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LOREX CLIENT 5.0Integrated Remote

Agent Software

Instruction ManualEnglish Version 1.0

MODEL:L19LD1600 Series

http://www.lorexcctv.com


Table of Contents

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Table of ContentsSystem Requirements ............................................................................... 3Lorex Integrated Remote Agent Software Installation .......................... 4~5Integrated Remote Agent Software - Main Screen ................................... 6Lorex Client 5.0 Software - Main Screen .................................................. 7Lorex Client 5.0 Software .................................................................... 8~14Lorex Backup .................................................................................... 15~20Remote Setup ......................................................................................... 21IRS Setup .......................................................................................... 22~23H.264 Viewer .................................................................................... 24~25Remote Access with the DDNS Service ................................................. 26

IP & MAC Address ..................................................................................................................... 27Finding Your External IP Address ............................................................................................. 27Router Port Forwarding ............................................................................................................. 28Setting Up Your DDNS Account ................................................................................................ 29DDNS SETUP ........................................................................................................................... 31My Connection Information ........................................................................................................ 32

Lorex Client 5.0 Remote Access Setup .................................................. 33Remote Viewing with Internet Explorer ............................................. 34~35Data Backup with Internet Explorer .................................................. 36~38

About the Lorex Client 5.0The Lorex Client 5.0 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

• Minimum System Requirements: Windows XP, Pentium 4 processor with 512MB RAM recommended

Please visit us on the web for the most current Manuals, Quick Start Guides and Firmware. Additional Language Manuals are also available at:


System Requirements

System RequirementsThe Lorex Client 5.0 software (included with the Observation System) has the following installation requirements.

Operating System Windows 2000

Windows XP Home Edition

Windows XP Professional

Processor .Pentium 4 - 1.5 GHz Processor (or equivalent)

Memory 256 MB RAM (512 Recommended)

Hard Drive 50 MB - Installation space required

* Additional Hard Drive space required for recording. Recorded file size will vary depending on recording quality settings

Minimum System Requirements:

Recommended System Requirements:

Operating System Windows XP Home Edition

Windows XP Professional

Processor Pentium 4 / 3 GHz Processor (or equivalent)

Memory 1024 MB RAM

Hard Drive 50 MB - Installation space required

* Additional Hard Drive space required for recording. Recorded file size will vary depending on recording quality settings

Internet Requirements Requires a high speed internet connection (minimum upload speed: 256Kb/s, download speed512Kb/s) and a broadband router – not included.

Typical network remote viewing at 1-2FPS. It is recommended to use the H.264 Viewer for higher speed over the network.

Please check with your Internet Provider for your current upload and download speeds.

Please refer to the Lorex Client 5.0 Software User Guide included with your Observation System for further details. Visit the Lorex support website at http://www.lorexcctv.com for information on

Windows Vista compatibility.

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Lorex Integrated Remote Agent Software Installation

Lorex Integrated Remote Agent Software InstallationPlace the Installation CD in the CD-ROM Drive of your Computer. Select the Install Wizard for the Lorex Client 5.0 Software to begin.

1. Click the NEXT button on all dialogue windows to continue the Installation:

2. Press the Install Button to initialize the installation process.

NOTE: If the Installation Process does not automatically start, you will have to begin the installation process manually:

• Double Click the MY COMPUTER icon on your Desktop

• Double Click the CD-ROM DRIVE (Drive Letter will vary depending on the number of drives in your computer)

• Double Click the LOREXCLIENT.EXE file (may appear as LOREX CLIENT with no file extension, depending on your system settings.

The Installation Process will begin.

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Lorex Integrated Remote Agent Software Installation

Program Shortcuts

• Start Menu - Programs - Lorex Client

Lorex Internet Remote Software

• Desktop Shortcut for:


3. The installation process will continue. Once the install is complete, press the Finish button.

NOTE: Make sure to close all open programs and save any open files before rebooting the system.


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Integrated Remote Agent Software - Main Screen

Integrated Remote Agent Software - Main ScreenThe Lorex Client allows you to remotely connect to your system, and view live images.

