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- Page 1 L400 SERIES NETWORKABLE Instruction Manual English Version 1.0 MODEL: L404/L408/L416 www.lorexcctv.com Copyright 2006 LOREX Technology Inc.
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the L400 Series DVR. Lorex is committed to providing our customers with a high quality, reliable security product. The L400 Series line of Pentaplex Network DVR’s offer a full-featured Networkable video recording solution. Record in Real Time with 120 fps recording capability.
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture process of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of the video product and accessory equipment. - Page 4 Important Safeguards Service 13. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 14. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.
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Page 5: General Precautions
4. Keep enough space around the unit for ventilation. Slots and openings in the storage cabinet should not be blocked 5. During lightning storms, or when the unit is not used for a long time, disconnect the power supply, antenna, and cables to protect the unit from electrical surge LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. http://www.lorexcctv.com General Precautions... - Page 6 L400 Series DVR Features L400 Series DVR Features • 4/8/16 Channel Pentaplex Network DVR with up to 480 FPS live view and 120 FPS record capability • Pentaplex network system: simultaneous local playback, view, record plus network view and playback •...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Notification Out ... 39 Event Search Function ... 40 Date / Time Search ... 41 Calendar Search ... 41 External USB Connection ... 43 Backup to USB ... 43 Updating the DVR Firmware ... 44 Compatible USB Devices ... 44 Table of Contents... - Page 8 Setting Up Your DDNS Account 4 ... 8 Setting up DDNS on the DVR ... 50 Accessing the DVR Locally / Remotely with a PC ... 51 Internet Explorer Settings - Active X Controls ... 51 Internet Explorer Settings - Allowing Pop-Ups ... 52 Web Client Software ...
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Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Getting Started The L400 Series comes with the following components: L400 SERIES DVR REMOTE CONTROL POWER CABLE CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE. -
Page 10: L400 Series - Front
6. PLAY/FWD - Starts the playback of a previously recorded event. If the PLAY/FF button is pressed during playback, the FAST FORWARD option will become active 7. MENU - Accesses the DVR system menu options. See page # for details. 8. SCREEN SELECT / MENU NAVIGATION - Performs a dual purpose: •... - Page 11 13. VOLUME DOWN - Lower system volume. 14. AUDIO - Switches between cameras 1-4 to receive audio * Only one channel audio available on the 4-Channel DVR Model. 15. REC - Manually starts/stops recording of the currently displayed camera. 16. SEARCH - Accesses the Search Menu. See page # for Search Menu options.k.
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Page 12: L400 Series - Back
5. ALARM / SENSOR BLOCK - Ports for connecting an Alarm or Sensor Device (such as a Motion Sensor or Window/Door Sensor) 6. AC INPUT - Connect the AC power using the power cord provided with the unit from the DVR to an electrical outlet... - Page 13 L400 Series - Back 7. COMPOSITE - A Composite Video OUT connection used to connect the DVR to a Slave Monitor or DVR. 8. S-VIDEO - Outgoing connection for S-VIDEO 9. VGA PORT - Used to connect the DVR to a computer Monitor.
