Lorex ECO+ LH120 Series Quick Setup Manual

Quick Setup Guide
ECO+ LH120 Series
Digital Video Surveillance Recorder
Instant
Mobile
Viewing
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
1 X ECO+ 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 Instruction Manual
1 X Quick Start Guide
1 X CD
ATTENTION:
• This guide refers only to the DVR set-up.
• DVR model, number of channels/port configuration and HDD (hard disk drive)
capacity may vary by model. Check your package for specific content information.
• Monitor and cameras are not included.
• Broadband router and computer are required for local and remote monitoring
(not included).
It's all on the Web
For additional information, please visit:
www.lorextechnology.com
* 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 © 2011 LOREX. All rights reserved.
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Connecting Cameras
(not included)
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Connect BNC cameras to the
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BNC ports (VIDEO INPUT)
on the rear panel.
NOTE: Test the cameras prior to
selecting a permanent mounting
location by temporarily
connecting the cameras and NOTE: the 16 channel
cables to your DVR. model is shown
Connecting the USB Mouse
Connect the USB mouse
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to the top USB port on the
back panel of the DVR.
Connecting a Monitor
(not included)
Connect an VGA cable (not
3a
included) from your LCD
monitor to the VGA port on
the rear panel of the DVR.
OR
Connect an HDMI cable (not
3b
included) from your TV or LCD
monitor to the HDMI port on
the rear panel of the DVR.
OR
From one of the VIDEO
3c
OUTPUT ports connect a
BNC terminated cable (not
included) to a TV (RCA) or
CCTV monitor (BNC).
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Connect one end of the
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Ethernet cable to an available
LAN port of your router (not
included) and the other end to
the DVR's Network Port (LAN).
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Powering ON the DVR
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Connect the power cable to the DC 12V
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port on the rear panel and the power
cord into an electrical outlet. To power
on the DVR, turn the ON/OFF switch to
the ON position. At startup, the system
performs a basic system check and
runs an initial loading sequence. After
a few moments, the system loads a live
display view.
NOTE: Make sure all cameras and
cables are properly connected prior to
powering on the system.
Setting the Date & Time
1. Move the mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen to
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open the menu bar and select MAIN MENU.
2. Click SYSTEM.
3. Configure the date and press APPLY to save your
settings. Click OK. To finish, press EXIT.
It is important to set the correct time to assure accurate time
stamps on video recordings.
NOTE: By default, passwords are disabled on the system
(username and password are blank).
You do not need to enter a password when accessing any
system menus. For security purposes, it is highly recommended
to enable passwords on the system by clicking on System and
then Users.
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Using the Main Menu
Open the menu bar and select
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MAIN MENU (mouse only), or
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press the MENU/ESC button
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on the remote control or on the
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system front panel of the DVR.
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1. Display 5. Record
2. Search 6. Network
3. Alarm 7. Device
4. System 8. Advanced
Using a Mouse (Recommended)
1: Left-Button: Click to select a menu
2
option; during live viewing in split-
screen, double-click on a channel
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to view the selected channel in
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full-screen.; double-click the channel
again to return to split-screen view.
2: Right-Button: Click to open the
Menu Bar or to exit from a menu.
3: Scroll-Wheel: No function.
Other Control Options
The DVR can also be controlled using the front panel
3
buttons and the included remote control.
Front Panel Buttons
Remote Control
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 teach you how to
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locally view your system over the
LAN (local area network) using
your PC.
NOTE: This method only works
if your computer is on the same
network as the DVR.
To record your IP Address and Mac
Address open the menu bar and click
Main Menu>System>Info
Record the information in the section below:
IP ADDRESS: _______._______ ._______._______
MAC ADDRESS: _____:_____:_____:_____:_____:____
( Re quire d f or D D N S reg istra tio n)
Logging into Lorex Web Client (LOCALLY)
1. Launch Internet Explorer.
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2. In the address bar, enter the IP address of your DVR (recorded
in the previous step)
NOTE: Enter http:// followed by the IP address of your DVR (recorded
in step 3-1), then a colon followed by the HTTP Port number
(i.e. http://192.168.X.XXX).
3. Enter your user name and
password, then click LOGIN.
Your default login:
Username is "admin"
Password is left blank
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4. You must install the ActiveX plug-in for DVR Web Client to
function. Click the attention bar at the top of the main page and
select Install ActiveX Control. Lorex Web Client will reset.
5. Log in with your LAN user name and password. From the security
window, click Install.
Live Viewing Using the Web Client (LOCALLY)
Upon login, the Web Client main screen appears in your browser.
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Congratulations! You can now view & playback video on your PC via your LAN.
LH120 Series Quick Setup Guide - English - R1