Lorex L19LD1600 Series User manual

Copyright ©2008 LOREX Technology Inc.
www.lorexcctv.com
LOREX CLIENT 5.0
Integrated Remote
Agent Software
Instruction Manual
English Version 1.0
MODEL:
L19LD1600 Series

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
System Requirements ............................................................................... 3
Lorex Integrated Remote Agent Software Installation .......................... 4~5
Integrated Remote Agent Software - Main Screen ................................... 6
Lorex Client 5.0 Software - Main Screen .................................................. 7
Lorex Client 5.0 Software .................................................................... 8~14
Lorex Backup .................................................................................... 15~20
Remote Setup ......................................................................................... 21
IRS Setup .......................................................................................... 22~23
H.264 Viewer .................................................................................... 24~25
Remote Access with the DDNS Service ................................................. 26
IP & MAC Address ..................................................................................................................... 27
Finding Your External IP Address ............................................................................................. 27
Router Port Forwarding ............................................................................................................. 28
Setting Up Your DDNS Account ................................................................................................ 29
DDNS SETUP ........................................................................................................................... 31
My Connection Information ........................................................................................................ 32
Lorex Client 5.0 Remote Access Setup .................................................. 33
Remote Viewing with Internet Explorer ............................................. 34~35
Data Backup with Internet Explorer .................................................. 36~38
About the Lorex Client 5.0
The Lorex Client 5.0 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 512MB RAM
recommended
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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 5.0 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. It is
recommended to use the H.264 Viewer for higher speed
over the network.
Please check with your Internet Provider for your current
upload and download speeds.
Please refer to the Lorex Client 5.0 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 Integrated Remote Agent Software Installation
Lorex Integrated Remote Agent Software Installation
Place the Installation CD in the CD-ROM Drive of your Computer. Select the Install Wizard for
the Lorex Client 5.0 Software to 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 Integrated Remote Agent Software Installation
Program Shortcuts
• Start Menu - Programs - Lorex Client
zLorex Internet Remote Software
• Desktop Shortcut for:
zLorex Internet Remote Software
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.
Lorex Internet
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Integrated Remote Agent Software - Main Screen
Integrated Remote Agent Software - Main Screen
The Lorex Client allows you to remotely connect to your system, and view live images.
1. Lorex Client 5.0 - Used to remotely connect and view video from the remote system in JPEG2000
compression.
2. Lorex Backup - Used to connect to the System, and retrieve data backup to the local PC.
3. Lorex Player 5.0 - Used to playback data retrieved using the Lorex Backup.
4. Remote Setup - Configuration and setup for remote access.
5. IRS Setup - Used to configure the DDNS Settings (must be setup prior to using the H.264 Viewer).
6. H.264 Viewer - Used to remotely connect and view video from the remote System in H.264
compression.
7. Exit - Exits the Integrated Remote Access program.
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1. Lorex Client 5.0 2. Lorex Backup 3. Lorex Player 5.0
4. Remote Access Setup 5. IRS Setup (for H.264 Viewer) 6. H.264 Viewer
7. Exit

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Lorex Client 5.0 Software - Main Screen
Lorex Client 5.0 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.
1. Main Screen - Camera View 2. Connection Status 3. Screen View
4. PTZ Controls 5. Sequence View 6. Camera Selection Buttons
7. Connect
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3. SCREEN VIEW- Changes the live camera view between Single Channel, Quad, 9 and 16
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 5.0 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.
5. SEQUENCE - Changes the onscreen view to Sequence Mode (sequence between Cam 1~16)
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 5.0 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 5.0 software.
1. Main Screen - Camera View 2. Connection Status 3. Screen View
4. PTZ Controls 5. Sequence View 6. Camera Selection Buttons
7. Connect
10. Setup 11. Exit
8. Disconnect 9. Playback

