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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual LNR600 Series...
  • Page 3 Instruction Manual LNR600 Series #LX400078; r.36882/36882; en-US...
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing this product. Lorex Corporation is committed to providing our customers with a high quality, reliable security solution. This manual refers to the following models: LNR608 (8-channel) LNR616 (16–channel) LNR632 (32–channel) For the latest online manual, downloads and product updates, and to learn about our complete line of accessory products, please visit our website at: www.lorextechnology.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Important Safeguards ................1 General Precautions..............1 Installation................. 1 Service ..................3 Use..................3 Getting Started (LNR600 Series) ............4 Front Panel (LNR600 Series) ..............5 Rear Panel (LNR600 Series)..............6 Basic Setup (LNR600 Series) ..............7 Step 1: Connect the IP Cameras ............ 7 Step 2: Connect the Mouse............
  • Page 6 Table of contents 12.4 Viewing Backup Files..............31 12.4.1 Viewing Backup Files on PC ..........31 12.4.2 Viewing Backup Files on Mac ........... 34 Managing Passwords and User Accounts..........37 13.1 Changing Passwords..............37 13.2 Adding Users ................37 13.3 Modifying Users ...............
  • Page 7 Table of contents 14.3.17 Configuring Pre-Recording ..........65 14.3.18 Configuring the Snapshot Schedule ........66 14.3.19 Configuring Hard Drive Groups (Advanced) ......66 14.3.20 Configuring Holidays............68 14.3.21 Formatting the Hard Drive ..........69 14.3.22 Configuring Hard Drive Type ..........70 14.3.23 Setting up Hard Drive Mirroring (Advanced) ......
  • Page 8 18.2.3 Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the System ......137 18.2.4 Step 4 of 4: Connect to the System’s DDNS Address ... 137 Connecting a PTZ Camera (LNR600 Series) ........141 19.1 Controlling a PTZ Camera (Local NVR) ........141 19.2...

  • Page 9: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacturing proc- ess of your product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to en- sure your enjoyment and proper use of the product and accessory equipment.
  • Page 10 Important Safeguards 5. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your location, consult your video dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

  • Page 11: Service

    Important Safeguards 17. Camera Installation - Cameras are not intended for submersion in water. Not all cam- eras can be installed outdoors. Check your camera environmental rating to confirm if they can be installed outdoors. When installing cameras outdoors, installation in a sheltered area is required.

  • Page 12: Getting Started (Lnr600 Series)

    Getting Started (LNR600 Series) The system comes with the following components: Remote control NVR (Network Video Recorder) AC power cable (may not be exactly as shown) USB mouse Ethernet cable HDMI cable Quick start guides Hard drive size, number of channels, and camera configuration may vary by model. Please refer to your package for specific details.

  • Page 13: Front Panel (Lnr600 Series)

    Front Panel (LNR600 Series) 1. IR receiver and LED indicators: IR receiver for the remote control. Keep the IR re- ceiver clear from obstructions. • Channel Indicators: Glow when camera is connected to the corresponding channel. • NET: Glows when network is in normal state. Turns off for network error.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel (Lnr600 Series)

    Rear Panel (LNR600 Series) LNR608 (8-channel) 1. Power input: Connect the included AC power cable. 2. On / Off switch: Turns the NVR on or off. 3. PoE Ports: Connect IP cameras. Integrated PoE (Power Over Ethernet) ports provide power to cameras and video connection to NVR.

  • Page 15: Basic Setup (Lnr600 Series)

    Ethernet cable. The cameras will appear on the NVR without any additional con- figuration when the system starts up. NOTE Compatible with Lorex HD IP cameras. For a list of compatible cameras, please visit www.lorextechnology.com/support Option 2: Connect Cameras to Local Network You can also connect your IP cameras to your local network for flexible installations.

  • Page 16: Step 4: Connect The Monitor

    Basic Setup (LNR600 Series) 5.4 Step 4: Connect the Monitor • Connect the included HDMI cable from the HDMI port to the TV or monitor (recommended). • Connect a VGA cable (not included) from the VGA port to the monitor.

  • Page 17: Step 7: Verify Camera Image

    Basic Setup (LNR600 Series) If a firmware upgrade is available: 1. After startup, a notification will appear asking you to upgrade the firmware. Click OK to upgrade. 2. Enter the system user name (default: admin) and password (default: 000000) and click OK.

  • Page 18: Connecting Cameras To The Local Area Network (Lan)

    Follow the steps below to connect the cameras to the NVR over the LAN. NOTE • Compatible with Lorex HD IP cameras. For a list of compatible cameras, please visit www.lorextechnology.com/support. • Camera and NVR images in this section are used for illustration only.
  • Page 19 Basic Setup (LNR600 Series) 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN port on an external PoE switch (sold sepa- rately on www.lorextechnology.com) to your router using a CAT5e or higher Ethernet cable. Connect the power cable to the PoE switch and to a power outlet or surge protector.
  • Page 20 Basic Setup (LNR600 Series) 5. Click Add. The Status indicator turns green to show the camera is successfully connected. 6. Click OK to save changes. NOTE You can also add a camera to a specific channel by hovering the mouse over an empty channel in split- screen view and clicking .

  • Page 21: Mouse Control

    Mouse Control The mouse is the primary control device for the system. To connect a USB mouse: • Connect a USB mouse to the USB port on the front or rear panel. • In live view, hover the mouse cursor over the bottom of the screen to open the Naviga- tion Bar.

