Lorex D841 User Manual
User Manual
D841 Series
User Manual
D841 Series
#LX400111; r. 1.0/55872/56018; en-US iii
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D841A82
D841A62
D841A81B
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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF THE PLUG
TO THE WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.
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Table of contents
1 Important Safeguards . .. .. ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ... 1
1.1 General Precautions. . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . 1
1.2 Installation . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . 1
1.3 Service . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . 3
1.4 Use .. ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . 3
2 Package Contents.. . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . 4
3 Recorder Overview . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . 5
3.1 Front Panel ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ... 5
3.2 Back Panel ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ... 5
4 Basic System Setup. . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . 7
4.1 STEP 1: Connect cameras. ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... 7
4.2 STEP 2: Connect router .. . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. ..... . . . . . 7
4.3 STEP 3: Connect mouse . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ... 7
4.4 STEP 4: Connect monitor .. . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . 8
4.5 STEP 5: Connect power .. . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. 8
4.6 STEP 6: Lorex Setup Wizard . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . 9
4.7 STEP 7: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (If Available) .. ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. 9
4.8 Quick Access to System Information..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..10
5 Camera Installation.... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..11
5.1 Installation Tips ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .11
5.2 Ensuring Accurate Person/Vehicle Detection .. . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . .....11
5.3 Installing Cameras ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....12
5.4 Connecting Camera Extension Cables ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . .13
6 Using the Mouse . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..14
7 Using the On–Screen Display .... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .15
7.1 Navigation Bar.. ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .15
7.2 Quick Menu... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .....15
7.3 Camera Toolbar... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . .16
7.4 On-Screen Keypads.. . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . .....17
8 Recording .. . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . .18
8.1 Video Recording Types..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . .18
8.2 Configuring Recording Quality . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .18
8.3 Setting the Recording Schedule .. . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....19
8.4 Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . .20
8.5 Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite .. . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . .21
9 Playback. . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .....23
9.1 Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive.... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . .23
9.2 Playback Controls... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . .23
9.3 Playing Back Video from a USB Drive .. ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .26
9.4 Smart Search.. . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....26
9.5 Video Clip Backup .... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .....27
10 Backup. ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . .29
10.1 Formatting the USB Flash Drive . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .....29
10.2 Backing Up Video.. . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . .29
10.3 Using Video Clip Backup .. . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . .30
10.4 Viewing Backed Up Files .. . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . .30
10.4.1 Viewing Backed Up Files on PC . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....30
10.4.2 Viewing Backed Up Files on Mac..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....31
10.4.3 Lorex Player Controls... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .32
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11 Motion Detection .. ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..34
11.1 Configuring Motion Detection . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. ..... .34
11.2 Search for Person/Vehicle Detection Events . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . .39
12 Active Deterrence.. . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .40
12.1 Automatic Deterrence Settings. . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....40
12.2 Manually Activate Deterrence Features . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . .....42
13 Managing Passwords and User Accounts ...... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..43
13.1 User Accounts . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . .....43
13.1.1 Changing Passwords . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . .43
13.1.2 Adding Users. . .. ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .44
13.1.3 Modifying Users. . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . .45
13.1.4 Deleting Users ... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . .45
13.2 Account Groups . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....45
13.2.1 Adding Groups. . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ....45
13.2.2 Modifying Groups . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . .46
13.2.3 Deleting Groups .... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . .47
14 Using the Main Menu. . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....48
14.1 Playback . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....48
14.2 Alarm .. ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .48
14.2.1 Searching Alarm Event Logs .... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .48
14.2.2 Video Loss. . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .49
14.2.3 System Warnings ....... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...50
14.3 Backup.... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . .52
14.4 Display.. . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . .52
14.4.1 Setting the Recorder’s Output Resolution... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . .52
14.4.2 Listen–In Audio..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .52
14.4.3 Menu Transparency . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . .53
14.4.4 General Display Settings .. . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .54
14.4.5 Customize Split-Screen Views. . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ....54
14.4.6 Configuring Sequence Mode.... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..55
14.5 Camera.. . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..56
14.5.1 Adjusting Camera Image Settings . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..56
