Lorex Vantage LH010 ECO BLACKBOX SERIES User manual

LH010 ECO BlackBox Series Quick Setup Guide - English - R1
4. Enter the following information in each field:
5. Click Login to access your DVR. Lorex Client 11 connects to your
DVR and streams live video from your cameras.
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ECO BlackBox LH010 Series
Quick Setup Guide
ATTENTION:
• ThisguiderefersonlytotheDVRset-up.
• Monitorandcamerasarenotincluded.
• Broadbandrouterandcomputerarerequiredforlocalandremotemonitoring
(not included).
Informationinthisdocumentissubjecttochangewithoutnotice.As
ourproductsaresubjecttocontinuousimprovement,LorexTechnology
Inc.andoursubsidiariesreservetherighttomodifyproductdesign,
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obligation.E&OE©2012LOREX.Allrightsreserved.
* For setup of Instant Mobile Viewing
refer to your Instruction Manual.
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Congratulations!Youcannowview&playbackvideoonyoursystemviaLAN.
1xDigitalVideoRecorderwithpre-installedHDD*
1 x USB mouse
1 x Power adapter
1 x Remote control
1xEthernetcable
1 x Instruction manual
1 x Quick start guide
1 x CD
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
Connecting the USB Mouse
2Connect the USB mouse to either the USB port on the front
panelortheonelocatedatthebackoftheDVR.
Front Panel USB port Back Panel USB port
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Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Connect one end of the
Ethernetcabletoanavailable
LANportofyourrouter(not
included) and the other end to
the DVR’s LAN port.
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Using a Mouse (Recommended)
1:Left-button:Clicktoselectamenu
option;duringliveviewinginsplit-
screen,double-clickonachannel
to view the selected channel in
full-screen;double-clickthechannel
againtoreturntosplit-screenview.
2:Right-button:Clicktoopenthe
MenuBarortoexitfromamenu.
3:Scroll-wheel:Nofunction.
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YouhavecompletedSTEPS1&2successfully.YourDVRis
nowreadytouse.RefertotheInstructionManualtolearn
howtorecord,playback,searchandforallotherfeatures
availablewiththisDVR.
Managing Passwords
Bydefault,passwordsaredisabledonthesystem.
You do not need to enter a password when accessing the
MenuBarorMainMenu.However,youmaybeaskedfor
a password to access certain functions.
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NOTE: For security purposes, it is highly recommended to
enable passwords on the system using the Password Menu.
Please refer to the instruction manual for more information.
NOTE: By default, the
username is admin and
password is 000000.
Connecting Cameras (not included)
1ConnectBNCcamerastothe
BNCports(VIDEO INPUT) on
the rear panel.
NOTE:Testthecameraspriorto
selecting a permanent mounting
locationbytemporarily
connecting the cameras and
cablestoyourDVR.
NOTE: If the mouse curser
doesnotappearonscreen,
please press “0” three times
on the remote control to switch
betweenVGAandBNC.
NOTE:Thefourchannel
model is shown.
Connect to your DVR using Lorex Client 11 (LOCALLY)
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STEP1
3aConnectaVGAcable(not
included) from a monitor or
TVtotheVGA port on the
rear panel of the DVR.
3bFrom one of the VIDEO
OUTPUTportsconnectaBNC
terminatedcable(notincluded)
toaTVorCCTVmonitor.
OR
Connecting a Monitor
TheECOBlackBoxfeaturestwooptionsforconnectingtoamonitor.
Powering ON the DVR
5ConnectthepowercabletotheDC
12V port on the rear panel and
the power cord into an electrical
outlet.TheDVRwillautomatically
turn on once power is connected.
16 channel models: turn the power
switch,locatedonthebackpanel,to
the“ON”position.
Atstartup,thesystemperformsabasicsystemcheckandruns
aninitialloadingsequence.Afterafewmoments,thesystem
loads a live display view.
NOTE:Makesureallcamerasandcablesareproperlyconnected
prior to powering on the system.
Using the Main Menu
Right-clickanywhereon-screentoopentheSub-Menuandselect
MAIN MENU(mouseonly),orpressthe buttononthe
remote control.
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1. Display
2.Search
3.Alarm
4. System
5. Record
6.Network
7. Device
8.Advanced
It is important to set the correct time to assure accurate time
stamps on video recordings.
Setting the Date & Time
1.Movethemousecursortothebottomofthescreento
openthemenubarandselectMAIN MENU.
2.ClickSYSTEM.
