Lorex L15LD400 series User manual

Copyright ©2007 LOREX Technology Inc.
www.lorexcctv.com
LOREX CLIENT 2.0
Remote Agent Software
Instruction Manual
English Version 1.0
MODEL:
L15LD400 Series

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
System Requirements ............................................................................... 3
Lorex Client 2.0 Software Installation .................................................. 4 - 5
Lorex Client 2.0 Software - Main Screen ............................................. 6 - 7
Setup & Configuration Menu .............................................................. 8 - 12
IP/PORT Tab ............................................................................................................................... 8
DNS Tab .................................................................................................................................... 10
SAVE Tab .................................................................................................................................. 12
Remote Playback Interface .............................................................. 13 - 14
Remote Access with the DDNS Service .......................................... 15 - 22
IP & MAC Address ..................................................................................................................... 16
Finding Your External IP Address ............................................................................................. 16
Router Port Forwarding ............................................................................................................. 17
Setting Up Your DDNS Account ................................................................................................ 18
DDNS SETUP ........................................................................................................................... 20
My Connection Information ........................................................................................................ 21
Lorex Client 2.0 Remote Access Setup ..................................................................................... 22
Remote Viewing with Internet Explorer ............................................ 23 - 24
Web Player Interface Screen ..................................................................................................... 24
Data Backup with Internet Explorer ................................................. 25 - 30
Web Backup Interface Screen ................................................................................................... 26
Backup Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 27
Play Backup Files with Internet Explorer ................................................................................... 29
Saving an AVI Backup File ........................................................................................................ 30
LorexPlayer 2.0 Backup Player Installation ..................................... 31 - 32
LorexPlayer 2.0 Backup Player Software - Main Screen ................. 33 - 37
About the Lorex Client 2.0
The Lorex Client 2.0 software package allows you to access your Observation System from a
remote location to view live and previously recorded video.
• View and Record from your PC - Connect your Observation System to your Network
• Minimum System Requirements: Windows XP, Pentium 4 processor with 256MB RAM (512MB
RAM recommended)
Please visit us on the web for the most current Manuals, Quick Start
Guides and Firmware. Additional Language Manuals are also available at:
http://www.lorexcctv.com

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System Requirements
System Requirements
The Lorex Client 2.0 software (included with the Observation System) has the following
installation requirements.
Operating System Windows 2000
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Processor .Pentium 4 - 1.5 GHz Processor (or equivalent)
Memory 256 MB RAM (512 Recommended)
Hard Drive 50 MB - Installation space required
*Additional Hard Drive space required for recording.
Recorded file size will vary depending on recording
quality settings
Minimum System Requirements:
Recommended System Requirements:
Operating System Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Processor Pentium 4 / 3 GHz Processor (or equivalent)
Memory 1024 MB RAM
Hard Drive 50 MB - Installation space required
*Additional Hard Drive space required for recording.
Recorded file size will vary depending on recording
quality settings
Internet Requirements Requires a high speed internet connection (minimum
upload speed: 256Kb/s, download speed512Kb/s) and a
broadband router – not included.
Typical network remote viewing at 1-2FPS.
Please check with your Internet Provider for your current
upload and download speeds.
Please refer to the Lorex Client 2.0 Software User Guide included with your Observation System
for further details.
Visit the Lorex support website at http://www.lorexcctv.com for information on Windows Vista
compatibility.

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Lorex Client 2.0 Software Installation
Lorex Client 2.0 Software Installation
Place the Lorex Client 2.0 Installation CD in the CD-ROM Drive of your Computer. The Software
Install Wizard for the Lorex Client 2.0 Software will begin.
1. Click the NEXT button on all dialogue windows to continue the Installation:
2. Press the Install Button to initialize the installation process.
NOTE: If the Installation Process does not automatically start, you will have to begin the
installation process manually:
• Double Click the MY COMPUTER icon on your Desktop
• Double Click the CD-ROM DRIVE (Drive Letter will vary depending on the number of drives
in your computer)
• Double Click the LOREXCLIENT.EXE file (may appear as LOREX CLIENT with
no file extension, depending on your system settings.
The Installation Process will begin.

