USER’S GUIDE LNC234 Series
USER’S GUIDE LNC234 Series #LX400063; r. 1.
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Table of contents 1 Important Safeguards ..........................................................................1 1.1 Safety Instructions ...................................................................... 1 1.2 If using this product as a baby monitor: ............................................ 1 2 Features .............................................................................................2 3 Camera Overview ............................................................................
Table of contents 11.7.4 Login (Enabling a Password to Access L-View) ..................... 43 11.7.5 Image Ratio .................................................................. 44 11.7.6 Software Update ............................................................ 44 12 L-View for Mac .................................................................................. 46 12.1 System Requirements................................................................ 46 12.2 L-View for Mac Interface..............
Table of contents 14 iPad® App ........................................................................................ 82 14.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping HD .................................................. 82 14.1.1 Using 2-Way Audio (Intercom)........................................... 82 14.1.2 Taking Snapshots........................................................... 83 14.1.3 Recording Video to iPad .................................................. 83 14.2 Playing Back Video Recorded to iPad® .
Table of contents 15.5 15.4.15 Rebooting the Camera .................................................. 115 Using Local Search to Add Cameras ........................................... 115 16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser.................................... 116 16.1 Web Configure Overview .......................................................... 117 16.2 Network ................................................................................ 117 16.2.1 Wired Network (DHCP or Fixed IP)....
1 Important Safeguards 1.1 Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • Read this guide carefully and keep it for future reference. Camera is rated for indoor use only. Do not use in wet or humid areas. Use the camera within given temperature, humidity, and voltage levels noted in the Technical Specifications. Do not use the camera near a heat source, such as a radiator. Do not point the camera directly towards the sun or a source of intense light. Do not disassemble the camera.
2 Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • iOS, Android™, PC and Mac compatible Mega-pixel for up to 1280x800 resolution at 30fps Wi-Fi & wired internet connectivity Easy connection to Wi-Fi networks with WPS1 Night vision up to 30ft with single high-power IR LED2 microSD recording & playback supported3 5 second pre-recording on SD card Sound activated alerts Push notification of events & email alerts with snap shot attachment Built-in speaker and microphone for 2-way audio H.
3 Camera Overview 1. Camera Lens: The camera has separate lenses for day/night use. 2. Light Detector: Allows the camera to detect light levels to switch between day/night use automatically. 3. Microphone: Enables 2-way audio. 4. Infrared LED: Allows the camera to see in the dark. 5. CamID Label: Shows the camera’s CamID number and a QR code for easy setup. 6. NET: Connect an Ethernet cable and connect the other end to your router (not included). 7. Speaker: Enables 2-way audio and alarms. 8.
3 Camera Overview 14. WPS Button: Used during Quick Scan WiFi setup or to connect the camera to a wireless router (not included) with a WPS button. #LX400063; r. 1.
4 Getting Started Complete the following steps to setup the camera to use your wireless network. 4.1 WiFi Setup Use this setup if the camera is within range of your wireless network. This setup does not require a wired connection to your router. NOTE Camera requires a wired connection to power. 1. Connect the power adapter to the camera and connect the other end to a power outlet. Do not connect the Ethernet cable.
4 Getting Started 2.1. Connect an Ethernet cable (included) to the NET port on the camera and connect the other end to an available LAN port (usually numbered 1~4) on your router (not included). The blue Network LED on the camera will glow blue when the camera is connected to your network. OR: 2.2. OPTIONAL — PC and Mac only: If your router supports WPS, press and hold the WPS button on your router until the WPS light turns on. Press the WPS button on the camera within 1 minute.
5 Wall or Ceiling Mounting 5.1 Installation Tips and Warnings • Camera is rated for indoor use only. Do not install in wet or humid areas. • MAKE SURE to run all power adapter and network cables at least 3ft / 1m away from cribs, bassinets, play yards, and other safe sleep environments for infants. • Do not point the camera out of a window. The camera will not be able to see at nighttime due to reflection from the Infrared LED. • Temporarily connect the camera and test it before permanent installation.
6 Connecting to Your Camera on iPhone® 6.1 WiFi Setup 1. Connect your iPhone® to your WiFi network. See your iPhone’s user guide for details on connecting to WiFi networks. 2. Download the free Lorex Ping app from the App Store. NOTE Lorex Ping is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. See www.lorextechnology.com for the latest device compatibility list. 3. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) from the home screen to open Lorex Ping. 4.
6 Connecting to Your Camera on iPhone® 7. Press the WPS button on the camera. The LEDs will start flashing. 8. Place your device about 1ft (30cm) away from the camera. The camera scans the QR code on your iPhone® to connect to the WiFi network. When the connection is successful, the camera beeps, and the “Camera Found” message below appears on your device after a few seconds. 9. Enter a name for your camera and press OK. #LX400063; r. 1.
6 Connecting to Your Camera on iPhone® 10. Tap the camera to connect. 11. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password. Tap OK. 12. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password. Tap OK. 13. Tap the camera again to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping streams live video from your camera. 6.2 Ethernet Setup 1. Download Lorex Ping from the App Store.
6 Connecting to Your Camera on iPhone® 4. From the Camera List, tap + to add a camera. 5. Enter the following information: 5.1. Under Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice. 5.2. Under ID, press the QR code button ( ) and line up the QR code printed on the back of the camera using the camera on the phone. The CamID will automatically be entered. • OR: Manually enter the CamID printed on the camera. 5.3. Under Password, enter the camera password.
6 Connecting to Your Camera on iPhone® 6. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera. 7. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password. Tap OK. 8. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password. Tap OK. 9. Tap the camera again to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping streams live video from your camera.
7 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad® 7.1 WiFi Setup 1. Connect your iPad® to your WiFi network. See your iPad’s user guide for details on connecting to WiFi networks. 2. Download the free Lorex Ping HD app from the App Store. NOTE Lorex Ping HD is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. See www.lorextechnology.com for the latest device compatibility list. 3. Tap the Lorex Ping HD icon ( ) from the home screen to open Lorex Ping. 4.
7 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad® 7. Press the WPS button on the camera. The LEDs will start flashing. 8. Place your device about 1ft (30cm) away from the camera. The camera scans the QR code on your iPad® to connect to the WiFi network. When the connection is successful, the camera beeps, and the “Camera Found” message below appears on your device after a few seconds. 9. Enter a name for your camera and press OK. 10. Tap the camera to connect. 11.
