WIRELESS VIDEO MONITOR USER’S GUIDE ENGLISH VERSION 1.0 LW2400 www.lorextechnology.
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Lorex LIVE video monitor. This user’s guide refers to the following models: • LW2400 Contents Before you start, make sure you have the contents listed below.
Safety Instructions WARNING This video monitor is compliant with all relevant standards regarding electromagnetic fields and is, when handled as described in the User’s Guide, safe to use. Therefore, always read the instructions in this user’s guide carefully before using the device. • Adult assembly is required. Keep small parts away from children when assembling. • This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it. • This video monitor is not a substitute for responsible adult supervision.
Using this product as a baby monitor If you intend to use this wireless video monitor as a baby monitor, we advise you to take the following precautions to avoid possible injury to infants: • DO NOT place baby audio and video camera monitors too close to cribs, bassinets, play yards, and other safe sleep environments for infants. • MAKE SURE to run all power adapter cords where they are unlikely to be tripped over and are out of arms reach of your infant. Keep them at least 3 ft.
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Table of Contents Video monitor overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Monitor display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Camera overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to Skype on a Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Step 1 of 6: Installing the camera driver for Mac OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Step 2 of 6: Connecting the video monitor or receiver to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Step 3 of 6: Creating a Skype account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Video monitor overview Video monitor overview Antenna Unlock Switch Slide the switch to release the monitor antenna. Video Button Press the Video button to turn off the screen until the Video button is pressed again. The speaker will remain on. Menu Button Press to access the monitor menu options. Press Menu again to exit. SCAN LED Lights up when the video monitor is in Scan mode. Joystick SCAN Use to navigate monitor menus. Press down on the joystick to confirm a selection.
Video monitor overview Speaker Plays sound received from the camera(s). Kickstand Using the joystick to navigate menus The joystick allows you to navigate through the video monitor menus. Menu Navigation Step 1: Press the Menu button on the video monitor. Step 2: Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to navigate through the menus. OK Button 2 Step 3: Press down on the OK button to confirm a selection or press Menu to exit menus without saving changes.
Video monitor overview Monitor display icons Icon Meaning No signal between the camera and video monitor. Full signal between the camera and video monitor. Timer is enabled. The video monitor audio is muted. The camera night light is on. Talk function is enabled. You can now speak into the video monitor to talk to the camera. Release the Talk button on the video monitor to listen to audio from the camera. CAM1 Indicates what channel the video monitor is on.
Camera overview Camera overview Night Light Button Infrared LEDS Press to activate the camera’s night light. Infrared (IR) LEDs that allow you to see in the dark. Temperature Sensor Speaker Detects the room’s ambient temperature. The speaker allows you to hear the person speaking into the video monitor. Wall Mounting Hole Connect the stand here to wall mount the camera. Microphone Power Port (DC5V) Connect the power adapter.
Getting started Getting started Step 1 of 2: Powering on the camera 1 Connect the power adapter to the DC5V port on the camera. Connect the other end to a power outlet. 2 Slide the power switch to the ON position. 1 2 Slide the power switch to the ON position ATTENTION • Keep cables and wires at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from infants or young children. • Use the cable clips to keep the power cords out of reach. Use the cable clips to secure and manage the cables.
Getting started Step 2 of 2: Powering on the video monitor 1 Connect the power adapter to a power outlet and to the DC5V port on the video monitor. The video monitor’s charging LED indicator glows red to indicate charging is in progress. The charging LED glows green when the video monitor is fully charged. NOTE: It requires 6 hours to fully charge the battery. 2 Slide the power switch to ON.The video monitor will automatically scan for cameras in range.
Getting started Camera setup Adjusting the camera sensitivity The camera’s Sensitivity dial allows you to adjust the microphone sensitivity level for triggering an alert on the video monitor. To adjust the camera’s sensitivity level: • Scroll the Sensitivity dial to increase camera sensitivity (i.e. softer noises trigger the camera) or reduce sensitivity (i.e. louder noises trigger the camera). Night Light Button Press the Night Light button to turn the camera night light on or off.
Getting started Reading the power indicator LED The power indicator LED glows green when the monitor is powered on. When the battery is low, the power LED blinks. Power LED Sequence view In Sequence view, the monitor switches between paired cameras every six seconds. For example, the monitor displays channel 1 for six seconds, then channel 2 for six seconds and so on. The monitor only switches to channels that are paired with a camera.
