LOREX Technology LH340 EDGE3, LH3481001C8B, LH330 EDGE2 guide

Appendix D: Recording and Playing Audio

Appendix D: Recording and Playing Audio

The DVR is capable of recording one audio channel, which can be assigned to any available camera channel. Audio recording requires an audio-capable camera (not included) or self-powered microphone (not included).

The DVR can play audio from self-powered speakers (not included) or from an HDMI TV or monitor (not included) with internal speakers.

Connecting an Audio-Capable Camera or Self-Powered Microphone

8-channel model shown

					Video IN (CH 1~8)

			Video
			Video
			(BNC cable)
			(BNC cable)


		Audio (RCA cable)
Audio IN			AUDIO CAPABLE			CAMERA OR
			SELF-POWERED			MICROPHONE
				(Not included)

NOTE: It is recommended to test the audio and video on your cameras prior to installation.

1(Camera only) Connect the BNC video cable from your camera to one of the available Video IN ports on the rear panel of the DVR (8-channel) or an available connector on one of the Octopus BNC connectors (16-channel).

•For RCA cameras, use an RCA-to-BNC adapter to connect the yellow RCA video connector to the Video IN ports or Octopus BNC connectors.

2Connect the white RCA audio connector from the camera or microphone to the Audio IN port on the rear panel of the DVR.

3Connect the camera or microphone to a power outlet and power it on.

4 On the DVR, click

. Click

to access the Record Menu.

5Click Video Frame Rate. The Video Frame Rate Menu opens.

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LOREX Technology LH340 EDGE3, LH3481001C8B, LH330 EDGE2 instruction manual Appendix D Recording and Playing Audio