7 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad® 12. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password. Tap Done. 13. Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera. For details on using the iPad® app, see 14 iPad® App, page 82. 7.2 Ethernet Setup 1. Download the Lorex Ping HD app from the App Store. NOTE Lorex Ping HD is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. See www.lorextechnology.
7 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad® 5.1. Under Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice. 5.2. Under ID, press the QR code button ( ) and line up the QR code printed on the back of the camera using the camera on the iPad. The CamID will automatically be entered. • OR: Manually enter the CamID printed on the camera. NOTE QR code setup is not compatible with the 1st generation iPad®. If you have a 1st generation iPad®, manually enter the CamID printed on the camera into ID.
7 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad® 7. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password. Tap OK. 8. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password. Tap Done. 9. Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera. For details on using the iPad app, see 14 iPad® App, page 82. #LX400063; r. 1.
8 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™ 8.1 WiFi Setup 1. Download the free Lorex Ping app from the Google Play Store. NOTE Lorex Ping is a free application. See www.lorextechnology.com for the latest device compatibility list. 2. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) to open Lorex Ping. 3. Register your product using the Lorex Ping app by following the on-screen instructions. 4. Press Wifi Setup then tap Next. 5. Enter the password for your WiFi network and press OK.
8 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™ 6. Press the WPS button on the camera. The LEDs will start flashing. 7. Place your device about 1ft (30cm) away from the camera. The camera scans the QR code on your Android™ to connect to the WiFi network. When the connection is successful, the camera beeps, and the “Camera Found” message below appears on your device after a few seconds. 8. Enter a name for your camera and press OK. #LX400063; r. 1.
8 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™ 9. Tap the camera to connect. 10. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password. Tap OK. 11. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password. Tap OK. Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping streams live video from your camera. NOTE If you are unable to scan the QR code, see Editing Camera WiFi Network Settings.
8 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™ 3. From the Camera List, tap + to add a camera. 4. Enter the following information: 4.1. Under Camera Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice. 4.2. Under ID, press the QR code button ( ) and line up the QR code printed on the back of the camera using the camera on the Android™ phone or tablet. The CamID will automatically be entered. • OR: Manually enter the CamID printed on the camera. 4.3.
8 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™ 5. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera. 6. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password. Tap OK. 7. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password. Tap OK. 8. Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera.
9 Connecting to Your Camera on PC • For instructions on setting your camera up for WiFi, see 9.2 PC WiFi Setup, page 25. 9.1 Connecting to Your Camera on PC NOTE For PC system requirements, see 11.1 System Requirements, page 33. 1. Install the L-View software from the CD or download it from www.lorextechnology.com. 2. Double-click the L-View icon to run L-View. Connecting to your camera over the local area network (LAN): 1. When L-View opens, it scans the local network for connected cameras.
9 Connecting to Your Camera on PC 5. Under New Password, enter a password that will be used for the camera. Under Confirm Password, enter the password again. Click OK. 6. Double-click the camera again under Auto Search to connect. Enter the new password for the camera then click OK to connect. L-View connects to the camera. If you would like to save the camera password in L-View, see 11.3.2 Saving Camera Passwords, page 35. Connecting to a Camera Over the Internet (PC) 1.
9 Connecting to Your Camera on PC 5. If you have connected to this camera before, L-View connects to the camera. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, L-View will prompt you to create your own password for the camera. Click OK. 6. Under New Password, enter a password that will be used for the camera. Under Confirm Password, enter the password again. Click OK. 7. Double-click the camera again under Camera List to connect.
9 Connecting to Your Camera on PC 5. Click WiFi Scan and select your WiFi network from the list. 6. Under WPA-PSK Key or WEP Key, enter the WiFi password. Click Save & Apply. #LX400063; r. 1.
9 Connecting to Your Camera on PC 7. Click WiFi Security again and click WiFi Test (this may take up to 60 seconds) 8. When successful, Status will say Test Success. If unsuccessful, double check your wireless password and make sure your camera is close enough to the wireless router to get a good signal. 9. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera, wait 60 seconds, and then reconnect to your camera in L-View. #LX400063; r. 1.
10 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac • For instructions on setting your camera up for WiFi, see 10.2 Mac WiFi Setup, page 30. 10.1 Connecting to Your Camera on a Mac NOTE For Mac system requirements, see 12.1 System Requirements, page 46. 1. Download the L-View software from www.lorextechnology.com. 2. Extract the installer file and double-click it to run. 3. Click and drag the L-View icon to Applications to install.
10 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac 5. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you are prompted to change your password. Click OK. 6. Enter a new password and click OK. 7. Click to return to Live View, then double-click the camera ID. Enter the new password, and click OK. L-View connects to your camera and streams live video. Connecting to your Camera over the Internet (Mac) 1. Click beside Camera List and then click the New camera tab. 2.
10 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac NOTE To connect to multiple cameras, click to select a display area. The area becomes highlighted. Then, double-click the camera to open it in the selected area. 10.2 Mac WiFi Setup The camera must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable before you can set it up to use WiFi. 1. Install L-View on a Mac in your local network (must be connected to the same router as the camera) and connect to the camera. 2. Click to search for cameras on the same network. 3.
10 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac 6. Click WiFi Scan and select your WiFi network from the list 7. Under WPA-PSK Key or WEP Key, enter the WiFi password. Click Save & Apply. #LX400063; r. 1.
10 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac 8. Click WiFi Security again and click WiFi Test (this may take up to 60 seconds). 9. When successful, Status will say Test Success. If unsuccessful, double check your wireless password and make sure your camera is close enough to the wireless router to get a good signal. 10. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera, wait 60 seconds, and then reconnect to your camera in L-View. #LX400063; r. 1.
11 L-View for PC For instructions on installing and connecting to your camera using L-View, see 9 Connecting to Your Camera on PC, page 23. NOTE For Mac software instructions, see 12 L-View for Mac, page 46. 11.1 System Requirements Description Minimum System Requirements CPU 2.0 GHz (dual-core recommended) Memory 2GB Operating System Windows XP SP 2 and higher Windows 7 Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate Windows 8 Hard Drive Minimum 5~10 GB free for recordings and snapshots 11.
