14.1 Camera
Open the Remote Device menu to manage IP cameras, set recording parameters, and assign custom titles for your cameras.
14.1.1 Remote Device
The Remote Device menus allow you to add cameras over the local area network (LAN), configure camera image settings, view
camera status, and upgrade camera firmware.
14.1.2 Viewing Camera Status
The Camera Status menu allows you to view the connection and alarm status for all connected cameras.
To view camera status:
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From the Main Menu, click
and select Remote Device>Status.
14.1.3 Viewing Camera Firmware Versions
You can use the Firmware menu to view firmware versions for connected cameras.
To view camera firmware versions:
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From the Main Menu, click
and select Remote Device>Firmware.
14.1.4 Upgrading Camera Firmware
You can update the firmware for connected IP cameras through the NVR. Firmware upgrades provide enhanced functionality for
the cameras. Typically, a camera firmware upgrade will not be necessary unless directed to do so by technical support.
To upgrade the camera firmware:
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Download the camera firmware file.
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Note
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Make sure that the firmware file you are using is compatible with your IP camera model.
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Extract the firmware file and copy it to a USB thumb drive (not included).
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Insert the USB thumb drive (not included) into a USB port on the system.
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Right-click and select Main Menu. Click
and select Remote Device> IPC Upgrade.
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Click Select. Select the firmware file on the USB drive and click OK.
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Check the cameras you would like to apply the upgrade to in the list and then click Start Upgrade.
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CAUTION
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Wait for the firmware upgrade to complete before turning off or unplugging the cameras or NVR. The cameras will restart during
the firmware update process.
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14.1.5 PoE Manager
View the status of IP cameras connected to the recorder, including video transmission speed and power drawn through PoE.
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Note
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If the total power requirement of cameras connected to the system exceeds the power output of the unit, cameras will be automatically
disconnected one at a time until all connected cameras can be powered.
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To view camera firmware versions:
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From the Main Menu, click
and select Remote Device>PoE Manager.
14.1.6 Recording
The Recording menu allows you to set recording parameters for your cameras, such as the resolution and frame rate.
14.1.7 Configuring Recording Quality
The system employs two video recording streams, a Main Stream and a Sub Stream. The Main Stream records high quality video
to your system’s hard drive. The Sub Stream records lower resolution video for efficient streaming to devices over the Internet.
You can customize the video quality settings for these streams according to your needs.
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Note
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For select cameras, you can configure the live video stream to Display Stream. You can view display stream only in multiple channel live view. It is recommended to set the resolution to 704x480(D1).
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To configure recording quality:
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From the Main Menu, click
and select Recording>Recording.
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Under Channel, select the camera you would like to configure.
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Under Type, select the recording type you want to configure the recording quality settings for.
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Configure the following settings. Settings for the Main Stream are in the left column. Settings for the Sub Stream are in
the right column.
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Note
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For select cameras, you can configure settings for display stream on the right column.
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Compression: Select the video compression type that will be used. For H.265 compatible cameras, it is recommended to select H.265, as it will have the best performance and use the least amount of disk space.
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Resolution: Select the resolution that you want to use to record the selected channel. Higher resolutions create a more detailed image,
but take up more hard drive space to record and require more bandwidth to stream to connected computers or mobile devices.
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Note
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Available resolutions for the Main Stream and Sub Stream depend on the model of camera that is connected to the system.
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Frame Rate (FPS): Select the frame rate in Frames Per Second (FPS) that each stream will record at. A higher frame rate provides a smoother
picture, but requires more storage and bandwidth.
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Bit Rate Type: Select CBR (Constant Bit Rate) or VBR (Variable Bit Rate) to determine the bit rate type. If you select VBR, select the Quality from 1 (lowest) to 6 (highest).
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Bit Rate (Kbps): Select the bit rate for each recording stream. A higher bit rate results in a better image, but increases the amount of
hard drive space or bandwidth required.
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Note
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Only select cameras support the Audio/Video setting.
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(Optional) Click the Copy button to copy recording settings to other channels.
