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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). 

N842 Series

Quick Setup Guide

Physical setup of recorder and essential system settings

b.  Connect cameras to a PoE switch or router on your network (not included).

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Connect the recorder to your router using the included Ethernet cable.

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 

lorex.com

 for the correct power adapter 

model number.

OR

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.

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See the steps below (expanded instructions to the right) to complete initial setup of the 

recorder:

Lorex Fusion supports connectivity with select wireless devices to the NVR. To learn more 

about fusion connectivity and which Lorex devices are compatible with this feature, visit  

lorex.com/pages/fusion

.

* Not included / sold separately.

For camera compatibility information, visit 

lorex.com/compatibility

.

STEP 1:

Connect cameras*

STEP 2:

Connect router*

STEP 3:

Connect mouse

STEP 5:

Connect power

STEP 4:

Connect monitor*

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

.

Audio In/Out

Connect microphone / speaker* 

Setting Up Your Recorder

USB Mouse

Ethernet Cable

Power Adapter

HDMI Cable

4K Ultra HD Security NVR

12.8” / 324mm

9.8” / 249mm

2.4” 

60mm

Package Contents

Dimensions

Lorex Fusion

     

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STEP 1:

 Connect cameras*

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. 

Connect the included mouse to a USB port on the recorder.

Use the included power adapter to connect the recorder to a nearby outlet.

OR

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.

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 2: 

Connect router*

STEP 3:

 Connect mouse

STEP 4: 

Connect monitor*

STEP 5:

 Connect power

To quickly open a window that displays vital system information such as device ID, model 

number, firmware version, and IP address:

Reference: 

Quick Access to System Information

• 

Tap the button on the front panel of the recorder.

• 

Right-click to open the Quick Menu and click 

Info

.

OR

STEP 6:

Lorex Setup  

Wizard

Record your password below and store in a secure place:

When you first power up your recorder, the 

 

Lorex Setup Wizard

 will begin. The Wizard will help you 

configure core system settings.

You will also create a secure password. For future reference, 

it is recommended that you record your password here:

STEP 6:

 Lorex Setup Wizard

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