3  DVR‎ Overview

USB Port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or connect a USB flash drive (not included) for data backup or firmware upgrades.

HDD – LED Indicator: Glows to indicate hard drive is in normal state. Turns off when there is a hard drive error.

PWR – LED Indicator: Glows to indicate the system is on.

Audio Input: Connect a self-powered microphone (not included) to the Audio Input ports to record up to 4 channels of audio. To hear and record audio from the cameras, ensure you have enabled audio for both the mainstream and substream. See 12.2.11 Configuring System Recording Quality (Mainstream and Substream) for full instructions.

Audio Output: Connect a speaker (not included) to the Audio Output port.

Video Input: Connect Lorex by FLIR wired HD cameras. For a full list of compatible cameras, visit lorextechnology.com/compatibility .

HDMI: Connect to an HDMI monitor or TV (not included – 4K output supported) to view the system interface.

VGA: Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.

USB Port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or connect a USB flash drive (not included) for data backup or firmware upgrades.

RS485: Connect RS485 cables.

	Note
For full instructions on connecting PTZ cameras using RS485 cables, see Connecting PTZ Cameras to the DVR‎ . Once you have connected the PTZ camera to the DVR, you will need to enter the PTZ camera’s information so it can receive commands from the DVR. See Configuring PTZ Cameras for details.

Power (12V): Connect the included 12V DC power adapter.

LAN: Connect a CAT5 RJ45 Ethernet cable to a router or switch on your network for local and remote connectivity.

Video Input: Connect Lorex by FLIR wired HD cameras. For a full list of compatible cameras, visit lorextechnology.com/compatibility .

Audio Input: Connect a self-powered microphone (not included) to the Audio Input ports to record up to 4 channels of audio. To hear and record audio from the cameras, ensure you have enabled audio for both the mainstream and substream. See 12.2.11 Configuring System Recording Quality (Mainstream and Substream) for full instructions.

Audio Output: Connect a speaker (not included) to the Audio Output port.

HDMI: Connect to an HDMI monitor or TV (not included – 4K output supported) to view the system interface.

LAN: Connect a CAT5 RJ45 Ethernet cable to a router or switch on your network for local and remote connectivity.

USB Port: Connect a USB mouse (included) or connect a USB flash drive (not included) for data backup or firmware upgrades.

Power (12V): Connect the included 12V DC power adapter.

RS485: Connect RS485 cables.

	Note
For full instructions on connecting PTZ cameras using RS485 cables, see Connecting PTZ Cameras to the DVR‎ . Once you have connected the PTZ camera to the DVR, you will need to enter the PTZ camera’s information so it can receive commands from the DVR. See Configuring PTZ Cameras for details.

VGA: Connect a VGA monitor (not included) to view the system interface.