LOREX Technology L20WD800 Series manual

Copyright © 2008 LOREX Technolog y Inc. www.lorexcctv.com 20” WIDE SCREEN LCD MONITOR WITH BUILT-IN DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Instruction Manual English Version 2.0 MODEL: L20WD800 Series[...]

2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE TH E RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSID E. REFER SERVICING TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE PER SONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral tria ngle, is inte nded to alert the user to the presence of unin sulated “[...]

3 Important Saf eguards Important Safeguards In addition to the careful at tention devote d to quality standards in the manu facture process of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instru ment. However, sa fety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment a[...]

4 Important Safeguard s Service 12. Servicing - Do not attemp t to service th is video equipment yourself as opening or removi ng covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer a ll servicing to qualified service personnel. 13. Conditions Requiring Service - Unp lug this video product from the wall outlet and refe r servicing to[...]

5 General Precau tions FCC CLASS B NOTICE Note: This equipment has b een tested and found to comply with the l imits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable p rotection against harmful interfere nce in a residential installation. Th is equipment generates, us es, and can ra[...]

6 LCD/DVR COMBO FEATURES LCD/DVR COMBO FEATURES Monitor • 20.1” Wide screen LCD with user selectable aspect ratio (Wide 16:9, Standard 4:3) • Professional Grade High Resolu tion (1680x1050) Glossy LCD panel • VGA Input - use your LCD Display as a PC monitor • USB picture frame feature - display digital pictures from a USB flash drive • [...]

7 Table of Cont ents Table of Contents Getting Started ...... ............................................................ ........................ 9 Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information ...... ........................ ................ 10 System Loadin g Sequence .................... ................ ............. ............. ...........[...]

8 Table of Conten ts Table of Contents MODE 2: VGA Mode VGA Mode (Mode 2) ............ .................................... ...................... 61 VGA Mode - Remote Contro l Usage ................. ............................ 62 MODE 3: Component Mode Component Mode (Mode 3) ............................... ............................ 63 Compon[...]

9 Getting Started Getting Started The system comes with the following compone nts: * HARD DRIVE SIZE AND CAMERAS VARY BY SPECIFIC MODEL. PLEAS E REFER TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR CONTENT DETAILS. CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIV ED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE. REMOTE CONTROL ETHERNET CABLE POWER ADAPTER LCD M[...]

10 Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information The following Tips & Tricks contain us eful inf ormation about your System: • Your default System Password is 1234 . This password may be r equired when entering menus, reviewing Recorded Data, Archiving, PT Z, and for Remote Access. You can change [...]

11 Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information Basic System Setup The following connections are recommende d prior to loading the System for t he first time.[...]

12 Tips & Tricks - Useful System Information System Startup / Shutdown System Loading Sequence • Press the POWER button located on the front panel of the System to start the unit, or press the Power Button on the Remote Control. • The System will perform a Hard Drive check The unit will initially load to a split screen view, displaying all [...]

13 Front Panel Front Panel 1. SYSTEM POWER BUTTON - Press the System Power button to turn the Monitor display ON/ OFF. Press and hold the button to turn the DVR ON/OFF. 2. MULTI-FUNCTION MENU MODES - Press the Multi-Function Menu butto n to switch betwe en monitor modes: • DVR Mode - Displays the DVR with live camera view. • VGA Mode - Displays[...]

14 Front Panel Front Panel 4. RETURN BUTTON - Exits a menu and returns the screen to the default view for the selected Mode. 5. NAVIGAT ION & ENTER CONTROLS - Use the Navigation contro ls to move Up, Down, Left and Right in menus, and press Enter to select options. 6. POWER LED - Indicates that the system is ON/OFF (RED LED). 7. REC LED - Indic[...]

15 Rear Panel Rear Panel 1. 6 PIN DIN VIDEO INPUTS - Channel 1-4 Camera inputs (for cameras with 6 Pin DIN connections). Cameras with 6 Pin DIN connections draw power from the System - additional power adapters are not needed. 2. BNC VIDEO INPUTS - Channel 1-8 camera inputs (used to connect Cameras with BNC connection type). Cameras with BNC conne [...]

16 Rear Panel Rear Panel 10. SPOT OUT - Video Output port to connect the unit to a Monitor or TV. This feature is used for situations in which you want to have the system in a back room while still displaying images to the public eye, for theft deterre nce or advertising purposes. 11. AUDIO OUT - Audio Output port to connect the unit to a secondary[...]

17 Camera Installation Camera Installation Before you install the camera, carefully plan whe re and how you will position the camera, and where you will route the ca ble that connects the camera to the System. Installation Warnings: • Select a location for the came ra that provides a clear view of the area you want to monitor, which is free from [...]

