USER’S GUIDE LNC254 Series
USER’S GUIDE LNC254 Series #LX400072; r.
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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 Camera Overview ................................................................................2 3 Getting Started ..................................................................................
Table of contents 10.8.1 Directories (Opening or Changing the Snapshot/ Recording Folder) .......................................................... 49 10.8.2 Startup Options ............................................................. 49 10.8.3 Fixed IP Access ............................................................. 50 10.8.4 Login (Enabling a Password to Access L-View) ..................... 51 10.8.5 Image Ratio .................................................................. 51 10.8.
Table of contents 12.6 12.5.11 Enabling Speaker Alarms................................................. 84 12.5.12 Configuring microSD Recording ........................................ 84 12.5.13 Configuring the Camera Recording and Alarm Schedule...................................................................... 85 12.5.14 Configuring the Camera Date and Time .............................. 88 12.5.15 Rebooting the Camera ....................................................
Table of contents 14.5 14.4.7 Enabling Motion/Sound Push Alarm Notifications ................ 14.4.8 Editing Camera Wired Network Settings ............................ 14.4.9 Editing Camera WiFi Network Settings.............................. 14.4.10 Enabling Email Notifications ........................................... 14.4.11 Enabling Speaker Alarms............................................... 14.4.12 Enabling microSD Recording .......................................... 14.4.
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 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. Speaker: Enables 2-way audio and alarms. 6. Reset Button: While the camera is powered on, press with a pin or small object for at least 4 seconds to reset the camera to factory defaults.
2 Camera Overview 12. / Network Indicator Light (Blue): Glows when connected to an Ethernet or WiFi network. Flashes when sending or receiving data. 13. / Status Indicator Light (Red): Glows when camera is connected to the Internet. Flashes when there is a connection problem. 14. CamID Label: Shows the camera’s CamID number and a QR code for easy setup. #LX400072; r.
3 Getting Started Complete the following steps to setup the camera to use your wireless network. 3.1 Ethernet Setup Complete the following steps to setup the camera with a wired connection to your router. 1. Connect the power adapter to the camera and connect the other end to a power outlet. 2. Connect the camera to your local network: 2.1.
3 Getting Started 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. The camera will automatically connect to your WiFi network and the Network LED on the camera will turn on. NOTE Not all routers support WPS, and the location of the WPS button on your router depends on your router model. Check your router’s instruction manual for details.
3 Getting Started Choose the device you want to connect to the camera with from the list below to complete the rest of the WiFi connection process: • To connect to the camera on iPhone, see 5 Connecting to Your Camera on iPhone®, page 8 • To connect to the camera on iPad, see 6 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad® • To connect to the camera on Android, see 7 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™, page 18 • To connect to the camera on PC, see 8 Connecting to Your Camera on PC, page 23 • To connect to the cam
4 Wall or Ceiling Mounting 4.1 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.
5 Connecting to Your Camera on iPhone® 5.1 Ethernet Setup 1. Download Lorex Ping from the App Store. NOTE Lorex Ping is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. 2. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) from the home screen to open Lorex Ping. 3. Register your product using the Lorex Ping app by following the on-screen instructions. 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.
5 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.
5 Connecting to Your Camera on iPhone® 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. Register your product using the Lorex Ping app by following the on-screen instructions. 5. Press Wifi Setup then tap Next. 6.
5 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. 10. Tap the camera to connect. #LX400072; r.
5 Connecting to Your Camera on iPhone® 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. #LX400072; r.
6 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad® Follow the steps below to get up and running on an iPhone®, using WiFi or Ethernet. Ensure you have completed the appropriate physical setup detailed in 3 Getting Started , page 4 before you start. 6.1 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.com for the latest device compatibility list. 2.
6 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad® 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. 5.3. Under Password, enter the camera password.
6 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad® 6.2 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.
6 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.
6 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 13 iPad® App, page 91. #LX400072; r.
7 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™ Follow the steps below to get up and running on an Android™ phone or tablet, using WiFi or Ethernet. Ensure you have completed the appropriate physical setup detailed in 3 Getting Started , page 4 before you start. 7.1 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.
7 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. #LX400072; r.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
8 Connecting to Your Camera on PC Follow the steps below to get up and running on a PC. Ensure you have completed the appropriate physical setup detailed in 3 Getting Started , page 4 before you start. • For instructions on setting your camera up for WiFi, see 8.2 PC WiFi Setup, page 25. 8.1 Connecting to Your Camera on PC NOTE For PC system requirements, see 10.1 System Requirements, page 33. 1. Download and install the L-View software from www.lorextechnology.com. 2.