  • Page 22: Remote Control

    Remote Control 1. Power: Press and hold to power off the system. Press to power on. 2. Playback controls: • Pause/Play: In live view, press to enter playback mode. Press to play/pause playback. • Reverse: Press to reverse playback/pause playback. •...

  • Page 23: Setting The Remote Control Address

    Remote Control 7.1 Setting the Remote Control Address If you have more than one system, you can set up your remote control to pair with a specif- ic system. To set the remote control address: 1. Right-click and click Main Menu. Enter the system user name (default: admin) and password (default: 000000).

  • Page 24: Using The System

    Using the System Use the system’s graphical on-screen display to navigate menus and configure options and settings. 8.1 On-Screen Display The system shows the following for all display views: 1. Display area: • Click on a channel to view in full-screen; click again to return to split screen. •...

  • Page 25: Using The Quick Menu

    Using the System 8.2 Using the Quick Menu The Quick menu gives you access to the system’s key functions. To access the Quick Menu, right-click the screen during live view. The Quick Menu has the following options: • View: Select a camera in full-screen or select a multi-channel display. •...
  • Page 26 Using the System 2. Configure the following settings as needed: NOTE The settings listed below are only shown if they are supported on the selected camera. Some camera models do not support all settings. • Mirror: Select Enable to flip the image horizontally. •...

  • Page 27: Using The Navigation Bar

    Using the System 3. Click OK to save changes. NOTE You must save changes to apply settings changes. It is recommended to adjust one setting at a time so you can see the results of each change. Click Default to reset the camera to default image settings.

  • Page 28: Using Instant Playback

    Using the System 1. Instant Playback. 2. Zoom. 3. Real-time Backup. 4. Snapshot. 5. Audio Talk. 6. Remote Device. 8.5.1 Using Instant Playback Instant Playback is used to playback the last 5~60 minutes of video from the selected channel. You can also access Quick Playback in split-screen mode, while still viewing live video from the other channels.

  • Page 29: Using The Virtual Keyboard

    Using the System 2. Move your mouse to the top of the channel display and click to start Real-time Backup. 3. Click again to end Real-time Backup. The file is saved to your USB device. NOTE If the system prompts you to log in, you will need to click again to start Real-time Backup after logging in.
  • Page 30 Using the System • Click Refresh to refresh the settings shown on the system if someone has used the manual lens controls on the camera. 4. Right-click to exit and save changes. #LX400078; r.36882/36882; en-US...

  • Page 31: Setting The Time

    Setting The Time CAUTION It is highly recommended to set the date and time when first setting up your system. Inaccurate time stamps may render your footage unusable for court evidence. To set the date and time: 1. In the main viewing mode, right-click and click Main Menu. 2.

  • Page 32: Recording

    Recording By default, the system is set to immediately record video from connected cameras contin- uously, 24 hours a day. You can customize the recording settings according to your needs. 10.1 Video Recording Types The system supports the following recording types. •...

  • Page 33: Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite

    Recording 2. Under Main Stream, select how the system will record the Main Stream for each channel. • Auto: Main Stream Recording will follow the recording schedule. • Manual: The system will record the Main Stream continuously as long as this option is checked.

  • Page 34: Search (Playback)

    Search (Playback) Search mode is used to navigate and playback recorded video files on the system. 11.1 Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive 1. From live view, right-click and then click Search. 2. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and password (default: 000000). 3.

  • Page 35: Playback Controls

    Search (Playback) 11.2 Playback Controls 1. Select playback device. 2. Calendar: Select the day to playback. 3. Channel select: Select channels to playback. 4. Video clip backup: Select video clip start and end times. 5. Backup video clip: Click to save selected clip. 6.

  • Page 36: Using Smart Search

    Search (Playback) 5. Double click the video file you would like to open. 11.4 Using Smart Search Smart Search makes it easy to review motion events in specific zones of your video stream. Select the areas that interest you and Smart Search plays your recording from the time when your camera detects motion in those areas.

  • Page 37: Backup

    Backup Backup video files to external USB thumb drive (not included) or self-powered USB exter- nal hard drive (not included). NOTE USB external hard drives (not included) must be formatted in the FAT32 file format to be used with the system.

  • Page 38: Backing Up Video

    VLC Media Player is a free software available from www.videolan.org. VLC Media Player is not supported by Lorex. • Start Time/End Time: Select the start and end time for your search. 5. Click Add. A list of files that match your search criteria appears.

  • Page 39: Viewing Backup Files

    Backup 2. Start playing back video using the steps in 11.1 Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive, page 26. 3. Click to mark the beginning of the video clip. Click again to mark the end of the video clip. 4.
  • Page 40 Backup To view backup video files using the Player on PC: 1. Download and install the Video Player for PC from www.lorextechnology.com. 2. Click to open a back up video file. 3. Use the Player controls to control playback or select other files for playback. Video Player Controls 1.
  • Page 41 Backup 2. Display Area: Select the split-screen mode. Double-click a video file to expand. Click the controls inside the display area to do the following: • : View information about the video file. • : Start/stop a manual recording from the video file. •...