18 Camera Installation Connecting DIN Cameras 1. Connect the female end of the supplied DIN extension cable to the came ra. NOTE: Confirm that the arrows on the DIN Camera Cable and the DIN Extension cable are pointed together when connecting the cable. If the pins in the DIN Cable are bent, the Camera will NOT function. 2. Connect the male end of [...]

19 Camera Installation Connecting BNC Cameras 1. Connect the Extension cabl e to the Camera and System: A. Connect the Barrel Power connector to a power adaptor. B. Connect the BNC connector to an available BNC Port of the System. C. Connect the Male Power connector t o the Camera. D. Connect the BNC connector to the Camera. 2. Connect the Power Ad[...]

20 Multi-Function Displ ay - Monitor Modes Multi-Function Display - Monitor Modes This system contains a multi-funct i on display, which allows the system to function in several modes: • Mode 1: DVR Mode - Displays the DVR with live camera view. • Mode 2: VGA Mode - Displays the device connected to the VGA Port on the monitor (i.e. Computer). ?[...]

21 Digital Video Re corder (D VR) Mode (Mo de 1) Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Mode (Mode 1) DVR Mode is the primary mode for the System, and is the displayed when th e system is powered on. In DVR Mode, the system performs the following functions: • View and Record live video channels in Single, Quad, Multi-Display or Sequ ence Mode. • Customiz[...]

22 DVR Mode - Remote Control Usage DVR Mode - Remote Control Usage 1 2 11 12 13 1. Mode 3. DVR Mode 2. Power 12. Remote Control ID 13. Picture Frame Mode 14. Component Mode 3 4 5 6 7 10 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 8 9 15 4.VGA Mode 6. Navigation Controls 5. Return Button 15. Enter Button 16. Display Mode 17. PTZ Mode 7. Information 9. Number Keypad 8. [...]

23 Front Panel Navigation Controls Front Panel Navigation Controls This System has been designed to use the Mouse or Remote Control as the primary modes of navigation and con figuration for the system. The Front Panel b uttons can also be used to a ccess the menus and configu re the system. • Navigation Controls - Move Up/Down/Left/Right in menus[...]

24 On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu The On-Screen Display Menu is a ccessed by either: • Pressing the Up or Down Arrows on the Front Pane l • Right Clicking th e Mouse The Menu options include: 1. CHANNELS: Select a Channel Number (1~8) to display a camera in Full Screen Mode. 2. SETUP : Displays the System Setup Menu. Please refer[...]

25 System Display System Display Network Connectivity Indicators The Network Indicators appear when a remote connection is made to the unit via the Remote Agent software, or through t he Internet Explorer Web Client: • Green: Indicates that the network connection is stable. • Blue: Indicates that the network connection is experiencing difficult[...]

26 System Display Camera Display Modes A Display Selection window will a ppear onscreen. Select from the avai lable display types: Zoom Mode • Displays the Camera in ZOOM Mode. • Use the Arrow keys to adjust the Zoom location. • Press the Return ke y to exit ZOOM Mode. Single Channel Quad (4) Channel 6 Channel Split View 8 Channel (Grid) Came[...]

27 System Display PIP Mode (Reverse PIP) When using the PIP function when viewing in DVR MODE, it is referred to as ‘Reverse PIP’ (as normal PIP means displaying the DVR Scre en as a PIP on any other mode). Select the PIP Button to display the VGA or Component mode in a PIP window. This function could be used to watch a Movi e will still monito[...]

28 Menu Navigation Controls & Tip s Menu Navigation Controls & Tips YOUR SYSTEM PASSWORD IS: 1234 Virtual Keyboard Control The Virtual Keyboard control becomes available when keyboard input is needed for entering information such as Names, Network Information, etc. • Includes a~z, A~Z, 0~9 and Symbols.@#$%^&*() • Navigate using the [...]

29 System Setup Co ntrols System Setup Controls • Enter the MENU screen by pressing the SETUP button on the Remote Control, by pressing the SYSTEM MENU button on the Front Panel or by selecting SETUP from the Mouse Menu. Enter the password (if required). The default password is 1234 • Select the SYSTEM SETUP option to configure the menu options[...]

30 Display Menu OSD (Onscreen Display) • Status Bar - Turns the status bar ON/ OFF. The status bar displays: z Recording State (Recording: Red, Pre-recording: Green) z Network Indicators z Time and Date z % HDD Free z Refer to Recording Settings on pa ge 50). • Camera Title - Turns the display of the Camera Titles ON/OFF. • Event Icon - Turns[...]

31 Display Menu SEQUENCE Sets the Sequence Mode for the display of available channels. The Sequence Settings for camera views can only be changed usin g the Mouse or Remote Control. • Activation - Turns the Sequence ON/ OFF. NOTE : Up to 16 differe nt Sequence Mode settings can be configured, however only ONE can be active at a time. • List - D[...]

