Upgrading the System Firmware | LOREX Technology LH0181011C8F

Using the Main Menu

Upgrading the System Firmware

Firmware upgrades can provide improved functionality to your DVR. When firmware upgrades become available, you can download them for free from www.lorextechnology.com.

To upgrade the system firmware:

1In your web browser, visit www.lorextechnology.com and search for the model number of your DVR (check the label underneath your DVR for the model number). Download the free firmware upgrade if one is available.

2Extract the firmware into a blank USB flash drive. The firmware should be in a folder named dvrupgrade. Ensure that this is the only folder in the USB drive.

3Insert the flash drive into one of the USB ports on your DVR.

4Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button ().

5Click Advanced.

6Click Firmware Update.

Restoring to Factory Default

Settings

Restoring to factory default settings reverts any setting changes you have made to their original settings. This does not affect the recordings saved on the DVR. You can reset a single menu, or all menus.

To load system defaults:

1Right-click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button ().

2Click Advanced. Then click Load Default.

3Select the menus that you wish to restore to default settings, or click All to restore the entire system to default settings.

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Firmware Update

7Follow the on-screen instructions to update the firmware. Do not remove the

USB flash drive or power off the DVR during the firmware update. Wait for the system to reboot.

NOTE: It is recommended to leave the Network menu unchecked when restoring the system to factory defaults. If you restore the Network menu, you will need to redo remote connectivity setup to access your DVR over the Internet.

Click Apply.

When the warning window appears, click OK to restore your settings.

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LOREX Technology LH0181011C8F instruction manual Upgrading the System Firmware, Restoring to Factory Default Settings

Contents

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Before YOU Start Avant DE Antes DE Commencer Empezar Important Safeguards Service Product Information FCC/IC NoticeModification RoHS 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 ECO Blackbox Series LED IndicatorsDVR Overview Front Panel All Models Channel ECO Blackbox+ Series Channel Connect the Ethernet Cable Basic SetupConnect the BNC Cameras Connect the Mouse Channel Connect Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVRConnect the Monitor Verify Camera Image 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 To start the AVI Generator To install the AVI converterViewing Backed Up Video Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files 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 Changing the Position of the Channel Name Configuring Custom Channel NamesAdjusting Camera Color Settings Display Adjusting Menu Transparency Configuring the Time Recording Time DisplayConfiguring Sequence Time Changing the Video-out Resolution Adding Privacy Zones Adjusting the Video MarginTo adjust the video margin To configure a privacy zone To re-arrange the split-screen display Record Configuring Pre-recording SettingsConfiguring Backup File Duration Pack Duration Configuring the Recording Schedule Continuous and Motion Enabling Audio Recording To enable audio recording Searching for Video on the System Search To back up video files Using the Event SearchBacking up Video Files Video Playback Controls To perform a Log search Using the Log SearchTo perform an Event Search Click the Event Search tab Changing the DVR’s Client and Http Port Configuring Network Type Dhcp & Static IPNetwork Enabling Auto Port Forwarding To adjust the SubStream settings Setting up Email NotificationAdjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates To set up email notification 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 To format the hard drive This step cannot be undone Configuring Hard Drive SettingsDevice Formatting USB Flash Drives System Viewing System Information Configuring the Auto Reboot featureTo enable the Auto Reboot feature Advanced To load system defaults Restoring to Factory Default SettingsTo upgrade the system firmware Click Advanced Click Firmware Update Restarting or Shutting Down Configuring System WarningsClick Advanced Click Reboot or Shut Down To configure system warnings Main Menu Remote Viewing Client Setting up your DVR for Remote ConnectivitySystem Requirements Not Included Accessing your DVR within a Local Network LAN3 Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network 3 Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and Http Port 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 Viewing options To change the DVR’s viewing modeChanging Viewing Modes Taking Screen Shots 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 Minimum System Requirements Installing Lorex PlayerLorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC Running Lorex Player Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview About the Advanced Config MenuTo open the Advanced Config menu Launching Lorex Player Mac To install Lorex Player MacLorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac Lorex Player Mac Interface To load multiple video files saved onto your hard drive Loading Individual Video FilesLoading Multiple Video Files To load files saved onto your hard drive Your DVR’s Ddns address Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile DeviceCompatible Devices and Platforms Before you Begin 3 Downloading the App 3 Configuring Lorex Mobile ECOIPhone / iPad Tomsmith.lorexddns.net1 3 Connecting to your DVR To take snapshots Deleting AccountsTaking Snapshots Changing Channels 2 Downloading the App 2 Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile ECOAndroid Interface Overview 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 To control the PTZ camera locally on your DVR Using the PTZ Menu Local DVRProtocol Select from Pelco-D or Pelco-P Parity Select from None, Odd, Even, Mark or Space Deleting PTZ Presets PTZ Presets and PTZ CruiseSetting PTZ Presets Selecting 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