Lorex LH138 User Manual

156 pages

To Next Page

To Next Page

Page #1 background image

Loading...

Page #1 background image

www.lorextechnology.com

DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER

LH130 ECO2 SERIES

Copyright © 2012 Lorex Technology Inc.

Instruction Manual

English Version 3.0

THE ECONOMICAL SOLUTION TO PROTECT YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS

RETAIL

INDUSTRY

BUSINESS

BUSINESS HOME

OUTDOOR

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

Questions and Answers:

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Lorex LH138 and is the answer not in the manual?

Lorex LH138 Specifications

General

Brand	Lorex
Model	LH138
Category	DVR
Language	English

Related product manuals

Lorex Vantage ECO2 LH130 Series

Preview: Lorex LH158

Preview: Lorex ECO LH100 SERIES

Lorex ECO LH100 SERIES

Preview: Lorex LH150 ECO4 SERIES

Lorex LH150 ECO4 SERIES

Preview: Lorex LH314

Preview: Lorex LHB926 Series

Lorex LHB926 Series

Preview: Lorex LHA2000 Series

Lorex LHA2000 Series

Preview: Lorex LHV1000 SERIES

Lorex LHV1000 SERIES

Preview: Lorex LHWF1006 Series

Lorex LHWF1006 Series

Preview: Lorex LH030 ECO BLACKBOX3 SERIES

Lorex LH030 ECO BLACKBOX3 SERIES