  • Page 42: Viewing Backup Files On Mac

    Backup 10. Config: Click to open the configuration menu for the player. From here you can control the default file formats and save locations for snapshots and video files saved from the player. 12.4.2 Viewing Backup Files on Mac You need a video player to play back .dav backup video files. To find the video player visit www.lorextechnology.com, search for the model number of your product, click on your product in the search results, and click on the Downloads tab.
  • Page 43 Backup 4. Click to open a back up video file in another location. 5. Use the Player controls to control playback or select other files for playback. Video Player Controls 1. File List: Double-click to open a file. 2. Display Area: Select the split-screen mode. Double-click a video file to expand. Click the controls inside the display area to do the following: •...
  • Page 44 Backup 3. Hide/show file list. 4. Playback controls: • : When a video file ends, this button lets you select if you want the video player to repeat the same file or play the next file. • : Play/pause playback. •...

  • Page 45: Managing Passwords And User Accounts

    Managing Passwords and User Accounts By default, the system user name is admin and the password is 000000. Passwords are enabled by default and are required to access the Main Menu or connect to the system us- ing a computer or mobile device. NOTE If you forget the password to the system, contact technical support to have it reset.

  • Page 46: Modifying Users

    Managing Passwords and User Accounts 1. From Live View, right-click and then select Main Menu. 2. If prompted, enter the system user name (default: admin) and password (default: 000000). 3. Click and select Setting. Select Account. 4. Click Add User. 5.

  • Page 47: Account Groups

    Managing Passwords and User Accounts 13.5 Account Groups Account groups can be used to easily manage permissions for multiple user accounts. User accounts can be given all the permissions of a group, but cannot be given permis- sions that the group does not have. The system includes the following groups by default: •...

  • Page 48: Modifying Groups

    Managing Passwords and User Accounts 7. Click OK to save changes. 13.7 Modifying Groups 1. In the Group tab, click next to the group you would like to modify. 2. Update the group’s details as needed, and then click OK to save changes. 13.8 Deleting Groups 1.

  • Page 49: Using The Main Menu

    Using the Main Menu To open the Main Menu: • Using the Mouse: Right-click and click Main Menu. NOTE The system password may be required to access the Main Menu. By default the user name is admin and the password is 000000. 1.

  • Page 50: Viewing Camera Status

    Remote Device>Firmware. 14.1.4 Upgrading Camera Firmware You can update the firmware for connected IP cameras through the NVR. Firmware up- grades provide enhanced functionality for the cameras. Lorex provides firmware upgrades for free from www.lorextechnology.com/support. To upgrade the camera firmware: 1.

  • Page 51: Recording

    Using the Main Menu 3. Insert the USB thumb drive (not included) into a USB port on the system. 4. Right-click and select Main Menu. Click and select Remote Device> IPC Upgrade. 5. Click Select. Select the firmware file on the USB drive and click OK. 6.
  • Page 52 Using the Main Menu NOTE For select cameras, you can configure the live video stream to Display Stream. You can view display stream only in multiple channel live view. It is recommended to set the resolution to 704x480(D1). To configure recording quality: 1.

  • Page 53: Configuring Snapshot Recording Settings

    Using the Main Menu 4. Configure the following settings. Settings for the Main Stream are in the left column. Settings for the Sub Stream are in the right column. NOTE For select cameras, you can configure settings for display stream on the right column. •...

  • Page 54: Configuring Video Overlay Settings

    Using the Main Menu NOTE In order to enable Snapshot recording, the following menu options must be configured: • The Snapshot schedule must be enabled for times that you would like to save snapshots. See 14.3.18 Configuring the Snapshot Schedule, page 66. •...

  • Page 55: Creating Custom Channel Names

    Using the Main Menu 3. Configure the following settings: • Time Display: Check this option to display the time information. Click Set next to Time Display to choose the position of the time display overlay. A live view screen of the currently-selected channel appears. Click and drag the time display to posi- tion it in any desired area.

  • Page 56: Info

    Using the Main Menu 2. Enter a custom name for each channel. 3. Click OK to save changes. 14.2 Info Info contains menus that show you system information. 14.2.1 HDD Info The HDD Info sub-menu shows information related to the hard drives installed in the sys- tem, including capacity, status, and type.

  • Page 57: Record Info

    Using the Main Menu 14.2.2 Record Info The Record Info menu shows the start and end times of recordings saved on the hard drive. To access the Record Info menu: • From the Main Menu, click and then select Info>Record Info. 14.2.3 Version The Version sub-menu allows you to view information about the current firmware installed on the system.

  • Page 58: Event Info

    Using the Main Menu 14.2.4 Event Info The Event Info menu shows you a display of system alarms. Activated alarms are high- lighted in white. Additional info such as channels that are currently detecting motion is shown. The following alarms are shown in the Alarm Status menu: •...

  • Page 59: Load

    Using the Main Menu 14.2.6 Load The Load menu shows you the network traffic your system is sending and receiving. To access Load: • From the Main Menu, click and then select Network>Load. 14.2.7 Test The Test menu allows you to test if your system can connect to other devices over the LAN or Internet.

  • Page 60: Log

    Using the Main Menu To access BPS: • From the Main Menu, click and then select BPS. 14.2.9 Log The Log sub-menu allows you to search for system logs. To search for system logs: 1. From the Main Menu, click and then select Log.

  • Page 61: Network

    Using the Main Menu 14.3.1 Network The Network menu allows you to configure network parameters for your system. 14.3.2 Selecting DHCP or Static IP Address (TCP/IP) The TCP/IP menu allows you to configure IP address settings. To configure IP address settings: 1.

