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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: Lorex Setup Wizard
- 4.7 STEP 7: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (If Available)
- 4.8 Quick Access to System Information
5 Camera Installation
- 5.1 Installation Tips
- 5.2 Ensuring Accurate Person/Vehicle Detection
- 5.3 Installing Cameras
- 5.4 Connecting Camera Extension Cables
6 Using the Mouse
7 Using the On–Screen Display
- 7.1 Navigation Bar
- 7.2 Quick Menu
- 7.3 Camera Toolbar
- 7.4 On-Screen Keypads
8 Recording
- 8.1 Video Recording Types
- 8.2 Configuring Recording Quality
- 8.3 Setting the Recording Schedule
- 8.4 Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording
- 8.5 Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite
9 Playback
- 9.1 Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive
- 9.2 Playback Controls
- 9.3 Playing Back Video from a USB Drive
- 9.4 Smart Search
- 9.5 Video Clip Backup
10 Backup
- 10.1 Formatting the USB Flash Drive
- 10.2 Backing Up Video
- 10.3 Using Video Clip Backup
- 10.4 Viewing Backed Up Files
11 Motion Detection
- 11.1 Configuring Motion Detection
- 11.2 Search for Person/Vehicle Detection Events
12 Active Deterrence
- 12.1 Automatic Deterrence Settings
- 12.2 Manually Activate Deterrence Features
13 Managing Passwords and User Accounts
- 13.1 User Accounts
- 13.2 Account Groups
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
- 14.8 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
- 17.1 Connecting PTZ Cameras to the Recorder
- 17.2 Basic PTZ Controls
- 17.3 Advanced PTZ Controls
- 17.4 Presets
- 17.5 Tours
- 17.6 Patterns
- 17.7 AutoScan
18 Connecting Audio Devices
19 Replacing the Hard Drive
- 19.1 Removing the Hard Drive
- 19.2 Installing a New Hard Drive
20 DDNS Setup (Advanced)
- 20.1 STEP 1: Port Forwarding
- 20.2 STEP 2: Create a Lorex Account
- 20.3 STEP 3: Activate Your Warranty
- 20.4 STEP 4: Sign Up for a DDNS Account
- 20.5 STEP 5: Enable DDNS on the Recorder
21 Troubleshooting
22 Technical Specifications
- 22.1 General
- 22.2 Inputs/Outputs
- 22.3 Display
- 22.4 Recording
- 22.5 Playback
- 22.6 Storage
- 22.7 Special Features
- 22.8 Smart Home
- 22.9 Connectivity
- 22.10 Additional Specifications
23 Notices
- 23.1 FCC/IC
- 23.2 CE
- 23.3 Modification
- 23.4 RoHS
- 23.5 ICES-003

Connecting Audio Devices18

4. Click Audio Setting, then configure the following:

• Audio Recording: Click to enable ( ) / disable ( ) audio recording.

CAUTION

Audio recording and / or use of listen-in audio without consent is illegal in certain jurisdictions. Lorex

Corporation assumes no liability for use of its products that does not conform with local laws.

• Audio Format: Choose the desired format for audio recording (G711a or AAC

recommended).

• Audio Source: Select HDCVI.

• Click OK.

5. Click Apply.

6. (OPTIONAL) Click Copy to apply the settings for the current channel to one or more other

channels (see 14.11 Copying Settings to Another Channel, page 79 for full instructions on us-

ing the copy function).

To enable audio recording using an external microphone:

1. From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.

2. Click CAMERA. Click the RECORDING tab on the side panel, then Recording on the top

panel.

3. Select Channel 1.

NOTE

Use of an external microphone allows you to record audio on Channel 1 of the system. It cannot be moved to

a different channel.

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