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Quick Setup - (Mouse operation recommended) This step relates to remote viewing over the LAN (local area network) Run Lorex Client 8.0 Software (on your local
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Connecting Cameras (not included) by using a PC located on the same network as that of the DVR.
Connect BNC cameras to the BNC
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By default, the system has Quick Setup enabled. Quick Setup lets you quickly
6 adjust the time and record mode on the system. The system menu will appear as easy Intermediate advanced computer):
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Retrieve the DVR Information

LH400 Series
ports on the rear panel. the Quick Setup menu with only Time and Record options available. Note: Make sure you have connected the DVR to your
The Octopus Cable provided with the LH416 network.
Series DVRs only allows for 16 BNC camera Quick Setup - Time 1 To find the IP and MAC addresses, press the  (REWIND) button
connection. 1. Under the TIME tab, click on DATE on the remote control or 1. Double-click the Lorex Client 8.0 icon
Lorex Link DVR NOTE: Test the cameras prior to selecting a 7 and using the virtual keyboard 1. Open the MAIN MENU and select SYSTEM. 5 on the desktop. The Lorex Client 8.0
permanent mounting location by temporarily enter the month, day, and year.
Quick Setup Guide 2. Under the INFO tab, you will find your system’s IP address. main screen opens.
connecting the Cameras and Cables to your 2. Select TIME and enter the time
DVR. (hh/mm/ss). NOTE: By default, Lorex Client 8.0
16 channel DVR with the Octopus Cable 3. Press the ENTER button to save opens to a black multi-screen display.
your changes.
PACKAGE CONTENTS: Connecting the USB Mouse NOTE: It is important to set the correct time
You must add a DVR to Lorex Client
and date to assure accurate recording. You 8.0 before images will be visible on the
1 x DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER WITH 1 x ETHERNET CABLE Connect the included USB/PS2
PRE-INSTALLED HDD* 1 x USER MANUAL
2 should stop all recording (including Manual main screen.
mouse to the USB port on the and Schedule recording) on the system by
1 x POWER ADAPTER 1 x QUICK START GUIDE rear panel. pressing/on the front panel, or pressing
the  button on the remote control and
1 x REMOTE CONTROL 1 x SOFTWARE CD
Mouse Tips enter your 6-digit system password (by Local Live Viewing using Lorex Client 8.0 Software
1 x MOUSE 1 x OCTOPUS CABLE (included
only with LH416 series 16 Channel Link When using the mouse, the ENTER and default, 000000) prior to setting the Time
and Date.
(on your local computer):
DVRs) EXIT buttons appear in the top-right corner
To add a DVR:
ATTENTION:
of every menu window. When you change Quick Setup - Record 6
system settings and configurations, click
By default your system will record
Record the IP and MAC Addresses in the section below: 1. From the main screen, click at
• * Number of Channels/ Port configuration and HDD (hard disk drive) to confirm your changes. ENTER EXIT 8 continuously. See User Manual the bottom right corner. The Set
capacity may vary by model. Check your package for specific content
to customize your recording for IP ADDRESS : . . . List Manager window opens.
information. Connecting a Monitor (not included) advanced recording options based
• Monitor and Cameras are not included. on motion or scheduled.
2. Click Auto Scan. Any DVRs
• Broadband Router and Computer are required for local and 3a Connect a VGA cable (not included) MAC ADDRESS : : : : : : connected to the local network
remote monitoring (not included). from your LCD monitor to the VGA (Required for DDNS registration) will appear in the list frame.
port on the rear panel of the Link 3. If your DVR does not appear after
DVR. Auto Scan, you can add it manually
OUT
Install Software (on your local computer): to the list (this step is applicable
4. Click OK to save your
OR Disabling Quick Setup Insert the software CD into your
only if the DHCP is turned OFF):
settings or click CANCEL
You must disable Quick
2 computer’s CD/DVD-R drive. At
• SET NAME: enter a title for the
to exit without saving.
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From one of the Video-Out ports
3b
IN

