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Lorex LNC201 User Manual

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WIRELESS NETWORK CAMERA

USER'S GUIDE
ENGLISH VERSION 1.0
www.lorextechnology.com
LNC200 Series

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  • Page 1: Wireless Network Camera

    WIRELESS NETWORK CAMERA USER’S GUIDE ENGLISH VERSION 1.0 www.lorextechnology.com LNC200 Series...
  • Page 2 Welcome! • Thank you for purchasing this Lorex wireless network camera. This user’s guide refers to the following models: • LNC201 • LNC204 Contents Before you start, make sure you have the contents listed below. • 1 x Camera • 1 x Camera power adapter and USB power cable •...

  • Page 3: Need Help

    For all other matters, visit www.lorextechnology.com By Phone: North America: : 1-888-425-6739 Customer Service (for warranty matters) (1-888-42-LOREX) : 1-877-755-6739 Tech Support (for technical/installation issues) (1-877-75-LOREX) Mexico: 001-800-681-9263, 001-800-514-6739 International: +800-425-6739-0 (Example: From the UK, dial 00 instead of +)

  • Page 4: Necesita Ayuda

    1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX) en E.U.A., vea la garantía ofrecida por el importador) 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX) Soutien technique (pour les questions d’ordre technique ou relatives à : 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX) Asistencia técnica l’installation) (para asuntos técnicos o de instalación) 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX) Mexique : 001-800-681-9263, 001-800-514-6739 Teléfono y Servicios Válidos Sólo en E.U.A.:...
  • Page 5 Please make sure to register your product at www.lorextechnology.com to receive product updates and technical support THIS PRODUCT MAY REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION LOREX IS COMMITTED TO FULFILLING YOUR SECURITY NEEDS • We have developed user friendly products and documentation. Please read the Quick Start Guide and User Manual before you install this product.
  • Page 6 ESTE PRODUCTO PUEDE EXIGIR UNA CE PRODUIT PEUT NÉCESSITER UNE INSTALACIÓN PROFESIONAL INSTALLATION PROFESSIONNELLE LOREX S’ENGAGE À RÉPONDRE À VOS LOREX SE COMPROMETE A SATISFACER BESOINS EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ SUS NECESIDADES EN SEGURIDAD • Favor de leer la guía de instalación rápida y la •...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 8: If Using This Product As A Baby Monitor

    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. •...
  • Page 9 • Expandable up to 4 cameras • Watchdog function to prevent system failure 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.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Camera Overview ....... 1 2. Getting Started ....... . . 3 2.1 Connecting to your camera on iPhone®...
  • Page 11 3.5 Configuring a Video Playing/Recording Schedule ..53 3.5.1 Configuring a Continuous Recording or Play Only Schedule ..55 3.5.2 Configuring a Periodic (Repeating) Recording Schedule ..56 3.6 Playing Back Recordings on the microSD card with L-View .
  • Page 12 7. iPad® App ........120 7.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping HD ..... . . 120 7.1.1 Using 2-Way Audio (Intercom) .
  • Page 13 8. Android™ App ....... 143 8.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for Android™ ....143 8.1.1 Using 2-way Audio (Intercom) .
  • Page 14 8.4.8 Configuring Temperature Push Notifications and temperature Units (Fahrenheit or Celsius) ......... 154 8.4.9 Editing Camera Wired Network Settings .
  • Page 15 13. Wall or Ceiling Mounting ..... 193 13.1 Installation Tips and Warnings ..... . . 193 13.2 Installation .

  • Page 16: Camera Overview

    3. Temperature Sensor: Detects the room’s ambient temperature. The temperature is displayed on the camera’s video display. You may enable temperature alerts using the Lorex Ping app. 4. Microphone 5. WPS Button: Used during Quick Scan WiFi setup or to connect the camera to a wireless router (not included) with a WPS button.
  • Page 17 Camera Overview • / Status: Glows when camera is connected to the Internet. Flashes when there is a connection problem. 7. PIR Motion Sensor: Allows the camera to detect motion by tracking body heat. 8. Infrared LED: Allows the camera to see in the dark. 9.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    WiFi networks. 3. Download the free Lorex Ping app from the App Store. NOTE: Lorex Ping is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. Lorex Ping requires iOS v4.0 and higher. 4. Tap the Lorex Ping icon (...
  • Page 19 Getting Started 5. Press Wifi Setup then tap Next. Tap Next Wifi Setup 6. Enter the password for your WiFi network and press OK. A QR code appears on the screen with your WiFi network details. Enter the WiFi password 7.
  • Page 20 Getting Started 8. Place your device about 1ft (30cm) away from the camera. 1ft (30cm) The camera scans the QR code on your iPhone® to connect to the WiFi network. The camera scans the QR code on your iPhone to connect to the WiFi network. When the connection is successful, the camera beeps, and the message below appears on your device after a few seconds.