1. Lorex Client 5.0 - Used to remotely connect and view video from the remote system in JPEG2000 compression.

2. Lorex Backup - Used to connect to the System, and retrieve data backup to the local PC.

3. Lorex Player 5.0 - Used to playback data retrieved using the Lorex Backup.

4. Remote Setup - Configuration and setup for remote access.

5. IRS Setup - Used to configure the DDNS Settings (must be setup prior to using the H.264 Viewer).

6. H.264 Viewer - Used to remotely connect and view video from the remote System in H.264 compression.

7. Exit - Exits the Integrated Remote Access program.

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1. Lorex Client 5.0 2. Lorex Backup 3. Lorex Player 5.0

4. Remote Access Setup 5. IRS Setup (for H.264 Viewer) 6. H.264 Viewer

7. Exit

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Lorex Client 5.0 Software - Main Screen

Lorex Client 5.0 Software - Main ScreenThe Lorex Client allows you to remotely connect to your system, and view live images.

NOTE: Remote viewing or playback is dependant on your connection speed, internet traffic and other network factors - the speed is normally 1~2 FPS (frames per second).

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. Also shows the current Time & Date.

1. Main Screen - Camera View 2. Connection Status 3. Screen View

4. PTZ Controls 5. Sequence View 6. Camera Selection Buttons

7. Connect

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10. Setup 11. Exit

8. Disconnect 9. Playback

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3. SCREEN VIEW- Changes the live camera view between Single Channel, Quad, 9 and 16 Channel views.

4. PTZ CONTROL BUTTONS - Controls Cameras with PTZ & Focus configured (refer to the Instruction Manual for the Observation System). Additional setup within the Lorex Client 5.0 is required for PTZ Camera functionality. PTZ Cameras are not included with the system.

• Zoom / Focus - Use the +/- buttons to zoom/focus in and out.

• Pan/Tilt Controls - Use the arrows to control the Pan/Tilt of the camera.

• PTZ ID - Displays the camera (PTZ ID) currently under control.

5. SEQUENCE - Changes the onscreen view to Sequence Mode (sequence between Cam 1~16)

6. CAMERA SELECTION BUTTONS - Press buttons 1~4 to select a Camera Number for display.

7. CONNECT - Connect to the Observation System (based on the settings configured in the Setup Menu).

8. DISCONNECT - Disconnects from the Observation System.

9. PLAYBACK - Accesses previously recorded data for playback on the Lorex Client 5.0 Software. This option is only available when you are remotely connected to the system.

10. SETUP - Enters the Setup Menu for remote connection to the Observation System.

11. EXIT- Closes the Lorex Client 5.0 software.



7. Connect

10. Setup 11. Exit



Setup & Configuration Menu

The Setup Menu contains the information to allow the user to remotely connect to the Observation System.

IP/PORT Tab

1. NAME - Enter a name for the Observation System Connection (i.e. System, Office, etc.)

2. ADDRESS - Enter the IP address for the DVR if directly connected to a Modem. If the Observation System is connected to a router, you will be assigned an IP address automatically.

3. USER ID - Enter the User ID ‘ADMIN’

4. ADDRESS LIST - Provides a listing of all previously configured Observation Systems.

5. MANUAL / DDNS - Changes the connection type between using a Manual Setup or using a DDNS setup for connection. See Remote Access with the DDNS Service section for DDNS configuration and use.

6. PORT - Enter the port number for the Observation System (50000 by default).

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7. PASSWORD - Enter the Admin password for the Observation System (blank by default).

8. SAVE / DELETE - Save the current settings. To delete an existing setting, choose it from the list (see #4), and press DELETE.

9. OK / CANCEL - Press OK to accept the current screen, or press CANCEL to exit.

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DDNS Tab

NOTE: This tab only becomes active if the DDNS Button is selected on the IP/PORT Tab.

1. USER NAME - Enter the name used during the DDNS Setup process. See Remote Access with the DDNS Service section for DDNS configuration and use.

2. DVR NAME - Enter the name used during the DDNS Setup process. See Remote Access with the DDNS Service section for DDNS configuration and use.

3. SAVE - Saves the current settings to the DDNS List.

4. LOAD - Opens the DDNS List (DDNS Loader Window). Previous configurations can be loaded and deleted from this screen.

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5. IP ADDRESS - Displays the IP Address and Port Number of the current Observation System configuration.

6. USER ID - Enter the User ID ‘ADMIN’

7. PASSWORD - Enter the Admin password for the Observation System (blank by default).

8. GET IP - Press the GET IP button to retrieve the current Observation System IP Address and Port Number from the DDNS Server.

