Using the Main Menu | LOREX Technology LH0181011C8F specs

Using the Main Menu

Using the Main Menu

To open the Main Menu:

• Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button ( ).

NOTE:Ifpasswordsareenabledonthesystem,youneedtoenterthe6-digitnumericalpassword to open the Main Menu.

1Display: Configure display options (e.g. camera color settings, camera title, video output).

2Search: Search for recorded video and log files on the system.

3Alarm: Configure motion detection settings.

4System: Configure system time and user accounts.

5Record: Configure recording settings and recording schedules.

6Network: Configure system network settings (e.g. DDNS, email alert settings).

7Device: Configure PTZ settings, HDD recording mode, HDD format option.

8Advanced: Configure system restart schedule, perform firmware upgrades.

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LOREX Technology LH0181011C8F instruction manual Using the Main Menu, To open the Main Menu

Contents

Digital Video Surveillance Recorder Expose this Unit to Rain or Moisture Need HELP? ¿NECESITA AYUDA? Before YOU Start Avant DE Antes DE Commencer Empezar Important Safeguards Service Modification FCC/IC NoticeRoHS Product Information Connectivity Features2 Digital Video Recorder Features Connectivity Features4 ECO Blackbox+ Series FeaturesPage Table of Contents Enabling and Changing Passwords Adding Users Playback and Backup Lorex Client 11 Client Software for PC Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac Before you Begin iPhone / iPad Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Remote Connections Xvi System comes with the following components Getting Started DVR Overview LED IndicatorsFront Panel All Models ECO Blackbox Series Channel ECO Blackbox+ Series Channel Connect the BNC Cameras Basic SetupConnect the Mouse Connect the Ethernet Cable Connect the Monitor Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVRVerify Camera Image Channel Connect Set the Time Default System Password & Port NumbersQuick Access to System Information Installing Cameras Connecting CamerasInstallation Tips To connect or remove a BNC connector Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVRConnecting and Removing BNC Cables Right-Button Mouse Control Playback Controls Remote Control Channel Remote Control Tip If you can’t see your mouse cursor on screen Using the On-Screen Display Menu Bar Icons Using the Menu BarTo access the Menu Bar To use the Virtual Mini-Keyboard Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-KeyboardTo use the Virtual Keyboard To use the Zoom Mode Using the Zoom Mode To use Picture in Picture Mode Using Picture in Picture PIP Mode Click System Setting the Date and Time Daylight Saving Time Select Enable Configuring Daylight Savings Time DSTTo enable automatic DST adjustments Enable Select Enable Using a NTP Server to set your System TimeTo enable NTP Recording Audio RecordingEvent Recording To playback a specific date and time Playback and BackupPlaying Back Recorded Video Search results To search for recorded footage on the DVR Using the On-Screen Playback Controls To use the advanced playback controls Advanced Playback Controls ECO Blackbox+ Series Only To control the time range of the Playback bar Using Zoom in Playback Mode ECO Blackbox+ Series OnlyTo use zoom in playback mode To create a backup video clip Using Video Clip Backup ECO Blackbox+ Series Only To back up video Backing Up Video Viewing Backed Up Video To install the AVI converterConverting Backed Up Video to AVI Files To start the AVI Generator Locate the file in the folder you selected in step To enable the admin password Managing PasswordsEnabling and Changing Passwords To add a new user Adding Users Select the menus and channels the user will have access to To open the Main Menu Using the Main Menu Adjusting Camera Color Settings Configuring Custom Channel NamesDisplay Changing the Position of the Channel Name Configuring Sequence Time Configuring the Time Recording Time DisplayChanging the Video-out Resolution Adjusting Menu Transparency To adjust the video margin Adjusting the Video MarginTo configure a privacy zone Adding Privacy Zones To re-arrange the split-screen display Configuring Backup File Duration Pack Duration Configuring Pre-recording SettingsConfiguring the Recording Schedule Continuous and Motion Record Enabling Audio Recording To enable audio recording Searching for Video on the System Search Backing up Video Files Using the Event SearchVideo Playback Controls To back up video files To perform a Log search Using the Log SearchTo perform an Event Search Click the Event Search tab Network Configuring Network Type Dhcp & Static IPEnabling Auto Port Forwarding Changing the DVR’s Client and Http Port Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates Setting up Email NotificationTo set up email notification To adjust the SubStream settings If you want to use Lorex’s email server recommended If you select Enable, and want to use your own email serverTo configure mobile connectivity settings Configuring Motion Detection