Lorex ECO 2 User Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER

LH130 ECO2 SERIES

Copyright © 2012 Lorex Technology Inc.

Instruction Manual

English Version 3.0

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Need Help3
- General Precautions7
- Important Safeguards7
- Table of Contents11
Getting Started17
Front Panel18
- 4-Channel18
- 8-Channel19
- 16-Channel20
Rear Panel21
- 4-Channel21
- 16-Channel22
Basic Setup23
- Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras23
- Step 2: Connect the Mouse23
- Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable23
- Step 4: Connect the Monitor24
- Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR24
- Step 6: Verify Camera Image24
- Step 7: Set the Time24
- Default System Password & Port Numbers25
- Quick Access to System Information25
- Connecting Cameras26
Mouse Control28
Remote Control29
- 8-Channel Remote Control29
- 16-Channel Remote Control30
Using the On-Screen Display31
- Using the Menu Bar32
  - Menu Bar Icons32
- Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard33
- Using the Zoom Mode34
- Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode35
Setting the Date and Time36
- Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)37
- Using a NTP Server to Set Your System Time38
Recording39
- Event Recording39
- Recording Audio39
Playback and Backup40
- Using the On-Screen Playback Controls42
- Backing up Video42
- Viewing Backed up Video43
- Converting Backed up Video to AVI Files43
Managing Passwords45
- Enabling and Changing Passwords45
- Adding Users46
Using the Main Menu48
- Display49
- Record52
- Search54
- Network57
- Alarm60
  - Configuring Motion Detection60
  - Configuring Alarm Settings61
- Device62
  - Configuring Hard Drive Settings62
  - Formatting USB Flash Drives62
- System63
- Advanced64
Setting up Your DVR for Remote Connectivity67
- System Requirements67
- Accessing Your DVR Within a Local Network (LAN)68
- Accessing Your DVR Remotely over the Internet71
Remote Viewing Using a Web Browser78
- Logging into the System79
- Changing Viewing Modes80
- Taking Screen Shots80
- Recording Video81
- Showing / Hiding Channels81
- Adjusting Sub-Menu Options82
- Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video82
- Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only)83
- Configuring PTZ Settings84
- Video Playback85
  - Video Playback Controls86
- Configuring Display Settings86
- Configuring Privacy Zone Settings87
- Configuring Recording Parameters88
- Configuring the Recording Schedule88
- Configuring System Recording Quality89
- Configuring Basic Network Settings90
- Configuring the System Substream90
- Configuring Email Notification Settings91
- Changing the Mobile User Name and Password92
- Configuring DDNS Settings93
- Configuring Motion Detection Settings93
- Configuring Your System to "Beep" During Motion94
- Configuring Alarm Notifications95
- Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode96
- Configuring PTZ Parameters96
- Configuring the System Time and Date97
- Changing the System's Menu Time out97
- Configuring System User Accounts98
- Viewing System Information99
- Upgrading System Firmware99
- Restoring Default Settings100
- Configuring Event Settings100
- Configuring Auto-Reboot101
Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC102
- Installing Lorex Player 11102
- Running Lorex Player 11102
- Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview103
  - About the Advanced Config Menu103
Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac104
- Lorex Player Mac Interface104
- Loading Individual Video Files105
- Loading Multiple Video Files105
Mobile Apps: Accessing Your DVR Using a Mobile Device106
- Compatible Devices and Platforms106
- Before You Begin106
- Iphone / Ipad107
- Android111
- Blackberry113
- Windows Mobile117
  - Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App117
  - Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile Eco117
- Symbian os118
  - Step 1 of 2: Downloading the App118
  - Step 2 of 2: Configuring and Connecting to Lorex Mobile Eco119
Appendix A: System Specifications120
Appendix B: Networking Checklist121
Appendix C: How Do I Find My IP & MAC Address123
Appendix D: What Is Port Forwarding and Other Frequently Asked Networking Questions124
- How Can I Port Forward My Gateway or Router125
- How Can I Test My Port Forwarding Configuration125
- What Is the Difference between Internal and External IP Addresses125
- How Can I Find My External IP Address126
- What Is the Difference between Static and Dynamic IP Addresses126
Appendix E: Internet Setup Wizard (PC Only)127
- Installation127
- Configuration129
- Configuring Multiple Routers131
Appendix F: Assigning a Fixed IP to Your DVR134
- What's the Difference between DHCP and Static Ips134
- Setting up a Fixed IP135
- Scenario Example135
Appendix G: Auto Port Forwarding Router Compatibility List137
Appendix H: Connecting a PTZ Camera139
- Configuring PTZ Settings139
- Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR)140
- PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise141
Appendix I: Connecting Additional External Monitors142
- Configuring the Spot Monitor for Full-Screen or Split-Screen143
- Only)143
Appendix J: Recording Audio144
Appendix K: Full Connectivity Diagram146
Appendix L: Replacing the Hard Drive147
- Removing the Hard Drive147
- Replacing the Hard Drive148
- Formatting the Hard Drive148
Appendix M: Daylight Saving Time on Your DVR149
- Why Is the DVR Timestamp Important149
Troubleshooting150
- Troubleshooting (Continued)151
- Troubleshooting Remote Connections152

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Brand	Lorex
Model	ECO 2
Category	DVR
Language	English

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