WIRELESS NETWORK CAMERA USER’S GUIDE ENGLISH VERSION 3.0 LNC100 Series www.lorextechnology.
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Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Lorex wireless network camera. This user’s guide refers to the following models: • LNC101 • LNC104 Contents Before you start, make sure you have the contents listed below.
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. • Periodic cleaning may be required. Use a damp cloth only.
If using this product as a baby monitor: We advise you to take the following precautions to avoid possible injury to infants: • DO NOT place the camera too close to cribs, bassinets, play yards, and other safe sleep environments for infants. • MAKE SURE to run all power adapter cords and network cables where they are unlikely to be tripped over and are out of arms reach of your infant. Keep them at least 3ft / 1m away. • MAKE SURE the camera is on a stable footing so it cannot be easily knocked over.
Features • iOS, Android, PC and Mac compatible1 • Wi-Fi & wired internet connectivity2 • Easy connection to Wi-Fi networks with WPS3 • Night vision up to 30ft with single high-power IR LED4 • microSD recording & playback supported5 • Dual motion detection: PIR & video • Sound activated alerts • Push notification of events & email alerts with snap shot attachment • Bandwidth-efficient VGA (640x480) resolution • H.
TABLE OF CONTENTS English 1. Camera Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.1 Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2.2 Connecting to your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2.2.1 Connecting to your Camera on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2.2.
3.7.4 Camera Info Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 3.8 Configuring L-View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 3.8.1 Directories (Opening or Changing the Snapshot Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . 49 3.8.2 Startup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 3.8.3 Fixed IP Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.5 Editing Camera Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 5.4.6 Configuring LED Control and Motion Detection Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . 76 5.4.7 Configuring Night Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 5.4.8 Editing Camera Wired Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 5.4.9 Editing Camera WiFi Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 5.4.
7.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 7.1.1 Using 2-way Audio (Intercom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 7.1.2 Saving Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 7.1.3 Recording Video to Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 7.2 Playing Back Video Recorded to your Android Device . . . . . . 113 7.
8.4.4 Scheduling (Configuring Recording and Alarm Schedules) . . . . . . . 148 8.5 Admin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 8.5.1 Admin Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 8.5.2 LED Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 8.5.3 Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Camera Overview 1. CAMERA OVERVIEW 1 English 8 3 4 5 2 7 9 6 1. Camera Lens: The camera has separate lenses for day/night use. 2. Microphone 3. WPS Button: Used to connect the camera to a wireless router (not included) with a WPS button. 4. Indicator Lights: • SD: Glows when a microSD card (not included) is inserted. Flashes during recording. • / Network: Glows when connected to an ethernet or WiFi network. Flashes when sending or receiving data.
Camera Overview 8. CamID Label: Shows the camera’s CamID number and a QR code for easy setup using mobile devices. 9. NET: Connect an Ethernet cable and connect the other end to your router (not included). 10 13 11 Bottom of camera 12 10.MicroSD Card Slot: Insert a microSD card (not included) to enable recording on the camera. Camera supports microSD cards up to a maximum size of 32GB. 11.Audio Out: Connect to an external speaker (not included) using a 3.
Getting Started 2. GETTING STARTED English 2.1 BASIC SETUP 1. Connect the power adapter cable to the power adapter using the USB connector. 1 Power Adapter Power Adapter Cable 2. Connect the power adapter to a surge protector or power outlet. Connect the power adapter cable to the DC/IN port on the camera. The camera LED’s will begin flashing.
Getting Started 3. A: 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. 3A Router Ethernet Cable • For instructions on setting your camera up for WiFi, see “WiFi Setup” on page 21.
Getting Started 2.2 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA Once your camera is connected to your wired or wireless network, you can connect to your camera using your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet. To connect to your cameras using a PC, you must install the L-View software provided on the CD or as a free download at www.lorextechnology.com. The steps to connect to cameras differ if you are connecting to a camera on a local network (i.e.
Getting Started 2. Double-click the camera under Auto Search or click and drag the camera to a desired screen on the display grid to connect to the camera. Click and drag camera to a display screen Or, double-click camera under Auto Search 3. Enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, the password is lorex. Click OK. 4. If you have connected to this camera before, L-View connects to the camera.
Getting Started 5. Under New Password, enter a password that will be used for the camera. Under Confirm Password, enter the password again. Click OK. Enter a new password 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 “Saving Camera Passwords” on page 34. Connecting to a Camera Over the Internet (PC) 1.
Getting Started 5. Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, the password is lorex. Click OK. Enter a camera name Enter the camera ID Enter the camera Password (default: lorex) 6. Double-click the camera or drag the camera to a display screen to connect to the camera. 7. If you have connected to this camera before, L-View connects to the camera.
Getting Started 2. Extract the installer file and double-click it to run. 3. Click and drag the L-View icon to Applications to install. English Click and drag L-View to Applications Connecting to your Camera on the Local Network (Mac) NOTE: Your computer must be on the same network as the camera to perform the steps below. ) from your Applications list. L-View scans for cameras on your 1. Open L-View ( local network. 2. Double-click the camera ID. Double-click the camera ID 3.
Getting Started 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. 6. Double-click the camera ID under Auto Search again, enter the new password, and click OK. L-View connects to your camera and streams live video. TIP: To save the camera password in L-View, click and drag the ID from the Auto Search List to the Camera List. Then, right-click the ID and click ID/Password settings. Enter the camera password.
Getting Started Connecting to your Camera over the Internet (Mac) 1. Right-click Camera List and then click New camera. 2. Under Camera Name, enter a name for your camera of your choice. 3. Under Camera ID, enter the CamID number printed on the label on the back of your camera. 4. Under Password, enter the camera password (default: lorex) and then click OK. Enter a name of your choice Enter the camID on the camera label Enter the camera password (default: lorex) and click OK 5.