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Click OK to save changes.
14.1.8 Configuring Snapshot Recording Settings
The system can be set to record snapshot images when a camera detects motion. These snapshots can be viewed through the Search
menu or can be attached to email alerts and push notifications. The Snapshot tab in the Recording menu controls the quality
and recording parameters for each camera.
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Note
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In order to enable Snapshot recording, the following menu options must be configured:
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To configure snapshot recording settings:
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From the Main Menu, click
and select Recording>Snapshot.
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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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Configure the following settings for snapshots saved automatically from motion detection or the snapshot schedule:
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Snapshot: Select the number of snapshots (up to 5) the system will take each time.
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Channel: Select the channel you would like to configure.
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Mode: Select Timing for the system to take snapshots according to the snapshot schedule (see
14.3.17 Configuring the Snapshot Schedule
) Select Trigger for the system to take snapshots only when triggered by motion detection (snapshot must be enabled in the Motion Detect menu;
see
14.3.7 Configuring Motion Detection
).
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Image Size: The image size is the same as the Main Stream resolution of the camera.
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Image Quality: Select the snapshot image quality between 1 (lowest) and 6 (highest)
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Click OK to save changes.
14.1.9 Configuring Video Overlay Settings
The Overlay tab allows you to configure the text and information that appears overtop of the camera image, such as time and
channel display.
To configure video overlay settings:
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From the Main Menu, click
and select Recording>Overlay.
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Under Channel, select the camera you would like to configure.
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Configure the following settings:
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Time Display: Check this option to display the time information. Click Set next to Time Display to choose the position of the time display overlay. A live view screen of the currently-selected channel appears. Click and
drag the time display to position it in any desired area. Right-click to exit the live screen
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Channel Display: Check this option to display the channel information. Click Set next to Channel Display to choose the position of the channel display overlay. A live view screen of the currently-selected channel appears. Click
and drag the channel display to position it in any desired area. Right-click to exit the live screen.
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Cover-Area: Check this option to hide certain parts of the camera image in video recordings. The numbered boxes under the Cover-Area check-box signifies the number of black boxes (masks) you want over your camera image. Select the desired number of boxes
(you can configure up to four boxes). Click Set next to Cover-Area to choose the position of the mask overlay. You can also re-size the black boxes. Right-click to exit the live screen.
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Note
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Privacy masks block out parts of the camera image entirely and appear as black boxes in recordings.
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Customized Title: Check this option to display customized text. Under Customized Title 1, enter a custom text. You can add up to 5 lines of customized text. Under Align Mode, choose either Left Align or Right Align. Click Set next to Customized Title to choose the position of the customized text. Right-click to exit the live screen
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(Optional) Click the Copy button to copy overlay settings to other channels.
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Click OK to save changes.
14.1.10 Creating Custom Channel Names
You can assign custom names to your cameras. For example, you can name your cameras based on their location (e.g. hallway
or front door).
To create custom channel names:
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From the Main Menu, click
and select Channel Name.
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Enter a custom name for each channel.
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Click OK to save changes.
14.2 Info
Info contains menus that show you system information.
14.2.1 HDD Info
The HDD Info sub-menu shows information related to the hard drives installed in the system, including capacity, status, and
type.
14.2.2 Record Info
The Record Info menu shows the start and end times of recordings saved on the hard drive.
14.2.3 Fan and CPU Status
Configure fan speed setting and monitor system health.
14.2.4 Version
The Version sub-menu allows you to view information about the current firmware installed on the system.
14.2.5 Event Info
The Event Info menu shows you a display of system alarms. Activated alarms are highlighted in white. Additional info such
as channels that are currently detecting motion is shown.
14.2.6 Online Users
The Online Users menu shows a list of users connected to the system using computers or mobile devices.
To access Online Users:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then select Network.
14.2.7 Load
The Load menu shows you the network traffic your system is sending and receiving.
To access Load:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then select Network>Load.
14.2.8 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 Test:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then select Network>Test.
