Lorex LH030 Eco Blackbox 3 Stratus 4-Ch 500GB HDD DVR

Description

The Eco Blackbox 3 Stratus 4-Ch 500GB HDD DVR from Lorex is designed to work with 960H widescreen-format surveillance cameras, so footage is recorded and displayed in the correct aspect ratio which eliminates stretching and distortion to the image. Each channel captures video in up to 960x480 resolution, and the HDMI output displays in full 1080p. VGA and BNC video-outs can be used for a secondary monitors, and can be set for simultaneous output with the HDMI port. This is a full pentaplex DVR that allows you to view, record, playback, backup, and remotely access the system simultaneously so you never have to stop recording to work with the system. The DVR comes with a 500GB HDD installed, with the capacity to upgrade drives later, up to two 4TB. Multiple recording modes, H.264 compression, and adjustable frame rates allow the user to tailor the surveillance coverage to their needs and optimise the available HDD space. When connected to the Internet, the DVR is accessible remotely via most web browsers and on mobile devices with a free app installed.

Key Features

Hardware

• Four channel, BNC camera input
• 500GB installed HDD, user upgradeable to 4TB
• HDMI, VGA, and BNC to connect multiple monitors
• Two RCA audio-in, one audio-out ports
• Two USB ports for accessories and backup devices

Software

• 960H aspect ratio for compatibility with HD cameras
• H.264 video & G.711 audio compression for efficient bandwidth and HDD use
• Pentaplex operation: View, record, playback, backup, & remotely access the system simultaneously
• Auto-recovery after power failure
• Control DVR via OSD with mouse, included IR remote control, and remote access
• OSD icons for system and recording status
• Picture-in-Picture with 1:1 or 1:2 full screen and small screen
• Fast-forward/Rewind scan at up to 16x normal speed
• Adjust camera picture settings including hue, brightness, contrast, and saturation by channel

Recording

• Up to 960x480 recording resolution at 30fps per channel
• Recording mode, resolution, quality, and rate configurable by channel
• Continuous: Set DVR to stop recording when HDD is full, or begin overwriting previously recorded data
• Scheduled: Schedule by hour, day, recording mode, motion, channel
• Motion recording: Record only when motion is detected. Selectable zones, 10 second max pre-recording and 5 minute max post event time, with eight sensitivity levels
• Covert video: Block selected camera from live-view and playback while recording. Administrator access from remote computer or mobile device required to view
• Supports audio recording with external mics or cameras equipped with mics
• Up to four privacy zones per channel to block sensitive areas from live-view and recording

Remote Access

• Windows 7/8 Mac OSX 10.6.6 and above (Intel processors only), Android and iOS mobile device compatible
• Computer, tablet and smartphone remote accessibility
• Live-view, playback, video recording, snapshot, and full setup configuration over network
• Instant email alerts with snap shot attachment
• Remotely control PTZ cameras through app
• Automatic firmware upgrades over Internet

PTZ Compatible

• One RS-485 terminal for PTZ camera
• Pelco D & P protocols supported
• Programmable Cruise mode sends the camera on a pre-determined route with adjustable dwell times on each location

Security/Accessibility

• Individual user ID and password protection for on-site and remote access
• Two levels of access
• Administrator: Full access to all features and functions
• User: Access to live-view, search, playback, and other selectable functions and camera access by user

Lorex Stratus Connectivity

• A cloud service that allows remote connectivity to the system over the Internet via a secure connection with Lorex's servers
• Easily connect to the system without requiring any network configuration

Specifications