9. OK / CANCEL - Press OK to accept the current screen, or press CANCEL to exit.

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SAVE Tab

1. CIRCULAR MONITORING INTERVAL - Sets up Sequential display length for the cameras (between 10 seconds to 19 seconds).

2. SCAN RATE - Selects the Fast Forward speed (FF) for video playback to 1x, 2x, 4x, 16x or 64x.

3. SET PATH - Choose a directory to save video onto the local PC. If no path is set, the program will save the files to the C:\PrograM Files\Remote_J2K directory.

4. SELECT LOCATION (...) - Allows the user to navigate and set a different save directory on the local PC.

5. RUN IN FULL SCREEN MODE - Sets the interface to load to the size of the entire screen.

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Network Speed Tab

1. SINGLE CHANNEL - NETWORK SPEED VALUE - Set the network transmission speed for single channel view (1 = low ~ 10 = high).

2. QUAD CHANNEL - NETWORK SPEED VALUE - Set the network transmission speed for quad channel split screen view (1 = low ~ 10 = high).

3. 9 CHANNEL - NETWORK SPEED VALUE - Set the network transmission speed for 9 channel split screen view (1 = low ~ 10 = high).

4. 16 CHANNEL - NETWORK SPEED VALUE - Set the network transmission speed for 16 channel split screen view (1 = low ~ 10 = high).

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Remote Playback Interface

The Remote Playback interface allows the software to playback previously recorded video from the Observation System.

NOTE: You must have an active connection to the Observation System before the Remote Playback will function. Remote playback is dependant on your connection speed, internet traffic and other network factors - the speed is normally 1~2 FPS (frames per second). For faster playback, it is recommended to download previously recorded video using the backup function and backup player.

Regardless of the network playback speed, video is being recorded on your system in real time, and can be viewed when you are at the system or through the backup player with faster FPS.

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1. MAIN DISPLAY WINDOW - Displays the video playback in Single or Quad viewing mode.

2. CALENDAR SEARCH - Search for recorded video by date. Use the dropdown menus to select the Month and Year, or use the arrows on the right to move month by month. Once the date is selected, press the PLAY button and the video will load in the Main Display window for playback.

3. PLAYBACK STATUS DISPLAY - Displays the Start and End Time and Date for the currently loaded recording.

4. SCREEN VIEW- Changes the live camera view between Single Channel and Quad Channel views. When the screen is in QUAD view mode, any quadrant can be double clicked to load the channel in Full Screen mode.

5. PLAYBACK CONTROLS -

6. TIME SELECTION BAR - Drag the mouse along the bar to select the playback time (0~24 hrs). This option is only available when the system is not in active playback mode (video must be paused).


8. LOCAL BACKUP CONTROLS -

• SAVE - Save the current onscreen video image as a JPG file to the local PC. (when playback is paused).• RECORD - Save the current onscreen video as a AVI file to the local PC.• PRINT - Prints the current onscreen image (when playback is paused).• EVENT - Displays the Event List from the DVR. Event items can be selected for playback.

9. EXIT- Closes the Lorex Client 5.0 software.



7. Connect 8. Disconnect 9. Playback

• Fast Rewind (RW); Fast Forward (FF)

• Rewind (1x); Stop/Pause Playback; Fast Forward (1x)

• Go to the beginning of the recording; Go to the end of the recording

• Jump to the previous hour; Jump to the next hour

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Lorex Backup

Lorex BackupThe Lorex Backup retrieves data from the remote System.

1. Backup Information - Enter the System Connection information, including:

• IP Address: Enter the IP address of the System.• Network Port: Enter the port for the System (50000 by default).• User ID: Enter “Admin”• User Password: Enter Admin's password (blank by default)• Save File Path: Set a path to save the backup file (This function is active only when the

connection is established)• Start Backup Time: The start time of file backup (This function is only active under the

connection is established”)• End Backup Time: The end time of file backup (This function is only active under the connection

is established”)

2. Connection Setup -

• Connect Test: To test the connection status.• Unlock: To get the record start/End time of DVR.• Set Backup Time: Set the start/end time, size and path of file backup.• Start Backup: Active the backup function.

