DDNS SETUP ... 36 About the Lorex Client The Lorex Client software package allows you to access your Observation System from a remote location to view live and previously recorded video. • View and Record from your PC - Connect your Observation System to your Network •...
Operating System Processor Memory Hard Drive Please refer to the Lorex Client Software User Guide included with your Observation System for Visit the Lorex support website at http://www.lorexcctv.com for information on Windows Vista Windows 2000 Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional...
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 Observation System connection status.
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12. PTZ Control Button - Controls Cameras with PTZ & Focus configured (refer to the Instruction Manual for the Observation System). 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 Observation System. Adding a Group Group - Right click on ‘Site’ to add a New Group. A group can represent one or more Observation Systems.
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 Observation System: 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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Remote Observation Setup Recording Setup - Advanced Select the Advanced option from the Record Mode dropdown menu. An window will appear to indicate that the Mode has changed. • Camera Group - Select the Channel Area (CH1~4 or CH5~8) • Schedule Mode - Set to Weekly or Daily.
Camera Setup Settings for Individual Camera recording • Camera Group - Select Cameras 1~4 or 5~8 for setup. • Covert / Title - Sets the Covert status and Name for each camera. Refer Observation Instruction Manual for more details on the Covert Camera Setting. •...
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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Event/Sensor Setup • Alarm Input - Sets the Alarm Input Operation to Enabled or Disabled, and sets the Type to Normally Open or Normally Closed. Refer to the Observation System Manual for details on configuration of External Alarm devices. • HDD Event - Turns the Alarm On/Off when a problem is detected with the System Hard Drive.
Remote Observation Setup System Setup • System Info - Displays the System Information including the Software and Hardware versions, Video Signal type, IP and MAC addresses, and Disk Space usage. • SMTP - Setup the mail server and user’s E-mail (for email send on Event notification): •...
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 Observation System: 1. Select the Site profile from the Dropdown List. 2. Press the CONNECT button. Screen View Controls Single Camera View Quad View Sequence Mode Manual Switch Mode...
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 •...
Remote Monitoring Event Viewer • No - Event order number • DVR - Indicates the Observation System 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 Observation System 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.
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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 • Displays Observation System 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 Observation System 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). Web Client...
Network Setup / Remote Access Overview Network Setup / Remote Access Overview The SG17LD800 & SG19LD800 Series Observation Systems can be remotely controlled using your existing network and the Lorex Client software. 1. Connect the Observation System to the Router using the supplied Ethernet Cable. Power the Observation System on.
IP & MAC Address The IP & MAC Addresses are necessary for DDNS Setup (for remote access to the Observation System). 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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__________________________________________________________ * Only the first part of the Domain Name is required for setup on the SG17LD800 & SG19LD800 Systems. If the full Domain sent is tomsmith. strategicvista.net, the unit only requires that only tomsmith be entered. Network Setup / Remote Access Overview dns1.strategicvista.net...
Network Setup / Remote Access Overview Router Port Forwarding You will need to enable port forwarding on your Router to allow for external communications with your Observation System for ports: • TCP/IP PORT 6100 • WEB PORT 80 Computers, Observation Systems, and other devices inside your network can only communicate directly with each other within the internal network.
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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It’s all on the web Product Information User Manuals Quick Start Guides VISIT www.lorexcctv.com LOREX Technology Inc. Specification Sheets Software Upgrades Firmware Upgrades wwwlorexcctv.com...
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