11 L-View for PC Video Properties 11.2.2 Press All Camera Action to open the All Camera Action menu. The All Camera Action Menu contains the following controls: • Snapshot all: Take a snapshot from all connected cameras. • Play all: Connect to all cameras selected in display grid. • Pause all: Pause video for all connected cameras. Click Pause all again to resume video. • Disconnect all: Disconnect from all connected cameras. • Clear all connection info: Remove all cameras from the display grid. 11.
11 L-View for PC • If the camera is not on the local network (i.e. you are connecting to it over the Internet), see 9 Connecting to Your Camera on PC, page 23 to add the camera to the Camera List. • Right-click on your camera to open the Camera List sub-menu. See below for instructions. 11.3.2 Saving Camera Passwords You can use the Camera List sub-menu to save the camera’s password in L-View, so you don’t have to enter the password to connect to the camera.
11 L-View for PC To save the camera password: 1. Right-click on the camera in Camera List and click ID/Password settings. 2. Under Name, enter a name for the camera that will appear in Camera List. This can be anything of your choice. 3. Under Password, enter the camera password to save the password in L-View. 4. Click OK. 11.3.3 Deleting Cameras 1. Right-click on the camera in Camera List and click Delete Camera. 2. Click Delete to confirm. 11.3.
11 L-View for PC 3. Under Bandwidth, select your available mobile bandwidth. If you are primarily connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher. 4. Check Select resolution and frame rate automatically to have the camera automatically select the resolution and frame rate based on available bandwidth.
11 L-View for PC 5. Click a recording from the list and then click Playback to view it. 6. The recording plays back in the camera display area. • To return to a live view of your camera, wait for the recording to finish, then rightclick and select Play. • OR, while the recording is still playing, right-click in the display area and select Stop then right-click again and select Play. 11.6 Configuring Camera Video Settings The Video Settings menu allows you to adjust the quality of the camera video.
11 L-View for PC The Quality tab allows you to configure image quality settings such as the camera resolution, frame rate, and bandwidth settings. To configure image quality settings: 1. Under Bandwidth, select the upload speed of your Internet connection. If your Internet connection is faster than 1.5Mbps, select 1.5Mbps. 2. Check Select the best resolution and frame rate automatically to have the camera automatically adjust the resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth.
11 L-View for PC To configure general video settings: 1. Under Video Color, select Color or Black & White. 2. Under Sharpness, select the sharpness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest). 3. Under Place, select Outdoor video if the area with the camera is brightly lit. Select Indoor Video if you notice strip lines in the image or if the picture is too dark on the Outdoor video setting. Select Indoor video + Sunlight if the picture is too bright on the Indoor Video setting.
11 L-View for PC To configure the camera status LED’s: 1. Under Status LED Control, select one of the following: • Normal: LED’s will function as normal. For details on LED functions, see 3 Camera Overview, page 3 or , page . • Always turn off: LED’s are turned off at all times. • Turn off after connected: LED’s turn on when the camera is powered on and turn off once a network connection is made. 2. Click Update to save changes.
11 L-View for PC To open the Snapshot folder: • Click Open. To change the Snapshot folder: 1. Click Change. 2. Select a new Snapshot folder and click OK to save changes. 11.7.2 Startup Options The Startup options menu allows you to configure startup options for L-View. To configure startup options: 1. Check Automatically start L-View when Windows starts to have L-View open when your computer is turned on. 2.
11 L-View for PC To configure your camera to use a fixed IP address: 1. Check Connect to the camera with a fixed IP address to enable cameras to use fixed IP addresses. 2. Click OK to save changes. 3. In the camera list, right-click the camera you would like to configure and select Assign IP Address. 4. Enter the camera’s internal IP address and click OK. 11.7.4 Login (Enabling a Password to Access L-View) The Login menu allows you to enable a password to open L-View.
11 L-View for PC 2. Under User Name and Password, enter the desired user name and password that must be used when you open L-View. 3. Click OK to save changes. The next time you exit L-View and re-open it, it will ask you for a password to log in. 11.7.5 Image Ratio The Image Ratio menu allows you to configure L-View to preserve the original aspect ratio of the video, or to allow the video to stretch to fill the display area. To configure Image Ratio: 1.
11 L-View for PC 2. Click OK. L-View will check online for software updates when it opens. If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to install the update. NOTE L-View will also check for camera updates when a new firmware is available. If a new camera firmware is available, click OK and enter the admin user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank). Then, wait for the upgrade to complete. Do not unplug the camera power cable or Ethernet cable during firmware updates.
12 L-View for Mac L-View for Mac allows you to view your camera on a Mac computer. L-View for Mac is available as a free download from www.lorextechnology.com. For instructions on connecting to your camera using Mac, see 10 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac, page 28. 12.1 System Requirements Description Minimum System Requirements CPU 2.0 GHz (dual-core recommended) Memory 2GB Operating System OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard (Intel Processors only) Hard Drive Minimum 5~10 GB free for recordings 12.
12 L-View for Mac 3. Playback: Click to open Playback mode. For details, see 12.4.1 Playing Back Video from Your Mac’s Hard Drive, page 49. 4. 5. Live View: Click to open Live View mode. Auto Search: Click to open Auto Search mode. For details, see 12.3.1 Adding Cameras to Camera List, page 48. 6. All Camera Action: Click to perform an action on all cameras. 7. Recording Controls: • Connect/Disconnect: Click to disconnect from the camera. Click again when not viewing live video to reconnect.
12 L-View for Mac 12.3 Camera List (Managing Cameras) The Camera List is used to save connection information for your cameras, so you don’t have to re-enter the ID or password each time you connect. It also allows you to configure certain camera settings (see 12.6 Using Camera List to Modify Camera Settings, page 51). 12.3.1 Adding Cameras to Camera List • If the camera is on the same network as the computer, click to search for cameras on the same network.
12 L-View for Mac 12.4 Recording Video to Your Mac’s Hard Drive You can manually record video to your computer’s hard drive. To record video to your Mac’s hard drive: 1. Press the recording button ( green during recording. ) to start recording. The recording button will turn 2. Press the recording button again ( 12.4.1 ) to stop recording. Playing Back Video from Your Mac’s Hard Drive You can playback video files you have saved to your Mac’s hard drive in L-View.
