NR900XCL Series‎
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  • NR900XCL Series‎
    • Front Matter
      • 1  Important Safeguards
        • 1.1  General Precautions
          • 1.2  Installation
            • 1.3  Service
              • 1.4  Use
              • 2  Getting Started
                • 3  Front Panel
                  • 4  Rear Panel
                    • 5  Basic Setup
                      • 5.1  Step 1: Connect the IP Cameras
                        • 5.2  Step 2: Connect the Mouse
                          • 5.3  Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable
                            • 5.4  Step 4: Connect the Monitor
                              • 5.5  Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter to Power the NVR
                                • 5.6  Step 6: Creating a New, Secure Password
                                  • 5.7  Step 7: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available)
                                    • 5.8  Step 8: Verify Camera Image
                                      • 5.9  Step 9: Set the Time
                                        • 5.10  Quick Access to System Information
                                          • 5.11  Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN)
                                          • 6  Mouse Control
                                            • 7  Remote Control
                                              • 7.1  Setting the Remote Control Address
                                              • 8  Using the System
                                                • 8.1  On-Screen Display
                                                  • 8.2  Using the Quick Menu
                                                    • 8.3  Adjusting Camera Image Settings
                                                      • 8.4  Using the Navigation Bar
                                                        • 8.5  Using the Camera Toolbar
                                                          • 8.5.1  Using Instant Playback
                                                            • 8.5.2  Using Digital Zoom in Live Display
                                                              • 8.5.3  Using Real-time Backup
                                                              • 8.6  Activating Deterrence Features Manually (Deterrence Cameras Only)
                                                                • 8.7  Using the Virtual Keyboard
                                                                  • 8.8  Adjusting Camera Zoom & Focus
                                                                  • 9  Setting The Time
                                                                    • 10  Recording
                                                                      • 10.1  Video Recording Types
                                                                        • 10.2  Main Stream and Sub Stream
                                                                          • 10.3  Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording
                                                                            • 10.4  Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite
                                                                            • 11  Playback
                                                                              • 11.1  Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive
                                                                                • 11.2  Playback Controls
                                                                                  • 11.3  Playing Back from a USB Drive
                                                                                    • 11.4  Using Smart Search
                                                                                    • 12  Backup
                                                                                      • 12.1  Formatting the USB Thumb Drive
                                                                                        • 12.2  Backing up Video
                                                                                          • 12.3  Using Video Clip Backup
                                                                                            • 12.4  Viewing Backup Files
                                                                                              • 12.4.1  Viewing Backup Files on PC
                                                                                                • 12.4.2  Viewing Backup Files on Mac
                                                                                              • 13  Managing Passwords and User Accounts
                                                                                                • 13.1  Changing Passwords
                                                                                                  • 13.2  Adding Users
                                                                                                    • 13.3  Modifying Users
                                                                                                      • 13.4  Deleting Users
                                                                                                        • 13.5  Account Groups
                                                                                                          • 13.6  Adding Groups
                                                                                                            • 13.7  Modifying Groups
                                                                                                              • 13.8  Deleting Groups
                                                                                                              • 14  Using the Main Menu
                                                                                                                • 14.1  Camera
                                                                                                                  • 14.1.1  Remote Device
                                                                                                                    • 14.1.2  Viewing Camera Status
                                                                                                                      • 14.1.3  Viewing Camera Firmware Versions
                                                                                                                        • 14.1.4  Upgrading Camera Firmware
                                                                                                                          • 14.1.5  Recording
                                                                                                                            • 14.1.6  Configuring Recording Quality
                                                                                                                              • 14.1.7  Configuring Snapshot Recording Settings
                                                                                                                                • 14.1.8  Configuring Video Overlay Settings
                                                                                                                                  • 14.1.9  Creating Custom Channel Names
                                                                                                                                  • 14.2  Info
                                                                                                                                    • 14.2.1  HDD Info
                                                                                                                                      • 14.2.2  Record Info
                                                                                                                                        • 14.2.3  Version
                                                                                                                                          • 14.2.4  Event Info
                                                                                                                                            • 14.2.5  Online Users
                                                                                                                                              • 14.2.6  Load
                                                                                                                                                • 14.2.7  Test
                                                                                                                                                  • 14.2.8  BPS
                                                                                                                                                    • 14.2.9  Log
                                                                                                                                                    • 14.3  Setting
                                                                                                                                                      • 14.3.1  Network
                                                                                                                                                        • 14.3.2  Selecting DHCP or Static IP Address (TCP/IP)