14.2.9 BPS
The BPS sub-menu shows the bitrates of connected cameras. The bitrate is the amount of data the camera is sending to the system.
To access BPS:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then select BPS.
14.2.10 Log
The Log sub-menu allows you to search for system logs.
To search for system logs:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then select Log.
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Under Type, select the log type to search for.
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Under Start Time and End Time, select the start and end time for your search.
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Click Search.
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(Optional) Click Backup to export logs to a USB thumb drive connected to the system.
14.3 Setting
The Setting menu allows you to configure general system, schedule, network, recording, display, and motion settings. It also
allows you to restore the system to factory defaults.
14.3.1 Network
The Network menu allows you to configure network parameters for your system.
14.3.2 Selecting DHCP or Static IP Address (TCP/IP)
The TCP/IP menu allows you to configure IP address settings.
To configure IP address settings:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then select Network>TCP/IP.
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Check DHCP (recommended) to let the system automatically obtain an IP address from the router or uncheck to assign a static IP address.
If you uncheck DHCP, 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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Click OK to save changes.
14.3.3 Configuring System Ports (Connection)
The Connection menu allows you to configure ports used by the system.
If you are using DDNS connectivity, port forwarding is required for the HTTP Port (default: 80) and TCP (Client Port) (default: 35000).
To configure system ports:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then select Network>Connection.
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Configure the ports as needed and click OK to save changes.
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Note
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Up to 3 devices may connect to the system at the same time.
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14.3.4 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
14.3.7 Configuring Motion Detection
.
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To configure Email Alerts:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then select Network>Email.
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Check Enable to enable email notifications.
If you want to use Lorex’s email server (recommended):
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Under Mail Select, select
Lorex Mail to use the Lorex email server to send out alarm notifications. This is the recommended setting.
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Configure the following:
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Email Schedule: Configure time periods during which email alerts will be sent.
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Receiver: Enter the email address that will receive alerts.
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Sender: Enter the sender’s email address.
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Subject: Enter the subject line for the email alert.
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Attachment: Check to include a jpg image attachment of the camera.
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Note
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Interval: Enter the interval between alert emails.
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Health Enable: Check to enable health check emails. Health check emails will be sent periodically to ensure that the system is functioning
normally. If you enable health check emails, enter the Interval in minutes.
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Click Test to send a test email.
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Click OK to save settings.
If you want to use your own email server (advanced):
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Configure the following:
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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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Anonymous: Check if your server supports anonymous log ins. Otherwise, leave this unchecked.
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User: Enter the SMTP user name.
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Password: Enter the SMTP password.
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Receiver: Enter the email address that will receive alerts.
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Sender: Enter the sender’s email address.
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Subject: Enter the subject line for the email alert.
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Attachment: Check to include a jpg image attachment of the camera.
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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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Interval: Enter the interval between alert emails.
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Health Enable: Check to enable health check emails. Health check emails will be sent periodically to ensure that the system is functioning
normally. Also, enter the interval in minutes for health check emails.
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Click Test to send a test email.
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Click OK to save settings.
14.3.5 Configuring Switch Settings (Advanced)
You can configure the networking settings for the internal PoE switch.
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CAUTION
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It is recommended to leave this menu on the default settings. Changing the information in this menu may disrupt the connection
to the cameras.
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To configure switch settings:
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From live view, right-click and select Main Menu.
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Click
>Network>Switch .
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Configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway for the internal PoE switch.
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Click OK. Click Save to save changes. The system will restart.
14.3.6 Event
The Event menu allows you to configure settings for motion detection, video loss, and system warnings.
14.3.7 Configuring Motion Detection
Motion Detection events allow the system to mark footage that has motion. This allows you to quickly locate relevant footage
through Search. You can also configure system responses to motion detection events, such as activating the system buzzer or
sending an email alert.
To configure Motion Detection events:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Event>Motion>Motion Detect.
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Under Channel, select the channel you would like to configure.
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Check Enable to enable motion detection on the selected channel.
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Click Set next to Region to configure which areas of the image will be enabled for motion detection. A grid will appear over the camera’s live view.