  • Page 62: Configuring Ddns Settings

    Up to 3 devices may connect to the system at the same time. 14.3.4 Configuring DDNS Settings Lorex DDNS is available as an optional connectivity option. Please see 18 DDNS Setup (Advanced), page 129 for details. The primary connectivity option uses FLIR Cloud™ to connect to your system over the In- ternet without requiring port forwarding or DDNS registration.

  • Page 63: Configuring Email Alerts

    2. Check Enable to enable email notifications. If you want to use Lorex’s email server (recommended): 1. Under Mail Select, select Lorex Mail to use the Lorex email server to send out alarm notifications. This is the recommended setting. 2. Configure the following: •...

  • Page 64: Configuring Switch Settings (Advanced)

    Using the Main Menu 4. Click OK to save settings. If you want to use your own email server (advanced): 1. Configure the following: • SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server address. • Port: Enter the port used by the SMTP server. •...

  • Page 65: Event

    Using the Main Menu 3. Configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway for the internal PoE switch. 4. Click OK. Click Save to save changes. The system will restart. 14.3.7 Event The Event menu allows you to configure settings for motion detection, video loss, and sys- tem warnings.
  • Page 66 Using the Main Menu 4. Click Set next to Region to configure which areas of the image will be enabled for mo- tion detection. A grid will appear over the camera’s live view. Motion Grid • Areas enabled for motion detection are shown in color and areas that are disabled are transparent.

  • Page 67: Configuring Video Loss Settings

    Using the Main Menu 8. Configure the following system actions when motion is detected: • Alarm Out: Check the box to activate alarm output devices (not included) when the selected channel detects motion. Select the alarm output devices will be activated when motion is detected.

  • Page 68: Configuring Tampering Settings

    Using the Main Menu 4. Configure the following to customize settings for video loss events: • Period: Click Setup to configure a schedule for video loss events. It is recom- mended to leave this on the default setting, so you can be alerted at any time one of your cameras loses video.

  • Page 69: Configuring Alarm Input Devices

    Using the Main Menu 4. Configure the following to customize settings for video loss events: • Period: Click Setup to configure a schedule when video tamper alarm will be acti- vated. It is recommended to leave this on the default setting, so you will be alerted any time one of your cameras is tampered with.

  • Page 70: Controlling Alarm Output Devices

    Using the Main Menu 2. Configure the following to activate an alarm input device: • Alarm In: Select the alarm input port the device is connected to. • Enable: Check to enable the alarm input device connected to the selected port. •...

  • Page 71: Configuring Hard Drive Warnings

    Using the Main Menu To control alarm output devices: • To enable alarm output devices, select Auto or Manual for each device you would like to enable. Select Stop to disable the alarm output device. Click OK to save changes. •...

  • Page 72: Storage

    Using the Main Menu To configure network warnings: 1. From the Main Menu, click and then click Event>Warning>Network. 2. Under Event Type, select the event type you would like to configure. • Net Disconnection: The system has lost connection to the network. •...

  • Page 73: Configuring Pre-Recording

    Using the Main Menu 3. Configure the schedule as needed: • Check Continuous or Motion to select the recording type you would like to configure. • Click and drag on each day to customize the recording schedule. The schedule is set up as a grid, with each block representing one hour.

  • Page 74: Configuring The Snapshot Schedule

    Two hard drives must be installed in the system to use hard drive groups, and both hard drives must be formatted as Read-write hard drives. For details on installing hard drives, see 20 LNR600 Series Hard Drive Installation, page 145.
  • Page 75 Using the Main Menu To configure hard drive groups: 1. From the Main Menu, click and then click Storage>HDD Advance>HDD Setting. 2. Under HDD Group, assign a group to each hard drive. To set up two hard drive groups, assign one hard drive to group 1 and the other to group 2. 3.

  • Page 76: Configuring Holidays

    Using the Main Menu 6. Click the Sub Stream tab. For each channel, select the hard drive group you would like to record the sub stream (reduced quality) video and then click Apply. 7. Click the Pic tab. For each channel, select the hard drive group you would like to re- cord snap shots and then click Apply.

  • Page 77: Formatting The Hard Drive

    Using the Main Menu 3. Configure the following: • Holiday Name: Enter a name for this holiday. • Repeat Mode: Select Once for the holiday to occur only this year or Always for the holiday to be repeated each year. •...

  • Page 78: Configuring Hard Drive Type

    Using the Main Menu 3. Click OK to save changes. The system will restart to complete the formatting process. 14.3.22 Configuring Hard Drive Type The system supports the following hard drive types: • Read/Write: Normal recording hard drive. • Read only: The system can playback data from this hard drive, but it will not record to it. •...

  • Page 79: Configuring General System Settings

    • Two hard drives must be installed in the system to use HDD mirroring. For details on installing hard drives, see 20 LNR600 Series Hard Drive Installation, page 145. To set up hard drive mirroring: 1. From the Main Menu, click and then click Storage>HDD Manager.

  • Page 80: Setting The Monitor Resolution (Display)

    Using the Main Menu To configure general settings: 1. From the Main Menu, click and then click Setting>General>General. 2. Configure the following: • Device No.: Select the remote control address of the system. See 7.1 Setting the Remote Control Address, page 15. •...

  • Page 81: Saving Your System Configuration To A Usb Thumb Drive

    Using the Main Menu To set the monitor resolution: 1. From the Main Menu, click and then click Setting>Display>Display. 2. Under Resolution, select the correct resolution for your monitor. 3. Click OK to save changes. Click OK again to restart the system using the new resolution.