Getting Started highlighted. Then, double-click the camera to open it in the selected area. Then, double-click a camera to open it Click to select a display area 2.2.3 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON IPHONE The app for iPhone is called Lorex Ping iPhone. To connect to your camera using an iPhone: 1. Download Lorex Ping iPhone from the App Store. NOTE: Lorex Ping is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. Lorex Ping requires iOS v4.0 and higher. 2.
Getting Started 3. Tap + to add a camera. English Tap + 4. Under Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice. Enter a name for your camera of your choice 5. 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.
Getting Started 6. Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, enter lorex. Press Done. Enter the camera password. The default password is lorex. 7. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera. Tap the name of the camera to connect 8. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password. Tap OK. Tap OK 9.
Getting Started 2.2.4 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON IPAD The app for iPad is called Lorex Ping HD. NOTE: Lorex Ping is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. Lorex Ping requires iOS v4.0 and higher. 2. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( opens to the Camera List. 3. Tap + to add a camera. ) from the home screen to open Lorex Ping. Lorex Ping Tap + 15 English To connect to your camera using iPad: 1. Download the Lorex Ping HD app from the App Store.
Getting Started 4. Under Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice. Enter a name for your camera of your choice 5. 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.
Getting Started 6. Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, enter lorex. Press Done. English Enter the camera password. The default password is lorex. 7. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera. Tap the name of the camera to connect 8. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password. Tap OK.
Getting Started 9. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password. Tap Done. Enter a new password, confirm your password, and then tap Done 10.Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera. For details on using the iPad app, see “iPad App” on page 90. 2.2.5 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON ANDROID The app for Android is called Lorex Ping. To connect to your camera using Android: 1.
Getting Started 4. Under Camera Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice. English Enter a name for your camera of your choice 5. 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.
Getting Started 6. Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, enter lorex. Press OK. Enter the camera password. The default password is lorex. 7. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera. Tap the name of the camera to connect 8. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password. Tap OK. Tap OK 9.
Getting Started 2.3 WIFI SETUP 2.3.1 PC/MAC WIFI SETUP NOTE: 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 PC or Mac in your local network (must be connected to the same router as the camera) and connect to the camera. For details, see “Connecting to your Camera on PC” on page 5, or see “Connecting to your Camera on a Mac” on page 8. 2. Right-click on the camera ID in the Auto Search area and click Web Configure.
Getting Started 5. Click WiFi Scan and select your WiFi network from the list. WiFi Scan Click your WiFi network from the list 6. Under WPA-PSK Key or WEP Key, enter the WiFi password. Click Save and Apply.
Getting Started English 7. Click WiFi Security again and click WiFi Test (this may take up to 60 seconds). WiFi test 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. 2.3.
Getting Started 3. Tap Camera Settings. Enter the camera’s admin username and password. By default, the admin username is admin and the password is left blank. Tap OK. Network WiFi Network 4. Tap Network then WiFi Network. 5. Slide Wi-Fi to ON. The camera scans for available networks in range. 6. Tap the name of your WiFi network, enter the password, and tap OK. Slide Wi-Fi to ON Tap your WiFi network 7. Wait for the update to complete. 8. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera.
Getting Started 10.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. NOTE: The camera must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable before you can set it up to use WiFi. 1. Connect to your camera using Lorex Ping HD. For details, see “Connecting to your Camera on iPad” on page 15. Your iPad must be connected to your WiFi, not your 3G/mobile network.
Getting Started 6. Tap the name of your WiFi network, enter the password, and tap OK. Wait for the update to complete. Slide Wi-Fi to ON Tap your WiFi network 7. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera. It will connect to the wireless network. When it is connected, the blue Network LED will be on or flashing. 8. Press next to the camera name to exit the edit camera screen. 9. Tap the camera in the Camera List to connect.
Getting Started English 3. Tap Camera Settings. Enter the admin username and password. By default, the admin username is admin and the password is left blank. Tap OK. Tap Camera Settings 4. Tap Network then WiFi Network. 5. Check the WiFi checkbox. The camera will scan for available networks. Check WiFi Tap the name of your WiFi network 6. Tap the name of your WiFi network, enter the password, then tap OK. Wait for the update to complete. 7. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera.
L-View 104 for PC 3. L-VIEW 104 FOR PC L-View is a PC client software that supports up to 4 cameras. L-View is provided on the CD or available as a free download from www.lorextechnology.com. For instructions on installing and connecting to your camera using L-View, see “Connecting to your Camera on PC” on page 5. NOTE: For Mac software instructions, see “iPhone App” on page 68. 3.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Description Minimum System Requirements CPU 2.
L-View 104 for PC 3.2 L-VIEW FOR PC INTERFACE 3 2 4 5 6 English 7 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 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 full-screen. • Right-click to open the display sub-menu. See “Display Sub-Menu” on page 32. 2.
L-View 104 for PC • microSD: Click to open a list of recordings saved on the camera’s microSD card (not included). See “Playing Back Recordings on the microSD card with L-View” on page 42. • Snapshot: Click to save a still image screenshot of the camera. To access Snapshots, see “Directories (Opening or Changing the Snapshot Folder)” on page 49. Snapshots are saved in .png format. • Record: Record video directly to your computer hard drive.
