Lorex LHB900 - HD Wire-Free Security System Quick Reference Manual

Before You Start

• Upgrade your DVR firmware and mobile app to the latest versions.
• Please note that an upload speed of 3 Mbps is required for remote video streaming. Up to 3 devices may connect to the system at the same time.
• Ensure you have completed initial setup of the Lorex Secure app and the DVR as detailed in the Quick Connection Guide.

App Overview

Channel Screen

Play back recorded video using the Lorex Secure app.

To play back recorded video:

1. Launch the Lorex Secure app.
2. Tap the camera you would like to view recordings from.
3. Tap .
4. The History screen opens:
   • Tap to select a date to search for recordings from.
   • Tap (iOS) / (Android) to filter results by type (Motion or Manual recording).
   • Tap one of the event thumbnails to play back the selected event.

Playback Controls

Device Settings

Change your device settings using the Lorex Secure app.

To change device settings:

1. Launch the Lorex Secure app.
2. Tap next to your wire-free system.
3. Configure the following as needed:

• Device Name: Enter a name of your choice for your wire-free security system (e.g., My Wire-Free System).
• Switch User: Tap to switch to a different user for the DVR. Password entry required.
• Update Password: Tap to change the password used to log in for the current user.
• Recording Length: Tap to specify how long (in seconds) the selected camera will record video for when motion is detected.
• Video Resolution: Tap to choose the recording resolution for the selected camera. You may choose 720P or 1080P.
• Device Time Zone: Tap to change the current time zone.
• Mobile Notifications: Tap to turn all notifications on / off (overrides channel settings – see the section "Lorex Secure: Channel Settings" below for details).
• Device Error Notifications: Tap to turn notifications for storage-related issues on / off.

4. Tap SAVE to save settings.

Channel Settings

Change settings for a specific channel using the Lorex Secure app.

To change device settings:

1. Launch the Lorex Secure app.
2. Tap the channel you wish to configure on the homescreen.
3. Tap .
4. Configure the following as needed:

• Channel Name: Enter a name of your choice for the selected channel (e.g., Living Room).
• Motion Notifications: Tap to turn motion notifications on / off for the selected channel.
  NOTE: Turning off Mobile Notifications in the Device Settings menu will override notification preferences for individual channels.
• Device Settings: Shortcut to Device Settings menu. See the section "Lorex Secure: Device Settings" above for details.

5. Tap Save to save settings.

DVR: Full Setup

The DVR setup detailed in the Quick Connection Guide is a simplified setup. In order to access features using the DVR, you must complete the full setup detailed below.

To set up the DVR:

1. Connect the wireless receiver to the USB port on the back panel of the DVR.
   NOTE: The receiver includes double-sided tape and mounting screws for optional wall mounting for improved line-of-sight with cameras.
   
2. Connect the DVR to your router using the included Ethernet cable.
   
3. Connect the included mouse to the USB port on the front panel of the DVR.
   
4. Connect a monitor (not included) to the HDMI or VGA port of the DVR (HDMI cable included; VGA cable not included).
   
5. Connect the included power adapter to the DVR. Wait a few minutes for the system to start up.
   

Using the Mouse

1. LEFT-CLICK:
   • During split-screen display mode: Double-click an individual channel to view it in full-screen. Double-click again to return to the split-screen display mode.
   • While navigating menus: Click to open a menu option.
2. RIGHT-CLICK:
   • During live view: Right-click anywhere on the screen to open the Quick Menu.
   • While navigating menus: Right-click to exit menus.
3. SCROLL WHEEL:
   • While navigating menus: Scroll to move up / down through the menu content.

NOTE: In live view, hover the mouse cursor over the top of the screen to open the Navigation Bar. Move the mouse cursor away from the top of the screen to close the Navigation Bar.

Initial Setup Wizard

When using the DVR for the first time, you will have to complete the DVR Setup Wizard to confirm the correct date and time for the system.

To complete the setup wizard:

1. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password you recorded on the Quick Connection Guide.
2. The Setup Wizard launches. Click Next to begin.
   
3. Click the arrow keys to select your region. Click Next to confirm.
   
4. Enter the date and time: Click the arrow keys to select your region. Click Next to confirm.
   
5. Enter the date and time:
   
6. Review the information you have set for the DVR. Click Accept to confirm.

Quick Menu

Right-click anywhere on the live viewing screen to open the Quick Menu.

Open Main Menu

Select camera/live display view

Search for and play back recordings

Search and Playback

Search for and play back video recordings on the DVR.

To play back recorded video:

1. From live view, right-click and then click Playback.
2. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password you recorded on the Quick Connection Guide.
3. Use the calendar on the left-side of the screen to select the date to playback.
4. Check off the channels you would like to search for recordings from on the left-side of the screen.
5. Click to search for recordings.
6. Search results appear as thumbnails. Double-click any recording to begin video playback.