                                                                                                                                                          • 14.3.3  Configuring System Ports (Connection)
                                                                                                                                                            • 14.3.4  Configuring Email Alerts
                                                                                                                                                              • 14.3.5  Configuring Switch Settings (Advanced)
                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.6  Event
                                                                                                                                                                  • 14.3.7  Configuring Motion Detection
                                                                                                                                                                    • 14.3.8  Configuring Video Loss Settings
                                                                                                                                                                      • 14.3.9  Configuring Tampering Settings
                                                                                                                                                                        • 14.3.10  Configuring Deterrence Settings (Deterrence cameras only)
                                                                                                                                                                          • 14.3.11  Configuring Hard Drive Warnings
                                                                                                                                                                            • 14.3.12  Configuring Network Warnings
                                                                                                                                                                              • 14.3.13  Storage
                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.14  Configuring the Video Recording Schedule
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 14.3.15  Configuring Pre-Recording
                                                                                                                                                                                    • 14.3.16  Configuring the Snapshot Schedule
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 14.3.17  Configuring Hard Drive Groups (Advanced)
                                                                                                                                                                                        • 14.3.18  Configuring Holidays
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 14.3.19  Formatting the Hard Drive
                                                                                                                                                                                            • 14.3.20  Configuring Hard Drive Type
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 14.3.21  Setting up Hard Drive Mirroring (Advanced)
                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.22  Configuring General System Settings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 14.3.23  Setting the Monitor Resolution (Display)
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 14.3.24  Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Thumb Drive
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 14.3.25  Setting the System to Factory Defaults
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 14.3.26  Upgrading Firmware from USB
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 14.4  Shutdown
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 15  Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 16  DDNS Setup (Advanced)
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 16.1  STEP 1: Create a Lorex Account
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 16.2  STEP 2: Activate Your Warranty
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 16.3  STEP 3: Sign Up for a DDNS Account
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 16.4  STEP 4: Enable DDNS on the Recorder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 16.5  STEP 5: Port Forwarding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 17  Connecting a PTZ Camera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 17.1  Controlling a PTZ Camera (Local NVR)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 17.2  Advanced PTZ Controls
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 17.2.1  Presets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 17.2.2  Tours
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 17.2.3  Pattern
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 17.2.4  Auto Scan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 18  Hard Drive Installation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 18.1  Installing a Hard Drive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 18.2  Removing the Hard Drive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 18.3  Formatting Hard Drives
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 19  Recording Audio
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 19.1  Step 1 of 2: Connecting an audio-capable camera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 19.2  Step 2 of 2: Configuring audio recording
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 20  Troubleshooting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 21  Technical Specifications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 21.1  System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 21.2  Inputs/Outputs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 21.3  Display
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 21.4  Recording
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 21.5  Playback and Backup
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 21.6  Storage & Archive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 21.7  Connectivity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 21.8  General
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 21.9  Recording Resolution (Pixels) & Maximum Speed (FPS — Frames per second)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 22  Notices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 22.1  FCC/IC Notice
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 22.2  Modification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 22.3  ROHS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Document
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Front Matter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 1  Important Safeguards
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 2  Getting Started
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 3  Front Panel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 4  Rear Panel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 5  Basic Setup
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 6  Mouse Control
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 7  Remote Control
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 8  Using the System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 9  Setting The Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 10  Recording
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 11  Playback
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 12  Backup
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 13  Managing Passwords and User Accounts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14  Using the Main Menu
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 15  Connecting to Your System Using Smartphone or Tablet Apps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 16  DDNS Setup (Advanced)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 17  Connecting a PTZ Camera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 18  Hard Drive Installation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 19  Recording Audio
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 20  Troubleshooting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 21  Technical Specifications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 22  Notices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Chapter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 1.1  General Precautions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 1.2  Installation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 1.3  Service
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 1.4  Use
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 5.1  Step 1: Connect the IP Cameras
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 5.2  Step 2: Connect the Mouse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 5.3  Step 3: Connect the Ethernet Cable
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 5.4  Step 4: Connect the Monitor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 5.5  Step 5: Connect the Power Adapter to Power the NVR
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 5.6  Step 6: Creating a New, Secure Password
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 5.7  Step 7: Upgrade Firmware to Latest Version (if Available)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 5.8  Step 8: Verify Camera Image
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 5.9  Step 9: Set the Time