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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’
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).
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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.
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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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.
SAVE Tab
1. CIRCULAR MONITORING INTERVAL - Sets up Sequential display length for the cameras
(between 10 seconds to 19 seconds).
2. SCAN RATE - Selects the Fast Forward speed (FF) for video playback to 1x, 2x, 4x, 16x or 64x.
3. 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.
4. SELECT LOCATION (...) - Allows the user to navigate and set a different save directory on the
local PC.
5. RUN IN FULL SCREEN MODE - Sets the interface to load to the size of the entire screen.
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Network Speed Tab
1. SINGLE CHANNEL - NETWORK SPEED VALUE - Set the network transmission speed for
single channel view (1 = low ~ 10 = high).
2. QUAD CHANNEL - NETWORK SPEED VALUE - Set the network transmission speed for quad
channel split screen view (1 = low ~ 10 = high).
3. 9 CHANNEL - NETWORK SPEED VALUE - Set the network transmission speed for 9 channel
split screen view (1 = low ~ 10 = high).
4. 16 CHANNEL - NETWORK SPEED VALUE - Set the network transmission speed for 16 channel
split screen view (1 = low ~ 10 = high).
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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.
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.
1. Main Screen - Camera View 2. Connection Status 3. Screen View
4. PTZ Controls 5. Sequence View 6. Camera Selection Buttons
7. Connect
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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.
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 -
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 5.0 software.
1. Main Screen - Camera View 2. Connection Status 3. Screen View
4. PTZ Controls 5. Sequence View 6. Camera Selection Buttons
7. Connect 8. Disconnect 9. Playback
• 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
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Lorex Backup
Lorex Backup
The Lorex Backup retrieves data from the remote System.
1. Backup Information - Enter the System Connection information, including:
• IP Address: Enter the IP address of the System.
• Network Port: Enter the port for the System (50000 by default).
• User ID: Enter “Admin”
• User Password: Enter Admin's password (blank by default)
• Save File Path: Set a path to save the backup file (This function is active only when the
connection is established)
• Start Backup Time: The start time of file backup (This function is only active under the
connection is established”)
• End Backup Time: The end time of file backup (This function is only active under the connection
is established”)
2. Connection Setup -
• Connect Test: To test the connection status.
• Unlock: To get the record start/End time of DVR.
• Set Backup Time: Set the start/end time, size and path of file backup.
• Start Backup: Active the backup function.
1. Backup Information 2. Connection Setup 3. DVR Server Information
4. Backup Status 5. Setup / Close
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3. DVR Server Information - he information of DVR Server]
• Recorded Start Time: Indicate the recorded start time.
• Recorded End Time: Indicate the recorded end time.
• Update: Update the recorded time.
4. Backup Status -
• Message: Indicate the backup status.
• Receive Rate: Indicate the percentage of backup image received.
• Backup Rate: Indicate the completed percentage of backup image received.
• Receive bps: Indicate the bps of backup image received.
• Save Size: Indicate the size of backup image saved.
5. Setup / Close - The Setup accesses the remote system setup. Close will exit the program.
Backup Procedure
1. Select the “Connect Test” button to test the status of the System Connection.
2. Select the “Unlock” button to get the Record start/End time from the System.
3. Select the “Set Backup Time” setting to configure the backup function
• Indicate the recorded start/end time
• Click [Find] to set the path for saving the backup file
• Set the file size of backup file (30~700MB)
• Set the start/end time of file backup
4. Click the “Apply” button to apply all settings
5. Select “Start Backup” to begin the backup process
NOTE: The User can cancel the backup at any time.
1. Backup Information 2. Connection Setup 3. DVR Server Information
4. Backup Status 5. Setup / Close
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Opening an AJP File
The Backup files are saved as AJP Files.
1. Press the OPEN Button to access the File Menu.
2. Navigate to the File Location (CD Drive). Select
the file and press the OPEN Button.
Saving a JPG File
1. To save a still image during video playback
(when in FULL SCREEN MODE), click EDIT.
2. Select SAVE to save the picture as JPG file,
or select PRINT to print the image.
CONTROLS:
• CONTRAST / BRIGHT / SHARPEN -
Adjust the image parameters.
• SAVE - Saves the image as a JPG file.
• PRINT - Prints the image.
• EXIT - Exit the EDIT mode.
Saving an AVI File
During playback, you can save the backup file to AVI format.
1. Open the backup file from CD, and set the playback to where
you want to start saving the AVI file. Select AVI SAVE to open
the AVI SAVE dialog window.
2. Select the channel, frame rate, and AVI image size:
• CHANNEL - Select a channel to save
• FRAME RATE - Select how many frames to save every second
• SIZE - Set the resolution as 360*240 or 720*480
3. Select START to save and END to stop the process.
Click AVI SAVE again to close the AVI SAVE dialog window.

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Lorex Player 5.0 Software
The Lorex Player allows you to playback data on your PC which was previously retrieved from
your System.
1. Main Screen Camera View - Displays the cameras during video playback.
2. Playback Position Bar - Click and drag the bar to change the video playback time.
3. Playback Speed Settings:
• SPEED: Adjust the speed of fast forward
• DELAY: Adjust the speed of reward
4. Current Time Display - Displays the time on the PC
5. Playback Status - Displays the Start and End time of the selected video backup file.
6. Screen Display - Changes the screen display to Single, Quad, 9 or 16 Channel View. Select a
camera number to display the selected video channel onscreen.
1. Main Screen Camera View 2. Playback Position Bar 3. Playback Speed Settings
4. Current Time Display 5. Playback Status 6. Screen Display
7. Audio Playback
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7. Audio Playback - Controls the audio playback:
• ON: Turns the playback of audio ON or OFF.
• Ch1~4: Select an audio channel 1~4 for playback.
8. Playback Functions:
• OPEN: Opens the backup file.
• EDIT: Edits the backup image.
• AVI SAVE: Saves the backup file to an AVI file format.
• EXIT: Closes the Player program.
9. Playback Controls:
• Return to the beginning of the video.
• Fast Reverses the playback.
• Reverses the playback.
• Pause the playback.
• Play the Video.
• Fast Forward the playback.
• Go to the end of the Video Playback.
Saving an AVI File
1. Click to open the backup file
2. Click to select single channel.
3. Click to open the AVI SAVE function.
4. CHANNEL: Select a single channel
• FRAMERATE: Set the frame rate
• SIZE: Set the file size of AVI SAVE
• START: Start AVI SAVE
• STOP: Stop AVI SAVE
5. The AVI file path will be saved under C:\WEB_BACKUP
1. Main Screen - Camera View 2. Playback Speed Bar 3. Playback Speed Settings
4. Current Time Display 5. Playback Status 6. Screen Display
7. Audio Playback 8. Playback Functions 9. Playback Controls

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Using the Edit Tool
1. CONTRAST
• Increase contrast.
• Decrease contrast.
2. BRIGHTNESS
• Increase brightness.
• Decrease brightness.
3. SHARPNESS
• Increase sharpness.
4. BLUR
• Increase softness.
5. SAVE
• Saves video in JPEG file format to the folder where the player is installed
(C:\WEB_BACKUP).
6. PRINT
• Prints current still video image.