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17 Using the PC/Mac Client Software
17.27
Viewing System Information
1. Click the Remote Setting tab, and click System>Info.
17.28
Configuring Firmware Upgrades
Firmware upgrades can provide improved functionality to your DVR. When firmware upgrades become available, you will automatically be prompted to upgrade your system. You must have the latest DVR firmware and client software to connect to the DVR over the
Internet.
To configure firmware auto upgrades:
1. Click the Remote Setting tab, and click Advanced>Auto Upgrade.
2. Under Auto Upgrade, select Enable to enable automatic firmware updates. Messages for firmware upgrades will appear on the DVR locally and on the client software.
3. Check Check for update to enable local messages on the DVR to notify you for updates. The system will check for firmware upgrades every hour.
Note
Click Detect to check for firmware updates manually.
4. Click Save to save changes.
17.29
Manually Upgrading System Firmware
To manually upgrade the system firmware, download the latest firmware from the system’s product page at www.lorextechnology.com
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Table of contents
- 11 Important Safeguards
- 11 General Precautions
- 11 Installation
- 13 Service
- 14 Features
- 15 Getting Started (LH040 Series)
- 16 Front Panel (LH040 Series)
- 17 Rear Panel (LH040 Series)
- 18 Basic Setup (LH040 Series)
- 18 Step 1: Connect the DVR Docking Stand (OPTIONAL)
- 18 Step 2: Connect the Octopus Cable
- 19 Step 3: Connect the Mouse
- 19 Step 4: Connect the Ethernet cable
- 20 Step 5: Connect the Monitor
- 20 Step 6: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the DVR
- 20 Step 7: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available)
- 21 Step 8: Verify Camera Image
- 21 Step 9: Set the Time
- 21 Default System Password & Port Numbers
- 22 6.10.1 Lorex Stratus Connectivity
- 22 Quick Access to System Information
- 22 Connecting Cameras
- 22 6.12.1 Installing Cameras
- 23 6.12.2 Connecting BNC Cameras to your DVR
- 24 6.12.3 Connecting and Removing BNC Cables
- 25 Mouse Control
- 26 Remote Control
- 28 Using the On-Screen Display
- 28 Using the Menu Bar
- 29 Using the Virtual Keyboard and Mini-Keyboard
- 30 Using the Zoom Mode
- 30 Using Picture in Picture (PIP) Mode
- 32 Setting the Date and Time
- 32 Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)
- 33 Using a NTP Server to set your System Time
- 35 Recording
- 35 Recording Audio
- 36 Playback
- 36 Playing Back Recorded Video
- 37 12.1.1 Using Playback Controls
- 38 12.1.2 Finding Events in the Playback Bar
- 39 12.1.3 Controlling the Time Range of the Playback Bar
- 39 12.1.4 Using Zoom in Playback Mode
- 40 Quick Playback
- 42 Backup
- 42 Backing Up Video
- 43 Using Video Clip Backup
- 44 Viewing Backed Up Video
- 45 Managing Passwords
- 45 Changing Passwords
- 46 Adding Users
- 49 Using the Main Menu
- 50 Display
- 50 15.1.1 Configuring Custom Channel Names
- 50 15.1.2 Changing the Position of the Channel Name
- 50 15.1.3 Adjusting Camera Color Settings
- 51 15.1.4 Enabling Covert Recording
- 51 15.1.5 Configuring the Time and Recording Time Display
- 51 15.1.6 Configuring Sequence Time
- 52 15.1.7 Changing the Video-out Resolution
- 52 Screen
- 53 15.1.9 Adjusting Menu Transparency
- 53 15.1.10 Adjusting the Video Margin
- 53 15.1.11 Adding Privacy Zones
- 54 15.1.12 Creating a Custom Split-screen Display
- 56 Record
- 56 15.2.1 Configuring Pre-recording Settings
- 56 Alarm)
- 57 15.2.3 Enabling Audio Recording
- 58 Frame Rate
- 60 Search
- 60 15.3.1 Using the Event Search
- 61 15.3.2 Using the Log Search
- 62 Network
- 62 15.4.1 Configuring Network Type: DHCP & Static IP
- 62 15.4.2 Enabling Auto Port Forwarding
- 62 15.4.3 Changing the DVR’s Client and HTTP Port
- 63 15.4.4 Adjusting Remote Connectivity Streaming Rates
- 64 15.4.5 Setting up Email Notification
- 65 15.4.6 Configuring DDNS settings
- 66 Alarm
- 66 15.5.1 Configuring Motion Detection
- 67 15.5.2 Configuring Alarm Settings
- 69 Device
- 69 15.6.1 Formatting the Hard Drive
- 69 15.6.2 Configuring Overwrite
- 70 15.6.3 Formatting USB Flash Drives
- 71 System
- 71 15.7.1 Changing Date Format
- 71 15.7.2 Changing Time Format
- 71 15.7.3 Changing the System Language
- 71 15.7.4 Changing Video Output - NTSC & PAL
- 71 15.7.5 Configuring Menu Time Out and Auto Logout
- 71 15.7.6 Adding Users & Changing the Admin Password
- 72 15.7.7 Viewing System Information
- 72 15.7.8 Setting the Remote Control ID
