15.1 Main Menu’s Navigation Bar
The Main Menu’s Navigation Bar can be found along the top of the settings display which allows easy access to different settings within the Main Menu.
To show the Main Menu Navigation Bar:
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Click on any of the main menu’s settings.
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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
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Events: Set preferences for events such as video loss, motion detection, Person/Vehicle detection, Face Detection, Face Recognition,
and system warnings. The Events menu is also used to set preferences for deterrence cameras.
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Backup: Backup video files to external USB flash drive (not included).
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Display: Set the system’s monitor resolution, configure Sequence mode, and other display settings.
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Camera: Configure image settings, recording parameters, channel overlay, and privacy masking.
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Network: View and configure network options, including setting a dynamic or static IP address. For full instructions on configuring
network options, see
15.7.1 Selecting DHCP or Static IP Address (TCP/IP)
.
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System: Configure general system settings, such as date & time, time zone, and DST.
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Storage: Configure recording schedule and set preferences for hard drives connected to the system.
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Account: Modify account details, such as account username or permissions.
15.3 Events
Set preferences for events such as video loss, motion detection, Person/Vehicle detection, Face Detection, Face Recognition,
and system warnings. The Events menu is also used to set preferences for deterrence cameras.
15.3.1 Video Loss
Configure video loss settings and how the system reacts to a video loss event. Video loss means that video from one or more cameras was interrupted or disabled. It could be caused by a number of factors, such as
a loose or damaged connection, loss of power to a camera, or a blocked camera lens.
To configure video loss settings:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click EVENTS. Click the Event Settings tab on the side panel, then Video Loss on the top panel.
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Select a channel to configure.
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Click to enable (
) / disable (
) video loss events for the selected channel.
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Click to set a weekly schedule for video loss events. By default, video loss events are enabled at all times.
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Click or click-and-drag along the each of the yellow timelines to quickly add or remove time from each day’s schedule in 15–minute
segments.
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Click
beside 2 or more days to link schedules (
). This allows you to quickly change multiple schedules at once.
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To make fine adjustments to a schedule, click Modify. This will allow you to set exact start and end times for a schedule.
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Choose how the system will react when video loss occurs:
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Show Message: Video loss error message will appear on the recorder’s display.
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Record Channel: Select the numbered tiles next to this option to record video from the corresponding channels. Set the length of recording
following a video loss event in the Post_REC field.
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PTZ Activation: Set connected PTZ cameras to start a tour, pattern, or go to a preset location.
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Sequence: Sequence mode will begin. Select the numbered tiles next to this option to include the corresponding channels in the sequence.
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Snapshot: Select the numbered tiles next to this option to save a snapshot of the corresponding channels.
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Buzzer: The recorder will sound an audible alarm.
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Send Email: Send an email notification with details on the event (requires email configuration — see
15.7.3 Configuring Email Alerts
for details).
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Click Apply.
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(OPTIONAL) Click Copy to apply the settings for the current channel to one or more other channels (see
15.12 Copying Settings to Another Channel
for full instructions on using the copy function).
15.3.2 System Warnings
The system is set to provide warnings for various events and issues. The warning menu is broken into 2 event types: hard drive
events and network events.
To set preferences for hard drive events:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click EVENTS. Click the Warning tab on the side panel, then HardDisk on the top panel.
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Choose the event type you want to set preferences for:
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No Disk: No hard drive detected.
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Disk Error: A hard drive error has been detected.
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Disk Full: The hard drive is full or almost full. Enter the percentage of disk space remaining that will trigger a warning next to Less Than. Disk Full warnings will not occur if hard drive overwrite is enabled.
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All: Configure warnings for all hard drive events.
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Click to enable (
) / disable (
) the selected event type.
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Choose how the system will react when the selected event occurs:
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Show Message: Error message will appear on the recorder’s display.
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Buzzer: The recorder will sound an audible alarm.
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Send Email: Send an email notification with details on the event (requires email configuration — see
15.7.3 Configuring Email Alerts
for details).
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Click Apply.
To set preferences for network events:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click EVENTS. Click the Warning tab on the side panel, then Network on the top panel.
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Choose the event type you want to set preferences for:
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Offline: The system has lost connection to the network.
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IP Conflict: More than one device on your network has the same IP address.
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MAC Conflict: More than one device on your network has the same MAC address.
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All: Configure warnings for all network events.
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Click to enable (
) / disable (
) the selected event type.
