Appendix C Connecting PTZ Cameras | LOREX Technology LH340 EDGE3

Appendix C: Connecting PTZ Cameras

Appendix C: Connecting PTZ Cameras

You can connect RS-485 PTZ cameras (not included) to the RS-485 port on the rear panel.

To connect a PTZ camera to the DVR:

1Connect the Transmit+ (TX+) cable to the + side of the RS-485port on the rear panel.

2Connect the Transmit- (TX-) cable to the - side of the RS-485port on the rear panel.

3Connect the video cable to an available BNC port (8-channel) or an available connector on one of the BNC Octopus connectors (16-channel).

8-channel model shown

BNC

TX+

TX-

To enter PTZ camera settings in the DVR:

1Obtain the PTZ protocol details for your camera. Check your camera’s instruction manual for details.

2Click then .

3Click RS-485. The RS-485 Menu opens.

RS-485 Menu

4Click Baud Rate and scroll up/down to select the baud rate for your camera.

5Click PTZ Camera Setup. Select the channel your PTZ camera is connected to. The PTZ Camera Setup Menu opens.

6Click Camera ID and scroll up/down to select the ID

for your camera.	PTZ Camera Setup Menu

7Click Control Enable and select O to enable PTZ controls for the selected channel.

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LOREX Technology LH340 EDGE3, LH3481001C8B Appendix C Connecting PTZ Cameras, To connect a PTZ camera to the DVR

