User ManualTable of ContentsDVR Overview18Front Panel (All Models)184-Channel188-Channel1816-Channel19Basic Setup20Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras20Step 2: Connect the Mouse20Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable20Step 4: Connect the Monitor21Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR21Step 6: Verify Camera Image21Step 7: Set the Time21Default System Password & Port Numbers22Quick Access to System Information22Connecting Cameras23Installation Tips23Installing Cameras23Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR24Connecting and Removing BNC Cables24Mouse Control25Remote Control264 & 8-Channel Remote Control2616-Channel Remote Control27Using the On-Screen Display28Using the Menu Bar29Menu Bar Icons29Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard30Using the Zoom Mode (4/8-Channel Models Only)31Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode (4/8-Channel Models Only)32Setting the Date and Time33Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)34Using a NTP Server to set your System Time35Recording36Event Recording36Recording Audio36Playback and Backup37Using the On-Screen Playback Controls39Backing Up Video39Viewing Backed Up Video40Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files40Managing Passwords42Enabling and Changing Passwords42Adding Users43Using the Main Menu45Display46Configuring Custom Channel Names46Changing the Position of the Channel Name46Adjusting Camera Color Settings46Enabling Covert Recording46Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display47Configuring Sequence Time47Changing the Video-out Resolution47Adjusting Menu Transparency47Restoring the System’s Resolution if you see a Blank Screen47Adjusting the Video Margin47Adding Privacy Zones48Record49Configuring Pre-recording Settings49Configuring Backup File Duration (Pack Duration)49Configuring the Recording Schedule (Continuous and Motion)49Enabling Audio Recording50Configuring Recording Quality, Resolution, and Video Frame Rate50Search51Searching for Video on the System51Backing up Video Files52Using the Event Search52Using the Log Search53Network53Configuring Network Type: DHCP & Static IP53Enabling Auto Port Forwarding54Changing the DVR’s Client and HTTP Port54Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates54Setting up Email Notification55Changing the Mobile Connectivity Port, User Name, and Password55Configuring DDNS settings56Alarm57Configuring Motion Detection57Device58Configuring Hard Drive settings58Formatting USB Flash Drives58System59Changing Date Format59Changing Time Format59Changing the System Language59Changing Video Output - NTSC & PAL59Configuring Menu Time Out and Auto Logout59Adding Users & Changing the Admin Password59Viewing System Information60Advanced60Configuring the "Auto Reboot" feature60Upgrading the System Firmware61Restoring to Factory Default Settings61Restarting or Shutting Down the DVR62Configuring System Warnings62Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity63System Requirements63Accessing your DVR within a Local Network (LAN)64Step 1 of 3: Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network64Step 2 of 3: Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and HTTP Port64Step 3 of 3: Enter the DVR’s Local IP Address into the Browser65To connect using the DVR’s local IP address on a PC:65To connect to the DVR’s local IP address on a Mac:66Accessing your DVR Remotely over the Internet67Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding68Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account68Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR72Step 4 of 4: Enter the DDNS Address into the Browser73Lorex Client 11: Client Software for PC74Connecting to your DVR using Lorex Client 1174Remote Viewing Interface75Changing Viewing Modes76Taking Screen Shots76Recording Video77Showing / Hiding Channels77Adjusting Sub-menu Options78Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video78Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only)79Configuring PTZ Settings80Video Playback81Video Playback Controls82Configuring Display Settings82Configuring Privacy Zone Settings83Configuring Recording Parameters84Configuring the Recording Schedule84Configuring System Recording Quality85Configuring Basic Network Settings86Configuring the System Substream86Configuring Email Notification Settings87Changing the Mobile User Name and Password88Configuring DDNS Settings89Configuring Motion Detection Settings89Configuring your System to "Beep" During Motion90Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode91Configuring PTZ Parameters91Configuring the System Time and Date92Changing the System’s Menu Time Out92Configuring System User Accounts93Viewing System Information94Upgrading System Firmware94Restoring Default Settings95Configuring Event Settings95Configuring Auto-Reboot96Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC97Installing Lorex Player 1197Running Lorex Player 1197Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview98About the Advanced Config menu98Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac99Lorex Player Mac interface99Loading Individual Video Files100Loading Multiple Video Files100Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device101Compatible Devices and Platforms101Before you Begin101iPhone / iPad102Step 1 of 3: Downloading the App102Step 2 of 3: Configuring Lorex Mobile Eco102Step 3 of 3: Connecting to your DVR103Deleting Accounts104Taking Snapshots104Changing Channels105Interface Overview105Android106Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App106Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile Eco106BlackBerry108Step 1 of 2: Downloading and Installing the App108Step 2 of 2: Configuring Lorex Mobile Eco109Connecting to the DVR through the Device List110Enabling APN on Your Blackberry110Windows Mobile112Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App112Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile Eco112Symbian OS113Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App113Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile Eco114Appendix A: System Specifications115Appendix B: Connecting a PTZ Camera116Configuring PTZ Settings116Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR)117PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise117Setting PTZ Presets118Selecting PTZ Presets118Deleting PTZ Presets118Starting / Stopping PTZ Cruise118Appendix C: Connecting Additional External Monitors119Appendix D: Recording Audio120Appendix E: Replacing the Hard Drive121Removing the Hard Drive121Replacing the Hard Drive122Formatting the Hard Drive123Troubleshooting124Troubleshooting (Continued)125Troubleshooting Remote Connections126Getting Started17Size: 10.5 MBPages: 128Language: EnglishOpen manual