14.5.2 Configuring Snapshot Recording.... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . .57
14.5.3 Changing On-Screen Overlay... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..58
14.5.4 Configuring Privacy Masking .. . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..58
14.5.5 Connecting Multi-Format Cameras (Cable Type). . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .59
14.5.6 Camera Firmware Upgrade (CVI Upgrade) .. . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . .....60
14.6 Network . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .60
14.6.1 Selecting DHCP or Static IP Address (TCP/IP) .. . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....60
14.6.2 Configuring System Ports (Connection)..... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . .61
14.6.3 Configuring Email Alerts... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .61
14.6.4 P2P Setting . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . .63
14.7 System . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...64
14.7.1 Configuring General System Settings .... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .64
14.7.2 Setting Date & Time . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . .....65
14.7.3 Configuring Holidays ... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . .66
14.7.4 Configuring IP Filter . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .67
14.7.5 Save System Settings to a USB Flash Drive . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . .68
14.7.6 Import System Settings from a USB Flash Drive . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .68
14.7.7 Restoring Default Settings .. . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .69
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14.7.8 Upgrading Firmware Manually. ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .69
14.7.9 Automatic Firmware Upgrades . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....70
14.8 Storage.... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . .70
14.8.1 Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite .... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....70
14.8.2 Configuring Recording File Length . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .71
14.8.3 Configuring Pre-Recording ... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....71
14.8.4 Setting the Snapshot Schedule . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....72
14.8.5 Formatting the Hard Drive . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . .73
14.8.6 Configuring Hard Drive Type.. . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. ..73
14.8.7 Recording Calculator (REC Estimate) . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . .74
14.8.8 FTP (Advanced) . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....75
14.9 Account.... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . .75
14.10 Information.. . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... .75
14.10.1 Version Info . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .....76
14.10.2 Log .. . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....76
14.10.3 Event Status Info ... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .76
14.10.4 HDD Info .. . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .77
14.10.5 Online Users..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .77
14.10.6 Load .. . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..78
14.10.7 Network Test . . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....78
14.10.8 BPS . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .79
14.11 Copying Settings to Another Channel . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . .79
15 Connecting Remotely using the Lorex Home Mobile App. . . . . . .... . . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . .80
16 Smart Home & Voice Assistance .. . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . .81
17 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Cameras . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....82
17.1 Connecting PTZ Cameras to the Recorder. . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .82
17.2 Basic PTZ Controls .... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....83
17.3 Advanced PTZ Controls...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . .84
17.4 Presets . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ...85
17.5 Tours . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . .85
17.6 Patterns .. . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .....85
17.7 AutoScan . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . .86
18 Connecting Audio Devices.. . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... .87
19 Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . .. .... . . . . . ..... . .90
19.1 Removing the Hard Drive . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . .90
19.2 Installing a New Hard Drive . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . .93
20 DDNS Setup (Advanced). . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .96
20.1 STEP 1: Port Forwarding ....... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ....96
20.2 STEP 2: Create a Lorex Account . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..96
20.3 STEP 3: Activate Your Warranty . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . .97
20.4 STEP 4: Sign Up for a DDNS Account .. . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..97
20.5 STEP 5: Enable DDNS on the Recorder .... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . .98
21 Troubleshooting. . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . 100
22 Technical Specifications. . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . . .... . . . . . ..... . . . . 102
22.1 General . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . 102
22.2 Inputs/Outputs . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. 102
22.3 Display.. . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . 102
22.4 Recording . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . 102
22.5 Playback . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. 102
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22.6 Storage.... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . 102
22.7 Special Features . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. 102
22.8 Smart Home. . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... 103
22.9 Connectivity . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .... 103
22.10 Additional Specifications ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ...... . . . . ... 103
23 Notices .. . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . . .... . . . . . .. 104
23.1 FCC/IC . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. ..... . . . . ..... . . . . 104
23.2 CE . . . . .. ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... 104
23.3 Modification .. ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . 104
23.4 RoHS.. . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. 104
23.5 ICES-003 . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . ..... . . . . . ..... . . . . . 104
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Important Safeguards1
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacturing process of
your product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to ensure your enjoyment and
proper use of the product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating
and using your product.
