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LH020 ECO Blackbox2 Series Security DVR

1. Changing Date Format You can change the way the system displays the time i e Month Day Year To change the date format Select the General tab In the 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 Click Apply to save your settings 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 Select the General tab In the Time Format drop down menu select 12 Hour or 24 Hour Click Apply to save your settings Changing the System Language In the Language drop down menu select your desired system language Click Apply to save your settings Right click until you exit the menu Follow the on screen instructions to restart your system Using the Main Menu Changing Video Output NTSC amp PAL To change the video output In the Video Format drop down menu select NTSC or PAL Click Apply to save your settings 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 Select the General tab In the Menu Time Out drop down m
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3. Mode SDN Total FPS 921 R E m peee K AT of Mts leida NOTE On the 8 or 16 channel model oe a Tha mE l increasing the resolution or quality II OA 02 for 30 Bes settings will decrease the amount of Frames per Second FPS the DVR can record If you receive an error message when Saving your changes reduce the Resolution Quality or FPS and try again Recording Recording quality Resolution Frames per Second 3 Under the Quality drop down menu select from Good Better or Best to adjust the quality of recordings on each channel 4 Under the Resolution drop down menu select the Recording Resolution for each channel e f D1 is selected available options are CIF 320x240 HD1 720x240 or D1 720x480 e If 960H mode is selected available options are 480x240 960x240 or 960x480 5 Under the FPS drop down menu select the number of frames per second you want the DVR to record on each channel 40 Using the Main Menu Search 6 Click on the hour of the video you want to The Search menu allows you pa nac to search for saved video on 7 your system for playback and backup Select the channel or channels you want to play back Searching for Video on the System 1 Inthe main menu click Search or click the Search Menu button fe in the menu bar 2 Inthe CH drop down menu select the channel you wish to search or select All to search all channels 3 Click the Search Date field to ente
4. OK Cancel e Enter the new password in the login screen and click Login to connect to the DVR DDNS Setup Access your DVR Remotely over the Internet 116 Setting up DDNS connectivity allows you to view your DVR from any computer or compatible 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 Port forward the HTTP and Client ports default 80 and 9000 on your router to your DVR s IP address Create a DDNS account Enable DDNS on the DVR Test the remote connection by entering your DDNS address in a web browser 1 Appendix F DDNS Setup Advanced 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 e Use the Lorex 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 following 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
5. a Device Oi System Advanced Firmware Update Load Default Events Maintain 4 Click Save to apply your settings 80 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device A Oe 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 solution which allows for easy access using a mobile device without requiring network configuration or a computer to complete the setup NOTE Up to 3 devices can connect to the system at the same time Compatible Devices and Platforms Platform Supported Versions and Devices App Name Get App From IOS IOS v 5 0 and higher Lorex ECO Stratus Apple App Store iPhone iPod Touch iPad 1st generation and above Android v 2 2 and above Lorex ECO Stratus Google Play Store For the latest device compatibility list visit www lorextechnology com iPhone iPad Use the Lorex ECO Stratus application to connect to your DVR on the iPhone or iPad NOTE Resolution is scaled up for the iPad screen Prerequisites e iOS version 9 0 and above e An iTunes account requires valid credit card number Your credit card will not be billed when downloading the Lorex ECO Stratus 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 la
6. 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 connected 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 Full Screen check boxsothatthe system goes into fullscreen mode when motion or an alarm trigger Is detected Click Apply to save your settings 47 Using the Main Menu Device The Device menu allows you to configure hard drive and PTZ settings and format a USB flash drive not included e For details on connecting PTZ cameras not included see Appendix B Connecting a PTZ Camera on page 103 Configuring Hard Drive settings To format the hard drive ATTENTION Format
7. Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac Loading Individual Video Files To load files saved onto your hard drive 1 Click the Load new file button 67 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 Open LORE PLAYE MAT e 5H LI Backup si Q CAO CMS 11062 2 ch00000 400 264 Record 00000 0400 264 Snap chO0000 0400 264 Double click file to begin playback 3 Double click the video file in the playlist to begin playback Loading Multiple Video Files You can load an entire folder of video files To load multiple video files saved onto your hard drive 1 Click the Load folder button 2 Select the desired folder you wish to add to the playlist Click Open to add all the videos in the folder PLAYER MAC Ch 1106 23 00000000000004 110631 i OOOI 1067 t 00000000005 110627 Double click file to begin playback 3 Double click the video file in the playlist to begin playback 101 Appendix A System Specifications SYSTEM Operating System Pantaplex Mumbar of Channels INPUTS OUTPUTS Videon IM Video OUT VGA OUT HDMI Audio Ih Audio CUT USE Pori Alarm P Alann UT Video Ouiput Resolution PTZ contra DISPLAY Live Display live Disploy Speed QSD Sytem Mevigation Motion rea Setting Sonclliity levele Plemwenre Upgrade User
8. Using the Main Menu Display e U L Upper left hand corner e D L Lower left hand corner e U R Upper right hand corner e D R Lower right hand corner e Disable Do not display the channel name The display menu allows you to configure camera Image settings and video output settings Tip If you want to apply settings to all 4 Optional Use the drop downs next to channels use the Copy To drop down Copy to copy settings to another channel menu and select All Click the Copy or all channels Click the Copy button to button to copy the setting across all copy settings h ls Sane 5 Click Apply to save your settings Configuring Custom Channel Names 1 Select the Live tab Adjusting Camera Color Settings 1 Select the Live tab 2 Inthe Channel drop down menu select 2 Inthe Channel drop down menu select the channel that you wish to configure the channel that you wish to rename 3 Click the Setup button next to Color The Ce Output Privacy Zone Color Setup window opens Channel COLOR SETUP Name Position HUE Color a ect ice n E BRIGHT Covert Disable CONTRAST SATURATION Show Time Enable Record Time Enable Copy CH1 v Deta ilt Apply Ad hoo Chann PPP Ae 4 Drag the slider to adjust the Hue Channel drop down menu Brightness Contrast and Saturation 3 Click the Name field Use the Virtual 9 Click Apply to save your settings A to enter in the new channel Enabling Covert Reco
9. e Install two fresh AAA alkaline batteries in the remote control e Remove the housing and check that hard drive cables are firmly connected e Open the housing and install a 2 5 or 3 5 SATA hard drive Make sure to format the drive after installing For details see Configuring Hard Drive settings on page 48 e From the Main Menu select DEVICE gt HDD Select Auto under Overwrite and click Apply Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Continued Error Possible Causes Solutions e There is no picture Monitor TV not detected by DVR Power off the monitor TV and DVR Power on the on monitor TV after monitor TV and then power on the DVR connecting it to the DVR e Input channel for DVR not e On the monitor TV select the input channel the DVR is selected on monitor TV connected to e Video cable is loose or has e Check the video cable connection to the DVR and become disconnected monitor TV e Video out resolution has been e Press and hold the M button on the remote control set to the incorrect setting until the DVR restarts The DVR will reset to the default resolution 1024x768 e Mouse not detected Mouse cable is not firmly e Firmly connect the mouse cable to one of the USB by system connected to the system ports e Mouse is not connected to the system e System needs to be reset e Power off the system disconnect power cable Firmly connect a USB mouse to one of the USB ports Reconnect the power cable to
10. locations have multiple cameras point in the same area This provides camera redundancy if a vandal attempts to damage the camera Installing Cameras 1 Mount the camerals to the desired mounting surface according to the instructions that came with the camerals Choose a firm mounting surface NOTE If you ik to mount cameras to drywall it is recommended to use drywall plugs not included 2 Adjust 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 Camera model not be exactly as shown NOTE 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 Secure to camera thread Top thread Ceiling mount Wall mount Bottom thread Table mount Camera model may not be exactly as shown Basic Setup 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 pow
11. 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 adapter to power the DVR back on 8 channel model shown SS Seas EP ROUTER COMPUTER Not Included Not Included 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 servers for a secure connection over the Internet To find the Device ID 1 Right click and click the Main Menu button gl Enter the DVR password default 000000 Then click System Info OR Press the f button on the remote control to open the System Information window YAA DVR Device ID 2 Write down the Device ID of the DVR D9 Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac Step 3 of 3 Connect to the DVR Over the Internet o N Os Ol 96 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 firmware and client software to connect to the DVR over the Internet PC Insert the software CD that comes included with the system Open the CD and click DVR Software gt Lorex Client Software PC Follow the on screen instructions to install e OR download the Client Software for PC from www lorextechnology com Once i
12. Appendix D Recording udio The system can also record audio for up to 2 channels 4 8 channel models or 4 channels 16 channel model You must have audio capable cameras not included or self powered microphones not included in order to record audio on the system 8 channel model shown Connect an RCA audio cable from the camera into the corresponding Audio INPUT port To enable audio recording 1 Connect the BNC video cable from the camera to either Video Input 1 or 2 4 8 channel models or to any Video Input between 1 and 4 16 channel models For example connect the camera to Video INPUT port 1 2 Connect the RCA audio cable from the camera to the corresponding Audio INPUT Following the example in step 1 you would connect the cable to Audio INPUT port 1 3 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button By gam 4 Click Record and select the MainStream tab RECORD 13 Display Rec Para Schedule MainStream Check Audio to enable audio recording on each channel 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 108 Appendix E Replacing the Hard Drive Appendix E Replacing the Hard Drive The system comes with a pre installed SATA hard drive You can expand the hard drive with a replacement 3 5 or 2 5 SATA hard drive up to 2 terabyte TB NOTE It is recommended to use surveillance or se
13. PTZ e Channel Select the channel the PTZ camera anna is connected to Protocol e Protocol Select from Pelco D or Pelco P Baud Rate e Baud rate Select the PTZ camera s baud rate Data Bit e Data Bit Select from 5 8 data bits Stop Bit e Stop Bit Select from 1 or 2 stop bits Parity None e Parity Select from None Odd Even Mark or Cruise Disable Space Address 001 e Cruise Select Enable to enable PTZ cruise Copy TO e Address Enter the PTZ camera s address Defaut Apply T 4 Click Apply to save your settings Using the PTZ Menu Local DVR To control the PTZ camera locally on your DVR 1 Select the channel that the PTZ camera Is connected to 2 Right click and press the PTZ button iC Enter the system password The PTZ menu opens 3 Use the on screen PTZ controls to control the camera Channel Select the channel the PTZ Speed Slider camera connects to Increase or decrease the pan and tilt speed TOTAL O 4010 ia No 001 ae FOCUS Time sn IRIS Save Clear Direction keys Click the and symbols to Camera Pre set Click topanandtiltthe camera adjust the camera Zoom controls Focus and Iris settings 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 Setting PTZ Presets 1 Using the PTZ controls move the camera into position 104 2 Appendix B Connect
14. THIS PRODUCT MAY REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION LOREX IS COMMITTED TO FULFILLING YOUR SECURITY NEEDS e We have developed user friendly products and documentation Please read the Quick Start Guide and User Manual before you install this product e Consumer Guides and Video Tutorials are available on our web site at www lorextechnology com support e f you require further installation assistance please visit www lorextechnology com installation or contact a professional installer e Please note that once the components of this product have been unsealed you cannot return this product directly to the store without the original packaging VANTAGE VIEW YOUR WORLD LOREX SEP 6 2012 R8 NN COMMENCER ANTES DE EMPEZAR Veuillez enregistrer votre produit sur le site www lorextechnology com afin de recevoir des mises jour et le soutien technique pour votre produit CE PRODUIT PEUT NECESSITER UNE INSTALLATION PROFESSIONNELLE LOREX S ENGAGE A REPONDRE A VOS BESOINS EN MATIERE DE SECURITE e Nous avons con u et d velopp une documentation et des produits extr mement conviviaux Veuillez lire le Guide de d part rapide et le Guide d utilisation avant d installer ce produit e Des guides pour consommateurs et des tutoriels vid o vous sont offerts sur notre site Web www lorextechnology com support e Si vous avez besoin de plus d assistance pour l installation de ce produit
15. 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 beside the channel number to show a channel Click again to hide the channel Click here to show or hide video Lal n Lal a Le e mul E te i alt Viewing the Bit Rate e Right click on a channel and click Show Bit rate to display the video bit rate 61 Using the PC Mac Client Software Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video 1 Click the Local Setting tab 2 Click beside the desired category to browse for a save directory amp 22222 Local Setting tab Local Setting Record Path C Users lab Desktop Download Path D DVR DownLoad Snapshot Path D DVR Capture File type avi SO JS Min Save Browse button 3 Select the desired save directory and then click OK 4 Click Save to save your changes Changing the Format of Recorded Video PC Only 1 2 62 You can change the format of recorded video saved using Remote Surveillance This allows you to directly backup footage from your DVR as an 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 Click the Local Setting tab Under File Type select the file format you would like to
16. it may not be serious and can be corrected easily The following describes the most common problems and solutions Please refer to the following before calling Lorex Technical Support e System is not receiving power or is not powering up e Remote control is not detected by the system e Hard drive is not detected by the system e Hard drive is full 0 and the unit is no longer recording 124 Possible Causes e Cable from power adapter is loose or is unplugged e 16 channel models Power switch is set to OFF e position e Cables are connected but system is not receiving sufficient power e Battery in the remote control is drained e There are no batteries in the remote control e Hard drive cables are loose or not properly connected e There is no hard drive in the system e Overwrite is not enabled Solutions e Confirm that all cables are connected correctly e Confirm that the power adapter is securely connected to the back of the unit e 16 channel models Confirm that the power switch is in the ON I position e Confirm that the system is powered on LED indicators on the front should be ON e f the unit is connected through a power bar or surge protector try bypassing the bar and connecting the power directly to the wall outlet e Confirm that there is power at the outlet e Connect the power cable to another outlet e Test the outlet with another device such as a lamp or phone charger
17. motion Click Save to apply your settings Configuring your System to Beep During Motion 1 2 72 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 Using the PC Mac Client Software Select the Enable checkbox Beside the Buzzer drop down menu select the beep duration or select OFF to disable the beep In the video window select the area you wish to monitor for motion Click Save to apply your settings 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 Configuring Alarm Notifications 16 channel Models Only 1 Configure the settings for alarm devices not included NOTE Alarm devices are supported on 16 channel models only To configure alarm notifications Click the Remote Setting tab and click Alarm gt Alarm Live Playback Local Setting Logout Al Display Alarm Refresh Save O Alarm In H Record Alarm Type NE Networ Buzzer F Latch Time 10S 23 Alarm Motion E Alarm Ou