  • Page 82: Setting The System To Factory Defaults

    Using the Main Menu To save your system configuration to a USB thumb drive: 1. Insert a USB thumb drive (not included) into one of the USB ports. 2. From the Main Menu, click and then click Setting>Config Backup. 3. Under Device Model, select the USB device where you would like to save the configuration.
  • Page 83 Using the Main Menu To reset the system to factory default settings: 1. From the Main Menu, click and then click Setting>Default. 2. Check the menus you would like to reset to default settings. 3. Click OK. #LX400078; r.36882/36882; en-US...

  • Page 84: Upgrading Firmware From Usb

    Using the Main Menu 14.3.28 Upgrading Firmware from USB Firmware upgrades provide enhanced functionality. The system will automatically check for firmware upgrades if it is connected to the Internet. The system also supports firmware upgrades from a USB thumb drive (not included). To upgrade firmware from a USB drive: 1.

  • Page 85: Shutdown

    Using the Main Menu 14.4 Shutdown Use the Shutdown menu to shutdown, restart, or log out of the system. To access the Shutdown menu: 1. From live view, right-click and select Main Menu. 2. Enter the system User Name (default: admin) and Password (default: 000000) and click OK.

  • Page 86: Connecting To Your System Over The Internet On Pc Or Mac

    Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac This system features connectivity using the exclusive FLIR Cloud™. This cloud-enabled service allows for Internet connectivity without requiring any network configuration. Up to 3 devices may connect to the system at the same time. NOTE •...

  • Page 87: Step 2 Of 3: Obtain The System's Device Id

    Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac 3. Reconnect the power adapter to power the system back on. 15.3 Step 2 of 3: Obtain the system’s Device ID The Device ID is a unique code that allows your system to handshake with FLIR Cloud™ servers for a secure connection over the Internet.
  • Page 88 Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac 3. Log into the Client Software using the Client Software user name (default: admin) and password (default: admin) and then click Login. 4. Click Add Device. 5. Enter the following: #LX400078;...
  • Page 89 Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac 5.1. Device Name: Choose a name for your system of your choice. 5.2. Device ID: Manually enter the Device ID printed on the label. 5.3. Client Port: Enter the Client Port (default: 35000). 5.4.
  • Page 90 Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac 9. Click and drag Default Group to the display window to open your cameras in live view. Congratulations! You can now connect over the Internet to view and playback video on your computer.

  • Page 91: Using Flir Cloud™ Client For Pc Or Mac

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac FLIR Cloud™ Client allows you to connect to multiple systems from a PC or Mac. 16.1 Home Page The Home Page allows you to access all the tabs within the software. Each tab allows you to access different features.

  • Page 92: Live View Controls

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 16.2.1 Live View Controls 1. Live display: Double-click to expand the area. Right-click to access additional options. Hold the mouse over the display area to access the camera toolbar. Camera toolbar: 1.1. Streaming quality: Shows the bitrate and resolution for the stream, and shows if display is showing the Sub Stream or Main Stream.

  • Page 93: Opening Live View In Multiple Monitors

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac Full-screen: Click to open full-screen mode. Press ESC to exit full-screen mode. Save view: Click to save the current display layout and open cameras as a view. Then enter a name for the view. Start/stop tour: Click to start the tour.

  • Page 94: Controlling Ptz Cameras

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 2. Click and drag the tab outside of the client window to create a new window. You can drag the window to one of the secondary monitors. Result 16.3 Controlling PTZ Cameras If you have PTZ cameras (not included), you can control them using the client.

  • Page 95: Ptz Presets

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac PTZ controls: 1. Open menu: Click to open camera OSD menu controls. This feature may not be sup- ported for all camera models. 2. Move camera: Click the arrows to move the camera. Click to open dynamic zoom mode.

  • Page 96: Ptz Tours

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 3. Select the number of the preset you would like to add. 4. Move the camera to the desired position. 5. Click to save the current position as a preset. To go to a saved preset: 1.

  • Page 97: Ptz Pattern

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 5. Use the chart to select which presets you would like to include in the tour and the order of presets. • Preset: Select the preset number. • Time(s): Enter the time in seconds the camera will remain on the selected preset. •...

  • Page 98: Ptz Scan

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 16.3.4 PTZ Scan Scan automatically cycles between a left and right point. To set up scan mode: 1. Click to open the Advanced controls. Select Scan. 2. Move the camera to the desired left position and click 3.
  • Page 99 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To playback video: 1. Check the channels you would like to play back from in the Device List. 2. Under Type, check the file types you would like to search for. • All: All recordings. •...

  • Page 100: Playback Controls

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 16.5 Playback Controls 1. Display area: Double-click to expand/return to split-screen mode. Hold the mouse over the display area to open the camera toolbar. • Snapshot: Click to save a snapshot. • Digital zoom: Click to enable digital zoom mode.

  • Page 101: Downloading Video To Your Computer Hard Drive

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 16. Download list: Click to see a list of files you have downloaded and the progress of files that are currently downloading. 17. Search: Search for video on the selected channels based on the search parameters you set.

  • Page 102: Alarm

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac NOTE To retrieve downloaded video files: • PC Users: Browse to the folders listed in General>File. • Mac Users: Browse to the folders listed in General>File. To get to the default location, open Applica- tions in Finder, right click on FLIR Cloud Client and select Show Package Contents.

