Name: Lorex N861 Series
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Replacing the Hard Drive21

To install a new hard drive:

1. Insert the 2 hard drive screws closest to the SATA and power ports on the hard drive and tight-

en them half way.

2. Power off the system, and unplug all cabling from the system.

3. Remove the back panel screws (4×). Remove the cover by sliding it backwards.

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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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