Getting started To view multiple cameras in Quad view: • Press the SEQ/Quad button twice on the video monitor. To exit Quad view: • Press the SEQ/Quad button, and then press CAM to exit Sequence view and return to single-camera view. SEQ/Quad button Video monitor displays up to 4 video images in Quad view Using the talk function The talk function allows you to speak into the video monitor and have the camera speaker play your voice.
Getting started Music The music feature allows the camera to play pre-loaded tunes. Play/stop music Next tune To use the music feature: • Press the button to begin playing a tune on the camera and video monitor. button again to stop the tune. • Press the • Press the button to skip to the next tune. The song title appears on-screen. NOTE: Music is not available in Quad view. Using Scan mode Scan mode temporarily turns off the video monitor, and waits for a camera to detect a noise.
Getting started Turning the video monitor screen on/off You can turn off the video monitor screen while still listening to audio from the camera. For example, you can monitor audio from a baby’s room while you sleep and turn off the video monitor screen to conserve power. To turn the video monitor screen on/off: • Press the Video button to turn the screen off. • Press the Video button again to turn the screen on.
Configuring your video monitor Configuring your video monitor Using the joystick to navigate menus The joystick allows you to navigate through the video monitor menus. Menu Navigation Step 1: Press the Menu button on the video monitor. Step 2: Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to navigate through the menus. OK Button Step 3: Press down on the OK button to confirm a selection or press Menu to exit menus without saving changes.
Configuring your video monitor Changing the date and time To adjust the video monitor’s date and time: 1 Press the Menu button on the video monitor. ) and then press the OK 2 Select Settings ( button. 3 Select Date & Time and then press the OK button. 4 Use the joystick to configure the Year, Month, Day, Hours, Minutes, and Seconds. • Press up/down on the joystick to adjust the values. • Press left/right to move between the year, month, and date. • Time is in 24-hour format.
Configuring your video monitor Adjusting the screen brightness To adjust screen brightness: 1 Press the Menu button on the video monitor. 2 Select Settings ( button. ) and then press the OK 3 Select Brightness and then press the OK button. 4 Press left and right on the joystick to adjust the screen brightness. 5 Press the OK button to save your settings. Adjusting the timer settings The timer allows the video monitor to beep after a set duration.
Configuring your video monitor Adjusting the temperature unit of measurement The camera has a built-in temperature sensor. You can change the video monitor to display temperature in Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C). To change the unit of measurement: 1 Press the Menu button on the video monitor. ) and press the OK 2 Select Settings ( button. 3 Select Temp. Display and press the OK button. 4 Select either C for Celsius or F for Fahrenheit. 5 Press the OK button to save your settings.
Configuring your video monitor Restoring default settings Restoring your video monitor settings returns any setting changes to factory default settings To restore the video monitor factory defaults: 1 Press the Menu button on the video monitor. 2 Select Settings ( OK button. 3 Select Factory Reset and then press the OK button. 4 Select Yes, and then press the OK button.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype Viewing your camera remotely using Skype Connecting to your video monitor through Skype is a convenient and free* method to view your camera from anywhere with an Internet connection. NOTE: When remotely connecting to your video monitor using Skype, audio monitoring is disabled. How it works Your computer connects to the Skype server. The Skype server is connected to your home computer.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype Connecting to Skype on a PC Step 1 of 6: Installing the camera driver for PC You will need to install the camera drivers located on the software CD (included) or available as a free download from www.lorextechnology.com. To install the camera drivers: 1 Insert the software CD into your computer. An Autoplay window opens. 2 Click Run Lorex.exe. Run Lorex.exe 3 Click the USB Driver button, and then click USB Driver. The driver appears on your desktop.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype Step 2 of 6: Connecting the video monitor to the PC 1 Turn on the camera first, then the video monitor. Make sure you can see a video image on channel 1. NOTE: Pair the camera that is most important for you to view remotely to Channel 1. For instructions on how to pair cameras, see “Pairing cameras” on page 40. 2 Connect the mini-USB cable (included) to your video monitor and into the computer’s USB port.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new account. Upon login, the Setting up Skype wizard starts. Click Continue. Under Video, you will see an image from the camera. If no image appears, make sure the monitor is connected to the computer via the USB cable. Select Wireless Monitoring System if necessary Live video Continue NOTE: If you can see an image from a webcam that is already connected, select Wireless Monitoring System from the drop-down menu.