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HDD

Format hard drives and configure hard drive settings.

The HDD Menu contains the following sub-menus:

• General

• Advanced

• HDD Detect

• Overwrite

General

Formatting the Hard Drive

If you replace the hard drive or install a new hard drive in the system, you must format it

before it can be used for recording.

To format the hard drive:

ATTENTION: Formatting the hard drive will erase all data on the drive.

1 Right-click and then click Menu.

2 Enter the system user name (default: ad

min) and password (default: 000000) and click Yes.

3 Click HDD>Gene

ral

4 Check the har

d drive that you would like to format.

Check the hard

drive

Click Format

5 Click Format. Click OK to confirm. Wait for the formatting to complete. Right-click repeatedly

to return to live view.

Default Chapter3
- Need Help3
- General Precautions7
- Important Safeguards7
- Table of Contents11
Getting Started19
NVR Overview20
- Front Panel20
- 4-Channel20
- 8 Channel21
- 16-Channel21
Basic Setup22
- Step 1: Connect the Mouse22
- Step 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable22
- Step 3: Connect the Monitor22
- Step 4: Connect the Power Adapter and Power on the NVR23
- Step 5: Connect the IP Cameras23
  - Option 1: Direct Connection to NVR (Recommended)23
  - Option 2: Connect Cameras to Local Network23
- Step 6: Verify Camera Image24
- Step 7: Set the Time24
- Default System Password & Port Numbers24
- Quick Access to System Information25
- Camera Installation Tips25
  - Installation Tips25
  - Installing Cameras25
Connecting Cameras over the Local Network27
- Connecting Cameras over the Local Network on 16-Channel Models28
- Connecting Cameras over the Local Network on 4/8-Channel Models (Advanced)29
Mouse Control31
Remote Control32
- Using the Remote Control to Enter Text or Numbers33
Using the On-Screen Display34
- Using the Camera Toolbar34
  - Using Digital Zoom34
  - Adjusting Camera Image Settings35
- Using the Quick Menu35
- Using the Virtual Keyboard36
Setting the Date and Time37
- Configuring Daylight Savings Time (DST)38
- Using a NTP Server to Set Your System Time39
Recording40
- Recording Modes40
- Recording Icons40
Playback41
- Using Quick Playback41
- Using All-Day Playback41
- Using the Playback Menu to Search for Recordings42
- Using the On-Screen Playback Controls47
Backing up Video50
- Formatting the USB Drive50
- Using Quick Export51
- Using Search Export52
- Using Video Clip Backup53
- Playing Back up Video Files54
  - Using the Quick Player to Playback Video Files54
Managing Passwords56
- Enabling/Disabling Passwords56
- Managing User Accounts57
Using the Main Menu60
Manual61
- Selecting Manual or Scheduled Recording61
Hdd62
- General62
  - Formatting the Hard Drive62
  - Configuring Hard Drive Type or Group63
- Advanced65
  - Configuring Recording Group Settings65
- HDD Detect65
  - Setting S.M.A.R.T. Settings and Running S.M.A.R.T. Checks on the Hard Drive65
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors66
- Overwrite67
  - Enabling/Disabling Overwrite67
Record68
- Schedule68
  - Configuring the Recording Schedule68
- Recording Setup69
- Holiday72
  - Configuring Holidays72
Camera74
- Osd75
  - Configuring the On-Screen Display and Camera Name75
- Image76
  - Configuring Camera Image Settings76
- Motion76
  - Configuring Motion Detection Settings76
  - Configuring Motion Detection Alarm Settings77
- Privacy Mask79
  - Configuring Privacy Masks79
- Tamper-Proof80
  - Configuring Tamper-Proof Alarms80
- Video Loss82
  - Configuring Video Loss Alarm Settings82
Configuration84
- General84
- Network87
- Live View91
  - Configuring Dwell Times91
  - Configuring the Layout of Channels91
- Warning92
  - Configuring System Warnings92
Maintenance94
- System Info94
  - Viewing System Info94
- Log Information94
  - Searching for System Logs94
  - Exporting System Logs to USB95
- Import/Export96
  - Saving Your System Configuration to USB96
  - Loading a System Configuration from USB97
- Upgrade97
  - Upgrading the System Firmware97
  - Upgrade Firmware Using Usb Drive98
- Default99
  - Resetting the System to Factory Default Settings99
Shutdown100
Connecting to Your NVR over the Internet on PC or Mac101
- System Requirements101
- Step 1 of 3 Connect Your NVR to Your Router102
- Step 2 of 3: Obtain the Nvr's Device ID102
- Step 3 of 3: Connect to the NVR over the Internet102
Client Software for PC or Mac105
- Control Panel105
- Main View106
- Video Player113
  - Opening Backup Video Files113
  - Video Player Controls114
- E-Map114
  - E-Map Controls116
- Event Search116
  - Event Search Controls118
  - Downloading Event Video Files118
- Remote Playback119
  - Remote Playback Controls120
  - Downloading Video Files Using Remote Playback121
- Add Camera123
- Local Log Search124
  - Backing up Logs125
- Account Management125
- Device Management127
  - Modifying an NVR128
  - Deleting an NVR128
- Configuring an NVR through Device Management128
- Camera Settings135
- System Configuration147
Mobile Apps: Accessing Your NVR Using a Mobile Device150
- Compatible Devices and Platforms150
- Iphone150
- Ipad157
- Android Phone162
- Android Tablet168
Appendix A: System Specifications173
Appendix B: Installing or Replacing the Hard Drive174
- Installing the Hard Drive174
- Removing the Hard Drive176
- Formatting the Hard Drive177
Appendix C: DDNS Setup (Advanced)178
- System Requirements178
- Accessing Your NVR Within a Local Network (LAN)179
- Accessing Your NVR Remotely over the Internet181
Appendix D: Connecting to Your NVR Using a Web Browser188
- Connecting to Your NVR Using a DDNS or Local IP Address188
- Connecting Using Internet Explorer188
  - Connecting Using Internet Explorer189
- Connecting Using Safari190
- Connecting Using Chrome/Firefox190
- Navigating the Web Browser Interface192
  - Troubleshooting194

Brand	Lorex
Model	LNR340
Category	DVR
Language	English

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