Document Outline

• Front Panel
• Rear Panel (8-Channel)
• Rear Panel (16-Channel)
• Basic Setup
  • Step 1: Connect the BNC Cameras
  • Step 2: Connect the Monitor
  • Step 3: Connect the Mouse
  • Step 4: Connect the Ethernet Cable
  • Step 5: Connect the Flex IR Extender (Optional)
  • Step 6: Connect the Power Adapter
  • Step 7: Verify Camera Image
  • Step 8: Set the Time
• Accessing System Information
• Default System Passwords
• Connecting Cameras
  • Installation Tips
  • Installing Cameras
  • Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR
  • Connecting and Removing BNC Cables
• Touch Screen Control
• Mouse Control
• Remote Control
• Controls Quick Reference
• On-screen Display
  • Using the On-Screen Keyboard
  • Using the Split-Screen Selector
  • Flexible Camera Assignment (Swipe-to-Switch)
  • Using Sequence View
• Setting the Date and Time
• Recording
  • Event Recording
  • Recording Audio
• Event List
  • Channel Filter
  • Event Details
  • Searching for Recorded Data (Scroll-to-Search)
• Playback
  • The Playback Bar, Playback Markers, and Smart Search Markers
    • Playback and Smart Search Markers
• Taking Screenshots
  • Using Screenshots
• Managing Passwords
  • User Accounts
  • Using the Password Wheel
  • Enabling and Disabling Passwords
  • Changing Passwords
• Using the Main Menu
  • Camera
    • Configuring Camera Color Settings
    • Configuring the Covert Setting (Hidden Cameras)
    • Changing the Camera Title Display
    • Changing the Sequence Dwell Time
    • Changing the Camera Input Mode (EDGE3 Only)
  • Setup
    • Changing the Resolution and Video Output Mode
    • Accessing System Information
    • Changing the Fan Speed
    • Selecting PAL or NTSC
    • Changing the System Language
    • Adjusting HDMI Screen Size
    • Resetting the DVR to Factory Default Settings
    • Saving your System Configuration to a USB Flash Drive
    • Loading a System Configuration from a USB Drive
  • Record
    • Configuring Camera Frame Rate and Video Quality
    • Reading the Storage Calculator
    • Configuring the Recording Schedule
    • Viewing Hard Drive Information
    • Changing the Record Mode
    • Formatting Hard Drives
    • External Hard Drive Mirroring or Extension
    • Configuring your External Hard Drive for HDD Mirroring or Extension
    • Playing Back Video from the External Hard Drive
  • Alarm
    • Enabling / Disabling System Buzzers
    • Enabling / Disabling Motion Detection
    • Enabling / Disabling Video Loss Alarms
    • Configuring Alarm Settings
    • Configuring the Motion Alarm Schedule
    • Configuring the DVR for Motion Recording Only
    • Configuring Motion Detection Areas and Sensitivity
  • Backup
    • Formatting the USB Drive
    • Backing up Video to a USB Flash Drive
    • Confirming Backup
    • Backup File Information
    • Playing Backed-up Video on your Computer
    • Setting QuickTime Player as a Default Media Player (PC)
  • LAN
    • Changing the HTTP Port
    • Configuring Network Settings
    • Configuring Remote Access Passwords
    • Configuring Dual Streaming Settings
    • Configuring DDNS Settings
    • Configuring Email Alerts
    • Enabling/Disabling UPnP
• Setting up your DVR for Remote Connectivity
  • System Requirements
  • Accessing your DVR Within a Local Network (LAN)
    • Step 1 of 4: Connect your DVR to the Local Area Network (LAN)
    • Step 2 of 4: Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address and HTTP Port
    • Step 3 of 4: Install the Client Software on your PC or Mac
    • Step 4 of 4: Configure the Client Software and Confirm Local Connection
  • Accessing your DVR Remotely Over the Internet
    • Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding
    • Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account
    • Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR
    • Step 4 of 4: Update the Client Software with your DDNS Information
  • Advanced Networking Configuration (Optional)
• PC and Mac Client Software for Remote Viewing
  • Network User Accounts
  • Running the Client Software
  • Client Window
  • DVR List: Managing DVRs
    • Adding a DVR
    • Changing DVR Settings
    • Deleting a DVR
  • Live Viewing Mode
  • Playback Mode
    • Using the Pop-Up Calendar
  • Backup Mode
  • Setup Mode
    • Changing Bitrate Speed
    • Enabling PPPoE
    • Enabling DDNS
    • Viewing System Status
    • Configuring Email Alerts
    • Creating Custom Camera Titles
  • Taking Screenshots (PC Only)
  • Manual Recording (PC Only)
  • Accessing Remote Speed Dome Settings (PTZ Controls) (PC Only)
  • Using the HDD Reader (PC Only)
• DVR Netviewer: Viewing Your DVR Using a Web Browser
  • Connecting to your DVR Using a DDNS or IP Address
  • Connecting to the DVR over a LAN Using UPnP
  • Internet Explorer
    • Internet Explorer 9 / 10
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Google Chrome
• Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device
  • Compatible Devices and Platforms
  • Before You Begin
  • iPhone / iPad App
    • Downloading the Lorex Live Application on iPhone / iPad
    • Connecting To Your DVR on the iPhone
    • The Lorex Live Interface
    • Connecting To Your DVR on the iPad
    • Using the Address Book on the iPhone / iPad
    • Accessing Backed up Video on the iPad
  • Android App
    • Connecting to your DVR on Android
    • Lorex Mobile Edge Viewing Interface
    • Setup Menu
    • Playback Mode
    • PTZ Controls
    • Address Book
  • Blackberry App
    • Installing Mobile View on the Blackberry:
    • Connecting to your DVR on your Blackberry
    • Viewing Your DVR on your Blackberry
    • Enabling APN (Access Point Name) on Your Blackberry
• Appendix A: System Specifications
  • EDGE2 Series
  • EDGE3 Series
• Appendix B: Assigning a Fixed IP to your DVR
  • What’s the difference between DHCP and Fixed IPs?
  • Setting up a Fixed IP Address
• Appendix C: Connecting PTZ Cameras
  • Controlling PTZ Cameras
    • Using PTZ Presets
• Appendix D: Recording and Playing Audio
  • Connecting an Audio-Capable Camera or Self-Powered Microphone
  • Playing Audio from your DVR
• Appendix E: Mounting the DVR to a VESA Mount
• Appendix F: Replacing the Hard Drive
  • Removing the Hard Drive
  • Replacing the Hard Drive
  • Formatting the Hard Drive
• Appendix G: Upgrading Firmware
  • If you do not see Buttons in DVR Netviewer After Upgrading the Firmware...
• Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Remote Connections
• Getting Started