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Page 14: Remote Control
Remote Control Listed below is a quick reference for the Remote Control. For details on specific features, refer to the L400 Series - Front Panel features on Pages 10-15 POWER BUTTON - Turns the DVR ON NUMBER Control for Cameras 1-16 &... -
Page 15: Starting The Dvr
SCREEN. Powering Off the DVR/Stopping Recording In order to power down the DVR Unit, or to manually stop the current recording, the default system password of ‘00000000’ will need to be entered (when prompted). If the default password is changed, then the new user specified password will be used instead. -
Page 16: Main Menu Control
Main Menu Control Main Menu Control • Enter the MENU screen by pressing the MENU button. The System Password may be required, based on system settings. • Scroll through the 5 Main options by pressing the • To enter a sub-menu, navigate to the option and press the SEL button. •... -
Page 17: Main Menu Tree
Main Menu Tree Main Menu Display Set Recording Set System Set Network Set Event Notification Camera Covert Camera Name OSD ON/OFF Set Display Sequence Event Clear Global Parameter Normal Recording Alarm Recording Motion Recording Schedule Recording Recording ON/OFF Basic Disk Format Password Change Client Account Program Update... -
Page 18: Display Set
Display Set Display Set This submenu allows you to change the DISPLAY options for the DVR unit and any connected cameras. Selecting options on this Menu will access additional settings and options. Display Set Menu Tree Display Set Camera Covert... -
Page 19: Camera Covert
OFF. NOTE: The number of cameras displayed will change based on the Model of DVR - 4, 8 or 16 Cameras are available. 1. PAGE: Displays up to 8 camera configurations per page (second page only available for 16 camera setups). -
Page 20: Osd On/Off Covert
Display Settings for Single or Quad display of the cameras (in Sequence Mode). Set Display Sequence NOTE: The number of cameras displayed on submenus will change based on the Model of DVR: 4, 8 or 16 Cameras are available. OSD ON/OFF OSD: Save &... -
Page 21: Event Clear
• CAMERA 1 - CAMERA #: Set the length of time that a Camera is displayed in Sequence Mode. To change the camera setting, press the buttons on the front of the DVR to change the length of time a Camera is displayed. Options include 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60 (in seconds) and Bypass. -
Page 22: Recording Set
Recording Set Recording Set This submenu allows you to change the RECORDING options for the DVR unit. Selecting options on this Menu will access additional settings and options. Recording Set Menu Tree Recording Set (Enter Password) Global Parameter Normal Recording... - Page 23 Schedule Recording FPS/ Setup Schedule Save & Exit Alarm Rec: Recording ON/OFF Motion Rec: Schedule Rec: Save & Exit Recording Set QUALITY HIGH Schedule Setup Details...
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Page 24: Global Parameters
1. AUDIO # REC: Turns Audio recording ON/OFF. press the press the buttons to change to ON/OFF. 2. REPEAT RECORDING: Allows the DVR unit to repeat recording. To change the setting, press buttons to highlight, and press the 3. WATERMARK EMBEDDING: Adds Watermarking to the recorded event. Press the buttons to highlight, and press the 4. -
Page 25: Alarm Recording
Alarm Recording NOTE: The number of cameras, alarms and sensors displayed on submenus will change based on the Model of DVR: 4, 8 or 16 Cameras are available. 1. CH1-CH4: Lists all available cameras for configuration. Press the and press the SEL button to select the CH#. Use the FPS and Quality settings: •... -
Page 26: Motion Recording
Setup and configurations for Motion Sensor events. Motion Recording NOTE: The number of cameras, alarms and sensors displayed on submenus will change based on the Model of DVR: 4, 8 or 16 Cameras are available. Alarm 1: Alarm 2: Alarm 3:... - Page 27 Motion Recording 1. CH1 - CH4: Lists all available cameras for configuration. Press the and press the buttons to select the FPS or Quality for each CH. Use the and to change the settings, and press SEL to accept the changes: •...
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Page 28: Schedule Recording
Schedule Recording NOTE: The number of cameras, alarms and sensors displayed on submenus will change based on the Model of DVR: 4, 8 or 16 Cameras are available. 1. CH1 - CH4: Lists all available cameras for configuration. Press the and press the buttons to select the FPS or Quality for each CH. -
Page 29: Recording On/Off
Recording ON/OFF Controls the Recording for Event Types. ALARM RECORDING: Turns Alarm Recording ON/OFF. Press the and press the buttons to switch between ON and OFF. MOTION RECORDING: Turns Motion Recording ON/OFF. Press the highlight, and press the buttons to switch between ON and OFF. SCHEDULE RECORDING: Turns Schedule Recording ON/OFF. -
Page 30: System Set
System Set System Set This submenu allows you to change the SYSTEM options for the DVR unit. Selecting options on this Menu will access additional settings and options. Recording Set Menu Tree System Set Basic Disk Format Password Change Client Account... -
Page 31: Basic
System Set Basic Settings for General Parameters. 1. LANGUAGE: Displays the current default language on the DVR (English). This option cannot be changed. 2. INITIALIZATION: Resets all settings to Factory Default. To change the setting, press the buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button. A message will appear prompting for User input: All setup will be returned to Factory Default •... -
