Why Is Lorex Not Recording?

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An issue with the SD card, or recording schedule can prevent the Wireless Home Monitor from recording. If there is no SD card symbol: Ensure that the recording schedule has been configured properly. Check your product user manual for more information on recording schedule configuration.

How do I get my Lorex DVR to record?

LHV / LNR Series: Configuring recording settings

  1. Right-click on the Live View to access the Quick Menu.
  2. Click Main Menu and then click the Camera icon ( ).
  3. Click Recording.
  4. Click the Recording tab.
  5. Configure the recording settings to your preferences.
  6. Click Apply to save your settings, and then click OK to exit.

Do Lorex cameras record all the time?

This means that all of your cameras will record at all times, even when there is no activity to record. To maximize storage space, change your recording schedule to motion detection.

Why are some of my Lorex cameras not working?

Verify the camera is firmly connected to the power adapter, and the power adapter is connected to a functional outlet. Cover the camera lens.If the camera’s image displays when using a new port, try the initial port again, reconnecting may trigger camera video feed display. Try a different BNC or Ethernet cable.

What causes video loss in security cameras?

Why Does Camera Video Loss Happen
Most of the time, the issue of video loss on CCTV security cameras, DVR or NVR, is caused by several factors: network issues, bad power supply, cabling problems, defective hardware, bugs on the camera’s software, IP address conflicts, bad configurations, etc.

What is capture mode Lorex?

Auto Capture automatically saves snapshots of a camera image at time intervals, and help to conserve hard disk drive (HDD) space during times when video recording is not required.

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How do I format my Lorex DVR?

To format the HDD:

  1. Right-click on the Live View to access the Quick Menu.
  2. Click Main Menu, and then click the Setting icon ( ).
  3. Click Storage > HDD Manager.
  4. Select the hard drive you want to format, and then click Format.
  5. If system prompts for confirmation, click OK to confirm.

How long do recordings stay on Lorex?

between 2 and 30 days
These recordings are automatically stored online using the FLIR Cloud. The length of time your Automatic Trigger and RapidRecap recordings are available online varies between 2 and 30 days depending on your FLIR Cloud plan. These types of recordings are stored onto the microSD card (included).

Is Lorex continuous recording?

You can set a custom recording schedule according to your needs. For example, you can set the system to record continuously during business hours and record on motion detection only outside of business hours.

Can you use Lorex camera without DVR?

The short answer: absolutely YES! To simply put, a DVR or NVR is mainly designed to store the security camera footage. Without DVRs or NVRs, IP cameras can still work independently as standalone surveillance devices, just like the security cameras with SD card.

How do I reset my Lorex cameras?

To reset the IP camera to default settings:

  1. Ensure that the camera is connected to the NVR via an Ethernet cable.
  2. Press and hold the Reset button on the back or base of the camera.
  3. While still holding the Reset button, disconnect and reconnect the Ethernet cable.
  4. The camera will reset to defaults and then restart.
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How do I reset my Lorex?

To reset the camera to factory default, follow these steps:

  1. Locate the reset button.
  2. Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds until the chime sounds to reset the camera.
  3. Look for flashing green light below the lens to indicate that the camera has been fully reset.

How do I reset my Lorex NVR?

Tips to ensure system stability:

  1. To power off or restart the DVR, right-click, click Main Menu ( )>Advanced>Maintain or System, and then click Power Off or Reboot.
  2. Connect the DVR and cameras to a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). A UPS has a built-in battery that will keep your system running during a power failure.

Why does my Lorex camera go offline at night?

If a connected camera is showing as Offline on your NVR, it could be related to an issue with the internal settings of your NVR or a cable connection problem. If the offline camera is connected directly to the back of your NVR, check the port connections.Restore your NVR to default settings.

How can I fix No CCTV video?

Is this an existing camera that was working and at some point had video loss? Follow these troubleshooting steps.

  1. Test Your Power Supply.
  2. Check Power Supply Box Fuses.
  3. Test Camera on a Different DVR Port.
  4. Use a Test Monitor.
  5. Use a Test Cable and Spare Power Supply.

How do I view Lorex SnapShots?

Right-click on the live view to access the Quick Menu. Click Recording. Click the Snapshot tab.

How do I adjust the sensitivity on my Lorex camera?

To adjust threshold or sensitivity:

  1. Right-click on the Live View to access the Quick Menu toolbar.
  2. Click Main Menu and then click the Setting icon ( ).
  3. Click Event > Motion.
  4. Click the Motion Detect tab.
  5. Click Channel and select the camera to be configured.
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Where are Lorex SnapShots stored?

SnapShots: stored to your smartphone or tablet, and can be found in the Camera Roll on iOS (Apple) or Gallery on Android. Automatic triggers: (motion and audio) are initially stored to the microSD card, and automatically move to the FLIR Cloud when the required Internet bandwidth is available.

What format does Lorex use?

264, H. 265, or MPEG-4 AVC files, download the Lorex by FLIR video player application available online for PC and Mac. Click here for more information on locating software downloads.

How do I reset my DVR resolution?

To restore your recorder’s default display output:
Plug your recorder, then press and hold the FN (function) button until the system restarts (see image below). After the reset, your recorder will display the lowest available resolution so that it becomes compatible with a variety of low-res monitors.

How do I format my DVR?

Here are the steps to format DVR with Disk Management.

  1. Right-click on the Windows icon and select “Disk Management”.
  2. Right-click on the DVR drive and click on “Format”.
  3. Select the file system and set the cluster size. ( Windows users often use NTFS and FAT32)
  4. Click “OK” to format the drive.

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