lorex D862 Quick Setup Guide

Back panels shown below are for illustration only. Your recorder’s back panel

may appear different, with all the same ports in different locations.

Physical setup of the recorder and essential system settings

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Quick Setup Guide

D862 Series

Test your cameras prior to selecting a permanent mounting location by temporarily connecting the
cameras and cables to your DVR.

NOTES:

• The extension cable must be a single stretch of cable between the recorder and camera. You cannot connect

• This guide covers connecting cameras to your security recorder only. For full instructions on installing your

• Before selecting a permanent mounting location for your cameras, see Ensuring Accurate Person and Vehicle

STEP 1: Connect cameras*

multiple extension cables to each other.

cameras, please refer to your camera’s documentation at lorex.com.

Detection below for important camera installation notes.

STEP 2: Connect router*

Connect the recorder to your router using the included Ethernet cable.

4K Ultra HD Security DVR

USB MouseEthernet CablePower Adapter HDMI Cable

Dimensions

12.8” / 324mm

2.1”

53mm

9.8” / 249mm

Setting Up Your Recorder

See the steps below (expanded instructions to the right) to complete initial setup of the
recorder:

STEP 1:

Connect cameras*

STEP 2:

Connect router*

STEP 3:

Connect mouse

NOTE: To receive automatic rmware 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.

STEP 3: Connect mouse

Connect the included mouse to a USB port on the recorder.

STEP 4: Connect monitor*

Connect the recorder to a monitor using the included HDMI cable or a VGA cable (not included). The
HDMI port supports up to 4K resolution, and VGA supports up to 1080p.

OR

IMPORTANT: The system will automatically match the resolution of the connected monitor the rst 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 Changing the Recorder’s Output Resolution on the rear for details.

STEP 5: Connect power

STEP 6:

Lorex Setup Wizard

STEP 4:

Connect monitor*

8-channel conguration shown. 16-channel will have the respective number of video inputs.

Overview of extra ports:

Audio In/Out

Connect microphone / speaker*

NOTE: For full instructions on using the extra ports, please refer to your security recorder’s instruction

manual at lorex.com.

For camera compatibility information, visit lorex.com/compatibility.

STEP 5:

Connect power

* Not included / sold separately.

RS485

Connect Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras*

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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.

STEP 6: Lorex Setup Wizard

When you rst power up your recorder, the
Lorex Setup Wizard will begin. The Wizard will help you

congure core system settings.

You will also create a secure password. For future reference,
it is recommended that you record your password here:

Record your password below and store in a secure place:

Ensuring Accurate Person and Vehicle Detection

The following are important camera installation notes to ensure accurate person and vehicle detection.
For full camera mounting instructions, see your camera’s documentation at lorex.com.

• Angle the camera so that objects of interest appear in the bottom

• Choose a location where objects of interest will be no further than 50ft (~15m) from the camera.

⅔ of the camera image.

Lower accuracy for objects further away than 50ft
(~15m) and/or in the top

⅓ of the image.

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Optimal accuracy for objects within 50ft (~15m) and
in the bottom

• Angle the camera between 30~60° down from the level position.

• Install the camera between 8-16ft (2.5-5m) off of the ground.

NOTE: Accuracy of person and vehicle detection will be inuenced 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.

Additional Installation Tips:

• Point the camera where there is the least amount of obstructions (e.g., tree branches).

• Install the camera where vandals cannot easily reach.

• Secure cabling so that it is not exposed or easily cut.

• This camera is rated for outdoor use. Installation in a sheltered location is recommended.

⅔ of the image.

Level position (i.e., ceiling)

Optimal
angle
range

Once you have completed all steps for initial setup on the front of this guide, please refer

to the following sections to learn more about using your system.

Using the Mouse

• During 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.

During live view: Use the scroll wheel to zoom in / out.

NOTE: In live view, hover the mouse cursor over the top of the screen to open the Navigation Bar. Move the mouse

cursor away from the top of the screen to close the Navigation Bar.

• During live view: Click anywhere
on the screen to open the Quick
Menu.

• While navigating menus: Click to
exit menus.

Quick Access to System Information

To quickly open a window that displays vital system information such as device ID, model number,

rmware version, and IP address:

• Tap the button on the front panel of the recorder.

OR

• Right-click to open the Quick Menu and click Info.

Using the Quick Menu

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b

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i
j

Right-click anywhere on the live viewing screen to open the Quick
Menu.

a. Open Main Menu.

b. Search and playback recordings.

c. Control PTZ cameras (not included).

d. Select camera / live display view.

e. View previous / next channel(s).

f. View system information.

g. Start/stop sequence mode.

h. Temporarily disable all current audible warnings.

i. Open manual recording controls.

j. Adjust camera color and image settings.

Changing the Recorder’s Output Resolution

The system will automatically match the resolution of the connected monitor the rst time you use the

recorder.

IMPORTANT: If you need to switch the monitor, make sure you set the recorder to an output resolution
supported by the new monitor before switching.