L-View 104 for PC • Use the top volume slider to control the volume for the camera speaker (not included) when the 2-way-audio is activated. • Use the bottom volume slider to control the volume of audio coming from the camera. 11.L-View Controls: L-View Settings: Click to open settings for L-View. See “Configuring L-View” on page 49. • L-Play: Click to open L-Play to view video files saved on your computer hard drive. See “L-Play: Playing back Video from your PC’s Hard Drive” on page 39. • 12. 13.
L-View 104 for PC 3.2.1 DISPLAY SUB-MENU The Display sub-menu opens when you right-click on a camera’s display area. It contains additional camera controls. Right-click on a camera in the display area to open the Display sub-menu The Display sub-menu contains the following controls: • Full window: Open the camera in single camera view. • Auto reconnect: L-View will attempt to reconnect to the camera if it becomes disconnected. • Stop: Disconnect from the camera. • Pause: Pause the video.
L-View 104 for PC 3.2.2 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. 3.
L-View 104 for PC 3.3.1 ADDING CAMERAS TO CAMERA LIST • If the camera is on the local network, click and drag a camera from the Auto Search list to Camera List to add it. Click and drag camera from Auto Search to Camera List • If the camera is not on the local network (i.e. you are connecting to it over the Internet), see “Connecting to a Camera Over the Internet (PC)” on page 7 to add the camera to the Camera List. • Right-click on your camera to open the Camera List sub-menu.
L-View 104 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. Enter a name for your camera Enter the password to save it in L-View 4. Click OK. 3.3.3 DELETING CAMERAS 1. Right-click on the camera in Camera List and click Delete Camera.
L-View 104 for PC 3.3.4 CONFIGURING MOBILE STREAMING SETTINGS Configure streaming settings when connecting using a smartphone or tablet. Select Bandwidth Check to automatically adjust resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth available Select Resolution and Frame Rate for mobile streaming Enable or disable audio streaming to mobile device To configure mobile streaming settings: 1. Right-click on the camera you want to configure and click Mobile settings. 2.
L-View 104 for PC 3.3.5 CONFIGURING NIGHT MODE CONTROL English 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 and select Night mode control. 2.
L-View 104 for PC • Manual night mode control: Manually select day mode or night mode. If using this option, under Mode, select Day for day mode or Night for night mode. Select day or night mode 3. Click Update to apply changes to your camera. Enter the admin username (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) for the camera and click OK. 4. The camera will disconnect when the setting is changed. Double-click the camera in Camera List to reconnect. 3.
L-View 104 for PC 3.5 L-PLAY: PLAYING BACK VIDEO FROM YOUR PC’S HARD DRIVE English L-Play is used to playback video files saved to your computer’s hard drive. L-Play is installed automatically when you install L-View. To playback video saved to your computer’s hard drive: 1. Record some video using the steps above if you have not done so already. 2. Click the L-Play icon ( ) to open L-Play. 3. Click Open Record. Click Open Record 4.
L-View 104 for PC • Click a day to select it. Click a day to select it 5. Click the ID of the camera you would like to playback video from and then click Play.
L-View 104 for PC 6. Use the on-screen controls to control playback. Maximize Minimize Exit Search for video Seek to different time English Open in full-screen Time video was recorded Volume Change language Zoom in Pause Slow down Zoom out playback Play Stop Speed up playback Mute NOTE: Once zoomed in, click and drag the mouse to pan the zoom area.
L-View 104 for PC 3.6 PLAYING BACK RECORDINGS ON THE MICROSD CARD WITH L-VIEW You can use L-View to playback recorded video on the camera’s microSD card (required; not included). For instructions on setting up recording on the microSD card, see “SD Card (Configuring microSD Recording)” on page 147. To playback recorded video on the microSD card: 1. Connect to the camera you would like to playback recordings from. ) on top of the camera display area. Enter the camera 2.
L-View 104 for PC 5. Click a recording from the list and then click Playback to view it. Click a recording from the list English Click Playback to play 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 right-click 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. • 3.
L-View 104 for PC 3.7.1 QUALITY TAB (CONFIGURING RESOLUTION, FRAME RATE, AND BANDWIDTH) Select Internet connection speed Check to automatically adjust resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth Select Resolution Select Frame Rate Select how image quality will be affected when bandwidth is low 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.
• Select Video Motion to have the camera maintain the frame rate and reduce image quality when bandwidth is insufficient. • Select Image Quality to have the camera maintain image quality and reduce frame rate when bandwidth is insufficient. • Select Better Quality to have the camera maintain frame rate and increase quality when bandwidth is sufficient. • Select Best Quality to have the camera maintain the frame rate and increase quality to the maximum speed of the connection. 4.
L-View 104 for PC 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. • If you select Indoor Video or Indoor Video + Sunlight, select 60Hz or 50Hz to adjust the camera for the frequency of your indoor lighting. 4.
L-View 104 for PC 3.7.3 CONTROL TAB (CONFIGURE STATUS LED’S AND MOTION DETECTION SENSITIVITY) English Configure status LED’s Configure motion detection sensitivity from 1 (High) to 10 (Low) 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.
L-View 104 for PC 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. 2. Click Update to save changes. Enter the camera admin User Name (default: admin) and Password (default: left blank) and click OK. The camera will disconnect. Wait about 15 seconds and then double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera. 3.7.
L-View 104 for PC 3.8 CONFIGURING L-VIEW To configure settings for L-View, click the settings button ( ). The Directories menu shows you the folder where Snapshots are saved. It allows you to open or change the Snapshot folder. Open folder Change folder Snapshot folder location 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. 49 English 3.8.