32 Display Menu Once the New Sequence has been created, the Sequence Setup Mode screen s appear. These screens will set the sequence patterns (see the fo llowing for detail s). Modifying a Sequence • An existing Sequence can be Modified by selecting it from the list, an d pressing ENTER. Once changes have been made, select the MODIFY button to co[...]

33 Display Menu 6. Press the SEQUENCE button on the Remote or Mouse Menu to switch to Sequence display. 5. Press the RETURN button when complete. and select SAVE & EXIT. 1. Double Left Click on the Gree n Highlighted box. The Highligh t will change to YELLOW - Setup Mode is no w active. SEQUENCE SETUP - MOUSE 2. Select the Display Mode by singl[...]

34 Display Menu • Check or Uncheck the selected Cameras to have the video sent to a Secondary Monitor in Sequence. NOTE : Any camera s NOT selected will not be sent as video to the Spot Out Mo nitor. SCREENSAVER • Auto Brightness - Sets the le ngth of time before the Screen brightness is turned down (10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 minutes, or 1 hour). NO[...]

35 Camera Menu CAMERA TITLE • Covert - Turns the onscreen display of the Camera ON/OFF. Covert Cameras continue to record, however th e camera is not displayed onscreen. This feature is commonly used in situations where the Monitor is located in a public area, and a camera should not be displayed (i.e. Located in a Cash Count room, or directed at[...]

36 Camera Menu PTZ SETUP PTZ Setup is for PTZ T ype Cameras ONLY, which are not included with this system. Fo r more information on PTZ Cameras, visit us on the web at http://www.lorexcctv.com. • Address - Select the physical address setting of the PTZ Camera DIP Switches (From 0~255, refer to the Camera Manual for details). • PTZ Protocol - Se[...]

37 Camera Menu MOTION SENSOR • Sensitivity - Controls the Motion Sensitivity for the individual came ra between 1 (low) ~ 10 (high). • Area Setup - Opens th e Area Setup for the camera: PTZ PROPERTIES • Channel No. - Camera Number. • PTZ Driver - The compatible driver selected for the PTZ Camera. • Auto Focus - Sets the Automatic camera f[...]

38 Sound Menu Sound Menu The System Sound settings: AUDIO - Settings for the system Audio for Live and Remote monitoring. BUZZER - Settings for System Buzzer (audible alerts). SOUND The Sound Menu controls the Live Au dio and Network Audio transfer. SOUND • Live Audio - Turns Live System Audio (from the Audio on the terminal) to ON/ OFF. • Aud [...]

39 System Menu DATE/TIME • Date/Time - Sets the current system Date and Time.* • Date Format - Sets the Date Display format (MM-DD-YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD, etc.). • Time Format - Sets the Time Display format to either 12 or 24 hour display. • Network Time Server Setup - Synchronizes the system to t he specified remote time se rver. Select the SYNC[...]

40 System Menu NETWORK • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - Allows the System to receive Network Information from the DHCP Server (i.e. The local Router). z If DHCP is set to ON, the IP Address, Gateway and Subnet Mask will be assigned by the DHCP Server (i.e. The local area network Router. The Router is not included with this system). [...]

41 System Menu MAIL SETUP • Default Server - Check to use the Default SMTP server provided by Lorex. Uncheck this option to configure the options using your own mail settings. NOTE: You must sign up for the Lore x DDNS to use the Lorex Mail Server. The following settings are only needed if you are NOT using the Lorex Mail Server. Uncheck the ‘D[...]

42 System Menu System Information Screen • IP Address - Displays the IP ad dress assigned to the System. • MAC Address - Displays the unique MAC address assigned to the unit. This address is hard coded to the un it and cannot be changed. • Disk Ca pacity - Displays the Total Hard Drive space, and the amount of Hard Drive in use. • F/W Versi[...]

43 System Menu • The System must be restarted for the Changes to Take effect. Press OK, and exit the Menu. The System will automatically Reboot. You can also upgrade your firmware over the network (from a remote location) using the provided Lorex Client Software. This is useful if you are in a remote location, or if you would like to upgrade mult[...]

44 System Menu z If the device is not detected , a message will indicate that No storage device was found. • Insert the Memory stick into the System and select the Load o ption to restore settings. This is recommended after initial setup and installation is complete. CONTROL DEVICE Used with an external control device (not included with the syste[...]

45 Event / Sensor HDD EVENT • Smart Alarm - Sets the Smart Alarm ON/ OFF. An alarm occurs when errors are detected with the drive. • Check Interval - Sets the Hard Drive check interval (1~24 hrs). This setting allows the System to self-check the drive for any errors, and generate an Alarm if drive errors are found. ALARM INPUT Configurations fo[...]

