Lorex LNR6100X User Manual
Quick Connection Guide
For PoE switch
installations only
LNR6100X Series
4K Network Video Surveillance Recorder
Package Contents:
4K NVR
Remote Control
Ethernet Cable HDMI Cable
USB Mouse
Power Adapter
Connecting Your System
IP Cameras*
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Ethernet Extension Cable*
NOTE: It may take up to 1
minute for cameras to start
up and transmit video to
your NVR.
Router* Mouse
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Monitor*
3 4 5
!
The NVR is set to 1080p
output by default. To optimize
picture quality, set the NVR’s
video output to match the
resolution of your monitor.
Power
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.
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Connect cameras
to the NVR.
Connect cameras to a PoE switch* or router*
on your network. See “Adding Cameras from
OR
the LAN” on reverse for more details.
VGA*
Supports
up to 1080p
OR
HDMI
Supports
up to 4K
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.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. As our products are subject
to continuous improvement, Lorex Corporation and our subsidiaries reserve the right to modify
product design, specifications and prices, without notice and without incurring any obligation.
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8-channel configuration shown. 4 channel will have the respective number of video inputs. For camera
compatibility information, visit lorex.com/compatibility.
* Not included / sold separately.
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Quick Connection Guide
LNR6100X Series
4K Network Video Surveillance Recorder
Creating a New Password
When using your system for the first time, you will
be prompted to create a new 6 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.
Record your password below and
store in a secure place:
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.
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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.
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Using the Quick Menu
Right-click to open the Quick Menu.
Select camera/live display view
Control PTZ cameras (not included)
Control auto focus cameras (not included)
Adjust camera color and image settings
View system information
Start/stop sequence mode
Disable current audible warning
Search and playback recordings
Open manual recording controls
Add IP cameras over the LAN
Open Main 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 (see Figure 1).
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 2, only motion around the doorway will trigger
warning light.
• 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.
Press and hold for 5 seconds.
Figure 2: Deterrence Active Area Example
• From live display, hover near the top of a channel
to reveal the Mini Menu. Click
warning light, or click
Figure 1: Deterrence Tab
to activate
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.
Select the day to
playback.
Select channels to
playback.
Click inside the bar to
select a playback 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
4. Click General and select the Date&Time tab.
5. Click Apply to save changes.
and select Setting.
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.
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