L-View 104 for PC 3.8.2 STARTUP OPTIONS The Startup options menu allows you to configure startup options for L-View. To configure startup options: Check for L-View to open automatically when your computer turns on Check to restore camera layout and connect to previously open cameras when L-View opens 1. Check Automatically start L-View when Windows starts to have L-View open when your computer is turned on. 2.
L-View 104 for PC 3.8.3 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. English Check to enable Fixed IP addresses for cameras 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.
L-View 104 for PC 3.8.4 LOGIN (ENABLING A PASSWORD TO ACCESS L-VIEW) The Login menu allows you to enable a password to open L-View. Select Enable Enter a User Name Enter a Password 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. The next time you exit L-View and re-open it, it will ask you for a password to log in. 3.8.
L-View 104 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. English 3.8.6 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.
L-View for Mac 4. 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 “Connecting to your Camera on a Mac” on page 11. 4.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Description Minimum System Requirements CPU 2.0 GHz (dual-core recommended) Memory 2GB Operating System OS X 10.6.
L-View for Mac 1. Window Controls: Click to exit or minimize L-View. 2. Camera List: Shows cameras that have been saved in L-View. Double-click cameras to connect to them. English NOTE: To connect to multiple cameras, click to select a display area. The selected area is highlighted. Then, double-click the camera to open it in the selected area. Click to select a display area Then, double-click a camera to open it 3. Auto Search List: Auto Search shows cameras located on your local network (LAN).
L-View for Mac • Folder: Click to open the recording folder or snapshot folder for this camera. Click to open recording or snapshot folder 7. Display Area: Shows video from your camera. • Double-click to view the camera in full-screen; double-click again to exit full-screen. • Right-click and click Stop to close the selected camera. • Click a display area to select it. The top of the area turns orange. L-View plays audio from the camera in the currently selected area. 8.
L-View for Mac Click and drag camera ID from Auto Search List to Camera List Right-click and select ID/Password setting Enter a name of your choice. Enter the camera password and click OK • If you are adding a camera over the Internet, see “Connecting to a Camera Over the Internet (PC)” on page 7. 4.3.2 DELETING CAMERAS FROM CAMERA LIST • Right-click the camera in Camera List and select Delete Camera. Click OK to confirm. Right-click the camera and select Delete Camera 4.
L-View for Mac 2. Press the recording button again ( ) to stop recording. Click to Start/Stop recording 4.4.1 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. To play back video from your Mac’s hard drive: 1. Use the instructions above to record some video if you have not done so already. 2. Click the Playback button ( ).
L-View for Mac 3. Select the video file you would like to playback. Click the arrow next to Recording to expand the recording list Click the arrows next to the camera you would like to playback from Click the arrows next to the date you would like to playback video from English Double-click to open video files 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.
L-View for Mac 4.5 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 “SD Card (Configuring microSD Recording)” on page 147. To play back recordings on the camera’s microSD card: 1. Right-click on the camera in Camera List and select SD Card Playback. Right-click the camera and select SD Card Playback 2.
L-View for Mac 4.6 USING CAMERA LIST TO MODIFY CAMERA SETTINGS TIP: Change only one camera setting at a time before clicking Update so you can judge the effects. To configure camera settings using Camera List: • Right-click on the camera in Camera List and select Video settings or Night mode control. See below for details. Right-click on the camera and select Video settings or Night mode control 4.6.
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. Under Bandwidth, select the speed of your Internet connection. If your Internet connection is faster than 3Mbps, select 3Mbps. 3. Check Select the best resolution and frame rate automatically to have the camera automatically adjust the resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth. Or, un-check it to manually configure the resolution and frame rate.
L-View for Mac 4.6.2 VIDEO TAB (CONFIGURE GENERAL VIDEO SETTINGS) Select Colored or Black & White Select Brightness Select Sharpness Select Low Light Sensitivity Enable/disable time stamps Enable/disable built-in microphone Select Lighting Select Indoor Lighting Frequency Flip camera image To configure general video settings: 1. Right-click the camera in Camera List and click Video settings. Then, select the Video tab. 2. Under Video Color, select Colored or Black & White. 3.
L-View for Mac 8. Check Enable time display on video to turn on video time stamps or un-check it to disable video time stamps. 9. Under Microphone, select Enabled to enable the built-in microphone on the camera or select Disabled to disable the built-in microphone on the camera. 10.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.
L-View for Mac To configure motion detection sensitivity: NOTE: The following method works when using video motion detection. It does not work when using PIR motion detection. For details on enabling motion detection and selecting video motion detection or PIR, see “Schedule” on page 144. 1. Right-click the camera in Camera List and click Video settings. Then, select the Control tab. 2. Under Motion Detection Sensitivity, select the motion detection sensitivity between 1 (High) and 10 (Low).
L-View for Mac 4.6.5 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. 2.
L-View for Mac English • Manual night mode control: Manually select day mode or night mode. If using this option, under Mode, select Day for day mode or Night for night mode. Select day or night mode 3. Click Update to apply changes to your camera. Enter the admin user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) for the camera and click OK. Click OK to exit the settings window. NOTE: The camera may reboot after settings are changed.
iPhone App 5. IPHONE APP The app for iPhone is called Lorex Ping iPhone. For instructions on connecting to your camera using an iPhone, see “Connecting to your Camera on iPhone” on page 12. 5.1 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.
iPhone App 5.1.1 USING 2-WAY-AUDIO (INTERCOM) • Touch English 1. While viewing, touch to activate 2-way-audio (intercom) using the phone microphone (speaker required; not included). • A volume slider appears that allows you to adjust the speaker volume. again to turn off 2-way audio. Turn off 2-way-audio Adjust speaker volume 5.1.2 TAKING SNAPSHOTS • While viewing, tap to take a snapshot from the camera.
