Lorex L15LD400 series User manual

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L15LD420/LD17LD420 Series
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L15LD420/L17LD420 Series Quick Set-Up Guide R1
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System Contents:
1 x 4 Channel LCD DVR* with pre-installed HDD*
1 x 10 ft Ethernet Cable
1 x Remote Control
2 x AAA Batteries
1 x Power Adaptor (for monitor)
1 x “4 in 1” Power Adaptor (for cameras)*
4 x Color IR Cameras*
4 x 60 ft Extension Cables*
4 x Metal Camera Stands with Mounting Screws*
1 x Lorex Client 2.2 Software CD
1 x PS2 Mouse
1 x User’s Manual
1 x Software Manual
1 x Quick Start Guide
PACKAGE CONTENTS, INSTALLATION GUIDE, NAVIGATION & CONTROLS
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Skill Level
Intermediate
easy advanced
Time
under 30 minutesunder 15 minutes under 60 minutes
Hand Tools Hardware
Router
Hi Speed
over 60 minutes
Skill Level
Intermediate
easy advanced
Time
under 30 minutesunder 15 minutes under 60 minutes
Hand Tools Hardware
Router
Hi Speed
over 60 minutes
Time Tools Skills - Easy
Under 20 Minutes* Hand Tools Plug & Play connections,
On screen set up
* Installation time may vary based on
application and camera cabling
STEP 1
STEP 2
Skill Level
Intermediate
easy advanced
Time
under 30 minutesunder 15 minutes under 60 minutes
Hand Tools Hardware
Router
Hi Speed
over 60 minutes
Plug & Play connectors,
On screen set up
Time Skills - Intermediate
Under 30 Minutes*
* Installation time may
vary based on application
Skill Level
Intermediate
easy advanced
Time
under 30 minutesunder 15 minutes under 60 minutes
Hand Tools Hardware
Router
Hi Speed
over 60 minutes
Hardware
Computer &
Router*
* Minimum System Requirement: Windows XP, Pentium
IV, 256MB Ram (512MB Recommended), 200MB Storage,
Internet, DSL or Cable Modem
STEP 3
Skill Level
Intermediate
easy advanced
Time
under 30 minutesunder 15 minutes under 60 minutes
Hand Tools Hardware
Router
Hi Speed
over 60 minutes
Skill Level
Intermediate
easy advanced
Time
under 30 minutesunder 15 minutes under 60 minutes
Hand Tools Hardware
Router
Hi Speed
over 60 minutes
Time Hardware Skills - Advanced
60 Minutes Computer &
Router*
Basic Computer Skills,
Router Port Forwarding
* Installation time may vary based
on application
Skill Level
Intermediate
easy advanced
Time
under 30 minutesunder 15 minutes under 60 minutes
Hand Tools Hardware
Router
Hi Speed
over 60 minutes
* Minimum System Requirement: Windows XP, Pentium IV,
256MB Ram (512MB Recommended), 200MB Storage, Internet,
DSL or Cable Modem
ATTENTION:
Broadband Router
and Computers are
required for local and
remote monitoring
(not included).
INSTRUCTIONS:
For detailed setup
information, please
refer to your User’s
manual.
SOFTWARE
REQUIREMENTS:
For Lorex Client Software
requirements, please refer
to Lorex Client Software
Manual.
Check Pages
9-10
ATTENTION:
*Number of channels,
cameras and hard drive
capacity may vary by
model. Check your
package for specific
content information.
* Screen size, number of cameras, accessories and hard drive capacity
may vary by model. Check your package for specific content information.
MOUSE:
LEFT BUTTON
• Double click in
viewing mode to
display camera in
full screen.
RIGHT BUTTON
• Click to open/exit
the Mouse MENU
in Viewing Mode.
SCROLL WHEEL
• Used to change
values in the
MENU mode.
RECOMMENDED
FOR EASY USE AND
NAVIGATION
REMOTE CONTROL: RECOMMENDED
FOR USE FROM A
DISTANCE
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L15LD420/L17LD420 Series Quick Set-Up Guide R1
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STEP 1 - SET UP YOUR MONITOR FIRST
Congratulations! You have completed Step 1 successfully. You can now view,
record and playback images on your monitor.
Connect the first camera to the CH1 input. Follow the same steps to connect the
additional cameras.
CONNECT CAMERAS TO THE MONITOR:
Connect one end of the ethernet cable to one of the router’s (not included) LAN
PORTS and the other end to Monitor’s Network Port located at the bottom of the
monitor. See picture below showing a generic LAN/WAN connection.