1.1 General Precautions
1. All warnings and instructions in this manual should be followed.
2. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use a
water-dampened cloth for cleaning.
3. Do not use this product in humid or wet places.
4. Keep enough space around the product for ventilation. Slots and openings in the storage cabinet should not be blocked.
5. It is highly recommended to connect the product to a surge protector to protect from damage
caused by electrical surges. It is also recommended to connect the product to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), which has an internal battery that will keep the product running in
the event of a power outage.
CAUTION
Maintain electrical safety. Power line operated equipment or accessories connected to this product should bear the
UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not be modified so as to defeat the
safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified
service personnel.
1.2 Installation
1. Read and Follow Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Follow all operating instructions.
2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings: Comply with all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.
4. Polarization: Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
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5. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your location,
consult your video dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
6. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in the risk of
fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged
or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire
hazard. Periodically examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated
insulation, have it replaced by your service technician.
7. Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
8. Surge Protectors: It is highly recommended that the product be connected to a surge protector. Doing so will protect the product from damage caused by power surges. Surge protectors
should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark.
9. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS): Because this product is designed for continuous, 24/
7 operation, it is recommended that you connect the product to an uninterruptible power supply. An uninterruptible power supply has an internal battery that will keep the product running
in the event of a power outage. Uninterruptible power supplies should bear the UL listing
mark or CSA certification mark.
10. Ventilation: Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the product manufacturer’s instructions have been
followed.
11. Attachments: Do not use attachments unless recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause a hazard.
12. Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool and the like.
13. Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
14. Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious damage to the product. Use this product only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
15. Camera Extension Cables: Check the rating of your extension cable(s) to verify compliance
with your local authority regulations prior to installation.
16. Mounting: The cameras provided with this system should be mounted only as instructed in
this guide or the instructions that came with your cameras, using the provided mounting
brackets.
17. Camera Installation: Cameras are not intended for submersion in water. Not all cameras can
be installed outdoors. Check your camera environmental rating to confirm if they can be installed outdoors. When installing cameras outdoors, installation in a sheltered area is required.
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1.3 Service
1. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
2. Conditions Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust on-
ly those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for
service.
3. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify
that the replacements used have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacements specified by the product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
4. Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.
1.4 Use
1. Cleaning: Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
2. Product and Cart Combination: When product is installed on a cart, product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
3. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or “short-out” parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
4. Lightning: For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power
line surges.
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Package Contents2
Your security recorder package includes the following components:
4K Ultra HD Security DVR
Power Adapter Ethernet Cable USB Mouse HDMI Cable
NOTE
Hard drive size, number of channels, and camera configuration may vary by model. Please refer to your package
for specific details. Check your package to confirm that you have received the complete system, including all components shown above.
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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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6. 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.
7. DC 12V: Connect the included power adapter.
8. ON/OFF Switch: Turns the DVR on/off.
9. VGA: Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.
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Basic System Setup4
4.1 STEP 1: Connect cameras
Test your cameras prior to selecting a permanent mounting location by connecting the cameras
and cables to your recorder locally. Push and twist the BNC connector clockwise to secure it to
the BNC port.
NOTE
This step is for verification of the camera image only. It is recommended to connect cameras to a nearby power
adapter for this step. The Lorex Setup Wizard that runs at startup will assist you in naming and organizing your
cameras, so it is also recommended to leave cameras connected until the wizard asks you to install cameras in their
permanent mounting location.
NOTE
• Before selecting a permanent mounting location for your cameras, see5 Camera Installation, page 11 for important notes and installation tips.
• The extension cable must be a single stretch of cable between the recorder and camera. You cannot connect
multiple extension cables to each other.
4.2 STEP 2: Connect router
Connect the recorder to your router using the included Ethernet cable.
NOTE
To receive automatic firmware updates and enable remote viewing with mobile apps, a high speed Internet connection is required (minimum upload speed of 5Mbps required for 4K viewing; 3.5Mbps for lower resolutions). All
other system features can be used without an Internet connection.
