Lorex LH158 User Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER

LH150 ECO4 SERIES

Copyright © 2013 Lorex Technology Inc.

Instruction Manual

English Version 1.0

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Need Help3
- General Precautions7
- Important Safeguards7
- Table of Contents11
Getting Started17
Front Panel18
- 8-Channel18
- 16-Channel19
Rear Panel21
- 8-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: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available)25
- Step 7: Verify Camera Image25
- Step 8: Set the Time25
- Default System Password & Port Numbers26
  - Lorex Stratus Connectivity26
- Quick Access to System Information26
- Connecting Cameras27
Mouse Control29
Remote Control30
- 8-Channel Remote Control30
- 16-Channel Remote Control31
Using the On-Screen Display32
- Using the Menu Bar33
  - Menu Bar Icons33
- Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard34
- Using the Zoom Mode35
- Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode36
Setting the Date and Time37
- Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)38
- Using a NTP Server to Set Your System Time39
Recording40
- Event Recording40
- Recording Audio40
Playback and Backup41
- Playing Back Recorded Video41
- Backing up Video46
- Viewing Backed up Video47
- Converting Backed up Video to AVI Files47
Managing Passwords49
- Changing Passwords49
- Adding Users50
Using the Main Menu52
- Display53
- Record57
- Search60
- Network62
- Alarm65
  - Configuring Motion Detection65
  - Configuring Alarm Settings66
- Device67
  - Configuring Hard Drive Settings67
  - Formatting USB Flash Drives67
- System68
- Advanced69
Connecting to Your DVR over the Internet on PC or Mac73
- System Requirements73
- Step 1 of 3: Connect Your DVR to Your Router74
- Step 2 of 3: Obtain the Dvr's Device ID74
- Step 3 of 3: Connect to the DVR over the Internet75
  - Mac76
Using the Pc/Mac Client Software77
- Changing Viewing Modes78
- Taking Screen Shots79
- Recording Video79
- Showing / Hiding Channels80
- Viewing the Bit Rate80
- Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video81
- Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only)81
- Configuring PTZ Settings82
- Video Playback83
  - Video Playback Controls84
- Configuring Display Settings84
- Configuring Privacy Zone Settings85
- Configuring Recording Parameters86
- Configuring the Recording Schedule86
- Configuring System Recording Quality87
- Configuring Basic Network Settings88
- Configuring the System Substream88
- Configuring Email Notification Settings89
- Configuring DDNS Settings90
- Configuring Motion Detection Settings91
- Configuring Your System to "Beep" During Motion91
- Configuring Alarm Notifications92
- Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode93
- Configuring PTZ Parameters93
- Configuring the System Time and Date94
- Changing the System's Menu Time out95
- Configuring System User Accounts95
- Viewing System Information96
- Configuring Firmware Upgrades96
- Manually Upgrading System Firmware97
- Restoring Default Settings98
- Configuring Event Settings98
- Configuring Auto-Reboot99
Mobile Apps: Accessing Your DVR Using a Mobile Device100
- Compatible Devices and Platforms100
- Iphone / Ipad100
- Android108
Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC117
- Installing Lorex Player 11117
- Running Lorex Player 11117
- Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview118
  - About the Advanced Config Menu118
Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac119
- Lorex Player Mac Interface119
- Loading Individual Video Files120
- Loading Multiple Video Files120
Appendix A: System Specifications121
Appendix B: Connecting a PTZ Camera122
- Configuring PTZ Settings122
- Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR)123
- PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise124
Appendix C: Connecting Additional External Monitors125
- Customizing the Channel Arrangement on the External Monitor125
Appendix D: Recording Audio127
Appendix E: Replacing the Hard Drive128
- Removing the Hard Drive128
  - 8-Channel128
  - 16-Channel129
- Installing the Hard Drive131
  - 8-Channel131
  - 16-Channel132
- Formatting the Hard Drive134
Appendix F: DDNS Setup (Advanced)135
- Accessing Your DVR Within a Local Network (LAN)135
- DDNS Setup-Access Your DVR Remotely over the Internet138
Troubleshooting146

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Brand	Lorex
Model	LH158
Category	DVR
Language	English

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