DDNS SETUP ... 36 About the Lorex Client The Lorex Client software package allows you to access your DVR from a remote location to view live and previously recorded video. • View and Record from your PC - Connect your DVR to your Network •...
Operating System Processor Memory Hard Drive Please refer to the Lorex Client Software User Guide included with your DVR for further details. Visit the Lorex support website at http://www.lorexcctv.com for information on Windows Vista Windows 2000 Windows XP Home Edition...
Software Installation Software Installation Place the Lorex Client Installation CD in the CD-ROM Drive of your Computer. The Software Install Wizard for the Lorex Client Software will begin. 1. Click the NEXT button on both dialogue windows to continue the Installation:...
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Software Installation Place the Lorex Client Installation CD in the CD-ROM Drive of your Computer. The Software Install Wizard for the Lorex Client Software will begin. 1. Click the NEXT button on both dialogue windows to continue the Installation: NOTE: The following Program Shortcuts will be created: •...
Lorex Client Software - Main Screen Lorex Client Software - Main Screen 1. Main Screen - Displays live Camera images (delays in images are due to Network speed and connectivity strength). 2. Connection Status - Displays the DVR connection status.
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12. PTZ Control Button - Controls Cameras with PTZ & Focus configured (refer to the Instruction Manual for the DVR). 13. Alarm and Audio Buttons - • Mic. • Speaker Volume • Alarm On/Off. 14. Exit - Closes the Lorex Client software. Lorex Client Software - Main Screen...
Connection Manager Connection Manager The Connection Manager contains the setup information to allow the user to remotely connect to the DVR. Adding a Group Group - Right click on ‘Site’ to add a New Group. A group can represent one or more DVRs.
Adding a Site (Individual Unit Configuration) DVR Information - Enter the information specific to the unit (refer to page 30 for setup instructions): • Name - Enter a name for the unit. • IP / Domain Name - Enter the IP address or Domain Name for the System.
Connection Manager Configuration Tab Video OSD - Sets the display options for the Video: • Title - • Name - Displays the name of the Camera • Date - Displays the date • Time - Displays the time • Resolution - Displays the video resolution Video Output - Sets the Video...
Modifying a Site Left click on the selected Site (from Group Listing) to access the settings. DVR Information - Can be changed if desired. Camera Assignments - Camera default positions reassigned desired. Event Selection - Selects the types of Events: •...
Remote Connection Remote Connection Once the site setup profile has been created, a connection can then be made to the DVR: 1. Select the Site profile from the Dropdown List. 2. Press the CONNECT button. The Connection Status window displays the state of the connection.
Remote Observation Setup The Remote Observation Setup allows the user to make changes to the remote system. Entering the System Password Checking Authority - To change Remote System Settings, the user is required to re-enter the ADMIN password, and press OK. Recording Setup - Simple •...
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Pre-Event Recording Time (between 0 ~ 5 Seconds). The Pre-Event records the data that occurred before the Event occurred. Refer to the DVR Instruction Manual for more details. • Post Event Recording Time - Sets the Post-Event Recording Time (between 5 ~ 180 Seconds).
1~4 or 5~8 for setup. • Covert / Title - Sets the Covert status and Name for each camera. Refer to the DVR Instruction Manual for more details on the Covert Camera Setting. • Color Setup - Sets the Brightness, Contrast, Tint and Color for each camera.
Remote Observation Setup Sound Setup • Live Audio - Sets Live Audio to ON/ OFF. • Audio monitoring channel - Sets channel Live Monitoring (1~4 Only). • Network Audio TX - Sets the Network Audio transmission to ON/ OFF. • Network Audio RX - Sets the Network Audio Receive to ON/OFF.
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• HDD Event - Turns the Alarm On/Off when a problem is detected with the System Hard Drive. • Alarm Out - Sets the Alarm out for a secondary Alarm Device. Refer to the DVR Manual for details on configuration of External Alarm devices. • Operation: Connect with Alarm Sensor to ON/OFF.
