Lorex LHV5100 User Manual

Quick Connection Guide

LHV5100 Series

4K MPX Security DVR

Package Contents:

MPX DVR

Remote Control

Ethernet Cable HDMI Cable

USB Mouse

Power Cable

Connecting Your System

Cameras* Monitor* Router* Mouse

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Extension Cable*

The extension cable must
be a single stretch of cable
between the DVR and camera.
You cannot connect multiple
extension cables to each other.

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The DVR is set to 1080p
output by default. To
optimize picture quality,
set the DVR’s video
output to match the
resolution of your monitor.

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Power

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.

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ORHDMI VGA*

Supports

up to 4K

8 channel configuration shown. 16 channel will have the respective number of video inputs.
For camera compatibility information, visit lorex.com/compatibility.
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* Not included / sold separately.

Supports
up to 1080p

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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Quick Connection Guide

LHV5100 Series

4K MPX Security DVR

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 DVR 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 full­screen. Click again to return to the split-screen display mode.

• While navigating menus: Click to open a menu option.

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2. RIGHT-CLICK:

• During live view: Right-click anywhere on the screen to open the Quick Menu.

• Within system 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 bottom of the screen to open the Navigation Bar. Move

the mouse cursor away from the bottom of the screen to close the navigation bar.

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.

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.

Using the Quick Menu

Right-click to open the Quick Menu.

Select camera/live display view

Control PTZ 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

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 DVR:

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 Setup 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. Click Setup 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.

9. Click Warning Light to set preferences for the warning

light:

• Enter a time for the white light to be active up to 30 seconds.

• Select Warning Light for sustained light or Strobe for a flashing light.

• Click OK to save and exit.

10. 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.

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. Use the drop-down menus to select the channels you would like to playback. Click the display options

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5. Click inside the video bar to select the playback time. Playback starts immediately at the selected

time.

) to playback multiple channels simultaneously.

Select the day to
playback.

Select channels to
playback.

Click inside the bar to
select a playback time.

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.

5. Click Apply to save changes.

Press and hold for 5 seconds.

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