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Connecting
to
Y
our
DVR
Over
the
Internet
on
PC
or
Mac
16
3.
Reconnect
the
power
adapter
to
power
the
DVR
back
on.
Router
Internet
(not required for
local viewing)
Computer
16.3
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
ser
v-
ers
for
a
secure
connection
over
the
Internet.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
5
Table of Contents
5
1 Important Safeguards
11
General Precautions
11
Installation
11
Service
13
Use
13
2 Features
14
3 Getting Started (LH040 Series)
15
4 Front Panel (LH040 Series)
16
5 Rear Panel (LH040 Series)
17
6 Basic Setup (LH040 Series)
18
Step 1: Connect the DVR Docking Stand (OPTIONAL)
18
Step 2: Connect the Octopus Cable
18
Step 3: Connect the Mouse
19
Step 4: Connect the Ethernet Cable
19
Step 5: Connect the Monitor
20
Step 6: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR
20
Step 7: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available)
20
Step 8: Verify Camera Image
21
Step 9: Set the Time
21
Default System Password & Port Numbers
21
Lorex Stratus Connectivity
22
Quick Access to System Information
22
Connecting Cameras
22
Installing Cameras
22
Connecting BNC Cameras to Your DVR
23
Connecting and Removing BNC Cables
24
7 Mouse Control
25
8 Remote Control
26
9 Using the On-Screen Display
28
Using the Menu Bar
28
Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard
29
Using the Zoom Mode
30
Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode
30
10 Setting the Date and Time
32
Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)
32
Using a NTP Server to Set Your System Time
33
11 Recording
35
Recording Audio
35
12 Playback
36
Playing Back Recorded Video
36
Using Playback Controls
37
Finding Events in the Playback Bar
38
Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar
39
Using Zoom in Playback Mode
39
Quick Playback
40
13 Backup
42
Backing up Video
42
Using Video Clip Backup
43
Viewing Backed up Video
44
14 Managing Passwords
45
Changing Passwords
45
Adding Users
46
15 Using the Main Menu
49
Display
50
Configuring Custom Channel Names
50
Changing the Position of the Channel Name
50
Adjusting Camera Color Settings
50
Enabling Covert Recording
51
Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display
51
Configuring Sequence Time
51
Changing the Video-Out Resolution
52
Restoring the System's Resolution if You See a Blank Screen
52
Adjusting Menu Transparency
53
Adjusting the Video Margin
53
Adding Privacy Zones
53
Creating a Custom Split-Screen Display
54
Record
56
Configuring Pre-Recording Settings
56
Configuring the Recording Schedule (Continuous, Motion, Alarm)
56
Enabling Audio Recording
57
Configuring Recording Quality, Resolution, and Video Frame Rate
58
Search
60
Using the Event Search
60
Using the Log Search
61
Network
62
Configuring Network Type: DHCP & Static IP
62
Enabling Auto Port Forwarding
62
Changing the Dvr's Client and HTTP Port
62
Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates
63
Setting up Email Notification
64
Configuring DDNS Settings
65
Alarm
66
Configuring Motion Detection
66
Configuring Alarm Settings
67
Device
69
Formatting the Hard Drive
69
Configuring Overwrite
69
Formatting USB Flash Drives
70
System
71
Changing Date Format
71
Changing Time Format
71
Changing the System Language
71
Changing Video Output - NTSC & PAL
71
Configuring Menu Time out and Auto Logout
71
Adding Users & Changing the Admin Password
71
Viewing System Information
72
Setting the Remote Control ID
72
Advanced
73
Configuring Firmware Upgrades
73
Upgrading the System Firmware Using a USB Thumb Drive
73
Restoring to Factory Default Settings
74
Restarting or Shutting down the DVR
75
Configuring System Warnings
76
Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Flash Drive
77
Loading a System Configuration from a USB Flash Drive
77
16 Connecting to Your DVR over the Internet on PC or Mac
79
System Requirements
79
Step 1 of 3: Connect Your DVR to Your Router
79
Step 2 of 3: Obtain the Dvr's Device ID
80
Step 3 of 3: Connect to the DVR over the Internet
81
17 Using the Pc/Mac Client Software
84