46 Event / Sensor ALARM OUT Sends an Alarm Out signal to a device (such as a Manual Door or independent Light/ Buzzer Alarm) when an Alarm In event is detected • Channel - Indicates all channels. • Operation - Setup Relay Connect with Alarm Sensor to either Enable or Disable. Must be ENABLED to chan ge the settings manually. • Mode - Setu p R[...]

47 Disk Management EMAIL NOTIFICATION Sends an email to the specified use rs when the following events occur: • Notification - Sets the E-Mail notification ON/OFF. • HDD Event - A notification is sent if a Hard Drive event is detected (set to ON/ OFF). • Notifications can be enabled for each channel for: z Alarm z Video Loss z Motion can be s[...]

48 Disk Management • Format - Erases all Hard Drive data: z Press start button. A warning message will be displayed with the prompt ‘All Recorded Data will be erased.’ z Select OK to erase the data, or CANCEL to return with out erasing the Hard Drive. • Once OK is selected, the user will be prompted to enter the ADMIN PASSWORD. Once the pas[...]

49 Recording Menu Controls Recording Menu Controls • Enter the RECORDING MENU screen by: z Pressing the SETUP button on the Remote Control z Pressing the SETUP button on the front panel, or z Selecting the SETUP option from the On-Screen Menu. Enter the password if required using the Virtual Keyboard. • Select the RECORD MENU option. • To ent[...]

50 Simple Recording Mode Once the settings have been change d, a status window will appear indicating that the changes have been saved. Choose the OK button to close the statu s window and return to the Main Menu. To return to the Record Menu, select the Record Menu button from the Main Menu selections. Simple Recording Mode Recording Operation The[...]

51 Simple Reco rding Mo de Simple Recording Mode Select a single or multiple time blocks: • Mouse Control : Click a single block to open the Recording Type Menu. Click and Drag a block of t imes to configure multiple channels and times at once. • Remote Control & Front Panel : Navigate to the Channel Block section, and the entire block will[...]

52 Advanced Recording Advanced Recording Continuous / Motion Setup The Continuous/Motion Setup sectio n controls the Recording settings for each camera individually (quality, resolutio n, frame rate and audio). Both Cont inuous (constant recording) and Motion (recording when motion has been detected by the system) are set in this menu . • PARAMET[...]

53 Advanced Recording Continuous / Motion Schedule Sets the Time or Motion record ing for each channel (by hour). Select single or mu ltiple time blocks: • Mouse Control : Click a single block to open the Recording Type Menu. Click and Drag a block of t imes to configure multiple channels and times at once. • Remote Control & Front Panel : [...]

54 Advanced Recording Advanced Recording Alarm Setup Mode The Alarm Setup section controls the Recording settings for each camera individually (quality, resolution, frame rate and audio). Recording Settings for exte rnal alarm detection are set in this men u. • PARAMETER MODE - Contains the general recording parameters for each camera. • SCHEDU[...]

55 Advanced Recording Alarm Schedule Sets the Alarm Recording for each channel (by hour). Select single or multiple time blocks: • Mouse Control : Click a single block to open the Recording Type Menu. Click and Drag a block of times to turn Alarm Recording ON or OFF. • Remote Control & Front Panel : Navigate to the Channel Block section, an[...]

56 Archiving Archiving The Archive feature copies data from the Hard Drive to a USB backup media (such as a Memory Stick or USB Hard Drive), optical drive (CD-RW / DVD-RW) or FTP.‘ NOTE : Make sure that you have removed all data from the USB device prior to backup. • Enter the ARCHIVING screen by pressing the MENU button. Enter the password, an[...]

57 Archiving Archiving Options Once the Start Time, End Time and Channe l Selections have been completed, select the START Button A Drive Usage report will be displayed including Amount of space (in MB) needed, Start and End Times for Each Channel, with size of recordings (in MB) and Size of the Log File Select OK to begin the backup The Writing st[...]

58 Archiving Archive Backup to FTP A schedule for data backup to a lo cal or remote FTP can be configur ed on the System. 1. Choose FTP from the ‘Select Device’ dropdown menu. 2. Press the FTP Button to access the FT P Settings: • User ID: Enter the User ID used to log into the FTP site. • Password: Enter the Password used to log into the F[...]

59 Search Search Search mode allows you to locate previou sly recorded video by Date and Time, or by Event Type. • Press the Search Button on the Remote Control or Mouse Menu. • Enter the User Name and Password (if required). • Use the Left / Right arrows on the Remote Control, or click with the mouse to switch between the Search By Time and [...]

60 Search Search By Event Searches the system based on Event Type (Alarm, Motion, Continuous or System). • Press the right arrow button on the front panel or remote control to access the Search By Event screen. • Select From and To dates, Events (Alarm, Continuous, Motion a nd Other) and Cameras • Navigate within the options using the Arrow K[...]

