HD 1080P Wire-Free Recorder - Quick Reference Guide (LHWF1000)
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Recorder: Full Setup
To set up the recorder:
The recorder setup detailed in the Quick Connection Guide is a simplified 
setup. In order to access features using the recorder interface, you must 
complete the full setup detailed below.
Recorder: Using the Mouse
1. LEFT-CLICK:
•  During split-screen display mode: 
Double-click an individual channel to view it 
in full-screen. Double-click again to return 
to the split-screen display mode. 
•  While navigating menus: 
Click to open a menu option. 
2. RIGHT-CLICK: 
•  During live view: 
Right-click anywhere on the screen to 
open the Quick Menu. 
•  While navigating menus: 
Right-click to exit menus. 
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NOTE: In live view, hover the mouse cursor over the top of the screen 
to open the Navigation Bar. Move the mouse cursor away from the 
top of the screen to close the Navigation Bar.
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3. SCROLL WHEEL:
•  While navigating menus: 
Scroll to move up / down through the menu content.
Recorder: Initial Setup Wizard
1.  Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure 
password you recorded on the Quick Connection Guide.
3.  Click the arrow keys to select a 
language for the on-screen display. Click Next 
5.  Enter the date and time:
6.  Review the information you have set for the recorder. Click Accept to confirm.
Click to select the correct date 
from the calendar.
Select the correct time zone from 
the dropdown.
Select a time format from the 
dropdown. For 12Hour format, 
select either AM or PM from the 
second dropdown.
Click Next to confirm.
For users who wish to use the recorder interface rather than connecting to 
the system using the Lorex Cirrus app, you will have to complete the recorder 
Setup Wizard to confirm the correct date and time for the system. 
To complete the setup wizard:
2.  The Setup Wizard launches. Click Next to begin.
to confirm.
4.  Click the arrow keys to select your region. Click 
Next to confirm.
1. Connect the recorder to your router 
using the included Ethernet cable.
3. Connect a monitor (not included) to 
the HDMI port of the recorder with 
the included HDMI cable.
4. Connect the included power adapter 
to the recorder. Wait a few minutes 
for the system to start up.
2. Connect the included mouse to the 
Mouse / Backup USB port.
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Recorder: Quick Menu
Right-click anywhere on the live viewing screen to open the Quick Menu.
Search for and play back recordings.
Select camera / live display view.
Open the Main Menu.
Back up video recordings or snapshots 
to a USB flash drive (not included).
Recorder: Search and Playback
Search for and play back video recordings on the recorder.
To play back recorded video:
1.  From live view, right-click and then click Playback. 
2.  Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure 
password you recorded on the Quick Connection Guide. 
3.  Use the calendar on the left-side of the screen to select the date to playback. 
4.  Check off the channels you would like to search for recordings from on the left-
side of the screen. 
5.  Click   to search for recordings. 
6.  Search results appear as thumbnails. Double-click any recording to begin video 
playback.
Select 
the day to 
playback
Select 
channels to 
playback
Double-click 
any event 
to begin 
playback
Click to  
search for  
recordings
NOTE: If you did not use the Lorex Cirrus app for initial setup, you will be 
prompted to enter the default username (admin) and password (00000000), 
and then create a new password for the recorder.
Recorder: Backup
Back up video recordings to a USB flash drive (not included).
To back up recorded video:
1.  Insert a USB flash drive (not included) into one of the USB ports marked Mouse / 
Backup on the back of the recorder. 
NOTE: It is recommended to format USB flash drives prior to using them with your 
wire-free system. 
2.  From live view, right-click and then click Backup. 
3.  Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password 
you recorded on the Quick Connection Guide. 
4.  Configure the following: 
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b
c
e
d
5.  The Backup Type screen appears. Select a filetype for your backup files, then 
click Save. 
6.  The USB flash drive contents are shown on screen. Navigate to the location you 
want to save the backup files in, then click OK to begin the back up. Progress is 
shown on screen. 
NOTE: Do not disconnect the USB flash drive until the backup is complete.
a.  Date: Enter the date to search 
for recordings from. 
b.  Time: Enter a start and end 
time for your search. 
c.  Channel / Type: Select the 
channel and recording type 
to search for, or select All 
to browse all channels and 
recording types. 
d.  Search / Quick Backup: Click 
Search to show all recordings 
that fit your search criteria, or 
click Quick Backup to back up 
all recordings that fit the search criteria. 
e.   (Not applicable for Quick Backup) Recordings that fit the search are shown on 
screen. Check recordings you want to back up, then click Backup.
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