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/Vehicle Detection
- 5.3 Installing Cameras
- 5.4 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/Vehicle Detection Events
12 Active Deterrence
- 12.1 Automatic Deterrence Settings
- 12.2 Manually Activate Deterrence Features
13 Managing Passwords and User Accounts
- 13.1 User Accounts
- 13.2 Account Groups
14 Using the Main Menu
- 14.1 Playback
- 14.2 Alarm
- 14.3 Backup
- 14.4 Display
- 14.5 Camera
- 14.6 Network
- 14.7 System
- 14.8 Storage
- 14.9 Account
- 14.10 Information
- 14.11 Copying Settings to Another Channel
15 Connecting Remotely using the Lorex Home Mobile App
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

Recorder Overview3

3.1 Front Panel

1. LED Indicators:

•

HDD: Glows to indicate hard drive is in normal state. Turns off when there is a hard

drive error.

•

POWER: Glows to indicate the system is on.

•

NETWORK: Glows when network is in normal state. Turns off when there is a net-

work error.

2. Info / Panic Button:

• From live view, press once to open the System Information screen.

• Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate the warning lights and sirens on all connected de-

terrence cameras.

3. USB Port: Connect a USB mouse (included) to control the system, or a USB flash drive (not

included) for data backup or manual firmware updates.

3.2 Back Panel

1. Video Inputs: Connect Lorex HD or standard analog cameras to the system. For a full list of

compatible cameras, visit lorex.com/compatibility.

2. Audio IN/Audio OUT: Connect an external microphone for single-channel audio recording,

or an external speaker for system audio. For details on connecting external audio devices, see

18 Connecting Audio Devices, page 87.

3. HDMI: Connect to an HDMI monitor or TV (not included) to view the system interface.

4. LAN: Connect an RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.

5. A/B: Connect RS485 cables.

NOTE

For full details on connecting PTZ cameras, see 17.1 Connecting PTZ Cameras to the Recorder, page 82.

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