61 VGA Mode (Mode 2) VGA Mode (Mode 2) VGA Mode is used to display a device (i.e. a Computer) connected to the VGA Port on the monitor. To view a Computer using t he Monitor: 1. Connect the PC to the Monito r using a VGA Cable. NOTE: VGA Cable is not in cluded with the system. 2. Switch the Monitor to VGA mode u s ing the Multi-Function Mode Button[...]

62 VGA Mode - Remote Control Usage VGA Mode - Remote Control Usage Listed below is a quick reference for t he Remote Control usage in VGA Mode. 1 2 8 9 1. Mode 3. DVR Mode 2. Power 9. Picture Frame Mode 10. Component Mode 3 4 5 7 10 12 11 4.VGA Mode 6. Navigation Controls 5. Return Button 11. Enter Button 7. Volume +/- 8. Monitor Setup 12. PIP Mode[...]

63 Component Mode (Mo de 3) Component Mode (Mode 3) Component Mode is used to display a device connected to the Comp onent green, blue, and red inputs (Y/Pb/Pr) in high resolution (i.e. DVD Pla yer, Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver). The Audio from the Component Device is conne cted to the Red and W hite audio inputs located to the right of the Co[...]

64 Component Mode - Remo te Control Usage Component Mode - Re mote Control Usage Listed below is a quick reference for t he Remote Control usage in Component Mode. 1 2 8 9 1. Mode 3. DVR Mode 2. Power 9. Picture Frame Mode 10. Component Mode 3 4 5 7 10 12 11 4.VGA Mode 6. Navigation Controls 5. Return Button 11. Enter Button 7. Volume +/- 8. Monito[...]

65 Picture Frame Mode (Mo de 4) Picture Frame Mode (Mode 4) Picture Frame Mode is used to display JPG im ages located on a USB Thumbstick (connected to a USB Port on the side of the monitor). To view a JPG Images usin g Picture Frame Mode: 1. Connect a USB Thumbstick containing JPG images to the Monitor, usin g one of the USB ports located on the s[...]

66 Picture Frame Mode - Remote Co ntrol Usage Picture Frame Mode - Remote Control Usage Listed below is a quick reference for t he Remote Control usage in Picture Frame Mode. 1 2 7 8 1. Mode 3. DVR Mode 2. Power 8. Picture Frame Mode 9. Component Mode 3 4 5 9 11 10 4.VGA Mode 6. Navigation Controls 5. Return Button 10. Enter Button 7. Monitor Setup[...]

67 Picture Frame - Men u NOTE : To display the Pictur e Frame menu, press the MENU Button on the front panel of the System or on the Re mote Control. Picture Frame Settings Menu • Device : Displays information about t he currently connected Image Device (USB Thumbstick). • Dwell Time : Set the time for each picture to be displayed onscreen (in [...]

68 Picture Frame - Menu Picture Resizing Application An application has been included on the Software CD to resize your JPG images to 1600x1200 (highest recommended size), and save them directly to the USB Thumbstick. 1. Launch the application from th e Software CD. The Picture Resize window will be displayed. 2. Click on the Source button to locat[...]

69 Installation Guide Mode (Mode 5) Installation Guide Mode (Mode 5) The Installation Guide Mode is used to display the I nstallation Video included on the System drive. To view the Installation Video using the Monitor, press the Multi Function Mode butto n on the front of the Monitor, or press the Mode button on the Remote Control and selecting In[...]

70 Installation Gu ide Mode - Remote Control Usage Installation Guide Mode - Remote Control Usage Listed below is a quick reference for t he Remo te Control usage in Installation Guide Mode. 1 2 6 1. Mode 3. DVR Mode 2. Power 6. Picture Frame Mode 7. Component Mode 3 4 5 7 4.VGA Mode 5. Volume +/- 1. MODE: Press the Mode Button to display the Multi[...]

71 Monitor - Menu Settin gs Color Submenu • Auto Color : Select Auto Color to allow the system to set the color of the monitor. Select YES to allow the system to set the color, or NO to exit. • Color Temperature : Set the Red, Green and Blue Values using the arrow keys. • sRGB : Set the sRGB to ON or OFF. Monitor - Menu Settings Press the Set[...]

72 Monitor - M enu Settings Display Settings Use the Arrow ke ys on the Front Panel or Re- mote Control to select from Auto Configura- tion, Phase, Clock or Highlight Window. Use the enter key to access the Display Control or Scheme submenus. Cha nge the values us- ing the arrow keys and enter. • Auto Configuration : Select Auto Configuration to [...]