3. Configure the Date & Time and press APPLY to save
your settings. Click APPLY.Tofinish,pressOK.
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NOTE:
A pop-up key
pad will open.
When you
have selected
the desired
date, press the
button to
confirm.
Recordtheinformationinthesectionbelow:
IPADDRESS: _______._______ ._______._______
MACADDRESS: _____:_____:_____:_____:_____:____
CLIENTPORT: ___________
(RequiredforDDNSregistration)
Retrieve the DVR Information
1Thisstepwillteachyouhowtolocally
viewyoursystemovertheLAN(local
area network) using your PC.
NOTE:Thismethodonlyworksifyour
computer is on the same network as the DVR.
TorecordyourIPAddress,MACAddress
andClientPort,rightclickanywhereon
the screen and select Main Menu. From
there,selectSystem and then Info.
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* Contentmayvarybymodel,includingnumberofchannels/portconfigurationand
HDD (hard disk drive) capacity. Check your package for specific content information.
IP Address: Enter the local IP
address of your DVR.
User Name:Thedefaultuser
name is admin.
Password:Bydefault,the
password is left blank.
Client Port:Bydefault,thisis
9000.
Other Control Options
TheDVRcanalsobecontrolledusingtheincludedremotecontrol.
Please refer to the instruction manual for more information.
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*remotecontrolmaynotbeexactlyasshown
21. Insert the system’s software CD into your computer.
2.Followtheon-screeninstructionstoinstallLorex Client
Software - PC.
3.Onceinstalled,double-clickontheLorex Client 11
iconfromyourdesktop.TheDVRloginscreenwillappear.

LH010 ECO BlackBox Series Quick Setup Guide - English - R1
INTERNETREMOTEMONITORING
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Openyourwebbrowser(InternetExplorerbydefault)and
enter http://www.lorexddns.netintheaddressbar.
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) Set-up
http://www.lorexddns.net
1: Populate the Router Database
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TheAutoPortForwardingWizard
automatically populates a list of
currentrouters,anddetectsthe
numberofconnectedrouters.
1. Click the Nextbuttonafterthe
software detects your router
configuration.
2.UnderRouter IP,clicktheDetect Router IP button.
Therouter’sIPpopulatesintheblankfield.
3. Under Username and Password,entertherouter’s
username and password.
4. Under IP,entertheIPaddressofyour
LorexdeviceasrecordedinStep3-1.
5. Under Port,entertheport
number(s)thatrequireforwarding
(80,9000,1025).
6. Click Next to continue.
80Your IP
9000
1025
NOTE: Click the Auto Detectbuttonifyouhavea
LinksysorNetgearrouter(thisworkswithmostmodels).
2: Enter your Router Settings
1.UndertheRouterdrop-downlist,selectthemodelofyour
router OR click the Searchbuttontoenterthenameof
your router model.
NOTE: Ensure you select the proper model and firmware
numberoftherouter(asitappearsonthebackoftherouter)
IMPORTANT:Defaultportsthatmustbeportforwarded
for remote access:
Port 80(HTTPPort)
Port 9000 (Client Port)
Port 1025(MobileConnectivityPort)
4: Test your Connection
1. Click the Test Your Connection button.Yoursystem’s
defaultbrowseropensandconnectstoyourLorexdevice.
NOTE: Ensure that Internet Explorer is your system’s
defaultinternetbrowser.
3: Update the Router Settings
1. Click the Update Router
button.Theprogrambegins
updating the router settings.
Thismaytake20-30seconds.
2.Closetheupdate window
when the update finishes.
NOTE: You may have to
manually save your router settings
after the software makes the
requiredchangestoyourrouter.
Auto Port Forward Wizard
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TheLorexAutoPortForwardingWizardisasoftwarethat
automates router port forwarding.
NOTE: YoumustbeonthesamenetworkastheDVRwhen
settinguptheDDNS.
Youmusthavethefollowingbeforeyouconfigurethesoftware:
1. Your router’s model and versionnumbers
2.Yourrouter’suser name and password
3. Your Lorex device’s IP address (recorded in Step 3-1)
4. Your Lorex device’s portnumbersthatrequireportforwarding
(80,9000,1025)
Optional: Manual Port Forward
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If you were unable to port-forward your router
automatically using the wizard, you will need to
manually forward ports 80, 9000 and 1025 to
your DVR’s IP address.
Anexampleofaportforwardingscreenisshownfor
illustration purposes.
Allroutersaredifferent.Toportforwardyourrouter,pleaserefer
to your router’s user manual.