To change the recorder’s output resolution:

1. From live view, right-click and then click Main Menu. If prompted, log in using the system user name (default:
admin) and your new, secure password.

2. Click DISPLAY, then congure the following:

Motion & Smart Motion Detection

Set preferences for motion detection. This section includes setup of person and vehicle detection.

To congure motion:

1. From live view, right-click and then click Main Menu. If prompted, log in using the system user name (default:
admin) and your new, secure password.

2. Click EVENTS. Click Events Settings on the far-left, then click the Motion Detect tab.

3. Congure the following:

a
b

d

e

f

a. Select the channel you would like to congure.

b. Click Enable.

c. Click Setup next to Area to set an active area for motion

detection. See Figure 1 below for details.

d. Click Setup next to Schedule to set the weekly schedule for

motion detection. See Figure 2 below for details.

• The camera image appears with a red grid overlay.
This means the entire image is enabled for motion
detection.

• Click or click-and-drag to add / remove boxes from
the active area. Cells that have been removed from
the active area appear green.

• Hover near the top of the image to reveal zone
selection. You can set up to 3 different zones with
different sensitivity and threshold values.

Figure 1: Motion Detection Area

• Right-click when nished.

e. Set preferences for how the system

reacts to motion detection events.

f. Click Smart Motion Detection to

enable person and vehicle detection.
See Figure 3 below for details.

g. Click Apply to save changes.

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a. Set Resolution to match the

highest resolution supported by
your monitor. For example, select

3840×2160 for 4K monitors, or
1920×1080 for 1080p.

b. Click Apply. The recorder will

restart before changes take
effect.

a

b

Playback

Search through and play video recordings from the hard drive.

To search for and play recordings:

1. From live view, right-click and then click Playback. If prompted, log in using the system user name (default:
admin) and your new, secure password.

2. Congure the following:

a. Use the calendar on the right to

select the date to playback.

b. Check channels you want to

play back. Click the icon beside
each selected channel to select
Mainstream (M) or Substream (S)
video quality.

c. Click inside the video bar to select

the playback time. Playback starts
immediately at the selected time.

d

e

a

b

Figure 3: Smart Motion DetectionFigure 2: Motion Schedule

• The default schedule, shown in Figure 2, is
active at all times.

• Click Modify to change the schedule for the
corresponding day of the week.

• Click OK when nished.

• Click Enable to allow detection of people and vehicles
on the selected channel.

• Select a Sensitivity level (a high sensitivity value will
detect smaller objects than a low value).

• Check Person and/or Vehicle.

• Click OK when nished.

Configuring Deterrence Settings

Set preferences for automatic warning light triggering on compatible Lorex deterrence cameras.
For a complete list of compatible deterrence cameras, navigate to your recorder series at

lorex.com/compatibility.

To congure deterrence settings:

1. In live view, right-click and click Main Menu. If prompted, log in using the system user name (default: admin) and
your new, secure password.

2. Click EVENTS. Click Event Settings on the far-left, then click the Deterrence tab.

3. Congure the following:

a
b

c

d
e

c

To lter for person and vehicle recordings:

PREREQUISITE: You must enable Smart Motion Detection on any and all channels you would like to lter for
person and vehicle detection. See the section Motion & Smart Motion Detection for details.

d. Click to stop

current playback.

e. Hover over the icon. Check Person and Vehicle to lter available playback events.

Wait a few seconds for the video bar to show detection events.

Backup

Back up recordings from the hard drive to a USB ash drive (not included).

To back up recordings:

1. Insert a formatted USB ash drive (not included) into a free USB port on the recorder.

2. From live view, right-click and then click Main Menu. If prompted, log in using the system user name (default:
admin) and your new, secure password.

3. Click BACKUP.

4. Congure the following:

a. Select your USB drive and the

folder for the backup.

b. Select the channel(s) and

recording types to search by.

c. Select a start and end time.

d. Choose a le format.

e. Click Search to see recordings

that match your search.

f. Check boxes next to recordings

you want to back up.

g. Click Backup.

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b

c
d

f

e

f

a. Select the channel of a connected

deterrence camera.

b. Check Enable.

c. Click Setup next to Warning Light to

congure preferences.

Figure 4: Deterrence Area

• The camera image appears with a grid overlay. The
green area is the active area for deterrence.

• Click or click-and-drag to add / remove boxes from the
active area.

• In Figure 4, only motion around the doorway will trigger
warning light.

• Right-click when nished.

d. Click Setup next to Area to set an active area for automatic

deterrence. See Figure 4 below for details.

e. Click Setup next to Schedule to set the weekly schedule for

automatic deterrence. See Figure 5 below for details.

f. Click Apply.

Figure 5: Deterrence Schedule

• The default schedule, shown in Figure 5, is
active during the night, between 5pm and 7am.

• Click Modify to change the schedule for the
corresponding day of the week.

• Click OK when nished.

To set off all connected deterrence cameras’ warning lights and
sirens, press and hold the front panel button for 3 seconds.

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