Lorex LH330 Edge2 Series User manual

LH330 Edge2 Series Quick Setup Guide - English - R1
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Digital Video Surveillance Recorder
LH330 Edge2 Series
Quick Setup Guide
ATTENTION:
• ThisguiderefersonlytotheDVRset-up.Monitorsandcamerasarenotincluded.
Unlesspurchasedasakit,seeyourspecificpackagedetails.
• 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,
specificationsandprices,withoutnoticeandwithoutincurringany
obligation.E&OE©2012LOREX.Allrightsreserved.
* For setup of Instant Mobile Viewing
refer to your User’s Manual.
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Congratulations!Youcannowview&playbackvideoonyourPCviayourLAN.
1xEdge2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FlexIRExtenderCable
1xMountingKit
1xInstructionManual&QuickStartGuide
1xCD
2xOctopusBNCConnectorCables(includedonlywith16ch.DVR)
*DVRmodel,numberofchannels/portconfigurationandHDD(harddiskdrive)
capacitymayvarybymodel.Checkyourpackageforspecificcontentinformation.
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
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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Network
Port(LAN).
2
Using a Mouse
1.Left-Button:Clicktoselectamenuoption.
WhileinSplit-Screenmode(LiveViewor
Playback),clickonacameratoviewthe
selectedchannelinfull-screen.
2.Right-Button:Clicktogoback/exitmenus.
3.Scroll-Wheel:Scrollup/downtochange
valuesinselectedmenuoptionsorposition
markersinplaybackbar.
1 2
3
YouhavecompletedSTEPS1&2successfully.YourDVR
is now ready to use. Refer to the owner’s manual to
learnhowtorecord,playback,searchandforallother
featuresavailablewiththisDVR.
Using the Main Menu
Click ,ORpressthe
buttononthefrontpanelof
theDVR.Clickontheicons
belowtoopensub-menus.
1
Other Control Options
4
Retrieve the DVR Information
InordertorecordyourIPandMACAddresses,pressthe button
onthefrontpaneltobringuptheSystemInformationwindow.
1Thisstepwillprovideinformation
onhowtolocallyviewyourDVR
overtheLAN(localareanetwork)
usingyourcomputer.
NOTE:Thismethodonlyworksifyour
computerisonthesamenetworkasthe
DVR.
BASIC SETUPBASIC SETUP NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS SET-UP LOCAL VIEWING ON YOUR
COMPUTER
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STEP1 STEP2 STEP3
STEP1
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Powering ON the DVR
ConnectthepowercabletotheDC
12Vportontherearpanelandthe
powercordintoanelectricaloutlet.
Atstartup,thesystemperformsa
basicsystemcheckandrunsan
initialloadingsequence.Afterafew
moments,itwillloadalivedisplay
view.
NOTE:Makesureallcameras
andcablesareproperly
connectedpriortopoweringon
thesystem.Ensurethedisplayis
connectedandpoweredon.This
allowstheDVRtodetectthebest
resolutionforyourdisplay.
Remote
Control
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Connecting the ‘Flex’ IR Extender
Connectthe‘Flex’IRextenderfor
theremotecontroltothe‘Flex’IR
extenderportonthefrontpanel
ofthesystem.Positionthe‘Flex’IR
extendernearthefrontofthemonitor
orwhereitwillreceiveaclearsignal.
NOTE: TheFlexIRextenderisnotrequired
tousetheDVR.UsetheFlexIRextenderifyou
areinstallingtheDVRsomewhereitwillnot
havelineofsighttotheremotecontrol,such
asinacabinetorbehindthemonitor.
1.Camera
2.Setup
3.Record
1 2 3
4 5 6
NOTE:Bydefault,passwordsaredisabled.Withpasswordsenabled,youneed
toenteryouruserIDandpasswordtoaccessthesystemMainMenu,EventList,
orPlaybackmode.
Itisimportanttosetthecorrecttimetoassureaccuratetimestampsonvideo
recordings.
Setting the Date & Time
1.Click toopentheMainMenu.
2.Click toopentheSetupmenu.
3.ClickDate/Time Setup.The
Date/TimeSetupmenuappears.
4.Configurethefollowing:
•Date Mode:Scrollup/downtoselectthedateformatyouwouldliketo
use(Y/M/D, D/M/Y, or M/Y/D).TheDatefieldautomaticallychangesto
thechosenformat.
•Date:Scrollup/downtomanuallyselectthedate.
•Time: Scrollup/downtomanuallyselectthetime.
NOTE:TheDVRdisplaystimein24-hourformat.
5.ClickExit/Updatetosaveyoursettings.ThesystemreturnstotheSetup
menu.
6.Right-clickuntilallmenusareclosed.Thedateandtimearedisplayedon
thebottom-leftcornerofthescreen.
