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..............................................................6
4 LNR100 Series Front Panel ...................................................................7
5 LNR100 Series Rear Panel ....................................................................8
6 Basic Setup (LNR100 Series) ................................................................9
6.1 Step 1: Connect the IP Cameras .................................................... 9
6.2 Step 2: Connect the Mouse........................................................... 9
6.3 Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable ................................................9
6.4 Step 4: Connect the Monitor ........................................................ 10
6.5 Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter to Power the Cameras ................ 10
6.6 Step 6: Connect the Power Adapter to Power the NVR ...................... 11
6.7 Step 6: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available) .................. 12
6.8 Step 7: Verify Camera Image ....................................................... 12
6.9 Step 8: Set the Time .................................................................. 12
6.10 Default System Password & Port Numbers ..................................... 12
6.10.1 FLIR Cloud™ ................................................................ 12
6.11 Quick Access to System Information ............................................. 13
6.12 Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN) ..................... 14
7 Mouse Control .................................................................................. 17
8 Using the System .............................................................................. 18
8.1 On-Screen Display .................................................................... 18
8.2 Using the Quick Menu................................................................ 19
8.3 Using Sequence Mode............................................................... 19
8.4 Adjusting Color Settings ............................................................. 19
8.5 Using the Navigation Bar ............................................................ 20
8.6 Using the Camera Toolbar .......................................................... 20
8.6.1 Using Quick Playback ..................................................... 21
8.6.2 Using Digital Zoom in Live Display ..................................... 21
8.6.3 Using Real-time Backup .................................................. 21
8.7 Using the Virtual Keyboard.......................................................... 22
8.8 Adjusting Camera Zoom & Focus ................................................. 22
9 Setting The Time ............................................................................... 24
9.1 Configuring Daylight Savings Time ............................................... 24
9.2 Configuring NTP ....................................................................... 25
10 Recording......................................................................................... 27
10.1 Video Recording Types .............................................................. 27
10.2 Main Stream and Sub Stream ...................................................... 27
10.3 Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording .................................... 27
10.4 Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite ................................................. 28
11 Search (Playback) ............................................................................. 29
11.1 Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive......................................... 29
11.2 Playback Controls ..................................................................... 30
11.3 Playing Back from a USB Drive .................................................... 30
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12 Backup............................................................................................. 32
12.1 Formatting the USB Device ......................................................... 32
12.2 Backing up Video...................................................................... 32
12.3 Using Video Clip Backup ............................................................ 34
12.4 Viewing Backup Files................................................................. 34
13 Managing Passwords and User Accounts............................................. 38
13.1 Changing Passwords................................................................. 38
13.2 Adding Users ........................................................................... 38
13.3 Modifying Users ....................................................................... 40
13.4 Deleting Users ......................................................................... 40
13.5 Account Groups ....................................................................... 40
13.6 Adding Groups ......................................................................... 40
13.7 Modifying Groups ..................................................................... 41
13.8 Deleting Groups ....................................................................... 41
14 Using the Main Menu ......................................................................... 42
14.1 Setting.................................................................................... 43
14.1.1 Configuring General System Settings ................................. 43
14.1.2 Configuring Holidays....................................................... 44
14.1.3 Configuring Recording Quality .......................................... 45
14.1.4 Configuring Privacy Zones ............................................... 46
14.1.5 Configuring the Recording Schedule .................................. 48
14.1.6 Configuring Pre-Recording ............................................... 49
14.1.7 Configuring Motion Detection Events .................................. 49
14.1.8 Configuring Display Settings ............................................. 51
14.1.9 Creating Custom Channel Names...................................... 52
14.2 Advanced................................................................................ 54
14.2.1 Viewing Online Users ...................................................... 54
14.2.2 Resetting the System to Default Settings ............................. 54
14.2.3 Formatting Hard Drives.................................................... 55
14.2.4 Selecting Hard Drive Types .............................................. 55
14.2.5 Configuring System Warnings ........................................... 56
14.2.6 Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Flash
Drive ........................................................................... 57
14.3 Network.................................................................................. 57
14.3.1 Configuring DHCP or Fixed IP Address ............................... 57
14.3.2 Configuring System Ports................................................. 58
14.3.3 Configuring DDNS.......................................................... 59
14.3.4 Configuring Email Alerts .................................................. 60
14.3.5 Configuring Switch Settings (Advanced).............................. 63
14.4 Info........................................................................................ 65
14.4.1 HDD Info...................................................................... 65
14.4.2 BPS ............................................................................ 65
14.4.3 Log ............................................................................. 65
14.4.4 Version ........................................................................ 66
14.4.5 Remote Device Info ........................................................ 67
14.4.6 Network Info.................................................................. 68
14.5 Shutdown................................................................................ 70
15 Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac .................... 71
15.1 System Requirements................................................................ 71
15.2 Step 1 of 3: Connect your System to Your Router ............................. 71
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15.3 Step 2 of 3: Obtain the system’s Device ID...................................... 72
15.4 Step 3 of 3: Connect to the System Over the Internet ........................ 72
16 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac .............................................. 76
16.1 Home Page ............................................................................. 76
16.2 Live View ................................................................................ 76
16.2.1 Live View Controls.......................................................... 77
16.2.2 Opening Live View in Multiple Monitors ............................... 78
16.3 Controlling PTZ Cameras ........................................................... 79
16.3.1 PTZ Presets.................................................................. 80
