User's Manual

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Table Of Contents

1 Important Safeguards
- 1.1 General Precautions
- 1.2 Installation
- 1.3 Service
- 1.4 Use
2 Package Contents
3 Recorder Overview
- 3.1 Front Panel
- 3.2 Back Panel
4 Basic System Setup
- 4.1 STEP 1: Connect cameras
- 4.2 STEP 2: Connect router
- 4.3 STEP 3: Connect mouse
- 4.4 STEP 4: Connect monitor
- 4.5 STEP 5: Connect power
- 4.6 STEP 6: Lorex Setup Wizard
- 4.7 STEP 7: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (If Available)
- 4.8 Quick Access to System Information
5 Camera Installation
- 5.1 Installation Tips
- 5.2 Ensuring Accurate Person and Vehicle Detection
- 5.3 Optimizing Face Detection Accuracy
- 5.4 Installing Cameras
- 5.5 Connecting Camera Extension Cables
6 Using the Mouse
7 Using the On–Screen Display
- 7.1 Navigation Bar
- 7.2 Quick Menu
- 7.3 Camera Toolbar
- 7.4 On-Screen Keypads
8 Recording
- 8.1 Video Recording Types
- 8.2 Configuring Recording Quality
- 8.3 Setting the Recording Schedule
- 8.4 Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording
- 8.5 Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite
9 Playback
- 9.1 Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive
- 9.2 Playback Controls
- 9.3 Playing Back Video from a USB Drive
- 9.4 Smart Search
- 9.5 Video Clip Backup
10 Backup
- 10.1 Formatting the USB Flash Drive
- 10.2 Backing Up Video
- 10.3 Using Video Clip Backup
- 10.4 Viewing Backed Up Files
11 Motion Detection
- 11.1 Configuring Motion Detection
- 11.2 Search for Person and Vehicle Detection Events
12 Face Detection
- 12.1 Configuring Face Detection
- 12.2 Configuring Face Recognition
- 12.3 Create a Face Database
13 Active Deterrence
- 13.1 Automatic Deterrence Settings
- 13.2 Manually Activate Deterrence Features
14 Managing Passwords and User Accounts
- 14.1 User Accounts
- 14.2 Account Groups
15 Using the Main Menu
- 15.1 Main Menu’s Navigation Bar
- 15.2 Playback
- 15.3 Events
- 15.4 Backup
- 15.5 Display
- 15.6 Camera
- 15.7 Network
- 15.8 System
- 15.9 Storage
- 15.10 Account
- 15.11 Information
- 15.12 Copying Settings to Another Channel
16 Smart Home & Voice Assistance
17 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Cameras
- 17.1 Connecting PTZ Cameras to the Recorder
- 17.2 Basic PTZ Controls
- 17.3 Advanced PTZ Controls
- 17.4 Presets
- 17.5 Tours
- 17.6 Patterns
- 17.7 AutoScan
18 Connecting Audio Devices
19 Replacing the Hard Drive
- 19.1 Removing the Hard Drive
- 19.2 Installing a New Hard Drive
20 DDNS Setup (Advanced)
- 20.1 STEP 1: Port Forwarding
- 20.2 STEP 2: Create a Lorex Account
- 20.3 STEP 3: Activate Your Warranty
- 20.4 STEP 4: Sign Up for a DDNS Account
- 20.5 STEP 5: Enable DDNS on the Recorder
21 Troubleshooting
22 Technical Specifications
- 22.1 General
- 22.2 Inputs/Outputs
- 22.3 Display
- 22.4 Recording
- 22.5 Playback
- 22.6 Storage
- 22.7 Special Features
- 22.8 Smart Home
- 22.9 Connectivity
- 22.10 Additional Specifications
23 Notices
- 23.1 FCC/IC
- 23.2 CE
- 23.3 Modification
- 23.4 RoHS
- 23.5 ICES-003

Replacing the Hard Drive19

The system comes with a pre-installed 3.5" SATA hard drive. You can replace the hard drive

with one up to a maximum size of 10TB.

19.1 Removing the Hard Drive

CAUTION

Make sure that the system is OFF and the power adapter is disconnected before removing/installing a hard drive.

To remove the hard drive:

1. Power off the system, and unplug all cabling from the system.

2. Turn the recorder over. Remove the bottom panel screws (6×).

3. Turn the recorder over carefully, then remove the top panel.

CAUTION

The wiring to the front panel button and USB port runs along the top panel of the recorder. When separating

the top panel, rest it carefully beside the bottom panel as shown below.

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