- 73 Advanced
- 73 15.8.1 Configuring Firmware Upgrades
- 73 Drive
- 74 15.8.3 Restoring to Factory Default Settings
- 75 15.8.4 Restarting or Shutting Down the DVR
- 76 15.8.5 Configuring System Warnings
- 77 Drive
- 79 Connecting to Your DVR Over the Internet on PC or Mac
- 79 System Requirements
- 79 Step 1 of 3: Connect your DVR to Your Router
- 80 Step 2 of 3: Obtain the DVR’s Device ID
- 81 Step 3 of 3: Connect to the DVR Over the Internet
- 84 Using the PC/Mac Client Software
- 85 Changing Viewing Modes
- 85 Taking Screen Shots
- 85 Recording Video
- 86 Showing / Hiding Channels
- 86 Viewing the Bit Rate
- 87 Video
- 87 Changing the Format of Recorded Video (PC Only)
- 88 Configuring PTZ Settings
- 89 Video Playback
- 91 17.9.1 Video Playback Controls
- 92 Configuring Display Settings
- 92 Configuring Privacy Zone Settings
- 93 Configuring Recording Parameters
- 93 Configuring the Recording Schedule
- 94 Configuring System Recording Quality
- 95 Configuring Basic Network Settings
- 95 Configuring the System Substream
- 96 Configuring Email Notification Settings
- 97 Configuring DDNS Settings
- 98 Configuring Motion Detection Settings
- 99 Configuring your System to "Beep" During Motion
- 99 Configuring Alarm Notifications
- 100 Configuring Hard Drive Recording Mode
- 100 Configuring PTZ Parameters
- 101 Configuring the System Time and Date
- 102 Changing the System’s Menu Time Out
- 102 Configuring System User Accounts
- 103 Viewing System Information
- 103 Configuring Firmware Upgrades
- 103 Manually Upgrading System Firmware
- 104 Restoring Default Settings
- 105 Configuring Event Settings
- 106 Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device
- 106 Supported Apps and Platforms
- 106 iPhone
- 106 18.2.1 Connecting to Your System Using Lorex Eco Stratus
- 109 18.2.2 Lorex Eco Stratus Interface
- 109 18.2.3 Taking Screenshots
- 110 18.2.4 Taking Manual Recordings
- 110 18.2.5 Using PTZ Controls
- 111 18.2.6 Using Remote Playback Mode on iPhone
- 112 18.2.7 Viewing Screenshots
- 113 18.2.8 Viewing Manual Recordings
- 114 18.2.9 Using Device Manager to Manage DVR’s
- 115 18.3.1 Prerequisites
- 115 18.3.2 Connecting to your DVR
- 118 18.3.3 Live View Interface
- 118 18.3.4 Taking Screenshots
- 118 18.3.5 Taking Manual Recordings
- 119 18.3.6 Using PTZ Controls
- 119 18.3.7 Using Remote Playback Mode
- 121 18.3.8 Viewing Screenshots
- 122 18.3.9 Viewing Manual Recordings
- 123 18.3.10 Using Device Manager to Manage DVRs
- 124 18.3.11 Managing Favorites
- 125 Android
- 125 18.4.1 Connecting to Your System Using Lorex Eco Stratus
- 127 18.4.2 Lorex Eco Stratus Interface
- 128 18.4.3 Taking Screenshots
- 128 18.4.4 Taking Manual Recordings
- 128 18.4.5 Using PTZ Controls
- 129 18.4.6 Using Remote Playback Mode on Android
- 131 18.4.7 Viewing Screenshots
- 133 18.4.8 Viewing Manual Recordings
- 134 18.4.9 Using Device Manager to Manage DVR’s
- 136 Lorex Player 11: Playing Backed up Video on PC
- 136 Running Lorex Player
- 137 Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview
- 137 19.2.1 About the Advanced Config Menu
- 138 Converting Backed Up Video to AVI Files
- 140 Lorex Player for Mac: Viewing Backed up Video on Mac
- 140 Opening Individual Video Files
- 140 Loading Multiple Video Files
- 141 Lorex Player for Mac Interface
- 142 Connecting a PTZ Camera
- 142 Configuring PTZ Settings
- 143 Using the PTZ Menu (Local DVR)
- 144 PTZ Presets and PTZ Cruise
- 144 21.3.1 PTZ Preset Controls
- 144 21.3.2 Setting PTZ Presets
- 145 21.3.3 Selecting PTZ Presets
- 145 21.3.4 Deleting PTZ Presets
- 145 21.3.5 Starting / Stopping PTZ Cruise
- 146 Connecting Additional External Monitors
- 146 Connecting the DVR to TV RCA Ports
- 146 Monitor
- 148 Recording Audio
- 150 Replacing the Hard Drive
- 150 Removing the Hard Drive
- 152 Installing the Hard Drive
- 155 Formatting the Hard Drive
- 157 DDNS Setup (Advanced)
- 157 Accessing your DVR within a local network (LAN)
- 157 Network
- 158 25.1.2 Step 2 of 3: Obtain the DVR’s Local IP Address
- 158 25.1.3 Step 3 of 3: Connect to the DVR’s Local IP Address
- 160 DDNS Setup—Access your DVR Remotely over the Internet
- 160 25.2.1 Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding
- 161 25.2.2 Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account
- 165 25.2.3 Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the DVR
- 165 25.2.4 Step 4 of 4: Connect to the DVR’s DDNS Address
- 168 Troubleshooting
- 171 LH040 Series System Specifications
- 174 Notices
- 174 FCC/IC Notice
- 174 Modification