18. 4 o FE e 6 T E Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 14 You will be prompted to change the DVR password lap Confirm Current password is insecure please change the password nih Tap Confirm 15 Enter a new 6 character password and tap Save This password will be used to connect to your system from now on Change Password Save Enter the new password New Confirm dl 16 Tap inside one of the display areas and then tap Select Repeat for any additional channels you would like to view Live Wiew Channel Config Select a channel 91 Tap inside a display area 7 y a ya o ass TE FE e unkaa 91 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device Lorex ECO Stratus Interface Live View Select Tapa channel to select Double tap to view a channel in full screen unknown Disconnect selected Manual PTZ Controle channel Recording Screenshot Select channel Taking Screenshots 1 Tap ei during live view or playback e If taking screenshots from live view Select the grid area you would like to take a screenshot from or tap EE to take a screenshot from all connected cameras Select DVA channell i Select the grid area you would like a B to take a screenshot of 2 To view screenshots see Viewing Screenshots on page 86 92 1 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device Taking
19. Bar and click the Main Menu button IA Enter the system user name default admin and password default 000000 and click Apply Click System SYSTEM SYSTEM Eden General Users Info a M DRZ Pate Malas MM DD YY Date f EN MIDDIYY v Time If Hour v DST ER k BEET Apply x Advanced IET E pape En ES ENGLISH v NGLISH v NTSC ML Device Press l on the Mini Keyboard after you have entered the Date or Time 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 or 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 NIP server feature to function Click Apply to save your settings Configuring Daylight Savings Time DST If your region observes Daylight Savings Time DST follow the instructions below to configure your DVR to automatically update the time when the cl
20. 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 e Playback Time Enter the desired time you wish to search for video Reco Search CH gt Date Playback iie GA ewo O ECO EE A O EEE gn i j E 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 Select channels to play back 22 I GO oF A Playback and Backup To search for recorded footage on the DVR Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Record Search button 0 The Record Search tab opens 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 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 results are shown for each hour in the selected day Search results A l l Green Continuous recording o E Days in the Red Motion or alarm recording ERESMA selected month Grey No recording po or 02 08 04 06 06 EN Il Hours in the E te t en i fa r _ Click on a date in the calendar to see the video available for that date Click on the hour of the video you want to play back Sele
21. Doing so will protect the product from damage caused by power Surges Surge protectors should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark 9 Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPS Because this product is designed for continuous 24 7 operation it is recommended that you connect the product to an uninterruptible 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 supplies should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark Caution Maintain electrical safety Power line operated equipment or accessories connected to this product should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not be modified 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 Installation Continued 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product 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 pro
22. Manual Recordings Tap i 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 BW when you would like to stop recording To view manual recordings see Viewing Screenshots on page 86 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 using the app For details see Appendix B Connecting a PTZ Camera on page 103 To use PTZ Controls Tap the channel with your PTZ camera Tap gt to open PTZ controls Double tap the channel to select It in full screen Use the PTZ controls 4 Live View Select Pe ULE a e Tap inside the camera to show the arrows Click the arrows to control the camera Call Preset Iris in out Set Speed Zoom in out Focus in out Close PTZ controls 93 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device Using Remote Playback Mode on Android Remote 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 Remote Playback 2013 4 nn E 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
23. Menu Sequence Volume Lock Start Stop Start Stop PTZ Cruise Recording Menu Bar Icons e Main Menu Opens the Main Menu e Lock Click to log out if a user is currently logged in e Split Screen buttons View the DVR in 4 way 9 way 8 16 channel models only or 16 way 16 channel models only Split screen Mode e PTZ Opens the PTZ controls e Start Stop PTZ Cruise Start or stop the PTZ cruise function e Zoom Opens digital zoom Must be in Full screen Live Viewing Mode e Record Search Opens the DVR Search Menu This allows you to search for video recorded on the DVR e Start Stop Recording Start or stop DVR recording on all channels Password required does not override scheduled recording e Start Stop SEQ Start or stop Sequence Mode In Sequence Mode DVR automatically switches between channels every few seconds e PIP 1X1 Enable Picture in Picture Mode with 1 camera in full screen and 1 ina small window e PIP 1X2 Enable Picture in Picture Mode with 1 camera in full screen and 2 in small windows e Volume Adjust the DVR volume audio capable cameras required not included Using the On Screen Display 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 Keyboard is used to input numeric values such as the time and date To use the Virt
24. Models Only 73 Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode 000 cece eee e eens 74 Configuring PTZ Parameters 0occcccccc ees 74 Configuring the System Time and Date 00 cee ee 75 Changing the System s Menu Time Out 0 000 cee ees 76 Configuring System User Accounts cccccccc ees 76 Viewing System Information ccoccccccc ees 77 Configuring Firmware Upgrades 000 cece eee eee eee 77 Manually Upgrading System Firmware 0 0 0ccocccccc eee eee 78 Restoring Default Settings 00 es 79 Configuring Event SettingS 00 ees 79 Configuring Auto Reboot soria aa errar Oe bee eee ewe eee eee 80 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 81 Compatible Devices and Platforms oocooocoocccn eee 81 IPhone Pad sat cey eng iio pes pease vous ewe dene wo ra icon 81 Connecting to Your System Using Lorex ECO Stratus 20 0 0 ces 81 LOPECECOU Stratus Interface 2 head ect aie eee scene eee a dois bees eee 84 Using Remote Playback Mode on iPhone iPad 0 ccc eee teen ene ees 85 VIEWING SereCnShOls 5 caxcnceme nn 86 Viewing Manual RecordingS 0 ccc cee eee eee eee e eee eens 87 Using Device Manager to Manage DVRS ccc eee eee eens 88 POGVOIG errar dao Geena aes eet eee eee ones eee 89 Connecting to Your System Using Lorex ECO Stratus 0 0 eee 89 ere ECO Stats IMEriaCE mese ac aa bdo areas nda o
25. PC or Mac on page 54 OR e See Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device on page 81 Connectivity using Lorex s free DDNS service Is also available but requires the ports listed above to be port forwarded on your router Quick Access to System Information e To quickly open a window that displays vital system information press the 4 button on the remote control OR e Right click and then click the Main Menu button fg Login using the DVR user name and password default admin 000000 Then click System gt Info Basic Setup Connecting Cameras ATTENTION Cameras differ in terms of installation or mounting instructions Please see the documentation that came with your camerals 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
26. Password required does not override scheduled recording e Record Press to resume recording after recording has been stopped Password required Using the On Screen Display Using the On Screen Display Usethe system s graphical on screen display to navigate menus and configure options and settings EFFICACE T 1 Date amp Time 2 Record Status 3 Channel number Channel Title 1 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 16 channel models only 3 Channel number Channel title Displays channel number or channel title To rename the channel number to a title see Configuring Custom Channel Names on page 34 Tip f 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 and BNC monitors Press 0 three times to switch the mouse and system interface between VGA and BNC monitors 13 Using the On Screen Display 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 1 Right click or move the mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen to access the Menu Bar 0314 2012 03 06 36 AM 7a SSOOLOoas aaa AAA opoo Split screen PTZ Zoom PIP1X1 PIP1X2 Main Menu Search
27. Smm 1 515 kg 3 33 Lbs Ir 104 F 07 40 16 08 ME RECORDING RESOLUTION O amp SPEED FPS FRAMES F PER SED A E ef Ea rete pem o n EI E IC a Per channel As our products are subject to continuous improvement Lorex Technology Inc and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design specifications and prices without notice and without incurring any obligation E amp OE 102 Appendix B Connecting a PTZ Camera AA tts Appendix B Connecting a PIZ Camera 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 8 channel model shown Configuring PTZ Settings Before you can use the PTZ controls you must enter your cameras PTZ protocol details into the DVR Prerequisite e Obtain the PTZ protocol details for your camera Check your camera s instruction manual for details To enter PTZ camera settings in the DVR 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button a Enter the system password default 000000 2 Click Device and select the PTZ tab 103 Appendix B Connecting a PTZ Camera 3 Configure the following according to your PTZ cameras specifications HDD
28. The firmware should be ina 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 faa Click Advanced Click Firmware Update Firmware Update 7 Follow the on screen Instructions to update the firmware Do not remove the USB flash drive or power off the DVR during the firmware update Wait for the system to reboot 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 Using the Main Menu or all menus To load system defaults Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button fia D 2 Click Advanced Then click Load Default O Select the menus that you wish to restore to default settings or click All to restore the entire system to default settings E NOTE It is recommended to leave the Network menu unchecked when restoring the system to factory defaults If you restore the Network menu you will need to redo remote connectivity setup to access your DVR over the Internet E 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
29. 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 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 79 Using the PC Mac Client Software 3 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 Enable or disable the alarm out panel 16 channel models only e Latch Time Configure the system latch time after an event occurs Click Save to save changes 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 Click the Remote Setting tab and click Advance gt Maintain Click the Auto Reboot drop down menu and select Enable or Disable to activate or deactivate the auto reboot feature Under Reboot select how often you want the system to reboot and the time you want the system to reboot CA Display 9 Record NE Network 23 Alarm
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31. a wall socket or a Surge protector e 16 channel models only 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 8 channel model shown un 16 channel Connect power adapter and turn DC 12V E on power switch kai de d El y Step 6 Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version if Available If a firmware upgrade Is available you will be asked to install t 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 connection 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 TIPS New firmware verison is available Do you want to upgrade Click Yes to upgrade the firmware M Check for update 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 A DO NOT POWER OFF THE DVR OR DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE DURING FIRMWARE INSTALLATION 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 veri
32. allows you to select where the screen captures are stored To open the Advanced Config menu 1 Click the B button 2 Click Select to change the snapshot save folder Then select the folder and click OK Capture pan Save path CiProgram Files 86 iLorex Citem 11 Capture Seloi _ 4 Se le ct A Language sel Language Eng sn l Need reboot player sofware 3 Click OK to save changes 99 Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac A Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac Lorex Player for Mac allows you to view your backed up video files To install Lorex Player 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 Mac Player installer pkg file Follow the on screen Instructions to install the software Launching Lorex Player Mac re e Click the Lorex Player Mac icon O in the Dock or in your Applications List in Finder Lorex Player Mac Interface ANA LOREX PLAYER MAC Video playlist Video window Video slider HAR o d A Play Frame by frame Volume slider Hide video playlist Load new file ap Fast forward 6 Rewind Looped playback Load folder Clear playlist Remove selected file 100
33. design of every instrument However safety Is your responsibility too This sheet lists important information that will help to ensure your enjoyment and proper use of the product and accessory equipment Please read them carefully before operating and using your product General Precautions 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets or 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 storage cabinet should not be blocked 9 Itis 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 Installation 5 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Follow all operating instructions Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions Polarization Do not defeat the safety purpose of
34. drop down menu select Auto to enable overwrite mode When overwrite 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 Click Save to apply your settings Configuring PTZ Parameters 74 The system is capable of controlling PTZ cameras not included that are connected to the system Please note that you will need PTZ information from the PTZ camera manufacturer s instruction manual For details on connecting a PTZ camera to your system see Appendix B Connecting a PTZ Camera on page 103 1 2 3 Using the PC Mac Client Software To configure PTZ settings Click the Remote Setting tab and click Device gt PTZ Configure the following e Channel Select the channel that the PTZ camera is connected to e Protocol Select the protocol of the PTZ camera e Baud Rate Select the baud rate of the PTZ camera e Data Bit Select the data bit rate of the PTZ camera e Stop Bit Select the stop bit rate of the PTZ camera e Parity Select the parity settings of the PTZ camera e Cruise Select Enable or Disable e Address Select the address of the PTZ camera Consult the PTZ camera s instruction
35. eee 122 To connect using the DVR s DDNS address ona Mac 000 eee 122 Troubleshooting 6 a0 i0c en ee ee da e Oe hes eee A ee AIN 124 XI XIV Getting Started The system comes with the following components DVR DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER 12V DC POWER SUPPLY REMOTE CONTROL may not be exactly as shown USB MOUSE ETHERNET CABLE HDMI CABLE QUICKSTART GUIDES DOCUMENTATION CD 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 RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE DVR Overview OO lltt w DVR Overview Front Panel yd HDD 1 IR Sensor IR receiver for the remote control LED Indicators e PWR Power LED e HDD Hard disk activity LED 2 USB Port Connect a USB mouse included or USB flash drive not included for data backup or firmware updates Rear Panel 4 Channel a ay 8 Channel 1 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 aon co OF OQ 10 on ao OF QQ DVR Overview mouse and system interface between BNC and VGA monitors press 0 three times on the remote control NOTE Use a BNC to RCA adapter not includ
36. for local and remote connectivity USB Port Connect a USB mouse included or USB flash drive not included for data backup or firmware updates DVR Overview 9 RS485 Alarm Block Connect compatible PTZ cameras not included or alarm sensor devices not included 10 DC12V Connect the included AC power adapter 11 On Off Switch Turns the DVR on or off 12 IR EXT Service only not supported Basic Setup Step 1 Connect the BNC Cameras e Connect BNC cameras to the Video In ports on the rear panel of the DVR 8 channel model shown Push and twist the BNC connector clockwise to secure it to the BNC port Step 2 Connect the Mouse e Connect a USB mouse included to one of the USB ports 8 channel model shown _ 5 USB port F e 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 8 channel model shown E Ma ce ieee H e ji Connect Ethernet cable E LAN port D 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 8 channel model shown VGA Step 5 Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR e Connect the included power adapter to the DC 12V port Connect the end of the power adapter to