73 Monitor - Menu Settin gs PIP Settings Use the Arrow ke ys on the Front Panel or Re- mote Control to select from PIP, PIP Input Select, PIP Size and Blend. Use the enter key to access the PIP Position or Pip Color Control submenus. Change the values using the arrow keys and enter. • PIP : Turns the display of the PIP (Picture in Picture) ON or [...]

74 Monitor - M enu Settings Misc. Settings Use the Arrow ke ys on the Front Panel or Re- mote Control to access the OSD Configura- tion or VGA Factory Reset submenus. Change the values using the arrow keys and enter. PIP Position Submenu Use the Up, Down, Left and Right arrows to adjust the settings. Press the Enter button to set, and the Return bu[...]

75 System Specifications - Appendix #1 System Specifications - Appendix #1 Monitor Specifications • 20.1” Wide screen LCD with user selectable aspect ratio (Wide 16:9, Standard 4:3) • Professional Grade High Resolution (1680x1050) LCD panel • VGA Input - use your LCD Display as a PC monitor • USB picture frame feature - display digital pi[...]

76 System Specifications - Appe ndix #1 System Specifications - Appendix #1 DVR Specifications • 8 Channels with Pentaplex operation - View, Record, Playback, Back Up &Remotely Control the system simultaneously • MPEG4 Digital Video Compression - small file sizes without compro mising video quality • Recording Frames Per Second (FPS): 240[...]

77 Lorex Client 4.0 Software R equirements - Appendix #2 Lorex Client 4.0 Software Requirements - Appendix #2 The Lorex Client 4.0 software (include d with the System) has the followin g installation requirements. Minimum System Requirements: Recommended System Requirements : Please refer to the Lorex Client 4. 0 Software Us er Guide included with [...]

78 Setting up Remote Viewing - App endix #3 Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 Setting up the Remote Viewing Feature requires se veral steps. Netwo rking skills are required to correctly configure the remote viewing functions. What do you need? • The LCD/DVR System. • A PC with the installed with the Lorex Clie nt 4.0 software (refer to th[...]

79 Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 Network Checklist The following checklist is provided to assist you in confirming that all steps have been successfully performed during Network Setup. Use this checklist in conjunction with the steps outlined on the following page s. 1. I have the following: • High Speed Internet • A Router • The Et[...]

80 Setting up Remote Viewing - App endix #3 5. I have enabled PORT FORWARDING on my Router for: • Port 80 • Port 6100 NOTE : Each Router is different, therefore the port forwarding settings will vary by model. Please visit us on the web at http://www.lorexcctv.com/support for assistance with several of the most common router types. If your rout[...]

81 Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 System - IP & MAC Address The IP & MAC Addresses are necessary for DDNS Setup (for remote access to the System). To Locate the System in formation, Press the ENTER button on the Front Panel or Info on the Remote Control while viewing the Cameras. The System Info wind ow will be displayed. - OR - 1.[...]

82 Setting up Remote Viewing - App endix #3 Network - Router Port Forwarding You will need to enable port forwarding on your Rout er to allow fo r external communications with your System for ports: • TCP/IP PORT 6100 • WEB PORT 80 Computers, Systems, and other devices inside yo ur network can only communicate directly with each other within th[...]

83 Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 Network - Setting Up Your DDNS Account Lorex offers a free DDNS service for use with your System. A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your Loc al Network. The following outline s how to set up your free DNS account. 1. Navigate to http://www.lorexddns.net 2. Select th[...]

84 Setting up Remote Viewing - App endix #3 NOTE : Make sure to write down your information BEFORE clicking on the Create New Account link. This information is important for your System Setup . 5. Click the Create New Account link at the bottom of the form to su bmit your request. 6. Your Account information will be sent to you at the E-mail Addres[...]

85 Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 There are two ways to fin d your DDNS Configuration information at a later d ate. 1. Review the Ema il sent to you by Lorex: NOTE : If you entered an incorrect Email address wh en setting up the DDNS, you will NOT receive this email. To review the em ail, you must log into the DDNS Website. In order to rec[...]

86 Setting up Remote Viewing - App endix #3 2. Log into the Lorex DDNS Website at ht tp://www.lorexddns.net and enter yo ur Username and Password. Click the ACTION button located on the console to display a copy of the Configuration ema il:[...]

87 Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 System - DDNS SETUP Once the DDNS settings have been configured online, the informatio n must be entered on the System to allow for remote connection via the Lorex Client 4.0 Software (or through Internet Explorer): 1. Access the Main Menu Setup screens, a nd navigate to the SYSTEM option. Press the ENTER [...]

88 Setting up Remote Viewing - App endix #3 Lorex Client 4.0 Softwar e - Connection Manager The Connection Manager contains the se tup information to allow the user to remo tely connect to the System. Adding a Group Group - Right click on ‘Site’ to add a New Group. A group can represent one or more Systems. For Example, you may have more than o[...]

