Name: Lorex N861 Series
Brand: Lorex
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Using the Main Menu16

7. For each channel, select the hard drive group you would like to record the main stream (high

quality) video and then click Apply.

8. Click the Sub Stream tab. For each channel, select the hard drive group you would like to re-

cord the sub stream (reduced quality) video and then click Apply.

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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: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available)17
- Quick Access to System Information17
- Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN)18
5 Camera Installation21
- Installation Tips21
- Installing Cameras21
- Connecting Camera Extension Cables22
6 Using the Mouse23
7 Setting the Date & Time24
8 Using the On-Screen Display26
- Navigation Bar26
- Quick Menu26
- Camera Toolbar27
- On-Screen Keyboards28
- Camera Image Settings29
9 Recording31
- Video Recording Types31
- Configuring Recording Quality31
- Setting the Recording Schedule32
- Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording33
- Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite35
10 Playback36
- Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive36
- Playback Controls36
- Area Search38
- Video Clip Backup40
- Playing Back Video from a USB Drive41
11 Backup43
- Formatting the USB Flash Drive43
- Backing up Video44
- Using Video Clip Backup45
- Viewing Backed up Files45
12 Motion Detection50
- Status Icons50
- Configuring Motion Detection50
13 Active Deterrence53
- Automatic Deterrence Settings53
- Manually Activate Deterrence Features55
14 Smart Motion Detection56
- Ensuring Accurate Person & Vehicle Detection56
- Configuring Person & Vehicle Detection57
- Searching for Person & Vehicle Detection Events (Smart Search)59
15 Managing Passwords and User Accounts61
- User Accounts61
- Account Groups64
16 Using the Main Menu67
- Main Menu Overview67
- Camera Menu67
- Information Menu74
- Settings Menu83
- Shutdown112
17 Connecting Remotely Using the Lorex Home Mobile App113
18 Smart Home & Voice Assistance114
19 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Cameras115
- Connecting PTZ Cameras to the Recorder115
- Basic PTZ Controls116
- Advanced PTZ Controls116
- Presets117
- Tours118
- Patterns118
- Autoscan118
20 Connecting Audio Devices120
21 Replacing the Hard Drive122
- Removing the Hard Drive122
- Installing a New Hard Drive123
22 DDNS Setup (Advanced)127
- STEP 1: Port Forwarding127
- STEP 2: Create a Lorex Account127
- STEP 3: Activate Your Warranty128
- STEP 4: Sign up for a DDNS Account128
- STEP 5: Enable DDNS on the Recorder129
23 Troubleshooting131
24 Technical Specifications133
- General133
- Inputs/Outputs133
- Display133
- Recording133
- Playback133
- Storage133
- Special Features133
- Smart Home134

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Brand	Lorex
Model	N861 Series
Category	Network Hardware
Language	English

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