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Lorex Client 2.0 Software Installation
Program Shortcuts
• Start Menu - Programs - Lorex Client
zLorex Client 2.0
zLorex Player 2.0
• Desktop Shortcuts for:
zLorex Client 2.0
zLorex Player 2.0
3. The installation process will continue. Once the install is complete, press the Finish button.
NOTE: Make sure to close all open programs and save any open files before rebooting the
system.

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Lorex Client 2.0 Software - Main Screen
Lorex Client 2.0 Software - Main Screen
The Lorex Client allows you to remotely connect to your system, and view live images.
NOTE: Remote viewing or playback is dependant on your connection speed, internet traffic and
other network factors - the speed is normally 1~2 FPS (frames per second). .
1. MAIN SCREEN - Displays live Camera images (delays in images are due to Network speed
and connectivity strength).
2. CONNECTION STATUS- Displays the Observation System connection status. Also shows the
current Time & Date.
3. SCREEN VIEW- Changes the live camera view between Single Channel and Quad Channel
views.
4. PTZ CONTROL BUTTONS - Controls Cameras with PTZ & Focus
configured (refer to the Instruction Manual for the Observation System).
Additional setup within the Lorex Client 2.0 is required for PTZ Camera
functionality. PTZ Cameras are not included with the system.
• Zoom / Focus - Use the +/- buttons to zoom/focus in and out.
• Pan/Tilt Controls - Use the arrows to control the Pan/Tilt of the camera.
• PTZ ID - Displays the camera (PTZ ID) currently under control.
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5. SEQUENCE - Changes the onscreen view to Sequence Mode (sequence between Cam 1~4)
6. CAMERA SELECTION BUTTONS - Press buttons 1~4 to select a Camera Number for display.
7. CONNECT - Connect to the Observation System (based on the settings configured in the Setup
Menu).
8. DISCONNECT - Disconnects from the Observation System.
9. PLAYBACK - Accesses previously recorded data for playback on the Lorex Client 2.0 Software.
This option is only available when you are remotely connected to the system.
10. SETUP - Enters the Setup Menu for remote connection to the Observation System.
11. EXIT- Closes the Lorex Client 2.0 software.
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Setup & Configuration Menu
Setup & Configuration Menu
The Setup Menu contains the information to allow the user to remotely connect to
the Observation System.
IP/PORT Tab
1. NAME - Enter a name for the Observation System Connection (i.e. System, Office, etc.)
2. ADDRESS - Enter the IP address for the DVR if directly connected to a Modem. If the Observation
System is connected to a router, you will be assigned an IP address automatically.
3. USER ID - Enter the User ID ‘ADMIN’
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Setup & Configuration Menu
4. ADDRESS LIST - Provides a listing of all previously configured Observation Systems.
5. MANUAL / DDNS - Changes the connection type between using a Manual Setup or using a
DDNS setup for connection. See Remote Access with the DDNS Service section for DDNS
configuration and use.
6. PORT - Enter the port number for the Observation System (50000 by default).
7. PASSWORD - Enter the Admin password for the Observation System (blank by default).
8. SAVE / DELETE - Save the current settings. To delete an existing setting, choose it from the
list (see #4), and press DELETE.
9. OK / CANCEL - Press OK to accept the current screen, or press CANCEL to exit.
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DDNS Tab
NOTE: This tab only becomes active if the DDNS Button is selected on the IP/PORT Tab.
1. USER NAME - Enter the name used during the DDNS Setup process. See Remote Access
with the DDNS Service section for DDNS configuration and use.
2. DVR NAME - Enter the name used during the DDNS Setup process. See Remote Access with