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Choose how the system will react when the selected event occurs:
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Show Message: Error message will appear on the recorder’s display.
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Record Channel: For Offline events only. Select the numbered tiles next to this option to record video from the corresponding channels. Set the length
of recording following a network disconnection event in the Post_REC field.
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Buzzer: The recorder will sound an audible alarm.
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Send Email: Send an email notification with details on the event (requires email configuration — see
15.7.3 Configuring Email Alerts
for details).
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Click Apply.
15.3.3 Searching Event Logs
Search all channels for events, including motion detection and video loss.
To search for events:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click Events, then click the Event Log tab.
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Select an event type to search for.
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Enter a start and end time for your search.
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Click Search.
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Events that match your search criteria are displayed:
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The Type column is formatted to show <[Event Type]: [Channel Number]>.
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Click Details to see more information on the selected event.
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Motion events have more options than other events. You can view the event by clicking
in the Playback column, or back up the video clip to a USB flash drive (not included) by clicking Backup.
15.5 Display
Set the system’s monitor resolution, configure Sequence mode, and other display settings.
15.5.1 Setting the Recorder’s Output Resolution
The first time you power up the system and complete the Lorex Setup Wizard, the system will automatically match the resolution
of the connected monitor. You can set the recorder to a different output resolution at any time.
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CAUTION
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If you need to switch the monitor used with the system, make sure you set the recorder to an output resolution supported by
the new monitor before switching.
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To change the output resolution:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click DISPLAY, then click the Display tab.
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Set the resolution to match the highest resolution supported by your monitor. For example, select 3840×2160 for 4K monitors, or 1920×1080 for 1080p.
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Click Apply. The recorder will restart before changes take effect.
15.5.2 Listen–In Audio
Enable and set volume for camera audio feeds in the Live View display.
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Note
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Audio will only be heard if you are viewing an audio-enabled camera in single-channel view. You will also need an HDMI monitor
with built-in speakers, or an external speaker connected to the recorder’s Audio Out port (see
18 Connecting Audio Devices
for details).
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To set preferences for listen-in audio:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click DISPLAY, then click the Display tab.
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Check Live Audio.
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Set the desired volume for live audio.
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Click Apply.
15.5.3 Menu Transparency
Set the level of transparency for system menus.
To set menu transparency:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click DISPLAY, then click the Display tab.
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Set the desired transparency value. The transparency of the current menu will update instantly to show how other menus will
be affected.
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Click Apply.
15.5.4 General Display Settings
Configure miscellaneous display settings.
To configure general display settings:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click DISPLAY, then click the Display tab.
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Check to display system time during Live View.
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Note
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Disabling time display will not affect timestamps in recorded video.
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Check to display channel names during Live View.
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Check Original Rate to display camera images in their original proportions.
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Check the AI Rule to detect faces in the frame.
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Click Apply.
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Note
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15.5.5 Configuring Sequence Mode
Sequence mode cycles through connected channels to give you an overview of what is happening on all cameras. You can customize the order
that channels appear in Sequence mode, as well as configure which viewing modes should be used.
15.6 Camera
Configure image settings, recording parameters, channel overlay, and privacy masking.
15.6.1 Adjusting Camera Image Settings
Adjust the color and image quality settings of your cameras.
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click CAMERA, then click the Image Settings tab.
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Select the channel you want to configure.
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Select COAXIAL for cameras connected using BNC cabling, or UTP for balun installations.
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Configure the color settings for the selected channel.
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Click Apply.
15.6.2 Configuring Snapshot Recording
The system can be set to record snapshot images when a camera detects motion. These snapshots can be viewed through the Playback
menu or attached to email alerts and push notifications. The Snapshot tab in the Recording menu controls the quality and recording
parameters for each camera.
To configure snapshot recording:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click CAMERA. Click the Recording tab on the side panel, then Snapshot on the top panel.
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Configure the following settings for snapshots saved automatically from motion detection or the snapshot schedule:
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Camera: Select the camera you would like to configure.
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Type: Select Schedule for the system to take snapshots according to the snapshot schedule (see
15.9.4 Setting the Snapshot Schedule
). Select Event for the system to take snapshots according to the event schedule.
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Size: Select the resolution for snapshots.
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Quality: Select the snapshot image quality between 1 (lowest) and 6 (highest).
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Interval: Enter the interval between snapshots in seconds.
