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1. LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 19 Remote Control 1 REC Press to resume recording after recording has been stopped e SEARCH Press to open the Search menu e Number keys 1 0 In Live Viewing Mode press to open the desired channel in Full screen view Press 1 0 for channel 10 1 1 for channel 11 etc e 0 Press 0 three times to show the mouse cursor on the BNC monitor or the monitor connected with HDMI VGA e Display Mode In Live Viewing Mode press repeatedly to switch through split screen viewing modes e 2x2 3x3 4x4 In Live Viewing Mode press to open the corresponding split screen view Press repeatedly to change channels shown in split screen e AUTO Press to start stop Sequence Mode 2 Navigation cursors Press to navigate menus e ENTER In menus press to confirm selections e In Live Viewing Mode press to access System Information 3 MENU ESC Press to open the system menu In menus press to go back exit menu e MUTE In Live Viewing and Playback Modes press to mute un mute audio e PIP In Live Viewing Mode press once to open Picture in Picture PIP 1X1 or twice to open PIP 1X2 Mouse is required to change channels shown in PIP 4 Playback controls e FWD In Playback Mode press to fast forward increase fast forward speed e REW In Playback Mode press to rewind increase rewind speed e PLAY In Playback Mode press to play pause video e In Live Viewing Mode press to open the R
2. LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 163 LH150 Series System Specifications Recording Resolution NTSC 960H mode 960x480 960x240 480x240 D1 mode 360x240 CIF 720x240 2CIF 720x480 D1 PAL 960H 960x576 960x288 480x288 D1 mode 720x576 D1 720x288 2CIF 360x288 CIF Recording Resolution Setting Per camera for different resolutions Recording Quality Control 3 levels Recording Schedule By hour by day by recording mode by motion by alarm by channel Pre Recording Max 10 Secs Post Recording Max 5 Minutes Reliability Watch Dog auto recovery after power failure Covert Video Yes Playback Playback Channel 8ch 1 8 Adjustable 16ch 1 16 Adjustable Playback Speed Variable Max 16x Playback Players Backup player Search By time amp event Log Search Up to 10 000 lines for motion detected configura tion changes connects disconnects and video loss Audio Play Yes Storage amp Archive Storage 8 ch Up to 1 HDD s SATA 16 ch Up to 2 HDD s SATA Maximum Capacity 8 ch Upto 1 x 2TB 16 ch Up to 2 x 2TB Backup Media USB Flash Drive amp HDD Backup File Format H 264 file AVI generator included Connectivity Cloud Connection Lorex Stratus Connectivity Supported Operating Systems Windows Mac OSX Remote Software Client Software PC
3. ER A 24 25 DWWA channel 4 Playback begins at the earliest available recordings from the selected day Use the on screen playback controls LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 123 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device Remote Playback Controls Remote Playback y a ved2043 10 13 11 AM dnr channel 2 x1 O 9 Playback Bar Shows times with recorded video available Pause Play Stop Slow Playback Fast Forward Take Screenshot Manual Record Tap to start stop manual recording Mute Unmute Zoom Change scope of times shown in Playback Bar O P eet eS o 18 4 7 Viewing Screenshots You can view screenshots or share them using the app Note To share screenshots you must configure the apps used for sharing Lorex does not support 3rd party applications To view screenshots 1 From the Main Menu tap Image Manager 2 Select the DVR with screenshots you would like to view LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 124 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 3 Tap the screenshot you would like to view Screenshot Viewing Controls OQ Swipe left or right to select screenshot Tap to share screenshot Begin slideshow tap inside the picture to stop the slideshow Delete screenshot ON E LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 125 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device
4. cccccceceeeseeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeneeenees 133 20 3 Lorex Player for Mac Interface cccccceeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeneeeenes 134 Connecting a PTZ Camera LH150 Series cccccceeeeeeeeeeneeeneeeeeeneees 135 21 Contiguring PTZ SCuINGStiwicscedcnbaestet O 135 21 2 Using the PTZ Menu Local DVR cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeaes 136 21 3 PTZ Presets and PITZ Cruise wiisctcveee cosy deat ou ee ees 137 2ko PIZ Preset COMMONS wie nak tee eee eee 137 21 3 2 Setting PLZ PICSCIS cecene ere a bi 137 LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US viii Table of contents 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 21 3 3 Selecting PTZ Presets cccece cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeanees 138 21 3 4 Deleting PTZ Presets cccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenenes 138 21 3 5 Starting Stopping PTZ Cruise cccceceeeceeeeeeeeees 138 Connecting Additional External Monitors LH150 Series 0000 139 22 1 Connecting the DVR to TV RCA Ports cccceeee cece ee eee etree ees 139 22 2 Customizing the Channel Arrangement on the External WIGMINOR mieae atca asasccenansacuseadeacccmussascies sasuadaatiaenuacas as scone vangaseat as 139 Recording Audio LH150 Series cccceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeneens 141 Replacing the Hard Drive LH150 SerieS cccccceeseeeseeeneeeeeeeeeeeeens 142 24 1 Removing the Hard Drive cccccceceeeeceeeseeeseeeseeeeseeee
5. 1 Remove the screw from each side panel and rear panel x3 of the cover 7AT ap oe o 9 SOG ti Bf O C aia a 2 Gently slide the cover away from the rear panel and lift off Be careful of sharp edges 3 Next install the hard drive This step depends on if you are installing a 3 5 or 2 5 hard drive If you are installing a 3 5 hard drive 3 1 Insert 4 hard drive screws into the bottom of the hard drive and tighten them 1 2 of the way 3 2 Place the hard drive in the screw slots with the power and data connectors facing left if looking at the DVR from the front and slide the hard drive into place 3 3 Tighten the hard drive screws to secure the hard drive in place If you are installing a 2 5 hard drive 3 1 Place the hard drive over the screw holes Hold the hard drive in place and turn the DVR over carefully Insert 4 screws to secure the hard drive Turn the DVR back over AN WARNING Make sure to hold the hard drive in place while inserting the hard drive screws and turning the DVR to avoid damaging the DVR LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 145 24 Replacing the Hard Drive LH150 Series 4 Connect the power and data cables 5 Replace the DVR cover Replace the side and cover panel screws 24 2 2 16 Channel AX WARNING Make sure that the power cable has been disconnected before changing the hard drive 1 Remove the screws from
6. D Show Message D Send Emal E Ful Screen E Alam Gut E Enatte Record Bichon BCH BCH Ceo CHE Deni LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 91 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 2 Configure the following e Alarm In Select the channel that you wish to configure e Alarm Type Select the alarm type N O normally open N C normally closed or select OFF e Buzzer Select the beep duration when an event occurs e Latch Time Select the desired latch time when an alarm triggers e Show Message Select the checkbox so that the system displays a warning mes sage during an alarm recording e Send email Select the checkbox for the system to send out email alerts during alarm recording e Full Screen Select the checkbox to enable the system to go into Full screen View when an alarm triggers e Alarm Out Select the checkbox to enable alarm out devices to activate e Enable Record Select the checkbox to enable system recording when an alarm triggers e Post Recording Select the desired post recording time after an alarm triggers e Record Channel Select the channels that the system should record during an alarm trigger 3 Click Save to apply your settings 17 22 Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click Device gt HDD Retresh Save Fron Tita Ca Vata SM Auo 2 Inthe Overwrite drop down menu select Auto to enable overwrite mode Note When overwr
7. Domain Name Enter the Domain name URL Request you received in the email after registering for DDNS User Name Enter your DDNS User Name Password Enter your DDNS Device password 4 Click Apply to save your settings Note Please allow 10 15 minutes for the DDNS servers to update with your new DDNS address before at tempting to connect LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 57 15 Using the Main Menu 15 5 Alarm The Alarm menu allows you to configure Motion Detection and external Alarm devices not included 15 5 1 Configuring Motion Detection Configure motion settings to determine the area you wish to monitor for motion events and the outcome if a motion event occurs To configure motion settings 1 Select the Motion tab LAR M Motion Alarm Channel CH1 I nable Area Setlip Sensitivity Alarm Out Latch Time 10S Show Message Buzzer OF Send Email FullScreen Record Channel Post Recording 30S v SOCECCTATTCNEEEEE Copy CH1 To AI v E Opy Default Apply LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 58 15 Using the Main Menu 2 Configure the following 3 Channel Select the channel you wish to configure Enable Select Enable or Disable to activate or deactivate motion recording Area Click the Setup button to configure the area of the screen that detects motion Click and drag the mouse cursor to configure motion detection areas Motion detection is enabled in red areas
8. To change the admin password 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button Ea Enter the system user name default admin and password default 000000 and click Apply 2 Click System and select the Users tab NAME admin user 1 user2 DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE 2 1 Select the checkbox beside admin 2 2 Click the Edit button LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 36 14 Managing Passwords 3 Configure the following e User Name Enter the desired admin user name e Password Enter your desired password e Confirm Re enter the password General Info User Name admin User Name ladmin 2S Password Enable Enable Password Confirm Di f il ilt _ Al hy 4 Click Apply to save your settings 14 2 Adding Users vw You can allow multiple users to log in to the system When adding different users you can assign what menus they have access to For example you may want your friend to monitor your system while you are away while not giving full access to your system To add a new user 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button Ea LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 37 14 Managing Passwords 2 Click System gt Users seme f 3 EET NAME admin user user z F ermission 2 1 Select the checkbox beside user1 or any other user account 2 2 click the Permission button 3 Select the menus and ch
9. To share screenshots 1 Tap e to share Select an app that you would like to share the file with Follow the app s instructions to share the file Please choose the email software 3 v Dropbox Gmail Imo Messenger Skype 18 4 8 Viewing Manual Recordings You can view manual recordings using the app To view manual recordings 1 From the Main Menu tap Record Playback 2 Tap the DVR you would like to view manual recordings from 3 Tap the recording file you would like to view 4 Use the on screen controls LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 126 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device Manual Record Playback Controls DVA channell ALIN A N 00 00 01 000017 4 2 09000 Fast Forward Step forward Advance the video one frame Mute Unmute 1 Playback Bar Select playback time 2 Take Screenshot 3 Slow 4 Pause 5 Play Stop 6 7 8 18 4 9 Using Device Manager to Manage DVR s You can use the Device Manager to add delete or modify your DVR s To delete a DVR 1 From the Main Menu tap Device Manager 2 Press and hold on the DVR you would like to delete and then tap Delete Device Manager gt DVR gt LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 127 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device To modify a DVR 1 From the Main Menu tap Device Manager 2 Tap onthe DVR you would like to modify 3
10. LED Indicators e PWR Power LED e HDD Hard disk activity LED 2 Menu amp playback controls 44 In Playback Mode press to rewind Press repeatedly to increase rewind speed gt Il In Playback Mode press to play pause video e In Live Viewing Mode press to open Search Menu to select playback time b gt In Playback Mode press to fast forward Press repeatedly to increase fast for ward speed f In Playback Mode press to stop video playback e In Live Viewing Mode press to stop DVR recording Password required does not override scheduled recording e Press and hold for 15 seconds to reset the DVR to the default resolution DVR will reboot Press to stop resume recording When the channel displays a red box with the letter C the channel is recording e MENU ESC Opens the system menu In menus press to go back exit menus LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 7 Front Panel LH150 Series 3 Channel controls for full screen view e Chi Ch9 Press to view channel in Full screen View e To access channels 10 and greater Press 0 for channel 10 or 1 0 for channel 10 1 1 for channel 11 1 2 for channel 12 etc ae oH In Live Viewing Mode press repeatedly to switch between split screen viewing modes 4 Navigation buttons e Press to move cursor up T Press to move cursor down s 4 Press to move cursor left p Press to move cursor right 5 ptz 4
11. ing describes the most common problems and solutions Please refer to the following be fore calling Lorex Technical Support Error Possible Causes Solutions e System is not receiving e Cable from power adapter is Confirm that all cables are power or is not powering up loose or is unplugged connected correctly Confirm that the power adapter is securely con nected to the back of the unit e Power switch is set to OFF position Some models do not have a power switch Confirm that the power switch is in the ON I position e Cables are connected but system is not receiving suffi cient power Confirm that the system is powered on LED indicators on the front should be ON If the unit is connected through a power bar or surge protector try bypassing the bar and connecting the power directly to the wall outlet Confirm that there is power at the outlet e Connect the power cable to another outlet e Test the outlet with anoth er device such as a lamp or phone charger e Remote control is not de e Battery in the remote control tected by the system is drained e There are no batteries in the remote control Install two fresh AAA alkaline batteries in the remote control e Hard drive is not detected by e Hard drive cables are loose the system or not properly connected Remove the housing and check that hard drive cables are firmly connected e There is no hard
12. 18 2 7 Viewing Screenshots You can view screenshots or email them using the app Note To email screenshots you must have an email account configured in the Email app Lorex does not sup port the Email app Please refer to your device s user s guide or www apple com if you need support to set up the Email app To view screenshots 1 From the Main Menu tap Image Manager 2 Select the DVR with screenshots you would like to view LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 105 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 3 Tap the screenshot you would like to view ssec Bell 11 43 AM 7 70 Sh lt Back images Edit 2013 10 31 Screenshot Viewing Controls Swipe left or right to select screenshot Send screenshot as email attachment Begin slideshow tap inside the picture to stop the slideshow Delete screenshot Le 2 3 4 18 2 8 Viewing Manual Recordings You can view manual recordings using the app LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 106 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device To view manual recordings From the Main Menu tap Record Playback Tap the DVR you would like to view manual recordings from Tap the recording file you would like to view Use the on screen controls PON gt Manual Recording Playback Controls eee Ball THs AM i 70 mD File List 0 0 1 00 15 xi DO OVO OO Playback Bar Select playback time
13. Firmly connect a USB mouse to one of the USB ports Reconnect the power cable to the DC 12V port on the rear panel e There is no picture on se lected channels camera picture is not being displayed Camera cables are loose or have become disconnected Check the camera video ca ble and connections Disconnect and reconnect the cable at the system and at the camera Try moving the camera to an other channel or use another cable e The image on the DVR ap pears but does not have sound Audio cables are loose or have been disconnected Check the AUDIO Input con nections to the DVR Volume on external speakers not included is low or off Increase volume on external speakers not included e The system beeps at startup The beep at startup is normal e The system beeps during motion detection Motion detection is enabled and the alarm buzzer is activated Open the Main Menu and click System gt Motion In the Buzzer drop down select Off Click Apply LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 161 26 Troubleshooting Error Possible Causes Solutions e am not receiving email notifications e Email notification is disabled e Ensure you have configured email notification For details see 15 4 5 Setting up Email Notification page 56 e Default setting is disabled but you have not entered your own SMTP information e I
14. Pause play Stop Slow Fast Forward Step forward Advance the video one frame Take Screenshot Mute Unmute St Or Or ae ee 18 2 9 Using Device Manager to Manage DVR s You can use the Device Manager to add delete or modify your DVR s To delete a DVR 1 From the Main Menu tap Device Manager LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 3 Swipe to the left on the DVR you would like to delete and tap Delete seca Ball 11 37 AM 4A 739 D gt MENU Device Manager T Ri Delete too iD demBasebhs934 g Tap Delete to confirm To modify a DVR 1 2 3 From the Main Menu tap Device Manager Tap on the DVR you would like to modify Change the connection details as needed and then tap Save 18 3 iPad Use the Lorex Eco Stratus HD application to connect to your DVR on an iPad 18 3 1 Prerequisites Connect your DVR to your router using an Ethernet cable Make sure to upgrade your DVR to the latest firmware version You must have the latest DVR firmware and mobile apps to connect to the DVR over the Internet For the latest list of supported apps and devices visit www lorextechnology com support 18 3 2 Connecting to your DVR 1 2 3 Install the free Lorex ECO Stratus HD app from the App Store Tap the Lorex ECO Stratus HD icon D to open the app Tap G LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 108 1
15. e Within system menus Press to confirm a selection e In Viewing mode press to open the System Information window e In Viewing mode press and hold for 6 seconds to open the PTZ menu 6 USB port Connect a USB mouse included or USB flash drive not included for data backup or firmware updates LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 8 Rear Panel LH150 Series 8 Channel _k bobb Video Input Connect BNC cameras 2 Video Output Outputs the DVR interface to a BNC connection This allows you to see your mouse cursor and have full control of the system on a secondary monitor To switch the mouse and system interface between BNC and VGA HDMI monitors press 0 three times on the remote control Note Use a BNC to RCA adapter not included to connect the DVR to RCA inputs i e for a TV connection 3 Audio Input Input for RCA audio enabled cameras not included 4 VGA Connect a VGA monitor not included to view the system interface 5 RS485 Alarm Block Connect compatible PTZ cameras not included or alarm sen sor devices not included 6 IR EXT Service only not supported 7 On Off Switch Turns the DVR on or off 8 DC12V Connect the included AC power adapter 9 USB Port Connect a USB mouse included or USB flash drive not included for data backup or firmware updates 10 LAN Connect a RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity 11 HDMI Connect to an HDMI monitor or TV not in
16. included LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 53 15 Using the Main Menu 15 4 Network The Network menu allows you to configure network settings and email alerts 15 4 1 Configuring Network Type DHCP amp Static IP The system has the ability to operate in DHCP mode and Static IP mode To configure DHCP and Static IP settings 1 Select the Network tab 2 Inthe Type drop down menu select DHCP or Static If you select DHCP the router automatically assigns an IP to your DVR If you select Static click the field beside IP Address and enter in the IP address of your choice e Enter your custom Subnet Mask Gateway DNS1 and DNS2 using the mouse e You must assign the IP in your router that you wish to make static For example if you assign 192 168 2 89 as the static IP in the DVR you must assign 192 168 2 89 in your router as a Static IP as well Consult your router s user s manual for details 3 Click Apply to save your settings 4 Right click until you exit all menus You will be prompted to restart 15 4 2 Enabling Auto Port Forwarding Auto Port Forwarding allows the DVR to open required ports on your router This feature only works on certain router models Note Port forwarding is not required to use the Lorex Stratus Connectivity service For details on setting up re mote connectivity see 16 Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac page 72 To enable Auto Port Forwarding 1 Se
17. 12066 en US Table of contents oO oO fF W N 10 11 12 13 Important Sate Guards west radensee aa e aE 1 1 1 General Precautions x12 lt 5236 hes ctceviencrcesetiwaeciesiascusassals took ceataiseaceanns 1 Vee Metala 9 ere iets nner espe en ere or enn ree eee a eee eee 1 1 3 SOVICE ea E E E 3 1 4 e E E EE T T E E A E A 3 LHT50 Series Features wcities aaa e ea a a a 4 Getting Started LH150 Series ccccceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneneeeaes 5 Front Panel LH150 Series as issssri annaa naaa aaau Ehatares 6 Rear Panel LH150 Series seinir aa aaa Sa NNE aa 9 Basic Setup LH150 Series sssnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 11 6 1 Step 1 Connect the BNC Cameras ccccccce eee ceeeee esse eeseeeas 11 6 2 Step 2 Connect the MOUSE serren a r 11 6 3 Step 3 Connect the Ethernet Cable ccccccece cece eeeeeeeeeeee eens 11 6 4 Step 4 Connect the MOnitor cccceeeeeeeeeee cent eeeeeaeeeseeeneeanes 11 6 5 Step 5 Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR 12 6 6 Step 6 Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version if Available 12 6 7 Step 7 Verify Camera IMAGEC ccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeneeeneeanes 13 6 8 SCD SG Sel Iie TIME eare seid erka a a E edmeass 13 6 9 Default System Password amp Port Numbers cccceeeeeeeeeeee ees 13 6 9 1 Lorex Stratus CONNeCtivity cccc ccc eee eee eee