the DDNS Service section for DDNS configuration and use.
3. SAVE - Saves the current settings to the DDNS List.
4. LOAD - Opens the DDNS List (DDNS Loader Window). Previous
configurations can be loaded and deleted from this screen.
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Setup & Configuration Menu
5. IP ADDRESS - Displays the IP Address and Port Number of the current Observation System
configuration.
6. USER ID - Enter the User ID ‘ADMIN’
7. PASSWORD - Enter the Admin password for the Observation System (blank by default).
8. GET IP - Press the GET IP button to retrieve the current Observation System IP Address and
Port Number from the DDNS Server.
9. OK / CANCEL - Press OK to accept the current screen, or press CANCEL to exit.
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Setup & Configuration Menu
SAVE Tab
1. SET PATH - Choose a directory to save video onto the local PC. If no path is set, the program
will save the files to the C:\PrograM Files\Remote_J2K directory.
2. RUN IN FULL SCREEN MODE - Sets the interface to load to the size of the entire screen.
3. SELECT LOCATION (...) - Allows the user to navigate and set a different save directory on the
local PC.
4. CIRCULAR MONITORING INTERVAL - Sets up Sequential display length for the cameras
(between 10 seconds to 19 seconds).
5. SCAN RATE - Selects the Fast Forward speed (FF) for video playback to 1x, 2x, 4x, 16x or 64x.
6. OK / CANCEL - Press OK to accept the current screen, or press CANCEL to exit.
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Remote Playback Interface
Remote Playback Interface
The Remote Playback interface allows the software to playback previously
recorded video from the Observation System.
NOTE: You must have an active connection to the Observation System before the Remote
Playback will function. Remote playback is dependant on your connection speed, internet traffic
and other network factors - the speed is normally 1~2 FPS (frames per second). For faster
playback, it is recommended to download previously recorded video using the backup function
and backup player - refer to page 32 of this 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 with faster FPS.
Playback Screen
1. MAIN DISPLAY WINDOW - Displays the video playback in Single or Quad viewing mode.
2. CALENDAR SEARCH - Search for recorded video by date. Use the dropdown menus to select
the Month and Year, or use the arrows on the right to move month by month. Once the date is
selected, press the PLAY button and the video will load in the Main Display window for playback.
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3. PLAYBACK STATUS DISPLAY - Displays the Start and End Time and Date for the currently
loaded recording.
4. SCREEN VIEW- Changes the live camera view between Single Channel and Quad Channel
views. When the screen is in QUAD view mode, any quadrant can be double clicked to load the
channel in Full Screen mode.
5. PLAYBACK CONTROLS -
• Fast Rewind (RW); Fast Forward (FF)
• Rewind (1x); Stop/Pause Playback; Fast Forward (1x)
• Go to the beginning of the recording; Go to the end of the recording
• Jump to the previous hour; Jump to the next hour
6. TIME SELECTION BAR - Drag the mouse along the bar to select the playback time (0~24 hrs).
This option is only available when the system is not in active playback mode (video must be
paused).
7. CAMERA SELECTION BUTTONS - Press buttons 1~4 to select a Camera Number for display.
8. LOCAL BACKUP CONTROLS -
• SAVE - Save the current onscreen video image as a JPG file to the local PC.
(when playback is paused).
• RECORD - Save the current onscreen video as a AVI file to the local PC.
• PRINT - Prints the current onscreen image (when playback is paused).
• EVENT - Displays the Event List from the DVR. Event items can be selected
for playback.
9. EXIT- Closes the Lorex Client 2.0 software.