12 L-View for Mac 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. 4.7. 4.8. 4.9. Select playback mode (Local or SD Card) Return to live video Search Full-screen Stop Pause Play Select playback time Select playback volume level 12.5 Playing Back Recordings on the microSD card with L-View You can use L-View to play back recordings on the camera’s microSD card (not included). To set up microSD recording, you must use the camera’s web configuration tool. For details, see 16.4.
12 L-View for Mac 3. Click the arrow beside a date to view video recorded on that date. Double-click the file you would like to play back. NOTE Video timestamps are shown using hhmmss format (e.g. 103045 is 10:30:45am). 4. To return to live video, click . 12.6 Using Camera List to Modify Camera Settings You can use L-View to configure certain settings for the camera. TIP: Change only one camera setting at a time before clicking Update so you can judge the effects.
12 L-View for Mac To configure image quality settings: 1. Right-click on the camera in Camera List and select Video settings. Select the Quality tab. 2. Click Update to save changes. Enter the camera admin user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) and click OK. Click OK to close the settings window. NOTE The camera may reboot after settings are changed. Wait about 15 seconds and then double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera. 3.
12 L-View for Mac 4. Check Auto Enabled to have the camera automatically adjust the resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth. If you set the resolution to adjust automatically, go straight to step 6. Or, un-check it to manually configure the resolution (step 4) and frame rate (step 5). 5. Resolution: Manually select either 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA), 1024x768, or 1280x800 resolution. Higher resolution settings will give you a better, more detailed picture, but requires more bandwidth.
12 L-View for Mac 6. Frame rate: Manually select the frame rate between 30fps (highest) and 1fps (lowest). 30fps is real time video, meaning that movement in the image will appear smooth, with no choppiness. 7. Check Microphone to enable audio recording. 12.6.2 Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings) The Video tab allows you to configure general video settings, such as color and brightness settings. To configure general video settings: 1.
12 L-View for Mac 2. Click Update to save changes. Enter the camera admin user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) and click OK. Click OK to exit the settings window. NOTE The camera may reboot after settings are changed. Wait about 30 seconds and then double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera. 3. Click OK to confirm settings. Click Update to save changes to the camera. 4. Under Video Color, select Colored or Black & White. 5.
12 L-View for Mac To configure the camera status LED’s: 1. Click beside the camera you want to edit in Camera List and click Video setting. Then, select the Control tab. 2. Under Status LED Control, select one of the following: • Normal: LED’s will function as normal. For details on LED functions, see 3 Camera Overview, page 3 or , page . • Always turn off: LED’s are turned off at all times.
12 L-View for Mac 12.6.5 Configuring Night Mode Settings Configure when the camera uses day or night mode. When day mode is on, the camera sees in color. When night mode is on, the camera sees in black and white, and the Infrared LED turns on to enable night vision. To configure night mode settings: 1. Right-click on the camera you want to configure in Camera List and select Night mode control. #LX400063; r. 1.
12 L-View for Mac 2. Select one of the following: • Auto: Camera will automatically switch between day mode or night mode, based on the amount of light in the room. • Schedule: Camera will switch between day mode and night mode at a scheduled time each day. If using this option, use the first set of drop-down menus to select (in 24-hour time) the time the camera will switch to night mode and the second set of drop-down menus to select when the camera will return to day mode.
13 iPhone® App The app for iPhone® is called Lorex Ping. For instructions on connecting to your camera using an iPhone®, see 6 Connecting to Your Camera on iPhone®, page 8. 13.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for iPhone® You can use Lorex Ping in portrait or landscape mode. Tilt the phone to switch between portrait or landscape. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
13 iPhone® App 1.1. 1.2. 13.1.2 Turn off 2–way-audio Adjust speaker volume Taking Snapshots • While viewing, tap to take a snapshot from the camera. You can view snapshots using the Camera app or save photos to your computer by connecting your iPhone® to your computer using a USB cable. 13.1.3 Recording Video to iPhone® You can manually record video from your camera directly to your iPhone’s built in memory. To record video to your iPhone’s memory: 1. While viewing, tap 2. Tap to start recording.
13 iPhone® App 2. Tap the name of the camera you would like to select. 3. Tap the date of the video recording you would like to playback. Then tap the desired video file to start playback. 4. Use the on-screen video controls to control playback. Tap Stop to return to the file list. 13.3 Playing Back Video Recorded on microSD on iPhone® You can playback video recorded on the camera microSD card (not included) on your iPhone®. For details on setting up microSD recording, see 13.5.
13 iPhone® App 4. The camera scans for recorded video files and shows a list of days with recorded video. Tap a day to view recordings created on that day. 5. Tap a recording to play it. 6. Tap Disconnect to return to the recordings list. 13.3.1 Deleting Video Recordings on microSD You can delete video recorded on the camera microSD card (not included) using your iPhone®. For details on setting up microSD recording, see 13.5.12 Configuring microSD Recording, page 76. To delete video recordings: 1.
13 iPhone® App 4. Tap next to the video recording you would like to delete, then tap Delete. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion. Tap OK. 5. Tap Done. 13.4 Using Playback 1. From the Camera List, tap Playback ( ). NOTE If you are still connected to the camera, tap Disconnect to return to the Camera List. Disconnect only appears when holding the phone in portrait mode. 2. Tap the name of the camera you would like to select. 3. Tap the date of the video recording you would like to playback.
13 iPhone® App 13.5 Using Camera List to Edit Camera Settings You can use the Camera List to adjust the connections settings or other settings for your camera. To access Camera Settings: 1. Tap Camera List . Then tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. For certain menus, you will need to enter the camera admin user name and password before you may change settings. By default, the admin user name is admin and the password is left blank. 13.5.
13 iPhone® App To edit camera connection settings: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Change the Name and Password as needed. 3. Under Dynamic icon update, select ON to have the camera icon automatically update every time you connect to the camera, or select OFF to keep the icon as is. 4.
13 iPhone® App 2. Tap next to the camera you would like to delete then tap Delete to confirm. 3. Tap Done. 13.5.3 Editing Motion/Sound Notification Settings (Push Notifications) Push Notifications can send a notification straight to your iPhone® when motion or sound is detected by the camera. Push Alarm Notifications go directly to the notifications area on your device. To configure motion / sound push notifications: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera. #LX400063; r. 1.