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Note
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It is recommended to have a second person walk in front of the camera to test different Sensitivity and Threshold settings
to determine the best setting for your camera’s location.
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Under Post_REC, enter the time the system will record after a motion event occurs.
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To configure a schedule when motion detection will be enabled on this channel, click Set next to Period. Configure times when motion detection will be enabled. For example, you may want to disable motion detection during business
hours and enable it outside of business hours. Click OK when finished.
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Note
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This setting can override scheduled motion recording. This means that motion recording will only take place at times that
are enabled both in the Schedule menu and here.
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Configure the following system actions when motion is detected:
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Alarm Out: Check the box to activate alarm output devices (not included) when the selected channel detects motion. Select the alarm
output devices will be activated when motion is detected.
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Latch: Enter the number of seconds an alarm output device will activate after motion is detected.
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Show Message: Check to enable an on-screen pop-up when one of your cameras detects motion. On-screen pop-up shows the channels an event
occurred on and the type of event.
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Send Email: Check to enable email alerts. You must configure email alerts before you will be able to receive them (see
14.3.4 Configuring Email Alerts
).
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Channels: Select the channels that will record when motion is detected on the selected channel.
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PTZ Activation: Check to enable PTZ actions when motion is detected (PTZ camera required; not included). Click Set to select which PTZ actions will be taken by each camera.
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Sequence: Check to enable a custom sequence mode when motion is detected on the selected channel. Then click the channels you would
like to display in the custom sequence mode.
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Snapshot: Check to save a snapshot when the camera detects motion.
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Log Enable: Check to activate log.
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Buzzer: Check to enable the system buzzer.
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Click OK to save changes.
14.3.8 Configuring Video Loss Settings
Video Loss occurs if the system loses connection to one of the cameras.
To configure Video Loss settings:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Event>Motion>Video Loss.
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Under Channel, select the channel you would like to configure.
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Check Enable to enable video loss events for the selected channel.
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Configure the following to customize settings for video loss events:
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Period: Click Set to configure a schedule for video loss events. It is recommended to leave this on the default setting, so you can be alerted
at any time one of your cameras loses video.
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Alarm Out: Select the alarm output devices (not included) that will trigger when video loss occurs.
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Latch: Enter the number of seconds an alarm output device will activate after video loss occurs.
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Show Message: Check to show a popup message on the monitor if one of your cameras loses video.
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Send Email: Check to enable email alerts. You must configure email alerts before you will be able to receive them (see
14.3.4 Configuring Email Alerts
).
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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 selected channel.
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PTZ Activation: Check to enable PTZ actions when video loss occurs (PTZ camera required; not included). Click Set to select which PTZ actions will be taken by each camera.
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Post_REC: Enter the number of seconds the system will record after video loss occurs.
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Sequence: Check to enable a custom sequence mode when motion is detected on the selected channel. Then click the channels you would
like to display in the custom sequence mode.
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Snapshot: Click the box to enable snapshot recording when video loss occurs. You can then select which channels will save snapshots
when video loss occurs on the currently selected channel.
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Log Enable: Check to activate log.
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Buzzer: Check to enable the system buzzer when video loss occurs on the currently selected channel.
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Click OK to save changes.
14.3.9 Configuring Tampering Settings
Allows you to set up your camera to detect video tamper and trigger alerts.
To configure Video tamper alarm settings:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Event>Motion>Tampering.
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Under Channel, select the channel you would like to configure.
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Check Enable to enable video tamper alarm for the selected channel.
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Configure the following to customize settings for video loss events:
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Period: Click Set to configure a schedule when video tamper alarm will be activated. It is recommended to leave this on the default setting,
so you will be alerted any time one of your cameras is tampered with.
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Alarm Out: Select the alarm output devices (not included) that will trigger when video tamper occurs.
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Latch: Enter the number of seconds an alarm output device will activate after video tamper occurs.
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Show Message: Check to show a popup message on the monitor if one of your cameras is tampered with.
