Lorex LNR600X Series - 4K Network Video Surveillance Recorder Quick Guide

Package Contents:

Connecting Your System

Ethernet Extension Cable*
NOTE: It may take up to 1 minute for cameras to start up and transmit video to your NVR.

Recommended:
Connect cameras to the NVR.
OR
Connect cameras to a PoE switch* or router* on your network. See "Adding Cameras from the LAN" on reverse for more details.

To optimize picture quality, set the NVR's video output to match the resolution of your monitor.

VGA*
Supports up to 1080p
OR
HDMI
Supports up to 4K

8-channel configuration shown. 4/16 channel will have the respective number of video inputs. For camera compatibility information, visit lorex.com/compatibility.

* Not included / sold separately.

Beeping

If the system is beeping after startup, the Ethernet cable may not be connected or the system may not be connected to the network.

To stop the beeping:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the system to your router.
   OR
2. Right click and click Disable Beep.

Firmware Update

This system features automatic firmware upgrades for enhanced functionality. It is required to upgrade your system to the latest firmware version.

If a firmware upgrade is available:

1. After startup, a notification will appear asking you to upgrade the firmware. Click OK to upgrade.
2. The system will download and install the firmware upgrade. Wait for the firmware update to complete. The system may restart during the firmware upgrade process.

DO NOT power off or disconnect the power cable during firmware installation.

Creating a New Password

When using your system for the first time, you will be prompted to create a 6-32 character password.

1. Connect your system according to the instructions on the front of this guide.
2. When the NVR turns on, create and confirm your new, secure password. This password will be used to connect to your system from now on.

Using the Mouse

1. LEFT-CLICK:

• During split-screen display mode: Click an individual channel to view it in full-screen. Click again to return to the split-screen display mode.
• While navigating menus: Click to open a menu option.

2. RIGHT-CLICK:

• During live view: Right-click anywhere on the screen to open the Quick Menu.
• While navigating menus: Right-click to exit menus.

3. SCROLL WHEEL:

• During live view: Use the scroll wheel to zoom in / out.

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.

Adding Cameras from the LAN

Follow the steps below to add cameras that are not directly connected to the Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports on the back of the NVR.

NOTE: Please visit lorex.com/compatibility for a list of compatible Lorex IP cameras.

1. Connect the camera to a router or switch on the same network as the NVR.
2. Right-click and select Device Search. Log in using the admin account (default User Name: admin; and your new, secure password).
3. Click Device Search.
4. Check the camera(s) you would like to add.
5. Click Add. The Status indicator turns green to show the camera is successfully connected.
6. Click OK to save changes.
   

Quick Access to System Information

To quickly open a window that displays vital system information such as device ID, firmware version and device IP address:

• Press the ENTER button on the front panel, or...
• Right-click to open the Quick Menu and click Info. If prompted, enter the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password.

Using the Quick Menu

Right-click to open the Quick Menu.

Configuring Deterrence Settings

Set preferences for the automatic warning light triggering on compatible Lorex deterrence cameras. For a complete list of compatible deterrence cameras, see lorex.com/compatibility.

To configure automatic deterrence using NVR:

1. In live view, right-click and click Main Menu.
2. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password.
3. Click and select Setting.
4. Click Event > Motion > Deterrence.
   
   Deterrence Tab
5. Select the channel of the deterrence camera to configure next to Camera.
6. Click the Enable checkbox to enable automatic warning light deterrence.
7. Click Set next to Area to set the active area for automatic deterrence:

• The camera image appears with a grid of green boxes over top. The green area is the active area for deterrence.
• Click or click-and-drag to add / remove boxes from the active area.
• In Figure below, only motion around the doorway will trigger warning light.
  
  Deterrence Active Area Example
• Right-click when finished.

8. Drag the sliders next to Sensitivity and Threshold to determine how much motion is needed to trigger the automatic white light. It is recommended to test that the cameras are not being triggered by unwanted events.
9. Click Set next to Schedule to set a schedule during which automatic deterrence will be used:

• The default schedule is active during the night, between 5pm and 7am.
• Right-click when finished.

10. Enter a time in seconds next to Duration to determine how long the white light stays on per event.
11. Select Warning Light for sustained light or Strobe for a flashing light.
12. Click Apply to save changes.

To activate deterrence features manually:

• Press and hold ESC on the front panel for 5 seconds. Warning lights and sirens will be activated for all connected deterrence cameras.
  
• From live display, hover near the top of a channel to reveal the Mini Menu. Click to activate warning light, or click to activate siren.
  

Playback and Search

1. From live view, right-click and then click Playback.
2. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password.
3. Use the calendar on the right to select the date to playback.
4. Check channels you want to play back. Click the grey icon beside each selected channel to select Mainstream (M) or Substream (S) video quality.
5. Click inside the video bar to select the playback time. Playback starts immediately at the selected time.
   

Setting the Date and Time

It is important to set the correct time to ensure accurate time stamps on video recordings.

1. In live view, right-click and click Main Menu.
2. Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password.
3. Click and select Setting.
   
4. Click General and select the Date&Time tab.
   

Enter the current time and select your time zone, and click OK.

Check DST to enable auto Daylight Savings Time updates.

(Optional) Check NTP to sync your system with an Internet time server.
Click Manual Update to instantly update the time.

NOTE: A constant Internet connection is required to use NTP.

5. Click Apply to save changes.

Need Help

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Documents / Resources

References

• Product Compatibility Chart - Expand Your System | Lorex
• Security Cameras - Home Security Camera Systems | Lorex

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