Lorex D861 Series - User Manual

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D861 Series

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Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
1 Important Safeguards9
- General Precautions9
- Installation9
- Service11
- Use11
2 Package Contents12
3 Recorder Overview13
- Front Panel13
- Back Panel13
4 Basic System Setup15
- STEP 1: Connect Cameras15
- STEP 2: Connect Router15
- STEP 3: Connect Mouse15
- STEP 4: Connect Monitor16
- STEP 5: Connect Power16
- STEP 6: Lorex Setup Wizard16
- STEP 7: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available)17
- Quick Access to System Information17
5 Camera Installation19
- Installation Tips19
- Ensuring Accurate Person and Vehicle Detection19
- Optimizing Face Detection Accuracy20
- Installing Cameras20
- Connecting Camera Extension Cables21
6 Using the Mouse22
7 Using the On-Screen Display23
- Navigation Bar23
- Quick Menu23
- Camera Toolbar24
- On-Screen Keypads25
8 Recording26
- Video Recording Types26
- Configuring Recording Quality26
- Setting the Recording Schedule27
- Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording28
- Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite29
9 Playback31
- Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive31
- Playback Controls31
- Playing Back Video from a USB Drive33
- Smart Search34
- Video Clip Backup34
10 Backup36
- Formatting the USB Flash Drive36
- Backing up Video36
- Using Video Clip Backup37
- Viewing Backed up Files37
11 Motion Detection41
- Configuring Motion Detection41
- Search for Person and Vehicle Detection Events44
12 Face Detection45
- Configuring Face Detection45
- Configuring Face Recognition47
- Create a Face Database49
13 Active Deterrence53
- Automatic Deterrence Settings53
- Manually Activate Deterrence Features55
14 Managing Passwords and User Accounts56
- User Accounts56
- Account Groups58
15 Using the Main Menu61
- Main Menu's Navigation Bar61
- Playback62
- Events62
- Backup65
- Display65
- Camera70
- Network75
- System79
- Storage86
- Account91
- Information91
- Copying Settings to Another Channel97
16 Smart Home & Voice Assistance98
17 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Cameras99
- Connecting PTZ Cameras to the Recorder99
- Basic PTZ Controls100
- Advanced PTZ Controls101
- Presets102
- Tours102
- Patterns102
- Autoscan103
18 Connecting Audio Devices104
19 Replacing the Hard Drive106
- Removing the Hard Drive106
- Installing a New Hard Drive108
20 DDNS Setup (Advanced)111
- STEP 1: Port Forwarding111
- STEP 2: Create a Lorex Account111
- STEP 3: Activate Your Warranty112
- STEP 4: Sign up for a DDNS Account112
- STEP 5: Enable DDNS on the Recorder113
21 Troubleshooting115
22 Technical Specifications117
- General117
- Inputs/Outputs117
- Display117
- Recording117
- Playback117
- Storage117
- Special Features118
- Smart Home118
- Connectivity118
- Additional Specifications118
23 Notices119
- Fcc/IC119
- Modification119
- Rohs119
- Ices-003119

Questions and Answers:

M
mcdonaldcourtneyJul 27, 2025
What to do if my Lorex Security System is not receiving power?
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  kayla54Jul 27, 2025
  If your Lorex Security System isn't powering up, start by checking the power connections. Ensure the cable from the power adapter is securely plugged into both the system and the power outlet. If the connections are good, confirm the system is powered on by checking the LED indicators. If connected to a power bar or surge protector, try plugging directly into the wall. Also, test the outlet with another device or try a different outlet.
J
jamesvaughnAug 12, 2025
Why is my Lorex Security System hard drive not detected?
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  Shane JohnsonAug 12, 2025
  If your Lorex Security System isn't detecting the hard drive, it could be due to loose or improperly connected hard drive cables. Remove the housing and check that hard drive cables are firmly connected. Another possibility is that there is no hard drive installed in the system. In this case, open the housing and install a compatible hard drive.

Lorex D861 Series Specifications

General

Push Notifications	Yes
Storage Type	HDD
DVR Channels	8
Remote Viewing	Yes
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 50°C
Camera Type	Bullet
Night Vision	Yes
Motion Detection	Yes