1. Backup Information 2. Connection Setup 3. DVR Server Information

4. Backup Status 5. Setup / Close

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3. DVR Server Information - he information of DVR Server]

• Recorded Start Time: Indicate the recorded start time.• Recorded End Time: Indicate the recorded end time.• Update: Update the recorded time.

4. Backup Status -

• Message: Indicate the backup status.• Receive Rate: Indicate the percentage of backup image received.• Backup Rate: Indicate the completed percentage of backup image received.• Receive bps: Indicate the bps of backup image received.• Save Size: Indicate the size of backup image saved.

5. Setup / Close - The Setup accesses the remote system setup. Close will exit the program.

Backup Procedure

1. Select the “Connect Test” button to test the status of the System Connection.

2. Select the “Unlock” button to get the Record start/End time from the System.

3. Select the “Set Backup Time” setting to configure the backup function

• Indicate the recorded start/end time• Click [Find] to set the path for saving the backup file• Set the file size of backup file (30~700MB)• Set the start/end time of file backup

4. Click the “Apply” button to apply all settings

5. Select “Start Backup” to begin the backup process

NOTE: The User can cancel the backup at any time.

1. Backup Information 2. Connection Setup 3. DVR Server Information

4. Backup Status 5. Setup / Close

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Lorex Backup

Opening an AJP File

The Backup files are saved as AJP Files.

1. Press the OPEN Button to access the File Menu.

2. Navigate to the File Location (CD Drive). Select the file and press the OPEN Button.

Saving a JPG File

1. To save a still image during video playback (when in FULL SCREEN MODE), click EDIT.

2. Select SAVE to save the picture as JPG file, or select PRINT to print the image.

CONTROLS:

• CONTRAST / BRIGHT / SHARPEN - Adjust the image parameters.

• SAVE - Saves the image as a JPG file.

• PRINT - Prints the image.

• EXIT - Exit the EDIT mode.

Saving an AVI File

During playback, you can save the backup file to AVI format.

1. Open the backup file from CD, and set the playback to where you want to start saving the AVI file. Select AVI SAVE to open the AVI SAVE dialog window.

2. Select the channel, frame rate, and AVI image size:

• CHANNEL - Select a channel to save

• FRAME RATE - Select how many frames to save every second

• SIZE - Set the resolution as 360*240 or 720*480

3. Select START to save and END to stop the process.

Click AVI SAVE again to close the AVI SAVE dialog window.

Lorex Backup

Lorex Player 5.0 SoftwareThe Lorex Player allows you to playback data on your PC which was previously retrieved from your System.

1. Main Screen Camera View - Displays the cameras during video playback.

2. Playback Position Bar - Click and drag the bar to change the video playback time.

3. Playback Speed Settings:

• SPEED: Adjust the speed of fast forward

• DELAY: Adjust the speed of reward

4. Current Time Display - Displays the time on the PC

5. Playback Status - Displays the Start and End time of the selected video backup file.

6. Screen Display - Changes the screen display to Single, Quad, 9 or 16 Channel View. Select a camera number to display the selected video channel onscreen.

1. Main Screen Camera View 2. Playback Position Bar 3. Playback Speed Settings

4. Current Time Display 5. Playback Status 6. Screen Display

7. Audio Playback

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7. Audio Playback - Controls the audio playback:

• ON: Turns the playback of audio ON or OFF.

• Ch1~4: Select an audio channel 1~4 for playback.

8. Playback Functions:

• OPEN: Opens the backup file.

• EDIT: Edits the backup image.

• AVI SAVE: Saves the backup file to an AVI file format.

• EXIT: Closes the Player program.

9. Playback Controls:

• Return to the beginning of the video.

• Fast Reverses the playback.

• Reverses the playback.

• Pause the playback.

• Play the Video.

• Fast Forward the playback.

• Go to the end of the Video Playback.

Saving an AVI File

1. Click to open the backup file

2. Click to select single channel.

3. Click to open the AVI SAVE function.

4. CHANNEL: Select a single channel

• FRAMERATE: Set the frame rate• SIZE: Set the file size of AVI SAVE• START: Start AVI SAVE• STOP: Stop AVI SAVE

5. The AVI file path will be saved under C:\WEB_BACKUP

1. Main Screen - Camera View 2. Playback Speed Bar 3. Playback Speed Settings

4. Current Time Display 5. Playback Status 6. Screen Display

7. Audio Playback 8. Playback Functions 9. Playback Controls

Lorex Backup

Using the Edit Tool

1. CONTRAST

• Increase contrast.