89 Setting up Remote Viewing - Appendix #3 Adding a Site (Individual Unit Configuration) DVR Information - Enter the information specific to the unit (refer to page 30 for setup instructions): • Name - Enter a name for the unit. • IP / Domain Name - Enter the IP address or Domain Name for the System. This will vary depending on setup (Internal [...]

90 Setting up Remote Viewing - App endix #3 Lorex Client 4.0 Softwar e - Remote Connection Once the site setup profile has been created, a connection can then be made to the System: 1. Select the Site profile from the Dropdown List. 2. Press the CONNECT button. The Connection Status window displays the state of the connection. Once a successf ul co[...]

91 Using the Auto Email Featur e - Appendix #4 Using the Auto Email Feature - Appendix #4 Setting up Email This System has the ability to automatically send email when an event is detected. To configure the automatic sending of Emails, the fo llowing Menu optio n setup is required: • System Menu - Mail • System Menu - User Management • Event/[...]

92 Using the Auto Email Feature - Appendix #4 This is an example of the same type of required settings (formatted for Micro soft Outlook). NOTE : This example is not required for the System to function correctly. This is used to illustrate the required settings (using anoth er program). Testing the Mail Setup Press the TEST E-MAIL Button on the Sys[...]

93 Using the Auto Email Featur e - Appendix #4 System Menu - Mail Navigate to the System Menu, and select the Mail Option. New users can be added to the System through the User Management screen, and existing users can be edited. The important features in the User Setup are the E-Mail address and E-Mail Notification: • Set the E-Mail to the desir[...]

94 Using the Auto Email Feature - Appendix #4 Event / Sensor - E-Mail Notification Navigate to the System Menu, and select the Mail Option. • NOTIFICATION - Notification must be turned on for Automatic E-mail alerts to b e sent. • HDD EVENT - Emails a notification to all active accounts when problems are dete cted with the Hard Drive. • ALARM[...]

95 Recommended Tips fo r System Setup - Append ix #5 Recommended Tips for S ystem Setup - Appendix #5 There are several tips outlined b elow that will assist you in setting up your system: Connecting and Mounting Cameras: 1. Connect the DIN Extension Cable to an open channel port on the back of the System. Make sure that the ARROW on the cable is p[...]

96 Recommended Tips for System Set u p - Appendix #5 Navigating within the System Menu (cont.) Menu Navigation Controls This System has been designed to use the Mouse or Remote Control as the primary modes of navigation and con figuration for the system. The Front Panel b uttons can also be used to a ccess the menus and configu re the system. • N[...]

97 Recommended Tips fo r System Setup - Append ix #5 Changing the Date and Time Setting the correct date and time for your system is important. Once the date and time have been set correctly, it is highly recommended that you format your Hard Drive. 1. Enter MENU mode by pressing the MENU but ton on the front panel of the system, Remote Control or [...]

98 Recommended Tips for System Set u p - Appendix #5 Formatting the Hard Drive Formatting the hard drive after chang ing the date, and before beginning the recording of YOUR data is recommended, as the system is set to Auto matically start recording when powered on (continuous recording setting). NOTE: Formatting the Hard Drive will erase any previ[...]

99 Recommended Tips fo r System Setup - Append ix #5 Camera Setup Each camera should be assigne d a name that corresponds to its use (i.e . Dock1, BackDoor, Cash3, etc.). This name is disp layed onscreen, and helps to identify the camera location easily. 1. Enter MENU mode by pressing the MENU button on the front panel of the system, Remote Control[...]

100 Recommended Tips for System Set u p - Appendix #5 Screen Saver Settings The screen saver will black the screen during a defined interval. 1. Enter MENU mode by pressing the MENU button on the front panel of the system, Remote Control or Mouse Menu. Select the SYSTEM SETUP Option. 2. Select the DISPLAY menu from the MAIN menu. Navigate using the[...]

101 Recommended Tips fo r System Setup - Append ix #5 Backing up your System Configurations it is recommended to back up your system con figur ations to a Memory Stick. Configuring your system to meet your specific n eeds can be time consuming - having a backup of your settings will allow you to reset your unit with your personalized settings in th[...]

102 Listen-in Au dio - Appendix #6 Listen-in Audio - Appendix #6 There are 4 available DIN camera ports, 8 available BNC camera ports and 4 BNC Audio po rts on the system - how many can be used for List en-In audio, and how many ca n be used to record sound? How do I enable Listen-In Audio, and how do I set the Listen-in channel? Listen-In Audio is[...]

103 Playback Previously Recorded Da ta? - Appendix #7 Playback Previously Recorded Data? - Appendix #7 The Date and Time will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. A playback icon will appear indicating that the unit is in Playback mode. Any days highlighted with GREEN indicate that there is recorded video data. Search mode allows you to locate[...]