Setup in order to access the DVR (e.g. DVR1)

connect a BNC terminated cable the prompt, run or double-click 5. Right click on the DVR
full system main menu. • IP/DDNS: enter the IP address of
LOREXClient8Installer.exe icon and select LIVE.
Instant Mobile Viewing (not included) to a TV or CCTV To disable Quick Setup: the DVR (recorded in Step 2-1)
monitor. 1. In Quick Setup Menu under (e.g. http://192.168.1.16) You will automatically log
on Blackberry™, iPhone™ and the ADVANCED tab, select
compatible touch screen • PORT: 7000 (default) in to the DVR when you

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smart phones*
* For setup of Instant Mobile
Viewing and MAC Compatibility
refer to your User Manual.
It’s all on the Web
www.lorexcctv.com
For detailed setup
information, please refer
to your included User’s
Manual. For additional
information, please visit
our website
www.lorexcctv.com
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. As our products are subject
to continuous improvement, Lorex Technology INC. and our subsidiaries reserve the right to
modify product design, specifications and prices, without notice and without incurring any
obligation. E&OE © 2009 LOREX. All rights reserved.
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
4 Connect one end of the Ethernet
cable to one of the router’s (not
included) LAN ports and the other
end to the DVR’s Network Port.
Powering ON the DVR
Connect the power cable to the
5 DC port on the rear panel of the
DVR. Connect the power cord to
an electrical outlet. Press the
POWER button on the front panel
OR press the POWER button on
the remote control. At startup,
the system performs a basic
system check and runs an initial
loading sequence. After a few
moments, the system loads a live
display view.
OUT RUN ADVANCED.
2. Select ON and press the • PASSWORD: Enter the system launch Lorex Client 8.0.
ENTER button. The window password (by default, 000000)
closes. Quick Setup has been
• Click ADD TO LIST to save the
disabled. The full main menu Lorex Client 8.0 Software (on your local computer): DVR
will appear when you press
Follow the installation screens to
the MENU/ESC button.
3 complete Lorex Client 8.0 Once you have
Software installation.
added and
connected to a
DVR, you can
monitor and
control the
system in real
time.
4 Once the installation finishes,
click Close. A shortcut icon
Note: You will need to input your
system password (by default, appears on your desktop.
000000) to power off the system.
If you are using the front panel of
LOCAL LIVE SITE
the DVR, select “+” and “»”.
Congratulations! You have completed Step 2 successfully. You can now
Note: Pressing the “Power” view, playback video on your Local Computer via LAN (local area network).
button after plugging in the power
cable is only necessary for initial
startup (first time out of the box). LH400 Link Series Quick Setup Guide - English - R1
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Easy Connect Setup

