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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: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (If Available)
- 4.7 Quick Access to System Information
- 4.8 Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN)
5 Camera Installation
- 5.1 Installation Tips
- 5.2 Installing Cameras
- 5.3 Connecting Camera Extension Cables
- 5.4 Wired / Wireless Fusion™
6 Using the Mouse
7 Setting the Date & Time
8 Using the On-Screen Display
- 8.1 Navigation Bar
- 8.2 Quick Menu
- 8.3 Camera Toolbar
- 8.4 On-Screen Keyboards
- 8.5 Camera Image Settings
9 Recording
- 9.1 Video Recording Types
- 9.2 Configuring Recording Quality
- 9.3 Setting the Recording Schedule
- 9.4 Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording
- 9.5 Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite
10 Playback
- 10.1 Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive
- 10.2 Playback Controls
- 10.3 Area Search
- 10.4 Video Clip Backup
- 10.5 Playing Back Video from a USB Drive
11 Backup
- 11.1 Formatting the USB Flash Drive
- 11.2 Backing Up Video
- 11.3 Using Video Clip Backup
- 11.4 Viewing Backed Up Files
12 Motion Detection
- 12.1 Status Icons
- 12.2 Configuring Motion Detection
13 Active Deterrence
- 13.1 Automatic Deterrence Settings
- 13.2 Manually Activate Deterrence Features
14 Smart Motion Detection
- 14.1 Ensuring Accurate Person & Vehicle Detection
- 14.2 Configuring Person & Vehicle Detection
- 14.3 Searching for Person & Vehicle Detection Events (Smart Search)
- 14.4 Configuring Active View
15 Face Detection
- 15.1 Optimizing Face Detection Accuracy
- 15.2 Configuring Face Detection
- 15.3 Face Preview
- 15.4 Performing Smart Search for Face Detection
16 Managing Passwords and User Accounts
- 16.1 User Accounts
- 16.2 Account Groups
17 Using the Main Menu
- 17.1 Main Menu Overview
- 17.2 Setting the Monitor Resolution (Display)
- 17.3 Configuring Sequence Mode
- 17.4 Camera Menu
- 17.5 Information Menu
- 17.6 Network Settings
- 17.7 Shutdown
18 Connecting Remotely using the Lorex Home Mobile App
19 Smart Home & Voice Assistance
20 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Cameras
- 20.1 Connecting PTZ Cameras to the Recorder
- 20.2 Basic PTZ Controls
- 20.3 Advanced PTZ Controls
- 20.4 Presets
- 20.5 Tours
- 20.6 Patterns
- 20.7 AutoScan
21 Connecting Audio Devices
22 Replacing the Hard Drive
- 22.1 Removing the Hard Drive
- 22.2 Installing a New Hard Drive
23 DDNS Setup (Advanced)
- 23.1 STEP 1: Port Forwarding
- 23.2 STEP 2: Create a Lorex Account
- 23.3 STEP 3: Activate Your Warranty
- 23.4 STEP 4: Sign Up for a DDNS Account
- 23.5 STEP 5: Enable DDNS on the Recorder
24 Troubleshooting
- 24.1 Top Reasons Your Lorex Camera May Lose Video or Go Black
25 Technical Specifications
- 25.1 General
- 25.2 Inputs/Outputs
- 25.3 Display
- 25.4 Recording
- 25.5 Playback
- 25.6 Storage
- 25.7 Special Features
- 25.8 Smart Home
- 25.9 Connectivity
- 25.10 Additional Specifications
26 Notices
- 26.1 FCC/IC
- 26.2 CE
- 26.3 Modification
- 26.4 RoHS
- 26.5 ICES-003

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