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 Setup
- 4.1 STEP 1: Initial Setup
- 4.2 STEP 2: Setting Up the Recorder
- 4.3 STEP 3: Connecting with Lorex Cirrus
- 4.4 STEP 4: Installing the Cameras
- 4.5 Quick Access to System Information
5 Using the Mouse
6 Using the Recorder’s On-Screen Display
- 6.1 Using the Taskbar
- 6.2 Using the Quick Menu
- 6.3 Using the Mini Menu
- 6.4 Using the On-Screen Keypads
7 Recording
- 7.1 Recording Time for Motion Detection
- 7.2 Configuring Manual Recording
- 7.3 Changing Recording Resolution
- 7.4 Setting a Recording Schedule
8 Playback
- 8.1 Using Playback
- 8.2 Playback Controls
9 Search & Backup
- 9.1 Using Backup Mode
- 9.2 Backing Up Videos using Playback Mode
  - 9.2.1 Back Up Entire Recordings
  - 9.2.2 Video Clip Backup
- 9.3 Drive Menu Controls
10 Managing Users, Passwords and Permissions
- 10.1 Changing Passwords
- 10.2 Adding a New User
- 10.3 Setting User Permissions
11 Pairing Cameras
- 11.1 Pairing Cameras with Lorex Cirrus
- 11.2 Pairing Cameras using the Recorder Interface
12 Storage
- 12.1 Configuring Storage Overwrite
- 12.2 Formatting Storage Devices
13 Using the Main Menu
- 13.1 Main Menu Overview
  - 13.1.1 Copying Channel Settings to Another Channel
- 13.2 Settings Menu
- 13.3 System Menu
- 13.4 Advanced Menu
14 Connecting to Your System Using PC or MAC
15 Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps
16 Viewing Backed Up Video on PC/Mac
- 16.1 Running Lorex Player 11
- 16.2 Lorex Player 11 Interface Overview
  - 16.2.1 About the Advanced Menu
17 Smart Home & Voice Assistance
18 DDNS Setup (Advanced)
- 18.1 STEP 1: Port Forwarding
- 18.2 STEP 2: Create a LOREX Account
- 18.3 STEP 3: Add Your Address
- 18.4 STEP 4: Activate Your Warranty
- 18.5 STEP 5: Sign Up for a DDNS Account
- 18.6 STEP 6: Enable DDNS on the recorder
19 Troubleshooting
20 Technical Specifications
- 20.1 Wire-Free Recorder (L222A8 Series)

Using the Main Menu13

13.4.1 Manual Firmware Upgrade

The system supports automatic firmware upgrades over the network to ensure your unit is always

up-to-date. It is recommended to always use automatic upgrade unless directed to perform a

manual upgrade by technical support.

Prerequisites:

• Save the .bin firmware upgrade file in the root folder of a USB flash drive (not included),

and connect the drive to one of the USB ports on your recorder.

To manually upgrade the recorder’s firmware:

1. From the live viewing screen, click

> Advanced > Maintenance.

2. Click Firmware Upgrade.

3. The drive menu appears. Navigate to and select the .bin firmware file, then click OK.

4. A confirmation window appears. Click OK to confirm.

5. Allow 5-10 minutes for the system to upgrade and reboot.

CAUTION

Do not power off therecorder during firmware upgrade.

13.4.2 Restoring Default Settings

Reset the recorder settings to their out-of-box state. You can choose to reset all settings at once,

or just settings on specific menus. Restoring default settings will not delete recordings and snap-

shots saved to the hard drive.

To restore default settings:

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