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Keep in Touch Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Need HELP? ¿NECESITA AYUDA? Before YOU Start Avant DE Antes DE Commencer Empezar Important Safeguards Service RoHS FCC/IC NoticeModification Product Information Digital Video Recorder Features Connectivity Features4 EDGE3 Series Features Connectivity Features5Page Table of Contents Taking Screenshots Accessing your DVR Within a Local Network LAN Accessing your DVR Remotely Over the Internet Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome What’s the difference between Dhcp and Fixed IPs? Appendix G Upgrading Firmware Xvi Getting Started System comes with the following components Quad/Split-screen View Front PanelPlayback Controls Channel Selection Hard Drive / Power LED Rear Panel 8-ChannelNavigation Buttons Rear Panel 16-Channel Basic Setup Connect the BNC Cameras Connect the Monitor Connect the Mouse Connect the Power Adapter Connect the Ethernet CableConnect the Flex IR Extender Optional Verify Camera Image Accessing System InformationDefault System Passwords Set the Time Connecting Cameras Installation TipsInstalling Cameras Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR Connecting and Removing BNC CablesTo connect or remove a BNC connector Touch Screen Control Mouse Control Primary Controls Remote ControlTo use the remote control Increase / Decrease Buttons Using Select Change Setting Go Back Move Controls Quick Reference On-screen Display On-screen Display To use the on-screen keyboard Using the On-Screen KeyboardUsing the Split-Screen Selector To use the Split-screen Selector Flexible Camera Assignment Swipe-to-Switch To re-assign camera positions using a mouse To change the Sequence mode Using Sequence ViewTo re-assign camera positions using a touch screen monitor Single-channel Sequence The DVR Setting the Date and Time Recording Event RecordingRecording Audio To access the Event List Event List Searching for Recorded Data Scroll-to-Search Channel FilterEvent Details To search for data Event List window Playback To begin playback To create Playback Markers Playback Bar, Playback Markers, and Smart Search MarkersPlayback and Smart Search Markers To use Smart Search and Playback Markers Taking Screenshots To take a screenshot Using Screenshots To use screenshots WindowsTo use screenshots Mac OS To use the Password Wheel Managing PasswordsUsing the Password Wheel User Accounts Enabling and Disabling Passwords Changing PasswordsTo enable/disable passwords Using the Main Menu To open the Main Menu To configure Covert settings Configuring Camera Color SettingsConfiguring the Covert Setting Hidden Cameras Camera Changing the Camera Title Display Changing the Camera Input Mode EDGE3 OnlyTo change the camera input mode Changing the Sequence Dwell Time Setup Click Load Factory Default Resetting the DVR to Factory Default SettingsLoading a System Configuration from a USB Drive To save your system configuration to a USB flash drive Configuring Camera Frame Rate and Video Quality Record Reading the Storage Calculator Configuring the Recording ScheduleTo configure the Recording Schedule Viewing Hard Drive Information Changing the Record Mode Formatting Hard DrivesExternal Hard Drive Mirroring or Extension Using the Main Menu Click Select Format HDD and select External HDD To configure external HDD mirroring or extensionPlaying Back Video from the External Hard Drive Extended REC HDD Extension Configuring Alarm Settings AlarmEnabling / Disabling Video Loss Alarms Enabling / Disabling System Buzzers Configuring the Motion Alarm Schedule Configuring the DVR for Motion Recording OnlyTo configure the Motion Schedule Configuring Motion Detection Areas and Sensitivity 3 Enable Motion Detection on your camerasTo configure motion detection areas and sensitivity Backup Formatting the USB DriveTo format the USB drive Backing up Video to a USB Flash Drive Confirming BackupBackup File Information Playing Backed-up Video on your Computer Setting QuickTime Player as a Default Media Player PC Changing the Http Port To change the port number Configuring Network Settings Configuring Remote Access PasswordsTo change Remote Access passwords To configure Dual Streaming settings Configuring Dual Streaming SettingsConfiguring Ddns Settings To configure Ddns settings Configuring Email Alerts To configure email alertsClick Smtp User & Password To enable/disable UPnP Enabling/Disabling UPnP System Requirements Setting up your DVR for Remote ConnectivityAccessing your DVR Within a Local Network LAN 4 Connect your DVR to the Local 4 Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and Http Port Computer 4 Install the Client Software on your PC or Mac To install the Client Software on a PCTo install Edge Client Software on Mac DVR Accessing your DVR Remotely Over the Internet To set up remote connectivity with your DVR, you must4 Port Forwarding To setup your free Lorex Ddns account Enter your address information Click Create Address Click Set Up a New Ddns 4 Enable Ddns on the DVR To enable Ddns on your system 4 Update the Client Software with your Ddns Information To add a new entry to your DVR list using the Ddns address Advanced Networking Configuration Optional PC and Mac Client Software for Remote Viewing Network User AccountsRunning the Client Software Client Window DVR List Managing DVRs Adding a DVRModes Changing DVR Settings To change settings for an existing DVRDeleting a DVR To use Live Viewing Live Viewing ModePlayback Mode To use remote playback Backup Mode Using the Pop-Up CalendarTo use Backup Setup Mode To open Setup ModePC Client Software or Browser Enabling PPPoE To change Ddns settingsChanging Bitrate Speed Enabling Ddns Viewing System Status To view system status Creating Custom Camera Titles To change camera names/titles To save a camera title configuration PC only Click Save File To take screenshots Manual Recording PC Only Accessing Remote Speed Dome Settings PTZ Controls PC OnlyTo access Speed Dome Settings on Client Software To take a manual recording Using the HDD Reader PC Only To use the HDD Reader To playback video using the HDD Reader To backup video using the HDD Reader Example of a Ddns address DVR Netviewer Viewing Your DVR Using a Web BrowserConnecting to your DVR Using a Ddns or IP Address Internet Explorer connected to a Ddns address Connecting to the DVR over a LAN Using UPnP To connect to your DVR on the local network using UPnPInternet Explorer connected to a local IP address You must port forward To view your DVR using Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer Connect to your system To view your DVR using Internet Explorer 9 or Internet Explorer 9 To connect to your DVR using Firefox Mozilla FirefoxIe tab View page in IE Tab To connect to your DVR using Chrome Google Chrome Next to IE Tab, click Add to Chrome, and then click Install Click Install. DVR Netviewer connects Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device Compatible Devices and PlatformsBefore You Begin Downloading the Lorex Live Application on iPhone / iPad Connecting To Your DVR on the iPhoneIPhone / iPad App IPhone Users To switch cameras on the iPhone Lorex Live InterfaceTo view cameras in full-screen Connecting To Your DVR on the iPad To playback recorded video on the iPhone Exit To add a DVR to your address book Using the Address Book on the iPhone / iPadTo connect to a DVR in your Address Book To delete a DVR from your Address Book Accessing Backed up Video on the iPad To access backed up video filesTo delete a backup file Connecting to your DVR on Android Android App Setup Menu To switch camerasLorex Mobile Edge Viewing Interface Playback Mode To go to a PTZ preset Tap Go to Preset To set a PTZ PresetTap Set Preset To clear a PTZ preset Tap Clear Preset Address Book Tap Connect To add a DVR to your Address BookTo edit the connection information for your Installing Mobile View on the Blackberry Blackberry AppRequirements Connecting to your DVR on your Blackberry Click Import Files Remote access password for Viewing Your DVR on your Blackberry To change the channel view Enabling APN Access Point Name on Your BlackberryTo enable APN Viewing Tips Select Advanced Options TCP/IP Example Appendix a System Specifications EDGE2 Series EDGE3 Series Appendix B Assigning a Fixed IP to your DVR What’s the difference between Dhcp and Fixed IPs? Setting up a Fixed IP Address 2 Determine the Dhcp Scope of the Router Dhcp Scope 107 Appendix C Connecting PTZ Cameras To enter PTZ camera settings in the DVRTo connect a PTZ camera to the DVR To adjust pan/tilt speed Using PTZ PresetsTo access PTZ controls locally on your DVR Controlling PTZ Cameras Creating PTZ Presets To start Preset Auto-Sequence Appendix D Recording and Playing Audio Playing Audio from your DVR Hdmi TV Speakers Monitor Appendix E Mounting the DVR to a Vesa Mount Appendix F Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveTo remove the hard drive 115 Replacing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive Formatting the Hard Drive Select Format HDD To upgrade firmware Appendix G Upgrading Firmware To reset the cache in Internet Explorer Click on Tools Internet OptionsWhat does the cache folder do? To set your security settings in Internet Explorer Click ToolsInternet Options Troubleshooting Error Possible Causes Solutions Troubleshooting 123 Troubleshooting Remote Connections Tomsmith.lorexddns.netPage Expand and Customize Your System