LOREX Technology LH330 EDGE2, LH340 EDGE3, LH3481001C8B instruction

Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity

Step 3 of 4: Install the Client Software on your PC or Mac

Edge Client Software allows you to view and configure Edge Series DVR‘s over a local network or the Internet. It is included on the software CD that came with your DVR, or available as a free download from www.lorextechnology.com.

To install the Client Software on a PC:

1Insert the software CD into your computer. The Autoplay window opens.

2Click Run Lorex.exe.

3Click DVR Software then Lorex Edge Client Software - PC.

4Follow the on-screen instructions to install.

To install Edge Client Software on Mac:

1Insert the software CD into your computer. The Lorex CD icon ( desktop.

Run Lorex.exe

) appears on your

2 Double-click the Lorex CD icon (

).

3Open the Mac folder.

4Double click the installer file.

5Follow the on-screen instructions to install.

Step 4 of 4: Configure the Client Software and Confirm Local Connection

1 (PC) Double-click the Lorex Client 12 icon (

) on the desktop. If a security warning

appears, click Yes. The client window opens.

•(Mac) Double-click Edge Client Software in your Applications folder. The client window opens.

Edge Client

Software (Mac)

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LOREX Technology LH330 EDGE2 Install the Client Software on your PC or Mac, To install the Client Software on a PC