AlarmConfiguring Ddns settings To configure the Alarm tab Configuring Alarm Settings Channel ECO Blackbox+ Only Device Configuring Hard Drive SettingsFormatting USB Flash Drives To format the hard drive This step cannot be undone System To enable the Auto Reboot feature Configuring the Auto Reboot featureAdvanced Viewing System Information To upgrade the system firmware Restoring to Factory Default SettingsClick Advanced Click Firmware Update To load system defaults Click Advanced Click Reboot or Shut Down Configuring System WarningsTo configure system warnings Restarting or Shutting Down Main Menu Remote Viewing Client Setting up your DVR for Remote ConnectivitySystem Requirements 3 Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network Accessing your DVR within a Local Network LAN3 Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and Http Port Not Included 3 Enter the DVR’s Local IP Address into the Browser To connect using the DVR’s Local IP Address on a PC To connect to the DVR’s Local IP Address on a Mac Example Connecting to a Local IP Address using Safari To set up remote connectivity with your DVR, you must Accessing your DVR Remotely over the Internet 4 Port Forwarding To setup your free Lorex Ddns account Click Warranties to register your product for warranty Enter your address information Click Create Address ClickSetUpaNewDDNS To enable Ddns in your DVR 4 Enable Ddns on the DVR Example of a Ddns address 4 Enter the Ddns Address into the BrowserFor example Lorex Client 11 Client Software for PC Connecting to your DVR using Lorex Client Remote Viewing Interface Changing Viewing Modes To change the DVR’s viewing modeTaking Screen Shots Viewing options Showing / Hiding Channels Recording Video To open the sub-menu Adjusting Sub-menu OptionsTo show or hide video in the main video window Changing the Format of Recorded Video PC Only To control the PTZ settings on the DVR Configuring PTZ Settings To playback video Video Playback Video Playback Controls Configuring Display Settings Configuring Privacy Zone Settings Configuring the Recording Schedule Configuring Recording Parameters Click the Remote Setting tab, and click RecordMainStream Configuring System Recording Quality To configure basic network settings Configuring Basic Network SettingsConfiguring the System Substream Configuring Email Notification Settings Changing the Mobile User Name and Password Ddns Select Enable or Disable Configuring Ddns SettingsConfiguring Motion Detection Settings Configuring your System to Beep During Motion Setting tabRecordSchedule Configuring PTZ Parameters Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode Changing the System’s Menu Time Out Configuring the System Time and Date Configuring System User Accounts To view system information Viewing System InformationUpgrading System Firmware Configuring Event Settings Restoring Default Settings Configuring Auto-Reboot Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC Installing Lorex PlayerRunning Lorex Player Minimum System Requirements Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview About the Advanced Config MenuTo open the Advanced Config menu Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac To install Lorex Player MacLorex Player Mac Interface Launching Lorex Player Mac Loading Multiple Video Files Loading Individual Video FilesTo load files saved onto your hard drive To load multiple video files saved onto your hard drive Compatible Devices and Platforms Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile DeviceBefore you Begin Your DVR’s Ddns address 3 Downloading the App 3 Configuring Lorex Mobile ECOIPhone / iPad Tomsmith.lorexddns.net1 3 Connecting to your DVR Taking Snapshots Deleting AccountsChanging Channels To take snapshots Android 2 Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile ECOInterface Overview 2 Downloading the App 101 Viewing Controls BlackBerry 2 Downloading and Installing the App Click Import Files 2 Configuring Lorex Mobile ECO Enabling APN on Your Blackberry Connecting to the DVR through the Device List Example To enable APNSelect Advanced Options TCP/IP Windows Mobile Symbian OS Click the Settings button Appendix a System Specifications 111 To connect a PTZ camera to the system Appendix B Connecting a PTZ CameraPrerequisite To enter PTZ camera settings in the DVR Protocol Select from Pelco-D or Pelco-P Using the PTZ Menu Local DVRParity Select from None, Odd, Even, Mark or Space To control the PTZ camera locally on your DVR Setting PTZ Presets PTZ Presets and PTZ CruiseSelecting PTZ Presets Deleting PTZ Presets BNC to RCA adapter Appendix C Connecting Additional External Monitors Appendix D Recording Audio Connecting Audio Cameras Click Record and select the MainStream tab To remove the hard drive Appendix E Replacing the Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive This step cannot be undone To format the hard disk Formatting the Hard Drive Error Possible Causes Solutions Troubleshooting DVR Troubleshooting Tomsmith.lorexddns.net Troubleshooting Remote Connections Expand and Customize Your System