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: 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 Configuring Face Detection
- 15.2 Face Preview
- 15.3 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 Connecting Audio Devices
21 Replacing the Hard Drive
- 21.1 Removing the Hard Drive
- 21.2 Installing a New Hard Drive
22 DDNS Setup (Advanced)
- 22.1 STEP 1: Port Forwarding
- 22.2 STEP 2: Create a Lorex Account
- 22.3 STEP 3: Activate Your Warranty
- 22.4 STEP 4: Sign Up for a DDNS Account
- 22.5 STEP 5: Enable DDNS on the Recorder
23 Troubleshooting
24 Technical Specifications
- 24.1 General
- 24.2 Inputs/Outputs
- 24.3 Display
- 24.4 Recording
- 24.5 Playback
- 24.6 Storage
- 24.7 Special Features
- 24.8 Smart Home
- 24.9 Connectivity
- 24.10 Additional Specifications
25 Notices
- 25.1 FCC/IC
- 25.2 CE
- 25.3 Modification
- 25.4 RoHS
- 25.5 ICES-003

Using the On-Screen Display8

• Right-click anywhere on the Live View screen.

1. Main Menu: Select for full access to the Main Menu.

2. Playback: Opens the Playback Menu. This allows you to search for video recordings saved

on the recorder’s hard drive. For details on using the Playback menu, see 10 Playback, page

27.

3. Pan/Tilt/Zoom: Control and configure settings for Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras. For full

instructions on connecting and using PTZ cameras, see , page .

4. Viewing Modes: Select how many channels are shown on screen during live viewing.

5. Camera Registration: Check the camera’s that you want added to the NVR.

6. Manual: Select manual recording and snapshot options. For details, see 9.4 Setting up

Scheduled or Manual Recording, page 24.

7. Face Preview: Enable or Disable face events to show on the right side of the screen (com-

patible with face detection cameras only).

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