• Decrease contrast.

2. BRIGHTNESS

• Increase brightness.

• Decrease brightness.

3. SHARPNESS

• Increase sharpness.

4. BLUR

• Increase softness.

5. SAVE

• Saves video in JPEG file format to the folder where the player is installed (C:\WEB_BACKUP).

6. PRINT

• Prints current still video image.

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Remote SetupThe Remote Setup allows you to change Menu settings on your remote System. The controls that can be adjusted include SYSTEM CONFIGURATION, RECORD SETTINGS & EXTERNAL DEVICES.

1. Status Window - Displays the status of the Remote System, and allows the user to change settings.

2. IP Address - Enter the external IP address for the Remote System.

3. Port - Enter the port (default: 50000)

4. ID - Enter the ID for connection to the system (default: Admin)

5. Password - Enter the password that matches the ID (default: blank)

6. Connect / Disconnect - Connects or disconnects to the Remote System.

7. Close - Exits the program.

1. Status Window 2. IP Address 3. Port

4. ID 5. Password 6. Connect / Disconnect

7. Close

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IRS Setup

IRS SetupThe IRS Setup contains the configuration for the DDNS (must be configured prior to using the H.264 Viewer).

1. IP LIST - Lists the saved System IP addresses.

2. REGISTERING SITE - Used to add new System Information to the list.

3. UPDATE - Used to make changes to existing site information.

4. DELETE - Used to delete System profiles.

5. SAVE - Saves changes to the selected IP address.

6. OK - Select and exit IRS setup.

7. CANCEL - Exits the IRS setup screen.

1. IP List 2. Registering Site 3. Update

4. Delete 5. Save 6. OK

7. Cancel

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1. MANUAL/DDNS - Select the type of connection for the System:

• MANUAL: Enter the System IP address.

• DDNS: Enter member ID which you registered in DDNS server.

2. USER NAME & DVR NAME - Enter the System name which you registered on the DDNS server.

3. GET IP- Checks the connection to the DDNS Server, and retrieves IP address information.

4. ADDRESS & PORT - Manually enter the IP address and port.

5. ID & PASSWORD - Enter the ID and password for the System (same as the System login):

• Default ID: admin

• Default password: (no password)

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H.264 ViewerThe H.264 viewer is used to remotely monitor the system using H.264 compression.

1. Main Screen Camera View - Displays the cameras during video playback.

2. Camera Channels - Switch between cameras 1~16 for onscreen display.

3. Connection Information - Enter the connection information by using the IRS Setup program, or by manually entering information:

• IP: Enter the IP address of the System• PORT: Enter the PORT for the system (default 50000)• ID: Enter ID (default: ADMIN)• PW: Enter the password (default: blank)

NOTE: To use the DDNS as a connection type, you must first enter the DDNS information into the IRS Setup Program.

4. Connect / Disconnect / Setup - Used to connect or disconnect from a configured System. Use the setup to configure the data transfer (NVS) settings.

5. Status Windows - Displays the current connection status and bit rate.

6. Function Buttons - The FRZ, PIP, Mode, and SEQ buttons are used to control the live video display. The K.LOCK button is used to lock the DVR operations both locally and remotely. Click the K.LOCK again, and enter the Admin's password (and click ENTER) to unlock.

1. Main Screen View 2. Registering Site 3. Connection Information

4. Connect / Disconnect / Setup 5. Status Windows 6. Function Buttons

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NVS Setup

The parameters below will allow you to optimize the image quality for your specific network bandwidth.

1.Bitrate - Set the data transfer size from the remote system. With a larger bitrate, the images will be of better quality. However, with a larger bit rate, the image display may not be as smooth.

• Set Values: 100Kb ~ 2500Kb, can be adjusted by 50K increments

2. GOP (Group of Pictures)- The GOP controls the image per second transfer from the system. With a larger GOP, the quality will be better, however the transfer may be slower.

3. Frame Rate - Controls the DATA RATE from the remote system. Typically a higher frame rate should result in a smoother image, however due to data compression and bandwidth constraints with H.264 compression, it is recommended to set the frame rate to 10~15 FPS for higher quality network viewing.

