Lorex N841 Series Quick Setup Manual

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Quick Setup Guide
Physical setup of recorder and essential system settings
N841 Series
Package Contents
4K Ultra HD Security NVR
Power Adapter Ethernet Cable
Dimensions
12.8" / 324mm
Setting Up Your Recorder
See the steps below (expanded instructions to the right) to complete initial setup of
the recorder:
STEP 1:
Connect cameras*
STEP 5:
Connect power
For camera compatibility information, visit lorex.com/compatibility.
Overview of extra ports:
NOTE: For full instructions on using the extra ports, please refer to your security recorder's
instruction manual at lorex.com.

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9.8" / 249mm
2.4"
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STEP 2: STEP 3:
Connect router* Connect mouse
STEP 4:
Connect monitor*
* Not included / sold separately.
Audio In/Out
Connect microphone / speaker*
Back panels shown below are for illustration only. Your recorder's back panel
may appear different, with all the same ports in different locations.
STEP 1: Connect cameras*
Test your cameras prior to selecting a permanent mounting location by temporarily
connecting the cameras and cables to your NVR using one of the following 2 methods:
a. Connect cameras directly to the recorder (recommended).
b. Connect cameras to a PoE switch or router on your network (not included).
NOTES:
• It may take up to 1 minute for cameras to start up and transmit video to your recorder.
• This guide covers connecting IP cameras to your security recorder only. For full instructions
on installing your cameras, please refer to your camera's documentation at lorex.com.
• Connecting cameras to a router, or a network switch without PoE, requires a power adapter
for each camera. Refer to your camera's documentation at
adapter model number.
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STEP 2: Connect router*
Connect the recorder to your router using the included Ethernet cable.
NOTES:
• If you are using a PoE switch, ensure the switch is connected to the same network as your
recorder.
• To receive automatic firmware updates and enable remote viewing with mobile apps, a high
speed Internet connection is required (minimum upload speed of 5Mbps required for 4K
viewing; 3.5Mbps for lower resolutions). All other system features can be used without an
Internet connection.
STEP 3: Connect mouse
Connect the included mouse to a USB port on the recorder.
STEP 4: Connect monitor*
Connect the recorder to a monitor using the included HDMI cable or a VGA cable (not
included). The HDMI port supports up to 4K resolution, and VGA supports up to 1080p.
IMPORTANT: To optimize picture quality, set the recorder's video output to match the resolution of
your monitor. See the section Changing the Recorder's Output Resolution on the rear for details.
STEP 5: Connect power
Use the included power adapter to connect the recorder to a nearby outlet.
Reference: Using the Quick Menu
Reference: Using the Mouse
• During split-screen display
mode: Click an individual
channel to view in full-
screen. Click again to return
to the split-screen display
mode.
• While navigating menus:
Click to open a menu option.
NOTE: In live view, hover the mouse cursor over the top of the screen to open the Navigation Bar.
Move the mouse cursor away from the top of the screen to close the Navigation Bar.
Reference: Quick Access to System Information
To quickly open a window that displays vital system information such as device ID,
model number, firmware version, and IP address:
• Tap the button on the front panel of the recorder.
• Right-click to open the Quick Menu and click Info.
N841_QSG_EN_R1
OR
Right-click anywhere on the live viewing screen to open the Quick Menu.
a
a. Select camera/live display view.
b
b. Control PTZ cameras (not included).
c
c. Control auto focus cameras (not
d
e
included).
f
g d. Adjust camera color and image
settings.
h
i
e. View system information.
j
k
f. Start/stop sequence mode.
l
During live view: Use the scroll wheel to zoom in / out.
OR
OR
lorex.com for the correct power
g. Temporarily disable all current
audible warnings.
h. Search and play back recordings.
i. Search for and play back person /
vehicle detection events.
j. Open manual recording controls.
k. Add IP cameras over the LAN.
l. Open Main Menu.
• During live view: Click
anywhere on the screen to
open the Quick Menu.
• While navigating menus:
Click to exit menus.