Changing Viewing Modes
85
Taking Screen Shots
85
Recording Video
85
Showing / Hiding Channels
86
Viewing the Bit Rate
86
Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video
87
Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only)
87
Configuring PTZ Settings
88
Video Playback
89
Video Playback Controls
91
Configuring Display Settings
92
Configuring Privacy Zone Settings
92
Configuring Recording Parameters
93
Configuring the Recording Schedule
93
Configuring System Recording Quality
94
Configuring Basic Network Settings
95
Configuring the System Substream
95
Configuring Email Notification Settings
96
Configuring DDNS Settings
97
Configuring Motion Detection Settings
98
Configuring Your System to "Beep" During Motion
99
Configuring Alarm Notifications
99
Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode
100
Configuring PTZ Parameters
100
Configuring the System Time and Date
101
Changing the System's Menu Time out
102
Configuring System User Accounts
102
Viewing System Information
103
Configuring Firmware Upgrades
103
Manually Upgrading System Firmware
103
Restoring Default Settings
104
To Upgrade System Firmware
104
Configuring Event Settings
105
18 Mobile Apps: Accessing Your DVR Using a Mobile Device
106
Supported Apps and Platforms
106
Iphone
106
Connecting to Your System Using Lorex Eco Stratus
106
Lorex Eco Stratus Interface
109
Taking Screenshots
109
Taking Manual Recordings
110
Using PTZ Controls
110
Using Remote Playback Mode on Iphone
111
Viewing Screenshots
112
Viewing Manual Recordings
113
Using Device Manager to Manage Dvr's
114
Ipad
115
Prerequisites
115
Connecting to Your DVR
115
Live View Interface
118
Taking Screenshots
118
Taking Manual Recordings
118
Using PTZ Controls
119
Using Remote Playback Mode
119
Viewing Screenshots
121
Viewing Manual Recordings
122
Using Device Manager to Manage Dvrs
123
Managing Favorites
124
Android
125
Connecting to Your System Using Lorex Eco Stratus
125
Lorex Eco Stratus Interface
127
Taking Screenshots
128
Taking Manual Recordings
128
Using PTZ Controls
128
Using Remote Playback Mode on Android
129
Viewing Screenshots
131
Viewing Manual Recordings
133
Using Device Manager to Manage Dvr's
134
19 Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC
136
Running Lorex Player 11
136
Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview
137
About the Advanced Config Menu
137
Converting Backed up Video to AVI Files
138
20 Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac
140
Opening Individual Video Files
140
Loading Multiple Video Files
140
Lorex Player for Mac Interface
141
21 Connecting a PTZ Camera
142
Configuring PTZ Settings
142
Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR)
143
PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise
144
PTZ Preset Controls
144
Setting PTZ Presets
144
Selecting PTZ Presets
145
Deleting PTZ Presets
145
Starting / Stopping PTZ Cruise
145
22 Connecting Additional External Monitors
146
Connecting the DVR to TV RCA Ports
146
Customizing the Channel Arrangement on the External Monitor
146
23 Recording Audio
148
24 Replacing the Hard Drive
150
Removing the Hard Drive
150
Installing the Hard Drive
152
Formatting the Hard Drive
155
25 DDNS Setup (Advanced)
157
Accessing Your DVR Within a Local Network (LAN)
157
Step 1 of 3: Connect Your DVR to the Local Area Network
157
Step 2 of 3: Obtain the Dvr's Local IP Address
158
Step 3 of 3: Connect to the Dvr's Local IP Address
158
DDNS Setup-Access Your DVR Remotely over the Internet
160
Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding
160
Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account
161
Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR
165
Step 4 of 4: Connect to the Dvr's DDNS Address
165
26 Troubleshooting
168
27 LH040 Series System Specifications
171
28 Notices
174
FCC/IC Notice
174
Modification
174
Rohs
174
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Lorex LH040400 Specifications
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Brand
Lorex
Model
LH040400
Category
DVR
Language
English
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