LOREX Technology L3104 manual

4 CHANNEL NETWORKABLE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER Instruction Manual English Version 1.0 Copyright (c) 2006 LOR EX Technology Inc. www.lorexcctv.com MODEL: L3104[...]

ii CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE TH E RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSID E. REFER SERVICING TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE PER SONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral tria ngle, is inte nded to alert the user to the presence of unin sulated ?[...]

iii Important Saf eguards Important Safeguards In addition to the careful atte ntion devoted to quality standards in the manufactu re process of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instru ment. However, sa fety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment [...]

iv Important Safeguards Ser vice 13. Servicing - Do not attemp t to service this vide o equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or oth er hazards. Refer a ll servicing to qualified service personnel. 14. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refe r servicing to[...]

v General Precau tions FCC CLASS B NOTICE Note: This equipment has b een tested and found to comply wi th the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provid e reasonable protecti on against harmful in terference in a residential installation. Th is equipment generates, us es, and can r[...]

vi Observation System Feat ures DVR System Features • High quality recording with modifi ed MJPEG compression (5~20Kbyte/frame) • USB port for transferring critical images and firmware upg rade • 120 fps recording speed for Real Time display & re cording on 4 channels • Programmable Video Motion Detection • 4 camera inputs (4 BNC) •[...]

7 Table of Cont ents Table of Contents Getting Started ...... ............................................................ ........................ 9 L3104 - Front ........ ............................................................................. 10-12 L3104 - Back ... .................................................................. .........[...]

8 Backup Menu .............. ............................................................ ................ 37 Backup Men u - Backup t o USB Memory Stick ............. ................ ................ ................ ............. 37 Password Setup Menu ............ .................................... ............................ 38 Network Conne[...]

9 Getting Started Getting Started The L3104161 system comes with the follo wing components: CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE. 4 Channel Network Digital Video Re- corder HDD Reader / Remote Manager Software Standard Power Cable Removable HDD Drive Keys 4 x Cables[...]

10 L3104 - Front L3104 - Front 1. REMOVABLE DRIVE BAY - Install location for the removable hard drive. See Page 14 for installation instructions. 2. DRIVE BAY LOCK - Locks the Removable Drive Bay. Note : The DVR unit will not power on or detect the Hard Drive correctly if the Removable Drive Bay is not locked first. 3. CH1-CH4 / DIRECTION CONTROLS [...]

11 L3104 - Front L3104 - Front 5. ALARM / + (PLUS) / CH - • Main: Alarm- Turns off the Alarm Buzzer (when an Alarm Even t is active). • Menu: + (Plus) - Changes selected op tions in Menu Mode (Numbe rs, Letters and Values). • Play: CH - Switches betw een Channels in playback mode. 6. REC / ENTER - • Main: REC - Starts and Stops the active r[...]

12 L3104 - Front L3104 - Front 8. HDD ACCESS LED - The LED indicator will flash when the Hard Drive is accessed, or when events are being recorded. 9. USB PO RT - Access port for backup to a USB Memory Stick or upgradin g the DVR FIrmware 10. JOG / SHUTTLE CONTROL - Controls the playback of previously recorded events: • Jog Control (Inner Circle [...]

13 L3104 - Bac k L3104 - Back 1. VIDEO IN BNC PORTS - Channel 1-4 camera in puts (used to connect Cameras with BNC connection type). 2. VIDEO OUT BNC PORT - Connect the RCA output to display the DVR's Menu and Video Playback. 3. AUDIO IN RCA PORT - Use with A/V cables to rece ive audio from an external source. 4. ETHERNET PORT - Connects the D[...]

14 Installing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive The Hard Drive serves the same purpose in a DVR as a video cassette does in a VCR. Please follow the steps carefully in order to ensure proper installation. The compartment located on the front pane l of the DVR is the remova ble Cartridge Casing in which you insert the Hard Drive. The various [...]

15 Installing the Hard Drive STEP 4: Secure the Hard Drive in the Casing • Use screws and tighten them, positioning the Hard Drive into place. This step is optional, but it is recommended. STEP 5: Slide the top Cover over the Cartridge Ca sing • Slide the Cover forward over the Cartridg e Case. Ensure it is secured in place over the release lat[...]