CONNECT THE ETHERNET CABLE:
Connect the Mouse to the PS2 port of the monitor.
CONNECT THE MOUSE:
WAN (WIDE
AREA NETWORK)
LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK)
TO YOUR COMPUTER
TO YOUR MONITOR
BACK OF THE ROUTER SHOWN

MOUSE CONTROL
AVAILABLE
1. Connect the Female BNC end of the supplied 60’ extension cable to the camera.
Connect the male Power end of the extension cable to the camera.
2. Connect the Female end of the supplied 60’ extension cable to an open BNC
camera input on the back of the System. Connect the female Power end of the
extension cable to one of end of the 4 in one power adaptor.
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Connect one end of the Power adaptor to the monitor, the other end to an electrical
outlet. This unit powers ON once it is plugged in to the power outlet.
CONNECT POWER CABLE:
1. Press the MENU button from the Front Panel of the Monitor (or Remote Control), or use the
Mouse and Click the Menu Icon .
2. DVR LOG IN screen appears soon after the Menu button is pressed asking for a password.
Note: USER ID by default is ADMIN. Password is numeric and is not needed for initial MENU
setup. Press ENTER to enter the MAIN MENU.
3. On the MAIN MENU screen select CONFIGURATION and select TIME & DATE.
4. Change or alter the factory default settings and press ESC to exit this menu.
SET THE TIME AND DATE:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The ends of the extension cable are NOT
the same - one end has a Male power port, and the other has
a Female power port. Before permanently running the Camera
Extension Cable, make sure that the cable has been oriented
between the Camera and the unit correctly
Make sure that
the Date and Time
are set prior to
recording.
After you see
camera images
on your monitor
screen, remove
the protective film
from camera(s)
and monitor
screen.
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1. Access the Main Menu Setup screens, and navigate to the MAIN
MENU - EXTERNAL DEVICE - TCP/IP SETUP - IP SETUP option.
2. Record the MAC Address of your system. This information is NECESSARY
for the DDNS Setup process.
3. Confirm that the DHCP MODE is set to AUTOMATIC. This will allow your
system to lease an IP ADDRESS from your router. If the system is not set to
AUTOMATIC, change the setting in the DHCP SETUP menu and click
DETECT IP.
4. The IP PORT is 50000 by default.
STEP 2 - SET UP LOCAL VIEWING ON YOUR PC
RETRIEVE SYSTEM INFORMATION:
RECORD THE IP AND MAC ADDRESSES IN THE SECTION BELOW:
*YOUR SYSTEM MUST BE CONNECTED TO
A ROUTER PRIOR TO POWERING IT ON.
IP ADDRESS: . . .
MAC ADDRESS:
(Required for DDNS registration)
NOTE: The system will lease networking
information from your Router. If you wish
to set your information manually, then
set the DHCP MODE to MANUAL. Please
consult your Hardware Manual for further
Menu options.
Insert the LOREX CLIENT 2.2 SOFTWARE CD into your local
computer’s CD ROM drive and proceed with the installation.
INSTALL SOFTWARE:
(on your local computer for local viewing)
Follow the installation screens to complete Lorex Client 2.2
Software installation.
LOREX CLIENT 2.2 SOFTWARE:
(on your local computer for local viewing)
For Lorex Client Software
requirements, please refer to
the Software User Manual.
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Close the CD Menu Screen. A Lorex Client Icon will appear on your
desktop.
LOREX CLIENT 2.2 SOFTWARE:
(on your local computer for local viewing)
Double-click the LOREX CLIENT 2.2 SOFTWARE icon on your
desktop to run the program.
RUN THE LOREX CLIENT 2.2 SOFTWARE:
(on your local computer)
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THIS STEP RELATES TO REMOTE VIEWING OVER THE LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK)
BY USING A PC LOCATED ON THE SAME NETWORK AS THAT OF THE SYSTEM.

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STEP 2 - SET UP LOCAL VIEWING ON YOUR PC
CONTINUED
Congratulations! You
have completed Step 2
successfully. You can
now view and playback
images on your local
computer over the Local
Area Network (LAN).
Click the IRS Setup tab to configure the DDNS Settings (must be setup prior to using the H.264 Viewer).
LOREX CLIENT 2.2 IRS SETUP - MAIN SCREEN
(on your local computer for local viewing)
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ADMIN
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Click on the “REGISTERING SITE” button to add a new site to
your system.
