N Series NVRs: Configuring person & vehicle detection

Set preferences for person and vehicle detection using compatible Lorex IP cameras. For a complete list of compatible cameras, navigate to your recorder series at lorex.com/compatibility.

1. In live view, right-click and click Main Menu. If prompted, log in using the system user name (default: admin) and password.
2. Click , then select EVENT. Select the SMD/Deterrence or Deterrence tab.
3. Configure the following:

Select the channel of a connected camera with person and vehicle detection.

NOTE: For N861 & N881 Series only, check Enable next to Smart Motion Detection.

Check Enable next to Person and/or Vehicle.

Click Set next to Area to set active areas for person and/or vehicle detection. See Figure 1 below for details.

Click Set next to Schedule to set a weekly schedule for person and/or vehicle detection. See Figure 2 below for details.

Set preferences for the warning light and siren.

Click OK.

Figure 1: Detection Area

• Click Add to set an area for person or vehicle detection on the selected channel. Click-and-drag the corners to resize the area.
• For most accurate results, set an area where objects of interest will move within the bounding box as well as into / out of.
• Check Light next to a rule to flash the camera’s warning light when an object is detected.
• See your camera’s documentation for optimal camera positioning for person and vehicle detection.

Figure 2: Schedule

• The default schedule, shown in Figure 2, is active during the night, between 5pm and 7am.
• Click Set to change the schedule for the corresponding day of the week.
• Click OK when finished.