  • Page 103: Log

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 4. Options: Check to enable the following: • Display Link Video: Open live video to monitor alarms on a continuous basis. • Display Overlay Window: Show the overlay controls. They allow you to enable/dis- able sound alerts and quickly jump back to the Alarm menu from another tab.

  • Page 104: E-Map

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 1. Click Device Log to view logs from connected systems. 2. Configure the following: • Start Time/End Time: Select the start and end times to search for logs. • Log Type: Select the type of logs to search for. •...
  • Page 105 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 3. Configure the following: • Name: Enter a name for your e-map of your choice. • Picture: Click File and then select a .png, .bmp, or .jpg image on your computer to use as the e-map.

  • Page 106: Devices

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 2. Double-click cameras on the map to open live video. 16.10 Devices The Devices menu is where you can manage systems connected to the client software. To access the Devices menu: • Click and then click Devices overview: 1.

  • Page 107: Device Config

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 11. Edit: Edit the connection details for the system. 16.11 Device Config The Device Config menu allows you to remotely configure settings for connected systems. To access the Device Config menu: • Click and then click •...
  • Page 108 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 3. In the Alarm sources menu, you set up the parameters that trigger the alarm. • Under Alarm Type, select the alarm type that will trigger an alarm. For example, you can select Motion Detect for the alarm to be triggered by motion. •...
  • Page 109 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 4. In the Alarm link menu, you set up the responses to alarms. Select the channels that will pop up or alarm out devices (not included; not all systems support alarm out devi- ces) that will be triggered by an alarm.

  • Page 110: Tour & Task

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To manage alarms: 1. Export: Export current list of alarms as an xml file. 2. Import: Import list of alarms. 3. Delete: Delete selected alarm. 4. Add: Add new alarm. 5. Alarms. 6.

  • Page 111: Account

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac 3. Under Name, enter a name for your view. 4. Under Stay Time, enter the number of seconds the view will be shown before the cli- ent switches to the next view. 5.
  • Page 112 Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To create a user account: 1. Click Add. 2. Configure the following settings for the user account: • User Name: Enter a user name for the account. • Role: Select the role for the user account. By default, the user account gains all the permissions of the role selected, but you can deactivate permissions as needed.

  • Page 113: Managing Roles

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To delete a user account: 1. Click next to the user account you would like to delete. Click OK to confirm. 16.14.2 Managing Roles Roles make it easier to manage user accounts by determining the permissions an individu- al user account can have.

  • Page 114: General

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac To delete a user account: 1. Click next to the role you would like to delete. Click OK to confirm. 16.15 General The General menu is where you can configure application settings for the client software. To access the General menu: •...

  • Page 115: Alarm Prompt

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac The File menu contains the following options: • Snapshot Path: Click Browse to select the default folder to save snapshots. • Record Path: Click Browse to select the default folder to save video recordings. •...

  • Page 116: Version

    Using FLIR Cloud™ Client for PC or Mac • Motion Detect: Select or preview the sound that will play for motion detection. • Video Loss: Select or preview the sound that will play for video loss alarms. • Disk Full: Select or preview the sound that will play for disk full alarms. •...

  • Page 117: Connecting To Your System Using Smartphone Or Tablet Apps

    Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 17.1 FLIR Secure™ You can remotely view camera streams from your recorder on compatible mobile phones and tablets. This system features connectivity using the new and exclusive FLIR Secure™ app, which allows for easy access using a mobile device without requiring network config- uration or a computer to complete the setup.

  • Page 118: Iphone

    Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 9. The app displays all the cameras that are connected to your recorder on the home screen. Tap any camera to stream live video from it. NOTE If you already have cameras and recorders associated with your FLIR Secure™ account, you can find them under the Cameras and Security Systems tabs in the FLIR Secure™...
  • Page 119 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 1. Channel number / channel name 2. Playback History: Tap to view recorded videos saved on your recorder’s hard drive. 3. Live View: Double-tap to zoom in. Turn your mobile device sideways to view in land- scape mode, or hold upright to view in portrait mode.
  • Page 120 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 6. Quick Playback: Tap to play back video from the last 30 seconds for the camera channel. Tap anywhere on the video to pause / play the playback. 7. Enhance Res: Tap to enhance the resolution of the camera image. 8.
  • Page 121 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 5. On the home screen, you will notice a new tab called Groups. Tap to view the new group you created. 6. Tap the group to stream live video from all the cameras in the group. 17.1.2.2.1 How to Edit a Group To edit a group: 1.
  • Page 122 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 17.1.2.3 Using History Mode History mode allows you to view recorded video saved on your recorder’s hard drive. To use History mode: 1. From the Home screen, tap View All next to the device name / device ID of the record- er you would like to play back from.
  • Page 123 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 3. The History screen appears. History Screen • 1. Go back to Live View • 2. Device Name / ID of your recorder • 3. Shows the number of cameras connected to your recorder •...
  • Page 124 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps Playback Controls: 1. Channel, day, and time indicator 2. Tap anywhere in the playback video to pause / play. 3. Indicates the type of recording, for example: motion or continuous event. 4.
  • Page 125 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 4. Play Recordings Screen 1. Select the time scale. You can search recordings by week, day, hour, or minute. 2. Tap the left / right arrow to select the day you would like to play back from. 3 and 4: Playback start and end markers 5.
  • Page 126 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps To delete a device: 1. From the Home screen, tap a camera channel under the recorder you want to delete. The FLIR Secure™ app will stream live video from the selected camera channel. 2.