iPhone App 5.2 PLAYING BACK VIDEO RECORDED ON IPHONE After using the record button to record video to your iPhone, you can playback video on iPhone. 5.2.1 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. Tap the camera you would like to playback video from 3.
iPhone App 3. Select the camera you would like to playback from. Select camera for microSD playback English 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. Tap a day to view recorded videos from that day. 5. Tap a recording to play it. 6. Tap Disconnect to return to the recordings list. 5.
iPhone App 5.4.1 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.
iPhone App next to the camera you would like to delete then tap Delete to confirm. Then tap Delete Tap here English 2. Tap 3. Tap Done. 5.4.3 EDITING ALARM NOTIFICATION SETTINGS (PUSH NOTIFICATIONS) Push Alarm Notifications can be set up to create 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. Example of Push Notification To enable Push Alarm Notifications: 1.
iPhone App 3. Under Motion, select ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when motion is detected using video motion detection or OFF to disable. 4. Under PIR, select ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when motion is detected using the PIR motion sensor or OFF to disable. 5. Under Sound, 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). 6.
4. Under Auto, select ON to have the camera automatically select the resolution and frame rate based on available bandwidth. Or, select OFF to manually select the resolution and frame rate. If you select OFF, configure the following: • Under Resolution, select the resolution that will be used when connecting to the camera using a smart phone or tablet: 320x240 (QVGA) or 640x480 (VGA).
iPhone App 4. Configure the following: • 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.
iPhone App To configure LED’s and motion detection sensitivity: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera. English 2.Tap Video Settings. Then tap Control. Select LED behavior Select video motion detection sensitivity 2. Under Status LED, select one of the following: • Normal: LED's will function as normal. For details on LED functions, see "Camera Overview" on page 1. • Always turn off: LED's are turned off at all times.
iPhone App 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Night Mode Control. Select Night Mode control type 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.
iPhone App • Manual: Manually select day mode or night mode. If using this option, select Day for day mode or Night for night mode. English Select Manual Select Day or Night mode 4. Tap Update to save your changes. 5.4.8 EDITING CAMERA WIRED NETWORK SETTINGS Configure the camera IP address when connected using Ethernet. Select DHCP or Fixed IP. To edit camera wired network settings: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Camera Settings. 3.
iPhone App 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. 5.4.9 EDITING CAMERA WIFI NETWORK SETTINGS Configure WiFi network settings for the camera. To setup the camera with a WiFi network, see “iPhone WiFi Setup” on page 23. To edit camera WiFi settings: 1.
iPhone App 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. Configure email alarms. The camera can be set up to send email alerts when motion is detected. Email alarms include a .jpg attachment. To enable email notifications: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera. 2. Tap Camera Settings. 3. Tap Schedule then Email Alarm.
iPhone 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. • PIR: Use the PIR motion detector to trigger email alarms. The PIR motion detector uses changes in temperatures (e.g.
iPhone App English 3. Tap Schedule then Speaker Alarm. Select speaker alarm triggers Select number of times speaker alarm will repeat Test speaker alarm 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.
iPhone App 5.4.12 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. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 3. Tap Camera Settings. 4.
iPhone App 5.4.13 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. English To create a schedule for alarms or recording: 1. First, you must enable alarms or recording to use the schedule. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. Tap Camera Settings. Tap Schedule then Scheduling. Tap Add Schedule. Add Schedule 6.
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 trigger during the scheduled time, select PIR trigger to record when the PIR motion sensor is triggered during the scheduled time, or select both. Configure triggers for microSD recording in this schedule 9. Under Time period, select one of the following: and check the days you • Every week: Create a weekly recording schedule.
iPhone App To delete a Schedule: 1. From the Scheduling menu, swipe the schedule you would like to delete from left to right. English Swipe from left to right and then tap delete to delete a schedule 2. Tap Delete. 3. Tap Update to save your changes. 5.4.14 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.
iPhone App 5. Use the slider to select your time zone. Select your time zone Enable Daylight Savings and configure start and end times for daylight savings • 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. 5.4.15 REBOOTING THE CAMERA 1.
iPhone App 5.5 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. 1. Tap the Local Search button ( English To add cameras using local search: ). 2. Lorex Ping automatically scans for cameras on your local network. Tap Search to re-scan. Tap Search to re-scan Tap a camera to add to camera list 3. Tap a camera from the list. The Add camera screen comes on with the camera ID already entered. 4.
iPad App 6. IPAD APP The app for iPad is called Lorex Ping HD. For instructions on connecting to your camera using iPad, see “Connecting to your Camera on iPad” on page 15. 6.
iPad App 6.1.1 USING 2-WAY AUDIO (INTERCOM) 1. While viewing, touch to activate 2-way-audio (intercom) using the phone microphone (speaker required; not included). again to deactivate 2-way-audio. 6.1.2 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.
iPad App 4. During playback, tap in the display area to bring up playback controls. Tap to Select Camera Tap to Select Day Tap to play file Tap in the display area during playback for playback controls 6.3 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 “Configuring MicroSD Recording” on page 106.
iPad App To play back video recorded on the camera microSD card: English ) then tap SD Card. 1. Tap the Playback button ( 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. Tap a day to view recordings created on that day. 4. Tap a recording to play it. Tap to Select Camera Tap to Select Day Tap to play file 5. Tap the Camera List button ( ) to exit playback.
iPad App 6.4 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. 6.4.
iPad App English 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. Under Save admin password, select ON to have Lorex Ping save the admin user name and password the next time you enter it, or OFF to require the admin user name and password whenever settings changes are made.