13 iPhone® App 2. Tap Alarm Notification. 3. Under Motion, select ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when motion is detected using video motion detection or OFF to disable. 4. Under Motion sensitivity, select the sensitivity for video motion detection push notifications between 1 (highest sensitivity) and 10 (lowest sensitivity) and press OK. 5. Under Sound, select ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when sound is detected by the camera or OFF to disable.
13 iPhone® App 2. Tap Stream Settings. 3. Under Bandwidth, select the bandwidth for your mobile connection. If you are mainly connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher. 4. Under Auto, select ON to have the camera automatically select the resolution and frame rate based on available bandwidth. If you set the resolution and frame rate to automatic, go straight to step 7. Or, select OFF to manually select the resolution (step 5) and frame rate (step 6). 5.
13 iPhone® App 3. Tap Video. 4. Configure the following: 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. 4.7. 4.8. Video color: Select Colored to view the camera in color or select Black & white. Tap Video to return to Video settings. Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest). Tap Video to return to Video settings. Sharpness: Manually adjust the sharpness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest). Tap Video to return to Video settings.
13 iPhone® App 13.5.6 Configuring LED Control and Motion Detection Sensitivity Configure the behavior of the camera status LED's. This is useful if you want the camera to be harder to spot at night. You can also configure the sensitivity for video motion detection. To configure LED’s and motion detection sensitivity: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera. 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Control. 3. Under Status LED, select one of the following: • Normal: LED's will function as normal.
13 iPhone® App 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Night mode control. #LX400063; r. 1.
13 iPhone® App 3. Select one of the following: • Auto: Camera will automatically switch between day mode or night mode, based on the amount of light in the room. • Schedule: Camera will switch between day mode and night mode at a scheduled times each day. If using this option, tap under Schedule time of night mode, use the sliders to set the Start time (when night mode begins each day) and End time (when night mode ends each day), then tap OK. • Manual: Manually select day mode or night mode.
13 iPhone® App 2. Tap Camera Settings. 3. Tap Network then Wired Network. 4. Select DHCP (recommended) to allow the camera to automatically obtain an IP address from the router or Static to use fixed IP address settings. If you select Static, configure your IP Address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, DNS1, and DNS2. 5. Tap Update to save your settings. 13.5.9 Editing Camera WiFi Network Settings Configure WiFi network settings for the camera. To edit camera WiFi settings: 1. In Camera List, tap 2. 3. 4.
13 iPhone® App 6. Wait for the update to complete. 7. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera. It will connect to the WiFi network. When it is connected, the blue Network LED will be on or flashing. 8. Press Camera Settings then Camera List to exit the edit camera screen. 9. Tap the camera in the Camera List to connect. If you cannot connect, check to make sure you have entered the correct wireless password and that the camera is in signal range of your wireless router. 13.5.
13 iPhone® App 7. Enter up to 3 email addresses under Recipient 1~3 that will receive email alarms. 8. Tap Update to save your changes. NOTE If you want to use a custom SMTP server to send Email messages, click SMTP Settings, enter your SMTP server information, and tap OK. 13.5.11 Enabling Speaker Alarms Configure the siren. The siren can be set up to go off when the camera detects motion. This is helpful if you want to scare off intruders. To configure speaker alarms: 1.
13 iPhone® App 4. Under Speaker Alarm Trigger, check the triggers that will cause speaker alarms: • Motion: Use Video motion detection to trigger audio alarms. Video motion detection looks for movement in the image to determine if there is motion. This means that there may be false alarms caused by changes in lighting, trees moving in the wind, etc. • Schedule: Create speaker alarms based on the settings set in the Scheduling menu. • Disable: Disable speaker alarms. 5.
13 iPhone® App 6. Check one of the following recording options: • Always Recording: Camera will record continuously at all times. • Schedule Recording: Camera will record according to settings set in the recording schedule. NOTE To enable Motion detection recording using iPhone®, you must use Schedule recording. Then, create a schedule in the Scheduling menu with Motion trigger selected. 7.
13 iPhone® App 6. Under Email Alarm, check Motion trigger to send an email alarm based on video motion. 7. Under Speaker Alarm, check Motion trigger to create a speaker alarm based on video motion. 8. Under SD card record, check Continuous for the camera to record to microSD continuously during the scheduled time. Check Motion trigger to record when video motion is triggered during the scheduled time. #LX400063; r. 1.
13 iPhone® App 9. Under Time period, select one of the following: • Fixed time: Create a one time schedule (for example, if you are going on vacation, and would like to record all the time). Tap then tap Start and End and use the sliders to configure the exact date and time when you would like the schedule to start and end. Tap OK. • Every week: Create a weekly recording schedule. Tap and check the days you would like the schedule to apply to.
13 iPhone® App 3. Tap Update to save your changes. 13.5.14 Configuring the Camera Date and Time Configure the camera date and time. The camera syncs with an Internet NTP time server to automatically provide the correct time, once you have configured your time zone and daylight savings time settings. To set the camera date and time: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Camera Settings. 3. Tap Admin then Date/Time. 4. Tap Time Zone. 5.
13 iPhone® App 6. Tap Update to save your changes. Tap OK. The camera will reboot to apply the new time zone. 13.5.15 Rebooting the Camera 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Camera Settings. 3. Tap Admin then Reboot. 4. Tap OK to confirm. 13.6 Using Local Search to Add Cameras You can use the Local Search Menu to automatically add the ID's for cameras on your local network. To add cameras using local search: 1. Tap the Local Search button ( ). 2.
14 iPad® App The app for iPad® is called Lorex Ping HD. For instructions on connecting to your camera using iPad®, see 7 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad®, page 13. 14.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping HD 1. Disconnect from / connect to camera 2. Information 3. Record to iPad® 4. Snapshot 5. Activate 2–way-audio (speaker required) 6. Perform action to all cameras 7. View selected camera in single-channel view 8. 4–camera view 9. 6–camera view 10. Full-screen 11. Mute audio 12. Adjust volume 14.1.
14 iPad® App 14.1.2 Taking Snapshots • While viewing, tap to take a snapshot from the camera. You can view snapshots using the Camera app or save photos to your computer by connecting your iPad® to your computer using a USB cable. NOTE There is no Camera app on 1st generation iPads. To view your snapshots, you must connect the iPad to your computer using a USB cable. 14.1.3 Recording Video to iPad You can manually record video from your camera directly to your iPad’s built in memory.