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4.Alarm
5.Backup
6.LAN
Password Wheel
ThePasswordWheelisusedtoinputand
changeuserIDsandpasswords.
TousethePasswordWheel:
1.Click0~9toenteryour
userIDandpassword.
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(RECOMMENDED)
(OPTIONAL)
IPADDRESS: _______._______ ._______._______
MACADDRESS: _____:_____:_____:_____:_____:____
Record the information in the section below:
(RequiredforDDNSregistration)
HTTPPort:
Setup Edge Client Software for Local Live Viewing
31.FromtheStartMenu,clickClient Software. Theclientwindowappears.
2.ClickDVR List.TheDVRlistwindowopens.
3.Configurethefollowing:
•Name:EnterthenameyouwouldliketouseforyourDVR.Youcanuseyourname,
yourcompanyorbusinessname,oranythingofyourchoice.
•IP / DDNS:EntertheIPaddressfromtheSystemInformationwindow(asrecordedin
Step3-1)
•Port:EntertheHTTPport(default:80)fromtheSystemInformationwindow.
•ID:EntertheadminIDforlocalviewing(default:9).
•Password:Entertheadminpasswordforlocalviewing(default:3333).
4.ClickAdd.ThenclickClosetoreturntothemainclientwindow.
5.ClickChange.ThenclickClosetoreturntothemainclientwindow.
6.SelectyourDVRfromthedrop-downmenuatthetopofthescreenandclick to
connect.Livevideofromyourcameraswillappearwhentheconnectionissuccessful.
NOTE:Ifthereisnoconnectionwithin15seconds,click and click again torefresh
theconnection.
NOTE:YoucannotselecttheoptionstotheleftofthePasswordWheel(userID,
password)—youcanonlyselectthedigits.Ifyoumakeamistake,simplyright-
clicktoexitorclick andre-selecttheoptiontotryagain.
Connecting the USB Mouse
2ConnectaUSBmousetooneof
theUSBportsonthefrontofthe
system.
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:the8channelmodelisshown
16-CHANNEL: ConnecttheOctopus
BNCconnectorforchannels1-8
(included)totheVideoINCH1~8port
ontherearpaneloftheDVR.Connect
theOctopusBNCconnectorforchannels
9-16(included)totheVideoINCH
9~16port.Thelabelattheendofeach
connectorindicatesthechannelnumber.
Connecting a Monitor (not included)
OR
3c
ConnecttheVGAorHDMIcable(not
included)fromthemonitortotheVGAor
HDMIportontherearpaneloftheDVR.
OR
3b ConnectaVGAcable(not
included)fromyourmonitortothe
VGAportontherearpanelofthe
DVR.
3a ConnectanHDMIcable(not
included)fromyourTVormonitor
totheHDMIportontherearpanel
oftheDVR.
NOTE:TheDVRcannotusemultiple
monitorsatthesametime.
Connecting a Touch Monitor (not included)
OCTOPUS
CABLE
Power ON the Monitor.
(RECOMMENDED)
(RECOMMENDED)
(OPTIONAL)
ConnectaUSBcable(notincluded)from
themonitortotheUSBportontherear
paneloftheDVR.
AND
ThisDVRfeaturesuniquetouch-screen
navigationcapabilities.ItsupportsWindows7®
Touchcompatibletouchscreenmonitorswithout
needinganyadditionalconfiguration.
FrontPanelLightTouchControls
TouchScreen
(not included)
(OPTIONAL)
2
Install Edge Client Software (ON YOUR LOCAL COMPUTER)
1.InsertthesoftwareCDintoyourcomputer.
TheAutoplaywindowopens.
2.ClickRun Lorex.exe
3.ClickDVR SoftwarethenEdge Client
Software.
4.Followtheon-screeninstructionstoinstall.
Computer-notincluded
NOTE: Check the instruction manual for how to install and
use the Edge Client software for Mac computers.
CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR LATEST DVR SOFTWARE
FIRMWARE UPGRADES, VIDEOS & DOCUMENTATION.
www.lorextechnology.com
Toenable/disablepasswords:
1.Click toopentheMain Menu.
EnteryouruserIDandpasswordif
needed.
2.Click .TheSetupmenuopens.
3.ClickDVR Password. TheDVR
Passwordmenuopens.
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Office
3333
192.168.5.220
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EXAMPLE

LH330 Edge2 Series Quick Setup Guide - English - R1
INTERNET REMOTE MONITORING
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Congratulations!YouhavecompletedStep4successfully.
Youcannowconnectovertheinternettoview,setup&
backupvideofromyourDVR.
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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
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AnautomatedREGISTRATION CONFIRMATION E-MAIL
willbesenttoyouremail.PrintandSavethisconfirmation.You
willneedthisinformationtoaccessyourSystemremotely.