4. Resolution - Set the Data Resolution transfer from the remote system. Options include:

• 160*120

• 320*240

• 640*480

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Remote Access with the DDNS Service

Remote Access with the DDNS ServiceThe L15LD400 Series Observation System can be remotely controlled using your existing network and the Lorex Client 5.0 software. Recording times may vary - please use the Recording Calcula-tor provided with the CD to find an approximate recording time calculation.

1. Connect the Observation System to the Router using the supplied Ethernet Cable. Power the Observation System on.

NOTE: The Observation System must be connected to the router prior to powering on the system. This allows the system to communicate on your network

2. Find the IP address of your Observation System through the Menu System on the unit. To locate your External IP address, visit http://www.showmyip.com

3. Enable PORT FORWARDING on your Router. Refer to the CD, Lorex Website or the Router Manufacturer’s websites for further assistance with your specific network setup and hardware.

4. Set up a DDNS web account at http://www.lorexddns.com/

5. Setup the Observation System DDNS (based on information setup on the DDNS website in step 4).

6. Install the Software on your PC. Configure the software to connect using the DDNS.

OBSERVATION SYSTEM

ROUTER(Not Included)

PC(Not Included)

INTERNET

http://www.lorexddns.com/

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IP & MAC Address

1. Access the Main Menu Setup screens, and navigate to the SYSTEM MENU - EXTERNAL DEVICE - TCP/IP SETUP - IP SETUP option.

2. Record the MAC Address of your system. This information is NECESSARY for the DDNS Setup process. The MAC Address is 12 characters with no spaces or dashes.

3. Confirm that the DHCP MODE is set to AUTOMATIC. This will allow your system to lease an IP ADDRESS from your router. If the system is not set to AUTOMATIC, change the setting and click IP DETECT - the system will obtain an IP address.

4. The IP PORT is 50000 by default. The IP Address, Gateway and Subnet are assigned to your system by your router. If the settings are not displayed, and the unit is set to DHCP MODE: AUTOMATIC, you may need to click IP DETECT - the system will obtain an IP address.

5. Press ESC to exit.

NOTE: The system will lease networking information from your Router. If you wish to set your information manually, then set the DHCP MODE to MANUAL. Please consult your Hardware Manual for further Menu options.

Finding Your External IP Address

You will need to have your External IP address to confirm the configuration of your DDNS account. One of the fastest ways to find this information is to use a 3rd Party website such as http://www.showmyip.comYour IP address can also be found within your Router settings. Refer to your router user guide for further details.

NOTE: Your External IP address may occasionally change, based on your specific Internet Provider. A DDNS Service allows you to connect to your unit, regardless of an IP Address change by providing you with a Dynamic Address (and connecting via your system specific MAC address).

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Router Port Forwarding

You will need to enable port forwarding on your Router to allow for external communications with your Observation System for port:

• PORT 50000

Computers, Observation Systems, and other devices inside your network can only communicate directly with each other within the internal network. Computers and systems outside your network cannot directly communicate with these devices. When a system on the internal network needs to send or receive information from a system outside the network (i.e. from the Internet), the information is sent to the Router.

When a computer on the Internet needs to send data to your internal network, it sends this data to the external IP address of the Router. The Router then needs to decide where this data is to be sent to. This is where setting up Port Forwarding becomes important.

Port Forwarding tells the router which device on the internal network to send the data to. When you set up port forwarding on your Router, it takes the data from the external IP address:port number and sends that data to an internal IP address:port number

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The instructions found online in the Router Configuration Guide will assist you in the port forwarding configurations for a selection of different router models.

Visit our Consumer Guides Support website at http://www.lorexcctv.com for more details

ComputerInternal IP192.168.0.2

Observation SystemInternal IP192.168.0.3

RouterInternal IP192.168.0.1

RouterExternal IP216.13.154.34

NETWORK EXAMPLE

Internet Internal Network

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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.

1. Navigate to http://www.lorexddns.com/

2. Select the REGISTER option from the list on the left side of the screen.

3. Complete the NEW USER fields with your personal information:

• USER NAME - Enter the desired User Name for connection.

• USER PASSWORD / CONFIRM PASSWORD - Enter and confirm a password for the connection.