37. low on storage duration when the system detects a system error 4 Follow the on screen instructions to restart or shut down your system Configuring System Warnings The system can send out email 3 Click Apply to save your settings 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 included This is useful if you 92 want to backup your current settings NOTE This function only saves settings created in system menus lt 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 i 5 mm 3 Click Advanced and select the Maintain tab 4 Click Save Settings Wait for the system to save your settings PRE Click to save all system settings to a USB flash drive 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 above for details on how to save your DVR configuration 2 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click Main Menu i 5 me 3 Click Advanced and select the Maintain tab 4 Click Load Settings The DVR will load the saved settings from the USB flash drive and then restart Using the Main Menu 93 Connecting to Your DVR Over th
38. not forwarded on your router you will not be able to access your system remotely Step 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 connect to your system remotely You must create a DDNS account in the same network as your DVR To setup your free Lorex DDNS account In your browser go to http www lorexddns net and click Step 1 Lorex DDNS Remote Viewing Setup A Lorex DDNS account allows you to connect to your Lorex system from anywhere in the world using an easy to remember web site address that is available 24 7 This is perfect whether you have a Static or Dynamic P address no matter how offen your Internet Service Provider changes your IP address Lorex s exclusive DDNS service will keep you connected to the things that matter to you most To set up Lorex DDNS Create an account Activate your waranty Setup Remote Viewing 117 Appendix F DDNS Setup Advanced 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 If you have an account with Lorex already please sign in If you don t please crecte a new account Required information Email doress P
39. 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 duration the system will beep when motion is detected Or select OFF to disable the beep during motion events e Send Email Select the checkbox if you want the system to send email notifications if an alarm triggers Email notifications must be configured e Record Channel Select the channel you wish the DVR to record during motion recording e Full Screen Select the Full Screen check boxsothatthe system goes into full screen mode when motion or an alarm trigger Is detected e 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 Configuring Alarm Settings 16 Channel Only The Alarm settings menu allows you to configure how the system behaves when an external alarm device not included is triggered NOTE Alarm devices are supported on 16 channel models only Using the Main Menu To configure the Alarm tab From the Alarm menu click the Alarm tab Motion Alarm Alarmin CH1 v Alarm Out 7 gr j Alarm Type NO v Latch Time O Show Message Buzzer OFF v A Send Email LA Full Screen ii R ecor CI anne Post Recording 30S w OT TRE Caco c sah aie opy CH1 v 1 All
40. the menu Remark Save default setting finished 51 Using the Main Menu 7 Right click until you have exited all menus To configure system warnings The DVR prompts you to restart 1 Click the Events tab Restarting or Shutting Down the DVR To restart or shut down the DVR 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button Km 2 Click Advanced 3 Click Reboot or Shut EOI 2 Configure the following e Event Type Select the event that triggers pro the system to send out a notification or abs Bachar ai alarm trigger Choose from Disk No Space Se ee low hard drive space Disk Error hard drive error or Video Loss e Enable Select Enable or Disable to activate or deactivate the system from sending out notifications e Alarm Out Select the checkbox to enable Shut Down Reboot alarm out devices not included 16 channel only 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 ae system to send out email notifications notifications OF trigger a connected when a system error occurs Note email alarm device not included 16 channel notifications must be configured i earl del ataco ol e Latch Time Select the delay duration in abnormalities For example the system the drop down menu can send out a warning If the hard drive e Buzzer Select the buzzer system beep is
41. the new password and click OK New Password Confirm Password OK Cancel To connect using the DVR s local IP address on 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 115 Appendix F DDNS Setup Advanced 4 Open the Lorex Stratus Client ES from the Applications list User login Login Type IP Login v Select IP Login IPAddress 192 168 5101 vw Enter IP address User N dm i serName admin Enter User Name default admin Password eseese Enter Password default 000000 Client P t fggog Enter Client Port default 9000 Bitrate Sub stream Language y _ Remember Pwd lY Open All Channels Preview Click Login Under Login Type select IP Login Under IP Address enter the DVR s IP Address e g 792 768 0 700 Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin Under Password enter the DVR s password default 000000 Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 Click Login e If thisis 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 Enter the new password and click OK New Password Confirm Password
42. video files on Mac see Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac on page 100 Minimum System Requirements e Intel Penttum 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 Installing Lorex Player 11 1 Insert the software CD that comes included with the system e OR download Video Player for PC from www lorextechnology com under the page for your DVR model 2 Click DVR Software gt Lorex Player PC Follow the on screen instructions to install Lorex Player 11 Running Lorex Player 11 1 Double click the Lorex Player 11 icon on the desktop UorexPlayerL 2 Click the Open File to load a single video file Click the w button next to it to load a folder with backed up videos A f a penfile Open File Open Folder 3 Select the file and click Open e f you are opening a folder click Add 4 Double click the file in the list on the right to begin playback 98 Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview Click here to open the Advanced Config menu Video Window File list mms gt w Add file Open file Remove file Delete file Hide reveal playlist Rewind Open File Play Stop Fast Forward Previous Next Snapshot button File File About the Advanced Config Menu The Advanced Config menu
43. 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 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 pon Back Remote Playback 2013 3 Swipe up or down to select month Video available 94 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 4 Playback begins at the earliest available recordings from the selected day Use the on screen playback controls Remote Playback 03 29 2013 07 01 50 AN Select playback pi 24 00 00 time Pause Play Screenshot Mute Unmute Stop Manual Record 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 3 Tap the screenshot you would like to view Tap the screenshot you Fe Fk Pie would like to view y eN Swipe left or right to select screenshot Delete screenshot Share screenshot Begin slideshow tap inside the picture to stop the slideshow 95 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobi
44. 4 Click Display gt Output 106 Appendix C Connecting Additional External Monitors 5 Under View Setup select Enable This lets you select and arrange the channels you want to show on the screen NOTE Enabling View Setup disables your ability to change channels the normal way on the selected monitor You will need to disable View Setup to return to normal operation DISPLAY ME Display ive Output Privacy Zone O Record a Search Sindla NESST Select Enable SS Nint oman a8 Alarm Ninth i E _ Device Eu System A 17 Advanced Default Apply DISPLAY E D S p a y 2 Select display mode View Setup Will View Mode Single S Vour Setup Click Vout Setu p uarter VGAHDMI Resolution paar Ax 768 Init DEW Skieenti 9 Transparency System i Advanced Default Apply 6 Under View Mode select the desired viewing mode Single Quad Nine 8 16 channel models only or Sixteen 16 channel models only 7 Click Vout Setup A menu appears that allows you to select the arrangement of channels 8 Click the drop down menus to select which channels to show on the screen and the arrangement of channels Default Select the arrangement of channels on screen 9 Click Apply to save changes Click Ok Right click repeatedly to and return to live viewing 10 Press 0 on the remote control 3 times to restore the system interface to the VGA HDMI monitor 107 Appendix D Recording Audio AA
45. 768 pressing and holding the Stop button will not restart the system 30 Using the Main Menu 36 Adjusting Menu Transparency You can Increase or decrease the transparency of the on screen menus To adjust the transparency of on screen menus Click the Output tab Drag the Transparency slider to adjust transparency Click Apply to save your settings 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 ts selected the mouse cursor appears on the BNC monitor To adjust the video margin Click the Output tab Click the Margin button Drag the sliders to the left or right to adjust the Left Right Top or Bottom Margin Click Apply to save your settings and click OK to confirm Adding Privacy Zones A privacy zone allows you to block out up to 4 portions of each channel with a black square ATTENTION Areas covered by privacy zones are not visible in recordings To configure a privacy zone Click the Privacy Zone tab In the Channel drop down menu select the channel you wish to configure Privacy Zone Configure the following e Channel Select the channel you wish to configure e Privacy Zone Select ON to enable privacy zones or OFF to disabl
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47. DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac on page 94 To Enable Auto Port Forwarding Select the Network tab In the Auto Port Forwarding drop down menu select Enable or Disable Click Apply to save your settings 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 Select the Network tab In Client Port enter the desired Client Port default 9000 Client Port amp HTTP Port fields NOTE 9000 is represented as 09000 In HTTP Port enter the desired HTTP Port default 80 Click Apply to save your settings 5 1 Right click to exit all menus You will be prompted to restart 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 Click the SubStream tab 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 Select or de select the che
48. Drive Make sure that the power cable has been disconnected before changing the hard drive 1 Remove the screw from each side panel and rear panel x3 of the cover Co 3332 ha a 2 Gently slide the cover away from the rear panel and lift off Be careful of sharp edges 110 Appendix E Replacing the Hard Drive 3 Next install the hard drive e lf installing a 3 5 hard drive insert 4 hard drive screws into the bottom of the hard drive and tighten them 1 2 of the way 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 Tighten the hard drive screws to secure the hard drive in place a iN il I ll I I I i 6 4 6 STOFO oe e e e eS 6 6 amp Insert hard drive screws 1 2 way Place the hard drive in the screw slots and slide it into place Tighten the hard drive screws e f installing a 2 5 hard drive 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 Make sure to hold the hard drive in place while inserting the hard drive screws and turning the DVR to avoid damaging the DVR Insert the hard drive screws 4 Connect the power and data cables 5 Replace the side and cover panel screws 111 Appendix E Replacing the Hard Drive 6 Connect t
49. Enter DDNS User Name Password Enter DDNS Device password ee EE AA AAA lt lt ny Password gt Alarm Il ae Example of entering DDNS information in the DDNS setup menu Beside Server select LOREXDDNS default Under Domain Name enter your Domain name URL Request from the confirmation email that was sent after you created your DDNS account Under User Name enter your DDNS User Name that was emailed to you after DDNS registration 121 Appendix F DDNS Setup Advanced Oo oO RX O J 122 Under Password enter your DDNS Device password that was emailed to you after DDNS registration Click Apply to save your settings 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 attempting to connect To connect using the DVR s DDNS address on a PC Install the Lorex Stratus Client 1 on a remote computer Once installation ie finished double click ihe Lorex Stratus clienta icon TI rom the desktop The DVR login screen appears User lagin Login Type IP Login y Select IP Login IP Address tomsmith lorexddns net Enter DDNS address U M a oa j serName admin Enter User Name default admin Password rre Enter Password ClientPort 9000 Enter Client Port default 9000 Bitrate Sub stream w Language lEndish o Remember Pwd Open All Channels Preview sr Reset Click Login Under Login Typ
50. Mobile Device Lorex ECO Stratus Interface You can use Lorex ECO Stratus in both portrait and landscape mode No SIM gt 4 04 PM MENU Live View Tapa channel to select J Double tap to view a channel in full screen DVR1 Channel 01 Disconnect selected Manual PTZ Controls enannel Recording Screenshot Select channel Taking Screenshots 1 Tap al during live view or playback e f taking screenshots from live view select the grid area you would like to take a screenshot from or tap EE to take a screenshot from all connected cameras Ho SIM 7 4 05 PM menu Live View DWR1 Channel 01 Select the grid area you would like to take a screenshot of o 8 amp 8 g 2 To view screenshots see Viewing Manual Recordings on page 87 Taking Manual Recordings 1 Tap mu during live view or playback e lftaking manual recordings from live view tap the grid area you would like to start recording on lap again when you would like to stop recording e f taking manual recordings from playback tap M when you would like to stop recording 84 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 2 To view manual recordings see Viewing Screenshots on page 86 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 using the app For
51. O ria arire A ne 27 VIEWING Backed Up Video vera dto dad sve ja ii eee ee eases 28 Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files 0 00 cee eee es 28 Managing PaSSwords 0cec cece eee eee eee eee eee 30 Changing PasswordS assess isa arriero 30 AOGINOUSCES anirra sanar iria 31 Using the Main Menu secs rar cs ra EA a eee 33 DISPLAY sisas tard ea 34 Configuring Custom Channel Names o oococococ nett nnn ees 34 Changing the Position of the Channel Name 0 0 e cee teens 34 Adjusting Camera Color Settings 164 cceveeen weet wie se vow wad de hee A See ee 34 Enabling Covert Recording soci pro serio dois bard eae be Shaded Gaede ere eed 34 Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display 000 ccc eee 35 Configuring Sequence Time oooooo anna 39 Changing the Video out Resolution 0 0 ccc eee eee eee nent ene nees 35 Restoring the System s Resolution if you see a Blank Screen 0 ees 35 Adjusting Menu Transparency sostiene era ORDER eee cane e eae EEA 36 Adjusting the Video Margin 0 0 cc ees 36 AQUI FTIA y ZONCS yo dare end ae ARPA pesa 36 Creating a Custom Split screen Display 00 eee eee eee nes 37 ROCOTO sanar ps co a lid e dy ds a 38 Configuring Pre recording Settings meivicrco ra od oo eee Mi A RE A ee ee oO 38 Configuring Backup File Duration Pack Duration o oooooooononon eee ees 38 Configuring the Recording Schedule Continuous Motion Ala
52. Playback Channel Ploybock Speed Ployback Players Search Log Secchi Audia Play STORAGE amp ARCHIVE Storage Maimun Copociy Backup Medio Backup File Forme CONNECTIVITY Cloud Connection Suppoded Operating Systemes Remote Salheora Email no hention Appendix A System Specifications Manx 10 Secs Mea 5 Minules WalchDog Autoracoweny oher power failure tes d Adiustoble 4 ch 1 8 Adjustable 8 ch 1 16 hindi T ch Variable Max idee Bockup Pleryer By time de event Up to 10 00 000 lines for motion detected configuration changes connects clisconnectsond video loss mes Up to 1 HDD s SATA Up to ZTB USB Ach Drive amp HDD 4 264 tile AVI generator inchaded Lorea Shots Connectivity Mac O5X Snow Leopard 10 6 or above Client Sofware PC amp Safari 6 0 Mac Test with snapshot indian Smart Phone Comnpetitalityt Smari Phone amp Tablet Compatibility iPod DONS Syster Configuration Ports Mehwork Protocol Mohwork Interface Mahwork Speed Control GENERAL Power Consumption Supply Volage Unit Dimension WV Da HI Uni Weight KG Operaling imperata Hiariichiy Phone Android version 2 2 A obove Free Lorex DORS Full setup configuration over network Programmable by User TCP IP DHCP UDP DDNS PPPoE 10 100BaseTX RIAS ABKb BMB sec Approx 10 wais Mo HDD Installed IOOVAC 240VAC 12VDC 24 50 a0Hz 1 Bl SOC Mmm x A e Fs Fi 22m x 1 97
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54. VIEW YOUR WORLD DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER i LOREX Instruction Manual English Version 1 0 www lorextechnology com Copyright 2013 Lorex Technology Inc Thank you for purchasing the ECO BlackBox Series Digital Video Surveillance Recorder This manual refers to the following models e LH024 4 channel e 1 H028 8 channel e LH026 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION 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 products 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 gt gt CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF THE PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT LIVE