Page 32: Disk Format
Use the NUMBER keys (0-9) on the front panel of the DVR to set the password of up to 8 characters. 2. CONFIRM PASSWORD: Enter the same password as set above. Press the to highlight, and press the button to set a new password. -
Page 33: Client Account
DVR to enter information. • PASSWORD: Enter a password. Press the button to set a new password. Use the NUMBER keys (0-9) on the front panel of the DVR to set the password of up to 8 characters. -
Page 34: Ptz Menu
System Set PTZ Menu Pan / Tilt / Zoom control (for Pelco D or Pelco P Model Cameras only) 1. PAN / TILT / ZOOM: Accesses the PTZ Control for a camera. Press the buttons to highlight, and press the button to access PTZ controls: •... -
Page 35: Network Set
This submenu allows you to change the NETWORK options for the DVR unit. The options in the DDNS Set menu control access to the DVR using the free DDNS server, and the options in the IP Set section control local network settings for local access to the DVR. -
Page 36: Ip Set
• WEBSERVER PORT: Press the enter setup. Use the Numbers on the front panel of the DVR to set the Webserver Port to 0080. • SAVE & EXIT: Saves any changes made, and exits to the Main Menu. Press the buttons to highlight, and press the SEL button to accept the changes. -
Page 37: Event Notification
Event Notification This submenu allows you to change the NETWORK options for the DVR unit. The options will change based on the DYNAMIC IP being set to NO or YES. Event Notification Menu Tree Event Notification Email Registration Email Report... -
Page 38: Email Registration
1. USER 1 - USER 3: Setup of up to 3 email accounts to receive event emails. Press the buttons to highlight, and press the SEL key to enter the configuration. Press the and Letters (A-Z), Numbers(0-9) and Symbols (@ - _) located on the front of the DVR to enter the Email address. -
Page 39: Notification Out
Notification Out Configuration settings for Notifications. Notification Out 1. EMAIL: Specifies an event type to be sent as an automatically generated email. Press the buttons to highlight, and press the SEL key to enter the Email submenu: • VIDEO LOSS: Sets the Video Loss Event send to ON/OFF •... -
Page 40: Event Search Function
The Event Search function is used to locate previously recorded events (Motion, Sensor or Manual Event recording), and to view a list of logged system events. Press the SEARCH button located on the front panel of the DVR to access the Event Search Menu. -
Page 41: Date / Time Search
Hard Drive type. 3. DATE: Select a date to search. Press the pad keys on the front of the DVR to set the Date and Time. 4. PLAY: Plays a selected event. Press the to play. - Page 42 Event Search Function 1. YEAR: Select the Year. Press the a year. 2. MONTH: Select the Month. Press the select a month. 3. DATE: Select a date to search. Press the and press the SEL button to access the Date Submenu. buttons to highlight, and press buttons to highlight, and press buttons to select a Day from the Calendar,...
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Page 43: External Usb Connection
External USB Connection A USB Memory Stick can be connected to the front panel of the DVR, and is used as a backup device or to upgrade the Firmware on the DVR. Backup to USB Once the USB Memory Stick is connected to the DVR, access the Backup Menu from the Search Function. -
Page 44: Updating The Dvr Firmware
256 MB, Sandisk Mini Cruzer 128 MB and Cruzer Micro 256MB. 2. Connect the Memory Stick to the USB 2.0 Port on the front panel of the DVR. 3. Enter the Menu by pressing the MENU button on the front panel of the DVR. -
Page 45: Network Connectivity
Network Connectivity The DVR unit can be controlled using your existing network and a PC. The DVR Unit can be con- trolled from within your network, or can also be controlled remotely through the Internet. 1. Connect the DVR to the Router Power the Observation unit on. -
Page 46: Dvr Network Settings
DVR Network Settings DVR Network Settings Network Related settings for the DVR unit are set through the Menu options. See Page 36 for IP Set Menu options. 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel of the DVR. Select the Network Set option, and select the IP Set option. -
Page 47: Router Port Forwarding
You will need to enable port forwarding on your Router to allow for external communications with your DVR. The following ports will need to be forwarded to remotely connect to your DVR: • DVR PORT: 2000 (or any other port you selected to use during setup) •... -
Page 48: Setting Up Your Ddns Account 4
Setting Up Your DDNS Account Lorex offers a free DDNS server for use with your System. A DDNS account allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your Local Network. The following outlines how to set up your free DNS account. - Page 49 Domain Name: _______________________________________________ User Name: _________________________________________________ Password: __________________________________________________ NOTE: The information sent to you in E-mail is CASE SENSITIVE. It is important when set- ting up your DDNS information on your DVR. Setting Up Your DDNS Account dns1.strategicvista.net tomsmith.strategicvista.net tomsmith1...