NOTE: The username and password provided are NOT the same as the ADMIN/PASSWORD on the Observation System. These credentials are used for your specific connection to your unit.

• EMAIL - Enter your Email Address.

Press the OK button to save the settings.

A Successful Registration window will appear.

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4. Once the account has been created, you will need to login using your credentials (as set in step 3).

Once the Username and Password have been entered, press the LOG IN button to access the Configuration Menu.

5. Select the ADD DVR link from the top of the page:

The DVR Setup screen will appear:

• DVR NAME - Enter the desired name for your Observation System (i.e. MyBusinessName, etc.) to a maximum of 20 numbers and letters.

• MAC ADDRESS - Enter the MAC Address from the system (as retrieved from the System Information in the IP & MAC Address section on page 16). The MAC Address is 12 characters with no spaces or dashes.

• MJPEG / Dual Codec / H.264 - Select the option for Dual Codec.

• IP ADDRESS & PORT - This information can be left blank - the DDNS Service will access your unit based on the MAC Address.


Press OK to save the settings. Once the settings are saved, the configuration will appear in your DDNS List. This configuration can now be added to the Observation System.

DDNS SETUP

Once the DDNS settings have been configured online, the information must be entered on the Observation System to allow for remote connection via the Lorex Client 5.0 Software (or through Internet Explorer):

1. Access the Main Menu Setup screens, and navigate to the SYSTEM MENU - EXTERNAL DEVICE - TCP/IP SETUP - DDNS SETUPoption.

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2. Set the DDNS ENABLE to ON.

3. The following will automatically complete after clicking the Register option:

• DNS SERVER - Confirm that the IP address is set to 202.133.244.128.

• INTERVAL - Set an interval for the DVR to auto-update its IP address to DDNS server (D- days / H- hours / M- minutes).

• REGISTER - Connect to the DDNS server and register the DVR information to DDNS database

NOTE: Choose the Register option. The system will automatically be completed:

• DNS STATUS - Indicates the current status of DDNS connection.

• IP ADDRESS - Indicates the local IP address assigned by the router (the internal IP address of your system).

• IP PORT - Indicates the current port number in the system (50000 by default).

• REMAIN TIME - Indicate the remaining time until the System next updates the IP address with the DDNS Service.

• LAST REGISTRATION DATE - Indicates the last successful date and time that an update occurred.

Save the changes, and exit from the menu.

My Connection Information

Record your system specific information below for easy reference:

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Internal IP Address (on the System): ___________________________________________

External IP Address*: ________________________________________________________

MAC Address (on the System): ________________________________________________

User Name (as set in the DDNS Website): ________________________________________

Password (as set in the DDNS Website): _________________________________________

DVR Name (as set in the DDNS Website): ________________________________________


Lorex Client 5.0 Remote Access Setup

The remote connection information needs to be added to the Lorex Client software to allow for a remote connection (using DDNS).

1. Load the Lorex Client 5.0 Software. Click on SETUP to add the configuration.

2. The Remote Viewer Setup window will load to the IP/PORT Tab. Click on the DDNS option (all settings will be greyed out).

3. Enter your DDNS Information as follows:

• USER NAME - Enter the user name you configured on the DDNS Website (default is set to GROUP as an example, and can be deleted).

• DVR NAME - Enter the DVR name you configured on the DDNS Website.

4. Click the SAVE Button to accept the settings.

5. Click on the GET IP button to retrieve the IP Address and Port Number from the DDNS Server.

6. Enter the User ID and Password for the Observation System:

• User ID - admin (default)

• Password - leave blank (default)

NOTE: It is highly recommended that you change the System password. Please refer to your Hardware Manual for menu settings.

7. Press OK to save the settings, and close the configuration window.

8. Click the CONNECT button. Select the Remote Site from the list (click to highlight), and click the OK button to remotely access your Observation System.

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Remote Viewing with Internet Explorer

Remote Viewing with Internet ExplorerVideo from the Observation System van be viewed using the Internet Explorer interface (for remote viewing and backup). All Remote functionality through the Internet Explorer interface is provided at http://www.lorexddns.com.

Log in using the User Name and Password configured during the DDNS setup.Select the Web link option to load the Internet Explorer interface.