55. Video Tab Use the Video tab to configure the PTZ camera s video quality Drag the slider to adjust settings Default 63 Using the PC Mac Client Software Video Playback Video playback allows you to watch video that has been saved in the DVR s hard drive To playback video 1 Click the Playback tab Playback tab 2 Select month and year EEE A Select date 2012 2 71 1 20 Hi 227 23 2 25 26 27 28 29 A 27 Pa a oat 3 Under the Type drop down menu select the desired recording type you wish to search for Continuous Alarm or All 4 Select the channels you wish to search Check Synchronous playback to play all selected channels at the same time Select recording type LS I Synchronous playback Select channels Click Month or Day _ ie 5 Click the Search button 6 Click Play to begin playback 64 Using the PC Mac Client Software Video Playback Controls Playback window Video content green Drag the line left or right to select the playback time Video slider Download St Volume Pause Forward content Play Stop Stop all video Screen Capture e Step Forward Plays video frame by frame Click the Step Forward button to advance the video by 1 frame e Video Slider Drag the slider to control the playback speed e Download Content Allows you to download recorded videos to your computer hard drive To download video cl
56. Viewing Client For details on navigating the remote viewing interface see Using the PC Mac Client Software on page 58 Accessing your DVR within a local network LAN You can connect to your DVR through using the Client Software through the local area network 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 Step 1 of 3 Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network 1 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 113 Appendix F DDNS Setup Advanced 3 Reconnect the power cable to power the DVR back on 8 channel model shown od Or i EA a ROUTER COMPUTER Not Included Not Included Step 2 of 3 Obtain the DVR s Local IP Address 1 Right click and click the Main Menu button yg Enter the DVR password default 000000 Then click System Info OR Press the l button on the remote control to open the System Information window DVR IP address 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 digi
57. a Mobile Device 88 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 From the Main Menu tap Device Manager Swipe to the right on the DVR you would like to delete and tap Delete m ROGERS LTE 9 40 AM o 55 it mENU Device Manager Swipe right to delete a DVR Tap Delete to confirm To modify a DVR 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 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 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 Android v 2 2 and above 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 device compatibility list visit www lorextechnology com Connecting to Your System Using Lorex ECO Stratus 1 Install Lorex ECO Stratus from the Google Play Store NOTE For support on downloading or installing Android apps consult your Android device s instruction manual or the manufacturer s support site 2 Tap the Lorex ECO Stratus icon 3 to open the app 3 Tap Device Manag
58. a be aes 105 Appendix C Connecting Additional External Monitors 106 Customizing the Channel Arrangement on the External Monitor 106 Appendix D Recording Audio 000 eee eee eee 108 Appendix E Replacing the Hard Drive 000c eee e eee e nee 109 Removing the Hard Drive 000 cece ees 109 Installing the Hard Drive Someone 110 Formatting the Hard Drive sorroassarcriarrr rre era 112 Appendix F DDNS Setup Advanced 00c0oooocoommmo 113 Accessing your DVR within a local network LAN 200ecceeeeeeeaeee 113 Step 1 of 3 Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network o o o ooooococconnnnrr 113 Step 2 of 3 Obtain the DVR s Local IP Address o o ooooooocconnnn eee nes 114 Step 3 of 3 Connect to the DVR s Local IP Address 0 ccc eens 114 To connect using the DVR s local IP address ona PC cc ees 114 To connect using the DVR s local IP address ona Mac occccccccccco eee 115 DDNS Setup Access your DVR Remotely over the Internet 116 sep Tor FORWarGWNG 4225 donee caus biiir nri poanee eae h eee teoeeues Rend eee eee 117 Step 2 01 4 Create a DDNSACCOUME ve sordas idos eds tacks ca rd aa dea 117 Step 3 of 4 Enable DDNS on the DVR ooocococcccc eens 121 Step 4 of 4 Connect to the DVR s DDNS Address o ooooccocococcn eens 122 To connect using the DVR s DDNS address ona PC 0 0
59. ablets e PC and Mac Compatible e Instant email alerts with snap shot attachment e Accurate Time Stamps with NTP amp Daylight Savings Time Optimized when used with 960H compatible cameras DVR is backwards compatible and supports different camera inputs standard resolution and 960H 2 Recording time may vary based on recording resolution amp quality lighting conditions and movement in the scene 3 HDMI output 1920x1080 for high definition multi channel live viewing only High definition recording not sup ported recording resolution is limited to a maximum of 960x480 per channel Image quality and resolution Is dependent on the type of camera connected to the DVR 4 Requires a high speed Internet connection and a router not included An upload speed of 1Mbps is recom mended for the best video performance Up to 3 devices may connect to the system at the same time 5 Smart Phone amp Tablet Compatibility iPad iPhone Android version 2 2 amp above Mobile phone data plan is required not included For the latest compatibility list check www lorextechnology com as new models become available in the market BlackBox is used solely as a marketing term and does not imply that the product can survive fire or extreme conditions Use product in accordance with the instructions provided All trademarks belong to their respective owners No claim is made to the exclusive right to use the trademarks listed oth
60. ae 92 Using Remote Playback Mode on Android 00 ccc cnet eee 94 Viewing SChEONSNOS eps cree ak od eee a ee he Sd e 79 Viewing Manual Recordings sac tc Bee ee ene a eG Sete A Peer ae ee 96 Using Device Manager to Manage DVRS cc eens 97 Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC 00 0 0ooooo 98 INStaWING Lofex Player TF cronista tasa aa 98 RUNNING LoOreXx Player TT soso road rr ents oresnamne nes 98 Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview ooccoooccooccon eee 99 About the Advanced Config Menu ococococoo eee ees 99 Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac 100 Lorex Aver Mac INterlace aaah ce cae 6444 Ghee ead oa hay E a RE a ee eee ES 100 Xi Loading Individual Video Files 0 dees a a eae eae 101 Loading Multiple Video Files oooooooooococnnn eens 101 Appendix A System Specifications 0 00 eee ee 102 Appendix B Connecting a PTZ Camera 02 cece eee eee 103 Configuring PTZ SettingS seas do ia cus 103 Using the PTZ Menu Local DVR 000 cece cence eee eee eee eens 104 PIZ Presets and PIZ Cruise ai c406 eee avcrenaed ee eaede das ebed eb aa 104 SEWING PIZ PESOS apesar aaa oe wes See obese pa ce awe a 104 Selecting PTZ Presets copiaba ria 4240 0 cara Lede hoe sabe oe de 105 Deleng PIA PrESCUS tncegcten asi sweeten eree tea ba vaa ane eee e para e 105 Starting Stopping PTZ Cruise nav goes n each wee be wes bene oes ba oe ee ee a ad
61. allows you to find videos that are marked as Alarm or Continuous recording 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 42 1 To perform an Event Search Click the Event Search tab 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 Click Search A list populates with videos EARCH m SIZE BAK 62 7M _ 61 6M _ 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 1 Using the Log Search A log search allows you to search system event logs To perform a Log search Click the Log tab 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 Click Search Optional Click the Backup button
62. ar warranty This informction will be used for verification when you call or email Lorex support Required information Your Address Select Your Address w Enter o new address Product Model Number Serial Number w Date of Purchose Place of Purchase Lorex Web Store E Yes w ulg like to receive information from Lorex Technologies on products services and special offers that may be of interest to me Save Warran x Add an address Required information First Name Tom Last Name Smith Address Line 1 123 Your Street Address Line 2 City Enter your address Your City information Country United States w State Province Maryland X ZIP Postal Code 12345 Phone Number 555 555 5555 Fax Number Create Address Click Create Address 6 Fillin 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 a moment to octivete your year warranty This information will be used for venficaton when you call or email Lorex support Your Aderess 123 Your Street Enter a new address Praduct Model Mumber LH338501 g Senal Humber 5K01101201029 7 Date cf Purchase 04 21 2012 Place of Purchase Tal Yer would like to receive infern
63. assword Possword Reset Benefits of a Lorex account Easy ond ovick checkout Products and support information tailored to you Enhonced Online Support for products O Free Technical Support Full One Year Warrenty Online ticketing system Remember me Create an Account Enjoy the benefits of having a Lorex online account Our goal is to make your online shopping experience simple and more efficient Required information First Name Tom Last Name Smith Email Log in Enter your account Information and click Create Account Tom Smith isp net Password eeeeecese Confirm Password Yes woulc like to receive information from Lorex Technologies on products services and special offers that may be of interest to me Create Account Click Create Account 3 Click Warranties to register your product for warranty My Lorex Account Info Address Book Warranties DDNS My Orders My Tickets VOY YYYY Y My Reviews Click Warranties NOTE Warranty registration is required to register for DDNS 4 The Warranty page opens Click Activate Warranty to register your product for warranty 118 Appendix F DDNS Setup Advanced 5 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 octivote your ye
64. ation from Lorex Technologies on products services and special offers that may Be of interest to me Save Warranty Cancel Required information Select your address or enter a new address Enter your product and purchase details Click Save Warranty 119 Appendix F DDNS Setup Advanced 7 A page pops up to prompt you to register your product for Lorex DDNS Click Set Up a New DDNS Remote Connectivity x Lorex DDNS account allows you to connect to your Lorex system from anywhere in the world using an easy to remember web site address that is available 24 7 Click Set Up a New DDNS Please Mote This senice is only available for products that are nefworkable using the Efhemet port or has a builtin wif receiver Router and intemet connection ore required to configure this service 8 Configure the following Save Required information Select your product Product Waranty cn warranty LH338501 gt Activate Warranty Enter a Device Name Deven Negras of your choice Tom Smith DVR Enter the product s MAC Address POCOS i MAC address D0 00 00 00 00 00 F Enter the web site URL Requesi address that will be tcmamith lorexddns net used to connect Product Warranty Select the product warranty you created in the previous steps Device Name Enter a name for your device You can enter your name business name or anything of your choice This is used to id
65. bles your ability to change channels the normal way on the selected monitor You will need to disable View Setup to return to normal operation Select Enable Default Apply m Display O Record Select display mode Click Vout Setup 3 Under View Mode select the desired viewing mode Single Quad Nine or Sixteen sixteen channel models only 4 Click Vout Setup A menu appears that allows you to select the arrangement of channels 37 Using the Main Menu 5 Click the drop down menus to select which channels to show on the screen and the arrangement of channels VOUT SETUP Default Select the arrangement of channels on screen 6 Click Apply to save changes Click Ok Right click repeatedly to exit all menus and return to live viewing 38 Record The Record menu allows you to configure recording settings such as the recording resolution recording schedule and audio recording Configuring Pre recording Settings Select the Rec Para tab In the Channel drop down menu select the desired channel you wish to configure In the PreRecord drop down menu select Enable to enable pre recording or Disable to disable pre recording Click Apply to save your settings Configuring Backup File Duration Pack Duration Pack Duration refers to the duration of a backed up file in the system By default a recording is packaged into 15 minute video files To change the DVR s backe
66. c Client Software Configuring Motion Detection Settings 4 To configure motion settings Click the Remote Setting and click Alarm gt Motion Configure the following motion recording parameters e Channel Select the channel you wish to apply the settings to e Enable Select this checkbox to enable motion recording e Sensitivity Select the desired motion detection sensitivity The greater the value the greater the motion sensitivity e 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 Click and drag to configure motion detection areas Red Motion detection enabled Clear Motion detection disabled e Alarm Out Select the checkbox to trigger connected alarm devices 16 channel only e Full Screen Select the checkbox so that the channel goes into full screen mode when motion is detected e Enable Record Select to enable system recording when motion is detected e Post Recording Select the post recording time after a motion event occurs e Record Channel Select the channels that should record during a motion event e Show Message Select the checkbox to enable the system to display a warning message during a motion event e Send Email Select the checkbox for the system to send a email notification during a motion event Drag your mouse cursor in the window to select the desired area to monitor the channel for
67. ckbox to enable or disable the system from streaming audio when viewing the system remotely Click Apply to save your settings Setting up Email Notification The system can send email notifications when It detects motion 16 channel model only email notifications can also be sent when an alarm device triggers Using the Main Menu To set up email notification 4 Inthe Interval drop down menu enter the 1 Click the Email tab in the Network menu 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 save your settings If you select Enable and want to use your own email server 2 From the Email drop down menu select 1 Configure the following from e SSL Select ON OFF to enable disable e Default Uses the Lorex email server to Secure Socket Layer protocol send out alarm notifications This is the e SMTP Port Enter your SMTP address recommended selection e SMTP Server Enter your SMTP Server e Enable Uses custom email server e Sender Email Enter the sender email settings address This can be any address of your e Disable Disables email notification choice e Sender Password Enter your email If you want to use Lorex s email server server Ss
68. click it to install Open Safari then click Safari gt Quit Safari This resets Safari to complete the installation Open the Lorex Stratus Client 1 from the Applications list User login Login Type Device ID Select Device ID Device ID dem736aezdt7 4 Enter Device ID User Name admin Enter User Name default admin e Enter Password default 000000 Client Port 9000 Enter Client Port default 9000 Bitrate Sub stream Password Language English tl _ Remember Pwd Y Open All Channels Preview Login RESE Click Login Under Login Type select Device ID Under Device ID enter the DVR s Device ID Press 4 l on the remote control to find the Device ID Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin Under Password enter the DVR s password default 000000 Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 Click Login e fthis 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 Enter the new password and click OK OK Cancel e 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 57 Using the PC Mac Client Software AA Using the PC Mac Clien
69. cluded Click Save to apply your settings Configuring Email Notification Settings 1 1 70 To configure email notification settings Click the Remote Setting tab and click Network gt Email In the 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 In the Sender Email field enter the email address of the sender This can be any email address of your choice In the Receiver Email field enter the email address you want the DVR to send alarm notifications to In the 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 Click Save to save your settings If you select Enable and want to use your own email server Configure the following 2 Using the PC Mac Client Software e SSL Select ON OFF to enable disable Secure Socket Layer protocol e SMTP Port Enter your SMTP address e SMTP Server Enter your SMTP Server e Sender Email Enter the sender email address This can be any address of your choice e Sender Password Enter your email server s password e Receiver Ema