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Under Snapshot, select the number of snapshots the system will take when the snapshot button is pressed.
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Click Apply.
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(OPTIONAL) Click Copy to apply the settings for the current channel to one or more other channels (see
15.12 Copying Settings to Another Channel
for full instructions on using the copy function).
15.6.3 Changing On-Screen Overlay
Remove or change the location of the date/timestamps and channel names. You can also change channel names from this menu.
To change the on-screen overlay:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click CAMERA. Click the Overlay tab on the side panel, then Overlay on the top panel.
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Select the channel you want to configure.
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Click-and-drag the blue boxes on the camera image to adjust the location of the date/time and channel name.
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Use the checkboxes to enable/disable overlays. If needed, use the text field next to Channel Name to adjust the channel name.
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Click Apply.
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(OPTIONAL) Click Copy to apply the settings for the current channel to one or more other channels (see
15.12 Copying Settings to Another Channel
for full instructions on using the copy function).
15.6.4 Configuring Privacy Masking
A privacy mask blocks out a portion of the camera image with a black box, letting you have privacy in certain parts of a camera image. You
can configure up to 4 privacy zones per channel.
To configure privacy masking:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click CAMERA. Click the Overlay tab on the side panel, then Privacy Masking on the top panel.
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Select the channel you want to configure.
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Configure the following settings:
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Preview: Check to set and preview privacy masks.
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1–4: Click the numbered boxes to create a corresponding privacy mask on the camera image.
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Record: Check to include privacy masks in video recordings. Leave unchecked if you would like privacy masks only to show during Live
View.
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Active privacy masks are shown on the camera image. Click-and-drag to move a privacy mask, or click-and-drag the edge of a
privacy mask to resize it.
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Click Apply.
15.6.5 Connecting Multi-Format Cameras (Cable Type)
The recorder works with multiple types of HD analog cameras. By default, the system is set to automatically detect the type
of camera so it works instantly with the recorder. If you experience issues with image clarity or camera performance, you
can set certain channels to a specific HD standard.
To manually change the camera format:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click CAMERA, then click the Cable Type tab.
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By default, all channels are set to AUTO to automatically detect the camera’s format. Change the selection for each channel as needed.
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Click Apply.
15.6.6 Camera Firmware Upgrade (CVI Upgrade)
Manually upgrade camera firmware. This is typically only necessary if directed to do so by Lorex technical support.
Prerequisite:
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Connect a USB flash drive (not inlcuded) to the recorder with the .bin camera firmware file(s) preloaded.
To manually upgrade camera firmware:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click CAMERA, then click the CVI Upgrade tab.
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Click Browse to search for the .bin firmware file on the USB flash drive.
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Check cameras you would like to upgrade using the selected firmware file.
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Click Start Upgrade.
15.7 Network
Configure network parameters for your system.
15.7.1 Selecting DHCP or Static IP Address (TCP/IP)
The TCP/IP menu allows you to configure IP address settings.
To configure basic networking settings:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click NETWORK, then click the TCP/IP tab.
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Configure the following settings:
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IP Version: Select IPv4 or IPv6.
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DHCP: Click to enable (
) / disable (
) DHCP. It is recommended to enable DHCP to let the system automatically obtain an IP address from the router. If you are
an advanced user, disable DHCP to assign a static IP address to the system. To assign a static IP address, configure the following:
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IP Address: Enter the IP address you would like to assign to the system. Make sure that no other device on your network is using the
same IP address.
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Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for your network.
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Default Gateway: Enter the gateway address for your network.
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Preferred DNS: Enter the address of your primary DNS server.
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Alternate DNS: Enter the address of your secondary DNS server.
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MTU:
(Advanced users only) Enter the value for the network card.
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Click Apply.
15.7.2 Configuring System Ports (Connection)
Configure ports used by the system. If you are using DDNS connectivity, port forwarding is required for the HTTP Port (default: 80) and TCP Port (Client Port) (default: 35000).
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Note
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Port forwarding is not required unless you are using DDNS for remote access. Using mobile apps does not require port forwarding
or DDNS setup.
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To configure system ports:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click NETWORK, then click the Port Number tab.
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Configure the port numbers as needed.
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Click Apply.
15.7.3 Configuring Email Alerts
You can configure the system to send out email alerts for motion detection or other events.
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Note
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To send out motion detection alerts, you must enable the Send Email option for motion detection on each camera you would to receive alerts from. For details, see
.
