Lorex LH400 Series Quick Setup Manual

LH400
Series
Lorex Link dVR
QuiCK SETuP GuidE
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
1 x DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER WITH 1 x ETHERNET CABLE
PRE-INSTALLED HDD* 1 x USER MANUAL
1 x POWER ADAPTER 1 x QUICK START GUIDE
1 x REMOTE CONTROL 1 x SOFTWARE CD
1 x MOUSE 1 x OCTOPUS CABLE
(included
only with LH416 series 16 Channel Link
DVRs)
ATTENTiON:
• * Number of Channels/ Port configuration and HDD (hard disk drive)
capacity may vary by model. Check your package for specific content
information.
• Monitor and Cameras are not included.
• Broadband Router and Computer are required for local and
remote monitoring (not included).
instant Mobile Viewing
on Blackberry™, iPhone™ and
compatible touch screen

smart phones*
* For setup of instant Mobile
Viewing and MAC Compatibility
refer to your user Manual.
it's all on the Web
www.lorexcctv.com
For detailed setup
information, please refer
to your included User's
Manual. For additional
information, please visit
our website
www.lorexcctv.com
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 © 2009 LOREX. All rights reserved.
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Quick Setup -
Connecting Cameras
(not included)
Connect BNC cameras to the BNC Intermediate advanced
1 easy
ports on the rear panel.
The Octopus Cable provided with the LH416
Quick Setup - Time
Series dVRs only allows for 16 BNC camera
connection.
NOTE: Test the cameras prior to selecting a
permanent mounting location by temporarily
connecting the Cameras and Cables to your
DVR.
16 channel DVR with the Octopus Cable
Connecting the uSB Mouse
Connect the included USB/PS2
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mouse to the USB port on the
rear panel.
MOuSE TiPS
When using the mouse, the ENTER and
EXIT buttons appear in the top-right corner
Quick Setup - Record
of every menu window. When you change
system settings and configurations, click
to confirm your changes.
ENTER EXiT
Connecting a Monitor
(not included)
Connect a VGA cable (not included)
3a
from your LCD monitor to the VGA
port on the rear panel of the Link
DVR.
OUT
OR
From one of the Video-Out ports
3b IN
connect a BNC terminated cable
(not included) to a TV or CCTV
monitor.
OUT
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Connect one end of the Ethernet
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cable to one of the router's (not
included) LAN ports and the other
end to the DVR's Network Port.
Powering ON the dVR
Connect the power cable to the
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DC port on the rear panel of the
DVR. Connect the power cord to
an electrical outlet. Press the
POWER button on the front panel
NOTE: You will need to input your
OR press the POWER button on
system password (by default,
the remote control. At startup,
000000) to power off the system.
the system performs a basic
If you are using the front panel of
system check and runs an initial
the DVR, select "+" and "»".
loading sequence. After a few
NOTE: Pressing the "Power"
button after plugging in the power
moments, the system loads a live
cable is only necessary for initial
display view.
startup (first time out of the box).
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This step relates to remote viewing over the LAN (local area network)
(Mouse operation recommended)
by using a PC located on the same network as that of the DVR.
By default, the system has Quick Setup enabled. Quick Setup lets you quickly
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adjust the time and record mode on the system. The system menu will appear as Intermediate advanced
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Retrieve the dVR information
the Quick Setup menu with only Time and Record options available.
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1. Under the TiME tab, click on dATE
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and using the virtual keyboard
enter the month, day, and year.
2. Select TIME and enter the time
(hh/mm/ss).
3. Press the ENTER button to save
your changes.
NOTE: It is important to set the correct time
and date to assure accurate recording. You
should stop all recording (including Manual
and Schedule recording) on the system by
pressing/on the front panel, or pressing
the  button on the remote control and
enter your 6-digit system password (by
default, 000000) prior to setting the Time
and Date.
By default your system will record
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continuously. See User Manual
to customize your recording for
advanced recording options based
on motion or scheduled.
install Software (on your local computer):
disabling Quick Setup
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You must disable Quick
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Setup in order to access the
full system main menu.
To disable Quick Setup:
1. In Quick Setup Menu under
the AdVANCEd tab, select
RuN AdVANCEd.
2. Select ON and press the
ENTER button. The window
closes. Quick Setup has been
Lorex Client 8.0 Software (on your local computer):
disabled. The full main menu
will appear when you press
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the MENu/ESC button.
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computer):
easy Intermediate advanced
NOTE: Make sure you have connected the DVR to your
network.
To find the IP and MAC addresses, press the (REWiNd) button

on the remote control or
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1. Open the MAiN MENu and select SYSTEM.
2. Under the iNFO tab, you will find your system's IP address.
Local Live Viewing using Lorex Client 8.0 Software
(on your local computer):
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Record the IP and MAC Addresses in the section below:
IP ADDRESS : . . .
MAC ADDRESS : : : : : :
(Required for DDNS registration)
Insert the software CD into your
computer's CD/DVD-R drive. At
the prompt, run or double-click
LOREXClient8installer.exe
Follow the installation screens to
complete Lorex Client 8.0
Software installation.
Once the installation finishes,
click Close. A shortcut icon
appears on your desktop.
view, playback video on your Local Computer via LAN (local area network).
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1. Double-click the Lorex Client 8.0 icon
on the desktop. The Lorex Client 8.0
main screen opens.
NOTE: By default, Lorex Client 8.0
opens to a black multi-screen display.
You must add a DVR to Lorex Client
8.0 before images will be visible on the
main screen.
To add a DVR:
1. From the main screen, click at
the bottom right corner. The SET
LiST MANAGER window opens.
2. Click AuTO SCAN. Any DVRs
connected to the local network
will appear in the list frame.
3. If your DVR does not appear after
Auto Scan, you can add it manually
to the list (this step is applicable
4. Click OK to save your
only if the dHCP is turned OFF):
settings or click CANCEL
• SET NAME: enter a title for the
to exit without saving.
DVR (e.g. DVR1)
5. Right click on the DVR
• iP/ddNS: enter the iP address of
icon and select LiVE.
the DVR (recorded in Step 2-1)
(e.g. http://192.168.1.16) You will automatically log
• PORT: 7000 (default)
in to the DVR when you
• PASSWORd: Enter the system launch Lorex Client 8.0.
password (by default, 000000)
• Click Add TO LiST to save the
DVR
Once you have
added and
connected to a
DVR, you can
monitor and
control the
system in real
time.
LOCAL LiVE SiTE
Congratulations! You have completed Step 2 successfully. You can now
LH400 Link Series Quick Setup Guide - English - R1