70. ct the Privacy Zone checkbox to enable privacy masking 4 Drag your mouse cursor over the areas you wish to black out A red box indicates the area that is masked blocked out Drag mouse over desired area e To remove a privacy area click on the red box then click the Delete button 5 Click Save to apply your settings 66 Using the PC Mac Client Software Configuring Recording Parameters 1 3 To configure system recording parameters Click the Remote Setting tab and then click Record gt Rec Parameters Rec Parameters Channel Record Pack Durabon PreRecord 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 Click Save to apply your settings Configuring the Recording Schedule To configure the recording schedule Click the Remote Setting tab and then click Record gt 3Schedule 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 settings to The recording schedule is arranged as a grid Each row represents a recording type Continuous Motion and Alarm and each box represen
71. ct the channel or channels you want to play back Click Play to begin playback 23 Playback and Backup Using Playback Controls This system features advanced playback controls that allow you to see when you have recorded 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 selected to playback All available controls appear when you playback from a single camera MTS writ 4h Me pe UY i ii HF Ni nih e EVER cursor click and dek to select playback time A Mm 5 19 1 a UN Start time of Slow Pause Zoom Mute End time of footage shown Rewind Play footage in bar Past shown in bar Forward Exit playback Available video footage Video clip A Continuous recording backup Show playback BM Motion or alarm recording time controls Change range of time shown in playback bar To use the advanced playback controls 1 Move the mouse slightly to display the on screen playback controls You can also use the playback control buttons on the remote control e Click the playback controls to play pause fast forward rewind and slow down playback e Click X or right click to quit playback and return to the Search Menu Finding Events in the Playback Bar The advanced playback controls show the time and type of video footage available Cont
72. curity 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 Removing the Hard Drive To remove the hard drive A Make sure that the power cable has been disconnected before changing the hard drive 1 Remove the screw from each side panel and rear panel x3 of the cover T3303 200 08 tee ie 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 ee ee 109 Appendix E Replacing the Hard Drive 4 Next remove the hard drive from the housing e f your system has a 3 9 hard drive turn the DVR over carefully and loosen the 4 screws securing the hard drive Turn the DVR back over and slide the hard drive and lift out of the DVR Remove the 4 screws on the bottom of the hard drive Slide the hard drive and lift out of the DVR Loosenthe hard drive screws e f your system has a 2 5 hard drive 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 Make sure to hold the hard drive in place while removing the hard drive screws and turning the DVR to avoid damaging the DVR Remove the hard drive screws 5 Replace the side and cover panel screws Installing the Hard
73. d up file size Select the Rec Para tab In the Pack Duration drop down menu select the desired duration 15 60 minutes 3 Click Apply to save your settings edule MainStream Channel CHI Record Enable Pack Duration 15Min PreRecord Enabl File Size duration 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 19 minute durations 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 the day of the week you wish to configure 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 and Motion and each box represents an hour e Recording for each recording type Is enabled during the selected hourwhenthe box is filled in with the corresponding color Recording for each recording type is disabled for the selected hour when the box is gray NOTE 16 Channel models have an additional row for Alarm recording Sensor devices not included must be connected to the system to use Alarm recording Using the Main Menu 4 Optional Use the top Copy and Copy To drop down to copy the recording schedule to a s
74. date Now to connect to the server Click Apply to save your settings Click Update Now to connect to the time server Click Apply to save your settings Recording Recording By default the system Is set to immediately record video from connected cameras In Continuous Recording Mode Recording Continuous Normal continuous recording You can set the system to stop recording once the hard drive is full or to continually record by overwriting previously recorded data For more details see Configuring Hard Drive settings on page 48 Event Recording The system also includes motion recording o Recording Motion The system records when motion is detected by the camera Recording Audio The system can also record audio for up to 2 channels 4 8 channel models or 4 channels 16 channel model 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 Appendix D Recording Audio on page 108 21 Playback and Backup AA Playback and Backup You can view and back up recorded video on the system through the Search Menu 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 O 2 Enter the system user name default admin and password default 000000 and click Apply The Record Search tab opens 3 Configure the following e
75. details see Appendix B Connecting a PTZ Camera on page 103 To use PTZ Controls 1 Tap the channel with your PTZ camera 2 Tap gt to open PTZ controls 3 Double tap the channel to select it in full screen Use the PTZ controls Click the arrows to control the camera Close PTZ controls Set Speed Zoomout Focus out Iris out Call Preset Zoom in Iris in Focus in Using Remote Playback Mode on iPhone iPad Remote 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 wnu Remote Playback Pea e EN gt 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7 Div Tap select channel 85 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 No SIM 4 04 PM MENU Remote Playback 4 4 March 2013 iia talsie 718 9 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 SBS Video available 25 26 27 28 29 30 Swipe up or down to select month DVR1 channel 01 4 Playback begins at the earliest available recordings from the selected day Use the on screen playback controls No SIM gt 4 04 PM Remote P
76. e password Click Apply to save your settings NOTE Please allow 10 15 minutes for the DDNS servers to update with your new DDNS address before attempting to connect Alarm The Alarm tab allows you to configure Motion Detection and external Alarm devices not included 16 channel only 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 Motion Alarm Channel CHI Enable Disable Arez Sensitivity Alarm Out Latch Time 1035 Show Message Bu2zer OF iwm i of ding 30 30 end Email Full Scre Record Channe 7 Default 2 Configure the following e Channel Select the channel you wish to configure e Enable Select Enable or Disable to activate or deactivate motion recording e Area Click the Setup button to configure the area ofthe screen that detects motion Drag mouse cursor over desired area Click and drag the mouse cursor to configure motion detectionareas Motion detectionisenabledinred areas and disabled in transparent areas Right click to exit e Sensitivity Select motion sensitivity The greater the number the greater the sensitivity e Alarm Out 16 channel models only Select the checkbox to enable the system to trigger a device connected to the alarm block e Latch Time 16 channel models only Enter
77. e select IP Login Under IP Address enter the DVR s DDNS Address e g tomsmith lorexddns net Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin Under Password enter the password you created when you connected over the local network Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 Click Login To connect using the DVR s DDNS address on a Mac Install the Lorex Stratus Client on a remote computer Open Safari then click Safari gt Quit Safari This resets Safari to complete the installation Appendix F DDNS Setup Advanced 3 Open the Lorex Stratus Client EA from the Applications list gal CO N C Login Type IP Address User Name Password Client Port Bitrate Language _ Remember Pwed Login User login IF Login W tomsmith lorexddns net A admin nonona 9000 Sub stream i Y Open All Channels Preview Under Login Type select IP Login Select IP Login Enter DDNS address Enter User Name default admin Enter Password Enter Client Port default 9000 Click Login Under IP Address enter the Domain name URL Request followed by lorexddns net e g tomsmith lorexddns net Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin Under Password enter the DVR s password default 000000 Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 Click Login 123 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting When a malfunction occurs
78. e Internet on PC or Mac AA Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac This DVR features connectivity using the exclusive Lorex Stratus solution This cloud enabled service allows for Internet connectivity without requiring any network configuration 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 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device on page 81 Lorex Stratus Client 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 Windows 7 8 System 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 upload An upload speed of 1Mbps is recommended for best video performance Browser Safari 6 0 and above Mac NOTE If a user connects to the system remotely there may be slow performance when accessing the system locally This is normal and not a malfunction For the latest compatibility list check www lorextechnology com as new software versions are released to the market 94 Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac Step 1 of 3 Connect your DVR to Your Router 1 Power off your DVR by disconnecting the power adapter
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80. e hy oe E 49 Changing Time Format 08a A int at ee ee ede ok ee a a a eg Rt ee ee 49 Changing the System Language 22 06 secteeneee cote oad tara E A ee ested ees 49 Changing Video Output NTSC amp PAL eee eens 49 Configuring Menu Time Out and Auto Logout cee eens 49 Adding Users amp Changing the Admin Password 0000 cece eee teen eee 49 VIEWING System lNAformation secc new pact oh ONS a AD eNO Te one eet yada ae ob wae 49 a eters esenueoceneeeet ae reewedens oan Sehte tens esos keno es aes bee 50 Configuring the Auto Reboot feature o o oooooocoocrnn eee eens 50 Configuring Firmware Upgrades 0556 icas teca ea bd kha heeded RRA owas 90 Upgrading the System Firmware Using a USB Thumb Drive 0000s 90 Restoring to Factory Default Settings 0 cc teen eee eens 91 Restarting or Shutting Down the DVR oooooocccocococ 92 Configuring System Warnings y ota audaces enna IS A AA Na dea 92 Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Flash Drive oooooooococcocoo 92 Loading a System Configuration from a USB Flash Drive 0 0 ccc o 93 Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac 94 System Requirements ess pocos naaa is as 54 Step 1 of 3 Connect your DVR to Your Router 00 c cece ee 55 Step 2 of 3 Obtain the DVR s Device ID 0c eee es 55 Step 3 of 3 Connect to the DVR Over the Internet 0 00 cee ee 56 PO crol ee
81. e privacy zones e Area Setup Select the Area1 4 checkboxes to enable up to 4 privacy zones 4 Click the Setup button next to Mask Area The Privacy rea setup screen opens Click and drag to move privacy zones Click Inside the edge and drag to resize e Click ona 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 Creating a Custom Split screen Display You can create a custom split screen display and re arrange where channels are placed TIP You can use the steps below to create a custom split screen display on a secondary monitor connected to the Video Output port BNC First move the mouse and system interface to the Video Out monitor by pressing 0 three times on the remote control Complete the steps and then 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 Using the Main Menu To re arrangethe split screen display 1 Select the Output tab 2 Under View Setup select Enable This lets you select and arrange the channels you want to show on the screen NOTE Enabling View Setup disa
82. ectric shock or other hazards 8 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 determine that the product is in safe operating condition Use 1 Cleaning Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 2 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 uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 3 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 ina fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 4 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 wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges NOTICES 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a r
83. ed to connect the DVR to RCA inputs i e for a TV connection Audio Output Output for 1 RCA audio channel e g speakers Audio Input Input for 2 RCA audio enabled cameras not included HDMI Connect to an HDMI monitor or TV not included to view the system interface VGA Connect a VGA monitor not included to view the system interface LAN Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity USB Port Connect a USB mouse included or USB flash drive not included for data backup or firmware updates RS485 Connect compatible PTZ cameras not included DC12V Connect the included AC power adapter 16 Channel RA RA a gt a Sy Cy m 7 OY DONQ fey O VIDEO INPUT Video Input Connect BNC cameras 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 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 Audio Output Output for 1 RCA audio channel e g speakers Audio Input Input for 4 RCA audio enabled cameras not included HDMI Connect to an HDMI monitor or TV not included to view the system interface VGA Connect a VGA monitor not included to view the system interface LAN Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable
84. entify this device in your list of activated DDNS accounts that appears anytime you visit the DDNS page MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your Lorex product To find the MAC address Right click and click the Main Menu button EN Enter the DVR password default 000000 Then click System gt Info OR Press the button on the remote control to open the System Information window MAC Address Video Format Client Port HTTP Port 120 Appendix F DDNS Setup Advanced e 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 tomsmith lorexddns net 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 enable remote access to your system Record your information below Domain name URL Request DDNS User Name Step 3 of 4 Enable DDNS on the DVR To enable DDNS in your DVR Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button R Enter the system password If prompted Click Network and select the DDNS tab In the DDNS drop down menu select Enable NE TWO W Record BUNS i E jef mng ee Select Enable March E m _ 4 peten nam Domain Name Enter Domain name URL Request M Network UserName ItsmithO1 l User Name
85. enu select the desired time before the system locks Itself Click Apply to save your settings NOTE You will need your system s user name and password to unlock the system Adding Users amp Changing the Admin Password e For details on changing admin and user passwords see Managing Passwords on page 30 e For details on creating User accounts see Adding Users on page 31 Viewing System Information e Click the Info tab 49 Using the Main Menu 1 2 90 Advanced The Advanced menu allows you to load system defaults upgrade the system firmware and configure automatic firmware updates 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 Select the Maintain tab parade Load Defaut Feboot Save SAMAOS 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 Click Apply to save your settings Configuring Firmware Upgrades Firmware upgrades can provide Improved functionality to your DVR When firmware upgrades become available you will automatically be prompted to upgrade y
86. er Live Monitor O Remote Playback Record Playback 22 Image View Device Manager OK Tap Device Manager eq Help 4 Tap Add 5 Under Device Name enter a name for your DVR of your choice 89 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 6 Tap the QR code icon Ena next to Device ID and use the camera on your device to line up the QR code on the top of the DVR OR If your device does not have a camera manually enter the Device ID printed on the label 7 Under Port enter the Client Port default 9000 8 Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin 9 Under Password enter the system password By default the password is 000000 10 Tap Press to retrieve channels 11 Tap Save Then tap Back 12 Tap Live View Device Manager Enter Device Name Device Name ECO4 Tap icon to scan QR code Login Type BOVIGRIO gt Device ID demaa66d2516 Enter Client Port default 9000 ys io 9000 Enter User Name r Nam dmi default admin wy a Enter Password N c n as default 000000 Channels 8 Tap Press to retrieve channels Scan the QR code on the top of the DVR to automatically add the Device ID 13 Tap inside one of the display areas and then tap Select Select the channel you would like to view Live View select Tap inside a display area UNKOWN 90 Channel conha Select a channel 41 i esi ea