18. 15 Using the Main Menu 15 2 Record The Record menu allows you to configure recording settings such as the recording resolu tion recording schedule and audio recording 15 2 1 Configuring Pre recording Settings 1 Select the Rec Para tab 2 Inthe Channel drop down menu select the desired channel you wish to configure 3 Inthe PreRecord drop down menu select Enable to enable pre recording or Disable to disable pre recording 4 Click Apply to save your settings 15 2 2 Configuring Backup File Duration Pack Duration Pack Duration refers to the duration of a backed up file in the system By default a record ing is packaged into 15 minute video files To change the DVR s backed up file size _k Select the Rec Para tab 2 Inthe Pack Duration drop down menu select the desired duration 15 60 minutes al Schedule MainStream Channel CoH 1 Record Enable Pack Duration 15Min PreRecord Enable h Copy CHI v To All Defaut Apply 3 Click Apply to save your settings Changing the file size changes the duration of backed up files For example if you select 15 minutes as your file size the system stores video files in 15 minute durations 15 2 3 Configuring the Recording Schedule Continuous Motion Alarm To configure the recording schedule 1 Click the Schedule tab 2 Configure the following e Channel Select the channel you wish to configure the schedule for e Week Select th
19. 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 17 31 Configuring Event Settings The Event Settings tab allows you to configure how the system behaves when a system event occurs e g hard drive error video loss This is useful if you want your DVR to notify you if there is a potential system problem To configure the system event settings 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click Advanced gt Events Events Event Type LE Enae Puran C Show Message B Seng Email Akum Carl Laich Tima A 2 Configure the following e Event Type Configure the type of event that triggers the system to send an alert e Enable Select Enable to activate the system to notify you if an event occurs e Buzzer Select OFF to enable disable the system buzzer or select the duration of the system buzzer after an event occurs e Show Message Select the checkbox to enable the system to display a warning message when an event occurs e Send Email Select the checkbox to enable email notifications Email notification must be enabled e Alarm Out Select Enable for the system to trigger alarm out devices when an event occurs alarm devices required not included e Latch Time Configure the system latch time after an event occurs 3 Click Save to save changes 17 32 Configuring Auto Reboot Auto reboot allows the system to restart automatically at a set time or date This improves system stability To configure Auto Maintain 1 Cli
20. 3 11 Managing Favorites 3 ncicia ete otitis ceil eae ak 117 eA SIN ONG enn atch i rae arise anata mean Ae seine 118 18 4 1 Connecting to Your System Using Lorex Eco Stratus 118 18 4 2 Lorex Eco Stratus Interface cccccecce cece eeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 120 18 4 3 Taking Screenshots cccccece cence eee eeeeeeeeeaeeeneeeneeenens 121 18 4 4 Taking Manual Recordings cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 121 1840 Using PTZ COnUOlS testes eset oot a Ganeee ees 121 18 4 6 Using Remote Playback Mode on Android 00s008 122 18 4 7 Viewing Screenshots ccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeneeanees 124 18 4 8 Viewing Manual Recordings ccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 126 18 4 9 Using Device Manager to Manage DVR s 0eeeeee es 127 Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC ccccseeeeeeeeneeeees 129 19 1 Running Lorex Player TA csreta ute vente weirs ven ht ccars nada ahaa saauwt en iiesidiamies ten 129 19 2 Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 130 19 2 1 About the Advanced Config Menu ccseeeneeeeeeeeees 130 19 3 Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeas 131 Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video On Mac c ceeeseeeees 133 20 1 Opening Individual Video FileS ccccceeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeaes 133 20 2 Loading Multiple Video Files
21. Click Start to convert and save the file in the default save folder e Orclick Save As to select a desired save folder then click Start to convert the file DIOVA Record Record 192 168 5 136CH5201107 1314 50 39 h25 DiOVRIReconmRecord 182 168 5 120CH9201107 1711 4 50 39 au Save As Version v200 1 6 Locate the file in the folder you selected in step 4 LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 132 20 Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac Lorex Player for Mac allows you to view your backed up video files on a Mac computer To install Lorex Player for Mac 1 Go to www lorextechnology com and search for the model number of your DVR look at the label underneath your DVR for the model number 2 Navigate to the product page for your DVR model and download Video Player for MAC 3 Extract the file and double click the Lorex Player for Mac installer pkg file Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Launching Lorex Player for Mac x e Click the Lorex Player for Mac icon O in the Dock or in your Applications List in Finder 20 1 Opening Individual Video Files 1 Click the Load new file button 2 Browse and select the desired file Click Open to add the file to the video playlist Note The default save directory is in your Home folder dvr 3 Double click the video file in the playlist to begin playback 20 2 Loading Multiple Video Files You can load an ent
22. Note You must configure the system to communicate with the PTZ camera locally before you can control it us ing the app For details see 21 Connecting a PTZ Camera LH150 Series page 135 To use PTZ Controls 1 Tap the channel with your PTZ camera 2 Tap to open PTZ controls 3 Double tap the channel to select it in full screen 4 Use the PTZ controls LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 121 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device PTZ Camera Controls Live View f a gt aS VASES A z e 1 Directional Arrows Click the arrows to control the camera 2 Call Preset 3 Set Speed 4 Zoom In Out 5 Focus In Out 6 Iris In Out 18 4 6 Using Remote Playback Mode on Android Remote Playback Mode allows you to view recorded video saved on your DVRP s hard drive To use remote playback mode 1 From the Main Menu tap Remote Playback LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 122 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 2 Tap Select Channel Select the channel you would like to playback from Note If you receive the message No video found close the app and restart it 3 The calendar shows any days that have recorded video for the selected channel with dots under the date Tap on a date to view video from that day Swipe up or down to change the month shown in the calendar Remolie Playback 2013 3
23. a Mac 1 Visit www lorextechnology com and download the Client Software for Mac 2 Extract the installer file and double click it to install 3 Open Safari then click Safari gt Quit Safari This resets Safari to complete the installation 4 Open the Lorex Stratus Client Ea from the Applications list LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 151 25 DDNS Setup Advanced 5 Configure the following EXAMPLE User login Login Type IP Login O IPAddress 199 168 5 101 v User Name admin 3 Password eecees D Client Fort 9000 Bitrate Sub stream v Language Engish _ Remember Pwd Open All Channels Preview Login Reset 5 1 Under Login Type select IP Login 5 2 Under IP Address enter the DVR s IP Address e g 192 168 0 100 5 3 Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin 5 4 Under Password enter the DVR s password default 000000 5 5 Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 6 Click Login e If this is the first time Connecting to your system you will be prompted to change the password Enter a new 6 character password and click OK Change Password Current password is insecure please change the password New Password Confirm Password OK Cancel e Enter the new password in the login screen and click Login to connect to the DVR 25 2 DDNS Setup Access your DVR Remotely over th
24. amp Safari Mac Email Notification Text with snapshot Smart Phone and Tablet Support iPad iPhone Android DDNS Free Lorex DDNS System Configuration Full setup configuration over network LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 164 27 LH150 Series System Specifications Ports Programmable by user Network Protocol TCP IP DHCP UDP DDNS PPPoE Network Interface 10 100 Base TX RJ 45 Network Speed Control 48Kb 8MB sec General Power Consumption Approx 10 watts No HDD Installed Supply Voltage 8 ch 100VAC 240VAC 12VDC 2A 50 60Hz 16 ch 100VAC 240VAC 12VDC 5A 50 60Hz Unit Dimensions W x D x H 8 ch 11 8 300mm x 9 9 251mm x 2 4 60mm 16 ch 14 9 340mm x13 3 340mm x 1 9 50mm Unit Weight 8 ch 1 7 kg 3 75 Lbs 16 ch 3 kg 6 6 Lbs Operating Temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Humidity 10 90 RH Recording Resolution Pixels amp Speed FPS Frames per second 960H Mode DAEL E FPS 960H 1 2960H 1 4 960H D1 1 2 D1 CE 960x480 960x240 480x240 720x480 720x240 360x240 Total 240 240 240 240 240 240 8ch Per 30 30 30 30 30 30 channel Total 160 160 480 224 224 480 16ch mi 10 10 30 14 14 30 channel As our products are subject to continuous improvement Lorex Corporation and its subsid laries reserve the right to modify product design specifi
25. and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the prod uct on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the product manufacturer s instructions have been followed Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the product manu facturer as they may cause a hazard Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool and the like Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Use this product only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instruc tions and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer Camera Extension Cables Check the rating of your extension cable s to verify compliance with your local authority regulations prior
26. drive 1 Remove the screw from each side panel and rear panel x3 of the cover 2 Gently slide the cover away from the rear panel and lift off Be careful of sharp edges 3 Disconnect the power and data cables LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 142 24 Replacing the Hard Drive LH150 Series 4 Next remove the hard drive from the housing This step depends on if you are using a 3 5 or 2 5 hard drive If your system has a 3 5 hard drive 4 1 Turn the DVR over carefully and loosen the 4 screws securing the hard drive 4 2 Turn the DVR back over and slide the hard drive and lift out of the DVR 4 3 Remove the 4 screws on the bottom of the hard drive If your system has a 2 5 hard drive 4 1 Hold the hard drive in place and remove the 4 screws securing the hard drive Keep holding the hard drive and turn the DVR back over Remove the hard drive from the DVR AX WARNING Make sure to hold the hard drive in place while removing the hard drive screws and turning the DVR to avoid damaging the DVR 5 Replace the side and cover panel screws 24 1 2 16 Channel AN WARNING Make sure that the power cable has been disconnected before changing the hard drive 1 Remove the screws from each side panel x2 and rear panel x4 of the cover 2 Gently slide the cover away from the rear panel and lift off Be careful of sharp edges LX400012 r
27. each side panel x2 and rear panel x4 of the cover 2 Gently slide the cover away from the rear panel and lift off Be careful of sharp edges LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 146 24 Replacing the Hard Drive LH150 Series 3 Next install the hard drive This step depends on if you are installing a 3 5 or 2 5 hard drive If you are installing a 3 5 hard drive 3 1 Remove the 4 screws holding the hard drive bracket and remove the bracket from the DVR 3 2 Place the hard drive in the bracket and insert 4 screws to secure the hard drive to the bracket 3 3 Place the hard drive and bracket back in the DVR with the power and data connectors facing the middle and replace the hard drive bracket screws If you are installing a 2 5 hard drive 3 1 Place the hard drive over one of the two sets of screw holes with the power and data connec tors facing the center of the DVR 3 2 Hold the hard drive in place and carefully turn the DVR over Insert 4 hard drive screws to se cure the hard drive Turn the DVR back over AX WARNING Make sure to hold the hard drive in place while inserting the hard drive screws and turning the DVR to avoid damaging the DVR 4 Connect the power and data cables z wil a Emmi oe i a A a imm p 5 Replace the DVR cover 6 Replace the side and cover panel screws LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 147 24
28. play pause fast forward rewind and slow down playback Click X or right click to quit playback and return to the Search Menu LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 30 12 Playback Playback Controls Playback Bar Continuous recordings are shown in green Motion or alarm recording is shown in red Start Time Shows the start time of footage currently in the Playback Bar Rewind Slow Play Pause Fast Forward Zoom Video Clip Backup 10 Mute 11 Exit Playback 12 End Time Shows the end time of footage currently in the Playback Bar 13 Show Playback Time Controls 14 Change Time Range Click one of the options to select the range of times shown in the Playback Bar ot ee ee o 12 1 2 Finding Events in the Playback Bar The advanced playback controls show the time and type of video footage available Con tinuous recordings are shown in green and motion or alarm recordings are in red Note Motion detection or alarms must be enabled for each channel before they will be highlighted see 15 5 Alarm page 58 for details When up to four channels are selected for playback multiple channels are shown If more than four channels are selected one bar is shown that combines all the selected channels This means that video available on any selected channel will be shown in the bar 12 1 3 Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar The time range is the start and end times of the footage di
29. record by overwriting previously recorded data For more details see 15 6 1 Formatting the Hard Drive page 61 The system also includes motion recording WY 2ecording Motion The system records when motion is detected by the camera 11 1 Recording Audio The system can also record audio check your model s specifications for the supported number of audio channels You must have audio capable cameras not included or self powered microphones not included in order to record audio on the system For details see 23 Recording Audio LH150 Series page 141 LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 28 12 Playback You can view and back up recorded video on the system through the Search Menu 12 1 Playing Back Recorded Video To playback a specific date and time 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Record Search button LON 2 Enter the system user name default admin and password default 000000 and click Apply The Record Search tab opens 3 Configure the following 3 1 CH Select the channel you wish to search Select All to search all channels 3 2 Search Date Enter the month date and year you wish to search for video 3 3 Playback Time Enter the desired time you wish to search for video 4 Click Play to select the exact time specified in Playback Time 5 Select the channel or channels you want to play back and click Play To search for recorded footage on the DVR 1 Right cl
30. the DVR s Client and HTTP Port 0000e 54 15 4 4 Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates 55 15 4 5 Setting up Email Notification cccccceae cece eeeeeeeeeeeeanes 56 15 4 6 Configuring DDNS SettingS cceceeese eee eeeeeeeeeeneeanes 57 1525 Alaena eae tetera aca eee eee ae 58 15 5 1 Configuring Motion Detection cccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeees 58 15 5 2 Configuring Alarm Settings ccccceceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeanes 59 15 0 WDOVICC seta ale he eat tig gh Sea a ho vas oad Ca ene es cae 61 15 6 1 Formatting the Hard Drive ccccceceeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaes 61 15 02 Configuring OVErW Ie sessies esn ra ARN 61 15 6 3 Formatting USB Flash Drives ccccceaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 62 WOE oylesine a T 63 15 7 1 Changing Date Formal onserer E I nA 63 15 7 2 Changing Time Format ccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeenaeeaes 63 15 7 3 Changing the System Language ccesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 63 15 7 4 Changing Video Output NTSC amp PAL cccceeee eens eens 63 15 7 5 Configuring Menu Time Out and Auto Logout 63 15 7 6 Adding Users amp Changing the Admin Password 0565 63 15 7 7 Viewing System Information ccccceseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeanes 64 LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US vi Table of contents 15 3 Advances ic tue tobias een taraet a hasustaen
31. the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re ceiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for assistance 28 2 Modification Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the device Toute modification non approuv e explicitement par le fournisseur de licence de l appareil peut entra ner l annulation du droit de I utilsateur a utiliser l appareil 28 3 ROHS This product is fully compliant with the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC The RoHS directive prohibits the sale of electronic equipment containing certain hazardous substances such as lead cadmium mercury and hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE in the European Union LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 166 Website www lorextechnology com Copyright 2014 Lorex Corporation All rights reserved worldwide Names and marks appearing herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lorex Corporation and or its subsidiaries All other trademarks trade names or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners Legal disclaimer As our product is subject to continuous improvement Lorex Corporation
32. to mute audio LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 76 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 7 Connection Status Shows the type of connection used e P2P peer to peer indicates that the video is streaming directly from the DVR to the computer running the Client Software e RLY relay indicates that the video is streaming through a Lorex video server While relay mode is activated the system will disconnect after 10 minutes of inactivity Re lay mode is only used when a direct connection cannot be made between the DVR and computer 8 PTZ Controls PTZ Pan Tilt Zoom control for connected PTZ cameras not included 17 1 Changing Viewing Modes You can change the number of channels that the system displays simultaneously i e Split screen Mode Single channel Mode etc To change the DVR s viewing mode TEPC EE Et il e Click one of the following e fthe controls are not shown click 17 2 Taking Screen Shots The system can take screen shots of a selected channel during live view To take a screen shot of a channel os 1 Click M beside the desired channel to Capture an image 2 A pop up window opens on the bottom left corner of the window Click Preview to view the image or Folder to show the image in the save folder 17 3 Recording Video You can record video footage directly onto your local hard drive Once the video is in your hard drive you can back up the video footage onto reco
33. to stop DVR recording Password required does not override scheduled recording e Press and hold for 15 seconds to reset the DVR to the default resolution DVR will reboot Press to stop resume recording When the channel displays a red box with the letter C the channel is recording e MENU ESC Opens the system menu In menus press to go back exit menus 3 Channel controls for full screen view e CH1 5 Press to switch between channel 1 or channel 5 in full screen e CHZ2 6 Press to switch between channel 2 or channel 6 in full screen e CH3 7 Press to switch between channel 3 or channel 7 in full screen e CH4 8 Press to switch between channel 4 or channel 8 in full screen Emm In Live Viewing Mode press repeatedly to switch between split screen viewing modes LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 6 Front Panel LH150 Series 4 Navigation buttons e press to move cursor up 7 Press to move cursor down 4 Press to move cursor left Press to move cursor right 5 prz 4 e Within system menus Press to confirm a selection e In Viewing mode press to open the System Information window e In Viewing mode press and hold for 6 seconds to open the PTZ menu 6 USB port Connect a USB mouse included or USB flash drive not included for data backup or firmware updates 16 Channel D i BLORE EN o SEAE 1 IR Sensor IR receiver for the remote control
34. you need to monitor the system from a second location e g a back office VGA or HDMI 1 Primary Monitor TV Not Included 2 External Monitor Not Included Note You can press 0 on the remote control three times to switch the mouse and system interface between the monitor connected to the VGA HDMI port and the monitor connected to the Video Output port 22 1 Connecting the DVR to TV RCA Ports To connect the DVR to a television using RCA cables connect a BNC to RCA adapter not included Lorex model BNCA to the Video Output port BNC to RCA Adapter 22 2 Customizing the Channel Arrangement on the External Monitor You can use the steps below to create a custom split screen display on a secondary moni tor connected to the Video Output port BNC To customize the channel arrangement on the external monitor 1 Connect an external monitor the Video Output port as shown above 2 Press 0 three times on the remote control to move the mouse and system interface to the monitor connected to the Video Output port 3 Right click and click the Main Menu button Ea LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 139 22 Connecting Additional External Monitors LH150 Series 4 Click Display gt Output 4 1 Under View Setup select Enable This lets you select and arrange the chan nels you want to show on the screen Note Enabling View Setup disables your ability to change channels the normal
35. your product for warranty The Warranty page opens Click Activate Warranty to register your product for warranty Under Your Address select an address or click Enter a New Address to create a new address Fill in your address information and click Create Address Activate Warranty Thank you for your recent purchase Please take a moment to activete your yeor warranty This information will be used for verification when you call oremoil Lorex support Required informaficn Your Address Select Your Address w Product Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchose Place of Purchase Lorex eb Store v E Yes would like to reesive information from Lorex Technologies on products services and special offers that may be of interest to me Save Waran x Add an address Required information First Name Tom Last Name Smith Address Line 1 123 Your Street Address Line 2 City Your City Country United States State Province Maryland Y ZIP Postal Code 12345 Phone Number 555 555 5555 Fax Number ER o E Cancel LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 154 25 DDNS Setup Advanced 6 Fill in the warranty registration form with your product and purchase details Check the sticker underneath your DVR for the Product Model Number and Serial Number Click Save Warranty Activate Warranty Thank you for your recent purchose Please take o mome
36. 013 04 15 13 19 40 3 1 In the DDNS drop down menu select Enable 3 2 Beside Server select LOREXDDNS default 3 3 Under Domain Name enter your Domain name URL Request from the confirmation email that was sent after you created your DDNS account 3 4 Under User Name enter your DDNS User Name that was emailed to you after DDNS registration 3 5 Under Password enter your DDNS Device password that was emailed to you after DDNS registration 4 Click Apply to save your settings 25 2 4 Step 4 of 4 Connect to the DVR s DDNS Address Note Please allow 10 15 minutes for the DDNS servers to update with your new DDNS address before at tempting to connect To connect using the DVR s DDNS address on a PC 1 Install the Lorex Stratus Client on a remote computer 2 Once installation is finished double click the Lorex Stratus Client icon Ga from the desktop The DVR login screen appears LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 157 25 DDNS Setup Advanced 3 Configure the following EXAMPLE User login Login Type lip Login N Pa D IF Address omsmith lorexddns net _ _ User Name admin O Password eseese D Client Port 9000 Bitrate Sub stream Language English O wv C Remember Pwd Open All Channels Preview Login Reset 3 1 Under Login Type select IP Login 3 2 Under IP Address enter the DVR s DDNS Address e g http www tomsmith l