14 iPad® App 14.3 Playing Back Video Recorded to microSD on iPad® You can playback video recorded on the camera microSD card (not included) on your iPad®. For details on setting up microSD recording, see 14.4.12 Configuring microSD Recording, page 94. To play back video recorded on the camera microSD card: 1. Tap the Playback button ( ) then tap SD Card. 2. Select the camera you would like to playback from. 3. The camera scans for recorded video files and shows a list of days with recorded video.
14 iPad® App To edit camera connection settings: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Change the Name and Password as needed. 3. Under Dynamic icon update, select ON to have the camera icon automatically update every time you connect to the camera, or select OFF to keep the icon as is. 4.
14 iPad® App 14.4.3 Editing Motion/ Sound Notification Settings (Push Notifications) Push Alarm Notifications can be set up to create a notification straight to your iPad® when motion or sound is detected by the camera. Push Alarm Notifications go directly to the notifications area on your device. To enable Push Alarm Notifications: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera. 2. Tap Alarm notification.
14 iPad® App 14.4.4 Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings Configure the camera image quality settings for streaming to mobile devices (i.e. smartphones and tablets). Please note that less bandwidth is generally available over mobile networks than over WiFi or Ethernet. To edit mobile streaming settings: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera. 2. Tap Stream Settings. 3. Under Bandwidth, select the bandwidth for your mobile connection.
14 iPad® App 3. Tap Video. 4. Configure the following: 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. 4.7. 4.8. Video color: Select Colored to view the camera in color or select Black & white. Tap Done to return to Video settings. Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest). Tap Done to return to Video settings. Sharpness: Manually adjust the sharpness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest). Tap Done to return to Video settings.
14 iPad® App NOTE For certain menus, you will need to enter the camera admin user name and password before you may change settings. By default, the admin user name is admin and the password is left blank. 14.4.6 Configuring LED Control and Motion Detection Sensitivity Configure the behavior of the camera status LED's. This is useful if you want the camera to be harder to spot at night. You can also configure the sensitivity for video motion detection.
14 iPad® App 14.4.7 Configuring Night Mode Settings Configure when the camera uses day or night mode. When day mode is on, the camera sees in color. When night mode is on, the camera sees in black and white, and the Infrared LED turns on to enable night vision. To configure Day/Night mode: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Night Mode Control. 3.
14 iPad® App 3. Tap Network then Wired Network. 4. Select DHCP (recommended) to allow the camera to automatically obtain an IP address from the router or Static to use fixed IP address settings. If you select Static, configure your IP Address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, DNS1, and DNS2. 5. Tap Update to save your settings. 14.4.9 Editing Camera WiFi Network Settings Configure WiFi network settings for the camera. To edit camera WiFi settings: 1.
14 iPad® App 5. Tap a WiFi network and enter the password to connect. • To connect to a hidden WiFi network, tap Other. Enter the SSID and select the security type and tap Done. Tap the network name from the list and enter the password. 6. Wait for the update to complete. 7. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera. It will connect to the WiFi network. When it is connected, the blue Network LED will be on or flashing. 8. Tap next to the camera to exit the edit camera screen. 9.
14 iPad® App 6. Check the following trigger options for email alarms: • Motion: Use Video motion detection to trigger email alarms. Video motion detection looks for movement in the image to determine if there is motion. This means that there may be false alarms caused by changes in lighting, trees moving in the wind, etc. • Schedule: Send email alarms based on the settings configured in the Scheduling menu. 7. Under Send Email, select ON to enable email notifications. 8.
14 iPad® App 6. Tap Alarm Test to sound a test alarm. 7. Tap Update to save your settings. 14.4.12 Configuring microSD Recording Configure video recording to the microSD card (required; not included). To playback recordings saved on the microSD card, use L-View or the iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ apps. To configure microSD card recording: 1. Make sure a microSD card (not included) is inserted into the camera. It is recommended to format the microSD card before using it with the camera. 2.
14 iPad® App 14.4.13 Configuring the Camera Recording and Alarm Schedule Configure schedules for recording and alarms. Schedules can be configured separately for alarms and recording. You can configure up to 12 schedules. To create a schedule for alarms or recording: 1. First, you must enable alarms or recording to use the schedule. 2. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 3. Tap Camera Settings. 4. Tap Schedule then Scheduling. 5. Tap Add Schedule. 6.
14 iPad® App 9. Under Time period, select one of the following: • Every week: Create a weekly recording schedule. Tap and check the days you would like the schedule to apply to. Tap Start and End and use the sliders to configure the start and end time for the schedule. Tap Done. • Every day: Create a daily recording schedule. Tap then tap Start and End and use the sliders to configure the start and end time for the schedule. Tap Done.
14 iPad® App 3. Tap Login then Date/Time. 4. Tap Time Zone. 5. Use the slider to select your time zone. • If your region observes Daylight Savings Time, check Daylight Savings Time. Tap Start Time and End Time, use the sliders to configure the start and end time for Daylight Savings Time and then tap Done. 6. Tap Update to save your changes. Tap OK. The camera will reboot to apply the new time zone. 14.4.15 Rebooting the Camera 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2.
14 iPad® App 14.5 Using Local Search to Add Cameras You can use the Local Search Menu to automatically add the ID's for cameras on your local network. To add cameras using local search: 1. Tap the Local Search button ( ). 2. Lorex Ping automatically scans for cameras on your local network. Tap Search to rescan. 3. Tap a camera from the list. The Add camera screen comes on with the camera ID already entered. 4. Enter a Name of your choice and enter the camera Password.
15 Android™ App The app for Android™ is called Lorex Ping. For instructions on connecting to your camera using Android™, see 8 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™, page 18. 15.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for Android™ You can use Lorex Ping in portrait or landscape mode. Tilt the phone to switch between portrait or landscape. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
15 Android™ App computer, connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. See your Android™ device’s Instruction Manual for details. 15.1.3 Recording Video to Android™ You can manually record video to the built-in memory on your Android™ device. To record video to your Android™ device: 1. Press the record button ( ) to begin recording. 2. Press the record button ( below. ) again to stop recording. To view the recorded video, see 15.
15 Android™ App 4. Use the on-screen controls to control playback. Tap Disconnect to close the file. 15.3 Playing Back Video Recorded on microSD on Android™ You can playback video recorded on the camera microSD card (not included) on your Android™ phone or tablet. For details on setting up microSD recording, see 15.4.12 Enabling microSD Recording, page 112. To play back video recorded on the camera microSD card: 1. Tap Camera List for. . Then tap next to the camera you want to view recordings 2.
