1. Introduzzjoni
This manual provides essential information for the proper installation, configuration, and operation of your Lorex N883A64B 16-Channel 4K Pro Series Network Video Recorder (NVR). Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product and retain it for future reference.
The Lorex N883A64B NVR is designed for professional surveillance applications, offering 4K resolution recording, advanced detection features, and secure remote access.
2. Prodott Aktarview
2.1. NVR Components
Familiarize yourself with the front and rear panels of the NVR.

Figura 2.1: Front panel of the Lorex N883A64B NVR. This view shows the Lorex branding, 4K Ultra HD NVR label, power indicator, video indicator, network indicator, channel indicators (1-16), navigation controls, playback buttons, function buttons, and a USB port.

Figura 2.2: Rear panel of the Lorex N883A64B NVR. This view displays the power input, cooling fan, 16 Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) ports for camera connections, alarm input/output terminals, VGA output, RS232 port, HDMI output, USB 3.0 port, Ethernet port, and audio input/output ports.
2.2. Karatteristiċi ewlenin
- 4K Ultra HD Recording: Records video at 4K resolution up to 30 frames per second (fps) for smooth, detailed footage.
- 16-Channel PoE: Supports up to 16 IP cameras with Power-over-Ethernet for simplified installation, requiring only a single Ethernet cable per camera for power and video.
- 4TB Local Storage: Equipped with a 4TB security-grade hard drive, designed for 24/7 recording. Features two hard drive bays, supporting up to 2x 10TB, with storage mirroring for data redundancy.
- Sejbien Avvanzat: Features person and vehicle detection to reduce unnecessary alerts and false alarms. Includes Smart Search to filter motion events for quick footage review.
- Aċċess Remot Sikur: Aċċess live view, playback, and receive push notifications via the Lorex Cloud app for mobile devices or the Lorex Cloud client for computers.

Figura 2.3: A visual comparison illustrating the difference in detail between 1080p HD (left) and 4K Ultra HD (right) video resolution. The 4K image provides significantly greater clarity and detail, enhancing surveillance capabilities.
3. Setup
3.1. Kontenut tal-Pakkett
Ensure all items are present:
- Lorex N883A64B NVR
- Adapter tal-Enerġija
- Ġurdien USB
- Cable Ethernet
- Cable HDMI
- Gwida ta' Bidu Mgħaġġel (irreferi għal dan il-manwal għal aktar dettalji)
3.2. Installazzjoni Fiżika
- Qabbad il-Monitor: Connect a monitor to the NVR's HDMI or VGA port.
- Qabbad il-ġurdien: Ipplaggja l-maws USB f'wieħed mill-portijiet USB tal-NVR.
- Qabbad man-Netwerk: Qabbad l-NVR mar-router tiegħek billi tuża kejbil Ethernet.
- Qabbad il-Kameras: Connect your IP cameras to the NVR's PoE ports using Ethernet cables. Each camera requires a single cable for power and video transmission.
- Qawwa Mixgħul: Connect the power adapter to the NVR and then to a power outlet. The NVR will power on automatically.
3.3. Konfigurazzjoni Inizjali
Upon first power-on, the NVR will guide you through a setup wizard:
- Għażla tal-Lingwa: Agħżel il-lingwa ppreferuta tiegħek.
- Ħolqien tal-Password: Oħloq password b'saħħitha għall-kont tal-amministratur.
- Issettjar tan-Netwerk: Configure network settings (DHCP is usually sufficient).
- Data u Ħin: Set the correct date and time zone.
- Inizjalizzazzjoni tal-Hard Drive: The NVR will prompt to initialize the hard drive. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. It-tħaddim tal-NVR
4.1. Ħaj View
After initial setup, the NVR will display the live view from connected cameras. Use the mouse to navigate the interface:
- Skrin maqsum: Select different display layouts (e.g., 1, 4, 9, 16 channels).
- Żum diġitali: Ikklikkja darbtejn fuq feed tal-kamera biex view it in full screen and use the scroll wheel for digital zoom.

Figura 4.1: The Lorex NVR connected to a monitor, displaying a multi-camera live view. This image illustrates the NVR's capability to show feeds from various surveillance points simultaneously, such as a retail environment, a loading dock, and a warehouse interior.
4.2. Reġistrazzjoni
The NVR is configured to record continuously by default. You can adjust recording settings:
- Skeda ta 'Reġistrazzjoni: Access the main menu, navigate to Record > Schedule to set up continuous, motion-triggered, or alarm-triggered recording for each channel.
- Recording Parameters: Adjust resolution, frame rate, and compression settings under Record > Parameters.