37. 1 15 Using the Main Menu 3 Click Search A list populates with videos Record Search Event earch on Search Date 107 1 TATE A All Search Time 00 00 09 37 TYPE All v CH TYPE DATE START END SIZE BAK 01 Normal 11 07 11 00 00 00 00 14 57 62 7M 02 Normal 11 07 11 00 00 00 00 14 58 61 6M _ 03 Normal 11 07 11 00 00 00 00 14 66 61 8M _ 04 Normal 11 07 11 00 00 00 00 14 66 62 9M _ 06 Normal 11 07 11 00 00 00 00 14 56 69 9M _ 06 Normal 11 07 11 00 00 00 00 14 57 65 9M _ M 4 gt AW Inverse _ _ _ _ ad v Search Backup Exit 4 Perform one of the following e Play video Double click on the desired file e Back up a file Connect a blank USB flash drive to your system Select the BAK checkbox beside the desired file name Then click the Backup button 15 3 2 Using the Log Search A log search allows you to search system event logs To perform a Log search 1 Click the Log tab 2 Configure the following to perform a Log search e Log Type Select the log type you wish to search under Choose from Alarm i e motion events Operation i e Configuration changes Setup or All e Start Time Enter the time you wish to begin searching e End Time Enter the time you wish to end searching 3 Click Search LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 52 15 Using the Main Menu 4 Optional Click the Backup button to backup system logs to a USB flash drive not
38. 1 Delete File 12 Remove File 13 Add File 14 Advanced Config Menu 19 2 1 About the Advanced Config Menu The Advanced Config menu allows you to select where the screen captures are stored To open the Advanced Config menu 1 Click the button LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 130 19 Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC 2 Click Select to change the snapshot save folder Then select the folder and click OK Capture path Save path Language set Language Need reboot player software Cancel 3 Click OK to save changes 19 3 Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files The DVR saves its backup files as proprietary video files To share these files you must convert them into AVI files Note that the AVI generator can also back up audio from audio enabled cameras Note The AVI Generator is only available for PC To start the AVI Generator 1 Download and install AVI Generator for PC from www lorextechnology com under the page for your DVR model 2 Double click the AVI Generator shortcut on the desktop CaN 3 Click Open and then locate the backed up video file on your hard drive LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 131 19 Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC 4 Select the desired file format 264 h 264 All File that you wish to search for Click Open 264 File 264 264 File 264 h264 File h264 All File 1 5
39. 12066 12066 en US 73 16 Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac 16 4 Step 3 of 3 Connect to the DVR Over the Internet Follow the steps below to connect to the DVR over the Internet using a PC or Mac Note Make sure to upgrade your DVR to the latest firmware version You must have the latest DVR firm ware and client software to connect to the DVR over the Internet PC 1 Download and install the Client Software for PC from www lorextechnology com 2 Once installation is finished double click the Lorex Stratus Client icon ca from the desktop The DVR login screen appears 3 Configure the following User login LoginType Device ID 1 Device ID dem98c475b90 _ User Name admin IOO Password es d Client Port 9000 _ _____ __ 5 Bitrate Substream l Language T Enas lt lt C d l Remember Pwd V Open All Channels Preview Reset Login 3 1 Under Login Type select Device ID 3 2 Under Device ID enter the DVR s Device ID See the label on the top of the DVR to find the Device ID 3 3 Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin 3 4 Under Password enter the DVR s password default 000000 3 5 Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 3 6 Click Login e If this is the first time Connecting to your system you will be prompted to change the password Enter a ne
40. 2 0 12066 12066 en US 143 24 Replacing the Hard Drive LH150 Series 3 Disconnect the power and data cables z Pee vibe a ko ii e e amm oni smri Y eal e Ti _ 4 Next remove the hard drive from the housing This step depends on if you are using a 3 5 or 2 5 hard drive If your system has a 3 5 hard drive 4 1 Remove the 4 screws holding the hard drive bracket and remove the bracket from the DVR 4 2 Remove the 4 screws securing the hard drive to the bracket and remove the hard drive from the bracket 4 3 Replace the hard drive bracket and hard drive bracket screws If your system has a 2 5 hard drive 4 1 Turn the DVR over carefully Hold the hard drive in place and remove the 4 screws securing the hard drive Keep holding the hard drive and turn the DVR back over Remove the hard drive from the DVR JN WARNING Make sure to hold the hard drive in place while removing the hard drive screws and turning the DVR to avoid damaging the DVR 5 Replace the DVR cover Replace the side and cover panel screws LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 144 24 Replacing the Hard Drive LH150 Series 24 2 Installing the Hard Drive The steps to install a hard drive differ depending on the number of channels your DVR has 24 2 1 8 Channel AX WARNING Make sure that the power cable has been disconnected before changing the hard drive
41. 45 15 Using the Main Menu Note You can create a custom split screen display on a secondary monitor connected to the Video Output port BNC by doing the following e First move the mouse and system interface to the Video Out monitor by pressing 0 three times on the remote control e Complete the procedure below e Press 0 three times on the remote control again to return the mouse and system interface to the VGA or HDMI monitor Your custom display will be saved on the secondary monitor To re arrange the split screen display 1 Select the Output tab 1 1 Under View Setup select Enable This lets you select and arrange the chan nels you want to show on the screen Note Enabling View Setup disables your ability to change channels the normal way on the se lected monitor You will need to disable View Setup to return to normal operation 1 2 Under View Mode select the desired viewing mode Single Quad Nine Six teen or Twentyfive Note The options available depend on the number of channels your DVR has 1 3 Click Vout Setup A menu appears that allows you to select the arrangement of channels Click the drop down menus to select which channels to show on the screen and the arrangement of channels VOUT SETUP CH2 CH CH11 Default 2 Click Apply to save changes Click Ok Right click repeatedly to exit all menus and re turn to live viewing LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 46
42. 6 LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 63 15 Using the Main Menu e For details on creating user accounts see 14 2 Adding Users page 37 15 7 7 Viewing System Information e Click the Info tab LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 64 15 Using the Main Menu 15 8 Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to load system defaults upgrade the system firmware and configure automatic firmware updates 15 8 1 Configuring the Auto Reboot Feature Auto Reboot allows the system to restart during a specified time and date Restarting the system every so often ensures system stability To enable the Auto Reboot feature 1 Select the Maintain tab Finnware U pyrade Load Defaut Reboot Shut Down Load Settings Save setings Defaut Apply 2 Configure the following e Auto Reboot Select Enable or Disable to activate or deactivate the Auto Reboot feature e Reboot In the drop down menu select how often the system restarts Choose from Every day Every Week or Every Month Enter the desired day and time you want the system to restart 3 Click Apply to save your settings 15 8 2 Configuring Firmware Upgrades JN WARNING Do not remove the USB flash drive or power off the DVR during the firmware update Wait for the system to reboot Firmware upgrades can provide improved functionality to your DVR When firmware up grades become available you will automatically be prompted to upgrade your
43. 8 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 5 Configure the following EXAMPLE 5 1 D2 5 3 5 4 5a Under Name enter a name for your DVR of your choice 19 Press the QR code icon Beh next to Device ID and line up the QR code on the top of the DVR using the camera on your device OR If your device does not have a camera manually enter the Device ID printed on the label ats a Device ID xxxxxxxxx Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 Under User Name enter the DVR s User Name default admin Under Password enter the DVR s Password default 000000 LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 109 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 6 Tap Save If this is the first time connecting you will be prompted to change the DVR password Tap OK EE Change Password Current password is unsecure please change the password OK i 7 Enter a new 6 character password and tap Done This password will be used to con nect to your system from now on EY EH FM gt m Dong Change Password teens 8 Tap Save again to connect to the DVR The app opens in Live View and streams video from all connected cameras LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 110 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 18 3 3 Live View Interface ERT QD DOOOOOUMODED 1 Device List Drag ca
44. BAK checkbox beside videos you wish to back up 6 2 Click 4 gt 6 3 Click Backup to begin backing up the selected files Wait for the backup to finish before removing the USB memory drive Total 2 files Backing up file 1 Backing up dori t remove USBI LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 34 13 Backup 13 2 Using Video Clip Backup Video clip backup allows you to select a duration of video during playback mode and save it to a USB flash drive not included Note Video clip backup is only available when a single channel is selected for playback To create a backup video clip 1 Connect a USB flash drive not included to one of the USB ports on the DVR 2 Open Playback Mode with only one channel selected For details see 12 1 Playing Back Recorded Video page 29 1 3 Click the clip backup button 3 to start your backup at the current playback time ra nm re ri rw ra E fe Click to select the start and stop times 4 When you want the backup clip to stop click e3 again Note You can use fast forward or click and drag the video cursor to select the stop time for the clip This is useful because it allows you to backup longer segments of video without having to watch the whole video each time You must have enough space on your USB flash drive to save the file 5 A confirmation window appears showing information about the backup file you are about to create Click Backup to confi
45. C Cables BNC Bayonet Nut Connector is a special connector that locks on to the system port and cannot be accidently removed To connect or remove a BNC connector e Push the BNC connector firmly into the BNC port and simultaneously twist the connec tor clockwise to tighten e To remove a BNC connector from a BNC port push and simultaneously twist the con nector counter clockwise to loosen the BNC connector LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 16 Mouse Control The DVR is designed for mouse navigation To use a USB mouse included connect the mouse to a USB port on the DVR Use the mouse buttons to perform the following 1 Left Button e Click to select a menu option e During live viewing in Split screen View double click on a channel to view the selected channel in full screen double click the channel again to return to Split screen View 2 Right Button e Click to open the Menu Bar see 9 1 Using the Menu Bar page 21 e In menus use the right button to go back exit menus 3 Scroll Wheel No function LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US Remote Control You can also control the DVR using the included remote control 8 1 8 Channel Remote Control 1 Number keys 1 0 Press to select the desired channel in Full screen View Press 1 0 for channel 10 1 1 for channel 11 etc HB In Live Viewing Mode press to open split screen view Press repeatedly to switch between split screen
46. Change the connection details as needed and then tap Save LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 128 19 Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC Lorex Player 11 allows you to view your backed up video files from your DVR on your PC Note To view backed up video files on Mac see 20 Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac page 133 Minimum System Requirements e Intel Pentium 4 or above e Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 8 e 256 MB Ram e 16 MB video memory Prerequisites e Back up video files from the DVR to your local hard drive 19 1 Running Lorex Player 11 1 Download Video Player for PC from www lorextechnology com under the page for your DVR model 2 Double click the Lorex Player 11 G icon on the desktop 3 Click the Open File to load a single video file Click the fal button next to it to loada folder with backed up videos Open file 4 Select the file and click Open e lf you are opening a folder click Add 5 Double click the file in the list on the right to begin playback LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 129 Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC 19 2 Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview ii Lorex Player 11 File list gt q _ ee g e Cpentfile Y 1 Video Window 2 Rewind 3 Open File 4 Previous File 5 Play 6 Next File 7 Stop 8 Fast Forward 9 Take Screenshot 10 Hide Show Playlist 1
47. Configure the following e Date Click inside the field and enter the month date and year e Time Click inside the field and enter the time e Optional Date Format Use the drop down menu to select MM DD YY DD MM YY or YY MM DD e Optional Time Format Use the drop down menu to select 12HOURS or 24HOURS e Optional DST Click the Setup button next to DST to configure automatic Daylight Savings Time adjustments e Optional NTP Click the Setup button next to NTP to synchronize your DVR s time and date with a Network Time Protocol NTP time server Lorex provides a free NTP service that automatically updates your DVR s time for Daylight Savings Time Note A constant internet connection is required for the NTP server feature to function 5 Click Apply to save your settings 10 1 Configuring Daylight Savings Time DST If your region observes Daylight Savings Time DST follow the instructions below to con figure your DVR to automatically update the time when the clock updates LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 25 10 Setting the Date and Time To enable automatic DST adjustments 1 Click the DST Setup button Display O Record Mista miso Menu Time Out D ela ili Ar phy 2 Configure the following e Daylight Saving Time Select Enable e Time Offset Select the number of hours the system should move forward or backward when DST occurs e Daylight Saving Time Mode Selec
48. If you want to pause the video before you zoom you will have to pause it before entering Zoom 2 1 Click and drag on the area of the screen you would like to enlarge The image zooms in on the selected area 2 2 The box in the lower right hand corner shows the entire camera picture with a black box around the zoomed in area Click inside the box and drag to move the zoom area 3 Right click to exit and select a different zoom area Right click again to exit Zoom Mode and return to Playback Mode LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 33 13 Backup 13 1 Backing Up Video You can back up video to a USB flash drive not included connected to the DVR To back up video 1 7 Connect a USB flash drive to one of the USB ports on the DVR Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Record Search button Enter the system user name default admin and password default 000000 and click Apply Click the Backup tab Configure the following e Search Date Enter the desired month date and year e Search Time Enter the time range you wish to search e CH Select the channel you wish to search To search all channels select All e Type Select the type of recording you wish to search Choose from All Continu ous or Alarm Click Search A list of videos populate in the window Normal 11 07 06 Normal 11 07 06 Normal 11 07 06 Normal 11 07 06 Normal 11 07 06 Normal 11 07 06 6 1 Click the
49. Replacing the Hard Drive LH150 Series 24 3 Formatting the Hard Drive If you replace the pre installed hard drive it must be formatted in order to function properly with the system AX CAUTION Formatting the HDD erases all data on the hard disk This step cannot be undone To format the hard drive 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button Ea 2 Click Device 3 Click the checkbox under Select to choose the drive you wish to reformat Free Total ree Time Select 541G 953G 143Hour OHour Overwrite Auto 6 Forma ADO Forma USB al wy 10 Apply 4 Click Format HDD 5 When the warning window appears click OK Wait for the system to format the hard drive Note You may notice that the size of the HDD and the free space are not the same The system uses a portion of the disk space for the operating system and initialization This is common in all security DVRs as well as computer hard drives LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 148 25 DDNS Setup Advanced Free Lorex DDNS service is available as an optional connectivity method to connect to your system over the Internet DDNS Service is not required to connect to your DVR since the system supports Lorex Stratus Connectivity For details on setting up your system using Lorex Stratus Connectiv ity see 16 Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac page 72 25 1 Accessing your DVR within a loca
50. VV Instruction Manual LH150 ECO4 SERIES Instruction Manual LH150 ECO4 SERIES LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US Thank you for purchasing this product Lorex is committed to providing our customers with a high quality reliable security solution This manual refers to the following models LH158 8 channel LH156 16 channel For the latest online manual downloads and product updates and to learn about our complete line of accessory products please visit our website at www lorextechnology com RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RICK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF THE PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT LX400012 r 2 0 12066
51. a E hickup ij2ialalsle 7 a E Live alalslalslels Playback vi2falalsle ris E PTZ Conio itzialalislel7le 2 Configure the following e Click the desired user you wish to configure i e user1 e User name Enter the desired user name e Password Enter the desired user password e Confirm Re enter the user password e Active Select Enable or Disable to activate or de activate a user account e Password Select Enable to require a user password when users log on 3 Select the menus that the user will have access to 4 Click Save to apply your settings LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 94 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 17 27 Viewing System Information 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click System gt Info Refresh fevered BSedc Che 17 28 Configuring Firmware Upgrades Firmware upgrades can provide improved functionality to your DVR When firmware up grades become available you will automatically be prompted to upgrade your system You must have the latest DVR firmware and client software to connect to the DVR over the Internet To configure firmware auto upgrades 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click Advanced gt Auto Upgrade Auto Upgrade Refresh athe 5 2 Under Auto Upgrade select Enable to enable automatic firmware updates Mes sages for firmware upgrades will appear on the DVR locally and on the client software 3 Check Check for update to enable loc
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53. al messages on the DVR to notify you for up dates The system will check for firmware upgrades every hour Note Click Detect to check for firmware updates manually 4 Click Save to save changes 17 29 Manually Upgrading System Firmware To manually upgrade the system firmware download the latest firmware from the system s product page at www lorextechnology com LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 95 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software You must have the latest DVR firmware and client software to connect to the DVR over the Internet To upgrade the system firmware 1 Download and extract the file to your computer s desktop 2 Click the Remote Setting tab and click Advanced gt Firmware upgrade Firmware Update Upgrade Se path 3 Beside Upgrade File Path click the browse button Locate the firmware and click Open 4 Click Start to begin the firmware upgrade 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the firmware upgrade AN CAUTION DO NOT POWER OFF THE DVR OR DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE DURING A FIRMWARE UP GRADE Your system will restart during the firmware upgrade process 17 30 Restoring Default Settings 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click Advanced gt Load Default Load Default 2 Select the menus that you wish to restore to factory defaults 3 Click Save to restore system defaults for the selected items LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 96
54. amera 2 Tap Ox again to stop recording To view manual recordings please refer to the sec tion 18 3 9 Viewing Manual Recordings page 115 LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 111 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 18 3 6 Using PTZ Controls If you have a PTZ camera not included connected you may control it using the app Note You must configure the system to communicate with the PTZ camera locally before you can control it us ing the app For details refer to the online user manual for your system To use PTZ controls 1 Tap the channel with your PTZ camera 2 Tap g to open PTZ controls 3 Double tap the channel to select it in full screen Use the PTZ controls PTZ Controls Zoom In Out Focus In Out Iris In Out Direction Keys Tap the arrows to control the camera direction Speed Use the slider to set the camera s speed Close PTZ Controls ot ee 18 3 7 Using Remote Playback Mode Remote Playback Mode allows you to view recorded video saved on your DVR s hard drive To use remote playback mode 1 Tap ka To open video for playback LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 112 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 1 Drag the DVR or a camera to the display area to open the earliest available recordings from today z147 te Mee te Wa Tre I S maay a 23 44 s M oD E 77 12 73 25 2 to s myc rorention gt Favorites YV