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To configure email alerts:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click NETWORK, then click the Email tab.
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Click to enable (
) email alerts.
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Configure the following:
If you want to use Lorex’s email server (recommended):
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Mail Select: Select Lorex Mail.
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Receiver: Select up to 3 email addresses that will receive alerts. Enter each email address into the field Email Address below.
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Subject: Enter a subject line for email alerts.
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Attachment: Enable (
) to include a image attachment of the camera.
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Note
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You must enable the Snapshot option for motion detection on each camera you would to receive attachments. For details, see
.
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Sending Interval: Enter the interval in minutes between email alerts.
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Health: Check to enable health check emails. Health check emails will be sent periodically to ensure that the system is functioning
normally.
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Sending Interval: Enter the interval in minutes for health check emails.
If you want to use your own email server (advanced):
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Mail Select: Select the mail server you want to use, or select Customize to use your own.
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SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server address.
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Port: Enter the port used by the SMTP server.
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Username: Enter the SMTP user name.
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Password: Enter the SMTP password.
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Email Schedule: Click to setup a weekly schedule for email alerts.
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Receiver: Select up to 3 email addresses that will receive alerts. Enter each email address into the field Email Address below.
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Sender: Enter the sender’s email address.
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Subject: Enter a subject line for email alerts.
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Attachment: Enable (
) to include a image attachment of the camera.
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Note
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You must enable the Snapshot option for motion detection on each camera you would to receive attachments. For details, see
.
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Encrypt Type: Select SSL or TLS if your server uses encryption. Select None if your server does not use encryption.
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Sending Interval: Enter the interval in minutes between email alerts.
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Health: Check to enable health check emails. Health check emails will be sent periodically to ensure that the system is functioning
normally.
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Sending Interval: Enter the interval in minutes for health check emails.
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Click Test to send a test email to ensure settings are configured properly.
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Click Apply.
15.7.4 P2P Setting
The P2P Setting menu is used only to enable / disable remote access to the system using a P2P connection.
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CAUTION
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P2P connection is the primary method used for remote access to your security system using the
Lorex Home
app. If you disable P2P connectivity, you will only be able to access your system over the Internet using DDNS. See
20 DDNS Setup (Advanced)
for details.
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To change P2P setting:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click NETWORK, then click the P2P tab.
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Click to enable (
) / disable (
) P2P connectivity.
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Click Apply.
15.8 System
Configure general system settings, such as date & time, time zone, and DST. It also allows you to check for firmware updates
over the Internet and restore the system to default settings.
15.8.1 Configuring General System Settings
Configure miscellaneous system settings.
To configure general system settings:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click SYSTEM, click the General tab, then General on the top panel.
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Configure the following:
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Device Model: Shows the model number of your system.
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Device No.: Select the remote control address of the system.
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Language: Set the system languages. Available options are English, French, and Spanish.
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Video Standard: Select NTSC (North America) or PAL (Europe).
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Instant Playback: Select the amount of time (in minutes) the system will go back when instant playback is activated in live view.
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Logout Time: Select the idle time (in minutes) before the system will logout the current user.
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Navigation Bar: Check to enable the Navigation Bar that comes up when you left click in live view.
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Mouse Pointer Speed: Use the slider to adjust the mouse speed.
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Click Apply.
15.8.2 Setting Date & Time
As part of the initial setup, you will set the system date & time. This menu allows you to adjust the date & time, and configure
settings for Daylight Savings Time (DST) and Network Protocol Time (NTP).
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CAUTION
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It is important to always ensure your system date and time are accurate. Inaccurate time stamps may render your footage unusable for court evidence.
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15.8.3 Configuring Holidays
You can set certain days as holidays. Holidays have a special recording schedule.
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Note
|
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To configure holidays:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click SYSTEM, click the General tab, then Holiday on the top panel.
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Click Add.
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Configure the following:
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Name: Enter a name for this holiday.
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Effective Mode: Select Once for the holiday to occur only this year or Always for the holiday to be repeated each year.
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Period: Select Date to select a specific date, or select Week to select holidays based on which week they fall on.
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Start Time / End Time: Set the start and end time for this holiday.
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Click OK.
15.8.4 Configuring IP Filter
Configure permissions for external IP addresses attempting to access the unit.
To configure the IP filter:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click SYSTEM, click the Security tab, then clickFirewall on the top panel.
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Click to enable (
) / disable (
) the selected filter type.