4.3 STEP 3: Connect mouse
Connect the included mouse to a USB port on the recorder.
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4.4 STEP 4: Connect monitor
Connect the recorder to a monitor using the included HDMI cable (supports up to 4K resolution).
OR
Connect the recorder to a monitor using a VGA cable (not included - supports up to 1080p
resolution).
CAUTION
The system will automatically match the resolution of the connected monitor the first time you use the recorder. If
you need to switch monitors, make sure you set the recorder to an output resolution supported by the new monitor
BEFORE switching. See 14.4.1 Setting the Recorder’s Output Resolution, page 52 for details.
4.5 STEP 5: Connect power
Use the included power adapter to connect the recorder to a nearby outlet. Turn the recorder on using the power switch on the back panel.
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4.6 STEP 6: Lorex Setup Wizard
When you first power up your recorder, the Lorex Setup Wizard will begin. The Wizard will help
you configure core system settings and set up your cameras. It is recommended to review 5 Cam-
era Installation, page 11 before choosing a permanent mounting position for your cameras.
NOTE
For detailed mounting instructions for your particular camera model, refer to your camera’s documentation on
lorex.com.
You will also create a password that will be used to access the unit from now on. For future reference, it is recommended that you record your password in a secure location.
4.7 STEP 7: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (If Available)
If a firmware upgrade is available, you will be asked to install it once the system starts up. It is required to upgrade your system firmware and client software or mobile apps to the latest version to
enable remote connection to the system.
NOTE
You must connect your recorder to a router with Internet access in order to get automatic firmware upgrades.
If a firmware upgrade is available:
1. After startup, a notification will appear asking you to upgrade the firmware. Click OK to
upgrade.
2. Enter the system user name (default: admin) and your secure password, then click OK. Wait
for the firmware update to complete. The system will restart once the firmware has been
upgraded.
CAUTION
DO NOT POWER OFF THE SYSTEM OR DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE DURING FIRMWARE INSTALLATION.
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4.8 Quick Access to System Information
Perform one of the following actions to bring up the system information window. This window
contains vital system information including the model number, serial number, and device ID.
NOTE
The QR code shown on this screen can be scanned during mobile setup to enter the system’s device ID.
To quickly open a window that displays important system information:
• From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Info.
OR
• Press the front panel button on the recorder.
NOTE
Do not press and hold the button. The front panel button doubles as a panic button that activates warning lights
and sirens for deterrence cameras if held for 3 seconds.
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Camera Installation
The following chapter provides general setup instruction and installation tips for security cameras.
Ensure that you review 5.2 Ensuring Accurate Person/Vehicle Detection, page 11 for channels you
are planning to use Person/Vehicle detection on.
NOTE
Cameras differ in terms of mounting instructions. Please see your camera’s documentation at lorex.com for specif-
ic installation instructions.
5.1 Installation Tips
General camera installation tips that apply to all camera models. Please review before selecting a
permanent mounting location for your cameras.
• Test the cameras before permanent installation. Plan where you will route the wiring for the
camera and where you will aim the camera.
• Point the camera where there is the least amount of obstructions (e.g., tree branches).
• Mount the camera where the lens is away from direct and intense sunlight.
• Plan your cable wiring so that it does not interfere with power lines or telephone lines.
• Secure cabling so that it is not exposed or easily cut.
• Mount the camera in an area that is visible, but out of reach.
• Avoid pointing the camera at a glass window to see outside. This may result in a bright white
ring in the night vision image, as the light from the night vision LEDs may reflect off the glass.
• Adjust the camera angle so that it covers an area with high traffic.
• In "high-risk" locations, have multiple cameras point in the same area. This provides camera
redundancy if a vandal attempts to damage one of your cameras.
• For outdoor rated cameras, installation in a sheltered location is recommended to ensure the
camera lens remains clear of rainwater and other precipitation.
5.2 Ensuring Accurate Person/Vehicle Detection
The following are important camera installation notes to ensure accurate Person/Vehicle detection.
For full camera mounting instructions, see your camera’s documentation at lorex.com.
