User ManualTable of ContentsDVR Overview20Front Panel (All Models)20ECO Blackbox Series204-Channel208-Channel2016-Channel21ECO Blackbox+ Series224-Channel228-Channel2216-Channel23Basic Setup24Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras24Step 2: Connect the Mouse24Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable24Step 4: Connect the Monitor25Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR25Step 6: Verify Camera Image25Step 7: Set the Time26Default System Password & Port Numbers26Quick Access to System Information26Connecting Cameras27Installation Tips27Installing Cameras27Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR28Connecting and Removing BNC Cables28Mouse Control29Remote Control3016-Channel Remote Control31Using the On-Screen Display32Using the Menu Bar33Menu Bar Icons33Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard34Using the Zoom Mode35Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode36Setting the Date and Time37Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)38Using a NTP Server to set your System Time39Recording40Event Recording40Recording Audio40Playback and Backup41Playing Back Recorded Video41Using the On-Screen Playback Controls43Advanced Playback Controls (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)44Finding Events in the Playback Bar (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)44Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)45Using Zoom in Playback Mode (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)45Using Video Clip Backup (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)46Backing Up Video47Viewing Backed Up Video48Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files48Managing Passwords50Enabling and Changing Passwords50Adding Users51Using the Main Menu53Display54Configuring Custom Channel Names54Changing the Position of the Channel Name54Adjusting Camera Color Settings54Enabling Covert Recording54Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display55Configuring Sequence Time55Changing the Video-out Resolution55Adjusting Menu Transparency55Restoring the System’s Resolution if you see a Blank Screen55Adjusting the Video Margin56Adding Privacy Zones56Creating a Custom Split-screen Display (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)57Record58Configuring Pre-recording Settings58Configuring Backup File Duration (Pack Duration)58Configuring the Recording Schedule (Continuous and Motion)58Enabling Audio Recording59Configuring Recording Quality, Resolution, and Video Frame Rate59Search60Searching for Video on the System60Backing up Video Files61Using the Event Search61Using the Log Search62Network63Configuring Network Type: DHCP & Static IP63Enabling Auto Port Forwarding63Changing the DVR’s Client and HTTP Port63Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates64Setting up Email Notification64Changing the Mobile Connectivity Port, User Name, and Password65Configuring DDNS settings66Alarm66Configuring Motion Detection66Configuring Alarm Settings (16-Channel ECO Blackbox+ Only)67Device68Configuring Hard Drive Settings68Formatting USB Flash Drives68System69Changing Date Format69Changing Time Format69Changing the System Language69Changing Video Output - NTSC & PAL69Configuring Menu Time Out and Auto Logout69Adding Users & Changing the Admin Password69Viewing System Information70Advanced70Configuring the "Auto Reboot" feature70Upgrading the System Firmware71Restoring to Factory Default Settings71Restarting or Shutting Down the DVR72Configuring System Warnings72Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Flash Drive (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)73Loading a System Configuration from a USB Flash Drive (ECO Blackbox+ Series Only)73Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity74System Requirements74Accessing your DVR within a Local Network (LAN)75Step 1 of 3: Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network75Step 2 of 3: Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and HTTP Port75Step 3 of 3: Enter the DVR’s Local IP Address into the Browser76To connect using the DVR’s Local IP Address on a PC:76To connect to the DVR’s Local IP Address on a Mac:77Accessing your DVR Remotely over the Internet78Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding79Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account79Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR83Step 4 of 4: Enter the DDNS Address into the Browser84Lorex Client 11: Client Software for PC85Connecting to your DVR using Lorex Client 1185Remote Viewing Interface86Changing Viewing Modes87Taking Screen Shots87Recording Video88Showing / Hiding Channels88Adjusting Sub-menu Options89Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video89Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only)90Configuring PTZ Settings91Video Playback92Video Playback Controls93Configuring Display Settings93Configuring Privacy Zone Settings94Configuring Recording Parameters95Configuring the Recording Schedule95Configuring System Recording Quality96Configuring Basic Network Settings97Configuring the System Substream97Configuring Email Notification Settings98Changing the Mobile User Name and Password99Configuring DDNS Settings100Configuring Motion Detection Settings100Configuring your System to "Beep" During Motion101Configuring Alarm Notifications (16-Channel ECO Blackbox+ Only)102Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode103Configuring PTZ Parameters103Configuring the System Time and Date104Changing the System’s Menu Time Out104Configuring System User Accounts105Viewing System Information106Upgrading System Firmware106Restoring Default Settings107Configuring Event Settings107Configuring Auto-Reboot108Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC109Installing Lorex Player 11109Running Lorex Player 11109Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview110About the Advanced Config Menu110Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac111Lorex Player Mac Interface111Loading Individual Video Files112Loading Multiple Video Files112Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device113Compatible Devices and Platforms113Before you Begin113iPhone / iPad114Step 1 of 3: Downloading the App114Step 2 of 3: Configuring Lorex Mobile ECO114Step 3 of 3: Connecting to your DVR116Deleting Accounts117Taking Snapshots117Changing Channels117Interface Overview118Android118Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App118Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile ECO118BlackBerry121Step 1 of 2: Downloading and Installing the App121Step 2 of 2: Configuring Lorex Mobile ECO122Connecting to the DVR through the Device List123Enabling APN on Your Blackberry123Windows Mobile125Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App125Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile ECO125Symbian OS126Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App126Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile ECO127Appendix A: System Specifications128ECO Blackbox Series128ECO Blackbox+ Series129Appendix B: Connecting a PTZ Camera130Configuring PTZ Settings130Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR)131PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise132Setting PTZ Presets132Selecting PTZ Presets132Deleting PTZ Presets132Starting / Stopping PTZ Cruise132Appendix C: Connecting Additional External Monitors133Appendix D: Recording Audio134Appendix E: Replacing the Hard Drive136Removing the Hard Drive136Replacing the Hard Drive137Formatting the Hard Drive138Troubleshooting139Troubleshooting (Continued)140Troubleshooting Remote Connections141Getting Started19Size: 10.7 MBPages: 142Language: EnglishOpen manual