LOREX CLIENT 2.2 IRS SETUP - REGISTERING SITE
(on your local computer for local viewing)
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1. Once you see the registered site, press the SAVE button.
2. Click the OK button. You will be asked to key in the User ID and
Password.
USER ID: By default is ADMIN
PASSWORD: Leave it blank
LOREX CLIENT 2.2 IRS SETUP - REGISTERING SITE
(on your local computer for local viewing)
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1. Once a site is registered for use, the interactive buttons part of the Main
Software Screen become active.
2. Click the H.264 VIEWER button to view your local site.
3. From the H.264 VIEWER screen (as shown in the picture), press the Connect
button to connect to Local Live site to view your cameras.
VIEW CAMERAS LOCALLY:
(on your local computer for local viewing)
1. ADDRESS: Add the IP address recorded earlier at Step 2 - 1
2. PORT: By default is set to 50000
3. USER ID: By default is ADMIN
4. PASSWORD: Leave it blank
5. Press OK to add the new site you have created
LOREX CLIENT 2.2 IRS SETUP - REGISTERING SITE
(on your local computer for local viewing)
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L15LD420/L17LD420 Series Quick Set-Up Guide R1
6STEP 3 - SET UP INTERNET REMOTE SECURITY MONITORING
PORT FORWARD YOUR ROUTER:
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:
Port forward your router first before proceeding with the set-up. You muse foward
Ports: 50000 (TCP/IP), 80: (WEB)
All routers are different. To port forward your router, please refer to your router’s user manual.
A router configuration guide featuring the most commonly used routers in the market is available on your
Lorex Client Software CD and also on www.lorexcctv.com/support in the Consumer’s Guide Section. An
example of a port forwarding screen is shown for illustration purposes.
VISIT WWW.LOREXCCTV.COM/SUPPORT TO
VIEW THE ROUTER CONFIGURATION GUIDE
System
System
50000 50000
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EXAMPLE
http://www.lorexddns.net
CREATE ACCOUNT:
From the http://www.lorexddns.net website, click the CREATE ACCOUNT option.
Create Account
COMPLETE NEW ACCOUNT INFORMATION:
1. FOR PRODUCT LICENSE select the L15LD420 / L17LD420 Series
from the drop down menu.
2. FOR PRODUCT CODE enter the Monitor’s MAC address (recorded
in step 2, section 1).
3. FOR URL REQUEST enter a unique URL name (e.g. tomsmith).
Note: URL name should not be more than 15 characters.
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REGISTRATION EMAIL:
An automated REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL will be
sent to your email. Print and Save this confirmation. You will
need this information to access your System remotely.
DDNS Server Name: LOREX
Domain Name: tomsmith.lorexddns.net
User Name: tomsmith
Password: (your password)
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STEP 3 - SET UP INTERNET REMOTE SECURITY MONITORING
ENTER DDNS SET-UP ON YOUR SYSTEM:
Mouse navigation (recommended)
1. Right click the MOUSE and press the Menu icon.
2. You will be to prompted to key in the User ID (ADMIN by default) and Password (leave it blank).
3. Press the Enter button and navigate to the MAIN MENU.
4. On the MAIN MENU, click on “EXTERNAL DEVICE”.
5. On “EXTERNAL DEVICE” select “TCP/IP SETUP”.
6. On TCP/IP SETUP select DDNS SETUP.
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• Set the DDNS ENABLE to ON
• DOMAIN - Enter the DDNS DOMAIN NAME from the Registration Email sent to you
(e.g. tomsmith.lorexddns.net)
• USER NAME - Enter the USER NAME from the Registration Email sent to you (e.g. tomsmith)
• PASSWORD - By default is left blank
• DDNS STATUS - Indicates the status of DDNS connection.
• Click on REGISTER - This will register your system with LOREX DDNS. If the information you have
entered is correct, the system will display a “Success” message.
ENABLE DDNS SETTINGS:
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Insert the LOREX CLIENT 2.2 SOFTWARE CD into your remote
computer’s CD ROM drive and proceed with the installation.
INSTALL SOFTWARE:
(on your remote computer for remote viewing)
For Lorex Client Software
requirements, please refer to
the Software User Manual.
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Follow the installation screens to complete Lorex Client 2.2
Software installation.
LOREX CLIENT 2.2 SOFTWARE:
(on your remote computer)
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Close the CD Menu Screen. A Lorex Client Icon will appear on your desktop.
LOREX CLIENT 2.2 SOFTWARE:
(on your remote computer for remote viewing)
Double-click the LOREX CLIENT 2.2 SOFTWARE icon on your desktop to run the program.
