Owner's Manual
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Using the Main Menu
Advanced
The Advanced menu allows
you to load system defaults,
upgrade the system
firmware, and configure
automatic firmware updates.
Configuring the "Auto Reboot"
feature
Auto Reboot allows the system to
restart during a specified time and date.
Restarting the system every so often
ensures system stability.
To enable the Auto Reboot feature:
1 Se
lect the Maintain tab.
2 Co
nfigure the following:
• Auto Reboot: Sel
ect Enable or Disable to
activate or deactivate the Auto Reboot
feature.
• Reboot: In
the drop down menu, select
how often the system restarts. Choose
from Every day, Every Week, or Every
Month. Enter the desired day and time you
want the system to restart.
3 Cl
ick Apply to save your settings.
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 or mobile apps to
connect to the DVR over the Internet.
You can enable or disable firmware
upgrad
e prompts from appearing.
The system must be connected to the
I
nternet to enable automatic firmware
updates.
To configure firmware upgrade
notifications:
1 Sel
ect the Auto Upgrade tab.
2 Under Auto Upgr
ade, select Enable to
enable automatic firmware updates.
Messages for firmware upgrades will
appear on the DVR locally and via remote
software.
3 Chec
k 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 Detec
t to check for firmware
updates manually.
4 Click Appl
y to save changes.
Upgrading the System Firmware
Using a USB Thumb Drive
If your system is not connected to the
Internet, you may also download
firmware upgrades for free from
www.lorextechnology.com and install
them manually using a USB thumb
drive (not included).
You must have the latest DVR firmware
and
client software or mobile apps to
connect to the DVR over the Internet.