16 Starting the DVR - Self Te st Screens Starting the DVR - Self T est Screens Once the DVR has been connected and p owered on, the following self-test screen s will appear: NOTE : If a new HARD DRIVE is detected by the system, t he DVR will display “FORMAT HARD DRIVE Y/N?”. Choose YES to format the drive. Data will not be written to the Hard D[...]

17 Starting the DVR - QUAD Dis play Starting the DVR - QUAD Display After the system self-tests have been comple ted, the DVR will switch to the CAMERA viewing screens (in QUAD MODE) with the foll owing information displayed on screen : • CH1-CH4 : Camera title indicators • MM/DD/YYYY - HH:MM:SS : The current system date and time . If a camera [...]

18 Main Menu Control NOTE : The default System Password (111111 11) may be required for some functions. Main Menu Control • Enter the MENU screen by pressing the MENU button. • Scroll through the 4 Main options by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. Use the + and - buttons to change the options within a settin g. • To enter a sub-menu, navigate[...]

19 Main Menu Tre e Main Menu T ree Main Menu Playback Setup Backup Password Setup Go To First Go To Last Time & Date Event Search Record Setup Voice Setup Camera Setup Alarm Setup Display Setup Network Setup Initialize Event Log HDD Information Password User Name New Password[...]

20 Playback Menu Playback Menu This submenu allows you to locate and playback previously recorded events. Playback Menu Tree Playback Go to First Go to Last Time & Date Event Search Play Date: Play Time: Play Start First Record: First Time: Last Record: Last Time: MM-DD-YY HH:MM:SS MM-DD-YY HH:MM:SS MM-DD-YY HH:MM:SS Log View Log Search Log Vie[...]

21 Playback Menu Playback Menu Go To First Begins playback at the first recorded event. Go To Last Begins playback (in reverse) at the last re corded event. Time & Date Search for previously recorded events by date and time. 1. PLAY DATE : Locate the date for a previously recorded event. To ch ange the setting, press the ENTER button to highlig[...]

22 Playback Menu Event Search Search and Replay previously recorded even ts Log View 1. LOG VIEW : Lists previously recorded events by Date, Time and Channel Numb er as: Navigate using the K and L buttons, and press ENTER to start viewing the selected event. Press ESC to exit view mode. 2. LOG SEARCH : Lists previously recorded events by Date, Time[...]

23 Setup Menu Setup Menu This submenu allows you to change the SETTING options for the DVR unit. Selecting options on this Menu will access additi onal setting s and options. Setup Menu Tree Setup Menu Record Setup Alarm Record Setup CH1 Alarm Record Setup CH2 Alarm Record Setup CH3 Alarm Record Setup CH4 Alarm Record Setup Pre Alarm: OFF Post Alar[...]

24 Setup Menu Alarm Setup Display Setup Camera Setup Camera Titles Camera 1: CAM1 Camera 2: CAM2 Camera 3: CAM3 Camera 4: CAM4 Brightness Contrast CAM1 CAM2 CAM3 CAM4 0 0 0 0 CAM1 CAM2 CAM3 CAM4 0 0 0 0 Alarm ON/OFF CH1 Alarm: OFF CH2 Alarm: OFF CH3 Alarm: OFF CH4 Alarm: OFF Alarm Attribute CH1 Alarm: NO CH2 Alarm: NO CH3 Alarm: NO CH4 Alarm: NO Al[...]

25 Setup Menu Network Setup Initialize Event Log HDD Information IP Setup IP: 192.168.000.111 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.000.001 TCP Port: 2505 HTTP Port: 0050 DHCP: Disable MAC: 01:23:45:67:89:AB DDNS Setup DDNS: NO Domain: Username: Password: Use Public IP: YES DDNS Status: APPLY HDD Format Factory Settings User Mode Save User Mo[...]

26 Record Setup Record Setup Changing Quality settings will generate differen t f ile sizes - a lower quality setting will result in a smaller the image, however the quality of th e images will be re duced. See Page 55 for the Recording Details Chart. Alarm Record Setup 1. CH1 - CH4 ALARM RECORD SETUP : Setup for Motion Detection on individual came[...]