87. er adapter to a power outlet Digital Video Recorder 8 channel model shown BNC Extension cable Female power connector Male power connector Connecting and Removing BNC 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 connector clockwise to tighten e To remove a BNC connector from a BNC port push and simultaneously twist the connector counter clockwise to loosen the BNC connector Mouse Control Mouse Control The DVR is designed for mouse navigation To use a USB mouse included connect the mouse to a USB port on the rear panel of the DVR 8 channel model shown USB port 1 Use the mouse buttons to perform the following e Left Button Click to select a menu option During live viewing in Split screen View double click on a channel to view the selected E channel in full screen double click the TP a O channel again to return to Split screen View ra 2 Right Button e Click to open the Menu Bar see Using the Menu Bar on page 14 e In menus use the right button to go back exit menus 3 Scroll Wheel No function Remote Control Remote Control You can also control the DVR using the included remote control Number Keys 1 0 Press to select the desired channel in Full screen Vie
88. er than the trademarks owned by Lorex Technology Inc We reserve the right to change models con figurations or specifications without notice or liability Product may not be exactly as shown Images are simu lated viii TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started inciso EA Aa ce 1 DVR UVEIVIEW osas riscos drveda 2 FFONE Panes ripeado rra E bis ee e 2 REJ PANGI 2 ecos rs ara it A ss eee eee ee ee 2 o gee eeoGe doh en E eee eeu eee eae oe eee seeds oe eens ee phase daue see 2 A saatatesosmeceednee A Olde Oeste EEE E T 2 e pi da sae eee een ee ee ed ee eee ee oe Bee ee ee he eee oes 3 4 Ao oO week eo ee es eRe dees seen ceees 5 Step 1 Connect the BNC Cameras 0 2 c eee eee eee eee eee 5 Step 2 Connect the Mouse 0 0 0cccccccc eee eee 5 Step 3 Connect the Ethernet Cable cece ee 5 Step 4 Connect the Monitor 0 0cccccccocc eee 6 Step 5 Connect the Power Adapter and Power onthe DVR 6 Step 6 Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version if Available 7 Step 7 Verify Camera Image 0002 c cece eee eee eee 7 Step 8 Set the TMG 045 ece een O 0 tebees rc desde eens eecesees 7 Default System Password amp Port Numbers 0 0c cee eee ees 8 L rex Stratus CONNCCIUIVINY sasse dasa sia presea e ed Pane e e ida ee Geneas e 8 Quick Access to System Information 0ccoccccc 8 Connecting Cameras e prenca aros oa REE ERARIO 9 Gas lia o I II eee ee ee oe ee ee eee 9 NStal
89. esidential 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 correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for assistance 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 entrainer l annulation du droit de UVutilsateur a utiliser l appareil 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 s
90. ess to retrieve channels Channels Scan the QR code on the top of the DVR to automatically add the DevicelD 11 Tap Save Then tap Menu 12 Tap Live View 82 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 13 Tap in one of the display areas and select the channel you would like to view No SIM gt 2 01 PM MENU Live View sm ROGERS LTE 0 45 AM Live vew Select channel Y DVR1 y channel 01 laf channel 02 Tap 12 Select a channel ES channel 03 a channel 04 channel 05 DVR1 CH1 Eg channel 06 Ej channel 07 14 If this is the first time connecting you will be prompted to change the DVR password Tap OK Please change password Current password is insecure please change the password Tap UK OK 15 Enter a new 6 character password and tap Done This password will be used to connect to your system from now on all ROGERS LTE 9 37 AM o 66 mm_p Done Change Password Cancel Enter a new password 16 Tap in one of the display areas and select the channel you would like to view Repeat for any additional channels you would like to view No SIM gt 2 01 PM MENU Live View we ROGERS LTE 9 45 AM o Live View Select channel DVR1 Tap Select a channel mg channel 01 ps og channel 02 ig channel 03 tag channel 04 A channel 05 DVR1 CH1 Eg channel 06 channel 07 83 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a
91. fy the outdoor rating of your camera before installing it in a permanent location 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 Setting the Date and Time on page 18 Default System Password amp Port Numbers f By default the system user name is admin and the password is 000000 It is recommended that you create your own password For details see Managing Passwords on page 30 e The system requires a user name and password to log in to the system remotely using a computer or mobile device After logging on remotelythe first time you will be asked to create a custom password for the system Local DVR and remote connectivity LAN Internet user name and password e Username admin Password 000000 Default ports for DDNS remote access e Port 80 HTTP port e Port 9000 Client port Lorex Stratus Connectivity This system features the exclusive Lorex Stratus connectivity service This is a cloud connectivity service that allows you to connect to your system over the Internet via a secure handshake with Lorex s Stratus 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 the Stratus service e See Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on
92. he 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 Using the PC Mac Client Software 3 Select the menus that the user will have access to E Log Search E Parameter W Mantan A W Remote Login ESEO Control B Manual Recoed Select the menus users will have access to 4 Click Save to apply your settings Viewing System Information To view system information 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click System Info Info Refresh Driza IC n Dwaze Typ D rian E Version P dde MAC Address Derren Hams HOD Capacity Wideo F camat Chen Port HTTP Por Configuring Firmware Upgrades Firmware upgrades can provide improved functionality to your DVR When firmware upgrades become avallable 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 77 Using the PC Mac Client Software 1 4 To configure firmware auto upgrades Click the Remote Setting tab and click Advanced gt Auto Upgrade Auto Upgrade Auto lprade E thick ks update Under Auto Upgrade select Enable to enable automatic firmware updates Messages for firmware upgrades will appear on the DVR locally and on the client software Check C
93. he power and data cables 7 Replace the DVR cover Formatting the Hard Drive If you replace the pre installed hard drive it mustbe formatted in order to function properly with the system ATTENTION Formatting the HDD erases all data on the hard disk This step cannot be undone To format the hard disk 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button Ey 2 Click Device 3 Click the checkbox under Select to choose the drive you wish to reformat HOO PTZ No State Free Tota y Selec 1 lok 541G 953G Select checkbox 2 No Disk 0 0 Overwrite Auto v Forma AOO Forma OSE 4 Click Format HDD 5 When the warning window appears click OK Wait for the system to format the hard drive NOTE You will 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 112 Appendix F DDNS Setup Advanced SS Appendix F 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 the new Lorex Stratus cloud connectivity solution For details on setting up your system using Lorex Stratus see Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac on page 54 Remote
94. heck for update to enable local messages on the DVR to notify you for updates The system will check for firmware upgrades every hour NOTE Click Detect to check for firmware updates manually Click Save to save changes Manually Upgrading System Firmware 1 2 78 To manually upgrade the system firmware download the latest firmware from the system s product page at www lorextechnology com You must have the latest DVR firmware and client software to connect to the DVR over the Internet To upgrade the system firmware Download and extract the file to your computer s desktop Click the Remote Setting tab and click Advanced gt Firmware upgrade Firmware Update Lipgrade ho path Using the PC Mac Client Software 3 Beside Upgrade File Path click the browse button E 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 NOTE Your system may have to restart after a firmware upgrade Restoring Default Settings To restore the system s system defaults 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and click Advanced gt 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 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
95. ick the channel you want to back up and click the Download content button A list of files appears Select the files you want to back up and click Start Download Configuring Display Settings 1 Click the Remote Setting tab and then click Display Live Live Playback Local Setting Logout E Display Live Copy Refresh Save Record E Network Show Time Enable en Alarm device System Advanced 69 Using the PC Mac Client Software 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 DVRs 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 DVR s local display e Record Time Select Enable or Disable to show or hide the record time on the remote display 3 Click Save to apply your settings Configuring Privacy Zone Settings ATTENTION 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 Setting tab and then click Display gt Privacy Zone 2 Inthe Channel drop down menu select the channel you wish to configure 3 Sele
96. il Enter the recipient s email address e Interval Enter the interval the DVR waits before sending a new email notification Click Save to save your settings Configuring DDNS Settings 1 2 Lorex DDNS is available as an optional connectivity option Please see Appendix F DDNS Setup Advanced on page 113 for details The primary connectivity option uses the Lorex Stratus service to connect to your system over the Internet without requiring port forwarding or DDNS registration For details See Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac on page 54 To configure DDNS settings Visit http www lorexddns net and register for a free Lorex DDNS account Click the Remote Setti Live aybac ng tab and click DDNS K Local Setting CA Display DDNS Refresh Save O e Record M LOREXDDNS y Go Domain Name a User Name Network Password SubStream Email Mobile DDNS 22 Alarm ia Device 6 System Advanced Configure the following e DDNS Select Enable or Disable e In the Server drop down menu select LOREXDDNS e Domain Name Enter your Domain name URL Request from the confirmation email that was sent after you created your DDNS account e User name Enter your DDNS User Name that was emailed to you after DDNS registration e Password Enter your DDNS Device password that was emailedtoyou after DDNS registration Click Save to apply your settings 71 Using the PC Ma
97. ing a PTZ Camera 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 Click Set to set the preset The Total and No field will automatically increase 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 Prese Total Number of presets Preset number NO 001 SO Y o BEES a Go To Preset Time Set Set Preset Save Clear Time shown before changing Save Presets Clear Preset Complete the steps above to create additional presets as needed Press Save when you are finished to save all created presets Selecting PTZ Presets In the No field select the number of the preset you would like to select Click Go to to go to the preset Deleting PTZ Presets In the No field select the number of the preset you would like to delete Click Clear to delete the preset and click Save to save your changes Starting Stopping PTZ Cruise When PTZ cruise is enabled the camera will cycle through saved presets You must set and save presets to use PIZ cruise To start stop PTZ cruise Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Start Cruise button Ey Enter the system password The camera will cycle through PTZ presets e To stopthe PTZ cruise right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Stop Cruise button Cy Enter the s
98. inuous recordings are shown in green and motion or alarm 16 channel models only recordings are in red NOTE Motion detection or alarms must be enabled for each channel before they will be highlighted see Alarm on page 46 for details When up to four channels are selected for playback multiple channels are shown Video footage from up to 4 channels is shown in multiple bars If more than four channels are selected one bar is shown that combines all the selected channels This means that video avallable on any selected channel will be shown in the bar 24 Playback and Backup Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar The time range Is the start and end times of the footage displayed 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 To control the time range of the Playback bar 1 During Playback mode click a to open the time range controls a wr Mid i aM bat AR t ATA G a ib si e de aL a Po Clicktoopentime range controls PP CX MO 2 Click 30m 1H 2H or 24H to select a time range For example if 30m is selected the 1 playback bar will show 15 minutes before to 15 minutes after the currently playing time OR e To create a custom time range click A The button will become colored Move your mouse to the time you where yo
99. k up video 1 Connect a USB flash drive to one of the USB ports on the DVR 2 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Record Search button O 3 Enter the system user name default admin and password default 000000 and click Apply 4 Click the Backup tab 5 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 Continuous or Alarm 6 Click Search A list of videos populate in the window f TYPE DATE START END SIZE BAK VEA Click the BAK checkbox to select video to back u Normal 11 07 06 15 08 59 15 23 59 57 8M 7 p Normal 11 07 06 15 24 00 15 39 00 Normal 11 07 06 15 39 01 15 54 00 Normal 11 07 06 165 54 01 16 09 02 Normal 11 07 06 16 09 03 16 17 53 Click Backup 27 Playback and Backup 7 Click 4 gt to scroll through the list of videos The videos are named by time Videos are packed into 15 minute 60 minute increments 8 Click the BAK checkbox beside the video you wish to back up 9 Click Backup Wait for the backup to finish before removing the USB memory drive Total 2 files Backing up file 1 Backup finished Backing up dor t remove USBI NOTE To change the duration of how often a file is packaged see Configuring Backup File Duratio
100. lack box around the zoomed in area e Click inside the box and drag to move the zoom area e Right click to exit and select a different zoom area Right click again to exit Zoom Mode and return to Live Viewing Mode Using the On Screen Display 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 E or PIP1X2 button E PIP1X1 shows 1 channel in full screen and 1 other channel PIP1X2 shows 1 channel in full screen and 2 other channels Click inside the main viewing area to change the full screen channel Click inside the white bar and drag to move the smaller channels Click inside the smaller channels to change the channel e Picture in Picture Mode opens e To change the full screen channel click anywhere in the main viewing area e o change the smaller channels click inside the channel e To move the smaller channels around the screen click inside the white bar and drag e Right click to exit and return to Live Viewing Mode Setting the Date and lime 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 To set the date and time Right click or move your mouse to the bottom of the screen to open the Menu
101. layback DVR1 Select playback time 07 01 12 Pause Play Screenshotl Mute Unmute Stop Manual Record 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 support the Email app Please refer to your iPhone iPad 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 86 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 3 Tap the screenshot you would like to view Ho SIM 3 15 PM image Manage Image Manager Tap the screenshot you would like to view Swipe left or right to select screenshot Send screenshot as Delete screenshot email attachment Begin slideshow tap inside the picture to stop the slideshow Viewing Manual Recordings You can view manual recordings using the app To view manual recordings 1 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 xe WwW N Use the on screen controls No SIM gt 3 20 PM Record files DWR1 CH1 04 01 2013 04 04 52 Select playback time 0 0 3 0 0 6 4 Mute unmute Next frame Take screenshot Pause play Fast forward 87 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using
102. le Device To share screenshots 1 Tap a 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 Select the sharing app he Dropbox B hma Messenger Viewing Manual Recordings You can view manual recordings using the app To view manual recordings 1 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 E O N Use the on screen controls DVR channel 00 00 01 00 00 17 Select playback time gt Mute unmute Next frame Take screenshot Pause Fast forward Slow Play 96 Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device 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 From the Main Menu tap Device Manager Press and hold on the DVR you would like to delete and then tap Delete Ta 5 Back Device Manager Press and hold to delete To modify a DVR 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 97 Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC 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
103. linda Cameras s roras ii sedas A wards idos oe oe De E E e SEE ei 9 Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR o oooocccocc eee nee 10 Connecting and Removing BNC Cables o oooocccooo eens 10 A AR E 11 Romol CONO rar es RARO PARE AAA AAA NA 12 Using the On Screen Display 0c cee eee 13 USING Ne Menu Bar sinusitis rs oa 14 Menu Bario antes subes puosrasoas deste eens a ber Eee oe aa ea eee du sees gon 14 Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini Keyboard 0000c cece eee eneeee 15 USING the Zoom Mod ssscivenaee rr AA AR 16 Using Picture in Picture PIP Mode coccocccccccc o 17 Setting the Date and TiMe 0cccccccc 18 Configuring Daylight Savings Time DST naana naana naana ooo 19 Using a NTP Server to set your System TiMe o occcococooc eens 20 ados 1 PAPA oyo O AN 21 IX EVENT RECOFOINO ecards or a eee oe aes 21 aleta o Lo AUGIO 65 0 huey cada cd Goes Ca ee dene ee ake ow ee es 21 Playback and Backup 0c eee ees 22 Playing Back Recorded Video 0 ccc cece eee ees 22 Using Playback Controls 1 0 0 0 ccc eet eee e eee eee enn nenes 24 Finding Events in the Playback Bar y cines a Ea ded e baa ea ga e a 24 Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar 0 2 00 cece eee 25 Using Zoomi in Playback Mode suites pun edad a sied hene en da asa a ad oan AE a 25 Using Video Clip Backup susi cus ii mia m a aaa Este so a a a a Tia a Remo oh bnew a e peo 26 Backing UD VIAC
