Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Front Panel
- Rear Panel
- Basic Setup
- Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras
- Step 2: Connect the Mouse
- Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable
- Step 4: Connect the Monitor
- Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR
- Step 6: Verify Camera Image
- Step 7: Set the Time
- Default System Password & Port Numbers
- Quick Access to System Information
- Connecting Cameras
- Mouse Control
- Remote Control
- Using the On-Screen Display
- Setting the Date and Time
- Recording
- Playback and Backup
- Managing Passwords
- Using the Main Menu
- Display
- Configuring Custom Channel Names
- Changing the Position of the Channel Name
- Adjusting Camera Color Settings
- Enabling Covert Recording
- Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display
- Configuring Sequence Time
- Changing the Video-out Resolution
- Restoring the System’s Resolution if you see a Blank Screen
- Adjusting Menu Transparency
- Adjusting the Video Margin
- Adding Privacy Zones
- Record
- Search
- Network
- Alarm
- Device
- System
- Advanced
- Display
- Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity
- Lorex Client 11: Client Software for PC
- Remote Viewing Interface
- Logging into the System
- Changing Viewing Modes
- Taking Screen Shots
- Recording Video
- Showing / Hiding Channels
- Adjusting Sub-menu Options
- Changing the Save Directory of Screenshots or Recorded Video
- Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only)
- Configuring PTZ Settings
- Video Playback
- Configuring Display Settings
- Configuring Privacy Zone Settings
- Configuring Recording Parameters
- Configuring the Recording Schedule
- Configuring System Recording Quality
- Configuring Basic Network Settings
- Configuring the System Substream
- Configuring Email Notification Settings
- Changing the Mobile User Name and Password
- Configuring DDNS Settings
- Configuring Motion Detection Settings
- Configuring your System to "Beep" During Motion
- Configuring Alarm Notifications
- Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode
- Configuring PTZ Parameters
- Configuring the System Time and Date
- Changing the System’s Menu Time Out
- Configuring System User Accounts
- Viewing System Information
- Upgrading System Firmware
- Restoring Default Settings
- Configuring Event Settings
- Configuring Auto-Reboot
- Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC
- Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac
- Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device
- Appendix A: System Specifications
- Appendix B: Connecting a PTZ Camera
- Appendix C: Connecting Additional External Monitors
- Appendix D: Recording Audio
- Appendix E: Replacing the Hard Drive
- Troubleshooting
- Getting Started

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Appendix A: System Specifications
Appendix A: System Specifications
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subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications, and prices without
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SYSTEM
Operating System Linux (embedded)
Pentaplex Simultaneous View, Record, Playback, Backup & Remote Monitoring
Number of Channels 4/8/16 Channel
Inputs/Outputs
Video IN 4/8/16 x 1Vp-p, CVBS, 75ohms, BNC
Video OUT 2 x BNC
VGA OUT 4 ch: Yes
8 ch: Yes
16 ch: VGA port works only when HMDI is not used
HDMI Yes
Audio IN 4 Line in(RCA), G.711(4&8 ch), 16 Line in(BNC), G.711(16 ch)
Audio OUT 2 line out(RCA), G.711(4&8 ch), 2 line out(BNC), G.711(16 ch)
USB Port 2 at the back
Alarm IN 4 ch: 4 ch IN
8 ch: 4 ch IN
16 ch: 16 ch IN
Alarm OUT 1 ch OUT