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Under Mode, select which type of filter to apply:
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Whitelist: IP addresses that are permitted to access the recorder.
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Blacklist: IP addresses that are not permitted to access the recorder.
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Click Add to enter an IP address.
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Configure the following:
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Type: Select the address type.
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IP Address: Enter a single IP address for the selected filter type.
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Start Port: The port you want to open.
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End Port: The port you want to end at.
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Click OK.
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Click Apply.
15.8.5 Configuring IP Filter — Sync Time
Configure permissions for external IP addresses that are permitted to sync the recorder’s time.
To configure the IP filter:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click SYSTEM, click the Security tab, then click Sync Time-Whitelist on the top panel.
-
Click to enable (
) / disable (
) the selected filter type.
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Click Add.
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Configure the following:
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Type: Select the address type.
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IP Address: Enter a single IP address for the selected filter type.
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Click OK.
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Click Apply.
15.8.6 Save System Settings to a USB Flash Drive
The system allows you to save your current system configuration to a USB flash drive (not included). This is useful if you
want to backup your current settings.
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Note
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This function only saves settings created in system menus. It does not save or backup any video.
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Prerequisite:
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Connect a USB flash drive (not included) to a free USB port on the unit.
To save system settings:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click SYSTEM, then click the CONFIG BACKUP tab.
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Under Device Model, select the USB device where you would like to save the configuration.
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Click Export to save your current system configuration.
15.9 Storage
Configure recording schedule and set preferences for hard drives connected to the system.
15.9.1 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:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click STORAGE, then click the Basic tab.
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Ensure HDD Full is set to Overwrite to overwrite the oldest recordings when the hard drive is full.
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Note
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Selecting Stop for the system to stop recording when the hard drive is full.
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Click Apply.
15.9.2 Configuring Recording File Length
Select how the system will store video files.
To configure recording length:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click STORAGE, then click the Basic tab.
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Next to Package Mode, select Time Length for the system to package recording files based on recording length, or File Size to package based on file size. The field next to the dropdown will change between minutes and megabytes (MB) depending on
your selection.
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Note
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Selecting Stop for the system to stop recording when the hard drive is full.
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Click Apply.
15.9.3 Configuring Pre-Recording
The system can pre-record video when motion detection events occur.
To configure pre-recording:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click STORAGE. Click the Schedule tab on the side panel, then Record on the top panel.
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Under Channel, select the channel you would like to configure or select All.
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Set the duration for pre-recording in seconds.
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Click Apply.
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(OPTIONAL) Click Copy to apply the settings for the current channel to one or more other channels (see
15.12 Copying Settings to Another Channel
for full instructions on using the copy function).
15.9.4 Setting the Snapshot Schedule
You can set a schedule for recording snapshots from the cameras.
15.9.6 Configuring Hard Drive Type
The system supports the following hard drive types:
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Read-write HDD: Normal recording hard drive.
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Read-only HDD: The system can playback data from this hard drive, but it will not record to it.
To configure hard drive types:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click STORAGE, then click the HDD Manager tab.
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Under Type next to the hard drive you want to configure, select Read/Write or Read only.
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Click Apply.
15.9.7 Recording Calculator (REC Estimate)
Use the recording calculator to get an estimate of your maximum recording time in days for the installed hard drive, or how
much hard drive space would be required to retain a specific amount of days.
To obtain a recording estimate:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click STORAGE, then click the REC Estimate tab.
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Select Recording Days for the total number of days worth of recordings your hard drive can store, or select Disk Requirement for the total storage needed to record for a specific number of days.
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For Recording Days mode, click Select to choose your hard drive from a list to output the total number of days your hard drive can store. For Disk Requirement mode, enter a number of days to output the total amount of storage required.
15.9.8 FTP (Advanced)
Send recordings and/or snapshots to an FTP server.
To configure FTP settings:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
-
Click STORAGE, then click the FTP tab.
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Click to enable (
) / disable (
) FTP connection, and select either FTP or SFTP depending on your configuration.
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Configure the following:
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Server Address: Enter the FTP server’s address.
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Port: Enter the FTP port.
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Username: Enter your FTP username.
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Password: Enter your FTP password.
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Anonymous: Enable if your FTP server supports anonymous login.
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Storage Path: Enter the path to save recordings and/or snapshots to..
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File Size: Enter the recording file length in minutes.
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Camera: Select a camera to set FTP recording preferences for.