• Choose a location where objects of interest will be no further than 50ft (~15m) from the
camera.
• Angle the camera so that objects of interest appear in the bottom ⅔ of the camera image.
• Angle the camera between 30~60° down from the level position.
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• Install the camera between 8-16ft (2.5-5m) off of the ground.
NOTE
Accuracy of Person/Vehicle detection will be influenced by multiple factors, such as the object’s distance from the
camera, the size of the object, and the height and angle of the camera. Night vision will also impact the accuracy
of detection.
5.3 Installing Cameras
1. Mount the cameras to the desired mounting surface according to the instructions that came
with the cameras (visit lorex.com for the most up-to-date documentation). Choose a firm
mounting surface that can support the full weight of the camera.
NOTE
If you wish to mount cameras to drywall, it is recommended to use the included drywall anchors.
2. Adjust the camera stand to ensure that the camera has a satisfactory view of the area you
would like to monitor. Stand configuration depends on the mounting surface you have chosen
(see below for suggested stand configurations).
Wall Mount Ceiling Mount
NOTE
Counter / table top mounting is not recommended if you are planning to utilize Person/Vehicle detection due
to limited accuracy. Please refer to 5.2 Ensuring Accurate Person/Vehicle Detection, page 11 for recommended camera angling to ensure accurate detection.
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5.4 Connecting Camera Extension Cables
The extension cable must be a single stretch of cable between the recorder and camera. You cannot
connect multiple extension cables to each other. For all extension cable options, including maximum extension cable length, refer to your camera’s documentation at lorex.com.
1. Connect the male power connector on the BNC extension cable to the female power connector
on the camera. Connect the BNC connector to the camera.
2. Connect the female power connector on the BNC extension cable to the power adapter.
3. Connect the BNC connector to one of the Video Input ports on the rear panel of the recorder.
4. Plug the camera power adapter to a power outlet.
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Using the Mouse6
The mouse is the primary control device for the system. Connect the included mouse to the USB
port on the front or rear panel.
1. Left-button:
• In live view, while in a split-screen display mode, click an individual channel to view it in
full-screen. Click again to return to the split-screen display mode.
• While navigating menus, click to open a menu option.
2. Right-button:
• During live view, right-click anywhere on the screen to open the Quick Menu.
• Within system menus, right-click to exit menus.
3. Scroll wheel: In live view, use the scroll wheel to zoom in/out.
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Using the On–Screen Display
Use the system’s on–screen display to navigate menus and configure options and settings.
NOTE
To access the on-screen display, you must connect the included mouse and a monitor (not included) to the recorder.
See 4 Basic System Setup, page 7 for full instructions.
7.1 Navigation Bar
The Navigation Bar along the bottom of the recorder’s Live View display allows you to access
the Main Menu and control basic functions of the recorder.
To show the Navigation Bar:
• Hover the mouse pointer near the bottom of the Live View screen.
NOTE
You can also lock the Navigation Bar to have it displayed at all times. See below for details.
1. Main Menu: See 14 Using the Main Menu, page 48 for full instructions on using the Main
Menu.
2. Viewing Modes: Select how many channels are shown on screen during live viewing.
3. Previous / Next Channel(s): Display previous / next channel(s) in single or quad channel
viewing mode.
4. Sequence Mode: Start or stop Sequence Mode. In Sequence Mode, the system display will
automatically cycle through connected channels every few seconds.
5. 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 9 Playback, page 23.
6. Information: Displays system information, such as model number, device ID, IP address, etc.
7. Network: View and configure network options, including setting a dynamic or static IP address. For full instructions on configuring network options, see 14.6.1 Selecting DHCP or
Static IPAddress (TCP/IP), page 60.
8. Hard Drive Manager: Configure hard drive read/write options (see 14.8.6 Configuring Hard
Drive Type, page 73 for details) or format drives (see 14.8.5 Formatting the Hard Drive, page
73 for details).
9. Updates: Check for available firmware updates — requires an Internet connection.
10. Warning Light & Siren — Deterrence Cameras Only: Click to activate warning lights and
sirens for all connected deterrence cameras. Click again to deactivate.