  • Page 21: Ethernet Setup

    Confirm password. Tap OK. Enter a new password, confirm your password, and then tap OK Tap the camera again to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping streams live video from your camera. 2.1.2 ETHERNET SETUP 1. Connect the power adapter to the camera and connect the other end to a power...
  • Page 22 Ethernet Cable 3. Download Lorex Ping 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. 4. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) from the home screen to open Lorex Ping.
  • Page 23 • OR: Manually enter the CamID printed on the camera. 8. 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.

  • Page 24: Connecting To Your Camera On Ipad

    Getting Started 9. 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 10.If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password.

  • Page 25: Wifi Setup

    WiFi networks. 3. Download the free Lorex Ping HD app from the App Store. NOTE: Lorex Ping HD is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. Lorex Ping requires iOS v4.0 and higher.
  • Page 26 Getting Started 6. Enter the password for your WiFi network and press OK. A QR code appears on the screen with your WiFi network details. Enter the WiFi password 7. Press the WPS button on the camera. The LEDs will start flashing. Press the WPS button on the camera...
  • Page 27 Getting Started 8. Place your device about 1ft (30cm) away from the camera. 1ft (30cm) The camera scans the QR code on your device to connect to the WiFi network. When the connection is successful, the camera beeps, and the message below appears on your device after a few seconds.

  • Page 28: Ethernet Setup

    Getting Started 11.If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password. Tap OK. Tap OK 12.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...
  • Page 29 Ethernet Cable 3. Download the Lorex Ping HD app from the App Store. NOTE: Lorex Ping HD is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. Lorex Ping requires iOS v4.0 and higher. 4. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) from the home screen to open Lorex Ping.
  • Page 30 Getting Started 5. Tap + to add a camera. Tap + 6. Under Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice. Enter a name for your camera of your choice...
  • Page 31 Getting Started 7. 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. Press to scan the QR code printed on the back of the camera, OR manually enter the...
  • Page 32 Press Done. Enter the camera password. The default password is lorex. 9. 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 10.If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your...

  • Page 33: Connecting To Your Camera On Android

    Getting Started 11.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 Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera. For details on using the iPad app, see “iPad®...
  • Page 34 WiFi networks. 3. Download the free Lorex Ping app from the Google Play Store. NOTE: Lorex Ping is a free application. Lorex Ping requires Android™ v2.3 and higher. 4. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) to open Lorex Ping.
  • Page 35 Getting Started 7. Press the WPS button on the camera. The LEDs will start flashing. Press the WPS button on the camera 8. Place your device about 1ft (30cm) away from the camera. 1ft (30cm) The camera scans the QR code on your device to connect to the WiFi network. When the connection is successful, the camera beeps, and the message below appears on your device after a few seconds.
  • Page 36 Confirm password. Tap OK. Enter a new password, confirm your password, and then tap OK Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping streams live video from your camera.

  • Page 37: Ethernet Setup

    2. Connect an Ethernet cable (included) to the NET port on the camera and connect the other end to your router (not included). Router Ethernet Cable 3. Download the Lorex Ping app from the Google Play store. NOTE: Lorex Ping requires Android™ v.2.3 or higher.
  • Page 38 Getting Started 4. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) from the home screen or app list to open Lorex Ping. Lorex Ping opens to the Camera List. 5. Tap + to add a camera. Tap + 6. Under Camera Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice.
  • Page 39 • OR: Manually enter the CamID printed on the camera. 8. 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.
  • Page 40 Getting Started 9. 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 10.If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password.

  • Page 41: Connecting To Your Camera On Pc

    Getting Started 2.4 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON PC Follow the steps below to get up and running with a PC. 2.4.1 BASIC SETUP 1. Connect the power adapter cable to the power adapter using the USB connector. Power Adapter Power Adapter Cable 2.

  • Page 42: Pc Wifi Setup

    Getting Started included). The blue Network LED on the camera will glow blue when the camera is connected to your network. Router Ethernet Cable • For instructions on setting your camera up for WiFi, see “PC WiFi Setup” on page 31. B: OPTIONAL: If your router supports WPS, press and hold the WPS button on your router until the WPS light turns on.

  • Page 43: Connecting To Your Camera On Pc

    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.
  • Page 44 Getting Started 4. If you have connected to this camera before, L-View connects to the camera. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, L-View will prompt you to create your own password for the camera. Click OK. Click OK 5.
  • Page 45 4. Under CamID, enter the Cam ID number printed on the camera. 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...

  • Page 46: Pc Wifi Setup

    Getting Started 8. 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 Confirm new password Click OK 9. Double-click the camera again under Camera List to connect. For detailed instructions on using L-View, see “L-View 116 for PC”...
  • Page 47 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. Enter WiFi Password Save &...
  • Page 48 Getting Started 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.