55. ameras e Connect BNC cameras to the Video Input ports on the rear panel of the DVR Push and twist the BNC connector clockwise to secure it to the BNC port 6 2 Step 2 Connect the Mouse e Connect a USB mouse included to one of the USB ports OUTPUT MPU 6 3 Step 3 Connect the Ethernet Cable e Connect an Ethernet cable included to the LAN port on the rear panel of the DVR Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a router on your network 6 4 Step 4 Connect the Monitor e Connect the included HDMI cable from the HDMI port to the TV or monitor recommended OR e Connect a VGA cable not included from the VGA port to the monitor LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 11 Basic Setup LH150 Series 1 VGA port 2 HDMI port 6 5 Step 5 Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR 1 Connect the included power adapter to the DC 12V port Connect the end of the power adapter to a wall socket or a surge protector 2 Turn the power switch to I to turn on the DVR At startup the system performs a basic system check and runs an initial loading sequence After a few moments the system loads a live display view 6 6 Step 6 Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version if Available If a firmware upgrade is available you will be asked to install it once the DVR starts up It is required to upgrade your system firmware and client software or mobile apps to the latest version to enable remote con
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57. an the trademarks owned by Lorex Corporation We reserve the right to change models configurations or specifications without notice or liability Product may not be exactly as shown Images are simulated LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US Getting Started LH150 Series The system comes with the following components Remote Control DVR Digital Video Recorder 12V DC Power Supply may not be exactly as shown USB Mouse Ethernet Cable HDMI Cable Quick Start Guides Hard drive size number of channels and camera configuration may vary by model Please refer to your package for specific details Check your package to confirm that you have re ceived the complete system including all components shown above LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 5 Front Panel LH150 Series 8 Channel HOO SGewBaeege a ne a 1 IR Sensor IR receiver for the remote control LED Indicators e PWR Power LED e HDD Hard disk activity LED 2 Menu amp playback controls 44 In Playback Mode press to rewind Press repeatedly to increase rewind speed gt Il In Playback Mode press to play pause video e In Live Viewing Mode press to open Search Menu to select playback time gt gt In Playback Mode press to fast forward Press repeatedly to increase fast for ward speed f In Playback Mode press to stop video playback e In Live Viewing Mode press
58. and disabled in transparent areas Right click to exit Sensitivity Select motion sensitivity The greater the number the greater the sensitivity Alarm Out Select the checkbox to enable the system to trigger an alarm device not included Latch Time Enter the duration alarm devices not included will continue to trigger after the event ends Show Message Select the checkbox if you want the system to display a system message when an alarm triggers Buzzer Select the duration the system will beep when motion is detected Or se lect OFF to disable the beep during motion events Send Email Select the checkbox if you want the system to send email notifications if an alarm triggers Email notifications must be configured Record Channel Select the channel you wish the DVR to record during motion recording Full Screen Select the Full Screen check box so that the system goes into full screen mode when motion or an alarm trigger is detected Post Recording Enter the post recording duration the time the system continues to record after a motion event occurs Click Apply to save your settings 15 5 2 Configuring Alarm Settings The Alarm tab allows you to configure how the system behaves when an external alarm device not included is triggered Note External alarm devices such as glass break detectors not included are required to configure settings in the Alarm tab Some models do not support alarm devices Check the sp
59. annels the user will have access to 3 1 Select the menus the user account will be able to access 3 2 Select the channels the user account will be able to access for each function For example if channel 1 is selected for Live the user account will be able to view live video on channel 1 4 Click Apply to save your settings LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 14 Managing Passwords 5 Configure the following e User Name Enter the desired user name e User Enable Select Enable to enable the user account e Password Enter your desired password e Confirm Re enter the password 6 Click Apply to save your settings Now you can log in to the system locally or remotely using the user name and password you created When logging into the system with a user account the user will only have ac cess to the menus you assigned LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 39 15 Using the Main Menu To open the Main Menu 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button Ea 2 Enter the system user name default admin and password default 000000 and click Apply e Display Configure display options e g camera color settings camera title video output e Search Search for recorded video and log files on the system e Alarm Configure motion detection and external alarm device settings e System Configure system time and user accounts e Record Configure recording settings a
60. as DRI a Chare 01 g Deva Gu F Cera 0 amp Charai Di a Cera OF 3 Oe Of a awe OF OR Sai 7 z om 18 ao Zz bg Br Pal T fa z The ag 6 1 Pat el A r A Her Tus fee a m w i e d mj 1 if 18 1p H O 2 A J gt i Finca PFJ ka a OVAT o H a l Ghee 04 Chanmai C a j Chere 7 g Charred 04 a harei m a Cea Os Fr Ean ig Cras oF 1 Tap cameras to select them Red dots will appear in the calendar on days that have video available 2 Tap a day to select it l 3 Tap 4 Press gt to start playback Use the on screen playback controls LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device Remote Playback Controls Se Men hee Fs ee ee l 2345678 9i eau 6 17 26 2 2 2 Z _ 2 4 25 27 mw it 2345 67 8 syncnroniestion ik ee OF eoor Gomm eorr g Sere os g mares gl ame os Cone Playback Bar Tap to select playback time Show Hide Device List Play Pause Stop Screenshot Tap to take a screenshot from the currently selected camera Manual Record Tap to start recording the currently selected camera Tap again to stop recording 8 Slow 9 Fast Forward 10 Single Frame 11 Play All 12 Close All 13 Full screen 14 Synchronization Synchronizes playback time ac
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62. avi file This does not affect the format of video files that are backed up locally on the DVR i e using a USB flash drive Note This feature is not available via Mac LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 79 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 1 Click the Local Setting tab 2 Under File Type select the file format you would like to use when saving video 264 or avi 3 Optional Under Interval select the maximum length in minutes for video saved on the remote computer 4 Click Save to save your changes 17 8 Configuring PTZ Settings The system supports remote PTZ controls for compatible PTZ cameras not included e For details on connecting PTZ cameras to your system see 21 Connecting a PTZ Cam era LH150 Series page 135 To control the PTZ settings on the DVR e From the Live tab double click to select the channel the PTZ camera is connected to Use the PTZ control panel to control the pan tilt Zoom focus and iris control of the camera LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 80 17 Using OOF Ss 17 9 Video the PC Mac Client Software ZOOM FOCUS IRIS Preset i 90 Cruise Fad e 31 32 30 31 Show Hide PTZ Controls Click this button to hide show PTZ controls Click inside the display area to pan and tilt the camera Direction Keys Click to pan and tilt the camera Speed Slider Increase or decrease the pan and tilt speed Zoom Focus Iris Preset Cli
63. cations and prices without notice and without incurring any obligation E amp OE LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 165 28 Notices This product has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC EMC and LVD Therefore it is designated to provide reasonable protection against inter ference and will not cause interference with other appliance usage However it is impera tive that the user follows the guidelines in this manual to avoid improper usage which may result in damage to the product electrical shock and fire hazard injury 28 1 FCC IC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to cor rect the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between
64. ck to save the current camera position as a preset Click to delete the preset To go to a preset select the number of the preset you would like to go to and then click Cruise Click to start a cruise Click E to stop the cruise While cruise is enabled the camera will automatically cycle through saved presets Video Settings Use the sliders to adjust the video quality settings of the camera Video Playback playback allows you to watch video that has been saved in the DVR s hard drive To playback video 1 Click the Playback tab LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 81 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 2 Inthe calendar window click the desired month year and date Then perform the following Tyee IES al Synchronous playback W cHo1 2 1 Under the Type drop down menu select the desired recording type you wish to search for Continuous Alarm or All 2 2 Check Synchronous playback to play all selected channels at the same time 2 3 Select the channels you wish to search 2 4 Click the Search button 3 Click Pio begin playback LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 82 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 17 9 1 Video Playback Controls Ot Oe Or Bie he 10 11 12 Ld a a EE 5 E E E E Playback Window Video Content Drag the line left or right to select the playback time Volume Play Pause Stop Step Forward Click to advance the vi
65. ck the Remote Setting tab and click Advance gt Maintain 2 Click the Auto Reboot drop down menu and select Enable or Disable to activate or deactivate the auto reboot feature LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 97 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 3 Under Reboot select how often you want the system to reboot and the time you want the system to reboot Maintain Retrosh Save Auto Fioboot Grable Kahm Every Week Sun ea moo MOO 4 Click Save to apply your settings LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 98 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device You can remotely view camera streams from your DVR on compatible mobile phones and tablets This system features connectivity using the exclusive Lorex Stratus Connectivity which allows for easy access using a mobile device without requiring network configura tion or a computer to complete the setup Note Up to 3 devices can connect to the system at the same time 18 1 Supported Apps and Platforms Platform App Name Get App From iPhone Lorex Eco Stratus Apple App Store iPad Lorex Eco Stratus HD Apple App Store Android Lorex Eco Stratus Google Play Store For the latest list of supported apps and devices visit www lorextechnology com support 18 2 iPhone Use the Lorex Eco Stratus application to connect to your DVR on the iPhone Prerequisites e An iTunes account requires valid credit card number Yo
66. ck to exit and select a different zoom area Right click again to exit Zoom Mode and return to Live Viewing Mode 9 4 Using Picture in Picture PIP Mode Picture in Picture PIP Mode allows you to view one channel in full screen while viewing up to two other channels To use Picture in Picture Mode 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and select the PIP1X1 button al or PIP1X2 button Sa PIP1X1 shows one channel in full screen and one other channel PIP1X2 shows one channel in full screen and two other channels LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 23 Using the On Screen Display 2 Picture in Picture Mode opens 2l 2 2 2 3 2 4 To change the full screen channel click anywhere in the main viewing area To move the smaller channels around the screen click inside the white bar and drag To change the smaller channels click inside the channel Right click to exit and return to Live Viewing Mode LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 24 10 Setting the Date and Time AN CAUTION It is highly recommended to set the date and time when first setting up your system Inaccurate time stamps may render your footage unusable for court evidence 1 Right click or move your mouse to the bottom of the screen to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button EJ 2 Enter the system user name default admin and password default 000000 and click Apply 3 Click System ENGLISH 4
67. cluded to view the system interface 12 Audio Output Output for 1 RCA audio channel e g speakers 16 Channel 1 Video Input Connect BNC cameras LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 9 Rear Panel LH150 Series 2 Video Output Outputs the DVR interface to a BNC connection This allows you to see your mouse cursor and have full control of the system on a secondary monitor To switch the mouse and system interface between BNC and VGA HDMI monitors press 0 three times on the remote control Note Use a BNC to RCA adapter not included to connect the DVR to RCA inputs i e fora TV connection Audio Input Input for RCA audio enabled cameras not included VGA Connect a VGA monitor not included to view the system interface RS485 Alarm Block Connect compatible PTZ cameras not included or alarm sen sor devices not included IR EXT Service only not supported On Off Switch Turns the DVR on or off DC12V Connect the included AC power adapter USB Port Connect a USB mouse included or USB flash drive not included for data backup or firmware updates 10 LAN Connect a RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity 11 HDMI Connect to an HDMI monitor or TV not included to view the system interface 12 Audio Output Output for 1 RCA audio channel e g speakers or gt O p N oS LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 10 Basic Setup LH150 Series 6 1 Step 1 Connect the BNC C
68. deo by one frame Take Screenshot Download Allows you to download recorded videos to your computer hard drive To download video click the channel you want to back up and click the Download content button A list of files appears Se lect the files you want to back up and click Start Download Play All Stop All Speed Slider Drag the slider to control playback speed LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 83 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 17 10 Configuring Display Settings 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and then click Display gt Live 2 Configure the following e Channel Select the channel you want to modify e Name Enter the channel name if you want to re name the channel e Position Select the position of where the title appears in the channel e Covert Enable or Disable covert recording Covert recording will hide the channel on the DVR s local display You will see be able to see the channel when you log in remotely e Show Time Select Enable or Disable to show or hide the time on the DVRP s local display e Record Time Select Enable or Disable to show or hide the record time on the re mote display 3 Click Save to apply your settings 17 11 Configuring Privacy Zone Settings AX CAUTION Areas covered by privacy zones are not visible in recordings You can blank out a certain portion of the channel with a black box To configure a privacy zone 1 Click the Remote Settin
69. drive in the system Open the housing and install compatible hard drive Make sure to format the drive after installing For details see 24 Replacing the Hard Drive LH150 Series page 142 e Hard drive is full 0 and e Overwrite is not enabled the unit is no longer recording From the Main Menu select DEVICE gt HDD Select Auto under Overwrite and click Apply LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 160 26 Troubleshooting Error Possible Causes Solutions e There is no picture on moni tor TV after connecting it to the DVR Monitor TV not detected by DVR Power off the monitor TV and DVR Power on the monitor TV and then power on the DVR Input channel for DVR not se lected on monitor TV On the monitor TV select the input channel the DVR is con nected to Video cable is loose or has become disconnected Check the video cable con nection to the DVR and moni tor TV Video out resolution has been set to the incorrect setting Press and hold the E but ton on the front panel or re mote control until the DVR restarts The DVR will reset to the default resolution 1024x768 e Mouse not detected by system Mouse cable is not firmly connected to the system Mouse is not connected to the system Firmly connect the mouse ca ble to one of the USB ports System needs to be reset Power off the system discon nect power cable
70. e Select the desired video bit rate Audio Select whether you want the system to record audio audio cameras re quired not included 3 Click Save to apply your settings 17 17 Configuring Email Notification Settings 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click Network gt Email 2 Inthe Email drop down menu select Default to use the default Lorex email server recommended or select Custom to use your own custom SMTP email server If you want to use Lorex s email server recommended 1 Inthe Sender Email field enter the email address of the sender This can be any email address of your choice LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 88 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 2 Inthe Receiver Email field enter the email address you want the DVR to send alarm notifications to 3 Inthe Interval drop down menu enter the duration the DVR must wait before sending out a new notification For example if you select a 3 minute interval the DVR will send out email notifications every 3 minutes until the DVR stops detecting motion alarm The DVR will only send out notifications when it detects motion alarm triggers 4 Click Save to save your settings If you select Enable and want to use your own email server 1 Configure the following SSL Select ON OFF to enable disable Secure Socket Layer protocol SMTP Port Enter your SMTP address SMTP Server Enter your SMTP Server Sender Email Enter the sender e
71. e Internet Setting up DDNS connectivity allows you to view your DVR from any computer or compati ble mobile device with Internet access Note Except where noted the instructions below are the same for PC and Mac To set up remote connectivity with your DVR you must 1 Port forward the HTTP and Client ports default 80 and 9000 on your router to your DVR s IP address 2 Create a DDNS account 3 Enable DDNS on the DVR 4 Test the remote connection by entering your DDNS address in a web browser 25 2 1 Step 1 of 4 Port Forwarding You must port forward the HTTP and Client ports default 80 and 9000 on your router to your DVR s IP address before you can remotely connect to your system There are several methods to port forward your router LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 152 25 DDNS Setup Advanced e Use the Easy Connect Auto Port Forwarding Wizard PC only to port forward the required ports see www lorextechnology com for details For instructions on how to use the Easy Connect Wizard see the Easy Connect manual on www lorextechnology com e Manually port forward the required ports on your router to your DVR s IP address by fol lowing your router manufacturer s instructions For more information on port forwarding see the reference guides on www lorextechnology com Note If the above ports are not forwarded on your router you will not be able to access your system remotely 25 2 2 St
72. e day of the week you wish to configure LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 47 15 Using the Main Menu 3 Click inside the grid to configure the recording schedule e The recording schedule is arranged as a grid Each row represents a recording type Continuous Motion and Alarm and each box represents an hour e Recording for each recording type is enabled during the selected hour when the box is filled in with the corresponding color Recording for each recording type is disabled for the selected hour when the box is gray n i Schedule MainStream Week SUN v EE i Channel CH1 v Eke ontinuous Motion Alarm No R Copy Sun v TO All v Copy Copy CH v To All Default Apply Note Sensor devices not included must be connected to the system to use Alarm recording 4 Optional Use the top Copy and Copy To drop down to copy the recording schedule to a specific day or all days Click Copy to copy the schedule 5 Optional Use the bottom Copy and Copy To drop down to copy the recording schedule to a specific channel or all channels Click Copy to copy the schedule 6 Click Apply to save your settings 15 2 4 Enabling Audio Recording Audio capable cameras are required not included for audio recording To enable audio recording 1 Click the MainStream tab LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 48 15 Using the Main Menu 2 Beside the corresponding channel select or de
73. e elas teteinedetaae secon ac saads iene ies eens 166 20 2 MANCAVO sacs sete cae eso tote tae erate eee nen eee a aaa 166 2B ROMS accotey cect tae ee aaa eee ea geese 166 LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US Ix Important Safeguards In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacturing proc ess of your product safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument However safety is your responsibility too This sheet lists important information that will help to en sure your enjoyment and proper use of the product and accessory equipment Please read them carefully before operating and using your product 1 1 General Precautions 1 All warnings and instructions in this manual should be followed 2 Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid aerosol detergents Use a water dampened cloth for cleaning 3 Do not use this product in humid or wet places 4 Keep enough space around the product for ventilation Slots and openings in the stor age cabinet should not be blocked 5 It is highly recommended to connect the product to a surge protector to protect from damage caused by electrical surges It is also recommended to connect the product to an uninterruptible power supply UPS which has an internal battery that will keep the product running in the event of a power outage JN CAUTION Maintain electrical safety Power line operated equipment or accessories connec
74. e the Network menu you will need to redo remote connectivity setup to access your DVR over the Internet 4 Click Apply 5 When the warning window appears click OK to restore your settings Warning User set parameters will be lost Do you want to continue 6 Click OK to return to the menu Remark Save default setting finished 7 Right click until you have exited all menus The DVR prompts you to restart 15 8 5 Restarting or Shutting Down the DVR 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button Ea 2 Click Advanced LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 68 15 Using the Main Menu 3 Click Reboot or Shut Down Load Setings Save semngs 4 Follow the on screen instructions to restart or shut down your system 15 8 6 Configuring System Warnings The system can send out email notifications or trigger a connected alarm device not in cluded if it detects system abnormalities For example the system can send out a warning if the hard drive is low on storage To configure system warnings 1 Click the Events tab Disk Full LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 69 15 Using the Main Menu 2 Configure the following e Event Type Select the event that triggers the system to send out a notification or alarm trigger Choose from Disk No Space low hard drive space Disk Error hard drive error or Video Loss e Enable Select Enable or Disable to activate or d