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 Product Information FCC/IC NoticeModification RoHS 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 Channel Selection Front PanelPlayback Controls Quad/Split-screen View Navigation Buttons Hard Drive / Power LEDRear Panel 8-Channel Rear Panel 16-Channel Connect the BNC Cameras Basic Setup Connect the Mouse Connect the Monitor Connect the Flex IR Extender Optional Connect the Power AdapterConnect the Ethernet Cable Set the Time Accessing System InformationDefault System Passwords Verify Camera Image Installing Cameras Connecting CamerasInstallation Tips To connect or remove a BNC connector Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVRConnecting and Removing BNC Cables Mouse Control Touch Screen Control Increase / Decrease Buttons Remote ControlTo use the remote control Primary Controls Controls Quick Reference Using Select Change Setting Go Back Move On-screen Display On-screen Display To use the Split-screen Selector Using the On-Screen KeyboardUsing the Split-Screen Selector To use the on-screen keyboard To re-assign camera positions using a mouse Flexible Camera Assignment Swipe-to-Switch Single-channel Sequence The DVR Using Sequence ViewTo re-assign camera positions using a touch screen monitor To change the Sequence mode Setting the Date and Time Recording Audio RecordingEvent Recording Event List To access the Event List To search for data Channel FilterEvent Details Searching for Recorded Data Scroll-to-Search Event List window To begin playback Playback To use Smart Search and Playback Markers Playback Bar, Playback Markers, and Smart Search MarkersPlayback and Smart Search Markers To create Playback Markers To take a screenshot Taking Screenshots To use screenshots Mac OS Using ScreenshotsTo use screenshots Windows User Accounts Managing PasswordsUsing the Password Wheel To use the Password Wheel To enable/disable passwords Enabling and Disabling PasswordsChanging Passwords To open the Main Menu Using the Main Menu Camera Configuring Camera Color SettingsConfiguring the Covert Setting Hidden Cameras To configure Covert settings Changing the Sequence Dwell Time Changing the Camera Input Mode EDGE3 OnlyTo change the camera input mode Changing the Camera Title Display Setup To save your system configuration to a USB flash drive Resetting the DVR to Factory Default SettingsLoading a System Configuration from a USB Drive Click Load Factory Default Record Configuring Camera Frame Rate and Video Quality Viewing Hard Drive Information Configuring the Recording ScheduleTo configure the Recording Schedule Reading the Storage Calculator External Hard Drive Mirroring or Extension Changing the Record ModeFormatting Hard Drives Using the Main Menu Extended REC HDD Extension To configure external HDD mirroring or extensionPlaying Back Video from the External Hard Drive Click Select Format HDD and select External HDD Enabling / Disabling System Buzzers AlarmEnabling / Disabling Video Loss Alarms Configuring Alarm Settings To configure the Motion Schedule Configuring the Motion Alarm ScheduleConfiguring the DVR for Motion Recording Only To configure motion detection areas and sensitivity Configuring Motion Detection Areas and Sensitivity3 Enable Motion Detection on your cameras To format the USB drive BackupFormatting the USB Drive Playing Backed-up Video on your Computer Confirming BackupBackup File Information Backing up Video to a USB Flash Drive Setting QuickTime Player as a Default Media Player PC To change the port number Changing the Http Port To change Remote Access passwords Configuring Network SettingsConfiguring Remote Access Passwords To configure Ddns settings Configuring Dual Streaming SettingsConfiguring Ddns Settings To configure Dual Streaming settings Click Smtp User & Password Configuring Email AlertsTo configure email alerts Enabling/Disabling UPnP To enable/disable UPnP 4 Connect your DVR to the Local Setting up your DVR for Remote ConnectivityAccessing your DVR Within a Local Network LAN System Requirements Computer 4 Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and Http Port To install Edge Client Software on Mac 4 Install the Client Software on your PC or MacTo install the Client Software on a PC DVR 4 Port Forwarding Accessing your DVR Remotely Over the InternetTo set up remote connectivity with your DVR, you must 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 Running the Client Software PC and Mac Client Software for Remote ViewingNetwork User Accounts Client Window Modes DVR List Managing DVRsAdding a DVR Deleting a DVR Changing DVR SettingsTo change settings for an existing DVR To use remote playback Live Viewing ModePlayback Mode To use Live Viewing To use Backup Backup ModeUsing the Pop-Up Calendar PC Client Software or Browser Setup ModeTo open Setup Mode Enabling Ddns To change Ddns settingsChanging Bitrate Speed Enabling PPPoE 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 take a manual recording Accessing Remote Speed Dome Settings PTZ Controls PC OnlyTo access Speed Dome Settings on Client Software Manual Recording PC Only 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 Internet Explorer connected to a Ddns address DVR Netviewer Viewing Your DVR Using a Web BrowserConnecting to your DVR Using a Ddns or IP Address Example of a Ddns address Internet Explorer connected to a local IP address Connecting to the DVR over a LAN Using UPnPTo connect to your DVR on the local network using UPnP Connect to your system To view your DVR using Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer You must port forward Internet Explorer 9 To view your DVR using Internet Explorer 9 or Ie tab To connect to your DVR using FirefoxMozilla Firefox 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 Before You Begin Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile DeviceCompatible Devices and Platforms IPhone Users Connecting To Your DVR on the iPhoneIPhone / iPad App Downloading the Lorex Live Application on iPhone / iPad To view cameras in full-screen To switch cameras on the iPhoneLorex Live Interface To playback recorded video on the iPhone Connecting To Your DVR on the iPad Exit To delete a DVR from your Address Book Using the Address Book on the iPhone / iPadTo connect to a DVR in your Address Book To add a DVR to your address book To delete a backup file Accessing Backed up Video on the iPadTo access backed up video files Android App Connecting to your DVR on Android Lorex Mobile Edge Viewing Interface Setup MenuTo switch cameras Playback Mode To clear a PTZ preset Tap Clear Preset To set a PTZ PresetTap Set Preset To go to a PTZ preset Tap Go to Preset To edit the connection information for your Address BookTap Connect To add a DVR to your Address Book Requirements Installing Mobile View on the BlackberryBlackberry App Click Import Files Connecting to your DVR on your Blackberry Viewing Your DVR on your Blackberry Remote access password for Viewing Tips Enabling APN Access Point Name on Your BlackberryTo enable APN To change the channel view 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 To connect a PTZ camera to the DVR Appendix C Connecting PTZ CamerasTo enter PTZ camera settings in the DVR Controlling PTZ Cameras Using PTZ PresetsTo access PTZ controls locally on your DVR To adjust pan/tilt speed 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 To remove the hard drive Appendix F Replacing the Hard DriveRemoving 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 What does the cache folder do? To reset the cache in Internet ExplorerClick on Tools Internet Options 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