Lorex E861AB-E User Manual

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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards
General Precautions
Installation
Service
Use
Package Contents
Recorder Overview
Front Panel
Back Panel
Basic System Setup
STEP 1: Connect Cameras
STEP 2: Connect Router
STEP 3: Connect Mouse
STEP 4: Connect Monitor
STEP 5: Connect Power
STEP 6: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available)
Quick Access to System Information
Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN)
Camera Installation
Installation Tips
Installing Cameras
Connecting Camera Extension Cables
Using the Mouse
Setting the Date & Time
Using the On-Screen Display
Navigation Bar
Quick Menu
Camera Toolbar
On-Screen Keyboards
Camera Image Settings
Recording
Video Recording Types
Configuring Recording Quality
Setting the Recording Schedule
Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording
Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite
Playback
Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive
Playback Controls
Area Search
Video Clip Backup
Playing Back Video from a USB Drive
Backup
Formatting the USB Flash Drive
Backing up Video
Using Video Clip Backup
Viewing Backed up Files
Viewing Backed up Files on PC
Viewing Backed up Files on Mac
Lorex Player Controls
Motion Detection
Status Icons
Configuring Motion Detection
Active Deterrence
Automatic Deterrence Settings
Manually Activate Deterrence Features
Smart Motion Detection
Ensuring Accurate Person & Vehicle Detection
Configuring Person & Vehicle Detection
Searching for Person & Vehicle Detection Events (Smart Search)
Managing Passwords and User Accounts
User Accounts
Changing Passwords
Adding Users
Modifying Users
Deleting Users
Account Groups
Adding Groups
Modifying Groups
Deleting Groups
Using the Main Menu
Main Menu Overview
Camera Menu
Viewing Camera Status
Camera Firmware Versions
Upgrading Camera Firmware
Poe Manager
Configuring Snapshot Recording Settings
Configuring Video Overlay Settings
Creating Custom Channel Names
Information Menu
Hard Drive Information
Recording Information
Fan and CPU Status
Version Information
Event Information
Online Users
Network Load
Network Test
Bps
System Log
Settings Menu
Selecting DHCP or Static IP Address (TCP/IP)
Configuring System Ports (Connection)
Configuring IP Filter
Configuring Email Alerts
FTP (Advanced)
Configuring Switch Settings (Advanced)
P2P Setting
Configuring Video Loss Settings
Configuring Hard Drive Warnings
Configuring Network Warnings
Configuring Pre-Recording
Formatting the Hard Drive
Configuring Hard Drive Type
Configuring Hard Drive Groups (Advanced)
Configuring Holidays
Configuring General System Settings
Setting the Monitor Resolution (Display)
Configuring Sequence Mode
Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Thumb Drive
Restore Default Settings
Upgrading Firmware Manually
Automatic Firmware Upgrades
Shutdown
Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps
Connecting Remotely Using the Mobile App
Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Cameras
Connecting PTZ Cameras to the Recorder
Basic PTZ Controls
Advanced PTZ Controls
Presets
Tours
Patterns
Autoscan
Connecting Audio Devices
Replacing the Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
Installing a New Hard Drive
DDNS Setup (Advanced)
STEP 1: Port Forwarding
STEP 2: Create a Lorex Account
STEP 3: Activate Your Warranty
STEP 4: Sign up for a DDNS Account
STEP 5: Enable DDNS on the Recorder
Troubleshooting
Top Reasons Your Lorex Camera May Lose Video or Go Black
Going over Poe Budget will Result in Video Loss
When to Use a Poe Switch
Not Enough Power or Total Loss of It
Power Surge and Interference
Not Supported Display Output
Twisted, Bent or Damaged Cables
Outdated Firmware and Hardware
Issue with Compatibility
Low Internet Bandwidth
Technical Specifications
General
Inputs/Outputs
Display
Recording
Playback
Storage
Special Features
Smart Home
Connectivity
Additional Specifications
Notices
Fcc/IC
Modification

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