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Send Email: Check to enable email alerts. You must configure email alerts before you will be able to receive them (see
14.3.4 Configuring Email Alerts
).
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Channels: Click the checkbox to enable video recording when video tamper occurs. You can then select the channels the system will
record when video tamper occurs on the currently selected channel.
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PTZ Activation: Check to enable PTZ actions when video tamper occurs (PTZ camera required; not included). Click Set to select which PTZ actions will be taken by each camera.
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Post_REC: Enter the number of seconds the system will record after video tamper occurs.
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Sequence: Check to enable a custom sequence mode when motion is detected on the selected channel. Then click the channels you would
like to display in the custom sequence mode.
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Snapshot: Click the box to enable snapshot recording when video tamper occurs. You can then select which channels will save snapshots
when video tamper occurs on the currently selected channel.
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Log Enable: Check to activate log.
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Buzzer: Check to enable the system buzzer when video tamper occurs on the currently selected channel.
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Click OK to save changes.
14.3.10 Configuring Alarm Input Devices
You can connect alarm input devices such as motion sensors (not included) or glass break detectors (not included) to the system.
The system can be set to trigger recording or take other actions when these devices are activated.
To configure alarm input devices (not included):
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Event>Local Alarm.
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Configure the following to activate an alarm input device:
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Alarm In: Select the alarm input port the device is connected to.
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Enable: Check to enable the alarm input device connected to the selected port.
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Type: Select NO (Normal Open) or NC (Normal Close) depending on the type of alarm input device you have.
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Configure the following system responses and parameters for the alarm input device:
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Period: Click Setup to configure the times of the week when the selected device will be activated. By default, the device will be activated 24/7.
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Alarm Out: Check the box to activate alarm output devices (not included) and select the alarm output devices (not included) will be
activated when the selected device is triggered.
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Latch: Enter the number of seconds an alarm output device will activate after the selected device is triggered.
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Show Message: Check to enable an on-screen pop-up when the selected device is triggered.
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Send Email: Check to enable email alerts. You must configure email alerts before you will be able to receive them (see
14.3.4 Configuring Email Alerts
).
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Channels: Select the channels that will record when the selected device is triggered.
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PTZ Activation: Check to enable PTZ actions when the selected device is triggered (PTZ camera required; not included). Click Setup to select which PTZ actions will be taken by each camera.
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Snapshot: Check to save a snapshot.
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Log Enable: Check to activate log.
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Buzzer: Check to enable the system buzzer.
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Click OK to save changes.
14.3.11 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 activated device.
To access the Alarm Output menu:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Event>Alarm Output.
14.3.12 Configuring Hard Drive Warnings
Hard drive warnings will notify you if an issue is detected with the hard drive.
To configure hard drive warnings:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Event>Warning>HDD.
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Under Event Type, select the hard drive event you would like to configure.
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No HDD: 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. You can enter the percentage of disk space remaining that will trigger a warning
under Less Than (e.g. when less than 10% of the hard drive is empty, trigger a warning). Disk Full warnings will not occur if overwrite is
enabled.
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All: Configure warnings for all hard drive events.
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Configure the responses the system will take when the selected event occurs:
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Alarm Out: Check the box to activate alarm output devices (not included) and select the alarm output devices (not included) will be
activated when the selected event occurs.
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Latch: Enter the number of seconds an alarm will activate after the selected event occurs.
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Show Message: Show a popup message on the monitor.
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Send Email: Check to enable email alerts. You must configure email alerts before you will be able to receive them (see
14.3.4 Configuring Email Alerts
).
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Buzzer: Check to activate the system buzzer.
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Log Enable: Check to activate log.
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Click OK to save changes.
14.3.13 Configuring Network Warnings
Network warnings will notify you if there your system loses connection to the Internet or local network or if there is an
issue on your network.
To configure network warnings:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Event>Warning>Network.
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Under Event Type, select the event type you would like to configure.
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Net Disconnection: 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 responses for all network events.
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Configure the following for the selected event type:
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Enable: Check to enable the selected event type.
