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Appendix A: System Specifications
Appendix A: System Specifications
As our products are subject to continuous improvement,
Lorex Technology Inc. and its
subsidiaries reserve the right to modify prod
uct design, specifications,
and prices without
notice and without incurring
any obligation.
E&OE
120
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Need Help
3
General Precautions
7
Important Safeguards
7
Table of Contents
11
Getting Started
17
Front Panel
18
8-Channel
18
16-Channel
19
Rear Panel
21
8-Channel
21
16-Channel
22
Basic Setup
23
Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras
23
Step 2: Connect the Mouse
23
Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable
23
Step 4: Connect the Monitor
24
Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR
24
Step 6: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available)
25
Step 7: Verify Camera Image
25
Step 8: Set the Time
25
Default System Password & Port Numbers
26
Lorex Stratus Connectivity
26
Quick Access to System Information
26
Connecting Cameras
27
Installation Tips
27
Installing Cameras
27
Connecting BNC Cameras to Your DVR
28
Connecting and Removing BNC Cables
28
Mouse Control
29
Remote Control
30
8-Channel Remote Control
30
16-Channel Remote Control
31
Using the On-Screen Display
32
Using the Menu Bar
33
Menu Bar Icons
33
Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard
34
Using the Zoom Mode
35
Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode
36
Setting the Date and Time
37
Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)
38
Using a NTP Server to Set Your System Time
39
Recording
40
Event Recording
40
Recording Audio
40
Playback and Backup
41
Playing Back Recorded Video
41
Using Playback Controls
43
Finding Events in the Playback Bar
43
Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar
44
Using Zoom in Playback Mode
44
Using Video Clip Backup
45
Backing up Video
46
Viewing Backed up Video
47
Converting Backed up Video to AVI Files
47
Managing Passwords
49
Changing Passwords
49
Adding Users
50
Using the Main Menu
52
Display
53
Configuring Custom Channel Names
53
Changing the Position of the Channel Name
53
Adjusting Camera Color Settings
53
Enabling Covert Recording
53
Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display
54
Configuring Sequence Time
54
Changing the Video-Out Resolution
54
Restoring the System's Resolution if You See a Blank Screen
54
Adjusting Menu Transparency
55
Adjusting the Video Margin
55
Adding Privacy Zones
55
Creating a Custom Split-Screen Display
56
Record
57
Configuring Pre-Recording Settings
57
Configuring Backup File Duration (Pack Duration)
57
Configuring the Recording Schedule (Continuous, Motion, Alarm)
58
Enabling Audio Recording
58
Configuring Recording Quality, Resolution, and Video Frame Rate
58
Search
60
Searching for Video on the System
60
Backing up Video Files
60
Using the Event Search
61
Using the Log Search
62
Network
62
Configuring Network Type: DHCP & Static IP
62
Enabling Auto Port Forwarding
63
Changing the Dvr's Client and HTTP Port
63
Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates
63
Setting up Email Notification
63
Configuring DDNS Settings
64
Alarm
65
Configuring Motion Detection
65
Configuring Alarm Settings
66
Device
67
Configuring Hard Drive Settings
67
Formatting USB Flash Drives
67
System
68
Changing Date Format
68
Changing Time Format
68
Changing the System Language
68
Changing Video Output - NTSC & PAL
68
Configuring Menu Time out and Auto Logout
68
Adding Users & Changing the Admin Password
68
Viewing System Information
68
Advanced
69
Configuring the "Auto Reboot" Feature
69
Configuring Firmware Upgrades
69
Upgrading the System Firmware Using a USB Thumb Drive
69
Restoring to Factory Default Settings
70
Restarting or Shutting down the DVR
71
Configuring System Warnings
71
Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Flash Drive
71
Loading a System Configuration from a USB Flash Drive
72
Connecting to Your DVR over the Internet on PC or Mac
73
System Requirements
73
Step 1 of 3: Connect Your DVR to Your Router
74
Step 2 of 3: Obtain the Dvr's Device ID
74
Step 3 of 3: Connect to the DVR over the Internet
75
Mac
76
Using the Pc/Mac Client Software
77
Changing Viewing Modes
78
Taking Screen Shots
79
Recording Video
79
Showing / Hiding Channels
80
Viewing the Bit Rate
80
Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video
81
Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only)
81
Configuring PTZ Settings
82
Video Playback
83
Video Playback Controls
84
Configuring Display Settings
84
Configuring Privacy Zone Settings
85
Configuring Recording Parameters
86
Configuring the Recording Schedule
86
Configuring System Recording Quality
87
Configuring Basic Network Settings
88
Configuring the System Substream
88
Configuring Email Notification Settings
89
Configuring DDNS Settings
90
Configuring Motion Detection Settings
91
Configuring Your System to "Beep" During Motion
91
Configuring Alarm Notifications
92
Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode
93
Configuring PTZ Parameters
93
Configuring the System Time and Date
94
Changing the System's Menu Time out
95
Configuring System User Accounts
95
Viewing System Information
96
Configuring Firmware Upgrades
96
Manually Upgrading System Firmware
97
Restoring Default Settings
98
Configuring Event Settings
98
Configuring Auto-Reboot
99
Mobile Apps: Accessing Your DVR Using a Mobile Device
100
Compatible Devices and Platforms
100
Iphone / Ipad
100
Connecting to Your System Using Lorex ECO Stratus
100
Lorex ECO Stratus Interface
103
Using Remote Playback Mode on Iphone/Ipad
104
Viewing Screenshots
105
Viewing Manual Recordings
106
Using Device Manager to Manage Dvr's
107
Android
108
Connecting to Your System Using Lorex ECO Stratus
108
Lorex ECO Stratus Interface
111
Using Remote Playback Mode on Android
113
Viewing Screenshots
114
Viewing Manual Recordings
115
Using Device Manager to Manage Dvr's
116
Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC
117
Installing Lorex Player 11
117
Running Lorex Player 11
117
Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview
118
About the Advanced Config Menu
118
Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac
119
Lorex Player Mac Interface
119
Loading Individual Video Files
120
Loading Multiple Video Files
120
Appendix A: System Specifications
121
Appendix B: Connecting a PTZ Camera
122
Configuring PTZ Settings
122
Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR)
123
PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise
124
Setting PTZ Presets
124
Selecting PTZ Presets
124
Deleting PTZ Presets
124
Starting / Stopping PTZ Cruise
124
Appendix C: Connecting Additional External Monitors
125
Customizing the Channel Arrangement on the External Monitor
125
Appendix D: Recording Audio
127
Appendix E: Replacing the Hard Drive
128
Removing the Hard Drive
128
8-Channel
128
16-Channel
129
Installing the Hard Drive
131
8-Channel
131
16-Channel
132
Formatting the Hard Drive
134
Appendix F: DDNS Setup (Advanced)
135
Accessing Your DVR Within a Local Network (LAN)
135
Step 1 of 3: Connect Your DVR to the Local Area Network
135
Step 2 of 3: Obtain the Dvr's Local IP Address
136
Step 3 of 3: Connect to the Dvr's Local IP Address
136
To Connect Using the Dvr's Local IP Address on a PC
136
To Connect Using the Dvr's Local IP Address on a Mac
137
DDNS Setup-Access Your DVR Remotely over the Internet
138
Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding
139
Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account
139
Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR
143
Step 4 of 4: Connect to the Dvr's DDNS Address
144
To Connect Using the Dvr's DDNS Address on a PC
144
To Connect Using the Dvr's DDNS Address on a Mac
144
Troubleshooting
146
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Model
LH158
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Language
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