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype Step 4 of 6: Configuring Skype 7 Click on Tools>Options. Options 8 Click the Calls button ( ). 9 Click the Show advanced options button. Show advanced options 10 Under Allow calls from..., select people in my Contact list only. This will prevent the device from accepting Skype calls from anyone who is not in the contact list for its account.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype 11 Check Answer incoming calls automatically and Start my video automatically when I am in a call. Click Save. Save Step 5 of 6: Send a contact request Next, you have to send a friend request to your personal account (e.g. Tom Smith). 1 Click the Add a contact button ( ). Add a contact 2 Search for the name of your personal account (e.g. Tom Smith), and then click the Add button.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype 3 Click Send Request. Send contact request Step 6 of 6: Test the connection NOTE: This step requires you to log in to Skype from a different computer or compatible mobile device. 1 Log in to your personal account (e.g. Tom Smith). 2 A "new contact" pop-up appears. Click the new contact request icon that appears on the bottom-right corner of the window. 3 Click the Add to Contacts button to add the camera to your contact list.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype 4 From the contact list, right-click on your camera’s account name (e.g. Lorex Camera), and click Call. The video call begins automatically. Please allow around 15 to 25 seconds for the video connection to be established. Call NOTE: Video may appear pixelated immediately after connecting. It should improve within a few seconds, depending on your Internet connection.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype 2 Connect the mini-USB cable (included) from the USB port on your video monitor or receiver to an available USB port on your computer. "USB PC CAMERA MODE" appears on the screen. mini-USB cable Step 3 of 6: Creating a Skype account A Skype account allows you to connect to your camera through the Skype service. Skype is a service that allows users to make voice and video calls to anywhere in the world.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype Step 4 of 6: Configuring Skype 1 Upon login, click Skype>Preferences. Select the Audio/Video tab. Calls tab Audio/Video tab 2 Under Camera, select Wireless Monitoring System if it is not already selected. You will see live video from your camera if your device is connected. • If the video area is black, check to see if your camera is on and is paired to Channel 1. Also check to make sure your video monitor is connected to your computer.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype 6 Select Answer automatically with video. Click Done. Select Answer automatically with video 7 Select the Privacy tab. 8 Under Allow calls from, select Contacts. This will prevent the device from accepting Skype calls from anyone who is not in the contact list for its account. Privacy tab Allow calls from Contacts NOTE: You may also select Anyone, which will allow anyone with a Skype account to call the device and access your camera.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype 2 Under Add Contact, enter the Skype account name (e.g. Tom Smith) or email address for your personal Skype account. Click Find. Your personal Skype account should appear below the search bar. Enter the account name or email address for your personal Skype account Click Find Send contact request 3 Next to your personal Skype account, click request.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype If you do not have a Skype account... Create your personal account first (e.g. Tom Smith), then create a second account for your camera (e.g. Lorex Camera). Create a personal account (i.e. Tom Smith): 1 Go to www.skype.com, and click on Join Skype. Join Skype 2 Click Create an Account. Fill in the appropriate fields. Create Account 3 Click the I Agree - Continue button.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype My Skype Account Information "Camera" Skype account (e.g. Lorex Camera) "Personal" Skype account (e.g. Tom Smith) Skype Name: Skype Name: Password: Password: Email address used to register this account (used for account retrieval): Email address used to register this account (used for account retrieval): Changing the camera view on Skype NOTE: This section is applicable only if you have more than 1 camera.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype Viewing a camera on your smart phone or tablet You can remotely monitor your camera using Skype on supported smart phones or tablets. Supported apps & devices For the latest device compatibility list, visit www.lorextechnology.com iPhone / iPad / iPod touch • Skype for iPhone v. 3.0 and above • Skype for iPad v. 3.5 and above • iPhone 4S/4/3GS, iPad (1st generation and above), iPod touch (3rd generation and above) • iOS 4.0 and above Android • Skype v. 2.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype Viewing your camera on iPad 1 Download and install the Skype for iPad application from the App Store. NOTE: Skype for iPad is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. 2 Launch Skype and sign in using your personal account. Your contact list opens to All Contacts. If a different contact list is open, tap Lists ( 3 ) and then tap All Contacts. Select the video monitor’s account, and tap Voice Call to connect to the camera.