iPad App 6.4.3 EDITING ALARM NOTIFICATIONS SETTINGS (PUSH NOTIFICATIONS) Push Alarm Notifications can be set up to create 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. Example of Push Notification To enable Push Alarm Notifications: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera. 2. Tap Alarm notification.
iPad App 6.4.4 EDITING CAMERA MOBILE STREAMING SETTINGS Configure the camera image quality settings for streaming to mobile devices (i.e. smart phones 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.
iPad App • Under Frame rate, select the frame rate that will be used when connecting to the camera using a smart phone or tablet between 30fps (highest) and 1fps (lowest). Tap Done to confirm. 5. Under Microphone, select OFF to turn off audio streaming to your mobile device or tap to select ON to turn on audio streaming to your mobile device. 6. Tap Update to save your settings. 6.4.5 EDITING CAMERA VIDEO SETTINGS 1. In Camera List, tap 2. Tap Video Settings. 3. Tap Video. next to the camera.
+ Sunlight if the picture is too bright on the Indoor setting. If you select an indoor setting, select 60Hz or 50Hz to adjust the camera for the frequency of your indoor lighting. Tap Done to return to Video settings. • Preference: Select whether you would like the camera to reduce the image quality or the frame rate when bandwidth increases or decreases. Select Video Motion to have the camera maintain the frame rate and reduce image quality when bandwidth is insufficient.
iPad App 3. Under Status LED, select one of the following: • Normal: LED's will function as normal. For details on LED functions, see “Camera Overview” on page 1. • Always turn off: LED's are turned off at all times. • Turn off after network connected: LED's turn on when the camera is powered on and turn off once a network connection is made. 4. Tap Done to return to the Control menu. 5. Under Motion Sensitivity, select the motion detection sensitivity between 1 (High) and 10 (Low).
iPad App 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Night Mode Control. 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 Done.
iPad App 2. Tap Camera Settings. 3. Tap Network then Wired Network. Select DHCP or Static If Static, configure IP address information 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. 6.4.9 EDITING CAMERA WIFI NETWORK SETTINGS Configure WiFi network settings for the camera.
iPad App 3. Tap Network then WiFi Network. English Slide Wi-Fi to ON Tap your WiFi network Tap Other to connect to a hidden network 4. Slide WiFi to ON 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 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.
iPad App 2. Tap Camera Settings. Enable/disable email notifications Select motion sensitivity for video motion Select email triggers Enable/disable email notifications Add up to 3 email recipients 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).
iPad App • Schedule: Send email alarms based on the settings configured in the Scheduling menu. 7. Enter up to 3 email addresses under Recipient1~3 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. 6.4.11 ENABLING SPEAKER ALARMS Configure audio alarms using a speaker (not included) connected to the camera.
iPad 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. • PIR: Use the PIR motion detector to trigger audio alarms. The PIR motion detector uses changes in temperatures (e.g.
iPad App 4. Tap Schedule then SD-Card. Select Always recording or Schedule recording Select if you want the camera to overwrite (Circular recording) or stop recording when the microSD card is full 5. Under Recording, select ON to enable microSD recording or OFF to disable. 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.
iPad App 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. Add Schedule 6. Under Email Alarm, check Motion trigger to send an email alarm based on video motion, check PIR trigger to use the PIR motion sensor, or select both. 7.
iPad App 9. Under Time period, select one of the following: • 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. • 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 set the Start and End using the sliders to configure the exact date and time when you would like the schedule to start and end. Tap Done.
iPad App 3. Tap Admin then Date/Time. Tap Time Zone 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. Select your Time Zone Enable Daylight Savings and configure start and end times for daylight savings 6. Tap Update to save your changes. Tap OK.
iPad App 6.5 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. English 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 re-scan. Tap search to re-scan your local network Tap to add camera 3. Tap a camera from the list. The Add camera screen comes on with the camera ID already entered. 4.
Android App 7. ANDROID APP The app for Android is called Lorex Ping. For instructions on connecting to your camera using Android, see “Connecting to your Camera on Android” on page 18. 7.1 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.
Android App 7.1.1 USING 2-WAY AUDIO (INTERCOM) 1. Touch to activate 2-way-audio (intercom) using the phone microphone (speaker required; not included). again to turn off 2-way audio. English 2. Touch 7.1.2 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.
Android App 2. Tap the camera you would like playback. Tap the camera 3. Select the date that you would like to playback video from, and then tap a video file to open it. Tap the date to playback Tap to open a video file 4. Use the on-screen controls to control playback.
Android App 7.3 PLAYING BACK VIDEO RECORDED ON MICROSD ON ANDROID English 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 “Enabling microSD Recording” on page 128. To play back video recorded on the camera microSD card: 1. From the Camera List, tap . 2. Tap SD card playback. SD card playback 3. The camera scans for available video files.
Android App 4. Tap a day to view recordings for that day. Tap a recording to view it. Tap to view a recording 5. Tap Disconnect to return to the recording list. 7.4 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.
Android App 7.4.1 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. 1. In Camera List, tap English To edit camera connection settings: next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Edit ID/Password.
Android App 7.4.3 EDITING CAMERA MOBILE STREAMING SETTINGS Configure the camera image quality settings for streaming to mobile devices (i.e. smart phones 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 you would like to edit. 2. Tap Stream Settings.
Android App 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Video. Select Color or Black & White Select Brightness English Select Sharpness Select Low light sensitivity Select environment settings Select quality preference Enable/disable time stamps Enable/disable video flip 3. Configure the following: • 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).