27 Record Setup 1. CH1 - CH4 MOTION RECO RD SETUP : Setup for Motion Detection on individual cameras. Press the K and L buttons to highlight, and press the ENTER bu tton to access the individual settings for each camera: • Motion Sensitivity: Sets the Moti on Sensitivity ON/OF F. Press the K and L buttons to highlight, and press the + and - butto[...]

28 Record Setup • SET SCHEDULE: Configures the sche dul e for individual Cameras. Press the K and L buttons to highlight the Set Sch edule option and press ENTER . Press ENTER again to add or modify the schedule(s): z ADD: Add a new sche duled recordin g time. Select the AD D option and press ENT ER. Use the < and > to navigate wit hin the [...]

29 Voice Setup Overwrite Setup Allows the DVR to overwrite previo usly recorded data, or to stop the recording once the hard drive is full. 1. OVERWRITE : Allows the Hard Drive data to be overwritten once the drive becomes full. Press the K and L buttons to highlight, and press the ENTER button to set to ON or OFF. NOTE : If Overwrite is set to OFF[...]

30 Camera Setup Camera Setup Camera Titles Configure the Title for individual came ras (8 ch aracter maximum). Press the K and L buttons to select a camera, and press the ENTE R to enter edit mode. Use the + and - buttons to set the Title (A-Z, and 0-9) to a maximum of 8 characters. Press the ESC key to exit the submenu - Press ENTER to accept the [...]

31 Alarm Setup Alarm Setup Alarm ON/OFF Turns Alarm Detection ON/OFF for each channel on the alarm block. Press the K and L buttons to select a chann el, and press the + and - keys to change the setting to ON or OFF. Alarm Attributes Sets Alarm Attribute type for each channel o n the alarm block. Press the K and L buttons to select a channel, and p[...]

32 Display Setup Display Setup 1. TIME DISPLAY : Turns the onscreen Time display ON or OFF. Navigate using the K and L buttons, and press + and - to change the setting to ON or OFF. 2. TITLE DISPLAY : Turns the onscreen Camera Title display ON or OFF. Navigate u sing the K and L buttons, and press + and - to change the setting to ON or OFF. 3. VOIC[...]

33 Network Setup Network Setup IP Setup 1. IP : Configure the IP address for the DVR unit . Navigate using the K and L buttons. Press the < and > buttons to move within the IP address, and press + and - to change the numbers. 2. SUBNET MASK : Configure the Subnet Mask for the DVR unit. Navigate using the K and L buttons. Press the < and &g[...]

34 Network Setup DDNS Setup 1. DDNS : Sets using DDNS to YES or NO. Navigate using the K and L buttons. Press the < and > buttons to move within the IP address, and press + and - to change the letters and numbers. 2. DOMAIN : Enter th e Domain (web address) that the DVR will connect to for remote viewing . Navigate using the K and L buttons. [...]

35 Initialize Initialize 1. HDD FORMAT : Formats the Hard Drive (deletes all recorded data). Navigate using the K and L buttons, and press ENTER to Format. A prompt will appe ar to confirm the format - Press ENTER again to accept the Formatting, or press ESC to exit. 2. FACTORY SETTINGS : Resets the DVR to Factory Defaults. Navigate us ing the K an[...]

36 Event Log Event Log The Event Log section records DVR System Eve nts, and provides the capability to search and playback previously reco rded events. See Pages # - # for further details. HDD Information Displays Hard Drive information. This informat io n is View Only, and cannot be changed with th e DVR. • MODEL : Displays the Model Type of th[...]

37 Backup Menu Backup Menu A USB Memory Stick can be connected to the fr ont panel of the DVR, and is used as a backup device. Connect the Me mory Stick to the DVR, and select t he Backup Menu option from th e Main Menu. One of the following prompts will appe ar: • NO Memory Detected: Indicates that the Memo ry Stick is not recognized by the DVR.[...]

