Lorex LHB900 Series User manual

HD Wire-Free Security System
English Version 5.0 Quick Reference Guide
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Lorex Secure: App Overview
Before You Start
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• Upgrade your DVR firmware and mobile app to the latest versions.
• Please note that an upload speed of 3 Mbps is required for remote
video streaming. Up to 3 devices may connect to the system at the
same time.
• Ensure you have completed initial setup of the Lorex Secure app and
the DVR as detailed in the Quick Connection Guide.
App information
Add new device
Tap to view systems, cameras or groups
Configure device settings (see the section
“Lorex Secure: Device Settings” for details)
View all channels.
Tap the play button ()on a channel to
view live video.
Tap a channel to view live video or
configure camera settings. See the image
below for channel screen overview.
Homescreen
Return to homescreen
Play back recorded video (see the section
“Lorex Secure: Playback” for details)
Tap to stream live video from the camera
Disable the selected camera
Configure device settings (see the section
“Lorex Secure: Device Settings” for details)
Tap to capture a snapshot of the current
camera image
View video in enhanced resolution
Tap to manually record video, then tap
again to stop
Channel Screen
Play back recorded video using the Lorex Secure app.
To play back recorded video:
1. Launch the Lorex Secure app.
2. Tap the camera you would like to view recordings from.
• Tap to select a date to search
for recordings from.
• Tap (iOS) / (Android) to
filter results by type (Motion or
Manual recording).
• Tap one of the event thumbnails
to play back the selected event.
Playback Controls:
3. Tap .
4. The History screen opens:
Channel
name
Start time
Tap the
progress
bar to
change
playback
position
Icon
indicates
motion or
manual
recording
Tap to play
or pause
video
Return to
History view
Lorex Secure: Device Settings
Change your device settings using the Lorex Secure app.
To change device settings:
1. Launch the Lorex Secure app.
2. Tap next to your wire-free system.
• Device Name: Enter a name of your choice for
your wire-free security system (e.g., My Wire-Free
System).
• Switch User: Tap to switch to a different user for
the DVR. Password entry required.
• Update Password: Tap to change the password
used to log in for the current user.
• Recording Length: Tap to specify how long (in
seconds) the selected camera will record video for
when motion is detected.
• Video Resolution: Tap to choose the recording
resolution for the selected camera. You may
choose 720P or 1080P.
• Device Time Zone: Tap to change the current time
zone.
• Mobile Notifications: Tap to turn all notifications
on / off (overrides channel settings – see the
section “Lorex Secure: Channel Settings” below
for details).
• Device Error Notifications: Tap to turn
notifications for storage-related issues on / off.
4. Tap SAVE to save settings.
3. Configure the following as needed:
Lorex Secure: Channel Settings
Change settings for a specific channel using the Lorex Secure app.
To change device settings:
1. Launch the Lorex Secure app.
2. Tap the channel you wish to configure on the homescreen.
3. Tap .
4. Configure the following as needed:
• Channel Name: Enter a name of your choice
for the selected channel (e.g., Living Room).
• Motion Notifications: Tap to turn motion
notifications on / off for the selected
channel.
NOTE: Turning off Mobile Notifications
in the Device Settings menu will override
notification preferences for individual
channels.
• Device Settings: Shortcut to Device Settings
menu. See the section “Lorex Secure: Device
Settings” above for details.
5. Tap Save to save settings.
Date and time stamp
Signal strength
Battery life
Recording indicator

DVR: Full Setup
1. Connect the wireless receiver to
the USB port on the back panel of
the DVR.
2. Connect the DVR to your router
using the included Ethernet cable.
5. Connect the included power
adapter to the DVR. Wait a few
minutes for the system to start
up.
To set up the DVR:
The DVR setup detailed in the Quick Connection Guide is a simplified setup.
In order to access features using the DVR, you must complete the full setup
detailed below.
NOTE: The receiver includes double-sided tape and
mounting screws for optional wall mounting for
improved line-of-sight with cameras.
3. Connect the included mouse to
the USB port on the front panel
of the DVR.
4. Connect a monitor (not included)
to the HDMI or VGA port of the
DVR (HDMI cable included; VGA
cable not included).
HDMI VGA*
OR
DVR: Using the Mouse
1. LEFT-CLICK:
• During split-screen display mode:
Double-click an individual channel to
view it in full-screen.
Double-click again to return to the
split-screen display mode.
• While navigating menus:
Click to open a menu option.
2. RIGHT-CLICK:
• During live view:
Right-click anywhere on the screen to
open the Quick Menu.
• While navigating menus:
Right-click to exit menus.
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NOTE: In live view, hover the mouse cursor over the top of the screen to
open the Navigation Bar. Move the mouse cursor away from the top of
the screen to close the Navigation Bar.
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3. SCROLL WHEEL:
• While navigating menus:
Scroll to move up / down through the
menu content.
DVR: Initial Setup Wizard
1. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure
password you recorded on the Quick Connection Guide.
3. Click the arrow keys to select a
language for the on-screen display. Click Next
5. Enter the date and time:
6. Review the information you have set for the DVR. Click Accept to confirm.
When using the DVR for the first time, you will have to complete the DVR
Setup Wizard to confirm the correct date and time for the system.
To complete the setup wizard:
2. The Setup Wizard launches. Click Next to begin.
to confirm.
4. Click the arrow keys to select your region. Click
Next to confirm.
DVR: Quick Menu
Right-click anywhere on the live viewing screen to open the Quick Menu.
Search for and play back recordings
Select camera / live display view
Open Main Menu
DVR: Search and Playback
Search for and play back video recordings on the DVR.
To play back recorded video:
1. From live view, right-click and then click Playback.
2. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure
password you recorded on the Quick Connection Guide.
3. Use the calendar on the left-side of the screen to select the date to
playback.
4. Check off the channels you would like to search for recordings from on the
left-side of the screen.
5. Click to search for recordings.
6. Search results appear as thumbnails. Double-click any recording to begin
video playback.
Select
the day to
playback
Select
channels to
playback
Double-click
any event
to begin
playback
Click to select the correct date
from the calendar.
Select the correct time zone from
the dropdown.
Select a time format from the
dropdown. For 12Hour format,
select either AM or PM from the
second dropdown.
Click Next to confirm.
Click to
search for
recordings