Lorex LNR382C4B LNR300 Series 8-Channel Security HD NVR with 2TB Hard Drive, and 4 HD *1080p* IP Cameras

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1. 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

   
   So far so excellent!, April 29, 2014

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   Ronald M. -

   This review is from: Lorex LNR382C4B LNR300 Series 8-Channel Security HD NVR with 2TB Hard Drive, and 4 HD *1080p* IP Cameras (Electronics)

   Got it elsewhere for $200 less(rhymes with Bostco),

   I did a trial install just to make sure everything was working properly, that's when I realized it wasn't going to be installed in my office as originally plotted. How the hell can ONE tiny fan be so damn noisy??!!??

   Pros: Setup was simple, cameras produce fantastic quality video. User Interface is simple enough.. Viewing it through my HTC one (M8) took maybe 45 seconds to get up and running perfectly. It if continues to work for years as it does now.. I'll be thrilled!

   Cons: My PC (with 8 120mm fans) is quieter than this DVR, I kid you not!
   As mentioned in another review, Having the tail connected to the camera is ridiculous, it forces a much larger hole than would be necessary if it could just plug straight into the camera.

   In the end, I mounted it in my attic in a secure air cooled server rack I had laying around... When I thought about it, It makes no sense to mount the DVR in a obvious location, If your robbed, they will likely carry the evidence away with them.
   This made for a tough install, But I have a fish tape and a drill, and I know how to use them.

   For anyone interested in this type of install, I have two other items to recommend to you.

   One is http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C1Z0HA/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   Which is a RF IR extender for your remote control.. It works like a champ over 100 feet away!

   The second is this http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY%C2%AE-over-Extension-Cable-Adapter/dp/B003BDMK3S/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1398758664&sr=1-1&keywords=USB+Cat5

   That's for your mouse... I originally had a spare RF wireless mouse in mind, and it did work, but it was spotty and probably just a few feet out of range to work perfectly.. Running the USB extension gets you up to 150 feet of workable cable.. Don't buy a standard USB extension cable if your run is much over 20 feet, you'll be disappointed.

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2. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

   
   Stunnning video quality, not too hard to install, software set-up could use some improvement, October 14, 2014

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   Brian Monahan (Washington DC region) -
   
     

   This review is from: Lorex LNR382C4B LNR300 Series 8-Channel Security HD NVR with 2TB Hard Drive, and 4 HD *1080p* IP Cameras (Electronics)

   I bought and installed the 1080p Power over internet camera system of 6 bullet cameras and 2 dome cameras with the Lorex 382 LNR recorder for about 1300.00. I installed the system over a few weekends doing 2 or three cameras per weekend. The install was not particularly hard as long as you are comfortable on a ladder outside the house for 10-20 minutes at a time and learn to use a fish tape to route the wires. I certainly recommend using an inexpensive fiber optic inspection camera (approx 50.00 at Harbor Freight Tools) to look inside any walls before you drill into any space. It also makes routing the cables much simpler. The most time consuming process is pulling the cables thru the walls and the attic space to the entry site in the roof (soffit below the gutters). You need to pick a location where the sun won't shine into the camera and is somewhat sheltered from the elements. I did not have to drill thru any brick or stone- its really hard to do that). The power over internet type camera is the only way to go as you completely avoid more cable runs for power cables and avoid having to install groups of power transformers. The POE design also allows the system to operate from a single back up UPS design to keep the system operating for several hours in case of power failure. Attaching the camera to the walls/ceiling is simple once you have pulled the cables. You need to drill a 1 1/8" diameter hole at the camera site to fit the connection (this could be improved by the manufacturer). The picture quality is stunning and nite vision (reduced resolution) is brilliant. The image detail is far superior to any other video system for security camera types). The software needs some revisions and the configuration to look at your system from an remote internet site is not very well written. You need to be network/computer skilled to get this feature to work. Rating: 5 stars for camera system and quality, 3 stars for software, 4 stars overall. I would buy the system again, it is superior to other alternatives.

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3. 14 of 17 people found the following review helpful

   
   It is just OK, April 17, 2014

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   Zagpoint (Campbell, CA United States) -

   This review is from: Lorex LNR382C4B LNR300 Series 8-Channel Security HD NVR with 2TB Hard Drive, and 4 HD *1080p* IP Cameras (Electronics)

   I got this same model from Costco for 800 and am currently debating whether this is going back or not. The initial impression is that the cameras are taking excellent, clear video. It automatically switches from color to black/white based on the lighting. These are IP-cameras and a network cable is all you need to get the camera connected up. Power is provided to the camera via the network cable (PPOE). There is no separate power cable. So that is a huge headache reliever. It is motion-detection activation, and has excellent night vision.

   The set up is honestly straight-forward:
   - connect the cameras to the NVR using regular cat5 network cables.
   - plugin the mouse
   - connect the NVR to your TV or a regular monitor
   - connect the NVr to power and turn it on.
   - download the mobile app to your mobile devices and add the NVR device in by scanning its bar code
   - start the live view on your mobile device to see what the camera sees.
   - (run more settings configuration as needed on the TV/monitor).

   A number of things I am not pleased about:

   - the NVR is HUGE. I am talking about the ancient tape cassette tape player large (maybe thinner, but so what). Why in this day and age when we can cram a mini computer into a smart phone, people are still making this type of bulky devices! Maybe the system boards of this size nowadays are free and using those cuts the cost significantly? I am at loss as to where to place this. The shelf in my closet is nearly too small for this beast.

   - it is noisy! the constant humming noise from its fan is quite obnoxious, especially in the middle of the night in the house, when not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

   - Design considerations: The camera has a tail. A network cable plugs into the tail. Because the tails gets thick at the end (to accommodate the RJ45 plug), it is really a hassle to thread the tail through the wall. You would have to drill the hole as huge as the RJ45 plug. Why in the world you cannot lose the tail and leave the RJ45 connector in the camera housing (or at the end of the housing)???

   - Audio with the image would be helpful.

   I reckon I will test a bit longer before I make the go/no-go choice on this one...

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