75. eactivate the system from send ing out notifications e Alarm Out Select the checkbox to enable alarm out devices not included from triggering e Show Message Select the checkbox for the system to display an error message when an event occurs e Send Email Select the checkbox for the system to send out email notifications when a system error occurs Note email notifications must be configured e Latch Time Select the delay duration in the drop down menu e Buzzer Select the buzzer system beep duration when the system detects a sys tem error 3 Click Apply to save your settings 15 8 7 Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Flash Drive The DVR allows you to save your current system configuration to a USB flash drive not in cluded This is useful if you want to backup your current settings Note This function only saves settings created in system menus It does not save or backup any video To save your system configuration to a USB flash drive not included 1 Insert a USB flash drive not included into one of the USB ports 2 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click Main Menu am 3 Click Advanced and select the Maintain tab 4 Click Save Settings Wait for the system to save your settings shutDown Load Settings Save Settings Default 15 8 8 Loading a System Configuration from a USB Flash Drive 1 Insert a USB flash drive not included that contains a saved configuration to a USB port See ab
76. ecifications for your DVR to de termine if it supports alarm devices LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 59 15 Using the Main Menu To configure the Alarm tab 1 From the Alarm menu click the Alarm tab Motion Alarm Alarm in CH1 Alarm Type Alarm Out Latch Time Show Mess 3ce Send Email Z E creen wa Record Channel Post Recording 30S v Copy CH v To All Default 2 Configure the following e Alarm In Select the channel you wish to configure e Alarm Type Select the alarm type of the device Choose from N O normally open N C normally closed e Alarm Out Select the checkbox to enable the system s alarm block to trigger a con nected external alarm e Latch Time Enter the duration the alarm continues to trigger after the event ends e Show Message Select the checkbox if you want the system to display a system message when an alarm triggers e Buzzer Select the checkbox to enable the system to beep if an alarm triggers e Send Email Select the checkbox if you want the system to send email notifications if an alarm triggers e Post Recording Select the duration the system continues to record as an event after the alarm trigger ends For example if you select 30s 30 seconds the system continues to record for 30 seconds after the alarm trigger ends e Full Screen Select the check box so that the system goes into full screen mode when motion or an alarm trigger is detected 3 C
77. ecord Search Menu e STOP In Playback Mode press to pause playback e In Live Viewing Mode press to stop recording Password required does not override scheduled recording e SLOW In Playback Mode press to play video in slow motion Press repeatedly to change slow motion playback speed e PAUSE FRAME In Playback Mode press to pause Press repeatedly to view re cordings frame by frame LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 20 Using the On Screen Display Use the system s graphical on screen display to navigate menus and configure options and settings PV22 7010 10 07 29 h Date amp Time Displays the date and time on the system 2 Record Status Displays the current recording status of the system C continuous normal recording M motion recording A alarm recording only available on mod els that have alarm sensor support alarm sensor devices are required and are not included 3 Channel Number Channel Title Displays channel number or channel title To re name the channel number to a title see 15 1 1 Configuring Custom Channel Names page 41 Note If you can t see your mouse cursor on screen Press 0 on the remote control three times to switch the mouse and system interface between VGA HDMI and BNC monitors 9 1 Using the Menu Bar The Menu Bar allows you to access the Main Menu and control basic functions of the DVR To access the Menu Bar e Right click or move the mouse cursor t
78. ed of 1Mbps is recommended for best video performance 3 Ifa user connects to the system remotely there may be slow performance when ac cessing the system locally This is normal and not a malfunction 16 2 Step 1 of 3 Connect your DVR to Your Router 1 Power off your DVR by disconnecting the power adapter 2 Connect an Ethernet cable included to the LAN port on the rear panel of the DVR Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an empty LAN port usually numbered 1 4 on your router LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 72 16 Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac 3 Reconnect the power adapter to power the DVR back on eeeto Tm aaao a DVR System may not be exactly as shown Internet Router Computer not required for local viewing 16 3 Step 2 of 3 Obtain the DVR s Device ID The Device ID is a unique code that allows your system to handshake with the Lorex serv ers for a secure connection over the Internet To find the Device ID 1 The Device ID is located on a sticker on the DVR y a Device ID xxxxxxxxx You can also find the Device ID by e Pressing the val button on the front panel or remote control to open the System In formation window OR e Right clicking and then clicking the Main Menu button Ea Enter the DVR password default 000000 Then click System gt lInfo EXAMPLE 2 Write down the Device ID of the DVR LX400012 r 2 0
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82. ep 2 of 4 Create a DDNS Account Lorex offers a free DDNS service for use with your system A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your local network This allows you to con nect to your system remotely You must create a DDNS account in the same network as your DVR To setup your free Lorex DDNS account 1 In your browser go to http www lorexddns net and click Step 1 Lorex DONS Remolie Viewlng Sefu A bere GUNS re L AFi lb riur Lier irii T 4 Ooo Cereal po TS io Bh ns a7 A Seer eee ped had Sie oe Dae A ma fen y TDHS pees all Beet poe Eo ihg siiri ae Los 5G Ae AS Ea Faggi tho eee D bF 1 TEF eet sie ae iyo z j hme PE piur igra Cees Pree rigs ee ea Loran maal up Loree DOIG Nem wma ee Cease 6A Gati ayn poe esa baho kereto yer 2 The My Lorex account login screen opens if you are already logged in skip to step 4 Create a new account or log into an existing account To create a new account fill in the required fields on the right and click Create Account Log in to your Account U yow Hove cr Occoun wil ores Srecdy Deci IOA you 50A i Decise Benefits of a Lorex account LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 153 25 DDNS Setup Advanced My Lorex Account Info Address Book Warranties DDNS My Orders My Tickets n dh ee h My Reviews Note Warranty registration is required to register for DDNS 3 Click Warranties to register
83. er name and password to log in to the system remotely using a computer or mobile device After logging on remotely the first time you will be asked to create a custom password for the system Local DVR and remote connectivity LAN amp Internet user name and password e Username admin e Password 000000 Default ports for DDNS remote access e Port 80 HTTP port e Port 9000 Client port 6 9 1 Lorex Stratus Connectivity This system features the exclusive Lorex Stratus Connectivity This is a cloud service that allows you to connect to your system over the Internet via a secure handshake with Lorex s servers This means you can easily connect to your system without requiring any network configuration For details on setting up your system to connect to the Internet using Lorex Stratus Connectivity e See 16 Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac page 72 OR e See 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device page 99 Connectivity using Lorex s free DDNS service is also available but requires the ports listed above to be port forwarded on your router LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 13 Basic Setup LH150 Series 6 10 Quick Access to System Information To quickly open a window that displays vital system information e Press the a button on the front panel or remote control to open the System Informa tion window OR e Right click and then click the Main Menu button Ea Login usin
84. er the DVR s Client Port default 9000 5 4 Under User Name enter the DVR s User Name default admin 5 5 Under Password enter the DVR s Password default 000000 LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 100 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 6 Tap Save If this is the first time connecting you will be prompted to change the DVR password Tap OK Enter a new 6 character password and tap Done This password will be used to connect to your system from now on eeece Ball LTE 2 41 PM T 44 8 Change Password lt Device Change Password Done Current password is unsecure please change the password eecces 7 Tap Save again to connect to the DVR The app opens in Live View and streams video from all connected cameras 18 2 2 Lorex Eco Stratus Interface seecc Gel TE 249 PM 7 4 BL lt MENU Live View DVR channelo1 OOOO OO 1 Live View Tap a channel to select it Double tap to view a channel in full screen Swipe left or right to change cameras or pages Disconnect selected channel Disconnect connect all channels Screenshot Manual Record Select Device PTZ Controls Select Display Mode eo et een LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 101 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 18 2 3 Taking Screenshots 1 Tap og during live view or playback e f taking screenshots from live view select the grid area you would like
85. f you see a blank screen on your monitor after turning on your system the DVR s output resolution may be higher than what your monitor supports Follow the steps below to re store the DVR s default resolution to 1024 x 768 To restore the DVR s default resolution 1 Ensure the power and video cables are properly connected LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 43 15 Using the Main Menu 2 Press and hold the Stop a button on the front panel until the DVR restarts The res olution will be reset to 1024 x 768 and the DVR will restart When the DVR restarts click Yes to confirm the default resolution Note If your system resolution is already in 1024 x 768 pressing and holding the Stop button will not re start the system 15 1 9 Adjusting Menu Transparency You can increase or decrease the transparency of the on screen menus To adjust the transparency of on screen menus 1 Click the Output tab 2 Drag the Transparency slider to adjust transparency 3 Click Apply to save your settings 15 1 10 Adjusting the Video Margin If you connect your DVR to a BNC monitor you can adjust the video margins Note You must select the BNC output mode to adjust the margins Press 0 three times on the remote control to switch the output mode between BNC mode and VGA HDMI mode When BNC mode is selected the mouse cursor appears on the BNC monitor To adjust the video margin 1 Click the Output tab 2 Click the Margin bu
86. f you want to use your own SMTP server deselect the Default box and enter your SMTP Server address Port User name and Password in the respective fields LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 162 27 LH150 Series System Specifications System Operating System Linux embedded Pentaplex Simultaneous view record playback backup amp re mote monitoring Number of Channels 8 16 Inputs Ouputs Video IN 8 16 x 1Vp p CVBS 75ohms BNC Video OUT 1 x BNC VGA OUT Yes HDMI Yes Audio IN 8 ch 8 Line IN RCA G 711 16 ch 4 Line IN RCA G 711 Audio OUT 1 Line OUT RCA G 711 USB Port 1 at the back 1 at the front Alarm IN 8ch IN Alarm OUT 1ch OUT Video Output Resolution 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1440x900 HDMI 1920x1080 PTZ control RS 485 Pelco D amp P Protocol Display Live Display 8 ch 1 4 8 16 ch 1 4 9 16 Live Display Speed 8 ch 240 NTSC 200 PAL 16 ch 480 NTSC 400 PAL OSD ON OFF System Navigation USB Mouse IR Remote Controller Front Panel Motion Area Setting Adjustable grid 30x44 NTSC Adjustable grid 36x44 PAL Sensitivity Levels 8 Firmware Upgrade Automatic over the Internet amp via USB device and network User Authority By user group Time Synchronization Auto time sync by NTP server Recording Video Compression H 264 Audio Compression G 711
87. g tab and then click Display gt Privacy Zone 2 Inthe Channel drop down menu select the channel you wish to configure 3 Select the Privacy Zone checkbox to enable privacy masking LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 84 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 4 Drag your mouse cursor over the areas you wish to black out A red box indicates the area that is masked blocked out Privacy Zone Channa E Pivacy fone e To remove a privacy area click on the red box then click the Delete button 5 Click Save to apply your settings 17 12 Configuring Recording Parameters 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and then click Record gt Rec Parameters Rec Parameters 2 Configure the following e Channel Select the channel you wish to configure e Record Select Enable or Disable to start or stop system recording e Pack Duration Select the duration of each saved file on the system For example if you select 15 minutes then every file will contain 15 minutes of footage e Pre record Select whether to enable or disable pre recording 3 Click Save to apply your settings 17 13 Configuring the Recording Schedule 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and then click Record gt Schedule LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 85 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 2 Configure the following e Channel Select the channel you wish to configure e Week Select the day of the week you would like to apply the set
88. g the DVR user name and password the default user name is admin and the default password is 000000 Then click System gt Info 6 11 Connecting Cameras AN CAUTION Cameras differ in terms of installation or mounting instructions Please see the documentation that came with your camera s for specific installation instructions Test the cameras before permanent installation Plan where you will route the wiring for the camera and where you will aim the camera Installation Tips e Mount the camera where the lens is away from direct and intense sunlight e Plan your cable wiring so that it does not interfere with power lines or telephone lines e Ensure that the camera wiring is not exposed or easily cut e Mount the camera in an area that is visible but out of reach e Avoid pointing the camera at a glass window to see outside as this may result in a poor image caused by glare from indoor outdoor lighting conditions e Adjust the camera angle so that it covers an area with high traffic e In high risk locations have multiple cameras point in the same area This provides camera redundancy if a vandal attempts to damage the camera 6 11 1 Installing Cameras 1 Mount the camera s to the desired mounting surface according to the instructions that came with the camera s Choose a firm mounting surface Note If you wish to mount cameras to drywall it is recommended to use drywall anchors not included 2 Ad
89. ght click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button Ea 4 Click Record and select the MainStream tab RECORD a Display Rec Para Schedule MainStream CSS gt CH Resolution Fps Quality Audio Search a e a 4 Network Ere Ii e T SS Copy CHI v To All v Copy orl or ET ee System Advanced Default Apply 5 Ensure the Audio checkbox is checked next to the channel the audio enabled camera is connected to 6 Click Apply to save your changes LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 141 24 Replacing the Hard Drive LH150 Series The system comes with a pre installed SATA hard drive You can expand the hard drive to the following configurations e 8 Channel models You can replace the existing hard drive with a 3 5 or 2 5 SATA hard drive up to 2TB e 16 Channel models These models have two hard drive bays and can be expanded with a maximum of two 3 5 or 2 5 SATA hard drives of up to 2TB each Note It is recommended to use surveillance or security certified hard drives which are designed to be reliable over long periods of time while recording 24 7 Security certified hard drives are available at www lorextechnology com 24 1 Removing the Hard Drive The steps to remove the hard drive differ depending on the number of channels your DVR has 24 1 1 8 Channel AX WARNING Make sure that the power cable has been disconnected before changing the hard
90. gt Motion 2 Configure the following motion recording parameters Channel Select the channel you wish to apply the settings to Enable Select this checkbox to enable motion recording Sensitivity Select the desired motion detection sensitivity The greater the value the greater the motion sensitivity Buzzer Select OFF to disable the buzzer when the system detects a motion event or select the duration of the buzzer after the system detects a motion event Motion Show Message Send Ema Click and drag in the grid to configure motion detection areas Red Motion detection enabled Clear Motion detection disabled Alarm Out Select the checkbox to trigger connected alarm devices not included Full Screen Select the checkbox so that the channel goes into full screen mode when motion is detected Enable Record Select to enable system recording when motion is detected Post Recording Select the post recording time after a motion event occurs Record Channel Select the channels that should record during a motion event Show Message Select the checkbox to enable the system to display a warning message during a motion event Send Email Select the checkbox for the system to send a email notification during a motion event 3 Drag your mouse cursor in the window to select the desired area to monitor the chan nel for motion LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 90 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 4 Click Save t
91. he basic network menu allows you to configure the network protocol type DHCP or Static To configure basic network settings 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click Network Refresh Sava DR UMS 1 DME J Aia Peri Hoream 2 Configure the following e Type Select between DHCP or Static If you select Static you can edit the IP ad dress Subnet Mask Gateway and DNS settings e Auto Port Forwarding Select Enable or Disable to enable or disable the Auto Port Forwarding feature 3 Click Save to apply your settings 17 16 Configuring the System Substream You can adjust the data streaming rate also called the SubStream when you connect to the system remotely If you want to conserve bandwidth select a lower frame rate and bitrate Note Setting your system to stream with a lower frame and bitrate may cause the video to appear choppy or slow LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 87 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software To configure the system s substream 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click Network gt SubStream SubStream Gopy Refresh Save Esrvant bs ia 6a 2 Configure the Substream settings Channel Select the channel you wish to apply the settings to Resolution Select the desired recording resolution FPS Framerate Select the desired recording frame rate Note that higher frame rates require greater bandwidth consumption during remote viewing Bit Rat
92. ick to open the Menu Bar and click the Record Search button O The Re cord Search tab opens 2 Configure the following e CH Select the channel you wish to search Select All to search all channels e Search Date Enter the month date and year you wish to search for video LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 29 12 Playback 3 Click the Search button Your search results appear in the calendar In the top portion of the calendar results are shown for each day in the month In the bottom portion re sults are shown for each hour in the selected day 3 1 Click on a date in the calendar to see the video available for that date 3 2 Click on the hour of the video you want to play back 4 Select the channel or channels you want to play back 5 Click Play to begin playback 12 1 1 Using Playback Controls This system features advanced playback controls that allow you to see when you have re corded footage and motion events on your cameras They also allow you to use digital zoom in playback mode or take backups from short video clips Different playback controls appear depending on the number of cameras you have se lected to playback All available controls appear when you playback from a single camera To use the advanced playback controls e Move the mouse slightly to display the on screen playback controls You can also use the playback control buttons on the remote control Click the playback controls to
93. ire folder of video files To load multiple video files saved onto your hard drive 1 Click the Load folder button eit 2 Select the desired folder you wish to add to the playlist Click Open to add all the vid eos in the folder 3 Double click the video file in the playlist to begin playback LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 133 20 Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac 20 3 Lorex Player for Mac Interface O LOREX PLAYER MAC Video Playlist Video Slider Hide Show Playlist Load File Load Folder Remove Selected File Clear Playlist Looped Playback ot Oo ere oS iS la ETS DoD jal EE 7 Q Fast Forward Step Forward Volume Video Window t oa A OQ LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 134 21 Connecting a PTZ Camera LH150 Series You can connect RS 485 PTZ cameras not included to the RS485 ports on the rear panel To connect a PTZ camera to the system 1 Connect the Transmit TX Cable to the side of the RS485 port on the rear panel 2 Connect the Transmit TX Cable to the side of the RS485 port on the rear panel 3 Connect the video cable to a BNC port BNC 21 1 Configuring PTZ Settings Before you can use the PTZ controls you must enter your camera s PTZ protocol details into the DVR Prerequisite e Obtain the PTZ protocol details for your camera Check your camera s inst
94. ite is enabled the system deletes the oldest footage first in first out when the hard drive is full You can also select a desired amount of days or hours the system should retain data For example if you select 30 days the hard drive will begin to overwrite itself after 30 days Note that your hard drive must be large enough to store video for the selected duration 3 Click Save to apply your settings 17 23 Configuring PTZ Parameters The system is capable of controlling PTZ cameras not included that are connected to the system Parameters for setting up PTZ cameras can be set either on the DVR locally or via the remote client LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 92 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software Note Please note that you will need to physically connect the PTZ camera to the DVR and acquire PTZ param eters from the PTZ camera manufacturer s instruction manual For more details on connecting a PTZ camera to your system see 21 Connecting a PTZ Camera LH150 Series page 135 To configure PTZ settings 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click Device gt PTZ E Dreplay 2 Configure the following e Channel Select the channel that the PTZ camera is connected to 3 Protocol Select the protocol of the PTZ camera Baud Rate Select the baud rate of the PTZ camera Data Bit Select the data bit rate of the PTZ camera Stop Bit Select the stop bit rate of the PTZ camera Parity Select the pari
