V5 and V7 Series - Lorex Connect V5 and V7 4K POE Turret Camera - Installation Guide

The V5 Series – CN502 4K IP PoE Turret Camera and the V7 Series – CN702 4K IP PoE Turret Camera can be installed on any indoor or outdoor wall or ceiling for optimal coverage.

For additional support, visit the Compatibility Page or check the Lorex Help Center for setup and troubleshooting resources.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• What’s Included
• Overview
• Camera Placement Tips
• Installing the Camera
• Removing the Camera
• MicroSD Card and Reset Button

What’s Included

• 4K IP PoE Security Camera
  
• Mounting template
• 3 × wall anchors
• 3 × mounting screws
• Weather-resistant RJ45 cable cap (gland)

Overview

1. Cable notch
2. Mounting plate
3. Warning light
4. Camera lens
5. Microphone
6. 12V DC power connector
7. BNC connector
8. Reset button
9. microSD card slot

Camera Placement Tips

• Height: Install the camera 8–10 ft (2.5–3 m) above the ground.
• Angle: Tilt the camera slightly downward to capture faces and important details.
• Coverage: Position the camera toward entry points such as doors, driveways, or walkways.
• Clear view: Avoid pointing the camera at walls, trees, or reflective surfaces.
• Night vision: Ensure no objects are too close to the lens, which could reflect IR light.

Installing the Camera

1. Decide how you want to route the camera cable:
   • Through the wall: Drill a hole behind the mounting location.
   • Along the wall: Route the cable through the bracket’s cable notch.
2. Use the included mounting template to mark the screw holes.

   

3. Drill the marked holes.
4. Insert the supplied wall anchors, if required.

   

5. Unscrew the base of the camera from the rest of the camera.
6. Secure the mounting plate using the provided screws.

   

7. Connect the camera cable, then install the weather-resistant RJ45 cable cap (gland).
   
8. Adjust the camera to your desired viewing angle, then tighten the ring to secure it to the base.

   

9. Remove the protective vinyl film from the camera lens.

Removing the Camera

1. Unscrew the base of the camera from the rest of the camera.
2. Disconnect the camera cable.

MicroSD Card and Reset Button

The microSD card slot and reset button are located inside the microSD/reset compartment on the bottom of the camera (hidden until the camera is angled to reveal the compartment).

Supports up to 256 GB.

Accessing the microSD Card

1. Dismount your camera and angle it to reveal the microSD/reset compartment.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the compartment cover.
3. Remove the cover to reveal the microSD card slot and the reset button.
4. To insert the microSD card: Slide the card into the slot until it clicks into place.
5. To remove the microSD card: Gently press the card inward until it clicks, then release to eject.
6. Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten both screws to maintain a weather-resistant seal.

Resetting the Camera

1. With the compartment cover removed, locate the reset button.
2. Press and hold the reset button for at least 10 seconds until the camera restarts.
3. Release the button and allow the camera to reboot. The camera will be restored to factory default settings.