15 Android™ App 4. Tap a day to view recordings for that day. Tap a recording to view it. 15.3.1 Deleting Video Recordings on microSD You can delete video recorded on the camera microSD card (not included) using your Android™ phone or tablet. For details on setting up microSD recording, see 15.4.12 Enabling microSD Recording, page 112. To delete video recordings: 1. Tap Camera List delete . Then tap next to the camera with recordings you want to 2. Tap SD card playback.
15 Android™ App 4. Tap a day to view recordings created on that day. 5. Tap next to the video recording you would like to delete, then tap OK to confirm. 15.4 Using Camera List to Edit Camera Settings You can use the Camera List to adjust the connection or other settings for your camera. To access Camera Settings: • Tap Camera List . Then tap next to the camera you would like to edit. The Camera List Settings Menu appears.
15 Android™ App 15.4.1 Editing Camera Connection Settings You can edit your camera connection information. This is useful if you change the password of the camera or if you want to save the admin user name and password, so you don’t have to enter it to make settings changes. To edit camera connection settings: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Edit ID/Password. 3. Edit the Camera Name and Password as needed. 4.
15 Android™ App 2. Tap Stream Settings. 3. Under Bandwidth, select the bandwidth for your mobile connection. If you are mainly connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher. 4. Under Auto, tap to select ON to have the camera automatically select the resolution and frame rate based on available bandwidth. If you choose to set the resolution and frame rate automatically, go straight to step 7. Or, select OFF to manually select the resolution (step 5) and frame rate (step 6).
15 Android™ App 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. 3.7. 3.8. Video color: Select Color to view the camera in color or select Black & white. Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest). Sharpness: Manually adjust the sharpness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest). Low Light Sensitivity: Set the camera’s sensitivity in low light environments between Very High (highest), High, and Normal (lowest). Place: Select Outdoor video for well lit environments.
15 Android™ App 4. Under Motion Sensitivity, select the motion detection sensitivity between 1 (High) and 10 (Low). If Motion Detection Sensitivity is set to 1, motion detection will be triggered if a moving object is larger than 1% of the video area. If it is set to 10, a moving object must be larger than 10% of the video area to trigger motion detection. 5. Tap Video Settings when finished making changes, then tap Update to save your settings. 15.4.
15 Android™ App 3. Select one of the following: • Auto: Camera will automatically switch between day mode or night mode, based on the amount of light in the room. • Schedule: Camera will switch between day mode and night mode at scheduled times each day. If using this option, tap under Schedule time of night mode, use the sliders to set the Start time (when night mode begins each day) and End time (when night mode ends each day), then tap OK. • Manual: Manually select day mode or night mode.
15 Android™ App 2. Tap Alarm Notification. 3. Under Motion, tap to select ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when motion is detected using video motion detection or OFF to disable. 4. Under Sound, tap to select ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when sound is detected by the camera or OFF to disable. Under Sound Sensitivity, select a sensitivity for Sound Push Alarm Notifications between 1 (lowest) and 10 (highest). 5. Tap Update to save your settings. 15.4.
15 Android™ App 3. Tap Network then WiFi Network. 4. Check WiFi to enable WiFi on the camera and scan for available networks. 5. Tap a WiFi network and enter the password to connect. • To connect to a hidden WiFi network, tap Other. Enter the SSID, select the security type, and tap Add. Tap the network name from the list and enter the password. 6. Wait for the update to complete. 7. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera. It will connect to the WiFi network.
15 Android™ App 5. Under Motion sensitivity, select the motion detection sensitivity between 1 (High) and 10 (Low). If Motion Detection Sensitivity is set to 1, motion detection will be triggered if a moving object is larger than 1% of the video area. If it is set to 10, a moving object must be larger than 10% of the video area to trigger motion detection. 6. Select from the following trigger options for email alarms: • Scheduling: Send email alarms based on the settings configured under Schedule.
15 Android™ App 15.4.12 Enabling microSD Recording Configure video recording to the microSD card (required; not included). To playback recordings saved on the microSD card, use L-View or the iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ apps. To configure microSD card recording: 1. Make sure a microSD card (not included) is inserted into the camera. It is recommended to format the microSD card before using it with the camera. 2. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 3. Tap Camera Settings. 4.
15 Android™ App 5. Tap Add Schedule. 6. Under Email Alarm, check Motion trigger to send an email alarm based on video motion. 7. Under Speaker Alarm, check Motion trigger to create an speaker alarm based on video motion. PIR triggered is not supported. 8. Under SD card record, check Continuous for the camera to record to microSD continuously during the scheduled time. Check Motion trigger to record when video motion is triggered during the scheduled time. 9.
15 Android™ App To delete a Schedule: 1. From the Scheduling menu, press the Android™ menu button and tap Delete. 2. Select the schedule you want to delete and tap Delete. 3. Tap Update to save your changes. 15.4.14 Configuring the Camera Date and Time Configure the camera date and time. The camera syncs with an Internet NTP time server to automatically provide the correct time, once you have configured your time zone and daylight savings time settings. To set the camera date and time: 1.
