Lorex Vantage LH330 Edge2 Series Quick Setup Manual

Quick Setup Guide
LH330 Edge2 Series
Digital Video Surveillance Recorder
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
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.
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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).
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* For setup of Instant Mobile Viewing
refer to your User's 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 NOTE: the 8 channel model is shown
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Connect BNC cameras to the BNC
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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.
16-CHANNEL:
Connect the Octopus
OCTOPUS
BNC connector for channels 1-8
CABLE
(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 the USB Mouse
Connect a USB mouse to one of
2
the USB ports on the front of the
system.
Connecting a Monitor
(not included)
(RECOMMENDED)
Connect an HDMI cable (not
3a
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.
OR
(RECOMMENDED)
Connect a VGA cable (not
3b
included) from your monitor to the
VGA port on the rear panel of the
DVR.
OR
Connecting a Touch Monitor
(not included)
This DVR features unique touch-screen
3c
(OPTIONAL)
navigation capabilities. It supports Windows 7®
Touch compatible touch screen monitors without
needing any additional configuration.
Connect the VGA or HDMI cable (not
included) from the monitor to the VGA or
HDMI port on the rear panel of the DVR.
AND
Connect a USB cable (not included) from
the monitor to the USB port on the rear
panel of the DVR.
Power ON the Monitor.
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Connecting the Ethernet Cable
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Connect one end of the Ethernet
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cable to an available LAN port of
your router (not included) and the
other end to the DVR's Network
Port (LAN).
Connecting the 'Flex' IR Extender
(OPTIONAL)
Connect the 'Flex' IR extender for
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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.
Powering ON the DVR
Connect the power cable to the DC
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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
NOTE: Make sure all cameras
moments, it will load a live display and cables are properly
view. 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.
Setting the Date & Time
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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.
It is important to set the correct time to assure accurate time stamps on video
recordings.
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.
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Using the Main Menu
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Click , OR press the
button on the front panel of
the DVR. Click on the icons
below to open sub-menus.
1. Camera 4. Alarm
2. Setup 5. Backup
4 5 6
3. Record 6. LAN
Using a Mouse
(RECOMMENDED)
1. Left-Button: Click to select a menu option.
2
While in Split-Screen mode (Live View or
Playback), click on a camera to view the
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selected channel in full-screen.
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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.
Password Wheel
The Password Wheel is used to input and
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change user IDs and passwords.
To enable/disable passwords:
To use the Password Wheel:
1. Click to open the Main Menu.
1. Click 0~9 to enter your
Enter your user ID and password if user ID and password.
needed.
2. Click . The Setup menu opens.
3. Click DVR Password. The DVR
Password menu opens.
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.
Other Control Options
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Front Panel Light Touch Controls
(OPTIONAL)
Remote
Touch Screen
Control
(not included)
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 provide information
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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.
In order to record your IP and MAC Addresses, press the button
on the front panel to bring up the System Information window.
Record the information in the section below:
IP ADDRESS: _______._______ ._______._______
MAC ADDRESS: _____:_____:_____:_____:_____:____
(R eq ui red f or DDN S re gi s t rat i on )
HTTP Port:
Install Edge Client Software
(ON YOUR LOCAL COMPUTER)
1. Insert the software CD into your computer.
2
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.
NOTE: Check the instruction manual for how to install and
use the Edge Client software for Mac computers.
Setup Edge Client Software for Local Live Viewing
1. From the Start Menu, click Client Software. The client window appears.
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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.
EXAMPLE
Office
192.168.5.220
80
9
3333
Congratulations! You can now view & playback video on your PC via your LAN.
LH330 Edge2 Series Quick Setup Guide - English - R1