104 Playback Previously Recorded Dat a? - Appendix #7 Search By Event Searches the system based on Event Type (Alarm, Motion, Continuous or System). • Press the right arrow button on the f ront panel or remote control to access the Search By Event screen. • Select From and To dates, Events (Alarm, Continuous, Motion and Other) and Cameras • N[...]

105 Setting Auto-Recor ding to OFF - Appendix # 8 Setting Auto-Recording to OFF - Appendix #8 The system is set to automatically start reco rding when powered on. You may wish to change these settings to better suit you r security needs. These settings can be changed for an individual camera on one time block, or can be set for mu ltiple cameras fo[...]

106 Setting Auto-Recordin g to OFF - Appendix #8 Setting Multiple Time Blocks 1. Enter MENU mode by pressing the MENU but ton on the front panel of the system, remote control or mouse menu. Select the RECORD MENU Option. 2. Select the SIMPLE RECORDING MODE menu. Navigate using the up an d down arrows on the front panel (or remote control). Navigate[...]

107 Setting up Motion Recordin g - Appendix #9 Setting up Motion Recording - Appendix #9 The system is set to automatically start reco rding when powered on in Continuous Mod e. You may wish to change these settings to bett er suit your security needs by having the cameras start recording when MOTION is detected . These settings can be changed for [...]

108 Setting up Motion Recording - Appendix #9 7. The Schedule Window will be displayed, with the Motion Time blocks displayed as highlighted boxes. 8. Press the Return Button several times to exit the Recording Menus. Remember to SAVE YOUR CHANGES ! To check if the unit is recording in Motion, a ll channels should have a green box on the top right [...]

109 Setting up Motion Recordin g - Appendix #9 Motion Area Setup Use the System menu to configure the Motion Detection areas. Setting the motion detection areas are useful to mask in spec ific areas (i.e. Doors or Windows), so when movement is detected in these areas the System Recording will begin. The Motion Mask area can also be set to remove ce[...]

110 Using the Storage Ca lculator - Appendi x #10 Using the Storage Calculator - Appendix #10 The Storage Calculator application is used to calculate the amount o f recording time available on your Hard Drive, based on the System Recording Settings. This application is located on the Software In stallation CD (provided with your System) 1. Select t[...]

111 Hard Drive Replacement - Appe ndix #11 Hard Drive Replacement - Appendix #11 The System comes with a pre-installed Hard Drive, however the unit will work with a replaceme nt single Hard Drive (up to 750GB). NOTE: Make sure that the System is OFF and the power cable has been disconnected before changing the Hard Drive. Setting the New Drive to M[...]

112 Hard Drive Replacement - Appe ndix #11 New Hard Drive Format The New Hard Drive MUST be formatted. If a new HARD DRIVE is detected, the system will prompt you to FORMAT the drive. If you do not choose to format the HARD DRIVE, the drive will not be detected by the system. If you choose to FORMAT a drive in this way, the drive will no longer be [...]

113 Connecting a Spot-Ou t Monitor - Appe ndix #12 Connecting a Spot-Out Monitor - Appendix #12 A connection to a Spot-Out Monitor (no t included with the System) can be made through t he SPOT OUT Port on the back of the System. • SPOT OUT - Displays Cameras in Sequence mode, regardless of the display on the DVR (i.e Camera Views, Menus, Playback[...]

114 Connecting Moti on / Alarm Device - Appendix #13 Connecting Motion / Alarm Device - Appendix #13 Motion detection and Alarm controls are ena bled through the Menu system on the System. Additional motion sensor devices can be connec ted to the system (Motion Sensors, Door/ Window Sensors). A motion detection or sensor unit can be used to send a [...]

115 Connecting PTZ Cam eras - Appendix #14 Connecting PTZ Cameras - Appendix #14 PTZ Cameras (not included with this system) can be connected to t he PTZ Control Block on the back panel of the System. T he PTZ Controls are enabled through the Menu system on the System. Additional PTZ Cameras are av ailable at http://www.lorexcctv.com Installing a P[...]

116 Full Connectivit y Diagram - Appendix #15 Full Connectivity Diagram - Appendix #15 The following diagram outlin es a general set of connections available with the System. SYSTEM SENSOR (Not Included) PC for Remote Access (Not Included) ROUTER (Not Included) SLAVE / SPOT OUT MONITOR (Not Included) DIN CAMERAS PC (Connect to VGA, Not Included) BN[...]

117 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The following accessories are available to a dd to your existing system: TO ORDER THESE ITEMS, AND FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF AVAILABLE PR ODUCTS, PLEASE VISIT US ON THE WEB AT HTTP://WWW.LOREXCCTV.COM[...]

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