15 Android™ App 6. If your region observes Daylight Savings Time, check Daylight Savings Time. Tap Start Time and End Time, use the sliders to configure the start and end time for Daylight Savings Time and then tap OK. 7. Tap Update to save your changes. The camera will reboot to apply the new time zone. 15.4.15 Rebooting the Camera 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Camera Settings. 3. Tap Admin then Reboot. 4. Tap OK to confirm. 15.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser Web Configure lets you modify camera settings using a web browser. To access Web Configure: 1. • Windows users: Open L-View, right-click on the camera ID under Auto Search, and click Web configure. • Mac users: Open L-View, and click to access Auto Search. Click side the camera ID you want to configure. be- NOTE Your computer must be on the same network as the camera to use Web Configure.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 16.1 Web Configure Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. Information: View information about the camera and camera settings. Network: Configure wired/wireless network settings. Connect to a wireless network. Video: Configure camera video and streaming settings. Schedule: Configure recording settings and schedules. Configure email and audio alarms. 5. Admin: Configure the camera date and time, passwords, and LED’s. Restart the camera. Perform system upgrades. 6.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure the camera to use DHCP or fixed IP: 1. Select one of the following: • Obtain an IP address automatically (recommended): Use DHCP and allow the camera to obtain an IP address from the router automatically. • Use the following IP address: Use a fixed IP address and manually enter the IP address information. 2. If you selected Use the following IP address, configure the following: • IP address: Enter the IP address the camera will use.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 1. Perform one of the following: • To Scan available WiFi networks, click WiFi Scan. • To connect to a hidden WiFi network, select Enable Wifi function, and manually fill out the SSID, Security mode (i.e. encryption type), and the WEP or WPA-PSK Key. Click Save & Apply. Refresh the page and select WiFi test. When the test is successful, disconnect the camera from Ethernet.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure camera video quality settings: TIP: Change only one camera image quality setting at a time before clicking Save & Apply so you can judge the effects. 1. Configure the following, as needed: • Internet speed: Select the upload speed of your Internet connection. If your Internet connection is faster than 1.5Mbps, select 1.5Mbps.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 16.3.2 Mobile Video Set streaming settings for connecting using a smartphone or tablet. Note that less bandwidth is generally available when connecting to the camera over a mobile cellular network than when connecting using broadband Internet. To configure mobile streaming settings: 1. Under Mobile bandwidth, select your available mobile bandwidth. If you are primarily connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher. 2.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure Day/Night mode: 1. Select one of the following: • Automatic day and night mode switch: Camera will automatically switch between day mode or night mode, based on the amount of light in the room. • Scheduled time of night mode: Camera will switch between day mode and night mode at a scheduled times each day.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure Email Alarms: 1. Under Email/FTP Trigger, select one of the following alarm triggers: • Motion: Use Video motion detection to trigger email alarms. Video motion detection looks for movement in the image to determine if there is motion. This means that there may be false alarms caused by changes in lighting, trees moving in the wind, etc. • Schedule: Send email alarms based on the settings configured under Schedule. see 16.4.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure speaker alarms: 1. Under Speaker Alarm Trigger, select one of the following alarm triggers: • Motion: Use Video motion detection to trigger audio alarms. Video motion detection looks for movement in the image to determine if there is motion. This means that there may be false alarms caused by changes in lighting, trees moving in the wind, etc. • Schedule: Create audio alarms based on the settings set in the Schedule. see 16.4.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure microSD card recording: 1. Make sure a microSD card (not included) is inserted into the camera. It is recommended to format the microSD card before using it with the camera. 2. Select one of the following recording options: • Always Recording: Record continuously, all the time to microSD card. • Schedule Recording: Record according to the settings set in the Schedule. • Disable Recording: Do not record. 3.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 2. Check which alarm or recording types will use this schedule: • Email/ftp Alarm: Check to use this schedule for Email Alarms. Select Motion triggered to send an email alarm based on video motion. • Speaker Alarm: Check to use this schedule for Email Alarms. Select Motion triggered to create an audio alarm based on video motion. • SD Card Recording: Check to use this schedule for microSD recording.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure the admin user name and password used to login to Web Configure: 1. Under Username, enter the desired admin user name for the camera. The default is admin. 2. Under Password, enter the desired admin password for the camera. By default, the password field is left blank when logging in. Repeat the password under Password confirm. 3. Click Save & Apply to apply the settings to the camera.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure the LED’s: 1. Select one of the following: • Normal LED display: LED’s will function as normal. For details on LED functions, see 3 Camera Overview, page 3 or , page . • Turn off LED display always: LED’s are turned off at all times. • Turn off LED display after network connected: LED’s turn on when the camera is powered on and turn off once a network connection is made. 2. Click Save & Apply to apply settings to the camera. 16.5.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser WARNING It is highly recommended to set the date and time when first setting up your system. Inaccurate time stamps may render your footage unusable for court evidence To set the camera date and time: 1. Under Time Zone, select your time zone. 2. Select Enable under Daylight Savings Time if your region observes Daylight Savings Time. Configure the Start Time and End Time for Daylight Savings Time if needed. 3.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 2. • Windows users: Open L-View, right-click on the camera ID under Auto Search, and click Web configure. • Mac users: Open L-View, and click to access Auto Search. Click side the camera ID you want to configure. be- 3. Type the camera admin user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) and click Ok to log into the camera. 4. Click Admin then click Upgrade. #LX400063; r. 1.
16 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 5. Select Upgrade from local file. 6. Click Browse, locate the firmware upgrade file, and then click Open. 7. Click Upgrade. Wait for the firmware upgrade to complete. Do not disconnect the power or network cable during the firmware upgrade. The camera will reboot once firmware upgrade is complete. 16.5.5 Reboot Restart the camera from your Internet browser.
17 Technical Specifications Specification Value Mode: Day & Night Power: 5V (USB) — 12V, 1A Processors: RISC CPU, hardware video processing and compression. Network interface: Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX, Auto-MDIX, RJ-45 Wireless interface: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Image sensor: HD up to 1280x800 resolution 1/4” Megapixel Color CMOS Separate sensors for day and night with automatic gain, white balance, exposure and brightness control Light sensitivity: 0.
17 Technical Specifications Specification Value Weight: 84g / 0.19lbs (including camera bracket) Approvals: EMC — CE, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B, IC Class B Wireless RF — CE, FCC Part 15 Subpart C, RSS210 Operating conditions: 0–50°C Humditiy 20–80% RH (non-condensing) As our product is subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Corporation & subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications & prices without notice and without incurring any obligation. #LX400063; r. 1.
18 Cleaning and Disposal Clean camera with a slightly damp cloth or an anti-static cloth. Never use cleaning agents or abrasive solvents. • Do not clean any part of the product with cleaners with thinners or other solvents and chemicals. This may cause permanent damage to the product which is not covered by the warranty. When necessary, clean it with a damp cloth.
19 Notices WARNING Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the device. FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15, subpart C, of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
20 Troubleshooting WPS Wireless Setup does not work or router does not support WPS: • If using a smartphone or tablet, connect your device to your WiFi network and press the WiFi setup button in Lorex Ping. Follow the on-screen instructions to setup WiFi. • If using a PC or Mac, connect the camera to the router using Ethernet and manually setup the camera to use WiFi. See 9.2 PC WiFi Setup, page 25 or 10.2 Mac WiFi Setup, page 30. WiFi is not working: • Camera has not been setup to use WiFi.
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