Android App • Time Display on Video: Tap to select ON to enable time stamps on video or OFF to disable time stamps. • Video flip: Tap to select Video Flip to flip the camera image vertically and horizontally or select Normal for the normal orientation. This is useful if the camera has been mounted to a wall or ceiling upside down. 4. Tap Video Settings when finished making changes, then tap Update to save your settings. 7.4.
Android App 7.4.6 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: next to the camera you would like to edit. English 1. In Camera List, tap 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Night Mode Control. Select Night Mode control option 3.
Android App • Manual: Manually select day mode or night mode. If using this option, select Day for day mode or Night for night mode. Select Manual for manual day/night mode selection Select Day mode or Night mode 4. Tap Update to save your changes. 7.4.7 ENABLING PUSH ALARM NOTIFICATIONS Push Alarm Notifications can be set up to create a notification straight to your Android device when motion or sound is detected by the camera.
Android App 2. Tap Alarm Notification. Enable/disable push notifications for video motion detection English Enable/disable push notifications for sound Select sensitivity for sound push notifications Enable/disable push notifications for PIR motion detection 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.
Android App 3. Tap Network then Wired Network. Select DHCP (recommended) or Static for a fixed IP address If Static, configure IP address information as needed 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. 7.4.
Android App 3. Tap Network then WiFi Network. English Check to enable WiFi Tap the network you would like to connect to and enter the password Tap Other to add a hidden 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.
Android App 3. Tap Schedule then Email Alarm. Enable/disable email notifications Select motion sensitivity for video motion Select email triggers Enable/disable email notifications Enter recipient email addresses 4. Under Email trigger, tap to select ON to enable email notifications or OFF to disable. Then under Send Email, tap to select ON to enable email notifications. 5. Under Motion sensitivity, select the motion detection sensitivity between 1 (High) and 10 (Low).
Android App 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. Configure audio alarms using a speaker (not included) connected to the camera. Audio alarms 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. Tap Schedule then Speaker Alarm.
Android App • Scheduling: Create audio alarms based on the settings set in the Schedule. 7. Tap Alarm Test to sound a test alarm. 8. Tap Update to save your settings. 7.4.12 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.
Android App 7. Under When disk space full, select Circular recording to set the camera to overwrite the oldest recordings when the microSD card is full or select Stop recording to set the camera to stop recording when the microSD card is full. 8. Tap Update to save your settings. 7.4.13 CONFIGURING THE 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.
Android App 7. Under Speaker Alarm, check Motion trigger to create an audio alarm based on video motion, check PIR trigger to use the PIR motion sensor, or select both. 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 trigger during the scheduled time, select PIR trigger to record when the PIR motion sensor is triggered during the scheduled time, or select both. 9.
Android App English To delete a Schedule: 1. From the Scheduling menu, press the Android menu button and tap Delete. Tap Delete Press the Android menu button 2. Select the schedule you want to delete and tap Delete. Then tap Delete Select the schedule you want to delete 3. Tap Update to save your changes. 7.4.14 CONFIGURING THE CAMERA DATE AND TIME Configure the camera date and time.
Android App 4. Tap Time Zone. Tap Time Zone 5. Use the slider to select your time zone. 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. Select Time Zone Check to enable Daylight Savings Time adjustments Configure Start Time and End Time for Daylight Savings Time 7. Tap Update to save your changes. 7.4.15 REBOOTING THE CAMERA 1.
Android App 7.5 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. 1. Tap the Local Search button ( English To add cameras using local search: ). Tap Search to re-scan your network Tap a camera to add the ID to your camera list 2. Lorex Ping automatically scans for cameras on your local network. Tap Search to re-scan. 3. Tap a camera from the list. The Add camera screen comes on with the camera ID already entered. 4.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8. CONFIGURING CAMERA SETTINGS USING A WEB BROWSER Web Configure lets you modify camera settings using a web browser. To access Web Configure: 1. Open L-View, right-click on the camera ID under Auto Search, and click Web configure. Right-click the camera under Auto Search and click Web Configure NOTE: Your computer must be on the same network as the camera to use Web Configure.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.1 WEB CONFIGURE OVERVIEW English 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Information: View information about the camera and camera settings. 2. Network: Configure wired/wireless network settings. Connect to a wireless network. 3. Video: Configure camera video and streaming settings. Watch live video from the camera (Internet Explorer only). 4. Schedule: Configure recording settings and schedules. Configure email and audio alarms (speaker required; not included). 5.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.2 NETWORK Configure networking settings for WiFi or Ethernet connection. 8.2.1 WIRED NETWORK (DHCP OR FIXED IP) Configure the camera IP address when connected using Ethernet. Select DHCP or Fixed IP. 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.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser • Use the following DNS server address: Select and then manually enter DNS server information. 3. Click Save & Apply. Configure the camera to connect to a WiFi network and configure WiFi settings. To configure WiFi Settings: NOTE: For instructions on connecting your camera to a WiFi network, see “WiFi Setup” on page 21. 1.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.3 VIDEO Configure camera video and streaming settings. Watch live video from the camera (Internet Explorer only). 8.3.1 DISPLAY Watch live video from the camera. NOTE: Viewing live video using a web browser is only compatible with Internet Explorer on PC only. You must install ActiveX controls to view live video using Internet Explorer. An attention bar will appear to prompt you to install ActiveX controls.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.3.2 VIDEO SETTINGS English Adjust the video quality settings. Set the password to access camera video through L-View or apps. To set the camera password for accessing video through L-View or apps: 1. Under Password (play video), enter a password to access the camera video using L-View or smart phone and tablet apps. 2. Click Save & Apply to save the new password.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser • Use the following values: Select to manually select the video resolution and frame rate for the camera. Note that the image quality may decrease if there is not enough bandwidth for your selected settings. • Resolution: Manually select either VGA (640x480) or QVGA (320x240) resolution. VGA resolution will give you a better, more detailed picture, but requires more bandwidth.