Registration E-mail
1.InsertthesoftwareCD,andfollowtheinstructionstolaunch
theLorex Auto Port Forwarding Wizardsoftware.
Installation
2
1: Populate the Router Database
3
TheAutoPortForwardingWizard
automaticallypopulatesalistof
currentrouters,anddetectsthe
numberofconnectedrouters.
1.ClickNext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).
6.ClickNexttocontinue.
NOTE:ClicktheTry to Auto Detectbuttonifyouhavea
LinksysorNetgearrouter(thisworkswithmostmodels).
2: Enter your Router Settings
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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)
4: Test your Connection
1.ClicktheTest 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.
ForInstantMobileConnectivity
usingaSmartPhone&specific
Macinstructions,refertotheUser’s
Manual.Makesuretocomplete
PortForwardingStep4.
Instant
Mobile
Viewing
1.CompletetheAccount
Informationfields
withyourpersonal
information.Complete
theWarrantyInformation
withyourpurchase
details.
2. CompletetheSystem
Informationfields.
3. Product License (Code):Selectyourproductmodelfrom
theProductLicensedropdownmenu.
4. MAC Address:Thephysicaladdressofyoursystemonyour
network(asrecordedinStep3-1)
5. URL Request:EnterauniqueURLname
(e.g. tomsmith).
NOTE:URLnameshouldnotbemorethan15characters.
6. ClickCreate New Accounttocreateanewaccountand
saveyoursettings.
7. Your Accountinformationwillbesenttoyouattheemail
addressyouprovidedearlier.
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6Create an Account
Clickthe“Create Account” button.
Create
Account
ToaddanewentrytoyourDVRlistusingtheDDNSaddress:
1.OpentheEdgeClientandclickDVR List.TheDVRList
windowopens.
2.ClickAdd.
3.Configurethefollowing:
•Name:EnterthenameyouwouldliketouseforyourDVR.
Youcanuseyourname,yourcompanyorbusinessname,or
anythingofyourchoice.
•IP/DDNS Address: Enteryourfull DDNS address (if
thefirstpartofthedomainnamesentistomsmith,enter
tomsmith.lorexddns.net).
•Port: EntertheHTTPport(default:80)fromtheSystem
Informationwindow.
•ID:EntertheadminIDforremoteviewing(default:9).
•Password:Entertheadminpasswordforremoteviewing
(default:3333).
4.ClickChange tosaveyoursettings.ThenclickClose to
returntotheclientwindow.
6.SelectyourDVRfromthedrop-downmenuatthetopofthe
screenandclick toconnect.Livevideofromyourcameras
willappearwhentheconnectionissuccessful.
NOTE:Ifthereisnoconnectionwithin15seconds,click
and click again torefreshtheconnection.
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
(bydefault:80)
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If you were unable to port-forward your router
automatically using the wizard, you will need to
do so manually.
Allroutersaredifferent.Toportforwardyourrouter,please
refertoyourrouter’susermanual.
Anexampleofaportforwardingscreenisshownfor
illustrationpurposes.
ServiceProvider:dns1.lorexddns.net
DomainName:tomsmith.lorexddns.net
UserID(UserName):tomsmith
Password:(yourpassword)
EXAMPLE
80 80
HTTP
EXAMPLE
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Hardware:
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Intermediate
easy advanced
Time
under30 minutesunder15 minutes under60 minutes
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Router
HiSpeed
over60 minutes
ToenableDDNSonyourDVR:
1.OpenEdgeClientSoftwareandclicktheSetupbutton.
2.OpentheDDNStab.
3.UnderDDNSSelect,selecthttp://www.lorexddns.net
fromthedrop-down.
4.UnderDDNS User Name and DDNS Password,
entertheaccountnameandpasswordfromthe
confirmationemailthatwassentafteryoucreatedyour
DDNSaccount.
5.UnderDDNSDomain Name,enterONLY THE FIRST
PARTofthedomainnamefromtheconfirmationemail
thatwassentafteryoucreatedyourDDNSaccount.For
example,ifthefulldomainsentistomsmith.lorexddns.
net,youonlyneedtoentertomsmithintheEdgeClient
Software.
6.ClickApplytosaveyourchanges.
Enable DDNS on the DVR
NOTE: Pleaseallow10~15minutesfortheDDNSservers
toupdatewithyournewDDNSaddressbeforeattempting
toconnect.
Update Edge Client Software for Remote Viewing
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Install Edge Client Software (ON YOUR REMOTE COMPUTER)
1.InsertthesoftwareCDintoyour
remotecomputer.
TheAutoplaywindowopens.
2.ClickRun Lorex.exe
3.ClickDVR SoftwarethenEdge
Client Software.
4.Followtheon-screeninstructionsto
install.
Computer-notincluded
NOTE: Check the instruction manual for how to install and
use the Edge Client software for Mac computers.
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