User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Important Safeguards
- 2 Package Contents
- 3 Recorder Overview
- 4 Basic System Setup
- 5 Camera Installation
- 6 Using the Mouse
- 7 Using the On–Screen Display
- 8 Recording
- 9 Playback
- 10 Backup
- 11 Motion Detection
- 12 Active Deterrence
- 13 Managing Passwords and User Accounts
- 14 Using the Main Menu
- 14.1 Playback
- 14.2 Alarm
- 14.3 Backup
- 14.4 Display
- 14.5 Camera
- 14.6 Network
- 14.7 System
- 14.7.1 Configuring General System Settings
- 14.7.2 Setting Date & Time
- 14.7.3 Configuring Holidays
- 14.7.4 Configuring IP Filter
- 14.7.5 Save System Settings to a USB Flash Drive
- 14.7.6 Import System Settings from a USB Flash Drive
- 14.7.7 Restoring Default Settings
- 14.7.8 Upgrading Firmware Manually
- 14.7.9 Automatic Firmware Upgrades
- 14.8 Storage
- 14.9 Account
- 14.10 Information
- 14.11 Copying Settings to Another Channel
- 15 Connecting Remotely using the Lorex Home Mobile App
- 16 Smart Home & Voice Assistance
- 17 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Cameras
- 18 Connecting Audio Devices
- 19 Replacing the Hard Drive
- 20 DDNS Setup (Advanced)
- 21 Troubleshooting
- 22 Technical Specifications
- 23 Notices
Recorder Overview3
3.1 Front Panel
1. LED Indicators:
•
HDD: Glows to indicate hard drive is in normal state. Turns off when there is a hard
drive error.
•
POWER: Glows to indicate the system is on.
•
NETWORK: Glows when network is in normal state. Turns off when there is a net-
work error.
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.
3.2 Back Panel
1. Video Inputs: Connect Lorex HD or standard analog cameras to the system. For a full list of
compatible cameras, visit lorex.com/compatibility.
2. Audio IN/Audio OUT: Connect an external microphone for single-channel audio recording,
or an external speaker for system audio. For details on connecting external audio devices, see
18 Connecting Audio Devices, page 87.
3. HDMI: Connect to an HDMI monitor or TV (not included) to view the system interface.
4. LAN: Connect an RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.
5. A/B: Connect RS485 cables.
NOTE
For full details on connecting PTZ cameras, see 17.1 Connecting PTZ Cameras to the Recorder, page 82.
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