8 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 10.3.2 Saving Camera Passwords, page 38. Connecting to a Camera Over the Internet (PC) 1.
8 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.
8 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. #LX400072; r.
8 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. #LX400072; r.
9 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac Follow the steps below to get up and running on a Mac computer. Ensure you have completed the appropriate physical setup detailed in 3 Getting Started , page 4 before you start. • For instructions on setting your camera up for WiFi, see 9.2 Mac WiFi Setup, page 30. 9.1 Connecting to Your Camera on a Mac NOTE For Mac system requirements, see 11.1 System Requirements, page 53. 1. Download the L-View software from www.lorextechnology.com. 2.
9 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac 4. Enter the password (default: lorex) and then click OK to connect. L-View connects to your camera and streams live video. 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.
9 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac 4. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you are prompted to change your password. Click OK. 5. Enter a new password and click OK. L-View connects to your camera and streams live video. For more details on using L-View for Mac, see 11 L-View for Mac, page 53. 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. 9.
9 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac 4. Enter the camera admin user name and password. By default, the admin user name is admin and the admin password field is left blank. Click Log in. The Web Configure interface opens in your default web browser. NOTE Your camera admin user name and password differs from the password used to connect to your camera to view video. 5. Click on Network and then WiFi Security. 6. Click WiFi Scan and select your WiFi network from the list 7.
9 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. #LX400072; r.
10 L-View for PC L-View is a PC client software that supports up to 4 cameras. L-View is available as a free download from www.lorextechnology.com. For instructions on installing and connecting to your camera using L-View, see 8 Connecting to Your Camera on PC, page 23. NOTE For Mac software instructions, see 11 L-View for Mac, page 53. 10.1 System Requirements Description Minimum System Requirements CPU 2.
10 L-View for PC 1. Display: Shows live or recorded video from your camera(s). • Click to select a camera and scroll up/down to zoom in/out. When the camera is zoomed in, click and drag the camera image to pan the camera. • Double-click to open the display area in full-screen. Double-click again to exit fullscreen. • Right-click to open the display sub-menu. See 10.2.2 Display Sub-Menu, page 36. 2. Image/Recording Controls: • Video Settings: Click to edit the camera’s video settings. See 10.
10 L-View for PC 10. Volume Controls: • Click to activate 2-way-audio (intercom) feature and click again to deactivate 2way-audio. Note that turning on 2-way-audio will mute audio from the camera. • Click to mute audio from the camera. Click again to unmute audio from the camera. • Use the top volume slider to control the volume for the camera speaker when the 2way-audio is activated. • Use the bottom volume slider to control the volume of audio coming from the camera. 11.
10 L-View for PC 3. Stop patrol: End the camera’s patrol route. 4. Patrol: Change your camera’s patrol settings. 5. Speed: The rate your camera to moves between patrol points, 1 (slowest) to 3 (fastest). 6. Tilt: Click to start moving the camera up and down automatically. 7. Pan: Click to start moving the camera left and right automatically. 8. Show/hide: Click to show or hide PTZ controls. 10.2.2 Display Sub-Menu The Display sub-menu opens when you right-click on a camera’s display area.
10 L-View for PC 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. 10.
10 L-View for PC • If the camera is not on the local network (i.e. you are connecting to it over the Internet), see 8 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. 10.3.2 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.
10 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. 10.3.3 Patrol Settings Interface Open your camera’s patrol settings by clicking Patrol from the L-View home screen. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
10 L-View for PC 10.3.4 Setting a Patrol Route for Your Camera In patrol mode, your camera moves along a route based the patrol points that you decide. This lets you monitor large areas without having to control the camera manually. To set a patrol route for your camera: 1. Click Patrol from the L-View home screen. 2. Use the direction keys to move the camera into a position that you want to include in your patrol route. Use your camera’s display area to see your camera’s current position. 3.
10 L-View for PC 2. Ensure Allow 3GPP connections is checked. If this setting is unchecked you will not be able to connect to the camera with a smartphone or tablet. 3. Under Bandwidth, select your available mobile bandwidth. If you are primarily connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher. 4. Check Select the best resolution and frame rate automatically to have the camera automatically select the resolution and frame rate based on available bandwidth.
