Lorex LH040400 User Manual

Table of contents
1 Important Safeguards ..........................................................................1
1.1 General Precautions....................................................................1
1.2 Installation.................................................................................1
1.3 Service ..................................................................................... 3
1.4 Use.......................................................................................... 3
2 Features.............................................................................................4
3 Getting Started (LH040 Series)..............................................................5
4 Front Panel (LH040 Series) ...................................................................6
5 Rear Panel (LH040 Series) ....................................................................7
6 Basic Setup (LH040 Series) ..................................................................8
6.1 Step 1: Connect the DVR Docking Stand (OPTIONAL)........................ 8
6.2 Step 2: Connect the Octopus Cable ................................................ 8
6.3 Step 3: Connect the Mouse...........................................................9
6.4 Step 4: Connect the Ethernet cable................................................. 9
6.5 Step 5: Connect the Monitor........................................................ 10
6.6 Step 6: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR................ 10
6.7 Step 7: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available) .................. 10
6.8 Step 8: Verify Camera Image ....................................................... 11
6.9 Step 9: Set the Time .................................................................. 11
6.10 Default System Password & Port Numbers ..................................... 11
6.10.1 Lorex Stratus Connectivity................................................ 12
6.11 Quick Access to System Information ............................................. 12
6.12 Connecting Cameras................................................................. 12
6.12.1 Installing Cameras.......................................................... 12
6.12.2 Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR .............................. 13
6.12.3 Connecting and Removing BNC Cables.............................. 14
7 Mouse Control .................................................................................. 15
8 Remote Control ................................................................................. 16
9 Using the On-Screen Display .............................................................. 18
9.1 Using the Menu Bar................................................................... 18
9.2 Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard ................................ 19
9.3 Using the Zoom Mode................................................................ 20
9.4 Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode .............................................. 20
10 Setting the Date and Time................................................................... 22
10.1 Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)....................................... 22
10.2 Using a NTP Server to set your System Time .................................. 23
11 Recording......................................................................................... 25
11.1 Recording Audio....................................................................... 25
12 Playback .......................................................................................... 26
12.1 Playing Back Recorded Video ..................................................... 26
12.1.1 Using Playback Controls .................................................. 27
12.1.2 Finding Events in the Playback Bar .................................... 28
12.1.3 Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar.................... 29
12.1.4 Using Zoom in Playback Mode .......................................... 29
12.2 Quick Playback ........................................................................ 30
13 Backup............................................................................................. 32
13.1 Backing Up Video ..................................................................... 32
13.2 Using Video Clip Backup ............................................................ 33
13.3 Viewing Backed Up Video........................................................... 34
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Lorex LH040400 Specifications

General

Brand	Lorex
Model	LH040400
Category	DVR
Language	English