Lorex LNR100 SERIES User manual

Instruction Manual
LNR100 SERIES

Instruction Manual
LNR100 SERIES
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LNR140 Series (4–Channel)
LNR180 Series (8–Channel)
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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RICK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
COVER. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF THE PLUG
TO THE WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.
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Table of contents
1 Important Safeguards ..........................................................................1
1.1 General Precautions....................................................................1
1.2 Installation................................................................................. 1
1.3 Service.....................................................................................3
1.4 Use..........................................................................................3
2 LNR100 Series Features ....................................................................... 4
3 LNR100 Series Getting Started..............................................................5
4 LNR100 Series Front Panel ...................................................................6
5 LNR100 Series Rear Panel ....................................................................7
6 Basic Setup (LNR100 Series) ................................................................8
6.1 Step 1: Connect the IP Cameras .................................................... 8
6.2 Step 2: Connect the Mouse........................................................... 8
6.3 Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable ................................................8
6.4 Step 4: Connect the Monitor..........................................................9
6.5 Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter to Power the Cameras .................. 9
6.6 Step 6: Connect the Power Adapter to Power the NVR ...................... 10
6.7 Step 6: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available) .................. 11
6.8 Step 7: Verify Camera Image ....................................................... 11
6.9 Step 8: Set the Time .................................................................. 11
6.10 Default System Password & Port Numbers ..................................... 11
6.10.1 FLIR Cloud™ ................................................................ 11
6.11 Quick Access to System Information ............................................. 12
6.12 Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN) ..................... 13
7 Mouse Control .................................................................................. 16
8 Using the System .............................................................................. 17
8.1 On-Screen Display .................................................................... 17
8.2 Using the Quick Menu................................................................ 18
8.3 Using Sequence Mode............................................................... 18
8.4 Adjusting Color Settings ............................................................. 18
8.5 Using the Navigation Bar ............................................................ 19
8.6 Using the Camera Toolbar .......................................................... 19
8.6.1 Using Quick Playback ..................................................... 20
8.6.2 Using Digital Zoom in Live Display ..................................... 20
8.6.3 Using Real-time Backup .................................................. 20
8.7 Using the Virtual Keyboard.......................................................... 21
8.8 Adjusting Camera Zoom & Focus ................................................. 21
9 Setting The Time ............................................................................... 23
9.1 Configuring Daylight Savings Time ............................................... 23
9.2 Configuring NTP ....................................................................... 24
10 Recording......................................................................................... 26
10.1 Video Recording Types .............................................................. 26
10.2 Main Stream and Sub Stream ...................................................... 26
10.3 Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording .................................... 26
10.4 Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite ................................................. 27
11 Search (Playback) ............................................................................. 28
11.1 Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive......................................... 28
11.2 Playback Controls ..................................................................... 29
11.3 Playing Back from a USB Drive .................................................... 29
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12 Backup............................................................................................. 31
12.1 Formatting the USB Device ......................................................... 31
12.2 Backing up Video...................................................................... 31
12.3 Using Video Clip Backup ............................................................ 33
12.4 Viewing Backup Files................................................................. 33
13 Managing Passwords and User Accounts............................................. 37
13.1 Changing Passwords................................................................. 37
13.2 Adding Users ........................................................................... 37
13.3 Modifying Users ....................................................................... 39
13.4 Deleting Users ......................................................................... 39
13.5 Account Groups ....................................................................... 39
13.6 Adding Groups ......................................................................... 39
13.7 Modifying Groups ..................................................................... 40
13.8 Deleting Groups ....................................................................... 40
14 Using the Main Menu ......................................................................... 41
14.1 Setting.................................................................................... 42
14.1.1 Configuring General System Settings ................................. 42
14.1.2 Configuring Holidays....................................................... 43
14.1.3 Configuring Recording Quality .......................................... 44
14.1.4 Configuring Privacy Zones ............................................... 45
14.1.5 Configuring the Recording Schedule .................................. 47
14.1.6 Configuring Pre-Recording ............................................... 48
14.1.7 Configuring Motion Detection Events .................................. 48
14.1.8 Configuring Display Settings ............................................. 50
14.1.9 Creating Custom Channel Names...................................... 51
14.2 Advanced................................................................................ 53
14.2.1 Viewing Online Users ...................................................... 53
14.2.2 Resetting the System to Default Settings ............................. 53
14.2.3 Formatting Hard Drives.................................................... 54
14.2.4 Selecting Hard Drive Types .............................................. 54
14.2.5 Configuring System Warnings ........................................... 55
14.2.6 Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Flash
Drive............................................................................56
14.3 Network.................................................................................. 56
14.3.1 Configuring DHCP or Fixed IP Address ............................... 56
14.3.2 Configuring System Ports................................................. 57
14.3.3 Configuring DDNS.......................................................... 58
14.3.4 Configuring Email Alerts .................................................. 59
14.3.5 Configuring Switch Settings (Advanced).............................. 62
14.4 Info........................................................................................ 64
14.4.1 HDD Info...................................................................... 64
14.4.2 BPS ............................................................................ 64
14.4.3 Log ............................................................................. 64
14.4.4 Version ........................................................................ 65
14.4.5 Remote Device Info ........................................................ 66
14.4.6 Network Info.................................................................. 66
14.5 Shutdown................................................................................ 68
15 Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac .................... 69
15.1 System Requirements................................................................ 69
15.2 Step 1 of 3: Connect your System to Your Router ............................. 69
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15.3 Step 2 of 3: Obtain the system’s Device ID...................................... 70
