Lorex Vantage LH020 Blackbox 2 - Basic Setup; Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras; Step 2: Connect the Mouse; Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable

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Basic Setup

Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras

• Connect BNC cameras to the Video In ports on the rear panel of the DVR.

Push and twist the BNC

connector clockwise to

secure it to the BNC port

8-channel model shown

Step 2: Connect the Mouse

• Connect a USB mouse (included) to one of the USB ports.

8-channel model shown

USB port

Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable

• Connect an Ethernet cable (included) to the LAN port on the rear panel of the DVR. Connect

the other end of the Ethernet cable to a router on your network.

Connect Ethernet cable

8-channel model shown

LAN port

Main Page

Default Chapter7
- General Precautions7
- Important Safeguards7
- Table of Contents11
Getting Started17
DVR Overview18
- Front Panel18
- Rear Panel18
  - 4-Channel18
  - 16-Channel19
Basic Setup21
- Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras21
- Step 2: Connect the Mouse21
- Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable21
- Step 4: Connect the Monitor22
- Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR22
- Step 6: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available)23
- Step 7: Verify Camera Image23
- Step 8: Set the Time23
- Default System Password & Port Numbers24
  - Lorex Stratus Connectivity24
- Quick Access to System Information24
- Connecting Cameras25
Mouse Control27
Remote Control28
Using the On-Screen Display29
- Using the Menu Bar30
  - Menu Bar Icons30
- Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard31
- Using the Zoom Mode32
- Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode33
Setting the Date and Time34
- Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)35
- Using a NTP Server to Set Your System Time36
Recording37
- Event Recording37
- Recording Audio37
Playback and Backup38
- Playing Back Recorded Video38
- Backing up Video43
- Viewing Backed up Video44
- Converting Backed up Video to AVI Files44
Managing Passwords46
- Changing Passwords46
- Adding Users47
Using the Main Menu49
- Display50
- Record54
- Search57
- Network59
- Alarm62
  - Configuring Motion Detection62
  - Configuring Alarm Settings (16-Channel Only)63
- Device64
  - Configuring Hard Drive Settings64
  - Formatting USB Flash Drives64
- System65
- Advanced66
Connecting to Your DVR over the Internet on PC or Mac70
- System Requirements70
- Step 1 of 3: Connect Your DVR to Your Router71
- Step 2 of 3: Obtain the Dvr's Device ID71
- Step 3 of 3: Connect to the DVR over the Internet72
  - Mac73
Using the Pc/Mac Client Software74
- Changing Viewing Modes75
- Taking Screen Shots76
- Recording Video76
- Showing / Hiding Channels77
- Viewing the Bit Rate77
- Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video78
- Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only)78
- Configuring PTZ Settings79
- Video Playback80
  - Video Playback Controls81
- Configuring Display Settings81
- Configuring Privacy Zone Settings82
- Configuring Recording Parameters83
- Configuring the Recording Schedule83
- Configuring System Recording Quality84
- Configuring Basic Network Settings85
- Configuring the System Substream85
- Configuring Email Notification Settings86
- Configuring DDNS Settings87
- Configuring Motion Detection Settings88
- Configuring Your System to "Beep" During Motion88
- Configuring Alarm Notifications (16-Channel Models Only)89
- Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode90
- Configuring PTZ Parameters90
- Configuring the System Time and Date91
- Changing the System's Menu Time out92
- Configuring System User Accounts92
- Viewing System Information93
- Configuring Firmware Upgrades93
- Manually Upgrading System Firmware94
- Restoring Default Settings95
- Configuring Event Settings95
- Configuring Auto-Reboot96
Mobile Apps: Accessing Your DVR Using a Mobile Device97
- Compatible Devices and Platforms97
- Iphone / Ipad97
- Android105
Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC114
- Installing Lorex Player 11114
- Running Lorex Player 11114
- Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview115
  - About the Advanced Config Menu115
Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac116
- Lorex Player Mac Interface116
- Loading Individual Video Files117
- Loading Multiple Video Files117
Appendix A: System Specifications118
Appendix B: Connecting a PTZ Camera119
- Configuring PTZ Settings119
- Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR)120
- PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise120
Appendix C: Connecting Additional External Monitors122
- Customizing the Channel Arrangement on the External Monitor122
Appendix D: Recording Audio124
Appendix E: Replacing the Hard Drive125
- Removing the Hard Drive125
- Installing the Hard Drive126
- Formatting the Hard Drive128
Appendix F: DDNS Setup (Advanced)129
- Accessing Your DVR Within a Local Network (LAN)129
- DDNS Setup-Access Your DVR Remotely over the Internet132
Troubleshooting140

Lorex Vantage LH020 Blackbox 2 - Basic Setup; Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras; Step 2: Connect the Mouse; Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable

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