Lorex LNR360 - Getting Started Guide; System Components and Initial Setup

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Getting Started

The system comes with the following components:

POWER CABLE

QUICKSTART GUIDES

DOCUMENTATION CD

USB MOUSE

ETHERNET CABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

(may not be exactly as

shown)

NVR (NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER)

HDMI CABLE

HARD DRIVE SIZE, NUMBER OF CHANNELS, AND CAMERA CONFIGURATION MAY VARY

BY MODEL. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS.

CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM,

INCLUDING ALL COMPONENTS SHOWN ABOVE.

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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

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