Lorex LNR400 SERIES - User Manual

Instruction Manual
LNR400 SERIES

Lorex LNR400 SERIES Specifications

General

Brand	Lorex
Model	LNR400 SERIES
Category	DVR
Language	English

Summary

Important Safeguards

General Precautions

Provides general safety precautions for product usage, cleaning, and ventilation.

Installation

Details instructions for reading, retaining, heeding warnings, and understanding plug polarization.

Service

Covers servicing guidelines, conditions requiring service, replacement parts, and safety checks.

Use

Provides guidelines for cleaning, handling product/cart combinations, object entry, and lightning protection.

LNR400 Series Features

Getting Started (LNR400 Series)

Front Panel (LNR400 Series)

Rear Panel (LNR400 Series)

Basic Setup (LNR400 Series)

Step 1: Connect the IP Cameras

Instructions for connecting IP cameras directly to the NVR or via a local network.

Step 4: Connect the Monitor

Guides on connecting a monitor using HDMI or VGA cables.

Step 8: Set the Time

Details on setting the system time and date for accurate video timestamps.

Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN)

Explains how to connect IP cameras to the NVR over the local network using a PoE switch.

Mouse Control

Remote Control

Setting the Remote Control Address

Instructions on how to set up the remote control to pair with a specific system.

Using the System

On-Screen Display

Describes the graphical on-screen display elements and navigation.

Using the Quick Menu

Explains how to access and use the Quick Menu for system functions.

Adjusting Camera Image Settings

Details how to configure camera image settings like mirror, flip, and color.

Adjusting Camera Zoom & Focus

Guides on adjusting motorized lens zoom and focus settings for cameras.

Setting The Time

Recording

Video Recording Types

Details the supported recording types: Continuous and Motion.

Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite

Explains how to configure the system to overwrite old recordings or stop recording when the HDD is full.

Search (Playback)

Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive

Instructions for navigating and playing back recorded video files from the system's hard drive.

Playing Back from a USB Drive

Guides on playing back video files saved on a USB thumb drive or external hard drive.

Backup

Formatting the USB Thumb Drive

Provides steps for formatting a USB thumb drive before use.

Backing up Video

Explains how to configure search options and back up selected video files.

Managing Passwords and User Accounts

Changing Passwords

Instructions for modifying the system password for admin and user accounts.

Adding Users

Details on how to add new user accounts with specific menu access permissions.

Using the Main Menu

Camera

Accessing the menu to manage IP cameras, set recording, and assign titles.

Info

Accessing menus for system information like HDD, Record, Version, and Event Info.

Setting

Configuring general system, schedule, network, recording, display, and motion settings.

Shutdown

Options to shutdown, restart, or log out of the system.

Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac

Step 1 of 3: Connect your System to Your Router

Instructions for powering off the system and connecting it to the router via Ethernet.

Step 3 of 3: Connect to the System Over the Internet

Guides on downloading, installing, and logging into the FLIR Cloud™ Client.

Using FLIR Cloud Client for PC or Mac

Live View

Explains how to view live video from connected systems using the FLIR Cloud™ Client.

Controlling PTZ Cameras

Details on how to control PTZ cameras using the client software.

Playback Controls

Describes the playback controls within the FLIR Cloud™ Client interface.

Downloading Video to your Computer Hard Drive

Instructions for downloading video files to a computer's hard drive.

E-map

Guides on creating a virtual map of cameras using the E-map feature.

Account

Manages user accounts and roles for the FLIR Cloud™ Client.

General

Configures general application settings for the FLIR Cloud™ Client software.

Mobile Apps: Connecting to your System Using a Smartphone or Tablet

iPhone

Instructions for connecting and using the FLIR Cloud™ app on an iPhone.

iPad

Instructions for connecting and using the FLIR Cloud™ app on an iPad.

Android

Instructions for connecting and using the FLIR Cloud™ app on an Android device.

DDNS Setup (Advanced)

Accessing your System within a Local Network (LAN)

Details on connecting to the system via Client Software over a local network.

DDNS Setup-Access your System Remotely over the Internet

Guides on setting up DDNS for remote system access via computer or mobile device.

Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding

Instructions for port forwarding the HTTP and Client ports on your router.

Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account

Steps to create a free Lorex DDNS account for remote system access.

Connecting a PTZ Camera (LNR400 Series)

Controlling a PTZ Camera (Local NVR)

Guides on connecting and controlling PTZ cameras directly from the NVR.

Advanced PTZ Controls

Details on advanced PTZ features like presets, tours, patterns, and auto scans.

LNR400 Series Hard Drive Installation

Installing a Hard Drive

Step-by-step instructions for installing a 3.5" SATA hard drive into the system.

Removing the Hard Drive

Procedure for safely removing a hard drive from the system.

Formatting Hard Drives

Instructions on how to format newly installed hard drives before use.

Troubleshooting

LNR400 Series System Specifications

System

Provides core system specifications like OS, Pentaplex, and channel count.

Inputs;Outputs

Lists the available video, audio, USB, and alarm input/output ports.

Display

Details display split options, live display speed, and OSD elements.

Connectivity

Outlines cloud connection, supported OS, remote software, and mobile support.

Recording Resolution (Pixels) & Speed (FPS - Frames per second)

Specifies recording resolution and frame rate per channel for 8ch and 16ch models.

Notices

FCC;IC Notice

Provides information regarding FCC and IC compliance and interference guidelines.

ROHS

Confirms the product's compliance with the European Union's RoHS directive.