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype 4 Tap the name of the video monitor’s account, and tap Voice Call to connect to the camera. The video call connects automatically. Please allow 15 to 25 seconds for the call to connect. Voice call button NOTE: Video may appear pixelated immediately after connecting. It should improve within a few seconds, depending on your Internet connection.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem 34 Possible Causes Solution No picture or sound on the monitor • The monitor may be off. • The batteries on the video monitor may be low. • The monitor may be in Scan mode. • Ensure that both the camera and monitor are turned on. • Ensure that the monitor is plugged in and fully charged • Press the Scan button to turn off Scan mode. Monitor produces a high-pitched noise (squealing) • The video monitor and camera are too close together.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible Causes Solution Incorrect temperature reading • The camera may be under direct sunlight. • Temperature sensor is accurate within 3°F/1°C. • Temperature setting on LW2401AC2 accessory camera is permanently set to 68°F/20°C. • Move the camera to an area away from direct sunlight. I’m connected to Skype, but I don’t see any video • The video monitor may be on the wrong channel. • The camera(s) may be off.
Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions Q: I have Skype. Why do I need to create a Skype account for the video monitor? A: The video monitor requires a Skype account so you can access the camera(s) from your personal Skype account. Setup the video monitor for Skype viewing (for instructions, see “Viewing your camera remotely using Skype” on page 17). Then create a Skype account for the video monitor and add your personal Skype account to its Contacts.
Frequently asked questions 2 Press the Menu button on the monitor, then select Pairing and press the OK button. 3 Select an available channel, and press the OK button. NOTE: By default, the camera included with the system is paired to Channel 1. 4 Press the PAIR button behind the camera within 30 seconds. You should immediately see video from the camera on the video monitor. NOTE: You can add a maximum of four (4) wireless cameras to the handheld monitor.
Add-on cameras and accessories Add-on cameras and accessories The camera(s) included with your system depends on the model number of your device. The cameras and accessories shown below are all compatible with the video monitor system and are available from www.lorextechnology.com. The video monitor supports up to 4 cameras and can support a mix of compatible cameras.
Add-on cameras and accessories Pan/tilt control (requires LW2451AC1) 1 Select the channel the pan/tilt camera is connected to. Ensure you are in full-screen view. NOTE: You must be in full-screen view to adjust the angle. If the monitor is in Quad view (i.e. showing multiple cameras), press SEQ and then CAM to return to full-screen view. If the monitor is in Sequence view (i.e. switching between cameras), press CAM to exit Sequence view. 2 Use the joystick on the video monitor to control the camera.
Pairing cameras Pairing cameras The camera included with the video monitor has already been paired up with the video monitor. If for any reason your monitor and camera are not paired up, or you wish to add additional cameras, follow the directions below. To pair a camera to the video monitor: 1 Place the camera and video monitor 12 inches apart. Turn on the camera first and then the video monitor. 2 Press the Menu button on the monitor, then select Pairing and press the OK button.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Camera Specifications Frequency 2400~2483.5Mhz Maximum Range 450 ft. (138m) outdoor / 150 ft. (46m) indoor line of sight Image Sensor 1/5" CMOS sensor IR LED 8 Pcs. Power Adapter Voltage 5V 1A Dimensions 2.8in x 2.4in x 6.1in / 72mm x 62mm x 155mm Weight 0.25lbs / 0.10kg Video Monitor Specifications Frequency 2400~2483.5Mhz Display size 3.5" TFT LCD Power adapter voltage 5V 1A Battery voltage 3.
Cleaning and disposal Cleaning and disposal Cleaning Clean the monitor and 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. • Keep your camera and monitor away from hot, humid, pr wet areas or strong sunlight.
Notices 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.
Wall mounting your camera Wall mounting your camera Determine the camera position that will give you the best view before permanently mounting the camera. Ensure the power cable is long enough to power the camera. ATTENTION • Keep cables and wires at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from infants or young children. • Use the cable clips to keep the power cords out of reach. To wall mount your camera: 1 Unscrew the camera from the mounting stand. 2 Mark 2 screw holes 1.5in (38mm) apart.
Wall mounting your camera 5 Place the mounting stand as shown over the screws and pull down to secure the stand in place. 5 4 Camera Mounting Screws (x2) Cable Clip Screws (x6) 6 Screw the camera into the mounting stand using the wall mounting hole at the back of the camera. 7 Connect the power adapter to the camera. 6 8 7 Use the cable clips to keep the cables out of reach from infants and young children.
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