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Day: Select a day of the week to configure FTP recording settings for, or select All to apply to all days of the week.
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Period 1 ~ Period 2: Select up to 2 periods of time where the system will save recordings to the FTP. Check Alarm, MD (Motion Detection), or Continuous beside each period to determine which recording type will be uploaded to the FTP.
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Image Upload Interval: Enter the interval between snapshots in seconds.
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Camera: Setup a camera to set the snapshots for.
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Click Apply.
15.11 Information
Menus that show you different types of system information.
15.11.1 Version
The Version sub-menu allows you to view information about the current firmware installed on the system.
To access the Version menu:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click INFORMATION, then click the System Info tab, then Version on the top panel.
15.11.2 Disk
Information related to the hard drives installed in the system, including capacity, status, and type.
To access the disk menu:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click INFORMATION, then click the System Info tab, then click Disk on the top panel.
15.11.3 BPS
The BPS menu shows the bitrates of connected cameras. The bitrate is the amount of data the camera is sending to the system.
To access the BPS menu:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click INFORMATION, click the System Info tab, then click BPS on the top panel.
15.11.4 Log
The Log menu allows you to search for system logs.
To search for system logs:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click INFORMATION, then click the Log tab.
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Under Type, select the type of event to search for, or select All.
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Enter a start and end time for your search.
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Click Search.
15.11.5 Alarm Status
Shows you a complete summary of system events. Additional info such as channels that are currently detecting motion is also
shown.
To access the Alarm Status menu:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click INFORMATION, then click the Alarm Status tab.
15.11.6 Online User
The Online User menu shows a list of users connected to the system using computers or mobile devices.
To access the Online User menu:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click INFORMATION. Click the Network tab on the side panel, then Online User on the top panel.
15.11.7 Network Load
The Load menu shows you the network traffic your system is sending and receiving.
To access the Load menu:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click INFORMATION. Click the Network tab on the side panel, then Network Load on the top panel.
15.11.8 Test
The Test menu allows you to test if your system can connect to other devices over the LAN or Internet. You can enter the IP
address of a device and click Test to determine if your system can connect to it.
To access the Network Test menu:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click INFORMATION. Click the Network tab on the side panel, then Test on the top panel.
15.11.9 Restoring Default Settings
Reset the system to default settings.
To restore default settings:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click INFORMATION, click the Update/Reset tab, then click Default on the top panel.
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Click Default to reset all parameters to default settings, except for network, user management, and so on.
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Click Factory Default to reset the unit to its out-of-box state. The system will restart automatically. Do not power down the unit or disconnect
the power cable.
15.11.10 Upgrading Firmware Manually
The primary method for upgrading system firmware is automatically over the Internet. The system also supports firmware upgrades
from a USB thumb drive (not included).
Prerequisite:
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Save the .bin firmware file for your unit onto a USB flash drive (not included), and connect the drive to one of the system’s free USB ports.
To upgrade firmware manually:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click INFORMATION, click the Update/Reset tab, then click Update on the top panel.
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Click Browse.
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Click on the .bin firmware file for your recorder.
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Click Start.
15.11.11 Automatic Firmware Upgrades
Firmware upgrades provide enhanced functionality. The system will automatically check for firmware upgrades if it is connected
to the Internet.
To configure automatic firmware upgrade:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click INFORMATION, click the Update/Reset tab, then click Update on the top panel.
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Ensure Automatically Check for Updates is enabled (
). Click Check for Updates to check if a newer version is available.
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If a newer version is found, click Upgrade Now to upgrade the system.
15.11.12 Import System Settings from a USB Flash Drive
If you have backed up your system configuration, you can import it to apply all your saved menu settings.
Prerequisite:
To import system settings:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click INFORMATION, click the Update/Reset tab, then click Import/Export on the top panel.
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Under Device Name, select the USB device where a system configuration has been saved.
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Click the folder with the configuration files you would like to restore. Configuration file folders are labeled Config and then the time and date the configuration was saved (e.g., Config_20200611133747).
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Click Import to save your current system configuration.
15.12 Copying Settings to Another Channel
Some areas of the main menu allow you quickly copy over the settings from one channel to one or multiple other channels on
the system.
To copy channel settings:
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Configure at least one channel to your preference.
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Click Apply to save the settings for that channel.
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Click Copy.
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Click the numbered boxes to indicate the channels you want to copy settings to, or click All to copy to all channels.
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Click OK.