Lorex D871B Series User manual
Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
Quick Setup Guide
D871B Series
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Contents
Package contents and dimensions...........................................1
Using the mouse.............................................................................10
Back panel overview......................................................................2
Using the quick menu...................................................................11
Setup
Step 1: connect cameras................................................ 3
Step 4: connect monitor/TV............................................7
Step 2: connect router......................................................5
Step 5: connect power......................................................8
Step 3: connect mouse....................................................6
Step 6: Lorex Setup Wizard.............................................9
Motion and smart motion detection..........................................12
Using deterrence features............................................................13
Changing the recorder’s output resolution..............................19
Playback and search.....................................................................20
Backup..............................................................................................21
Face Detection................................................................................16
FaceRecognition............................................................................17
Remote viewing
Before you start.................................................................22
Connect to the app...........................................................23
Lorex Home app live view................................................24
Package contents and dimensions
• 4K Ultra HD Security DVR
• Power adapter
• Ethernet cable
• USB mouse
• HDMI cable
1
12.6” / 320mm
10” / 254mm
2.3”
57mm
Back panel overview
2
1 2 3
6 9
754 8
1. Video Inputs: Connect cameras*
2. Audio In/Out: Connect microphone/speaker*
3. HDMI port: Connect monitor*
4. LAN Port: Connect router*
5. RS-485: Connect Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras*
Note:
The 8 channel DVR recorder in this guide is for illustration only. Your recorder may appear
different, with all the same ports in different locations.
*Not included/sold separately.
6. VGA Port: Connect monitor*
7. USB Port: Connect mouse or USB stick*
8. Power Port: Connect power
9. Power Switch: Power on/off
BNC connector Video input
Power adapter
3
Setup step 1 — Connect cameras
To connect cameras directly to the DVR:
1. Connect the extension cable’s male power head and BNC connector to the camera.
2. Then connect the other end of the BNC connector to a video input on your DVR.
3. Connect the female power head to the included power adapter.
IMPORTANT: Test your cameras prior to selecting a permanent mounting location by
temporarily connecting the cameras and cables to your DVR.
4
Notes:
• The extension cable must be a single stretch of cable between the
recorder and camera. You cannot connect multiple extension cables to
each other.
• This guide covers connecting cameras to your security recorder only.
For full instructions on installing your cameras and mounting tips,
please refer to your camera’s documentation at lorex.com.
5
Setup step 2 — Connect router
Connect the recorder
to your router using the
included Ethernet cable.
Note: To receive automatic rmware
updates and access your system remotly
with mobile apps, a high speed Internet
connection is required. Minimum upload
speed of 5Mbps required for 4K viewing;
3.5Mbps for lower resolutions. All other
system features can be used without an
Internet connection.
6
Setup step 3 — Connect mouse
Connect the included USB
mouse to the USB port on
the recorder.
To copy your video recordings
and to perform a rmware
upgrade, connect a USB stick
or ash drive to the USB port on
the front panel of the recorder.
7
Setup step 4 — Connect monitor/TV
Connect the recorder to
a monitor/TV using the
included HDMI cable or a
VGA cable (not included).
The HDMI port supports up
to 4K resolution, and VGA
supports up to 1080p.
Note: To optimize picture
quality, set the recorder’s
video output to match
the resolution of your
monitor. See ‘Changing
the recorder’s output
resolution’ page 19 for
details.
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