NOTE: If the web interface fails to load, or a Security Warning window appears, log out of the DVR list, and select the F&Q from the login screen. A list of Frequently Asked Questions will help you to change the security settings in Internet Explorer.

ATTENTION: The web interface may take a few minutes to load - please be patient!

The first time the Web Interface loads, you will be required to download the Internet Explorer Remote Web software on the PC. Click the INSTALL button to complete the setup process.

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Remote Viewing with Internet Explorer

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Web Player Interface Screen

1. MAIN SCREEN - Displays live Camera images (delays in images are due to Network speed and connectivity strength).

2. SYSTEM INFO - Displays the IP Address, Port Number, User Name and Password for remote connection to the System.

3. CONNECT / DISCONNECT - Connect to / Disconnect from the Observation System (based on the settings configured in the Setup Menu).

4. CONNECTION STATUS- Displays the Observation System connection status.

5. SCREEN VIEW- Changes the live camera view between Single Channel and Multiple Channel views.


7. PTZ CONTROL BUTTONS - Controls Cameras with PTZ & Focus configured (refer to the Instruction Manual for the Observation System). PTZ Camera is not included.

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Data Backup with Internet Explorer

Data Backup with Internet ExplorerVideo from the Observation System can be backed up to the local PC using the Internet Explorer interface. All Remote functionality through the Internet Explorer interface is provided at http://www.lorexddns.com.

Log in using the User Name and Password configured during the DDNS setup.Select the Web link option to load the Internet Explorer interface.

NOTE: If the web interface fails to load, or a Security Warning window appears, log out of the DVR list, and select the F&Q from the login screen. A list of Frequently Asked Questions will help you to change the security settings in Internet Explorer.

ATTENTION: The web interface may take a few minutes to load - please be patient!

The first time the Web Interface loads, you will be required to download the Internet Explorer Remote Web software on the PC. Click the INSTALL button ton complete the setup process.

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Web Backup Interface Screen

1. BACKUP INFORMATION - Sets the backup criteria for:

• IP ADDRESS & PORT - Provide the network information for connection to the System.

• USER ID & PASSWORD - Provide the User ID (admin) and Password (blank) for the System.

• SAVE FILE PATH - Set the path for data backup on the local system.

• START & END BACKUP TIME - Set the Starting and Ending Dates and Times for the backup.

2. FUNCTION SETUP - Controls the backup process:

• CONNECT TEST - Tests the connection to the System (status check).

• UNLOCK - Retrieves the record Start / End time for the System.

• SET BACKUP TIME - Set the Start and End times and size for the backup.

• START BACKUP - Begins the backup process.

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3. DVR SERVER INFORMATION - Displays the date of the first and last records on the System. Press the Update button to retrieve the most current information.

4. BACKUP STATUS - Displays information about the backup process:

• MESSAGE - Displays the backup status

• RECEIVE RATE - Indicates the percentage of the backup received.

• BACKUP RATE - Indicates the total completed percentage of the received backup.

• RECEIVE BPS - Indicates the rate (in bps) of the transfer of data.

• SAVE SIZE - Indicates the size of the backup data.

Backup Procedure

1. Select the CONNECT TEST to test the status of the System connection.

2. Select the UNLOCK button to get the current Recording Start and End times from the System.

3. Select the SET BACKUP TIME button to configure the backup function:

• RECORD START / END TIMES - Set the date and time for the Start and End of the desired backup.

• SAVE FILE PATH - Set the local path for data backup (on the local PC).

• MAXIMUM FILE SIZE - Set the maximum backup file size (30~700MB)

• BACKUP START/END TIME - Set the Year, Month, Day, Hour and Minute for the data backup.

Click the APPLY button, then the CLOSE button to save the settings.

4. Click the START BACKUP button to begin the backup process.

NOTE: The backup process can be cancelled at any time by clicking the CLOSE button on the Main Backup screen.

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Play Backup Files with Internet Explorer

Log in using the User Name and Password configured during the DDNS setup. Select the Backup Player link to load the Internet Explorer interface.

The System Backup Player loads to the following screen:

1. MAIN SCREEN - Displays the backup Video (Camera images).

2. TIME - Displays the time on the Local PC

3. DATE / TIME - Displays the Date and Time for the Start and End of the video playback.

4. SCREEN VIEW- Changes the playback camera view between Single Channel and Multi Channel views.

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