11. System Date & Time
12. Lock Navigation Bar: Choose to always show the Navigation Bar on screen (
until the mouse pointer is near the bottom of the screen (
7.2 Quick Menu
The Quick Menu gives you quick access to functions which can also be accessed using the Navigation Bar.
To open the Quick Menu:
).
) or hide it
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• Right-click anywhere on the Live View screen.
1. Main Menu: See 14 Using the Main Menu, page 48 for full instructions on using 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 9 Playback, page 23.
3. Pan/Tilt/Zoom: Control and configure settings for Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras. For full instructions on connecting and using PTZ cameras, see 17 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Cameras, page
82.
4. Viewing Modes: Select how many channels are shown on screen during live viewing.
5. Previous / Next Channel(s): Change the display to the previous / next channel(s).
6. Info: Displays system information, such as model number, device ID, IP address, etc.
7. Sequence: Start or stop Sequence Mode. In Sequence Mode, the system display will automatically cycle through connected channels every few seconds.
8. Disable Beep: Temporarily disable the current audible warning.
NOTE
Audible warnings can be given for a wide range of events, such as hard drive issues, network connectivity,
motion detection events and more. Disabling the current audible alarm using the Quick Menu will silence the
recorder only for a short time, then audible warnings will continue.
9. Manual Record: Select manual recording and snapshot options. See 8.4 Setting up Scheduled
or Manual Recording, page 20 for details.
10. Image Settings: Configure camera image settings per channel, such as brightness, contrast,
etc. For full details on configuring camera image settings, see 14.5.1 Adjusting Camera Image
Settings, page 56.
7.3 Camera Toolbar
The Camera Toolbar lets you perform quick functions for a specific channel on the recorder.
To use the Camera Toolbar:
• Hover the mouse near the top of a channel with a connected camera.
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1. Instant Playback: Plays back recent video from the selected channel. By default, instant playback is set to play the last 5 minutes of recorded video. See 14.7.1 Configuring General Sys-
tem Settings, page 64 to set a custom playback length.
2. Digital Zoom: Click to enable digital zoom. Click-and-drag over the camera image to zoom
in on the selected area. Right-click to return to the full camera image. You can then repeat to
zoom in on a different area, or click the icon again to disable zoom.
3. Real-time Backup: Click to start recording the current channel manually. Click again to stop
recording and save the video file to a USB flash drive (not included).
4. Snapshot: Save a snapshot of the current camera image to a USB flash drive (not included).
5. Mute/Unmute: Click to mute/unmute listen-in audio.
6. Warning Light — Deterrence Cameras Only: Click to manually turn on the camera’s warning light for 10 seconds.
7. Siren — Deterrence Cameras Only: Click to manually turn on the camera’s siren for 10
seconds.
7.4 On-Screen Keypads
The Full Keypad is used to input alphanumeric characters, such as in user name or password
fields. The Number Keypad is used to input numeric characters only, such as in the time or date
fields.
To use the Full Keypad:
• Using the mouse, click on a field where alphanumeric characters are entered, such as the user
name and password fields.
• The Full Keypad opens:
• Click Shift to switch between uppercase and lowercase characters.
• Right-click to close the Full Keypad.
To use the Number Keypad:
• Using the mouse, click on a field where numeric characters are entered, such as the date or time
fields.
• The Number Keypad opens:
• Right-click to close the Number Keypad.
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Recording
By default, the system is set to immediately record video from connected cameras continuously,
24 hours a day. You can customize the recording settings according to your needs.
8.1 Video Recording Types
The system supports the following recording types:
• Continuous recording: Normal, continuous recording. A
left-hand corner of the camera image when continuous recording is in progress.
• Motion recording: Motion-triggered video recording. An
left-hand corner of the camera image when motion is detected.
8.2 Configuring Recording Quality
The system uses two video recording streams: a Main Stream and a Sub Stream. The Main
Stream records high quality video to your system’s hard drive. The Sub Stream records lower resolution video for efficient streaming to devices over the Internet. You can customize the video quality settings for these streams according to your needs.