“Add” or “Modify” buttons. • Network Speed - Set the network connection speed. • Disk Overwrite - Sets the DVR HDD Overwrite On/Off. • Record Time Limit - Select the time (Off, 12 hours, 1day, 2day, 3day,...
Display Setup (Screensaver) • Auto Brightness - select the time (10 min., 20min, 30min, 40min, 50min or 1 hour). If a time is set, the Remote System screen will go dark after the set time interval. • Main Display Off - Turns the main System screen On/Off...
Remote Monitoring Remote Monitoring Once the site setup profile has been created, a connection can then be made to the DVR: 1. Select the Site profile from the Dropdown List. 2. Press the CONNECT button. Screen View Controls Single Camera View...
PTZ Controls Press the PTZ Button to access the extended PTZ Menu: P/T/Z Controller - Move the Camera Pan/Tilt using the Direction Keys FOCUS/ZOOM Select Button - Controls the Focus or Zoom Control using the + and - Buttons AVI File Conversion •...
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Remote Monitoring Event Viewer • No - Event order number • DVR - Indicates the DVR name where the event originated. • CH - Indicates the channel where the event occurred (if applicable) • Time - Displays the Time and Date that the event occurred at.
Search Functions The Remote Observation Setup allows the user to search for video and events. 1. Search Screen - Displays the Selected Video. 2. Search Bar - Search & Display Camera Recording Times (24 hours). 3. LIVE Button - Return to Live Viewing Mode SETUP Button - Access system settings.
Search Functions Event Viewer Indicates Indicates Recording Status: 0~24 hour Grey (No Recording) and Time White (Recorded Data). Search Bar - Drag to select the recording time. Search By Time Select date and Time Video Playback Controls: Play video in normal speed (Play and Reverse Playback)
Search Options Archive Copies a backup of the video data from the DVR to the local PC. • Time Range - Set the start and end times for backup. • Channel - Select channels to Backup. • Include Audio - Includes Audio with the video backup.
Search Functions Backup Play Plays back previously saved video data: Video Playback Image (only one camera can be displayed at a time) Select the Date and Time for the video playback Playback Controls (See previous Search options for details). Image Save Function •...
Print Function • Prints the currently displayed image. Select the Printer, and press OK. Log Viewer Search Range - Set the Start Date and TIme, and End Date and Time. Logs - Displays logs (based on Search Range and Search Conditions).
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Search Functions Event Viewer Displays a list of all Events. • NO - Event Number • DVR - Displays the DVR where the event originated from. • CH - Displays the channel number where the event occurred applicable. Some event types will not be display a Channel number) •...
• Enter the IP Address or DDNS Address of the DVR in the Address Bar of Internet Explorer. • A prompt will appear for Active-X - choose to install the controls. • The Lorex Client software will install remotely, and have the same functionality as the full installation (from CD).
Network Setup / Remote Access Overview Network Setup / Remote Access Overview The SG19LD804-161 DVR can be remotely controlled using your existing network and the Lorex Client software. 1. Connect the DVR to the Router using the supplied Ethernet Cable. Power the DVR on.
IP & MAC Address The IP & MAC Addresses are necessary for DDNS Setup (for remote access to the DVR). To Locate the System information, Press the ENTER button on the Front Panel or Remote Control while viewing the Cameras. The System Info window will be displayed.
Setting Up Your DDNS Account Lorex offers a free DDNS service 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.
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1. Click the Create New Account link at the bottom of the form to submit your request. 2. Your Account information will be sent to you at the E-mail Address you used in Step 3. Service provider: User Name: Domain Name: Password: You will need this information for remote access to your System.
Router, it takes the data from the external IP address:port number and sends that data to an internal IP address:port number (i.e Router External IP 216.13.154.34:6100 to DVR Internal IP 192.168.0.3:6100). The instructions found online in the forwarding configurations for a selection of different router models.
MESSAGE (as long as the information is correct). Select OK to save the settings. NOTE: Once all Network settings are configured, the System can be accessed using the Lorex Client Software. Refer to Page 8 for Connection Manager details. Network Setup / Remote Access Overview...
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