10 L-View for PC 3. Click Open Record. 4. Use the Recorded Files area to find the day you would like to playback from. • Click + next to a year to expand recordings for the year. • Click + next to a month to expand recordings for that month. • Click a day to select it. #LX400072; r.
10 L-View for PC 5. Click the ID of the camera you would like to playback video from and then click Play. 6. Use the on-screen controls to control playback. 6.1. Minimize window #LX400072; r.
10 L-View for PC 6.2. 6.3. 6.4. 6.5. 6.6. 6.7. 6.8. 6.9. 6.10. 6.11. 6.12. 6.13. 6.14. 6.15. 6.16.
10 L-View for PC 4. Click the + next to a day to view recordings from that day. Recordings from that day are shown from earliest to latest. Recordings are named according to the time they were recorded with the format hhmmss (for example, 115553 is 11:55:53 AM). 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.
10 L-View for PC 10.7.1 Quality Tab (Configuring Resolution, Frame Rate, and Bandwidth) 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.
10 L-View for PC 10.7.2 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. 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.
10 L-View for PC 10.7.3 Control Tab (Configure Status LED’s and Motion Detection Sensitivity) The Control tab allows you to configure the camera status LED’s to make the camera harder to spot at night. It also allows you to configure the motion detection sensitivity when using video motion detection. To configure the camera status LED’s: 1. Under Status LED Control, select one of the following: • Normal: LED’s will function as normal.
10 L-View for PC 10.8 Configuring L-View To configure settings for L-View, click the settings button ( 10.8.1 ). Directories (Opening or Changing the Snapshot/Recording Folder) The Directories menu shows you the folder where snapshots and video files are saved. It allows you to open or change the Snapshot/Recording folder. 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. 10.8.
10 L-View for PC 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. Check Restore the last time playing/running state to set L-View to restore the camera layout and connect to all the previously open cameras when L-View opens. 3. Click OK to save changes. 10.8.3 Fixed IP Access The Fixed IP Access menu is for advanced users only. It must be used if you have assigned your camera a fixed IP address on your router.
10 L-View for PC 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. 10.8.4 Login (Enabling a Password to Access L-View) The Login menu allows you to enable a password to open L-View. To enable a password for L-View: 1. Select Enable. 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.
10 L-View for PC To configure Image Ratio: 1. Check Keep Image Ratio to not allow any stretching of the image (bars may appear on the sides of the image). Un-check Keep Image Ratio to stretch the image to the entire size of the display. 2. Click OK to save changes. 10.8.6 Software Update The Software Update menu allows you to enable automatic updates of L-View or the camera firmware. It also allows you to manually check for updates. To enable automatic upgrades: 1.
11 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 9 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac, page 28. 11.1 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 11.
11 L-View for Mac 4. Playback: Click to open Playback mode. For details, see 11.7.1 Playing Back Video from Your Mac’s Hard Drive, page 57. 5. 6. Live View: Click to open Live View mode. Auto Search: Click to open Auto Search mode. For details, see 11.4.1 Adding Cameras to Camera List, page 55. 7. All Camera Action: Click to perform an action on all cameras. 8. Recording Controls: • Connect/Disconnect: Click to disconnect from the camera. Click again when not viewing live video to reconnect.
11 L-View for Mac 11.3 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Controls 1. Direction keys: Move the camera up/down/left/right. Click H to return your camera to its default position. 2. Start patrol: Begin the camera’s patrol route. 3. Stop patrol: End the camera’s patrol route. 4. Patrol: Change your camera’s patrol settings. 5. Speed: The rate your camera to moves between patrol points, 1 (slowest) to 3 (fastest). 6. Tilt: Click to start moving the camera up and down automatically. 7.
11 L-View for Mac • If you are adding a camera over the Internet, see , page . • Click to configure the camera settings using a browser. See 15 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser, page 125. 11.4.2 Deleting Cameras from Camera List • Click in Camera List, then click Click OK to confirm. beside the camera you would like to delete. 11.5 Patrol Settings Interface Open your camera’s patrol settings by clicking Patrol from the L-View home screen. 1.
11 L-View for Mac 4. Save patrol points: Save your changes to patrol points. 5. Stay time (sec): The number of seconds your camera stays in each patrol point before moving to the next. 6. Speed: The rate your camera to moves between patrol points, 1 (slowest) to 3 (fastest). 7. Direction keys: Move your camera up/down/left/right. Click H to return your camera to its default position. 8. Cancel: Exit the patrol settings window without saving your changes. 11.