RUN THE LOREX CLIENT 2.2 SOFTWARE:
(on your local computer)
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NOTE: The DDNS service supports Dynamic IP addresses for remote connection. When this feature is configured on the remote system, you can access it remotely using
the domain name instead of IP address. To use this feature, the system should be registered on the Lorex DDNS server.
Alternatively, if you have a static IP address you can enter it here. Please refer to the LOREX CLIENT Manual for network setup and configuration.
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STEP 3 - SET UP INTERNET REMOTE SECURITY MONITORING
CONTINUED
Congratulations! You have completed Step 3 successfully. You can now view
and playback images on your remote computer over the Internet.
Click the IRS Setup tab to configure the DDNS Settings (must be setup prior to using the H.264 Viewer).
LOREX CLIENT 2.2 IRS SETUP - MAIN SCREEN
(on your remote computer for remote viewing)
Click on the “REGISTERING SITE” button to add a new site to your system.
LOREX CLIENT 2.2 IRS SETUP - REGISTERING SITE
(on your remote computer for remote viewing)
1. Once you see the registered site, press the SAVE button.
2. Click the OK button. You will be asked to key in the User ID and Password.
USER ID: By default is ADMIN
PASSWORD: Leave it blank
LOREX CLIENT 2.2 IRS SETUP - REGISTERING SITE
(on your remote computer for remote viewing)
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1. Click the H.264 VIEWER screen (as shown in the picture) and press the Connect
button to connect to the Remote Live site.
VIEW CAMERAS REMOTELY:
(on your remote computer for remote viewing)
1. ADDRESS: Enter the DDNS DOMAIN NAME from the Registration Email sent to you
(e.g. tomsmith.lorexddns.net)
2. PORT: By default is set to 50000
3. USER ID: By default is ADMIN
4. PASSWORD: Leave it blank
5. Press OK to add the new site you have created
LOREX CLIENT 2.2 IRS SETUP - REGISTERING SITE
(on your remote computer for remote viewing)
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RECOMMENDED TIPS
Tilt the monitor UP to loacte your monitor’s connections.
LOCATE MONITOR CONNECTIONS:
DISPLAY CONFIGURATION / FUNCTION ICONS
The system provides a Storage Calculator to calculate the amount of recording time available on your Hard Drive, based on the System
Recording Settings.
Click on the Menu icon to enter MAIN MENU. On the MAIN MENU, click on the RECORD MENU. On the RECORD MENU, click on
RECORD SET UP.
RECORD SETUP (storage calculator):
1. [QUALITY]: Set up the recording picture quality
Quality level: Normal / High / Highest. Data size of image in PAL system is a little
bigger than NTSC system, but the total recording time is same.
2. [FRAME RATE]: Adjust recording frame rate.
3. [PRE ALARM RECORD]: Displays the amount of time included from the Pre Recording
(in seconds).
4. [HDD REMAINING]: Indicates HDD capacity remaining by size (GB). / Indicates total
HDD capacity (GB).
5. [REMAIN TIME]: Indicates HDD capacity remains by time. (D- days, H- hours, M- Minutes).
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FORMATTING THE NEW HARD DRIVE:
The New Hard Drive MUST be formatted. If a new HARD DRIVE is
detected, the system will prompt you to FORMAT the drive. Please
refer to the system’s user manual for HDD installation.
HDD INSTALLATION:
The System comes with a pre-installed Hard Drive, however the
unit will work with a replacement single SATA Hard Drive (up to
500GB).
NOTE: Make sure that the System is OFF and the power cable has been
disconnected before changing the Hard Drive. For detailed instructions,
check the user’s manual.
TIP ON CAMERA MOUNTING:
Note: Test the cameras prior to selecting a permanent mounting
location by temporarily connecting the Cameras and Cables to
your System.
RECOMMENDED TIPS CONTINUED
NOTE: You must have an active internet connection to the System
to be able to perform Remote viewing or playback. Remote access
is dependant on your connection speed, internet traffic and other
network factors - the speed is normally 1~2 FPS (frames per second).
This may impact the audio and PTZ functions.
For faster playback, it is recommended to download previously
recorded video using the backup function and play it back using
Backup Player 2.2 Software - refer to the user manual for details.
Regardless of the network playback speed, video is being recorded
on your system in real time, and can be viewed when you are at the
system or through the backup player.
TIP ON REMOTE VIEWING AND PLAYBACK
OVER THE INTERNET (WAN):