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Alarm Out: Check the box to activate alarm output devices (not included) and select the alarm output devices (not included) will be
activated when the selected event occurs.
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Latch: Enter the number of seconds an alarm will activate after the selected event occurs.
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Show Message: Check to show a popup message when the selected event occurs.
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Send Email: Check to enable email alerts. You must configure email alerts before you will be able to receive them (see
14.3.4 Configuring Email Alerts
).
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Buzzer: Check to activate the system buzzer.
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Log Enable: Check to activate log.
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Click OK to save changes.
14.3.14 Storage
The Storage menu allows you to configure the recording schedule and hard drives connected to the system.
14.3.15 Configuring the Video Recording Schedule
You can set a custom recording schedule according to your needs. For example, you can set the system to record continuously
during business hours and record on motion detection only outside of business hours.
A custom recording schedule helps reduce the amount of hard drive space required, increasing the time your system can retain
recordings.
To configure the video recording schedule:
14.3.16 Configuring Pre-Recording
The system can pre-record video when motion detection events occur.
To configure pre-recording:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Storage>Schedule>Record.
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Under Channel, select the camera you would like to configure or select All.
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Under PreRecord, select the duration for pre-recording.
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Click OK to save settings.
14.3.17 Configuring the Snapshot Schedule
You can set a schedule for recording snapshots from the cameras.
To set up the snapshot schedule:
14.3.18 Configuring Hard Drive Groups (Advanced)
Hard drive groups allow you to balance recordings across multiple hard drives. For example, you can record channels 1~4 to
one hard drive and 4~8 to a second hard drive. This can reduce the amount of wear on the hard drives and may extend the life
of the hard drives.
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Note
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Two hard drives must be installed in the system to use hard drive groups, and both hard drives must be formatted as Read-write
hard drives. For details on installing hard drives, see
18
NR900X Series Hard Drive Installation
.
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To configure hard drive groups:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Storage>HDD Advance>HDD Setting.
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Under HDD Group, assign a group to each hard drive. To set up two hard drive groups, assign one hard drive to group 1 and the other to group
2.
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Click OK. The system will restart to apply changes.
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When the system restarts, you must decide which channels will record to each hard drive group.
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Storage>HDD Advance>Main Stream. For each channel, select the hard drive group you would like to record the main stream (high quality) video and then click
Apply.
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Click the Sub Stream tab. For each channel, select the hard drive group you would like to record the sub stream (reduced quality) video and then
click Apply.
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Click the Pic tab. For each channel, select the hard drive group you would like to record snap shots and then click Apply.
14.3.19 Configuring Holidays
You can set certain days as holidays. Holidays have a special recording schedule.
To configure holidays:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Setting>General>Holiday.
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Click Add New Holidays.
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Configure the following:
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Holiday Name: Enter a name for this holiday.
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Repeat 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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Holiday Range: Select Date to select a specific date, or select Week to select holidays based on which week they fall on.
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Click Add. Now that you have added a holiday, an extra holiday setting is added to the recording schedule.
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You cannot delete holidays, but you can disable them by selecting Close under the Status drop-down and then click Apply.
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14.3.21 Configuring Hard Drive Type
The system supports the following hard drive types:
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Read/Write: Normal recording hard drive.
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Read only: The system can playback data from this hard drive, but it will not record to it.
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Mirror: The hard drive will be used for mirror recording only. You must set up mirroring recording before this feature will work.
To set the hard drive type:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Storage>HDD Manager.
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Click the hard drive you would like to configure.
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Choose the hard drive type under Type.
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Click OK to save changes. The system will restart to complete this operation.
14.3.22 Setting up Hard Drive Mirroring (Advanced)
A mirror hard drive can be used to automatically backup video footage recorded to the recording (read/write) hard drive. When
a mirroring hard drive is installed, the system can be set to record cameras in parallel to both the recording hard drive
and the mirror hard drive. This way, the footage is automatically backed up if the recording hard drive fails.
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Note
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The mirror hard drive must be as large or larger than primary hard drive to backup all recordings.