Contents

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 Modification FCC/IC NoticeRoHS Product Information Connectivity Features4 Digital Video Recorder Features Connectivity Features5 EDGE3 Series FeaturesPage Table of Contents Taking Screenshots Accessing your DVR Remotely Over the Internet Accessing your DVR Within a Local Network LAN What’s the difference between Dhcp and Fixed IPs? Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome Appendix G Upgrading Firmware Xvi System comes with the following components Getting Started Playback Controls Front PanelQuad/Split-screen View Channel Selection Hard Drive / Power LED Rear Panel 8-ChannelNavigation Buttons Rear Panel 16-Channel Connect the BNC Cameras Basic Setup Connect the Mouse Connect the Monitor Connect the Power Adapter Connect the Ethernet CableConnect the Flex IR Extender Optional Default System Passwords Accessing System InformationVerify Camera Image 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 Mouse Control Touch Screen Control To use the remote control Remote ControlPrimary Controls Increase / Decrease Buttons Controls Quick Reference Using Select Change Setting Go Back Move On-screen Display On-screen Display Using the Split-Screen Selector Using the On-Screen KeyboardTo use the on-screen keyboard To use the Split-screen Selector To re-assign camera positions using a mouse Flexible Camera Assignment Swipe-to-Switch To re-assign camera positions using a touch screen monitor Using Sequence ViewTo change the Sequence mode Single-channel Sequence The DVR Setting the Date and Time Recording Event RecordingRecording Audio Event List To access the Event List Event Details Channel FilterSearching for Recorded Data Scroll-to-Search To search for data Event List window To begin playback Playback Playback and Smart Search Markers Playback Bar, Playback Markers, and Smart Search MarkersTo create Playback Markers To use Smart Search and Playback Markers To take a screenshot Taking Screenshots Using Screenshots To use screenshots WindowsTo use screenshots Mac OS Using the Password Wheel Managing PasswordsTo use the Password Wheel User Accounts Enabling and Disabling Passwords Changing PasswordsTo enable/disable passwords To open the Main Menu Using the Main Menu Configuring the Covert Setting Hidden Cameras Configuring Camera Color SettingsTo configure Covert settings Camera To change the camera input mode Changing the Camera Input Mode EDGE3 OnlyChanging the Camera Title Display Changing the Sequence Dwell Time Setup Loading a System Configuration from a USB Drive Resetting the DVR to Factory Default SettingsClick Load Factory Default To save your system configuration to a USB flash drive Record Configuring Camera Frame Rate and Video Quality To configure the Recording Schedule Configuring the Recording ScheduleReading the Storage Calculator Viewing Hard Drive Information Changing the Record Mode Formatting Hard DrivesExternal Hard Drive Mirroring or Extension Using the Main Menu Playing Back Video from the External Hard Drive To configure external HDD mirroring or extensionClick Select Format HDD and select External HDD Extended REC HDD Extension Enabling / Disabling Video Loss Alarms AlarmConfiguring Alarm Settings 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 Backup File Information Confirming BackupBacking up Video to a USB Flash Drive Playing Backed-up Video on your Computer Setting QuickTime Player as a Default Media Player PC To change the port number Changing the Http Port Configuring Network Settings Configuring Remote Access PasswordsTo change Remote Access passwords Configuring Ddns Settings Configuring Dual Streaming SettingsTo configure Dual Streaming settings To configure Ddns settings Configuring Email Alerts To configure email alertsClick Smtp User & Password Enabling/Disabling UPnP To enable/disable UPnP Accessing your DVR Within a Local Network LAN Setting up your DVR for Remote ConnectivitySystem Requirements 4 Connect your DVR to the Local Computer 4 Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and Http Port 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 To enable Ddns on your system 4 Enable Ddns on the DVR To add a new entry to your DVR list using the Ddns address 4 Update the Client Software with your Ddns Information 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 Playback Mode Live Viewing ModeTo use Live Viewing To use remote playback Backup Mode Using the Pop-Up CalendarTo use Backup Setup Mode To open Setup ModePC Client Software or Browser Changing Bitrate Speed To change Ddns settingsEnabling PPPoE Enabling Ddns To view system status Viewing System Status To change camera names/titles Creating Custom Camera Titles To take screenshots To save a camera title configuration PC only Click Save File To access Speed Dome Settings on Client Software Accessing Remote Speed Dome Settings PTZ Controls PC OnlyManual Recording PC Only To take a manual recording To use the HDD Reader Using the HDD Reader PC Only To backup video using the HDD Reader To playback video using the HDD Reader Connecting to your DVR Using a Ddns or IP Address DVR Netviewer Viewing Your DVR Using a Web BrowserExample of a Ddns 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 Internet Explorer To view your DVR using Internet ExplorerYou must port forward Connect to your system Internet Explorer 9 To view your DVR using Internet Explorer 9 or To connect to your DVR using Firefox Mozilla FirefoxIe tab View page in IE Tab Google Chrome To connect to your DVR using 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 IPhone / iPad App Connecting To Your DVR on the iPhoneDownloading the Lorex Live Application on iPhone / iPad IPhone Users To switch cameras on the iPhone Lorex Live InterfaceTo view cameras in full-screen To playback recorded video on the iPhone Connecting To Your DVR on the iPad Exit To connect to a DVR in your Address Book Using the Address Book on the iPhone / iPadTo add a DVR to 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 Android App Connecting to your DVR on Android Setup Menu To switch camerasLorex Mobile Edge Viewing Interface Playback Mode Tap Set Preset To set a PTZ PresetTo go to a PTZ preset Tap Go to 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 Click Import Files Connecting to your DVR on your Blackberry Viewing Your DVR on your Blackberry Remote access password for To enable APN Enabling APN Access Point Name on Your BlackberryTo change the channel view Viewing Tips Example Select Advanced Options TCP/IP EDGE2 Series Appendix a System Specifications EDGE3 Series What’s the difference between Dhcp and Fixed IPs? Appendix B Assigning a Fixed IP to your DVR 2 Determine the Dhcp Scope of the Router Setting up a Fixed IP Address Dhcp Scope 107 Appendix C Connecting PTZ Cameras To enter PTZ camera settings in the DVRTo connect a PTZ camera to the DVR To access PTZ controls locally on your DVR Using PTZ PresetsTo adjust pan/tilt speed Controlling PTZ Cameras To start Preset Auto-Sequence Creating PTZ Presets Appendix D Recording and Playing Audio Hdmi TV Speakers Monitor Playing Audio from your DVR Appendix E Mounting the DVR to a Vesa Mount Appendix F Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveTo remove the hard drive 115 To replace the hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive Select Format HDD Formatting the Hard Drive Appendix G Upgrading Firmware To upgrade firmware To reset the cache in Internet Explorer Click on Tools Internet OptionsWhat does the cache folder do? Click ToolsInternet Options To set your security settings in Internet Explorer Error Possible Causes Solutions Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 123 Tomsmith.lorexddns.net Troubleshooting Remote ConnectionsPage Expand and Customize Your System