15.4 Step 3 of 3: Connect to the System Over the Internet ........................ 70
16 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac .............................................. 74
16.1 Home Page ............................................................................. 74
16.2 Live View ................................................................................ 74
16.2.1 Live View Controls.......................................................... 75
16.2.2 Opening Live View in Multiple Monitors ............................... 76
16.2.3 Controlling PTZ Cameras................................................. 77
16.3 Playback................................................................................. 78
16.4 Playback Controls ..................................................................... 80
16.5 Downloading Video to your Computer Hard Drive............................. 81
16.6 Alarm ..................................................................................... 82
16.7 Log........................................................................................ 82
16.8 E-map .................................................................................... 83
16.9 Devices .................................................................................. 85
16.10 Device Config .......................................................................... 86
16.11 Alarm CFG .............................................................................. 87
16.12 Tour & Task ............................................................................. 90
16.13 Account.................................................................................. 91
16.13.1 Managing User Accounts ................................................. 91
16.13.2 Managing Roles............................................................. 93
16.14 General .................................................................................. 94
16.14.1 Basic........................................................................... 94
16.14.2 File ............................................................................. 94
16.14.3 Alarm Prompt ................................................................ 95
16.14.4 Version ........................................................................ 96
17 Mobile Apps: Connecting to your System Using a Smartphone or
Tablet............................................................................................... 97
17.1 iPhone.................................................................................... 97
17.1.1 Prerequisites................................................................. 97
17.1.2 Connecting to your System on iPhone................................. 97
17.1.3 Live View Interface ......................................................... 98
17.1.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras................................................. 99
17.1.5 Viewing Snapshots and Videos with Local Files .................. 100
17.1.6 Using Playback Mode on iPhone ..................................... 101
17.1.7 Enabling Push Notifications ............................................ 102
17.1.8 Using the Event List ...................................................... 104
17.1.9 Using Favorites............................................................ 105
17.1.10 Using the E-Map .......................................................... 106
17.1.11 Device Manager........................................................... 108
17.1.12 Adding Devices Using an IP or DDNS Address
(Advanced) ................................................................. 109
17.2 iPad..................................................................................... 111
17.2.1 Prerequisites............................................................... 111
17.2.2 Connecting to your system on an iPad .............................. 111
17.2.3 Live View Interface ....................................................... 112
17.2.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras............................................... 113
17.2.5 Using Playback Mode on iPad......................................... 114
17.2.6 Using Local File to View Manual Recordings ...................... 116
17.2.7 Enabling Push Notifications ............................................ 117
17.2.8 Using the Event List ...................................................... 119
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17.2.9 Using Favorites............................................................ 120
17.2.10 Using the E-Map .......................................................... 121
17.2.11 Using the Device Manager ............................................. 123
17.2.12 Adding Devices Using an IP or DDNS Address
(Advanced) ................................................................. 123
17.3 Android ................................................................................ 126
17.3.1 Prerequisites............................................................... 126
17.3.2 Connecting to your System on Android ............................. 126
17.3.3 Live View Interface ....................................................... 127
17.3.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras............................................... 128
17.3.5 Viewing Snapshots and Videos with Local Files .................. 129
17.3.6 Using Playback Mode on Android .................................... 130
17.3.7 Enabling Push Notifications ............................................ 131
17.3.8 Using the Event List ...................................................... 133
17.3.9 Using Favorites............................................................ 133
17.3.10 Using the E-Map .......................................................... 135
17.3.11 Device Manager........................................................... 137
17.3.12 Adding Devices Using an IP or DDNS Address
(Advanced) ................................................................. 138
18 LNR100 Series Hard Drive Installation................................................ 140
18.1 Installing a Hard Drive.............................................................. 140
18.2 Removing the Hard Drive.......................................................... 142
18.3 Formatting Hard Drives ............................................................ 144
19 DDNS Setup (Advanced) .................................................................. 145
19.1 Accessing your System within a Local Network (LAN) ..................... 145
19.1.1 Step 1 of 3: Connect your System to Your Router ................ 145
19.1.2 Step 2 of 3: Obtain the System’s Local IP Address ............... 146
19.1.3 Step 3 of 3: Connect to the System’s Local IP
Address......................................................................146
19.2 DDNS Setup—Access your System Remotely over the
Internet .................................................................................148
19.2.1 Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding ........................................... 149
19.2.2 Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account ................................ 149
19.2.3 Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the System .......................... 153
19.2.4 Step 4 of 4: Connect to the System’s DDNS Address ........... 154
20 Connecting a PTZ Camera (LNR100 Series) ........................................ 158
20.1 Controlling a PTZ Camera (Local NVR) ....................................... 158
20.2 PTZ Actions........................................................................... 158
20.2.1 Presets ...................................................................... 159
20.2.2 Tours......................................................................... 160
20.2.3 Pattern....................................................................... 161
20.2.4 Auto Scan .................................................................. 162
20.3 Controlling the Camera’s Menu .................................................. 163
21 LNR100 Series Troubleshooting ........................................................ 165
22 LNR100 Series System Specifications................................................ 167
22.1 System................................................................................. 167
22.2 Inputs/Outputs ....................................................................... 167
22.3 Display ................................................................................. 167
22.4 Recording ............................................................................. 167
22.5 Playback and Backup .............................................................. 168
22.6 Storage & Archive ................................................................... 168
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22.7 Connectivity........................................................................... 168
22.8 General ................................................................................ 168
22.9 Recording Resolution (Pixels) & Speed (FPS — Frames per
second).................................................................................169
23 Notices........................................................................................... 170
23.1 FCC/IC Notice........................................................................ 170
23.2 Modification........................................................................... 170
23.3 ROHS .................................................................................. 170
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