104. manual for protocol and configuration details Click Save to apply your settings Configuring the System Time and Date To configure the system time and date Click the Remote Setting tab and click System gt General General Retresh Save System Taree ae E Dal AM Carte Format mM MDOT Tera Formal 12 es gt nam Configure the system format and time e System Time Enter the desired system time and date An on screen calendar appears when you click the date e Date Format Select the desired format the date Is displayed in 75 Using the PC Mac Client Software 3 e Time Format Select between 12 hour or 24 hour time formats Select DST to enable daylight savings time or NTP to sync the time with a NTP time server NOTE Using the NIP feature requires that your DVR have a constant Internet connection Changing the System s Menu Time Out 3 To change the system s time out menu Click the Remote Setting tab and click System gt General In the Menu Timeout drop down menu select the duration the menu stays on screen before disappearing Click Save to apply your changes Configuring System User Accounts 76 You can add user accounts on the system To configure the user accounts menu Click the Remote Setting tab and click System gt Users Blog Search O W Maintain E aci Configure the following e Click the desired user you wish to configure i e user1 e User name Enter t
105. min and password default 000000 and click Apply 2 Click System and select the Users tab 3 Select the checkbox beside admin to change the admin password then click the Edit button General Users Info NAME A LEVEL ENABLI admin admin ENABLE Wi Select checkbox beside admin useri DISABLI ser2 DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE users DISABLE Edit 30 Managing Passwords 4 Configure the following e User Name Enter the desired admin user name e Password Enter your desired password e Confirm Re enter the password admin g dmin Enable v Password Confirm Exit Default Apply 5 Click Apply to save your settings Adding Users 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 IA 2 Click System gt Users 3 Select the checkbox beside User or any other user then click the Permission button ene all Users Info NAME admin DISABLE DISABLE users ers DISABLE user DISABLE Permission 3 Configure Permissions 31 4 Select the menus and channels the user will have access to 32 Selectthe menusthatthe user will have accessto Select which channels will ha
106. ming through a Lorex video server While relay mode is activated the system will disconnect after 10 minutes of inactivity Relay mode Is only used when a direct connection cannot be made between the DVR and computer 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 e Click one of the following CIAL Ba OBE HA EA E R e f the controls are not shown click E D9 Using the PC Mac Client Software Taking Screen Shots 1 2 The system can take screen shots of a selected channel during live view To take a screen shot of a channel oo Click Mf beside the desired channel to capture an image BEREREKRE EB RKB ERR EEE SE SE 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 Recording Video 2 60 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 recordable media such as USB memory keys and blank CD DVD media To record video co G Click sm next to the channel that you wish to capture video from The video will record to the default save directory SD Sy Mo ge OOOO a ay oo ay Click e to stop video recording Using the PC Mac Client Software Showing Hiding Channels
107. 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 Connect a USB flash drive not included to one of the USB ports on the DVR Open Playback mode with only one channel selected For details see Playing Back Recorded Video on page 22 Click the clip backup button EA to start your backup at the current playback time mm 5 a E 16 Click to select the start and stop times When you want the backup clip to stop click again TIP 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 Playback and Backup 5 A confirmation window appears showing information about the backup file you are about to create Click Backup to confirm Wait for the file to be saved BACKUP CONFIRM rom 180311 0 TO 18 03 9 Total files T 5 tal size i 1665 5 E re you sure to backup Backup For details on viewing backed up video see Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC on page 98 or see Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac on page 100 Backing Up Video You can back up video to a USB flash drive not included connected to the DVR To bac
108. n Pack Duration on page 38 Viewing Backed Up Video To view the downloaded video you must install the Lorex Player software For details on viewing backed up video see Lorex Player 11 Playing Backed up Video on PC on page 98 or see Lorex Player for Mac Viewing Backed up Video on Mac on page 100 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 To install the AVI converter 1 Insert the software disc in your computer s CD DVD rom drive 2 Locate the AVI Generator software from the CD installation wizard 3 Follow the on screen instructions to install AVI Generator r errado rap a E T imena enp o a By Aena Sep om A nee P eskther Ready to tte Welcome to the AVIGenerator Pa o Su folder where AM Garerator n be rataled Te eto Mard a reads to begr Pe Aero ate matador Setup Wizard 264 aM 28 Playback and Backup 2 Click Open and then locate the backed up video file on your hard drive AVIGenerator Ea open Open Save As Version J V2 0 0 1 Stop 264 File 264 7 264 File 264 h264 File h264 All File 7 7 4 Click Start to convert and save the file in the default save folder e Or click Save As to select a desired save folde
109. nstallation is finished double click the Lorex Stratus Client 1 icon 2 desktop The DVR login screen appears User login Login Type Device ID Select Device ID DevicelD dem98c475b90 Enter Device ID UserName admin Enter User Name default admin Password fC Enter Password default 000000 ClientPor lao ts Enter Client Port default 9000 Bitrate Sub stream ki Language E oh Remember Pwd wo Open All Channels Preview Click Login Under Login Type select Device ID Under Device ID enter the DVR s Device ID Press 4 on the remote control to find the Device ID Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin Under Password enter the DVR s password default 000000 Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 Click Login elfthisisthefirsttime connecting to your system you will be prompted to changethe password Enter a new 6 character password and click OK Change Password Current password is insecure please change the password Enter the new password and click OK New Password Confirm Password OREN a ati e 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 Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac Mac Visit www lorextechnology com and download the Client Software for Mac Extract the installer file and double
110. nvironmental rating to confirm if they can be installed outdoors When installing cameras outdoors installation in a sheltered area is required V 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 2 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power supply cord or plug is damaged B If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product C If the product has been exposed to rain or water D If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged E lf the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust onlythose controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation F When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service 7 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements used have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the product manufacturer can prevent fire el
111. ock updates To enable automatic DST adjustments 1 Click the DST cad button AA ST Sep System Adwanced Default Ap piy 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 Select 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 KAI Select Enable z A Configure DST Settings 3 Click Apply to save your settings 19 Setting the Date and Time 20 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 NIP 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 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button A Click System Beside NTP click Setup DEN General Users Info ll osT a gt 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 Tf Select Enable Select ntp lorexddns net Select your Time Zone Click Up
112. onfigure the network protocol type DHCP or Static To configure basic network settings Click the Remote Setting tab and click Network 2 Configure the following under Basic Configuration e Type Select between DHCP or Static If you select Static you can edit the IP address 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 Configuring the System Substream 1 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 configure the system s substream Click the Remote Setting tab and click Network gt SubStream SubStream Charra WYialoo FPS Estrato Aibo 69 Using the PC Mac Client Software 3 Configure the Substream settings 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 Bit Rate Select the desired video bit rate e Audio Select whether you want the system to record audio laudio cameras required not in
113. our system You must have the latest DVR firmware and client software or mobile apps to 1 4 connect 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 To configure firmware upgrade notifications Select the Auto Upgrade tab 7 Check for update Under Auto Upgrade select Enable to enable automatic firmware updates Messages 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 updates The system will check for firmware upgrades every hour NOTE Click Detect to check for firmware updates manually Click Apply to save changes 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 connect to the DVR over the Internet To upgrade the system firmware 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 free firmware upgrade if one Is available Extract the firmware into a blank USB flash drive
114. password recommended e Receiver Email Enter the recipient s 1 In the Email drop down menu select email address Default e Interval Enter the interval the DVR waits Select Default 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 Configuring DDNS settings Lorex DDNS is available as an optional connectivity option Please see Appendix F DDNS Setup Advanced on page 113 for details The primary connectivity option uses 2 Inthe Sender Email field enter the email the Lorex Stratus service to connect to address of the sender This can be any your system over the Internet without email address of your choice requiring port forwarding or DDNS registration For details See Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac on page 54 3 Inthe Receiver Email field enter the email address you want the DVR to send alarm notifications to 45 Using the Main Menu 46 To configure DDNS settings Visit http lorexddns net and register for a DDNS account Click the DDNS tab Updated successfully At 2013 04 15 131840 Configure the following e DDNS Select Enable e Server Select LOREXDDNS default e Domain Name Enter the Domain name URL Request you received in the email after registering for DDNS e User Name Enter your DDNS User Name e Password Enter your DDNS Devic
115. pecific 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 Enabling Audio Recording Audio capable cameras are required not included for audio recording To enable audio recording 1 Click the MainStream tab RECORD 13 Display Rec Para Schedule MainStream ORecord Audio i checkbox Search Network 2 Beside the corresponding channel select or deselect the checkbox under Audio to enable or disable audio recording 3 Click Apply to save your settings 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 39 Using the Main Menu Second available for recording on 8 6 Optional Use the Copy and Copy To 16 channel models drop down menus to copy recording NOTE If you change this setting the DVR Sci eon Oh O ANC ODy will restart when you save changes to copy recording settings 7 Click Apply to save your settings FEC Para Schedule Man Steam
116. r then click Start to convert the file DADVRIRecord Record 192 168 5 136 CH5120110713 14 50 39 n26 D DVR Record Record 192 168 5 136 CH5 20110713 14 50 39 avi Save As Save As Version V2 0 0 1 Start Stop Start 5 Locate the file in the folder you selected in step 4 29 Managing Passwords AA Managing Passwords ATTENTION By default the system user name is admin and the password is 000000 Passwords are enabled by default 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 functions You may set up multiple USER accounts with varying levels of access to the system For security reasons it is highly recommended to change the password on your system By default the system password is enabled Changing Passwords You can change the system password of the ADMIN and USER accounts from the Users menu To change the admin password 1 Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button J Enter the system user name default ad
117. r the desired month date and year you wish to begin searching for video 8 Click Play to begin playback Video Playback Controls zx BEOL one E Move the mouse slightly to display the Hh E on screen playback controls You can ER also use the playback control buttons on the remote control Search Date Use the video control buttons to manipulate video playback 4 Click Search 5 Click on a date in the calendar to see the e Click X to quit playback and return to the video available for that date Search menu Backing up Video Files You can back up video files on your USB flash drive not included T k i files ae SUECCECOCCRMEELCC o back up video files op 1 Performa search la nta 2 Inserta blank USB flash drive in the rear EEES d ee panel of the system fs i fan ce eo 3 Click on the desired date you wish to back Click a date to see video available up Click a time to play video from that time and date 41 Using the Main Menu 4 Click the Backup button A list of files appears in the Log menu W G Tate afs tule 1 nk gt IF EE ECLCACECECECENNN 0 or 02 08 os os 06 Jior Pi A 7 f y Backup 5 Click the checkbox under BAK next to the file you want to backup 6 Click the Backup button to begin copying the video files to your flash drive NOTE You will need the Lorex Player included on the CD to view the saved files Using the Event Search Event Search
118. rding Covert Recording blanks out the screen 4 Click Apply to save your settings so that it seems as if the system is not recording Covert channels are only Changing the Position of the visible when the admin account logs in Channel Name using a remote computer or mobile 1 Select the Live tab device To enable covert recording 2 Inthe Channel drop down menu select 1 Select the Live tab the channel you would like to configure 2 Inthe Channel drop down menu select 3 Inthe Position drop down menu select the channel you wish to hide where you would like the channel names to appear 34 In the Covert drop down menu select 2 Enable Click Apply to save your settings Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display 4 To add remove the time stamp in the system display In the Show Time and Record Time drop down menu select enable or disable Click Apply to save your settings Configuring Sequence Time Sequence time refers to the amount of time 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 channel 2 To configure the sequence time Click the Output tab SEQ Dwell time 2 Click the SEQ Dwell time field and enter the time channels remain on screen before changing to another channel Click Apply to save your settings Changing the Video ou
119. rm ooooooooonoooooo 39 Enabling Audio Recording oo o ococococoo tees 39 Configuring Recording Quality Resolution and Video Frame Rate ocococococooccccco mm 39 SEAN arar rra riera da aerea e an 41 Searching tor Video on the System se socierorasd sde ro Shes dates rr rar 41 Packing Up Video FILES Espasa dro pira nda ne poo 1b ees Ona eee ee 41 Using the Event S6arch on a a a E a aaa pe rer EE ache lee Saye Re Me N AEE 42 Using the Log Search A 43 NOTWOFK ecrin nrar anann AE AERAR a A eee 43 Configuring Network Type DHCP amp Static IP uxrva verd a ao add a rd a ali 43 Enabling Auto Port Forwarding o o occococcoor c cee 44 Changing the DVRS Client and HTTP Port 6 400 set es rara a da e ba oa aS 44 Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates 000 cece eee 44 setting up Email NOUNCAUON sq para dera deis dra dea yaa baad Che eed ena 44 Configuring DDNS settings seo ar e En e e Rca rd aia a bees oe Deane 45 ALa M eaan aan mee oe are eh os cu eee eee Pee eae A ae 46 Configuring Motion Detection 1 0 ccc eee e eee nenes 46 Configuring Alarm Settings 16 Channel Only 00 0 0 ccc cette eens 47 DEVICO suecas co A G a 48 Configuring Hard Drive settingS 212642006 eeneseeweG edi ianiai a ia bare aid e Sep EE 48 Formatting USB Flash Drives 24 cecdadacuee ce dad seaed derim esaka kaa dainai iea e a es 48 EE A eee tee bee E o E eee ee ee 49 Changing Date A eae dee vee ee a a doe we ed e
