4  Basic System Setup

4.1  STEP 1: Connect cameras

Re-configure your cameras prior to selecting a permanent mounting location by connecting the cameras and cables to your recorder locally. Push and twist the BNC connector clockwise to secure it to the BNC port.
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4.2  STEP 2: Connect router

Connect the recorder to your router using the included Ethernet cable.
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4.3  STEP 3: Connect mouse

Connect the included mouse to a USB port on the recorder.
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4.4  STEP 4: Connect monitor

Connect the recorder to a monitor using the included HDMI cable (supports up to 4K resolution).
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OR
Connect the recorder to a monitor using a VGA cable (not included - supports up to 1080p resolution).
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4.5  STEP 5: Connect power

Use the included power adapter to connect the recorder to a nearby outlet. Turn the recorder on using the power switch on the back panel.
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4.7  STEP 7: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (If Available)

If a firmware upgrade is available, you will be asked to install it once the system starts up. Firmware is software that’s embedded in a piece of hardware. When Lorex releases the latest firmware version for the recorder, you will need to upgrade the existing firmware to the latest release. This is known as a firmware upgrade. It is recommended to upgrade your system firmware, client software, and your mobile app to the latest version to ensure remote connectivity to the system and to support newly added features.

4.8  Quick Access to System Information

Perform one of the following actions to bring up the system information window. This window contains vital system information including the model number, serial number, and device ID.
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To quickly open a window that displays important system information:
  • From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Info.
    OR
  • Press the front panel button on the recorder.
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