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DIGIT
AL VIDEO SUR
VEILLANCE RECORDER
LH020 BLACKBOX2 SERIES
Copyright © 2013 Lorex T
echnology Inc.
Instruction Manual
English V
ersion 1.0
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
7
General Precautions
7
Important Safeguards
7
Table of Contents
11
Getting Started
17
DVR Overview
18
Front Panel
18
Rear Panel
18
4-Channel
18
16-Channel
19
Basic Setup
21
Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras
21
Step 2: Connect the Mouse
21
Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable
21
Step 4: Connect the Monitor
22
Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR
22
Step 6: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available)
23
Step 7: Verify Camera Image
23
Step 8: Set the Time
23
Default System Password & Port Numbers
24
Lorex Stratus Connectivity
24
Quick Access to System Information
24
Connecting Cameras
25
Installation Tips
25
Installing Cameras
25
Connecting BNC Cameras to Your DVR
26
Connecting and Removing BNC Cables
26
Mouse Control
27
Remote Control
28
Using the On-Screen Display
29
Using the Menu Bar
30
Menu Bar Icons
30
Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard
31
Using the Zoom Mode
32
Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode
33
Setting the Date and Time
34
Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)
35
Using a NTP Server to Set Your System Time
36
Recording
37
Event Recording
37
Recording Audio
37
Playback and Backup
38
Playing Back Recorded Video
38
Using Playback Controls
40
Finding Events in the Playback Bar
40
Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar
41
Using Zoom in Playback Mode
41
Using Video Clip Backup
42
Backing up Video
43
Viewing Backed up Video
44
Converting Backed up Video to AVI Files
44
Managing Passwords
46
Changing Passwords
46
Adding Users
47
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
50
Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display
51
Configuring Sequence Time
51
Changing the Video-Out Resolution
51
Restoring the System's Resolution if You See a Blank Screen
51
Adjusting Menu Transparency
52
Adjusting the Video Margin
52
Adding Privacy Zones
52
Creating a Custom Split-Screen Display
53
Record
54
Configuring Pre-Recording Settings
54
Configuring Backup File Duration (Pack Duration)
54
Configuring the Recording Schedule (Continuous, Motion, Alarm)
55
Enabling Audio Recording
55
Configuring Recording Quality, Resolution, and Video Frame Rate
55
Search
57
Searching for Video on the System
57
Backing up Video Files
57
Using the Event Search
58
Using the Log Search
59
Network
59
Configuring Network Type: DHCP & Static IP
59
Enabling Auto Port Forwarding
60
Changing the Dvr's Client and HTTP Port
60
Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates
60
Setting up Email Notification
60
Configuring DDNS Settings
61
Alarm
62
Configuring Motion Detection
62
Configuring Alarm Settings (16-Channel Only)
63
Device
64
Configuring Hard Drive Settings
64
Formatting USB Flash Drives
64
System
65
Changing Date Format
65
Changing Time Format
65
Changing the System Language
65
Changing Video Output - NTSC & PAL
65
Configuring Menu Time out and Auto Logout
65
Adding Users & Changing the Admin Password
65
Viewing System Information
65
Advanced
66
Configuring the "Auto Reboot" Feature
66
Configuring Firmware Upgrades
66
Upgrading the System Firmware Using a USB Thumb Drive
66
Restoring to Factory Default Settings
67
Restarting or Shutting down the DVR
68
Configuring System Warnings
68
Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Flash Drive
68
Loading a System Configuration from a USB Flash Drive
69
Connecting to Your DVR over the Internet on PC or Mac
70
System Requirements
70
Step 1 of 3: Connect Your DVR to Your Router
71
Step 2 of 3: Obtain the Dvr's Device ID
71
Step 3 of 3: Connect to the DVR over the Internet
72
Mac
73
Using the Pc/Mac Client Software
74
Changing Viewing Modes
75
Taking Screen Shots
76
Recording Video
76
Showing / Hiding Channels
77
Viewing the Bit Rate
77
Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video
78
Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only)
78
Configuring PTZ Settings
79
Video Playback
80
Video Playback Controls
81
Configuring Display Settings
81
Configuring Privacy Zone Settings
82
Configuring Recording Parameters
83
Configuring the Recording Schedule
83
Configuring System Recording Quality
84
Configuring Basic Network Settings
85
Configuring the System Substream
85
Configuring Email Notification Settings
86
Configuring DDNS Settings
87
Configuring Motion Detection Settings
88
Configuring Your System to "Beep" During Motion
88
Configuring Alarm Notifications (16-Channel Models Only)
89
Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode
90
Configuring PTZ Parameters
90
Configuring the System Time and Date
91
Changing the System's Menu Time out
92
Configuring System User Accounts
92
Viewing System Information
93
Configuring Firmware Upgrades
93
Manually Upgrading System Firmware
94
Restoring Default Settings
95
Configuring Event Settings
95
Configuring Auto-Reboot
96
Mobile Apps: Accessing Your DVR Using a Mobile Device
97
Compatible Devices and Platforms
97
Iphone / Ipad
97
Connecting to Your System Using Lorex ECO Stratus
97
Lorex ECO Stratus Interface
100
Using Remote Playback Mode on Iphone/Ipad
101
Viewing Screenshots
102
Viewing Manual Recordings
103
Using Device Manager to Manage Dvr's
104
Android
105
Connecting to Your System Using Lorex ECO Stratus
105
Lorex ECO Stratus Interface
108
Using Remote Playback Mode on Android
110
Viewing Screenshots
111
Viewing Manual Recordings
112
Using Device Manager to Manage Dvr's
113
Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC
114
Installing Lorex Player 11
114
Running Lorex Player 11
114
Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview
115
About the Advanced Config Menu
115
Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac
116
Lorex Player Mac Interface
116
Loading Individual Video Files
117
Loading Multiple Video Files
117
Appendix A: System Specifications
118
Appendix B: Connecting a PTZ Camera
119
Configuring PTZ Settings
119
Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR)
120
PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise
120
Setting PTZ Presets
120
Selecting PTZ Presets
121
Deleting PTZ Presets
121
Starting / Stopping PTZ Cruise
121
Appendix C: Connecting Additional External Monitors
122
Customizing the Channel Arrangement on the External Monitor
122
Appendix D: Recording Audio
124
Appendix E: Replacing the Hard Drive
125
Removing the Hard Drive
125
Installing the Hard Drive
126
Formatting the Hard Drive
128
Appendix F: DDNS Setup (Advanced)
129
Accessing Your DVR Within a Local Network (LAN)
129
Step 1 of 3: Connect Your DVR to the Local Area Network
129
Step 2 of 3: Obtain the Dvr's Local IP Address
130
Step 3 of 3: Connect to the Dvr's Local IP Address
130
To Connect Using the Dvr's Local IP Address on a PC
130
To Connect Using the Dvr's Local IP Address on a Mac
131
DDNS Setup-Access Your DVR Remotely over the Internet
132
Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding
133
Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account
133
Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR
137
Step 4 of 4: Connect to the Dvr's DDNS Address
138
To Connect Using the Dvr's DDNS Address on a PC
138
To Connect Using the Dvr's DDNS Address on a Mac
138
Troubleshooting
140
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Brand
Lorex
Model
Vantage LH020 Blackbox 2
Category
Voice Recorder
Language
English
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