38 Password Setup Menu Password Setup Menu Controls the User and Password Setup for the DVR. The Password is a combination of numbers 1-4 (default password is 111111 11) 1. PASSWORD : Turns the use of Passwords ON or OFF. Navigate using the K and L buttons. Press the + and - to change the setting to ON or OF F. 2. USER NAME : Setup for individual s[...]

39 Network Connectivity Network Connectivity The DVR unit can be controlled using your existing network and a PC. Control of the unit can occur from within your local network, or remotely over the Internet. DVR ROUTER (Not Included) PC (Not Included) INTERNET 1. Enable PORT FORWARDING on your Router. Refer to the instructions on Page 40 for details[...]

40 Router Port Forwarding Computer Internal IP 192.168.0.2 DVR Internal IP 192.168.0.150 Router Internal IP 192.168.0.1 Router External IP 216.13.154.34 NETWORK EXAMPLE Internet Internal Network Router Port For warding You will need to enable port forwarding on your Rout er to allow fo r external communications with your DVR. The following ports wi[...]

41 Setting Up Your DDNS Account Setting Up Y our DDNS Account Lorex offers a free DDNS server for use with y our System. A DDNS accoun t allows you to set up a web site address that points back to your Loc al Network. The following outline s how to set up your free DNS account. 3. Complete the Account Information fields with your personal informati[...]

42 Setting Up Your DD NS Account 4. Complete the System Information fields as follows: 5. Click the Create New Account link at the bottom of the form to submit your request. 6. Your Account information will be sent to you at the E-mail Address you used in Step 3 . You will need this information for re mote access to your System. Record YOUR informa[...]

43 Setting up DDNS on the DVR Setting up DDNS on the DVR Once the DDNS Account has been configured (and the account deta ils received in Email), then these settings can be added to the DVR u nit. 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel of the DVR. Select the Network Set option. • Set DDNS to YES • Setup the Domain Name, User Name and Passwo[...]

44 DVR Manager Software DVR Manager Software Minimum System Requirements: • Operating System: Windows XP • CPU: Pentium 4 1.7GHZ or greater • Memory: 128 MB or greater • Hard Drive Space: Varies depending on the amount of data to be saved Installing the Software Run the DVR Manager 3 Sof tware SETUP from the provided CD: 1. Click on NEXT to[...]

45 DVR Manager Software 3. The Installation Progress window will appear. Click the ABORT button ONLY if you wish to stop the installation process. 4. Once the DVR Manager application has been installed, click the OK button to continue. A shortcut has been placed on the deskt op for quick launch of th e DVR Manager application[...]

46 DVR Manager Software Using the DVR Manager Application Launching the DVR Mana ger application will open the Manager window: 1. CONNECTION INDICATOR : Indicates the connection status to the DVR. The displayed IP address is for the DVR. 2. CONFIGURATION BUTTONS : Configuration and use options for the DVR Manager Software: • CONFIG BUTTON : Conne[...]

47 DVR Manager Software • CONN BUTTON : Connects to the DVR using the settings as specified on the CONFIG Button. • INFO BUTTON : Upgrades the DVR using the Ne twork Connection, and provides contact information. NOTE : DVR Upgrades are periodically available on the LOREVCCTV.com website. It is recommended that you do NOT upgrade the DVR unless [...]

48 DVR Manager Software 5. SYSTEM STATUS INDICATORS : Shows the status of the current system • LIVE: Indicates Live Viewing mode • RECORD: Indicates the Recording status of the DVR. • REPLAY: Indicates that the current vid eo is previously recorded. • TIME: Displays the current date and time of the DVR. 6. PLAYBACK CONTROLS : Controls the p[...]

49 DVR Manager Software 8. CHANNEL SELECTION BUTTONS : Selects the View Mode for the DVR Manager Software: • SEQ: Displays current video in SEQUENCE MODE. • QUAD: Displays current video in QUAD MODE. • CH 1-4: Displays an individual CHANNEL in FULLSCREEN MODE. 9. REC / ESC BUTTON : Turns on RECORDING / stops RECORDING.[...]

50 Using the Memory Stick with a PC Using the Memor y Stick with a PC Once data has been copied from the DVR to the the USB Memory Stick, data can be replayed on the PC. 1. Connect the Memory Stick to the PC USB Port. Once the drive is detected, run the READER.exe file located on the Memory Stick drive to extract the Reader software to the Memory S[...]