120. t Show Message Send Email M Full Screen Alarm Enable Record i oS perico Post Recording Record Channel W All Ci System CH01 E CH02 Mi CH03 Mi cHo4 Mi CHos Wl cHo6 W CHo7 Mi CHo8 E J Advanced 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 message 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 73 Using the PC Mac Client Software 3 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 Click Save to apply your settings Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode 1 2 3 To configure the hard drive recording mode Click the Remote Setting tab and click Device gt HDD Overwrite drop down menu In the Overwrite
121. t Resolution Click the Output tab Using the Main Menu Click the drop down menu beside VGA HDMI Resolution and select the output resolution Click Apply to save your settings Right click repeatedly to exit all menus The DVR prompts you to restart Click OK 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 selected 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 Press and hold the Stop J button on the remote control for 6 seconds The resolution will be reset and the DVR will restart Restoring the System s Resolution if you see a Blank Screen If 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 restore the DVR s default resolution to 1024 x 768 To restore the DVR s default resolution Ensure the power and video cables are properly connected Press and hold the Stop MM button on the remote control for 6 seconds The resolution will be reset 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
122. t Software Upon login the Live tab opens The Client Software interface is the same on PC or Mac mi La pr ar re E po m 41 1 1165 0 mar O mM amp 5 1 Navigation Tabs Allows you to access the following tabs e Live Watch live video e Playback View saved video footage e Remote Setting Configure system and networking options e Local setting Configure where local files are stored on your hard drive e 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 08 Using the PC Mac Client Software o el Click to close all connected channels Note that the system continues to record when G close channels remotely 3 Previous page Next page Click to open the selected channel in full screen view E Click to select the desired split screen viewing options Split screen viewing Click the desired viewing mode Mute Click to mute audio PTZ Controls PTZ Pan Tilt Zoom control for connected PTZ cameras not included O N co Ol 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 strea
123. t numbers appear as three digits For example 005 is the same as 5 Step 3 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 Insert the software CD that comes included with the system Open the CD and click DVR Software gt Lorex Client Software PC Follow the on screen instructions to install 114 Appendix F DDNS Setup Advanced e OR download the Client Software for PC from www lorextechnology com User lagin Login Type IP Login e Select IP Login IPAddress 19 168 5 101 vw Enter IP address User WN A serName admin Enter User Name default admin Password eseese Enter Password default 000000 ci 900 Enter Client Port default 9000 Bitrate Sub stream Y Language _ Remember Pwd al el reset Click Login Under Login Type select IP Login Under IP Address enter the DVR s IP Address e g 792 768 0 700 Under User Name enter the DVR s user name default admin Under Password enter the DVR s password default 000000 Under Client Port enter the DVR s Client Port default 9000 0 N co ao KR OQ Click Login elfthisisthefirsttime 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 Enter
124. test DVR firmware and mobile apps to connect to the DVR over the Internet NOTE For the latest device compatibility list visit www lorextechnology com 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 Kd to open the app 81 3 Tap Device Manager Mobile Apps Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device Live Monitor Remote Playback Record Playback Image View Device Manager Help Tap No SIM mENU Device Manager Tap Device Manager 3 05 PM Tap Under Name enter a name for your DVR of your choice Press the QR code icon ES 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 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 10 Tap Press to retrieve channels Enter Device Name Name Lorex DVR Login Type Device ID gt Tap icon to scan QR code Device fay demaa66d2516 Enter Client Port Client Port default 9000 2008 Enter User Name User N default admin ite eae ig Bao Enter Password Password pe default 000000 Tap Press to retrieve __ channels Pr
125. the DC 12V port on the rear panel e There is no picture Camera cables are loose or e Check the camera video cable and connections on selected channels have become disconnected e Disconnect and reconnect the cable at the system and camera picture is at the camera not being displayed e Try moving the camera to another channel or use another cable e The image on the e Audio cables are loose or have e Check the AUDIO Input connections to the DVR DVR appears but been disconnected does not have sound e Volume on external speakers e Increase volume on external speakers not included not included is low or off e The system beeps e The beep at startup Is normal at startup e The system beeps e Motion detection is enabled and Open the Main Menu and click System gt Motion In the during motion the alarm buzzer is activated Buzzer drop down select Off Click Apply detection e am not receiving e Email notification is disabled e Ensure you have configured email notification For email notifications details see Setting up Email Notification on page 44 e Default setting is disabled but If you want to use your own SMTP server deselect the you have not entered your own Default box and enter your SMTP Server address Port SMTP information User name and Password in the respective fields 125 BIVE VANTAGE VIEW YOUR WORLD EXPAND AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR SYSTEM WITH A FULL RANGE OF CAMERAS amp ACCESSORIE
126. the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong 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 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 instructions 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 appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation have it replaced by your service technician 7 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 8 Surge Protectors It is highly recommended that the product be connected to a surge protector
127. ting the HDD erases all data on the hard disk This step cannot be undone 1 Select the HDD tab HOO PTZ 3 Fr par Tir ne 143Hour Overwrite Auto we Tefal ilt Apply 2 Click the checkbox under Select to choose the drive you wish to reformat 3 Click Format HDD 4 When the warning window appears click OK Wait for the system to format the hard drive To set the hard drive recording mode loop recording or linear recording 1 Select the HDD tab 2 Select the checkbox beside the hard drive you wish to configure 48 In the Overwrite drop down menu select Auto recommended or select the desired duration the hard drive should retain its data NOTE If overwrite recording is enabled the system s hard drive automatically re writes the hard drives oldest content first in first out Click Apply to save your settings Formatting USB Flash Drives ATTENTION Formatting a USB flash drive erases all data on the drive This step cannot be undone Insert a USB flash drive not included into one of the USB ports In the main menu click Device gt HDD Click Format USB then click OK Wait for formatting to complete 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 Daylight Savings Time adjustments or NTP see Setting the Date and Time on page 18
128. to backup system logs to a USB flash drive not included Using the Main Menu Network The Network menu allows you to configure network settings and email alerts 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 Subnet Ma DNS chp S 1 128 068 Select DHCP or Static 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 routers 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 43 Using the Main Menu 44 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 remote connectivity see Connecting to Your
129. ts an hour 67 Using the PC Mac Client Software 6 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 schedule to a specific channel or all channels Click Copy to copy the schedule Click Save to apply your settings Configuring System Recording Quality 1 68 Click the Remote Setting tab and click Record gt MainStream Playback Local Setting A Display MainStream Refresh Save Record Rec Parameters SS Schedule Resolution CA coo a ea oa Alarm evice System Advanced Under Resolution Mode select D1 or 960H If you change the Resolution Mode setting the system will restart once you save your changes 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 required not included Click Save to apply your settings Using the PC Mac Client Software Configuring Basic Network Settings 1 The basic network menu allows you to c
130. u 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 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 Open Playback mode with only one channel selected For details see Playing Back Recorded Video on page 22 2 Click Wey to open Zoom NOTE Playback controls are not available when Zoom is activated If you want to pause the video before you zoom you will have to pause It before entering Zoom 29 Playback and Backup 3 26 Click and drag on the area of the screen you would like to enlarge The image zooms in on the selected area Click and drag to y zoom in on an area Zoom icon Click and drag inside the box to move the zoom area Right click to exit and select a different zoom area e The box in the lower right hand corner shows the entire camera picture with a black box around the zoomed in area e Click inside the box and drag to move the zoom area Right click to exit and select a different zoom area Right click again to exit Zoom Mode and return to Playback Mode Using Video Clip Backup Video clip backup allows you to select a duration of video during playback
131. ual Keyboard 1 Using the mouse click on an option or field such as the User ID and Password fields if passwords are enabled e The Virtual Keyboard opens Virtual Keyboard e Click Shift to switch between upper and lowercase letters e Click 4 gt to move the cursor between letters e Click to backspace delete e Click Enter to enter your selection e Click ESC to close the virtual keyboard 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 Virtual Mini Keyboard e Click 4 to enter your selection Using the On Screen Display 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 In Live Viewing Mode select the channel you want to zoom in on in full screen double click the channel if you are in a Split screen View Right click to open the Menu Bar and select the Zoom button Ed A Zoom icon appears on the screen Click and drag on the area of the screen you would like to enlarge The image zooms in on the selected area Click and drag to zoom in on an area ES Zoom icon Click and drag inside the box to move the zoom area Right click to exitandselect a different zoom area e The box in the lower right hand corner shows the entire camera picture with a b
132. uch as lead cadmium mercury and hexavalent chromium PBB and PBDE tn the European Union 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 interference and will not cause interference with other appliance usage However It is imperative 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 In order to improve the features functions and quality of this product the specifications are subject to change without notice from time to time LOREX Product Information Specification Sheets y User Manuals Software Upgrades T Quick Start Guides 18 Firmware Upgrades Vii Features Digital Video Recorder Features e 960H 960x480 recording resolution capable e H 264 video compression e HDMI output HDMI cable included for simple connection to HDTVs e Real time recording resolution 4ch a 960x480 960H 8 16ch a 480x240 e Pentaplex operation View Record Playback Back Up amp Remotely Control the system simultaneously e 24 7 100 Duty cycle hard drive pre installed e PTZ cameras supported RS485 Remotely control through App Connectivity Features e LOREX Stratus Solution Quick amp simple Internet cloud connectivity e Instant Mobile Viewing on compatible Smart phones amp T
133. use when saving video 264 or avi CT Local Setting tab Local Setting Record Path C Users lab Desktop Download Path D DVR DownLoad Snapshot Path D DVR Capture File type File Type Interval Using the PC Mac Client Software 3 Optional Under Interval select the maximum length in minutes for video saved on the remote computer 4 Click Save to save your changes 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 Appendix B Connecting a PTZ Camera on page 103 To control the PTZ settings on the DVR On screen PTZ Controls Click the button to enable disable and tilt speed on screen PTZ controls Click inside the display area to pan and tilt the camera Preset Use the Preset tab to configure camera presets Once your PTZ camera is in the desired angle press the button to add the setting to the Preset 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 Direction keys Click to pan and tilt the camera Zoom Focus and Iris T settings FOCUS 5 RS O Speed Slider Increase or decrease the pan reset 1 E mia Cruise Use the Cruise tab to Cruise 1 Es add desired PTZ cruise options 31 32 30 31
134. ve access to Backup Preview Playback and PTZ Control Click Apply to save your settings 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 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 access to the menus you assigned Using the Main Menu Using the Main Menu o oO F WO N J To open the Main Menu sn ae Enter the system e Right click to open the Menu Bar and click the Main Menu button user name default admin and password default 000000 and click Apply Display Configure display options e g camera color settings camera title video output Search Search for recorded video and log files on the system Alarm Configure motion detection and external alarm device 16 channel only settings System Configure system time and user accounts Record Configure recording settings and recording schedules Network Configure system network settings e g email alert settings video streaming quality settings Device Configure PTZ settings HDD recording mode HDD format option Advanced Configure system restart schedule perform firmware upgrades or configure automatic upgrades 33
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136. vided and the product manufacturer s instructions have been followed Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause a hazard 12 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 13 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat 14 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod ortable The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Use this product only with a cart stand tripod bracket ortable recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 15 Camera Extension Cables Check the rating of your extension cable s to verify compliance with your local authority regulations prior to installation 16 Mounting The cameras provided with this system should be mounted only as instructed in this guide or the instructions that came with your cameras using the provided mounting brackets 17 Camera Installation Cameras are not intended for submersion in water Not all cameras can be installed outdoors Check your camera e
137. w 16 channel models only Press 1 0 for channel 10 1 1 for channel 11 etc e HA In Live Viewing Mode press to open Split screen View Press repeatedly to switch between split screen 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 HDMI VGA Navigation Cursors Press to navigate menus e 4 Press to select menu items In Live Viewing Mode press to access System Information SUB MENU Press to open the Menu Bar MUTE Press to mute un mute audio during Live Viewing and Playback Mode Playback Controls e gt gt In Playback Mode press to fast forward increase fast forward speed e 44 In Playback Mode press to rewind increase rewind speed e gt In Live Viewing Mode press to open the Search Menu to select video for playback e n Playback Mode press to play video e Il In Live Viewing Mode press to start Sequence Mode e In Playback Mode press to pause video di 90 a Audio capable cameras not included are required for audio recording and listen in audio functionality TIP When using the remote control to enter password and camera titles select the field using the navigation buttons press and then press the number buttons Press repeatedly to step through video frames e IB Press to stop recording
138. ystem password 105 Appendix C Connecting Additional External Monitors Appendix C Connecting Additional External Monitors Connect one monitor to the VGA port and one to the HDMI port to display the system interface 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 you need to monitor the system from a second location e g a back office e 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 8 channel model shown VGA or HDMI cable PRIMARY MONITOR TV VGA HDMI Not Included To connect the DVR toa television using RCA cables connect a BNC to RCA adapter not included to the VIDEO OUTPUT port BNC cable dl EXTERNAL MONITORS Not Included Customizing the Channel Arrangement on the External Monitor You can use the steps below to create a custom split screen display on a secondary monitor 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 IR mm

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