 This step offers more advanced internet remote Registration Email: Lorex Client 8.0 Software (on your remote Using Lorex Client 8.0 Software (on your remote
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1 Router port forwarding is not required Router
monitoring features. If you are only interested Router
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Router
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easy Intermediate advanced computer): Router
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Go to http://lorex.yoics.com and Detailed instructions sent to your email. Print and Save this confirmation. You will
in instant remote viewing (Step 3A) you can skip 8 Follow the installation screens to To add a DVR:
create an account. available in the User Manual. need this information to access your System remotely. complete Lorex Client 8.0 11
Step 3B.
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Note: there is no “www” in front of the address. Use Internet Software installation. 1. From the main screen, click at
Service Provider: dns1.lorexddns.net the bottom right corner. The Set
Explorer web browser only. The system must be connected to your Port Forward your Router: Domain Name: tomsmith.lorexddns.net
local network router for Yoics to automatically detect the system.
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List Manager window opens.
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Port forward your router first before proceeding with the set-up.
1 You must forward Port: 7000
User ID: tomsmith 2. In the corresponding text fields
Password: (your password) enter the information:
All routers are different. To port forward your router, please • SET NAME: enter a title for
refer to your router’s user manual. Once the installation finishes, the DVR (e.g. DVR1)
6 Enter DDNS Set-up on your DVR: 9 click Close. A shortcut icon • IP/DDNS: enter the DDNS DOMAIN
An example of a port forwarding screen is shown for illustration
appears on your desktop. NAME from the Registration Email
purposes.
sent to you. (e.g. tomsmith.lorexddns.net)
• PORT: 7000 (by default)
EXAMPLE Run Lorex Client 8.0 Software (on your remote • PASSWORD: Enter the system password (by default, 000000)
A pop-up window opens.
2 tomsmith
computer): • Click ADD TO LIST to save the DVR
Click Continue in the
4. Click OK to save your settings or click CANCEL to exit without
registration screen to System 7000 7000 12 tomsmith_1
1. Double-click the Lorex Client 8.0 saving.
enable Yoics Easy Connect.
****** 10 5. Right click on the DVR icon and select LIVE.
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) Set-up: icon on the desktop. The Lorex
Client 8.0 main screen opens. You will automatically log in to the DVR Remote View when you
Open your web browser (Internet Explorer by default) and enter
Under Yoics Device Name,
2 http://www.lorexddns.net in the address bar.
NOTE: By default, Lorex Client 8.0 launch Lorex Client 8.0 .
3 opens to a black multi-screen display.
you can rename your Once you have
system (e.g. myoffice). http://www.lorexddns.net ATTENTION: You MUST enter your DDNS information LOCALLY You must add a DVR to Lorex Client
added and
in your system before attempting remote access. 8.0 before images will be visible on
Click Register Now. connected to a
the main screen. DVR, you can
After the registration, your 1. Open the MAIN MENU and click NETWORK.
system will be detected monitor and
2. Select the DDNS tab. control the
automatically. 3. Under USE, select LOREX. system in real
4 Your system now appears Create Account: 4. Under DOMAIN NAME, enter only the first portion of your DDNS time.
on the left side bar under domain from the confirmation email. For example, if your domain
“My Stuff” 3 name is “tomsmith@lorexddns.net”, you only need to enter
Note: This service is “tomsmith” in the text field.
provided free of charge. 5. Under USER ID, enter your Lorex DDNS User ID.

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You do not have to click the 6. Under PASSWORD, enter your Lorex DDNS Password. * For setup of Instant Mobile Viewing and
Upgrade Now button to use MAC Compatibility refer to your User
NOTE: Obtain your Lorex DDNS user ID and password from the Manual.
the Remote Viewer service. REMOTE LIVE SITE
confirmation email.
Connect NOTE: Remote viewing is only compatible with Internet Explorer. Mozilla
Create Account 7. Under DDNS TEST, select START. You should receive a “GOOD”
Click on the name of your device Firefox, Opera, Safari and other browsers are not supported.
5 message. If there is an error, check your network connections;
under “My Stuff” on the left side
bar. Install ActiveX when Complete New Account Information: check that you have entered the correct domain name, user ID, and
password. Congratulations! You have completed 3B successfully. You can now
Internet Explorer prompts you. view, playback and Remotely control the system on your Remote
4 8. Press ENTER to save your settings. Press MENU/ESC to close
computer over the Internet (Wide Area Network).
Enter your User Name (ADMIN) remaining windows.
6 and Password (000000) to login.
On the Welcome window click
on Web Viewer (Use overlay for
higher resolution) option to view Install Software (on your remote computer):
your device. Insert the software CD into your
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computer’s CD/DVD-R drive. At
3 the prompt, run or double-click
LOREXClient8Installer.exe
1. FOR PRODUCT LICENSE select the LH400 Series option
Congratulations! Now that you from the drop down menu.
have a Yoics account set up you
can log in to http://lorex.yoics.com 2. FOR PRODUCT CODE enter the MAC address (recorded in step
to remotely view your cameras 2, section 1).
from anywhere in the world using 3. FOR URL REQUEST enter a unique URL name (e.g. tomsmith). LH400 Link Series Quick Setup Guide - English - R1
Internet Explorer web browser.
Note: URL name should not be more than 15 characters.