To ensure the best possible picture quality, set the recorder’s output resolution to match the highest resolution supported by your monitor. IMPORTANT: If you need to switch the monitor, make sure you set the recorder to an output resolution s...
You can set a custom recording schedule so that your security system records video 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 hour...
You can configure the system to send out email alerts for motion detection or other events. To configure email alerts: From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu . Click , then click NETWORK . C...
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 system uses 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 Intern...
The system supports Lorex HD audio cameras, which transmit audio through the same network cable used for video connection. CAUTION: Audio recording and / or use of listen-in audio without consent is illegal in certain jurisdictions. Lorex Co...
Smart Search lets you filter recorded video to search for person detection events, vehicle detection events, or both. NOTE: In order to use Smart Search, you must configure at least one channel’s smart detection settings. To perform a Smart...
Play back all recordings from a single channel with motion in a specific area of the camera image. To perform an area search: From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Playback . Use the calendar on...
Follow the steps below to add cameras that are not directly connected to the Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports on the back of the recorder. NOTE: Visit lorex.com/compatibility for a list of compatible Lorex IP cameras. To add cameras from t...
Set preferences for motion detection per channel. To configure motion detection: From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu . Click , then click EVENT . Select a channel to configure m...