To configure recording quality:
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.
icon is shown in the bottom
icon is shown in the bottom
3. Select the channel you want to configure.
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4. Configure the following settings. Except where noted, options for Main Stream and Sub
Stream are the same:
• Super Codec: (Main Stream only) Click to enable (
) / disable ( ) Super
Codec. This setting will help reduce system requirements for unimportant recordings to
maximize hard drive storage.
• Video: (Sub Stream only) Click to enable (
CAUTION
Disabling Substream video will prevent you from viewing the system remotely over the Internet. You
should disable the Substream only if you plan on viewing and configuring the system locally.
) / disable ( ) Substream video.
• Type: For the Main Stream, you can set different recording quality settings for Continu-
ous, MD (Motion Detect), and Alarm recording. Select the type of recording you want to
configure.
• Resolution: Select the resolution the selected camera will be recorded at. Higher resolutions create a more detailed image, but take up more hard drive space to record and require
more bandwidth to stream to connected computers or mobile devices.
• Frame Rate (FPS): Select the frame rate in Frames Per Second (FPS) that each stream will
record at. A higher frame rate provides a smoother picture, but will require more storage
and bandwidth.
• Bit Rate Type: Select CBR (Constant Bit Rate) or VBR (Variable Bit Rate) to deter-
mine the bit rate type. If you select VBR, select the Quality from 1 (lowest) to 6 (highest).
• Bit Rate (Kbps): Select the bit rate for each recording stream. Higher bit rates provide better image quality, but will require more storage and bandwidth.
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 using the copy function).
8.3 Setting the Recording Schedule
You can set a custom recording schedule according to your needs. For example, you can set the
system to record continuously during business hours and record on motion detection only outside
of business hours.
A custom recording schedule helps reduce the amount of hard drive space required, increasing the
time your system can retain recordings.
To configure the recording schedule:
1. From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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2. Click STORAGE. Click the SCHEDULE tab on the side panel, then Record on the top panel.
3. Under Channel, select the channel you would like to configure or select All.
4. Configure the schedule as needed:
• Check Continuous, MD (Motion Detection), or Alarm to select the recording type you
would like to configure.
• Click-and-drag on each day to customize the recording schedule. The schedule is set up as
a grid, which each block representing one hour.
• Click
beside 2 or more days to link schedules ( ). This allows you to quickly
change multiple schedules at once.
• To make fine adjustments to a schedule, click
. This will allow you to set exact start
and end times for a schedule.
• To disable all recording of the selected type on the selected day, click
.
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 using the copy function).
8.4 Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording
You can set the system to record based on a schedule or you can manually turn recording on and
off. By default, the system is set to always record on a schedule.
To configure the recording schedule, see 8.3 Setting the Recording Schedule, page 19.
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To set options for manual recording:
1. From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Manual Record.
2. Under Main Stream, select how the system will record the Main Stream for each channel:
• Auto: Main Stream recording will follow the recording schedule.
• Manual: The system will record the Main Stream continuously as long as this option is
checked.
• Stop: The system will not record the Main Stream for this channel. This option is not
recommended.
3. Under Sub Stream, select how the system will record the Sub Stream for each channel.
• Auto: Sub Stream recording will follow the recording schedule.
• Manual: The system will record the Sub Stream continuously as long as this option is
checked.
• Stop: The system will not record the Sub Stream for this channel. This option is not
recommended.
4. Under Snapshot, select Enable to enable snapshot recording on each channel. Or, select Dis-
able to disable snapshot recording.
5. Click Apply.
8.5 Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite
When the hard drive is full, the system will overwrite the oldest recordings by default. This is recommended, as it makes sure that your system will continue to record without any input from you.
You can also set the system to stop recording once the hard drive is full.
To configure hard drive overwrite:
1. From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
2. Click STORAGE, then click the BASIC tab.
3. Ensure HDD Full is set to Overwrite to overwrite the oldest recordings when the hard drive
is full.
NOTE
Select Stop Record for the system to stop recording when the hard drive is full.
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4. Click Apply.
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