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 5.10  Quick Access to System Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 5.11  Connecting Cameras to the Local Area Network (LAN)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 7.1  Setting the Remote Control Address
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 8.1  On-Screen Display
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 8.2  Using the Quick Menu
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 8.3  Adjusting Camera Image Settings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 8.4  Using the Navigation Bar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 8.5  Using the Camera Toolbar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 8.6  Activating Deterrence Features Manually (Deterrence Cameras Only)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 8.7  Using the Virtual Keyboard
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 8.8  Adjusting Camera Zoom & Focus
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 10.1  Video Recording Types
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 10.2  Main Stream and Sub Stream
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 10.3  Setting up Scheduled or Manual Recording
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 10.4  Configuring Hard Drive Overwrite
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 11.1  Playing Back Video from the Hard Drive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 11.2  Playback Controls
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 11.3  Playing Back from a USB Drive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 11.4  Using Smart Search
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 12.1  Formatting the USB Thumb Drive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 12.2  Backing up Video
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 12.3  Using Video Clip Backup
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 12.4  Viewing Backup Files
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 13.1  Changing Passwords
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 13.2  Adding Users
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 13.3  Modifying Users
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 13.4  Deleting Users
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 13.5  Account Groups
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 13.6  Adding Groups
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 13.7  Modifying Groups
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 13.8  Deleting Groups
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.1  Camera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.2  Info
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3  Setting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.4  Shutdown
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 16.1  STEP 1: Create a Lorex Account
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 16.2  STEP 2: Activate Your Warranty
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 16.3  STEP 3: Sign Up for a DDNS Account
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 16.4  STEP 4: Enable DDNS on the Recorder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 16.5  STEP 5: Port Forwarding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 17.1  Controlling a PTZ Camera (Local NVR)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 17.2  Advanced PTZ Controls
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 18.1  Installing a Hard Drive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 18.2  Removing the Hard Drive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 18.3  Formatting Hard Drives
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 19.1  Step 1 of 2: Connecting an audio-capable camera
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 19.2  Step 2 of 2: Configuring audio recording
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 21.1  System
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 21.2  Inputs/Outputs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 21.3  Display
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 21.4  Recording
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 21.5  Playback and Backup
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 21.6  Storage & Archive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 21.7  Connectivity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 21.8  General
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 21.9  Recording Resolution (Pixels) & Maximum Speed (FPS — Frames per second)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 22.1  FCC/IC Notice
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 22.2  Modification
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 22.3  ROHS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 8.5.1  Using Instant Playback
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 8.5.2  Using Digital Zoom in Live Display
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 8.5.3  Using Real-time Backup
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 12.4.1  Viewing Backup Files on PC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 12.4.2  Viewing Backup Files on Mac
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.1.1  Remote Device
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.1.2  Viewing Camera Status
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.1.3  Viewing Camera Firmware Versions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.1.4  Upgrading Camera Firmware
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.1.5  Recording
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.1.6  Configuring Recording Quality
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.1.7  Configuring Snapshot Recording Settings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.1.8  Configuring Video Overlay Settings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.1.9  Creating Custom Channel Names
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.2.1  HDD Info
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.2.2  Record Info
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.2.3  Version
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.2.4  Event Info
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.2.5  Online Users
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.2.6  Load
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.2.7  Test
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.2.8  BPS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.2.9  Log
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.1  Network
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.2  Selecting DHCP or Static IP Address (TCP/IP)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.3  Configuring System Ports (Connection)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.4  Configuring Email Alerts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.5  Configuring Switch Settings (Advanced)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.6  Event
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.7  Configuring Motion Detection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.8  Configuring Video Loss Settings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.9  Configuring Tampering Settings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.10  Configuring Deterrence Settings (Deterrence cameras only)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.11  Configuring Hard Drive Warnings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.12  Configuring Network Warnings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.13  Storage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.14  Configuring the Video Recording Schedule
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.15  Configuring Pre-Recording
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.16  Configuring the Snapshot Schedule
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.17  Configuring Hard Drive Groups (Advanced)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.18  Configuring Holidays
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.19  Formatting the Hard Drive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.20  Configuring Hard Drive Type
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.21  Setting up Hard Drive Mirroring (Advanced)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.22  Configuring General System Settings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.23  Setting the Monitor Resolution (Display)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.24  Saving Your System Configuration to a USB Thumb Drive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.25  Setting the System to Factory Defaults
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 14.3.26  Upgrading Firmware from USB
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 17.2.1  Presets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 17.2.2  Tours
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 17.2.3  Pattern
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 17.2.4  Auto Scan
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Publ. no. LX400107
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Release: 3.0
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Commit: 56163
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Head: 56183
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Language: en-US
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Modified: 2019-09-03
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Formatted: 2019-09-04