LOREX LHV5100 Series 4K MPX Security DVR User Guide

: June 16, 2024
: Lorex

Table of Contents

LOREX LHV5100 Series 4K MPX Security DVR
Package Contents
Connecting Your System
Using the Mouse
Setting the Date and Time
References
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LOREX LHV5100 Series 4K MPX Security DVR

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Package Contents

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Connecting Your System

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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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

After startup, a notification will appear asking you to upgrade the firmware. Click OK to upgrade.
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.

Creating a New Password
When using your system for the first time, you will be prompted to create a new 6 character password.

Connect your system according to the instructions on the front of this guide.
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.

Creating a New Password
Record your password below and store in a secure place:

Using the Mouse

LEFT-CLICK

During split-screen display mode: Click an individual channel to view it in full screen. Click again to return to the split-screen display mode.
While navigating menus: Click to open a menu option.

RIGHT-CLICK

During live view: Right-click anywhere on the screen to open the Quick Menu.
Within system menus: Right-click to exit menus.

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.

In live view, right-click and click Main Menu.
Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password.
Click and select Setting.
Click General and select the Date &Time tab
Click Apply to save changes $LOREX-LHV5100-Series-4K-MPX-Security-DVR-fig- $5$$

Using the Quick Menu
Right-click to open the Quick Menu.

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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

In live view, right-click and click Main Menu.
Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password.
Click and select Setting.
Click Event > Motion > Deterrence (see Figure 1).
Select the channel of the deterrence camera to configure next to Camera.
Click the Enable checkbox to enable automatic warning light deterrence.
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.
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
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.
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.
From live display, hover near the top of a channel to reveal the Mini Menu. Click to activate warning light, or click to activate siren.

Playback and Search

From live view, right-click and then click Playback.
Log in using the system user name (default: admin) and your new, secure password.
Use the calendar on the right to select the date to playback.
Use the drop-down menus to select the channels you would like to playback. Click the display options ( ) to playback multiple channels simultaneously.
Click inside the video bar to select the playback time. Playback starts immediately at the selected time. $LOREX-LHV5100-Series-4K-MPX-Security-DVR-fig- $14$$

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.

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