95. just the camera stand to ensure that the camera has a satisfactory view of the area you would like to monitor Stand configuration depends on the mounting surface you have chosen see below for suggested stand configurations Table Mount Wall Mount Ceiling Mount LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 14 Basic Setup LH150 Series There are two connection points for certain cameras Secure the stand to the top thread for wall mounts or ceiling mounts Secure the stand to the bottom thread for table mounts or wall mounts _ D o 1 Top Thread Ceiling Mount Wall Mount 2 Bottom Thread Table Mount 3 Secure to camera thread Note Camera model may not be exactly as shown 6 11 2 Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR 1 Connect the male power connector on the BNC extension cable to the female power connector on the camera e Connect the BNC connector to the camera 2 Connect the female power connector on the BNC extension cable to the power adapter 3 Connect the BNC connector to one of the Video Input ports on the rear panel of the DVR 4 Plug the camera power adapter to a power outlet Camera Installation Diagram Camera End of extension cable with male power connector Extension cable End of extension cable with female power connector Camera power adapter DVR oh p p LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 15 Basic Setup LH150 Series 6 11 3 Connecting and Removing BN
96. l Select the channel the PTZ camera is connected to Direction Keys Click to pan and tilt the camera Speed Slider Increase or decrease the pan and tilt speed Zoom Focus Iris Controls Preset Controls 21 3 PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise You can set preset positions for your PTZ cameras You can also use PTZ cruise to have the camera automatically cycle through presets 21 3 1 PTZ Preset Controls phe ON TOTAL O Save Clear Total Total number of presets No Shows the number of the currently selected preset Enter the desired preset number to select or configure a different preset Time When cruise mode is activated the time field determines how long the camera will hold at the pre set position before moving to the next preset When creating presets enter the number of seconds the camera will stay at the preset Save Click to save all changes made to presets Clear Click to delete the current preset Go to Click to go to the currently selected preset Set Click to save the current camera position as a preset 21 3 2 Setting PTZ Presets 1 Using the PTZ controls move the camera into position LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 137 Connecting a PTZ Camera LH150 Series 2 Optional In the Time field select the number of seconds the camera will remain in that position during PTZ cruise before going to the next position 3 Click Set to set the preset The Total and No field will automatically inc
97. l network LAN You can connect to your DVR through using the Client Software through the local area net work LAN It is recommended to confirm connectivity over a local network before setting up your DVR for DDNS connectivity Note To complete the steps below your computer must be on the same network as your DVR Note Except where noted the instructions below are the same for PC and Mac 25 1 1 Step 1 of 3 Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network _ k Power off your DVR by disconnecting the power cable 2 Connect an Ethernet cable included to the LAN port on the rear panel of the DVR Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an empty LAN port usually numbered 1 4 on your router 3 Reconnect the power cable to power the DVR back on DVR System may not be exactly as shown Internet Router Computer not required for local viewing LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 149 25 DDNS Setup Advanced 25 1 2 Step 2 of 3 Obtain the DVR s Local IP Address 1 Press the l button on the front panel or remote control to open the System Informa tion window OR Right click and click the Main Menu button Ea Enter the DVR password de fault 000000 Then click System gt lnfo 2 Write down the IP Address number of the DVR e A local IP looks something like this 192 168 5 118 Note that single digit numbers appear as three digits For example 005 is the same as 5 25 1 3 Step 3
98. l outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 3 LH150 Series Features Digital Video Recorder Features 960H 960x480 recording resolution D1 2CIF CIF supported H 264 video compressioni Real time recording 30fps per channel 8ch 960H 16ch 480x240 Pentaplex operation view record playback back up amp remotely control the system simultaneously 24 7 100 Duty cycle hard drive pre installed PTZ cameras supported RS485 controllable remotely via app Accurate time stamps with NTP amp Daylight Savings Time Connectivity Features Lorex Stratus Connectivity Quick amp simple Internet cloud connectivity2 Instant mobile viewing on compatible smart phones amp tablets PC and Mac compatible Instant email alerts with snap shot attachment Note iL 2 3 Recording time may vary based on recording resolution amp quality lighting conditions and movement in the scene Requires a high speed Internet connection and a router not included Smart Phone amp Tablet Compatibility iPad iPhone Android Mobile phone data plan is re quired not included For the latest list of supported apps and devices check www lorextechnology com support All trademarks belong to their respective owners No claim is made to the exclusive right to use the trade marks listed other th
99. lect or de select the checkbox to enable or disable the system from streaming audio when viewing the system remotely 3 Click Apply to save your settings 15 4 5 Setting up Email Notification The system can send email notifications when it detects motion Email notifications can al so be sent when an alarm device triggers alarm devices not included only supported on certain models To set up email notification 1 Click the Email tab in the Network menu SMTP Server sender Email Sender PWD 2 From the Email drop down menu select from e Default Uses the Lorex email server to send out alarm notifications This is the rec ommended selection e Enable Uses custom email server settings e Disable Disables email notification If you want to use Lorex s email server recommended h In the Email drop down menu select Default 2 In the Sender Email field enter the email address of the sender This can be any email address of your choice 3 Inthe Receiver Email field enter the email address you want the DVR to send alarm notifications to 4 Inthe Interval drop down menu enter the duration the DVR must wait before sending out a new notification For example if you select a 3 minute interval the DVR will send out email notifications every 3 minutes until the DVR stops detecting motion alarm The DVR will only send out notifications when it detects motion alarm triggers 5 Click Apply to sa
100. lect the Network tab 2 Inthe Auto Port Forwarding drop down menu select Enable or Disable 3 Click Apply to save your settings 15 4 3 Changing the DVR s Client and HTTP Port The DVR s Default Client port is 9000 The default HTTP port is 80 To change the Client port and HTTP port 1 Select the Network tab LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 54 15 Using the Main Menu 2 In Client Port enter the desired Client Port default 9000 Note 9000 is represented as 09000 3 In HTTP Port enter the desired HTTP Port default 80 4 Click Apply to save your settings 5 Right click to exit all menus You will be prompted to restart 15 4 4 Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates You can adjust the data streaming rate also called the SubStream when you connect to the system remotely If you want to conserve bandwidth select a lower frame rate and bitrate Note Setting your system to stream with a lower frame and bitrate may cause the video to appear choppy or slow To adjust the SubStream settings 1 Click the SubStream tab LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 55 15 Using the Main Menu 2 Configure the following beside the desired channel e Video Select Enabled or Disabled If you select Disabled you will not be able to view the channel when connecting remotely to the system e FPS Select the desired frames per second e Bitrate Select the desired video bitrate e Audio Se
101. lick Apply to save your settings LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 60 15 Using the Main Menu 15 6 Device The Device menu allows you to configure and format hard drives configure PTZ cameras not included and format a USB flash drive not included e For details on connecting PTZ cameras not included see 21 Connecting a PTZ Cam era LH150 Series page 135 15 6 1 Formatting the Hard Drive JN CAUTION Formatting the HDD erases all data on the hard disk This step cannot be undone 1 Select the HDD tab HDD PTZ No a 5 gt ree ime elect 541G 953G 143Hour 0 0 OHour Overwrite Auto v Forma ADD Formal USB Defaur APP 2 Click the checkbox under Select to choose the drive you wish to reformat Click Format HDD When the warning window appears click OK Wait for the system to format the hard drive Bo 15 6 2 Configuring Overwrite lf Overwrite recording is enabled the system s hard drive automatically re writes the hard drive s oldest content first in first out Otherwise the system will stop recording when the hard drive is full To configure Overwrite 1 Select the HDD tab 2 Select the checkbox beside the hard drive you wish to configure LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 61 15 Using the Main Menu 3 Inthe Overwrite drop down menu select Auto recommended select the desired duration the hard drive should retain its data o
102. mail address This can be any address of your choice Sender Password Enter your email server s password Receiver Email Enter the recipient s email address Interval Enter the interval the DVR waits before sending a new email notification 2 Click Save to save your settings 17 18 Configuring DDNS Settings The primary connectivity option uses Lorex Stratus Connectivity to connect to your system over the Internet without requiring port forwarding or DDNS registration see 16 Connect ing to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac for details Lorex DDNS is also available as an optional connectivity option see 25 DDNS Setup Advanced page 149 for details To configure DDNS settings 1 Visit http www lorexddns net and register for a free DDNS account 2 Click the Remote Setting tab and click DDNS LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 89 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 3 Configure the following DDNS Select Enable or Disable Server drop down menu select LOREXDDNS Domain Name Enter your Domain name URL Request from the confirmation email that was sent after you created your DDNS account User name Enter your DDNS User Name that was emailed to you after DDNS registration Password Enter your DDNS Device password that was emailed to you after DDNS registration 4 Click Save to apply your settings 17 19 Configuring Motion Detection Settings 1 Click the Remote Setting and click Alarm
103. me a channel appears on the screen before changing to a different channel when the DVR is in Sequence Mode For example when Sequence Mode is on channel 1 is shown for several seconds before switching to chan nel 2 LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 42 15 Using the Main Menu To configure the sequence time 1 Click the Output tab 2 Click the SEQ Dwell time field and enter the time channels remain on screen before changing to another channel 3 Click Apply to save your settings 15 1 7 Changing the Video out Resolution Click the Output tab 2 Click the drop down menu beside VGA HDMI Resolution and select the output resolution 3 Click Apply to save your settings 4 Right click repeatedly to exit all menus The DVR prompts you to restart Click OK _ k 5 The DVR restarts and asks you to confirm the new resolution Click Yes to confirm or No to revert to the old resolution If you do nothing the DVR will revert to the last se lected resolution and restart Note If you select a resolution that is greater than what your monitor supports you may see a blank screen when your DVR restarts If this occurs do not do anything and wait until the DVR restarts If this does not correct the issue press and hold the Stop a button on the front panel of the DVR until the DVR restarts Your system resolution will default to 1024 x 768 15 1 8 Restoring the System s Resolution if you see a Blank Screen I
104. meras to the display area to open a single camera Drag a DVR to the display area to open all cameras connected to that DVR Display Area Tap a camera to select Double tap to view a camera in full screen Show Hide Device List Screenshot Tap to take a screenshot from the currently selected camera Manual Recording Tap to start recording the currently selected camera Tap again to stop recording Clear Fluent Select Clear for the app to prioritize video quality over frame rate if the connection is not fast enough Select Fluent for the app to prioritize frame rate over video quality 7 Favorites 8 Disconnect Connect Tap to disconnect from connect to the currently selected camera 9 Disconnect Connect All Tap to disconnect from connect to all cameras 10 Split screen Select desired split screen layout 11 Previous Page Tap to select the previous page of cameras 12 Next Page Tap to select the next page of cameras 13 Full screen Tap to open the display area in full screen Tap again to exit full screen 14 PTZ Controls Tap to open PTZ camera controls PTZ camera required not included oer eS 18 3 4 Taking Screenshots 1 Tap O during live view or playback to take a screenshot from the currently selected camera To view snapshots please refer to the section 18 3 8 Viewing Screenshots page 114 18 3 5 Taking Manual Recordings 1 Tap On during live view or playback to start manual recording from the selected c
105. nd recording schedules e Network Configure system network settings e g email alert settings video streaming quality settings e Device Configure PTZ settings HDD recording mode HDD format option e Advanced Configure system restart schedule perform firmware upgrades or config ure automatic upgrades LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 40 15 Using the Main Menu 15 1 Display The display menu allows you to configure camera image settings and video output settings Note If you want to apply settings to all channels use the Copy To drop down menu and select All Click the Copy button to copy the setting across all channels 15 1 1 Configuring Custom Channel Names 1 Select the Live tab 2 Inthe Channel drop down menu select the channel that you wish to rename Channel Name Position _ Color Setup Covert Disable v Show Tit ne Enable v Record Time Enable v Copy H1 v To AIl v Copy Ar Chee Chann DEA ilt DE ply 3 Click the Name field Use the Virtual Keyboard to enter in the new channel name 4 Click Apply to save your settings 15 1 2 Changing the Position of the Channel Name 1 Select the Live tab 2 Inthe Channel drop down menu select the channel you would like to configure 3 Inthe Position drop down menu select where you would like the channel names to appear e U L Upper left hand corner e D L Lower left hand corner e U R Upper right hand co
106. nection to the system If a firmware upgrade is available 1 After startup a notification will appear asking you to upgrade the firmware Click Yes to upgrade New firmware verison is available Do you want to upgrade oh A Check for update LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 12 Basic Setup LH150 Series 2 Enter the system user name default admin and password default 000000 and click Apply Wait for the firmware update to complete The system will restart once the firmware has been upgraded AX WARNING DO NOT POWER OFF THE DVR OR DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE DURING FIRMWARE INSTALLATION 6 7 Step 7 Verify Camera Image e Power on the cameras and then verify the camera video quality before mounting the cameras to a permanent location e Mount the cameras under a sheltered location Always verify the outdoor rating of your camera before installing it in a permanent location 6 8 Step 8 Set the Time e Set the system time and date for accurate video time stamps Videos with inaccurate times may not be valid as surveillance evidence e For details on setting the system time see 10 Setting the Date and Time page 25 6 9 Default System Password amp Port Numbers JN CAUTION By default the system user name is admin and the password is 000000 It is essential that you create your own password For details see 14 Managing Passwords page 36 The system requires a us
107. ns Overloading Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets extension cords frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and if its appear ance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation have it replaced by your service technician Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Surge Protectors It is highly recommended that the product be connected to a surge protector Doing so will protect the product from damage caused by power surges Surge protectors should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPS Because this product is designed for con tinuous 24 7 operation it is recommended that you connect the product to an uninter ruptible power supply An uninterruptible power supply has an internal battery that will keep the product running in the event of a power outage Uninterruptible power sup plies should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark Ventilation Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reli able operation of the product
108. nt te octivate your yeor warranty This information will be used for verificotion when you call or email Lorex support Required information Your Address 123 Your Street Enter o new address Product Model Number LH338501 wy Serial Number DKO1101201029 Date of Purchese 04 21 2012 Place of Purchase Dasnnansnennannngasnannnsanngnannanngnnngansansngnangncngnansnsne I Yes would like to recsive information fram Lorex Technologies On products services and special offers that mcy ce of interest io me Save Warrant Remole Canneallivily Lom DONS cooount olor you to connect to your Lore iiim roc anyebat in tha etd uing On aOayeloe ferrin we ete cddisn thot a dvarais 24 7 Piscis Nida Thi seneca ft oniy Goatees for producti Pal ore Pe irorbeSlt wang fe heme port cr haia bullir wef feoere owher aad lente connechon ore peaured to f aniue Bhai oe 7 A page pops up to prompt you to register your product for Lorex DDNS Click Set Up a New DDNS LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 155 25 DDNS Setup Advanced 8 Configure the following save Required nformation Product Wormanty LH338501 ae Activote Waranty Device Hame Tom Smith DVR F MAC Address AA AAA RA AR AAAA 00 00 00 09 00 00 URL Requesi tomenith Jorexddns net Sove 8 1 Product Warranty Select the product warranty you created in the previous steps 8 2 Device Name Enter a name for y
109. o apply your settings 17 20 Configuring your System to Beep During Motion You can set your system to beep during motion This is useful to notify you if someone enters or exits an area To configure the system to beep during motion Click the Remote Setting tab and click Alarm gt Motion In the Channel drop down menu select the channel you wish to configure Select the Enable checkbox Beside the Buzzer drop down menu select the beep duration or select OFF to dis able the beep 5 Inthe video window select the area you wish to monitor for motion 6 Click Save to apply your settings ee en Result The system beeps when it detects motion and a green M icon appears The green M icon indicates that the system is only detecting motion but not recording To have the system record motion events enable motion recording in the recording calendar Remote Setting tab gt Record gt Schedule 17 21 Configuring Alarm Notifications Configure the settings for alarm devices not included Note External alarm devices such as glass break detectors not included are required to configure settings in the Alarm menu Some models do not support alarm devices Check the specifications for your DVR to determine if it supports alarm devices To configure alarm notifications 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click Alarm gt Alarm Alarm Cop Ficiresh Alarm In Alarma Type Murze OF f Latch Timo 105
110. o input numeric values such as the time and date To use the Virtual Keyboard 1 Using the mouse click on an option or field such as the User ID and Password fields e The Virtual Keyboard opens e Click Shift to switch between upper and lowercase letters e Click q Pio move the cursor between letters e Click lt to backspace delete e Click Enter to enter your selection e Click ESC to close the virtual keyboard LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 22 Using the On Screen Display To use the Virtual Mini Keyboard 1 Using the Mouse click on an option or field such as the Time or Date fields e The Virtual Mini Keyboard opens e Click d to enter your selection 9 3 Using the Zoom Mode Zoom Mode allows you to zoom in on an image while viewing your cameras live This can be useful if you want to get a closer look at a situation To use the Zoom Mode 1 In Live Viewing Mode select the channel you want to zoom in on in full screen dou ble click the channel if you are in a Split screen View 2 Right click to open the Menu Bar and select the Zoom button E A Zoom icon ap pears on the screen 2 1 Click and drag on the area of the screen you would like to enlarge The image zooms in on the selected area 2 2 The box in the lower right hand corner shows the entire camera picture with a black box around the zoomed in area Click inside the box and drag to move the zoom area 3 Right cli
111. o the bottom of the screen to access the Menu Bar gA i 2 S VOLO AO gb d okt bebe 1 Main Menu Opens the Main Menu 2 Lock Click to log out if a user is currently logged in LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 21 Using the On Screen Display pa Split Screen buttons Select the desired split screen mode available options de pend on the number of channels your DVR has PTZ Opens the PTZ controls Start Stop PTZ Cruise Start or stop the PTZ cruise function Zoom Opens digital zoom Must be in Full screen Live Viewing Mode Record Search Opens the DVR Search Menu This allows you to search for video recorded on the DVR 8 Start Stop Recording Start or stop DVR recording on all channels Password re quired does not override scheduled recording 9 Start Stop SEQ Start or stop Sequence Mode In Sequence Mode DVR automati cally switches between channels every few seconds 10 PIP 1X1 Enable Picture in Picture Mode with one camera in full screen and one in a small window 11 PIP 1X2 Enable Picture in Picture Mode with one camera in full screen and two in small windows 12 Volume Adjust the DVR volume audio capable cameras required not included oO 9 2 Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini Keyboard You can input numeric or text values using the on screen virtual keyboard You will need to use the Virtual Keyboard when entering your User ID and Password The Virtual Mini Key board is used t
