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Package Contents: Connecting Your System

4MP MPX Multiformat Digital Video Surveillance RecorderDV800 SeriesQuick Connection Guide

2Cameras* Monitor* Router* Mouse

Extension Cable*The extension cable must be a single stretch of cable between the DVR and camera. You cannot connect multiple extension cables to each other.

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This system features automatic firmware upgrades for enhanced functionality. It is required to upgrade your system to the latest firmware version.

If a firmware upgrade is available: 1. After startup, a notification will appear asking you to upgrade the firmware. Click OK to upgrade.

2. The system will download and install the firmware upgrade. Wait for the firmware update to complete. The system may restart during the firmware upgrade process. DO NOT power off or disconnect the power cable during firmware installation.

* Not included / sold separately.

8 channel configuration shown. 4 / 16 channel will have the respective number of video inputs. For camera compatibility information, visit lorextechnology.com/compatibility.

The DVR is set to 720poutput by default. To optimize picture quality, set the DVR’s video output to match theresolution of your monitor.

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6: ONSupports up to 1080p

4-channel DVRs: Up to 4MP

8/16-channel DVRs:

Up to 4K

ORHDMI VGA*

Setting the Date and Time

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1. In live view, right-click and click Main Menu.

1. In live view, right-click and click Main Menu.

1. In live view, right-click and click Main Menu.

2. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password.

2. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password.

2. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password.

3. Click and select Cable Type.

3. Click and select Cable Type.

4. Use the check boxes to select the IP channels you would like to add.

4. Click Add IP CAM.

5. Click OK. Your system will restart and the additional IP camera channels will be enabled.

5. Click Apply > OK. Your system will restart and the IP channels will be enabled.

Enter the current time and select your time zone, and click OK.

It is important to set the correct time to ensure accurate time stamps on video recordings.

Check DST to enable auto Daylight Savings Time updates.

(Optional) Check NTP to sync your system with an Internet time server. Click Manual Update to instantly update the time.

NOTE: A constant Internet connection is required to use NTP.

3. Click and select Setting.

4. Click General and select the Date&Time tab.

5. Click Apply to save changes.

Quick Access to System InformationTo quickly open a window that displays vital system information such as device ID, firmware version and device IP address:

• Press the ENTER button on the front panel.

• Right-click to open the Quick Menu and click Info. If prompted, enter the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password.

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Playback and SearchAdding Cameras from the LAN

Enabling Additional IP Channels

1. From live view, right-click and then click Playback.

2. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password.

3. Use the calendar on the right to select the date to playback.

4. Use the drop-down menus to select the channels you would like to playback. Click the display

options ( ) to playback multiple channels simultaneously.

5. Click inside the video bar to select the playback time. Playback starts immediately at the selected time.

Prior to adding an IP camera, you must change the Cable Type to IP for at least one channel OR enable the additional IP camera channels (see Enabling Additional IP Channels).

Changing the cable type to IP:

Adding IP Cameras from the LAN:

Select the day to playback.

Select channels to playback.

Click inside the bar to select a playback time.

Using the Quick MenuRight-click to open the Quick Menu.

Select camera/live display view

Control PTZ cameras (not included)

Adjust camera color and image settingsView system informationStart/stop sequence mode

Playback and search recordingsOpen manual recording controls

Open Main Menu

Control auto focus cameras (not included)*

Add IP cameras over the LAN*

Disable current audible warning

4MP MPX Multiformat Digital Video Surveillance RecorderDV800 SeriesQuick Connection Guide

When using your system for the first time, you will be prompted to create a new 6 character password.

1. Connect your system according to the instructions on the front of this guide.

2. When the DVR turns on, create and confirm your new, secure password. This password will be used to connect to your system from now on.

Creating a New PasswordRecord your password below and store in a secure place:

1. Connect the camera to a router or switch on the same network as the DVR.

2. Right-click and select Remote Device. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password.

3. Click Device Search.

6. Right-click to return to live view.

4. Check the camera(s) you would like to add.

5. Click Add. The Status indicator turns green to show the camera is successfully connected.

NOTE: If the Status indicator is red, click . Update the camera user name, password, ports, and manufacturer as needed.

1. LEFT-CLICK:• During split-screen display mode: Click an individual channel to view it in

full-screen. Click again to return to the split-screen display mode. • While navigating menus: Click to open a menu option.2. RIGHT-CLICK: • During live view: Right-click anywhere on the screen to open the Quick

Menu. • Within system menus: Right-click to exit menus.3. SCROLL WHEEL:• During live view: Use the scroll wheel to zoom in / out.

Using the Mouse

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NOTE: In live view, hover the mouse cursor over the bottom of the screen to open the Navigation Bar. Move the mouse cursor away from the bottom of the screen to close the Navigation Bar.

* IP cameras only. To access these menu options, Cable Type must be set to IP for at least one channel. See Adding Cameras from the LAN.

Model SD / HD analog channels*

AdditionalIP channels

Total channels

4-channel 4 0 4

8-channel 8 4 12

16-channel 16 8 24

ATTENTION: The DV800 Series Multiformat DVR is compatible with HD CVI / TVI / AHD, SD analog, FLIR Visible IP cameras, and select Lorex IP cameras. The maximum compatible camera resolution is 4MP. For more information about camera compatibility, visit lorextechnology.com/compatibility.

In addition to the analog channels available on the DV800 DVR, the 8-channel and 16-channel models can accommodate additional IP camera channels.See table for available channels for each DVR model.

NOTE: The 4-channel DVR does not support additional IP camera channels.

*IP cameras can also replace SD / HD analog channels.