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Page 50: Setting Up Ddns On The Dvr
Setting up DDNS on the DVR Once the DDNS Account has been configured (and the account details received in Email), then these settings can be added to the DVR unit. See the DDNS Set menu options on Page 35 for further details. -
Page 51: Accessing The Dvr Locally / Remotely With A Pc
Once the DVR and Network have been successfully configured, a connection can be made with a Local PC (a PC within the same network as the DVR), or remotely (a PC from outside the network via the Internet) using Microsoft Internet Explorer: Local: Use the internal network IP address and web server port number. -
Page 52: Internet Explorer Settings - Allowing Pop-Ups
Accessing the DVR Locally / Remotely with a PC Internet Explorer Settings - Allowing Pop-Ups The Web based client software requires the use of Pop-Ups in Internet Explorer. Once the address has been entered into the Address bar, an alert may appear indicating that a Pop-Up window has been blocked: 1. -
Page 53: Web Client Software
• Memory: 512 MB or greater • Hard Drive Space: Minimum of 30 MB Install Space. Additional hard drive space is required for saving DVR data to the local PC. Logging Into Live Monitoring Once the Web Client application has loaded through Internet Explorer, a pop-up window will appear. -
Page 54: Web Client - Main Window
8. Display Options - Changes the view of the currently displayed cameras (1, 4, 8, 9 or 16). 9. Connect Button - Reconnect to the DVR (if the connection is lost). 10. Setup - Controls features for the Remote DVR or Local PC, and Firmware Updates 11. Channel Buttons - Displays individual channels. -
Page 55: Channels Window
Remote/Local Controls Controls the playback of events at the remote or local level. 1. System - Indicates that Remote DVR is the current Client. All buttons are controlling the remote DVR. 2. Local - Indicates that the Local PC is the current Client. All buttons are controlling functions on the local PC. -
Page 56: System
DVR, and playback is retrieved from the DVR to the local PC. 2. Recording - Pressing the REC Button starts recording on the remote DVR, and pressing the REC button a second time stops the recording. The system password will need to be provided to stop the Recording. -
Page 57: Remote/Local Controls
Remote cameras to the Local PC. All recording and playback takes place on the PC. 2. Recording - Pressing the REC Button starts recording from the remote DVR to the local PC. 3. Playback - Plays back previously recorded events (recorded to the PC). -
Page 58: Save Controls
Save View Saved Images 1. Download - Retrieves previously recorded data from the DVR Hard Drive, and makes a local PC copy. After the Download button has been selected, a Start / End Time selection window appears to select a date and time range for download. -
Page 59: Live
Live Indicates whether the currently displayed images are Live or previously recorded. Disconnect Clicking on the QUIT button will exit the Web Client Software. A prompt will appear to provide the password, and a confirmation window will appear. Clicking YES will exit the software. -
Page 60: Display Options
3. Firmware Upgrade - Use the local PC Web Client to update the Remote DVR Firmware. Remote Setup Changes made to the Remote Setup will adjust the settings on the Remote DVR. The setup controls 4 different aspects of the DVR: • Display Setup •... - Page 61 Any camera set to Bypass will not be displayed in DVR Sequencing mode. • QUAD Display Sequence Submenu - Configures the QUAD display sequence for all available cameras. Any page (contains 4 cameras) set to Bypass will not be displayed in DVR QUAD Sequencing mode...
- Page 62 The Recording Set option controls 3 subgroups - Basic Configuration, Recording Group and Recording ON/OFF. • Basic Configuration - Controls some of the basic functions of the DVR: Audio Recording: Turns the recording for audio channels ON or OFF. Repeat Recording: Sets recording repeat to ON or OFF.