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113. of 3 Connect to the DVR s Local IP Address Follow the steps below to confirm connectivity over a local network on a PC or Mac To connect using the DVR s local IP address on a PC 1 Download and install the Client Software for PC from www lorextechnology com 2 Once installation is finished double click the Lorex Stratus Client icon a from the desktop The DVR login screen appears LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 150 DDNS Setup Advanced 3 Configure the following EXAMPLE User login Login Type IP Login v rO IP Address 192 168 5101 X 2 User Name admin O Password eseve D Client Port 9000 Bitrate Sub stream ka Language nali ha C Remember Pwd Open All Channels Preview Login Reset 3 1 Under Login Type select IP Login 3 2 Under IP Address enter the DVR s IP Address e g 192 168 0 100 3 3 Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin 3 4 Under Password enter the DVR s password default 000000 3 5 Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 4 Click Login e If this is the first time connecting to your system you will be prompted to change the password Enter a new 6 character password and click OK Change Password Current password is insecure please change the password New Password Confirm Password OK Cancel To connect using the DVR s local IP address on
114. ore the product to its normal operation e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service techni cian verify that the replacements used have the same safety characteristics as the orig inal parts Use of replacements specified by the product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to de termine that the product is in safe operating condition 1 4 Use 1 2 Cleaning Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Product and Cart Combination When product is installed on a cart product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and un even surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through Openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Lightning For added protection of this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wal
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116. orexddns net 3 3 Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin 3 4 Under Password enter the DVR s password default 000000 3 5 Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 4 Click Login To connect using the DVR s DDNS address on a Mac 1 Install the Lorex Stratus Client on a remote computer 2 Open Safari then click Safari gt Quit Safari This resets Safari to complete the installation 3 Open the Lorex Stratus Client Ea from the Applications list LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 158 DDNS Setup Advanced 4 Configure the following EXAMPLE User login Login Type IP Login as D IP Address tomsmith lorexddns net vL D User Name admin __ _ 3 Password eseese D Client Fort 9000 Bitrate Sub stream ia Language wli kiad Remember Pwd Open All Channels Preview Login Reset 4 1 Under Login Type select IP Login 4 2 Under IP Address enter the Domain name URL Request followed by lorexddns net e g http www tomsmith lorexddns net 4 3 Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin 4 4 Under Password enter the DVR s password default 000000 4 5 Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 5 Click Login LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 159 26 Troubleshooting When a malfunction occurs it may not be serious and can be corrected easily The follow
117. ote Playback Mode allows you to view recorded video saved on your DVR s hard drive To use remote playback mode 1 From the Main Menu tap Remote Playback 2 Tap Select Channel Select the channel you would like to playback from LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 103 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 3 The calendar shows any days that have recorded video for the selected channel with dots under the date Tap on a date to view video from that day Swipe up or down to change the month shown in the calendar c Bail LTE 2 43 Ph gt 43 Bo MENU Remote Playback a October 2013 b Viel Thi Sun Men Tue t2345 6 7 89 10 117 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 EJ 31 EI e IL 09 Fr S l Select channel D Note Swipe up or down to select the month 4 Playback begins at the earliest available recordings from the selected day Use the on screen playback controls LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 104 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device Remote Playback Controls 0000 Bell LTE 243 PM 7 amha lt Back OOOO OOO 1 Playback Bar Shows times with recorded video available 2 Pause Play 3 Stop 4 Slow Playback 5 Fast Forward 6 Step Forward Advance the video by one frame 7 Take Screenshot 8 Manual Record Tap to start stop manual recording 9 Mute Unmute 10 Zoom Change scope of times shown in Playback Bar
118. our device You can enter your name busi ness name or anything of your choice This is used to identify this device in your list of activated DDNS accounts that appears anytime you visit the DDNS page 8 3 MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your Lorex product To find the MAC address LI Press the al button on the front panel or remote control to open the System Information window OR Right click and click the Main Menu button Ea Enter the DVR password default 000000 Then click System gt Info 8 4 URL Request Enter the web site address that will be used to connect to your Lorex product For example if you enter tomsmith the address to access your video will be http www tomsmith lorexddns net LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 156 25 DDNS Setup Advanced 9 Click Save to register your product for DDNS A confirmation email will be sent to the email address used to register for My Lorex You will need this information to ena ble remote access to your system Record your information below Domain name URL Request DDNS User Name Device DDNS password 25 2 3 Step 3 of 4 Enable DDNS on the DVR To enable DDNS in your DVR 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button Ea Enter the system password if prompted 2 Click Network and select the DDNS tab 3 Configure the following Domain Name User Name lt a Updated successfully At 2
119. ove for details on how to save your DVR configuration 2 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click Main Menu iam 3 Click Advanced and select the Maintain tab LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 70 15 Using the Main Menu 4 Click Load Settings The DVR will load the saved settings from the USB flash drive and then restart LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 71 Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac This DVR features connectivity using the exclusive Lorex Stratus Connectivity This cloud enabled service allows for Internet connectivity without requiring any network configura tion Up to 3 devices may connect to the system at the same time This section refers to Internet setup on PC or Mac for smartphone tablet setup see 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device page 99 16 1 System Requirements Prior to using Lorex Stratus Client make sure your system meets or exceeds the following system requirements Description Requirement CPU Pentium 4 or above Operating System Windows 7 8 Mac OSX 10 6 6 and above Intel processors only Memory 256 MB RAM or greater Video 16 MB of video memory Network LAN 10 100 BaseT Network Network WAN 384 Kbps upload2 Browser Safari 6 0 and above Mac 1 For the latest compatibility list check www lorextechnology com as new software ver sions are released to the market 2 Anupload spe
120. p Delete 3 Tap Delete to confirm To modify a DVR 1 Tap G 2 Tap on the DVR you would like to modify 3 Change the connection details as needed and then tap Save 18 3 11 Managing Favorites You can use Device Manager to add or remove cameras from your favorites list Your fa vorites list appears in the Live View and Remote Playback modes for quick access to cer tain cameras To add remove favorites 1 Tap G 2 Tap Favorites 6 Ghama if Channa i a EC raieret tM LE Chaire ia E Cir a Chance TF E uamalgi E Charen is E Cmiraj 1a LE TEN T Ghamai F A Ghama 14 a Casal 14 E Chanel 14 ne cal a amp LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 117 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 18 4 Android Use the Lorex Eco Stratus application to connect to your DVR on an Android smartphone or tablet Note The instructions below may differ depending on the model of your Android device Prerequisites e Connect your DVR to your router using an Ethernet cable e Make sure to upgrade your DVR to the latest firmware version You must have the latest DVR firmware and mobile apps to connect to the DVR over the Internet Note For the latest list of supported apps and devices visit www lorextechnology com support 18 4 1 Connecting to Your System Using Lorex Eco Stratus 1 Install Lorex Eco Stratus from the Google Play Store Note For support on downloading o
121. pp opens in Live View and streams video from all connected cameras LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 119 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 18 4 2 Lorex Eco Stratus Interface 1 Live View Tap a channel to select it Double tap to view a channel in full screen Swipe left or right to change cameras or pages Disconnect selected channel Disconnect connect all channels Screenshot Manual Record Select Device PTZ Controls Select Display Mode a Or OF oe er iS LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 120 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 18 4 3 Taking Screenshots 1 Tap ao during live view or playback e lf taking screenshots from live view Select the grid area you would like to take a screenshot from or tap win to take a screenshot from all connected cameras b d tw E 2 To view screenshots see 18 4 7 Viewing Screenshots page 124 18 4 4 Taking Manual Recordings 1 Tap E during live view or playback e If taking manual recordings from live view Tap the grid area you would like to start recording on Tap again when you would like to stop recording e If taking manual recordings from playback Tap E when you would like to stop recording 2 To view manual recordings see 18 4 8 Viewing Manual Recordings page 126 18 4 5 Using PTZ Controls If you have a PTZ camera not included connected you may control it using the app
122. pply to save your settings 15 7 2 Changing Time Format You can change the way the system displays the date and time format i e 6 00 pm or 18 00 To change the time format 1 Select the General tab 2 Inthe Time Format drop down menu select 12 Hour or 24 Hour 3 Click Apply to save your settings 15 7 3 Changing the System Language 1 In the Language drop down menu select your desired system language 2 Click Apply to save your settings 3 Right click until you exit the menu Follow the on screen instructions to restart your system 15 7 4 Changing Video Output NTSC amp PAL To change the video output 1 Inthe Video Format drop down menu select NTSC or PAL 2 Click Apply to save your settings 15 7 5 Configuring Menu Time Out and Auto Logout The Menu Time Out setting allows you to configure how long the system menu will remain on the screen during inactivity If passwords are enabled it also enables the Auto Logout which allows the system to lock itself after the system is idle for the selected duration To configure Auto Logout 1 Select the General tab In the Menu Time Out drop down menu select the desired time before the system locks itself 2 Click Apply to save your settings Note You will need your system s user name and password to unlock the system 15 7 6 Adding Users amp Changing the Admin Password e For details on changing admin and user passwords see 14 Managing Passwords page 3
123. r installing Android apps consult your Android device s instruction manual or the manufacturer s support site 2 Tap the Lorex Eco Stratus icon Ea to open the app 3 Tap Device Manager Live View Remote Playback Record Playback Image View Device Manager Help 4 Tap Add Device Manager LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 118 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 5 Configure the following EXAMPLE Device Manager Device Mame ECO4 Logan Type Device ID BE dem6a99b4934 Cieni Pori User Hame Channels 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 9000 admin bebe d Under Device Name enter a name for your DVR of your choice opr 40 Press the QR code icon next to Device ID and line up the QR code on the top of the DVR using the camera on your device OR If your device does not have a camera manually enter the Device ID printed on the label Device ID XXXXXXXXX Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 Under User Name enter the DVR s User Name default admin Under Password enter the DVR s Password default 000000 6 Tap Save If this is the first time connecting to the system you will be prompted to change the DVR password Tap Confirm Enter the new 6 character password and tap Save This password will be used to connect to your system from now on 7 Tap Save again to connect to the DVR The a
124. r select Disable to disable overwrite DEVICI HDD PTZ No State Free T otal Free Time Select 541G 953G 143Hour No Disk 0 O OHour O Overwrite Auto v Format HOO Format SE Defaur Apply 4 Click Apply to save your settings 15 6 3 Formatting USB Flash Drives AX CAUTION Formatting a USB flash drive erases all data on the drive This step cannot be undone 1 Insert a USB flash drive not included into one of the USB ports 2 Inthe main menu click Device gt HDD HOD PTZ No State Free Total Free Time amp 4 5 C 3 4 4 IOl i No Disk 0 0 OHour Overwrite Auto v Format HDD Format USE Default s Apply 3 Click Format USB then click OK Wait for formatting to complete LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 62 15 Using the Main Menu 15 7 System The System tab allows you to configure the system time and user accounts e For instructions on how to set the system time including how to setup automatic Day light Savings Time adjustments or NTP see 10 Setting the Date and Time page 25 15 7 1 Changing Date Format You can change the way the system displays the time i e Month Day Year To change the date format 1 Select the General tab 2 Inthe Date Format drop down menu select the desired format Choose from MM DD YY Month Day Year YY MM DD Year Month Date or DD MM YY Day Month Year 3 Click A
125. rdable media such as USB memo ry keys and blank CD DVD media LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 77 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software To record video 1 Click ce next to the channel that you wish to capture video from The video will re cord to the default save directory 2 Click a to stop video recording 17 4 Showing Hiding Channels The Active Channel List is a convenient way to show hide the cameras that display in the main viewing window To show or hide video in the main video window 1 Click a beside the channel number to show a channel Click La again to hide the channel 17 5 Viewing the Bit Rate e Right click on a channel and click Show Bit rate to display the video bit rate LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 78 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software Show bit rate 17 6 Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video 1 Click the Local Setting tab Local Setting Record Path C Users lab Desktop 2 Download Path D DVR DownLoad Snapshot Path D DVR Capture File type avi x Interval 2 Click fac beside the desired category to browse for a save directory 3 Select the desired save directory and then click OK 4 Click Save to save your changes 17 7 Changing the Format of Recorded Video PC Only You can change the format of recorded video saved using Remote Surveillance This al lows you to directly backup footage from your DVR as an
126. rease The Total field shows you the total number of created presets and the No field shows you the number of the preset you are currently creating j gt TOTAL O Time 003 Save Clear 4 Complete the steps above to create additional presets as needed Press Save when you are finished to save all created presets 21 3 3 Selecting PTZ Presets 1 Inthe No field select the number of the preset you would like to select 2 Click Go to to go to the preset 21 3 4 Deleting PTZ Presets 1 Inthe No field select the number of the preset you would like to delete 2 Click Clear to delete the preset and click Save to save your changes 21 3 5 Starting Stopping PTZ Cruise When PTZ cruise is enabled the camera will cycle through saved presets You must set and save presets to use PTZ cruise To start stop PTZ cruise 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Start Cruise button E Enter the sys tem password The camera will cycle through PTZ presets e To stop the PTZ cruise right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Stop Cruise button E Enter the system password LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 138 22 Connecting Additional External Monitors LH150 Series Connect one monitor to the VGA port and one to the HDMI port to display the system in terface on two monitors simultaneously Use the Video Output port BNC on the rear panel of the system to connect an external monitor This is useful if
127. record on each channel Optional Use the Copy and Copy To drop down menus to copy recording settings to one or all channels Click Copy to copy recording settings Click Apply to save your settings Note Increasing the resolution or quality settings may decrease the amount of Frames per Second FPS the DVR can record depending on the specifications of your DVR model If you receive an error message when saving your changes reduce the Resolution Quality or FPS and try again LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 50 15 Using the Main Menu 15 3 Search The Search menu allows you to search for recorded video and system logs e For details on playing back video see 12 Playback page 29 e For details on backing up video see 13 Backup page 34 15 3 1 Using the Event Search Event Search allows you to find videos that are marked as Alarm or Continuous record ing type This allows you to quickly and easily sort though videos that only have alarm attributes Note Videos are not marked as Alarm unless continuous recording is turned off and motion or alarm settings are enabled To perform an Event Search 1 Click the Event Search tab 2 Configure the following e Search Date Enter the month date and year e CH Select the channels you wish to search e Search Time Enter the time range you wish to search e Type Select the recording type you wish to search for LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 5
128. ree firmware upgrade if one is available Extract 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 Insert the flash drive into one of the USB ports Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button Ea Click Advanced LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 66 15 Using the Main Menu 6 Click Firmware Update ware Upgrade Load Defaut Peboot Shut Down Load Setingds Save semngs Defaut App ly 7 Follow the on screen instructions to update the firmware AX WARNING Do not remove the USB flash drive or power off the DVR during the firmware update Wait for the system to reboot 15 8 4 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 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button Ea 2 Click Advanced Then click Load Default LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 67 15 Using the Main Menu 3 Select the menus that you wish to restore to default settings or click All to restore the entire system to default settings Note It is recommended to leave the Network menu unchecked when restoring the system to factory de faults If you restor
129. rm Wait for the file to be saved BACKUP CONFIRM From 18 03 10 To 18 03 29 Total files Total size 1665 KB r you sure to backup 13 3 Viewing Backed Up Video To view the downloaded video you must install the Lorex Player software e For PC instructions see 19 Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC page 129 e For Mac instructions see 20 Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac page 133 LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 35 14 Managing Passwords Note By default the system user name is admin and the password is 000000 Passwords are enabled by de fault and are required to access the Main Menu The password is required to log into the system remotely using a computer or mobile device You will be prompted to create a custom password after you connect for the first time The system supports the following account types e admin system administrator has full control of the system and can change both administrator and user passwords and enable disable password protection e user normal user only has access to live viewing search playback and other func tions You may set up multiple user accounts with varying levels of access to the system For security reasons it is essential that you change the password on your system By de fault the system password is enabled 14 1 Changing Passwords You can change the system password of the admin and user accounts from the Users menu
130. rner e D R Lower right hand corner e Disable Do not display the channel name 4 Optional Use the drop downs next to Copy to copy settings to another channel or all channels Click the Copy button to copy settings 5 Click Apply to save your settings 15 1 3 Adjusting Camera Color Settings 1 Select the Live tab 2 Inthe Channel drop down menu select the channel that you wish to configure LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 41 Using the Main Menu 3 Click the Setup button next to Color The Color Setup window opens HUF BRIGHT CONTRAST SATURATION Default Apply 4 Drag the slider to adjust the Hue Brightness Contrast and Saturation 5 Click Apply to save your settings 15 1 4 Enabling Covert Recording Covert Recording blanks out the screen so that it seems as if the system is not recording Covert channels are only visible when the admin account logs in using a remote computer or mobile device To enable covert recording Select the Live tab In the Channel drop down menu select the channel you wish to hide In the Covert drop down menu select Enable Click Apply to save your settings RES 15 1 5 Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display To add remove the time stamp in the system display 1 In the Show Time and Record Time drop down menu select enable or disable 2 Click Apply to save your settings 15 1 6 Configuring Sequence Time Sequence time refers to the amount of ti
131. ross all cameras when checked 15 Change Scope Change the time range shown on the playback bar lo oe MND 18 3 8 Viewing Screenshots You can view screenshots using the app To view screenshots 1 Tap I 2 Select the DVR with screenshots you would like to view Then select the day you would like to open LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 114 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 3 Tap the screenshot you would like to view 18 3 9 Viewing Manual Recordings You can view manual recordings using the app To view manual recordings 23 1 Tap BS 2 Tap the DVR you would like to view manual recordings from Then select the day you would like to open 3 Tap the recording file you would like to view 4 Use the on screen playback controls LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 115 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device Manual Record Playback Controls 0 0 7 0 0 13 Back Tap to select a different video file Pause Play Stop Slow Fast Forward Next Frame Screenshot Mute Unmute Playback Bar Select playback time OoN wD Z 18 3 10 Using Device Manager to Manage DVRs You can use the Device Manager to add delete or modify your DVRs To delete a DVR 1 Tap o LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 116 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 2 Swipe to the left on the DVR you would like to delete and ta