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Remote Access with the DDNS Service
Remote Access with the DDNS Service
The L15LD400 Series Observation System can be remotely controlled using your existing network
and the Lorex Client 2.0 software. Recording times may vary - please use the Recording Calcula-
tor provided with the CD to find an aproximate recording time calculation.
1. Connect the Observation System to the Router using the supplied Ethernet Cable. Power the
Observation System on.
NOTE: The Observation System must be connected to the router prior to powering on the
system. This allows the system to communicate on your network
2. Find the IP address of your Observation System through the Menu System on the unit. To locate
your External IP address, visit http://www.showmyip.com
3. Enable PORT FORWARDING on your Router. Refer to the CD, Lorex Website or the Router
Manufacturer’s websites for further assistance with your specific network setup and hardware.
4. Set up a DDNS web account at http://www.lorexddns.com/
5. Setup the Observation System DDNS (based on information setup on the DDNS website in step
4).
6. Install the Software on your PC. Configure the software to connect using the DDNS.
OBSERVATION SYSTEM
ROUTER
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PC
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INTERNET

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Remote Access with the DDNS Service
IP & MAC Address
1. Access the Main Menu Setup screens, and
navigate to the SYSTEM 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 and click IP DETECT -
the system will obtain an IP address.
4. The IP PORT is 50000 by default. The IP
Address, Gateway and Subnet are
assigned to your system by your router. If
the settings are not displayed, and the unit
is set to DHCP MODE: AUTOMATIC, you
may need to click IP DETECT - the system
will obtain an IP address.
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.
Finding Your External IP Address
You will need to have your External IP address to confirm the configuration of your DDNS
account. One of the fastest ways to find this information is to use a 3rd Party website such as
http://www.showmyip.com
Your IP address can also be found within your Router settings. Refer to your router user guide for
further details.
NOTE: Your External IP address may occasionally change, based on your specific Internet
Provider. A DDNS Service allows you to connect to your unit, regardless of an IP Address change
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Router Port Forwarding
You will need to enable port forwarding on your Router to allow for external communications with
your Observation System for port:
• PORT 50000
Computers, Observation Systems, and other devices inside your network can only communicate
directly with each other within the internal network. Computers and systems outside your network
cannot directly communicate with these devices. When a system on the internal network needs
to send or receive information from a system outside the network (i.e. from the Internet), the
information is sent to the Router.
When a computer on the Internet needs to send data to your internal network, it sends this data
to the external IP address of the Router. The Router then needs to decide where this data is to
be sent to. This is where setting up Port Forwarding becomes important.
Port Forwarding tells the router which device on the internal network to send the data to. When
you set up port forwarding on your Router, it takes the data from the external IP address:port
number and sends that data to an internal IP address:port number
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The instructions found online in the Router Configuration Guide will assist you in the port
forwarding configurations for a selection of different router models.
Visit our Consumer Guides Support website at http://www.lorexcctv.com for more details
Computer
Internal IP
192.168.0.2
Observation
System
Internal IP
192.168.0.3
Router
Internal IP
192.168.0.1
Router
External IP
216.13.154.34
NETWORK EXAMPLE
Internet Internal Network

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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 Local Network. The following outlines how to set up
your free DNS account.
1. Navigate to http://www.lorexddns.com/
2. Select the REGISTER option from the list on the left side of the
screen.
3. Complete the NEW USER fields with your personal information:
• USER NAME - Enter the
desired User Name for
connection.
• USER PASSWORD /
CONFIRM PASSWORD -
Enter and confirm a
password for the
connection.
NOTE: The username and
password provided are NOT
the same as the ADMIN/
PASSWORD on the
Observation System. These
credentials are used for your
specific connection to your
unit.
• EMAIL - Enter your Email
Address.
Press the OK button to save the settings.
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4. Once the account has been created,
you will need to login using your
credentials (as set in step 3).
Once the Username and Password have
been entered, press the LOG IN button to
access the Configuration Menu.
5. Select the ADD DVR link from the top of the page:
The DVR Setup screen will appear:
• DVR NAME - Enter the desired name
for your Observation System (i.e.
MyBusinessName, etc.) to a maximum
of 20 numbers and letters.
• MAC ADDRESS - Enter the MAC
Address from the system (as retrieved
from the System Information in the IP &
MAC Address section on page 16). The
MAC Address is 12 characters with no
spaces or dashes.
• IP ADDRESS & PORT - This information
can be left blank - the DDNS Service
will access your unit based on the MAC
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Press OK to save the settings. Once the settings are saved, the configuration will appear in your
DDNS List. This configuration can now be added to the Observation System.
DDNS SETUP
Once the DDNS settings have been configured online, the information must be entered on the
Observation System to allow for remote connection via the Lorex Client 2.0 Software (or through
Internet Explorer):
1. Access the Main Menu Setup screens, and
navigate to the SYSTEM MENU - EXTERNAL
DEVICE - TCP/IP SETUP - DDNS SETUP
option.