  • Page 127: Android Phone

    Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 17.1.3 Android Phone 17.1.3.1 FLIR Secure™ Interface Home Screen : Tap to add new devices or create new groups. : Tap to view the FLIR Secure™ app information. You can also log out from the FLIR Secure™...
  • Page 128 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps Single Channel Live View 1. Channel number / channel name 2. Playback History: Tap to view recorded videos saved on your recorder’s hard drive. 3. Live View: Double-tap to zoom in. Turn your mobile device sideways to view in land- scape mode, or hold upright to view in portrait mode.
  • Page 129 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 1. From the home screen, tap 2. Tap CREATE GROUP. The FLIR Secure™ app displays all cameras that are con- nected to your FLIR Secure™ account. 3. Tap the Name text box and enter a group name of your choice. #LX400078;...
  • Page 130 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 4. Select the cameras you would like to include in the new group and tap CREATE. NOTE You can add a maximum of 8 cameras in a group. 5. On the home screen, you will notice a new tab called GROUPS. Tap to view the new group you created.
  • Page 131 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 17.1.3.2.1 How to Edit a Group To edit a group: 1. On the home screen, tap the GROUPS tab. 2. Tap next to the group you want to edit. The Edit Group screen appears. 3.
  • Page 132 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 17.1.3.3 Using History Mode History mode allows you to view recorded video saved on your recorder’s hard drive. To use History mode: 1. From the Home screen, tap VIEW ALL next to the device name / device ID of the re- corder you would like to play back from.
  • Page 133 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 3. The History screen appears. History Screen • 1. Go back to Live View • 2. Device Name / Device ID of your recorder • 3. Play multiple recordings within a desired time frame. •...
  • Page 134 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps Playback Controls: 1. Channel, day, and time indicator 2. Tap anywhere in the playback video to pause / play. 3. Indicates the type of recording, for example: motion or continuous event. 4.
  • Page 135 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps 4. Play Recordings Screen 1. Select the time scale. You can search recordings by week, day, hour, or minute. 2. Tap the left / right arrow to select the day you would like to play back from. 3 and 4: Playback start and end markers 5.
  • Page 136 Connecting to your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps To delete a device: 1. From the Home screen, tap a camera channel under the recorder you want to delete. The FLIR Secure™ app will stream live video from the selected camera channel. 2.

  • Page 137: Ddns Setup (Advanced)

    DDNS Setup (Advanced) Free DDNS service is available as an optional connectivity method to connect to your sys- tem over the Internet. DDNS Service is not required to connect to your system, since the system supports FLIR Cloud™. For details on setting up your system using FLIR Cloud™, see 15 Connecting to Your System Over the Internet on PC or Mac, page 78.

  • Page 138: Step 2 Of 3: Obtain The System's Local Ip Address

    DDNS Setup (Advanced) 3. Reconnect the power adapter to power the system back on. 18.1.2 Step 2 of 3: Obtain the System’s Local IP Address 1. Right-click to open the Quick Menu and click Info. Enter the system user name (de- fault: admin) and password (default: 000000).
  • Page 139 DDNS Setup (Advanced) 3. Log into the Client Software using the Client Software user name (default: admin) and password (default: admin) and then click Login. 4. The client scans your LAN for connected systems. Check your system (a) and click Add (b).

  • Page 140: Ddns Setup-Access Your System Remotely Over The Internet

    DDNS Setup (Advanced) 7. Enter a new 6 character password and click OK. This password will be used to con- nect to your system from now on. 8. Click then 9. Click and drag Default Group to the display window to open your cameras in live view. Result 18.2 DDNS Setup—Access your System Remotely over the Internet Setting up DDNS connectivity allows you to view your system from any computer or com-...

  • Page 141: Step 1 Of 4: Port Forwarding

    Step 1. 2. The My Lorex account login screen opens (if you are already logged in, skip to step 4). Create a new account or log into an existing account. To create a new account, fill in the required fields on the right and click Create Account.
  • Page 142 DDNS Setup (Advanced) 3. Click Warranties to register your product for warranty. NOTE Warranty registration is required to register for DDNS. 4. The Warranty page opens. Click Activate Warranty to register your product for warranty. 5. Under Your Address, select an address or click Enter a New Address to create a new address.
  • Page 143 Click Save Warranty. 7. A page pops up to prompt you to register your product for Lorex DDNS. Click Set Up a New DDNS.
  • Page 144 9. Click Save to register your product for DDNS. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address used to register for My Lorex. You will need this information to ena- ble remote access to your system. Record your information below:...

  • Page 145: Step 3 Of 4: Enable Ddns On The System

    DDNS Setup (Advanced) 18.2.3 Step 3 of 4: Enable DDNS on the System To enable DDNS in your System: 1. Right-click and click Main Menu. Enter the system password if prompted. 2. Click and then click Network>DDNS. 3. Check Enable. 4.
  • Page 146 DDNS Setup (Advanced) 3. Log into the Client Software using the Client Software user name (default: admin) and password (default: admin) and then click Login. 4. Click Add Device. 5. Enter the following: #LX400078; r.36882/36882; en-US...
  • Page 147 DDNS Setup (Advanced) 5.1. Check By IP/Domain to add a system using the DDNS address. 5.2. Device Name: Choose a name for your system of your choice. 5.3. IP/DDNS Address: Enter the Domain Name/URL Request you received in the email when you registered for DDNS followed by .lorexddns.net. NOTE For example, if your Domain Name/URL Request is tomsmith, enter tomsmith.lorexddns.net 5.4.
  • Page 148 DDNS Setup (Advanced) 7. Enter a new 6 character password and click OK. This password will be used to con- nect to your system from now on. 8. Click then 9. Click and drag Default Group to the display window to open your cameras in live view. Congratulations! You can now connect over the Internet to view and playback video on your computer.

