Controlling Alarm Output Devices - Lorex N881 Series User Manual

16 Using the Main Menu
7. Configure the following system responses and parameters for the alarm input device:
• Alarm Out: Check the box to activate alarm output devices (not included) when the se-
lected device is triggered. Select the alarm output devices that will be activated, then enter
the number of seconds the alarm output device(s) will activate after the selected device is
triggered next to Latch.
• Show Message: Check to enable an on-screen pop-up when the selected device is triggered.
• Send Email: Check to enable email alerts. You must configure email alerts before you will
be able to receive them (see 16.4.4 Configuring Email Alerts, page 78).
• Channels: Click the checkbox to enable video recording when video loss occurs. You can
then select the channels the system will record when video loss occurs on the currently se-
lected channel.
• Post_REC: Enter the number of seconds the system will record after video loss occurs.
• PTZ Activation: Check to enable PTZ actions when video loss occurs (PTZ camera re-
quired; not included). Click Set to select which PTZ actions will be taken by each camera.
• Sequence: Check to enable a custom sequence mode when motion is detected on the se-
lected channel. Then click the channels you would like to display in the custom sequence
mode.
• Snapshot: Check to save a snapshot.
• Buzzer: Check to enable the system buzzer.
8. Click OK to save changes.

16.4.13 Controlling Alarm Output Devices

You can connect alarm output devices (not included), such as sirens or strobe lights, to the system.
The Alarm Output menu allows you to enable or disable alarm output devices and manually an ac-
tivated device.
To connect alarm devices:
• Connect the included green alarm blocks to the back panel of the recorder.
• Connect your alarm device according to the supplied documentation.
To configure alarm output devices (not included):
1. From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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