Video Output Resolution 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, HDMI
PTZ control RS-485 Pelco D & P Protocol
Display
Live Display 4 ch: 1,4
8 ch: 1, 4, 8
16 ch: 1, 4, 9, 16
Live Display Speed 120 (4 ch)/ 240 (8 ch)/ 480 (16 ch) NTSC
100 (4 ch)/ 200 (8 ch)/ 400 (16 ch) PAL
OSD ON/OFF
System Navigation USB Mouse, IR Remote Controller, Front Panel
Motion Area Setting Adjustable grid (10 x15) NTSC
Adjustable grid (12 x15) PAL
Sensitivity levels 8
Firmware Upgrade Via USB device and Network
User Authority By user group
Time Synchronization Auto time sync by NTP server
RECORDING
Video Compression H.264
Audio Compression G.711
Recording Resolution NTSC: 360x240 (CIF), 720x240 (HD1), 720x480 (D1)
PAL: 360x288 (CIF), 720x288 (HD1), 720x576 (D1)
Recording Speed: 4 ch: 120/100 (NTSC/PAL) @ CIF, HD1, 60/50 (NTSC/PAL) @ D1
8 ch: 240/200 (NTSC/PAL) @ CIF, 120/100(NTSC/PAL) @ HDI,
60/50 (NTSC/PAL) @ D1
16 ch: 480/400 (NTSC/PAL) @ CIF, 240/120(NTSC/PAL) @
HDI, 120/100 (NTSC/PAL) @ DI
Recording Resolution Setting Per camera for different resolutions (CIF/2CIF/D1)
Recording Quality Control 3 levels
Recording Schedule By hour, by day, by recording mode, by alarm, by ch
Pre Recording Max. 10 Secs
Post Recording Max. 5 Minutes
Reliability Watch-Dog, Auto-recovery after power failure
Covert Video Yes
PLAYBACK
Playback Channel 1~4 Adjustable(4 ch), 1~8 Adjustable (8 ch), 1~16
Adjustable (16 ch)
Playback Speed Variable Max 16x
Playback Players Backup Player
Search By time & event
Log Search Up to 10,00,000 lines for alarm activated, motion
detected, configuration changes, connects/disconnects
and video loss.
Audio Play Yes
STORAGE & ARCHIVE
Storage 4 & 8 ch: Up to 1 HDD’s (SATA)
16 ch: Up to 2 HDD’s (SATA)
Maximum Capacity 4 & 8 ch: Up to 2TB
16 ch: Up to 2 x 1 TB
Backup Media USB Flash Drive & HDD
Backup File Format H.264 file (AVI generator included)
CONNECTIVITY
Easy Connect Lorex Auto Port Forward Wizard
Supported Operating Systems 4/8/16 ch: Windows™ XP, Vista, 7
4/8/16 ch: Mac OSX Snow Leopard 10.6 or above
Browsers Internet Explorer & Safari 5.1
Email notification Text with snapshot
Instant Smart Phone Compatibility† Smart Phone & Tablet Compatibility: iPad™,
iPhone™, BlackBerry (supported model numbers:
9000, 9700, 9800), Android (version 1.5 &
above), Windows Mobile (6.0, 6.5), Symbian
3rd & 5th generation phones.
DDNS Free Lorex DDNS
System Configuration Full setup configuration over network
Ports Programmable by User
Network Protocol TCP/IP / DHCP / UDP / DDNS / PPPoE
Network Interface 10/100-Base-TX, RJ-45
Network Speed Control 48Kb ~ 8MB/sec.
GENERAL
Power Consumption 4 & 8 ch: Approx. 10 watts
16 ch: Approx. 15 watts
Supply Voltage 4 & 8 ch: 100VAC-240VAC, 12VDC , 3A, 50/60Hz
16 ch: 100VAC-240VAC, 12VDC , 5A, 50/60Hz
Unit Dimensions 4 & 8 ch:11.81”/300mm x 8.66”/220mm x
(W x D x H) 1.97”/50mm
16 ch:14.96” /380mm x13.39”/340mm x
1.97”/50mm
Unit Weight (KGs) 4 & 8 ch: 1.7 kg/3.75 Lbs
16 ch: 3 kg/6.6 Lbs
Operating temperature 32° ~ 104° F / 0° ~ 40° C
Humidity 10 ~ 90% NC
DVR:
1. Recording time may vary based on recording resolution & quality, lighting
conditions and movement in the scene.
2. Requires a high speed internet connection and a router (not included).
† Smart Phone & Tablet Compatibility: iPad™, iPhone™, BlackBerry (supported
model numbers: 9000, 9700, 9800), Android (version 1.5 & above), Windows
Mobile (6.0, 6.5), Symbian 3rd & 5th generation phones. Mobile phone data
plan is required (not included). Router port forwarding required.
For the latest compatibility list check www.lorextechnology.com as new models
become available in the market.
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