Live Viewing Mode, Playback Mode | LOREX Technology LH340 EDGE3

PC and Mac Client Software for Remote Viewing

Live Viewing Mode

By default, the Client Software launches in Live Viewing mode.

To use Live Viewing:

1 Click

.

2Click the View buttons (for

example, ) to view inChannel

Quad, 9-way split, or 16-way split (16-way split available on 16-channel only).

8-channel model shown

3Click the Channel buttons to view channels in full-screen.

NOTE: Audio is not available in Live Viewing.

View buttons

Channel buttons

Playback Mode

Use the Playback mode to view recorded video from your DVR. Use the Pop-up Calendar to select recorded video from a specific date and time.

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	Playback mode.
To use remote playback:		Playback controls
1 Click	.

NOTE: Depending on your network connection, please allow a few moments for the system to switch to playback mode.

2Click the Channel buttons to select the channel you want to view.

3Click to open the Pop-up Calendar to select the date and time.

4Click , , , to control playback.

NOTE: When a channel with audio is selected, click to mute / un-mute audio.

Audio-enabled camera (not included) or self-powered (not included) microphone must be connected and configured. For details, see “Appendix D: Recording and Playing Audio” on page 111.

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LOREX Technology LH340 EDGE3, LH3481001C8B Live Viewing Mode, Playback Mode, To use Live Viewing, To use remote playback

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 FCC/IC Notice ModificationRoHS 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 Front Panel Playback ControlsQuad/Split-screen View 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 Accessing System Information Default System PasswordsVerify 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 Touch Screen Control Mouse Control Remote Control To use the remote controlPrimary Controls Increase / Decrease Buttons Using Select Change Setting Go Back Move Controls Quick Reference On-screen Display On-screen Display Using the On-Screen Keyboard Using the Split-Screen SelectorTo use the on-screen keyboard To use the Split-screen Selector Flexible Camera Assignment Swipe-to-Switch To re-assign camera positions using a mouse Using Sequence View To re-assign camera positions using a touch screen monitorTo change the Sequence mode Single-channel Sequence The DVR Setting the Date and Time Recording Event RecordingRecording Audio To access the Event List Event List Channel Filter Event DetailsSearching for Recorded Data Scroll-to-Search To search for data Event List window Playback To begin playback Playback Bar, Playback Markers, and Smart Search Markers Playback and Smart Search MarkersTo create Playback Markers To use Smart Search and Playback Markers Taking Screenshots To take a screenshot Using Screenshots To use screenshots WindowsTo use screenshots Mac OS Managing Passwords Using the Password WheelTo use the Password Wheel User Accounts Enabling and Disabling Passwords Changing PasswordsTo enable/disable passwords Using the Main Menu To open the Main Menu Configuring Camera Color Settings Configuring the Covert Setting Hidden CamerasTo configure Covert settings Camera Changing the Camera Input Mode EDGE3 Only To change the camera input modeChanging the Camera Title Display Changing the Sequence Dwell Time Setup Resetting the DVR to Factory Default Settings Loading a System Configuration from a USB DriveClick Load Factory Default To save your system configuration to a USB flash drive Configuring Camera Frame Rate and Video Quality Record Configuring the Recording Schedule To configure 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 To configure external HDD mirroring or extension Playing Back Video from the External Hard DriveClick Select Format HDD and select External HDD Extended REC HDD Extension Alarm Enabling / Disabling Video Loss AlarmsConfiguring 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 Confirming Backup Backup File InformationBacking up Video to a USB Flash Drive 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 Configuring Dual Streaming Settings Configuring Ddns SettingsTo configure Dual Streaming settings To configure Ddns settings Configuring Email Alerts To configure email alertsClick Smtp User & Password To enable/disable UPnP Enabling/Disabling UPnP Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity Accessing your DVR Within a Local Network LANSystem Requirements 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 Live Viewing Mode Playback 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 To change Ddns settings Changing Bitrate SpeedEnabling PPPoE 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 Accessing Remote Speed Dome Settings PTZ Controls PC Only To access Speed Dome Settings on Client SoftwareManual Recording PC Only 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 DVR Netviewer Viewing Your DVR Using a Web Browser Connecting to your DVR Using a Ddns or IP AddressExample 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 To view your DVR using Internet Explorer Internet ExplorerYou must port forward 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 Connecting To Your DVR on the iPhone IPhone / iPad AppDownloading the Lorex Live Application on iPhone / iPad 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 Using the Address Book on the iPhone / iPad To connect to a DVR in your Address BookTo 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 Connecting to your DVR on Android Android App Setup Menu To switch camerasLorex Mobile Edge Viewing Interface Playback Mode To set a PTZ Preset Tap Set 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 Connecting to your DVR on your Blackberry Click Import Files Remote access password for Viewing Your DVR on your Blackberry Enabling APN Access Point Name on Your Blackberry To enable APNTo change the channel view 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 Using PTZ Presets To access PTZ controls locally on your DVRTo adjust pan/tilt speed 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