Lorex Vantage ECO2 LH130 Series Quick Setup Manual

Quick Setup Guide
ECO2 LH130 Series
Digital Video Surveillance Recorder
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
1 x 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 HDMI cable (in 8 and 16 channel models only)*
1 x Audio harness cable (in 16 channel models only)*
1 x Instruction manual
1 x Quick start guide
1 x CD
* Content may vary by model, including number of channels/port configuration and
HDD (hard disk drive) capacity. Check your package for specific content information.
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ATTENTION:
• This guide refers only to the DVR set-up.
• Monitor and cameras are not included.
• Broadband router and computer are required for local and remote monitoring
(not included).
It's all on the Web
* For setup of Instant Mobile Viewing
refer to your Instruction Manual.
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.
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Connecting Cameras
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Connect BNC cameras to the
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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 NOTE: the four channel
cables to your DVR. model is shown
Connecting the USB Mouse
Connect the USB mouse to
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one of the USB ports on the
back panel of the DVR.
Connecting a Monitor
The ECO2 features multiple options for connecting to a monitor.
For the absolute best picture quality, it is recommended that you
connect to a monitor with an HDMI input.
Connect an HDMI cable from
3a
your TV or monitor to the
HDMI port on the rear panel
of the DVR.
OR
Connect a VGA cable (not
3b
included) from your monitor
or TV to the VGA port on the
rear panel of the DVR.
OR
From one of the VIDEO
3c
OUTPUT ports connect a BNC
terminated cable (not included)
to a TV or CCTV monitor.
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Connect one end of the
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Ethernet cable to an available
LAN port of your router (not
included) and the other end to
the DVR's LAN port.
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Powering ON the DVR
Connect the power cable to the DC 12V
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port on the rear panel and the power
cord into an electrical outlet. To power
on the DVR, turn the ON/OFF switch to
the ON position. At startup, the system
performs a basic system check and
runs an initial loading sequence. After
a few moments, the system loads a live
display view.
NOTE: Make sure all cameras and cables
are properly connected prior to powering
on the system.
Setting the Date & Time
1. Move the mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen to
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open the menu bar and select MAIN MENU.
2. Click SYSTEM.
3. Configure the date and press APPLY to save your
settings. Click APPLY. To finish, press OK.
NOTE:
A pop-up key
pad will open.
When you
have selected
the desired
date, press the
button to
confirm.
It is important to set the correct time to assure accurate time
stamps on video recordings.
Managing Passwords
By default, passwords are disabled on the system.
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You do not need to enter a password when accessing the
Menu Bar or Main Menu. However, you may be asked for
a password to access certain functions.
NOTE: By default, the
username is admin and
password is 000000.
NOTE: For security purposes, it is highly recommended to
enable passwords on the system using the Password Menu.
Please refer to the instruction manual for more information.
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Using the Main Menu
Right-click anywhere on-screen to open the Sub-Menu and select
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MAIN MENU (mouse only), or press the SEL button on the remote
control or the PTZ button on the system front panel of the DVR.
1. Display
2. Search
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3. Alarm
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4. System
5. Record
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6. Network
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7. Device
8. Advanced
Using a Mouse (Recommended)
1: Left-button: Click to select a menu
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option; during live viewing in split-
screen, double-click on a channel
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to view the selected channel in
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full-screen; double-click the channel
again to return to split-screen view.
2: Right-button: Click to open the
Menu Bar or to exit from a menu.
3: Scroll-wheel: No function.
Other Control Options
The DVR can also be controlled using the front panel
3
buttons and the included remote control.
Please refer to the instruction manual for more information
on these methods.
Front Panel Buttons
Remote Control
*remote control may not be exactly as shown
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.
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Retrieve the DVR Information
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This step will teach you how to locally
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view your system over the LAN (local
area network) using your PC.
NOTE: This method only works
if your computer is on the same
network as the DVR.
To record your IP Address, Mac Address
and HTTP Port, simply press the
button on the front of the DVR.
Record the information in the section below:
IP ADDRESS: _______._______ ._______._______
MAC ADDRESS: _____:_____:_____:_____:_____:____
( Re quire d f or D D N S reg istra tio n)
HTTP PORT:
_________
Logging into Lorex Web Client (LOCALLY)
1. Launch Internet Explorer.
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NOTE: If using Internet Explorer 9, be sure you do not select 64 bit.
2. In the address bar, enter the IP address of your DVR (recorded
in the previous step)
NOTE: Enter http:// followed by the IP address of your DVR (recorded
in step 3-1), then a colon followed by the Web Port number
i.e. http://192.168.X.XXX:80
3. Enter your user name and
password, then click LOGIN.
Your default login:
Username is "admin"
Password is left blank
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4. You must install the ActiveX plug-in for DVR Netviewer to function.
Click the attention bar and select Install ActiveX Control. Lorex
Web Client will reset.
5. Log in with your LAN user name and password. From the security
window, click Install.
Live Viewing Using the Web Client (LOCALLY)
Upon login, the Web Client main screen appears in your browser.
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Congratulations! You can now view & playback video on your via your LAN.
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