  • Page 149: Connecting A Ptz Camera (Lnr600 Series)

    Connecting a PTZ Camera (LNR600 Series) You can connect PTZ cameras (not included) to the system. You must use Lorex IP PTZ cameras with the system. Lorex IP PTZ cameras can accept PTZ commands directly through the Ethernet cable. There is no need to run special wiring to use PTZ cameras.

  • Page 150: Advanced Ptz Controls

    Connecting a PTZ Camera (LNR600 Series) 19.2 Advanced PTZ Controls Advanced PTZ controls can be used to save camera positions and cycle through various positions, and automate camera actions. To open advanced PTZ controls: • Click the arrow in the PTZ control window to open advanced controls.

  • Page 151: Tours

    Connecting a PTZ Camera (LNR600 Series) 2. Click the Preset tab. 3. Enter the number of the preset you want to create under Preset. 4. Move the camera to the desired position and click Set. To go to a preset: •...

  • Page 152: Auto Scan

    Connecting a PTZ Camera (LNR600 Series) 2. Click the Pattern tab. 3. Under Pattern, enter the pattern you would like to configure. 4. Move the camera into the desired start position and click Begin. 5. Move the camera into the desired end position and click End.

  • Page 153: Lnr600 Series Hard Drive Installation

    LNR600 Series Hard Drive Installation The models listed below come pre-installed with the following: • LNR608 (8-channel) : This system comes with a pre-installed 3.5” SATA hard drive. You can install up to two hard drives up to a maximum size of 6TB each.

  • Page 154: Removing The Hard Drive

    LNR600 Series Hard Drive Installation 5. Turn the system over carefully. Tighten the hard drive screws (4x) to secure the hard drive. CAUTION Hold the hard drive in place when turning the system over to prevent damage to the system.

  • Page 155: Formatting Hard Drives

    LNR600 Series Hard Drive Installation 3. Turn the system over and loosen the hard drive screws (4x), but do not remove them. 4. Disconnect the SATA power and data cable from the hard drive. 5. Carefully turn the system over. Slide the hard drive and then lift it out of the system.
  • Page 156 LNR600 Series Hard Drive Installation CAUTION Formatting the HDD erases all data on the hard disk. This step cannot be undone. System settings will not be erased. To format the hard drive: 1. From the Main Menu, click and then click Storage>HDD Manager.

  • Page 157: Recording Audio

    The MIC IN/OUT ports on the rear panel of the system are not supported and cannot be used for audio recording. Audio recording without consent is illegal in certain jurisdictions. Lorex Technology Inc. assumes no liabil- ity for use of its products that does not confirm with local laws.

  • Page 158: Step 2 Of 2: Configuring Audio Recording

    Recording Audio Option B: Connect a camera with audio input. NOTE The microphone must have its own power source. 21.2 Step 2 of 2: Configuring audio recording 1. Right-click and click Main Menu. Enter the system user name (default: admin) and password (default: 000000) if prompted.

  • Page 159: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When a malfunction occurs, it may not be serious and can be corrected easily. The follow- ing describes the most common problems and solutions. Please refer to the following be- fore calling Lorex Technical Support: Error Possible Causes Solutions •...
  • Page 160 Troubleshooting Error Possible Causes Solutions • Mouse not detected by • Mouse cable is not firmly • Firmly connect the mouse ca- system. connected to the system. ble to one of the USB ports. Mouse is not connected to the system. •...

  • Page 161: Lnr600 Series System Specifications

    Alarm OUT 2 Alarm OUT 3840×2160, 1920×1080, 1280×1024, 1280×720, Video Output Resolution 1024×768 PTZ Control Lorex IP PTZ cameras only 23.3 Display Display Split 8 ch: 1/4/8 16 ch: 1/4/8/9/16 Live Display Speed 8 ch: 240fps NTSC / 200fps PAL...

  • Page 162: Playback And Backup

    LNR600 Series System Specifications Recording Quality Control 6 levels Recording Schedule By hour, by day, by recording mode, by motion, by alarm, by channel Pre Recording Max. 4 Seconds Post Recording Max. 5 Minutes Reliability Watch-Dog, auto-recovery after power failure Covert Video 23.5 Playback and Backup...

  • Page 163: Recording Resolution (Pixels) & Maximum Speed (Fps - Frames Per Second)

    Per channel Total 16ch Per channel As our products are subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Corporation and its subsid- iaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications, and prices without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE #LX400078; r.36882/36882; en-US...

  • Page 164: Notices

    Notices This product has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC, EMC, and LVD. Therefore, it is designated to provide reasonable protection against inter- ference and will not cause interference with other appliance usage. However, it is impera- tive that the user follows the guidelines in this manual to avoid improper usage, which may result in damage to the product, electrical shock and fire hazard injury.
  • Page 166 Legal disclaimer As our product is subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Corporation & subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications & prices without notice and without incurring any obligation.E&OE.

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