51 Troubleshootin g T roubleshooting When a malfunction occurs, it may not be seri ous and can b e corrected easily. The follo wing describes the most common problems and solutions. Plea se refer to the following before callin g your DVR dealer Problem: DVR Unit is not receiving power, or is not powering up Check : • Confirm that all cables are c[...]

52 Troubleshooting Problem: The image on the DVR does appears, but do es not have sound Check : • Check the VOLUME • Check the CAMERA connection to the DVR • Confirm that the Camera has sound capabilities (Ref er to the manual for the camera model for further information on the Camera function ality) Problem: The picture on the DVR is poor, s[...]

53 DVR Specifications - Appendix #1 DVR Specifications - Appendix #1 Video Signal Display Features Storage Network As our products are subject to continuous improvement, LOREX Technology Inc. and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specif ications and prices, without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE Vid[...]

54 DVR Specifications - Cont. DVR Specifications - Cont. Connectors Alarm Environmental As our products are subject to continuous improvement, LOREX Technology Inc. and its subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specif ications and prices, without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE Video Inputs 1 BNC Video Outpu[...]

55 DVR Specifications - Cont. Recording Details - Appendix #2 Display & Recording * Calculated image size is without IDSM fu nction. With IDSM setting, the ima ge size can be dramatically reduced. Estimated Record Duration by HDD Capacity Display Resolution 720x480 (NTSC) 720x576 (PAL) Display Format 1 Channel or QUAD Channel Recording Mode 1 C[...]

56 DVR Specifications - Cont. QUALITY: STANDARD 60 80 120 40 IDSM: LOW 15 KB/Frame HDD Capacity (GB) 1 fps (hrs) 4 fps (hrs) 8 f ps (hrs) 16 fps (hrs) 30 fps (hrs) 200 300 400 1077.8 1437.0 2155.6 718.5 3592.6 5388.9 7185.2 269.4 359.3 538.9 179.6 898.1 1347.2 1796.3 134.7 179.6 269.4 89.8 449.1 673.6 898.1 67.4 89.8 134.7 44.9 224.5 336.8 449.1 35[...]

57 Connecting Camer as - Appendix #3 Connecting Cameras - Appendix #3 The L3104161 DVR includes 4 x 1/4” Color CCD DI N Cameras. Addition al cameras can be added to the 4 additional camera inputs using the DIN or BNC ports. DVR BNC Connected Camera (Optional) Power BNC Connected Cameras BNC connected cameras are not included with the DVR, however[...]

58 Connecting to an Obser vation System - Appendix #4 Connecting to an Obser vation System - Appendix #4 The DVR can be used with an Ob servation System (not included). OBSERVATION SYSTEM (Not Included) DVR UNIT NOTE : The CH1 - CH8 BNC Video in- puts serve as Looping Video Outputs by individual channels when a DIN camera is connected to the a ssoc[...]

59 Connecting a TV/Slave Monitor - Appendix # 5 Connecting a TV/Slave Monitor - Appendix #5 Connections to a TV or Slave Mon i tor (not incl uded) can be made in seve ral different ways on the back of the DVR. DVR TV / SLAVE MONITOR (Not Included) Connecting to a TV 1. Connect the SLAVE VIDEO OUT port on the back of the DVR to the VIDEO IN port on [...]

60 Full Connectivity Diag ram - Appendix #6 Full Connectivity Diagram - Appendix #6 The following diagram outlines a general set of conn ections available with the L400 Series DVR. DVR SENSOR (Not Included) PC (Not Included) ROUTER (Not Included) SLAVE MONITOR (Not Included) OBSERVATION SYSTEM (Not Included)[...]

61 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The following accessories are availabl e to a dd to your existing system CABLE Extends the length between the CAMERA and MONITOR. Available in 65’, 100’ and 250’ lengths QUAD LOOPING OUTPUT CABLE Connects 4 video outputs of a multi-channel CCTV MONITOR to a 4 Channel DVR TO ORDER THESE ACCESSORY IT[...]

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