80 80
HTTP
EXAMPLE
9000 12
12
Media 9000
1025 12
Mobile 1025
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9Enable DDNS on the DVR
1. Click on Main Menu fromthemenubar,thenclickNetwork.
2. ClicktheDDNStab.
3. Select Enable in the DDNSdrop-downmenu.
NOTE:Pleaseallow10~15minutesfortheDDNSserverstoupdate
withyournewDDNSaddress.ThisisnormalfortheDDNSsystem.
Click Apply to save your settings.
Enter the following into the DDNS Setup menu:
•Domain Name: Enter the Domain Name/URL
RequestthatwasemailedtoyouafterDDNSregistration.
•User Name: Enter your DDNS User Name that was
emailedtoyouafterDDNSregistration.
•Password: Enter your DDNS Device Password that
wase-mailedtoyouafterDDNSregistration.
Enter the DDNS Information into the DVR
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Select Enable
Domain Name:
EnterDomainName/
URLRequest
User Name: Enter
DDNSUserName
Password: Enter
DDNSDevicePassword
1.Insertthesystem’ssoftwareCD,andfollowtheinstructions
to launch the Lorex Auto Port Forwarding Wizard
software.
Installation
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NOTE: TheWizardisPCcompatibleonly.
 Macusers,pleasegotoStep4-4.
Congratulations! You have completed Step 4 successfully. You
cannowconnectovertheinternettoviewandplaybackvideo.
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Mobile
Viewing
Forremoteconnectivityusingcompatiblesmartphones
andtabletsrefertotheinstructionmanual.Makesure
tocompleteStep4entirely.Toconnectremotelyusing
Mac,refertotheInstructionManual.
Shouldyourequirefurtherassistance,LOREXTech
Supportisavailabletoassistyou.Makesureto
register your product prior to contacting support at :
www.lorextechnology.com/support
1. Click Step 1
2.CreateanewMyLorexaccountor
sign in using an existing account.
6Create Account
7. Click SavetoregisteryourproductforDDNS.ADDNS
registrationconfirmationemailwillbesenttotheemail
addressusedtoregisterforMyLorex.
NOTE:URLRequestshouldnotbemorethan15characters.
6.FillouttheMy
DDNSform:
• Product Warranty:
Select the product
warranty you created
in the previous steps.
• Device Name: Enter a name for your device. You can
enteryourname,businessname,oranythingofyourchoice.
• MAC Address:EntertheMACaddressofyourLorex
systemrecordedinStep3-1.
• URL Request:Enterthewebsiteaddressthatwillbe
used to connect to your Lorex system.
Complete New Account Information
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NOTE:WarrantyRegistrationisrequiredforDDNS.
3.UnderYourAddress,
select an address or click
Enter a New Address
to create a new address.
Fill in your address
information and click
Create Address.
1. Click Warranties.
2. ClickActivate Warranty.
4. Fill in the warranty registration
form with your product and
purchase details and click Save
Warranty. Check the sticker
underneath your DVR for the
ProductModelNumberand
SerialNumber.
5. Click Set Up a New DDNS.
AnautomatedREGISTRATION CONFIRMATION E-MAIL
willbesenttoyouremail.Printandsavethisconfirmation.You
willneedtoenteritintoyoursystemtoenableremoteaccess.
8Registration E-mail
DomainName/URLRequest:tomsmith
DDNSUserName:tomsmith
DDNSDevicePassword:(yourpassword)
EXAMPLE 3. Enter the following information in each field:
4. Click Login to access your DVR. Lorex Client 11 connects to your
DVR and streams live video from your cameras.
11
1. Install Lorex Client 11 onto your computer using the included
softwareCD,ifyouhavenotdonesoalready.
2.Onceinstalled,double-clickonthe
Lorex Client 11 icon from your desktop.
TheDVRloginscreenwillappear.
Logging into the System Remotely
IP Address: Enter the DDNS address of your DVR. (if your URL
Requestistomsmith enter tomsmith.lorexddns.net)
User Name:Thedefaultusernameisadmin.
Password:Bydefault,thepasswordisleft blank.
Client Port:Bydefault,thisis9000.
EntertheDVR’sDDNSaddress
EntertheDVR’sUserName
(default: admin)
Enter the DVR’s Password
(bydefault,thisis left blank)
Enter the DVR’s Client Port
(default: 9000)
Forafullexplanationofallbuttonsandfeaturesof
Lorex Client 11,pleaserefertotheInstructionManual.