132. ruction man ual for details To enter PTZ camera settings in the DVR 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button Ea Enter the system password default 000000 2 Click Device and select the PTZ tab LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 135 21 Connecting a PTZ Camera LH150 Series 3 Configure the following according to your PTZ camera s specifications 4 HDD Channel Protocol Baud Rate 9600 Data Bit Sti 1S Bi z e Pal ity g None Cruise Tg Disable Address 001 Copy i a v To All D SEMI ADI 1 Channel Select the channel the PTZ camera is connected to Protocol Select from Pelco D or Pelco P Baud rate Select the PTZ camera s baud rate Data Bit Select from 5 8 data bits Stop Bit Select from 1 or 2 stop bits Parity Select from None Odd Even Mark or Space Cruise Select Enable to enable PTZ cruise Address Enter the PTZ camera s address Click Apply to save your settings 21 2 Using the PTZ Menu Local DVR To control the PTZ camera locally on your DVR 1 2 Select the channel that the PTZ camera is connected to Right click and press the PTZ button G Enter the system password The PTZ menu opens Use the on screen PTZ controls to control the camera LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 136 21 Connecting a PTZ Camera LH150 Series PTZ Controls ZOOM No FOCUS Time 003 IRIS Save Clear eS eS YS Channe
133. select the checkbox under Audio to enable or disable audio recording RECORD E Display Rec Para Schedule MainStream ee Fps Audio g a a aAa Devic Copy CHI v To i System Advanced Default Apply Exit 3 Click Apply to save your settings 15 2 5 Configuring Recording Quality Resolution and Video Frame Rate You can configure the recording quality recording resolution and video frame rate for each channel To change the recording quality recording resolution and video frame rate 1 Click the MainStream tab 2 Under Mode select D1 or 960H 960H will enable larger wide screen formats but it will decrease the number of Frames Per Second available for recording on 8 16 chan nel models Note If you change this setting the DVR will restart when you save changes REC Para Schedule Main Steam Mode Di Total FFS 921 Remained FPS 44 3 Under the Quality drop down menu select from Good Better or Best to adjust the quality of recordings on each channel LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 49 15 Using the Main Menu Under the Resolution drop down menu select the Recording Resolution for each channel e lf D1 is selected available options are CIF 820x240 HD1 720x240 or D1 720x480 e If 960H mode is selected available options are 480x240 960x240 or 960x480 Under the FPS drop down menu select the number of frames per second you want the DVR to
134. splayed in the Playback Bar By default the Playback Bar displays recordings recorded on the day selected for playback from 00 00 24 00 You can change the time range to narrow in on a specific time LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 31 12 Playback To control the time range of the Playback Bar 1 During Playback mode click to open the time range controls bn M P N JE S L l 2 Click 30m 1H 2H or 24H to select a time range For example if 30m is selected the playback bar will show 15 minutes before to 15 minutes after the currently playing time OR To create a custom time range 2 1 Click EA The button will become colored 2 2 Move your mouse to the time you where you would like the range to start and click Then move your mouse to the time you where you would like the range to end and click The start and end times will be replaced by the 1st and 2nd times that you clicked on 12 1 4 Using Zoom in Playback Mode You can use Zoom in Playback Mode This is useful if you need a closer look at recorded video Note Zoom is only available when a single channel is selected for playback To use zoom in Playback Mode 1 Open Playback Mode with only one channel selected For details see 12 1 Playing Back Recorded Video page 29 LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 32 12 Playback 2 Click to open Zoom Note Playback controls are not available when Zoom is activated
135. system You must have the latest DVR firmware and client software or mobile apps to con nect to the DVR over the Internet You can enable or disable firmware upgrade prompts from appearing The system must be connected to the Internet to enable automatic firmware updates LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 65 15 Using the Main Menu To configure firmware upgrade notifications 1 4 Select the Auto Upgrade tab i Check for update Derat App Detect Under Auto Upgrade select Enable to enable automatic firmware updates Mes sages for firmware upgrades will appear on the DVR locally and via client software Check Check for update to enable local messages on the DVR to notify you for up dates The system will check for firmware upgrades every hour Note Click Detect to check for firmware updates manually Click Apply to save changes 15 8 3 Upgrading the System Firmware Using a USB Thumb Drive If your system is not connected to the Internet you may also download firmware upgrades for free from www lorextechnology com and install them manually using a USB thumb drive not included You must have the latest DVR firmware and client software or mobile apps to con nect to the DVR over the Internet To upgrade the system firmware 1 In 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 f
136. t Week or Date This allows you to select whether DST should begin and end at the beginning of the week or on a specific date e Start Time End Time Enter when DST starts and ends 3 Click Apply to save your settings 10 2 Using a NTP Server to set your System Time A NTP Network Time Protocol server syncs your system time with an online time server Lorex provides a free NTP service that allows your DVR to automatically update the time for Daylight Savings Time Note A constant Internet connection is required to use the NTP feature To enable NTP 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button Ea LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 26 10 Setting the Date and Time 2 Click System Beside NTP click Setup Record Search M Network 7 Alarm BEET Apply 3 Configure the following e Enable Select Enable e Server Address Select ntp lorexddns net recommended as the time server or select another time server e Time Zone Select your region s time zone 4 Click Update Now to connect to the time server 5 Click Apply to save your settings LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 27 11 Recording By default the system is set to immediately record video from connected cameras in Con tinuous Recording Mode Recording Continuous Normal continuous recording You can set the system to stop recording once the hard drive is full or to continually
137. ted to this product should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not be modi fied so as to defeat the safety features This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire If in doubt contact qualified service personnel 1 2 Installation 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Follow all operating instructions 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for fu ture reference 3 Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarization Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 1 Important Safeguards 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your location consult your video dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructio
138. tem to Beep During Motion 0ceseeeeee 91 17 21 Configuring Alarm Notifications ccccceeceee cess eeeeeaeeeeeeeneeenens 91 17 22 Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode ccceeceeeeeeneeeeeeeeees 92 17 23 Configuring PTZ Parameters cccccceceeeeeeee cess eeeeeneeeaeeeaeeanens 92 17 24 Configuring the System Time and Date ccecececeeneeeeeeeeeeeeees 93 17 25 Changing the System s Menu Time Out cecceeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeens 94 17 26 Configuring System User ACCOUNTS ccccccece cess eeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeaeees 94 17 27 Viewing System Information ccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeseesaeees 95 17 28 Configuring Firmware Upgrades ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeneeanens 95 17 29 Manually Upgrading System Firmware cccceceeeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 95 17 30 Restoring Default Settings a boedei ainiai 96 17 31 Configuring Event SettingS ccceceecee eee eeee sees eeeeeneeeaeeeneeaeens 97 LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US vii Table of contents 18 19 20 21 17 32 Configuring AUtO ReEDOOt ccce sce ece eee e eee eeee seat eeeeeaeeeeeeeneeanes 97 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 5 99 18 1 Supported Apps and Platforms ccc cece cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 99 19 2 IIPMONG sabvewica a E A E E caw oekaall sonra E E 99 18 2 1 Connecting to Your System Using L
139. tings to The recording schedule is arranged as a grid Each row represents a recording type Continuous Motion and Alarm and each box represents an hour Click the recording grid and select the type and duration of recording Optional Use the top Copy and Copy To drop down to copy the recording schedule to a specific day or all days Click Copy to copy the schedule Optional Use the bottom Copy and Copy To drop down to copy the recording sched ule to a specific channel or all channels Click Copy to copy the schedule 6 Click Save to apply your settings m O ol 17 14 Configuring System Recording Quality 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click Record gt MainStream MainStream Hrasouion Minie Themen 2 Under Resolution Mode select D1 or 960H If you change the Resolution Mode set ting the system will restart once you save your changes 3 Configure the following e Channel Select the channel you wish to apply the settings to e Resolution Select the desired recording resolution e FPS Framerate Select the desired recording frame rate Note that higher frame rates require greater bandwidth consumption during remote viewing e Audio Select whether you want the system to record audio audio cameras re quired not included LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 86 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 4 Click Save to apply your settings 17 15 Configuring Basic Network Settings T
140. to installation Mounting The cameras provided with this system should be mounted only as in structed in this guide or the instructions that came with your cameras using the pro vided mounting brackets LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US Important Safeguards 17 Camera Installation Cameras are not intended for submersion in water Not all cam eras can be installed outdoors Check your camera environmental rating to confirm if they can be installed outdoors When installing cameras outdoors installation in a sheltered area is required 1 3 Service 1 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e lf the product has been exposed to rain or water e lf the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged e lf the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Ad just only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper ad justment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to rest
141. to take a E screenshot from or tap E to take a screenshot from all connected cameras iit Le F ay Al 7i me MEMU Live View 2 Toview screenshots see 18 2 7 Viewing Screenshots page 105 18 2 4 Taking Manual Recordings 1 Tap E during live view or playback e ftaking manual recordings from live view tap the grid area you would like to start recording on Tap again when you would like to stop recording e ftaking manual recordings from playback tap E when you would like to stop recording 2 To view manual recordings see 18 2 8 Viewing Manual Recordings page 106 18 2 5 Using PTZ Controls If you have a PTZ camera not included connected you may control it using the app Note You must configure the system to communicate with the PTZ camera locally before you can control it us ing the app For details see 21 Connecting a PTZ Camera LH150 Series page 135 To use PTZ Controls 1 Tap the channel with your PTZ camera 2 Tap acs to open PTZ controls 3 Double tap the channel to select it in full screen Use the PTZ controls LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 102 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device PTZ Camera Controls seem Boll 11 42 AM 7 70 eR lt MENU Live View Directional Arrows Click the arrows to control the camera Call Preset Set Speed Zoom In Out Focus In Out Iris In Out ot ee ND 18 2 6 Using Remote Playback Mode on iPhone Rem
142. tton 3 Drag the sliders to the left or right to adjust the Left Right Top or Bottom Margin 4 Click Apply to save your settings and click OK to confirm 15 1 11 Adding Privacy Zones A privacy zone allows you to block out up to 4 portions of each channel with a black square JN CAUTION Areas covered by privacy zones are not visible in recordings To configure a privacy zone 1 Click the Privacy Zone tab LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 44 15 Using the Main Menu 5 6 In the Channel drop down menu select the channel you wish to configure Configure the following e Channel Select the channel you wish to configure e Privacy Zone Select ON to enable privacy zones or OFF to disable privacy zones e Area Setup Select the Area1 4 checkboxes to enable up to 4 privacy zones Click the Setup button next to Mask Area The Privacy Area setup screen opens e Click on a privacy area and drag to change its location e Click on the edge of a privacy area and drag to resize a privacy area e Right click when you are finished to exit Optional Use the drop downs next to Copy to copy privacy areas to another channel or all channels Click the Copy button to copy privacy areas Click Apply to save your settings 15 1 12 Creating a Custom Split screen Display You can create a custom split screen display and re arrange where channels are placed LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US
143. ty settings of the PTZ camera Cruise Select Enable or Disable Address Select the address of the PTZ camera Click Save to apply your settings 17 24 Configuring the System Time and Date 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click System gt General General Refresh Save yem Tene oi a g Dale F ra HMD Y Time Format EL a ENGLISH ium ee LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 93 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software 2 Configure the system format and time e System Time Enter the desired system time and date An on screen calendar ap pears when you click the date e Date Format Select the desired format the date is displayed in e Time Format Select between 12 hour or 24 hour time formats 3 Select DST to enable daylight savings time or NTP to sync the time with a NTP time server Note Using the NTP feature requires that your DVR have a constant Internet connection 17 25 Changing the System s Menu Time Out 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click System gt General 2 Inthe Menu Timeout drop down menu select the duration the menu stays on screen before disappearing 3 Click Save to apply your changes 17 26 Configuring System User Accounts You can add user accounts on the system To configure the user accounts menu 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click System gt Users lapis J w Peco Bileg Search MB Pasamecicr ETET Haik Manije En fin Mesto coca B
144. ur credit card will not be billed when downloading the app e Connect your DVR to your router using an Ethernet cable included e Make sure to upgrade your DVR to the latest firmware version You must have the latest DVR firmware and mobile apps to connect to the DVR over the Internet Note For the latest list of supported apps and devices visit www lorextechnology com support 18 2 1 Connecting to Your System Using Lorex Eco Stratus 1 Install the Lorex Eco Stratus app for free from the App Store 2 Tap the Lorex Eco Stratus icon Ea to open the app 3 Tap Device Manager 2 39 PM E MENU Ey Live Wiga Record Playback Image View gt Remote Playback 5 LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 99 18 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 4 Tap oi Bell LTI 236 PM 7 358 MENU Device Manager 5 Configure the following EXAMPLE neon Byl F ti AM 7 On Back Device Save Name DYR1 Login Type Device ID Device ID fE semsaon04934 Client Port 9000 User Name admin 600 Password LETETT Channels 8 Gonen 5 1 Under Name enter a name for your DVR of your choice DYD 5 2 Press the QR code icon next to Device ID and line up the QR code on the top of the DVR using the camera on your device OR If your device does not have a camera e g 1st generation iPad manually enter the Device ID printed on the label Device ID xxxxxxxxx 5 3 Under Client Port ent
145. ve your settings LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 56 15 Using the Main Menu If you select Enable and want to use your own email server 1 Configure the following SSL Select ON OFF to enable disable Secure Socket Layer protocol SMTP Port Enter the port used by your SMTP server SMTP Server Enter your SMTP Server address Sender Email Enter the sender email address This can be any address of your choice Sender Password Enter your email server s password Receiver Email Enter the recipient s email address Interval Enter the interval the DVR waits before sending a new email notification 2 Click Apply to save your settings 3 Right click until you have exited all menus You will be prompted to restart 15 4 6 Configuring DDNS settings Lorex DDNS is available as an optional connectivity option Please see 25 DDNS Setup Advanced page 149 for details The primary connectivity option uses Lorex Stratus Connectivity to connect to your system over the Internet without requiring port forwarding or DDNS registration For details see 16 Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac page 72 To configure DDNS settings 1 Visit http www lorexddns net and register fora DDNS account 2 Click the DDNS tab Domain Name cavirtest User Name Updated successfully At 2013 04 15 13 19 40 5 a au f appn 3 Configure the following DDNS Select Enable Server Select LOREXDDNS default
146. viewing modes e MENU Press to open the Main Menu In menus press to go back exit menus e 0 Press 0 three times to show the mouse cursor on the BNC monitor or the monitor connected with VGA HDMI 2 Navigation cursors Press to navigate menus 4 Press to select menu items In Live Viewing Mode press to access System Information 3 SUB MENU Press to open the Menu Bar 4 MUTE Press to mute un mute audio during Live Viewing and Playback Mode Audio capable cameras not included are required for audio recording and listen in audio functionality LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 18 Remote Control 5 Playback controls id In Playback Mode press to fast forward increase fast forward speed 44 In Playback Mode press to rewind increase rewind speed In Live Viewing Mode press to open the Search Menu to select video for playback e In Playback Mode press to play video Il In Live Viewing Mode press to start Sequence Mode e n Playback Mode press to pause video Press repeatedly to step through video frames f Press to stop recording Password required does not override scheduled recording Record Press to resume recording after recording has been stopped Pass word required Note When using the remote control to enter password and camera titles select the field using the navigation buttons press 4 and then press the number buttons 8 2 16 Channel Remote Control
147. w 6 character password and click OK Change Password Current password is insecure please change the password New Password Confirm Password OK Cancel 4 Enter the new password in the login screen and click Login to connect to the DVR The Client Software connects to your DVR and streams live video from your cameras Mac LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 74 16 Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac ss Visit www lorextechnology com and download the Client Software for Mac 2 Extract the installer file and double click it to install 3 Open Safari then click Safari gt Quit Safari This resets Safari to complete the installation 4 Open the Lorex Stratus Client icon Ea from the Applications list User login Login Type Device ID 0O Device ID dem736aezdt7 z TO User Name diain 3 Password tae e N 7 Client Port 9000 ee Bitrate Sub stream 4 Language English ji Li Remember Pwd Wi Open All Channels Preview Login Reset 4 1 Under Login Type select Device ID 4 2 Under Device ID enter the DVR s Device ID See the label on the top of the DVR to find the Device ID 4 3 _ Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin 4 4 Under Password enter the DVR s password default 000000 4 5 Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 4 6 Click Login e lf this is the first time connecting to your s
148. way on the se lected monitor You will need to disable View Setup to return to normal operation 4 2 Under View Mode select the desired viewing mode Single Quad Nine Six teen or Twentyfive Note The options available depend on the number of channels your DVR has 4 3 Click Vout Setup A menu appears that allows you to select the arrangement of channels 5 Click the drop down menus to select which channels to show on the screen and the ar rangement of channels Default 6 Click Apply to save changes Click Ok Right click repeatedly to and return to live viewing 7 Press 0 on the remote control 3 times to restore the system interface to the VGA HDMI monitor LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 140 23 Recording Audio LH150 Series The system can also record audio for up to 4 channels 16 channel models or 8 channels 8 channel model You must have audio capable cameras not included or self powered microphones not included in order to record audio on the system To enable audio recording 1 Connect the BNC video cable from the camera to one of the BNC Video Input ports on the rear panel of the DVR between 1 and 4 16 channel models or any Video Input port 8 channel For example connect the camera to Video INPUT port 1 2 Connect the RCA audio cable from the camera to the corresponding Audio Input Fol lowing the example in step 1 you would connect the cable to Audio Input port 1 3 Ri
149. ystem you will be prompted to change the password Enter a new 6 character password and click OK Change Password Current password is insecure please change the password New Password Confirm Password OK Cancel 5 Enter the new password in the login screen and click Login to connect to the DVR The Client Software connects to your DVR and streams live video from your cameras LX400012 r 2 0 12066 12066 en US 75 17 Using the PC Mac Client Software Upon login the Live tab opens The Client Software interface is the same on PC or Mac 1 Navigation Tabs Allows you to access the following tabs Live Watch live video Playback View saved video footage Remote Setting Configure system and networking options Local setting Configure where local files are stored on your hard drive Logout Exits remote viewing 2 Active Channel List Displays channels that are currently live 3 Main Screen Main display screen for live viewing and playback You can also drag the screens to any desired position 4 Viewing options B Click to open all connected channels gd Click to close all connected channels Note that the system continues to re cord when you close channels remotely O Previous page o Next page Click to open the selected channel in full screen view Click to select the desired split screen viewing options 5 Split screen Views Click the desired viewing mode 6 Mute Click

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