11 L-View for Mac 3. Select the video file you would like to playback and double-click it to play. NOTE Dates are shown using yyyymmdd format (e.g. 20121016 is October 16, 2012). Video timestamps are shown using hhmmss format (e.g. 103045 is 10:30:45am). 4. Use the on-screen playback controls. 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. Select playback mode (Local or SD Card) Return to live video Search Full-screen Stop Pause #LX400072; r.
11 L-View for Mac 4.7. 4.8. 4.9. Play Select playback time Select playback volume level 11.8 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 15.4.3 SD Card (Configuring microSD Recording), page 133. To play back recordings on the camera’s microSD card: 1. Click the Playback button ( ), then click SD Card. 2.
11 L-View for Mac 11.9.1 Stream setting tab (Configure Bandwidth, Resolution, and Frame Rate) The Stream setting tab allows you to configure image quality settings such as the camera resolution, frame rate, and bandwidth settings. 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.
11 L-View for Mac 3. Under Bandwidth, select the speed of your Internet connection. If your Internet connection is faster than 3Mbps, select 3Mbps. 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). #LX400072; r.
11 L-View for Mac 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. QVGA allows the camera to maintain a higher frame rate when available bandwidth is low. 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.
11 L-View for Mac To configure general video settings: 1. Click beside the camera you would like to edit in Camera List and click Video setting. Then, select the Video 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 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.
11 L-View for Mac 10. Check Enabled beside Time display on video to turn on video time stamps or uncheck it to disable video time stamps. 11. Check Enabled beside Video flip, to flip the camera image vertically and horizontally, or uncheck it for normal orientation. 11.9.3 Control Tab (Configure Status LED’s and Motion Detection Sensitivity) The Control tab allows you to configure the camera status LED’s to make the camera harder to spot at night.
11 L-View for Mac 3. 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. 11.9.4 Camera Info Tab The camera info tab shows system information about the camera.
11 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.
12 iPhone® App The app for iPhone® is called Lorex Ping. For instructions on connecting to your camera using an iPhone®, see 5 Connecting to Your Camera on iPhone®, page 8. 12.1 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.
12 iPhone® App 12.1.2 Using 2-Way-Audio (Intercom) 1. While viewing, touch microphone. to activate 2-way-audio (intercom) using the phone • A volume slider appears that allows you to adjust the speaker volume. • Touch 1.1. 1.2. 12.1.3 again to turn off 2-way audio. Turn off 2–way-audio Adjust speaker volume Taking Snapshots • While viewing, tap to take a snapshot from the camera.
12 iPhone® App 12.2.1 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. 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.
12 iPhone® App 3. Select the camera you would like to playback from. 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. 12.3.1 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 12.5.
12 iPhone® App 3. Tap delete. 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. 12.4 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. #LX400072; r.
12 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. 12.5 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 .
12 iPhone® App 12.5.1 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. Change the Name and Password as needed. 3.
12 iPhone® App 12.5.2 Deleting Cameras from Camera List 1. In Camera List, tap Move. 2. Tap next to the camera you would like to delete then tap Delete to confirm. 3. Tap Done. 12.5.3 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. #LX400072; r.
12 iPhone® App To configure motion / sound push notifications: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera. 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.
12 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.
12 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.
12 iPhone® App 12.5.6 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.
12 iPhone® App 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Night mode control. #LX400072; r.
12 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.
12 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. 12.5.9 Editing Camera WiFi Network Settings Configure WiFi network settings for the camera. To edit camera WiFi settings: 1.
12 iPhone® 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 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. 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.
12 iPhone® App 3. Tap Schedule then Email Alarm. 4. Under Email trigger, select ON to enable email notifications or OFF to disable. Then under Send Email, select ON to enable email notifications. 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.
12 iPhone® App 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. 12.5.11 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. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Camera Settings. 3.
12 iPhone® App 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. Tap Schedule then SD-Card. 5. Under Record, select ON to enable microSD recording or OFF to disable. 6.
12 iPhone® 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 a speaker alarm based on video motion. #LX400072; r.
12 iPhone® App 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. 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).
12 iPhone® App To delete a Schedule: 1. From the Scheduling menu, left-swipe the schedule you would like to delete from right to left. 2. Tap Delete. 3. Tap Update to save your changes. 12.5.14 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.
12 iPhone® App 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 OK. Tap Back to return. 6. Tap Update to save your changes. Tap OK. The camera will reboot to apply the new time zone. 12.5.15 Rebooting the Camera 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Camera Settings. 3.