Figura 4.2: A visual comparison demonstrating the difference between 15 frames per second (left) and 30 frames per second (right) video footage. The 30fps image shows significantly smoother motion capture, crucial for clear surveillance.
4.3. Daqq
Biex terġa 'view irreġistrat footage:
- Mill-live view, ikklikkja bil-lemin u agħżel Daqq.
- Select the desired date and channels.
- Use the timeline to navigate through recordings. Different colors on the timeline indicate different recording types (e.g., continuous, motion).
4.4. Remote Access (Lorex Cloud)
Access your NVR remotely using the Lorex Cloud app or client:
- Download App/Client: Download the Lorex Cloud app from your mobile device's app store or the Lorex Cloud client for your computer from the official Lorex websit.
- Ħolqien tal-Kont: Create a Lorex Cloud account.
- Żid Apparat: Scan the QR code on your NVR (found in Main Menu > Network > P2P) or manually enter the device ID to add your NVR to your account.
- Karatteristiċi: View live feeds, play back recordings, receive push notifications for motion events, and configure certain NVR settings remotely.

Figura 4.3: The Lorex Cloud application interface displayed across various devices including a laptop, desktop monitor, tablet, and smartphone. This illustrates the cross-platform accessibility for remote monitoring and management of the NVR system.
4.5. Sejbien Intelliġenti
The NVR supports advanced person and vehicle detection:
- Konfigurazzjoni: Mur fuq Main Menu > AI > Parameters to enable and configure person/vehicle detection zones and sensitivity for each camera.
- Fittex Intelliġenti: Uża l- Fittex Intelliġenti feature during playback to quickly filter and locate recordings based on detected person or vehicle events. This helps in reviewing footage b'mod effiċjenti.
5. Manutenzjoni
5.1. Ġestjoni tal-Hard Drive
- Storage Mirroring: If a second hard drive is installed, configure storage mirroring (RAID 1) under Main Menu > Storage > Disk Manage to continuously back up data from one hard drive to another, enhancing data redundancy.
- Disk Overwrite: The NVR is set to overwrite the oldest recordings when the hard drive is full. Ensure this setting is appropriate for your retention needs.
5.2. Aġġornamenti tal-Firmware
Regularly check for and install firmware updates to ensure optimal performance, security, and access to new features. Updates can typically be found on the Lorex support website or through the NVR's system menu (Main Menu > System > Upgrade).
5.3. Tindif
Keep the NVR free from dust. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior. Ensure ventilation openings are not obstructed to prevent overheating.
6 Issolvi l-problemi
Din it-taqsima tindirizza kwistjonijiet komuni li tista’ tiltaqa’ magħhom.
- Ebda Output tal-Vidjo:
- Check HDMI/VGA cable connections to the monitor and NVR.
- Kun żgur li l-monitor huwa ssettjat għas-sors tad-dħul korrett.
- Ipprova monitor jew kejbil differenti.
- L-ebda Immaġni tal-Kamera:
- Verify that the camera is properly connected to a PoE port on the NVR.
- Iċċekkja l-kejbil tal-Ethernet għal ħsara.
- Ensure the camera is powered (PoE indicator on NVR should be active for the respective channel).
- Confirm the camera is enabled in the NVR's camera management settings.
- Cannot Access NVR Remotely:
- Ensure the NVR is connected to the internet. Check network cable and router status.
- Verify that the P2P (Lorex Cloud) service is enabled on the NVR (Main Menu > Network > P2P).
- Confirm your Lorex Cloud account is correctly linked to the NVR.
- Check your router's firewall settings; ensure they are not blocking NVR communication.
- Il-Hard Drive Mhux qed Jirrekordja:
- Check the hard drive status under Main Menu > Storage > Disk Manage. Ensure it is initialized and healthy.
- Verify recording schedules are correctly configured for the desired channels.
- Ensure the hard drive is not full (though it should overwrite by default).
For further assistance, refer to the Lorex support websit jew ikkuntattja l-appoġġ tekniku.
7. Speċifikazzjonijiet
The following table outlines the technical specifications for the Lorex N883A64B NVR:
| Karatteristika | Speċifikazzjoni |
|---|---|
| Numru tal-Mudell | N883A64B |
| Riżoluzzjoni ta' Reġistrazzjoni | Sa 4K (8MP) |
| Kanali | 16 |
| Kapaċità Hard Drive | 4TB (expandable to 2x 10TB) |
| Portijiet PoE | 16 |
| Outputs tal-Vidjo | hdmi, vga |
| Portijiet USB | Multiple (e.g., USB 2.0, USB 3.0) |
| Interfaċċa tan-Netwerk | Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Teknoloġija tal-Konnettività | Ethernet |
| Apparati Kompatibbli | Kameras IP |
| Piż tal-oġġett | 10.73 liri |
| Dimensjonijiet tal-Pakkett | 20.47 x 16.22 x 6.77 pulzieri |
8. Garanzija u Appoġġ
8.1. Informazzjoni dwar Garanzija
Lorex products typically come with a limited warranty. For specific details regarding the warranty period and terms for your N883A64B NVR, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Lorex websit. Żomm il-prova tax-xiri tiegħek għal talbiet ta' garanzija.
8.2. Appoġġ Tekniku
If you encounter issues that cannot be resolved using the troubleshooting section of this manual, or require further assistance, please contact Lorex Technical Support. Support resources, including FAQs, software downloads, and contact information, are available on the official Lorex support websit:





