User's Manual

Recorder Overview3
3.1 Front Panel
1. LED Indicators:
• HDD: Glows to indicate hard drive is operating properly. Turns off when there is a hard
drive error.
• NET: Glows to indicate the recorder is connected to the Internet for remote access and
automatic firmware updates. Turns off when there is no Internet access.
• REC: Glows to indicate that the system is currently recording.
• PWR: Glows to indicate the system is on.
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.
4. Power Button: Press and hold to turn the system on or shut down.
NOTE
The power switch on the back of the unit must be turned on to use the front panel power button.
3.2 Back Panel
1. Power Input: Connect the included AC power cable.
2. Power Switch: Press to power the system on / off.
3. PoE Video Inputs: Connect Lorex IP cameras to the system. For a full list of compatible
cameras, visit lorex.com/compatibility.
4. Alarm Block: Connect alarm / sensor devices (not included).
5. VGA: Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.
6. RS232: Connect access control systems (not included).
7. AUDIO IN/OUT:
• Connect an external microphone to the AUDIO IN port for single-channel audio
recording.
• Connect an external speaker to the AUDIO OUT port to hear system audio
• For full details on connecting external audio devices, see , page .
8. LAN: Connect the included RJ45 Ethernet cable from the recorder to your router for remote
connectivity and automatic firmware updates.
9. 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.
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