12 iPhone® App 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. If you have not connected to your camera before, the password is lorex. 5. Tap Done. The camera is now added to camera list. Tap the camera name in Camera List to connect to the camera. #LX400072; r.
13 iPad® App The app for iPad® is called Lorex Ping HD. For instructions on connecting to your camera using iPad®, see , page . 13.1 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 13.1.1 Using 2-Way Audio (Intercom) 1.
13 iPad® App 13.1.2 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. 13.1.3 Recording Video to iPad You can manually record video from your camera directly to your iPad’s built in memory.
13 iPad® App 13.3 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 13.4.12 Configuring microSD Recording, page 103. 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.
13 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.
13 iPad® App 13.4.3 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.
13 iPad® App 13.4.4 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.
13 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.
13 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. 13.4.6 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.
13 iPad® App 13.4.7 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.
13 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. 13.4.9 Editing Camera WiFi Network Settings Configure WiFi network settings for the camera. To edit camera WiFi settings: 1.
13 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.
13 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.
13 iPad® App 6. Tap Alarm Test to sound a test alarm. 7. Tap Update to save your settings. 13.4.12 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.
13 iPad® App 13.4.13 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.
13 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.
13 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. 13.4.15 Rebooting the Camera 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2.
13 iPad® App 13.5 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.
14 Android™ App The app for Android™ is called Lorex Ping. For instructions on connecting to your camera using Android™, see 7 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™, page 18. 14.1 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.
14 Android™ App 2. Touch 14.1.3 again to turn off 2-way audio. Saving Snapshots • Touch to take a snapshot from the camera. Snapshots are saved in .png format to the DCIM/Lorex Ping folder on your device. To view or copy Snapshots to your computer, connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. See your Android™ device’s Instruction Manual for details. 14.1.4 Recording Video to Android™ You can manually record video to the built-in memory on your Android™ device.
14 Android™ App 4. Use the on-screen controls to control playback. Tap Disconnect to close the file. 14.3 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 14.4.12 Enabling microSD Recording, page 121. 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.
14 Android™ App 4. Tap a day to view recordings for that day. Tap a recording to view it. 14.3.1 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 14.4.12 Enabling microSD Recording, page 121. 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.
14 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. 14.4 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.
14 Android™ App 14.4.1 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.
14 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).
14 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.
14 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. 14.4.
14 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.
14 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. 14.4.
14 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.
14 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.
14 Android™ App 14.4.12 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.
14 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.
14 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. 14.4.14 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.
14 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. 14.4.15 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. 14.
15 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.
15 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 15.1 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.
15 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.
15 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.
15 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.
15 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 15.3.2 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.
15 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 scheduled times each day.
15 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 15.4.
15 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 15.4.
15 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. • Standby: Do not record. 3.
15 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To create a schedule for alarms or recording: 1. First, you must enable alarms or recording to use the schedule. 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.
15 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 3. Click Update Schedule. 15.5 Admin Configure the camera date and time, passwords, and LED’s. Restart the camera. Perform system upgrades. 15.5.1 Admin Login Configure the admin user name and password for the camera. The admin user name and password are used to login to Web Configure or change settings using apps. Configure the web access port. To configure the admin user name and password used to login to Web Configure: 1.
15 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 2. Click Save & Apply. Restart the camera by disconnecting and reconnecting the power adapter or pressing the Reboot button (see 15.5.5 Reboot, page 140). NOTE Your computer must be on the same network as the camera to use Web Configure. You may change camera settings over the Internet using the iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ apps. 15.5.2 LED Control Configure the behavior of the camera status LED’s.
15 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.
15 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. #LX400072; r.
15 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. 15.5.5 Reboot Restart the camera from your Internet browser.
16 Technical Specifications Specification Value Mode: Day & Night Power: 5V (DC), 1.5A Network interface: Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX, Auto-MDIX, RJ-45 Wireless standards: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Video performance: HD up to 1280x800 resolution 1/4” Megapixel Color CMOS Separate sensors for day and night Light sensitivity: 0.2 Lux (IR LED off) 0 Lux (with 30ft / 9m IR LED on) Automatically turn on the IR LED in low-light environment Lens: 3.3mm, F2.8, viewing angle: 70°.
17 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.
18 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.
19 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 8.2 PC WiFi Setup, page 25 or 9.2 Mac WiFi Setup, page 30. WiFi is not working: • Camera has not been setup to use WiFi.
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