- Page 63 Setup Alarm Page: Configures the number of FPS (Frames per Second) and sets the Recording Quality for all available Cameras. The Alarm Duration (in seconds) can also be set to a maximum of 150 Seconds. Use the SET Menu Button to turn Alarm Recording ON or OFF for each available camera.
- Page 64 Setup Schedule Page: Configures the number of FPS (Frames per Second) and sets the Recording Quality for all available Cameras Use the SET Menu Button to set up the Motion Detection Area for each available camera. • Recording ON/OFF - Sets Recording for Alarm, Motion and Schedule to ON or OFF.
- Page 65 The System Setup controls some of the general functionality of the remote DVR: • User Accounts - Add up to 5 user accounts for remote access to the DVR unit. • PTZ Camera Model Setup - Configuration for PTZ enabled cameras.
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Page 66: Local Setup
Setup 4. Event Set The Event Setup controls event related reporting and alerts: • Email Registration - Add email addresses for automatic event alerts. • Email Report - Configuration for Alert Reporting to email by Day, Time, and when the email should be sent (i.e. -
Page 68: Troubleshooting
• If the unit is connected through a power bar or surge protector, try bypassing the bar and connecting the power directly to the wall outlet Problem: DVR is not responding when any of the buttons are pushed or does not come out of STANDBY MODE Check: •... - Page 69 The picture on the DVR is poor, shrinks or flickers Check: • Check the camera video cable and connections • Disconnect and reconnect the cable at the DVR and at the Camera • Clean the camera lens • Adjust the CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS settings in the Menu (Page 31) •...
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Page 70: Dvr Specifications - Appendix #1
Troubleshooting DVR Specifications - Appendix #1... - Page 71 DVR Specifications - Appendix #1 DVR Specifications - Appendix #1 As our products are subject to continuous improvement, LOREX Technology Inc. and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications and prices, without notice and without incurring any obligation.
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Page 72: Connecting Cameras - Appendix #2
Connecting Cameras - Appendix #2 Connecting Cameras - Appendix #2 The L400 Series DVR includes 4 x 1/4” Color CCD DIN Cameras. Additional cameras can be added to the 4 additional camera inputs using the DIN or BNC ports. BNC Connected Cameras... -
Page 73: Connecting To An Observation System - Appendix #3
Connecting to an Observation System - Appendix #3 The DVR can be used with an Observation System (not included). NOTE: The CH1 - CH8 BNC Video in- puts serve as Looping Video Outputs by individual channels when a DIN camera is connected to the associated channel on an Observation System. -
Page 74: Connecting A Tv/Slave Monitor - Appendix #4
DVR. Connecting to a TV 1. Connect the SLAVE VIDEO OUT port on the back of the DVR to the VIDEO IN port on the back of the 2. Connect the SLAVE AUDIO OUT port on the back of the DVR to the... -
Page 75: Connecting Motion / Alarm Device - Appendix #5
Connecting Motion / Alarm Device - Appendix #5 Motion detection and Alarm controls are enabled through the Menu system on the DVR. Additional motion sensor devices can be connected to the system (Motion Sensors, Door/ Window Sensors). A motion detection or sensor unit can... -
Page 76: Full Connectivity Diagram - Appendix #6
Full Connectivity Diagram - Appendix #6 Full Connectivity Diagram - Appendix #6 The following diagram outlines a general set of connections available with the L400 Series DVR. OBSERVATION SYSTEM (Not Included) SENSOR (Not Included) (Not Included) ROUTER (Not Included) SLAVE MONITOR... -
Page 77: Optional Accessories
TO ORDER THESE ACCESSORY ITEMS OR FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF AVAILABLE PRODUCTS, PLEASE VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: OBSERVATION SYSTEM / MONITOR Observation System / Monitor - View Data from your DVR CAMERA ACCESSORIES Night Vision Accessory with 68 LED... - Page 78 It’s all on the web Product Information User Manuals Quick Start Guides VISIT www.lorexcctv.com Strategic Vista International Inc. Specification Sheets Software Upgrades Firmware Upgrades wwwlorexcctv.com...
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