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HDD mirroring begins from when mirror hard drive is installed and configured.
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Two hard drives must be installed in the system to use HDD mirroring. For details on installing hard drives, see
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NR900X Series Hard Drive Installation
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To set up hard drive mirroring:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Storage>HDD Manager.
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Click the Type drop-down under the second hard drive and select Mirror.
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CAUTION
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Setting a hard drive for mirroring erases all data on the hard drive. This step cannot be undone.
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Click OK to apply changes. Click Yes to confirm. The system will format the hard drive and restart.
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When the system restarts, click
and then click Storage>Schedule>Record.
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Under Channel, select the channel you would like to enable for mirror recording, then check Mirror. Repeat the process for any additional channels.
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Click OK to save changes.
14.3.23 Configuring General System Settings
You can use the General menu to configure miscellaneous system settings.
To configure general settings:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Setting>General>General.
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Configure the following:
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Device No.: Select the remote control address of the system. See
7.1 Setting the Remote Control Address
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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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HDD Full: Select Overwrite for the system to overwrite the oldest recordings when the hard drive is full or select Stop Record for the system to stop recording when the hard drive is full.
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Pack Duration: Select how the duration (in minutes) the system will store video files. For example, if this is set to 30 minutes, the system
will create a new video file for each 30 minutes of continuous recording.
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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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Auto Logout: Select the idle time (in minutes) before the system will logout the current user.
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IPC Time Sync: Select how often (in hours) the NVR will update the time on the IP cameras.
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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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Startup Wizard: Check to enable a setup wizard when you start up the system.
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Mouse Sensitivity: Use the slider to adjust the mouse speed.
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Click OK to save changes.
14.3.24 Setting the Monitor Resolution (Display)
The Display menu allows you to configure the systems monitor resolution and other display settings.
To set the monitor resolution:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Setting>Display>Display.
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Under Resolution, select the correct resolution for your monitor.
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Click OK to save changes. Click OK again to restart the system using the new resolution.
To configure other display settings:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Setting>Display>Display.
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Configure the following:
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Transparency: Select the menu transparency.
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Time Display: Check to show the time on the monitor.
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Channel Display: Check to show the channel names on the monitor.
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Image Enhance: Check for the system to digitally improve the video quality on the live display. This setting does not affect recordings.
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Original Scale: Set the system to show the true aspect ratio of the cameras on the live display. This may add black bars on the top and
bottom of the image.
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Click OK to save changes.
14.3.25 Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Thumb Drive
The system allows you to save your current system configuration to a USB thumb 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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To save your system configuration to a USB thumb drive:
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Insert a USB thumb drive (not included) into one of the USB ports.
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Setting>Config Backup.
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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.
To restore a saved system configuration:
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Insert a USB thumb drive (not included) with a saved system configuration into one of the USB ports.
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Setting>Config Backup.
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Under Device Model, select the USB device.
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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_20140425103727).
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Click Import to restore the system configuration.
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Click OK to confirm. The system will restart to complete the operation.
14.3.26 Setting the System to Factory Defaults
The Default menu allows you to reset the system to factory default settings.
To reset the system to factory default settings:
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From the Main Menu, click
and then click Setting>Default.
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Check the menus you would like to reset to default settings.
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Click OK.
14.3.27 Upgrading Firmware from USB
Firmware upgrades provide enhanced functionality. The system will automatically check for firmware upgrades if it is connected
to the Internet. The system also supports firmware upgrades from a USB thumb drive (not included).
To upgrade firmware from a USB drive:
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Download the firmware upgrade from
www.lorex.com/support
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Extract the firmware file and copy the firmware to a blank USB thumb drive.
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Note
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Do not have any folders on the USB thumb drive—just the firmware file.
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Insert the USB thumb drive to a USB port on the system.
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Right-click and then click Main Menu. Click
>Setting>Upgrade.
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Click Upgrade.
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Select the firmware file on the USB drive and click Start.
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WARNING
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DO NOT POWER OFF THE SYSTEM OR DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE DURING FIRMWARE INSTALLATION
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