• Enable audio microphone/Disable audio microphone: Select Disable audio microphone to disable the built-in microphone in the camera or select Enable audio microphone to enable it. • Enable time display/Disable time display: Select Disable time display to turn off video time stamps or Enable time display to turn on video time stamps. 2. Click Save & Apply to apply the settings to the camera. You may need to reconnect to the camera after making settings changes. 8.3.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 4. Under Frame rate, select the frame rate that will be used when connecting to the camera using a smart phone or tablet between 30fps (highest) and 1fps (lowest). 5. Select Enable audio to enable audio streaming to smart phones and tablets or Disable audio to disable audio streaming to smart phones and tablets. 6. Click Save & Apply to apply changes to your camera. 8.3.4 NIGHT MODE Configure when the camera uses day or night mode.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser Start of night mode (8:00 PM) Return to day mode (6:00 AM) • Manual night mode control: Manually select day mode or night mode. If using this option, under Mode, select Day for day mode or Night for night mode. Select day or night mode 2. Click Save & Apply to apply your settings to the camera. 143 English and the second set of drop-down menus to select when the camera will return to day mode.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.4 SCHEDULE Configure recording to microSD card, configure email or speaker alarms, and setup the recording/alarm schedule. 8.4.1 EMAIL/FTP ALARM SETTINGS (CONFIGURING EMAIL ALARMS) Configure email alarms. The camera can be set up to send email alerts when motion is detected. Email alarms include a .jpg attachment. Configure Triggers Check Send Email message Enter up to 3 email recipients Click Save & Apply To configure Email Alarms: 1.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser • Schedule: Send email alarms based on the settings configured under Schedule. see “Scheduling (Configuring Recording and Alarm Schedules)” on page 148. • Disable: Disable email alarms. 2. If you have selected Motion, 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.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.4.2 SPEAKER ALARM (CONFIGURING AUDIO ALARMS) Configure audio alarms using a speaker (not included) connected to the camera. Audio alarms can be set up to go off when the camera detects motion. This is helpful if you want to scare off intruders. Select Audio Alarm Triggers Select the Alarm loop times To configure speaker alarms: 1.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.4.3 SD CARD (CONFIGURING MICROSD RECORDING) Select Recording option Select overwrite or stop recording when the microSD card is full 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.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.4.4 SCHEDULING (CONFIGURING RECORDING AND ALARM SCHEDULES) Configure schedules for recording and alarms. Schedules can be configured separately for alarms and recording. You can configure up to 12 schedules. Select recording or alarm types for the schedule Configure schedule times Click Add Schedule To create a schedule for alarms or recording: 1. First, you must enable alarms or recording to use the schedule. 2.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser To delete a schedule: 1. Existing schedules are shown at the top of the page. Click Delete next to the schedule you want to delete. Click Delete to delete a schedule To edit a schedule: 1. Click Edit next to the schedule you want to delete. 2. Edit the schedule settings as needed. 3. Click Update Schedule. 8.5 ADMIN Configure the camera date and time, passwords, and LED’s. Restart the camera. Perform system upgrades.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.5.1 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. 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.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 2. Click Save & Apply. Restart the camera by disconnecting and reconnecting the power adapter or pressing the Reboot button (see “Reboot” on page 154). 8.5.2 LED CONTROL Configure the behavior of the camera status LED’s. This is useful if you want the camera to be harder to spot at night. 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 “Camera Overview” on page 1.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.5.3 DATE/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. Select Time Zone Select Enable 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.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 2. In L-View, right-click on the camera in Auto Search and click Web Configure. Right-click the camera under Auto Search and click Web Configure English 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. Admin Upgrade 5. Select Upgrade from local file. 6. Click Browse, locate the firmware upgrade file, and then click Open. 7. Click Upgrade.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.5.5 REBOOT Restart the camera from your Internet browser. This is useful if you need to restart the camera to apply settings changes or if the camera encounters an error. To restart the camera: 1. Press the reboot button.
Technical Specifications English 9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS As our product is subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Technology & subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications & prices without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Cleaning and Disposal 10. 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.
Notices 11. NOTICES 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. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting 12. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING 12.1 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.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting English 3. Attach the camera to the wall or ceiling using the included mounting screws. Adjust the camera angle as necessary. See below for suggested stand configurations. Wall Mount Ceiling Mount 4. Secure the stand position by using a Philipshead screwdriver to tighten the screw connecting the camera to the stand. Camera stand screw 5. Connect the power adapter cable and ethernet cable (if connecting the camera using ethernet) to the camera.
Troubleshooting 13. TROUBLESHOOTING WPS Wireless Setup does not work or router does not support WPS: • Connect the camera to the router using Ethernet and manually setup the camera to use WiFi. See “WiFi Setup” on page 21. WiFi is not working: • Camera has not been setup to use WiFi. Unless your router supports WPS, WiFi setup must be completed while the camera is connected via Ethernet. See “WiFi Setup” on page 21. • Incorrect password/network information entered.
Troubleshooting Cannot access Web Configure on PC: • Camera may be on different network than computer. Connect the camera and computer to the same network (i.e. the same router), or use a mobile device to change settings over the Internet. English Bright spot in video when viewing camera at night: • Night vision reflects when pointing a camera to a window. Move the camera to a different location.
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