16.3.2 PTZ Tours..................................................................... 81
16.3.3 PTZ Pattern .................................................................. 82
16.3.4 PTZ Scan ..................................................................... 83
16.3.5 PTZ Pan....................................................................... 83
16.4 Playback................................................................................. 83
16.5 Playback Controls ..................................................................... 85
16.6 Downloading Video to your Computer Hard Drive............................. 86
16.7 Alarm ..................................................................................... 87
16.8 Log........................................................................................ 88
16.9 E-map .................................................................................... 89
16.10 Devices .................................................................................. 91
16.11 Device Config .......................................................................... 92
16.12 Alarm CFG .............................................................................. 92
16.13 Tour & Task ............................................................................. 95
16.14 Account.................................................................................. 96
16.14.1 Managing User Accounts ................................................. 96
16.14.2 Managing Roles............................................................. 98
16.15 General .................................................................................. 99
16.15.1 Basic........................................................................... 99
16.15.2 File ............................................................................. 99
16.15.3 Alarm Prompt .............................................................. 100
16.15.4 Version ...................................................................... 101
17 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps.............. 102
17.1 iPhone.................................................................................. 102
17.1.1 Prerequisites............................................................... 102
17.1.2 Connecting to your System on iPhone............................... 102
17.1.3 Live View Interface ....................................................... 103
17.1.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras............................................... 104
17.1.5 Viewing Snapshots and Videos with Local Files .................. 105
17.1.6 Using Playback Mode on iPhone ..................................... 106
17.1.7 Enabling Push Notifications ............................................ 107
17.1.8 Using the Event List ...................................................... 109
17.1.9 Using Favorites............................................................ 110
17.1.10 Using the E-Map .......................................................... 111
17.1.11 Device Manager........................................................... 113
17.1.12 Adding Devices Using an IP or DDNS Address
(Advanced) ................................................................. 114
17.2 iPad..................................................................................... 116
17.2.1 Prerequisites............................................................... 116
17.2.2 Connecting to your system on an iPad .............................. 116
17.2.3 Live View Interface ....................................................... 117
17.2.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras............................................... 118
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17.2.5 Using Playback Mode on iPad......................................... 119
17.2.6 Using Local File to View Manual Recordings ...................... 121
17.2.7 Enabling Push Notifications ............................................ 122
17.2.8 Using the Event List ...................................................... 124
17.2.9 Using Favorites............................................................ 125
17.2.10 Using the E-Map .......................................................... 126
17.2.11 Using the Device Manager ............................................. 128
17.2.12 Adding Devices Using an IP or DDNS Address
(Advanced) ................................................................. 128
17.3 Android ................................................................................ 131
17.3.1 Prerequisites............................................................... 131
17.3.2 Connecting to your System on Android ............................. 131
17.3.3 Live View Interface ....................................................... 132
17.3.4 Controlling PTZ Cameras............................................... 133
17.3.5 Viewing Snapshots and Videos with Local Files .................. 134
17.3.6 Using Playback Mode on Android .................................... 134
17.3.7 Enabling Push Notifications ............................................ 136
17.3.8 Using the Event List ...................................................... 137
17.3.9 Using Favorites............................................................ 137
17.3.10 Using the E-Map .......................................................... 139
17.3.11 Device Manager........................................................... 140
17.3.12 Adding Devices Using an IP or DDNS Address
(Advanced) ................................................................. 141
18 LNR100 Series Hard Drive Installation................................................ 143
18.1 Installing a Hard Drive.............................................................. 143
18.2 Removing the Hard Drive.......................................................... 145
18.3 Formatting Hard Drives ............................................................ 147
19 DDNS Setup (Advanced) .................................................................. 148
19.1 Accessing your System within a Local Network (LAN) ..................... 148
19.1.1 Step 1 of 3: Connect your System to Your Router ................ 148
19.1.2 Step 2 of 3: Obtain the System’s Local IP Address ............... 149
19.1.3 Step 3 of 3: Connect to the System’s Local IP
Address ..................................................................... 149
19.2 DDNS Setup—Access your System Remotely over the
Internet................................................................................. 151
19.2.1 Step 1 of 4: Port Forwarding ........................................... 152
19.2.2 Step 2 of 4: Create a DDNS Account ................................ 152
19.2.3 Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the System .......................... 156
19.2.4 Step 4 of 4: Connect to the System’s DDNS Address ........... 157
20 Connecting a PTZ Camera (LNR100 Series) ........................................ 161
20.1 Controlling a PTZ Camera (Local NVR) ....................................... 161
20.2 PTZ Actions........................................................................... 161
20.2.1 Presets ...................................................................... 162
20.2.2 Tours......................................................................... 163
20.2.3 Pattern....................................................................... 164
20.2.4 Auto Scan .................................................................. 165
20.3 Controlling the Camera’s Menu .................................................. 166
21 LNR100 Series Troubleshooting ........................................................ 168
22 LNR100 Series System Specifications................................................ 170
22.1 System................................................................................. 170
22.2 Inputs/Outputs ....................................................................... 170
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22.3 Display ................................................................................. 170
22.4 Recording ............................................................................. 170
22.5 Playback and Backup .............................................................. 171
22.6 Storage & Archive ................................................................... 171
22.7 Connectivity........................................................................... 171
22.8 General ................................................................................ 171
22.9 Recording Resolution (Pixels) & Speed (FPS — Frames per
second) ................................................................................ 172
23 Notices........................................................................................... 173
23.1 FCC/IC Notice........................................................................ 173
23.2 Modification........................................................................... 173
23.3 ROHS .................................................................................. 173
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