  • Page 49: Connecting To Your Camera On Mac

    Getting Started 2.5 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON MAC Follow the steps below to get up and running on a Mac computer. 2.5.1 BASIC SETUP 1. Connect the power adapter cable to the power adapter using the USB connector. Power Adapter Power Adapter Cable 2.
  • Page 50 Getting Started included). The blue Network LED on the camera will glow blue when the camera is connected to your network. Router Ethernet Cable • For instructions on setting your camera up for WiFi, see “Mac WiFi Setup” on page 39. B: OPTIONAL: If your router supports WPS, press and hold the WPS button on your router until the WPS light turns on.

  • Page 51: Connecting To Your Camera On A Mac

    Getting Started 2.5.2 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON A MAC NOTE: For Mac system requirements, see “System Requirements” on page 42. 1. Install the L-View software from the CD or download it from www.lorextechnology.com. 2. Extract the installer file and double-click it to run. 3.
  • Page 52 Getting Started 3. Enter the password (default: lorex) and then click OK to connect. L-View connects to your camera and streams live video. Enter the password (default: lorex) and then click OK 4. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you are prompted to change your password.
  • Page 53 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...

  • Page 54: Mac Wifi Setup

    Getting Started NOTE: To connect to multiple cameras, click to select a display area. The area becomes highlighted. Then, double-click the camera to open it in the selected area. Then, double-click Click to select a a camera to open it display area 2.5.3 MAC WIFI SETUP The camera must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable before you can set...
  • Page 55 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. Enter WiFi Password Save &...
  • Page 56 Getting Started 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.

  • Page 57: L-View 116 For Pc

    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”...
  • Page 58 L-View 104 for PC 3.2 L-VIEW FOR PC INTERFACE 4 5 6 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. •...
  • Page 59 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 64. • Snapshot: Click to save a still image screenshot of the camera. To access Snapshots, see “Directories (Opening or Changing the Snapshot/Recording Folder)”...
  • Page 60 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: •...

  • Page 61: Display Sub-Menu

    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: •...

  • Page 62: All Camera Action

    L-View 104 for PC 3.2.2 ALL CAMERA ACTION Press 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. •...

  • Page 63: Adding Cameras To Camera List

    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 •...

  • Page 64: Deleting Cameras

    L-View 104 for PC NOTE: To change the camera’s password, see “Video Settings” on page 170. 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.

  • Page 65: Configuring Mobile Streaming Settings

    L-View 104 for PC 3.3.4 CONFIGURING MOBILE STREAMING SETTINGS Configure streaming settings when connecting using a smartphone or tablet. Keep checked 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:...

  • Page 66: Configuring Night Mode Control

    L-View 104 for PC 3.3.5 CONFIGURING NIGHT MODE CONTROL 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.

  • Page 67: Recording To Your Pc's Hard Drive

    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 user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) for the camera and click OK.
  • Page 68 L-View 104 for PC 3.5 L-PLAY: PLAYING BACK VIDEO FROM YOUR PC’S HARD DRIVE 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.
  • Page 69 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. Click the camera ID to select Available Recordings Click Play...
  • Page 70 L-View 104 for PC 6. Use the on-screen controls to control playback. Maximize Minimize Exit Search for video Open in full-screen Seek to different time Time video was recorded Volume Mute Zoom in Change language Pause Slow down Zoom out playback Once zoomed in, click and drag NOTE:...

  • Page 71: Playing Back Recordings On The Microsd Card With L-View

    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)”...

  • Page 72: Configuring Camera Video Settings

    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 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.

  • Page 73: Quality Tab (Configuring Resolution, Frame Rate, And Bandwidth)

    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.

  • Page 74: Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings)

    L-View 104 for PC • 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. •...

  • Page 75: Control Tab (Configure Status Led's And Motion Detection Sensitivity)

    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.
  • Page 76 L-View 104 for PC harder to spot at night. It also allows you to configure the motion detection sensitivity when using video motion detection. To configure the camera status LED’s: 1. Under Status LED Control, select one of the following: •...

  • Page 77: Camera Info Tab

    L-View 104 for PC 3.7.4 CAMERA INFO TAB The camera info tab shows system information about the camera. 3.8 CONFIGURING L-VIEW To configure settings for L-View, click the settings button ( 3.8.1 DIRECTORIES (OPENING OR CHANGING THE SNAPSHOT/ RECORDING FOLDER) The Directories menu shows you the folder where snapshots and video files are saved.

  • Page 78: Startup Options

    L-View 104 for PC • Click Open. To change the Snapshot folder: 1. Click Change. 2. Select a new Snapshot folder and click OK to save changes. 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...

  • Page 79: Fixed Ip Access

    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. Check to enable Fixed IP addresses for cameras To configure your camera to use a fixed IP address: 1.

  • Page 80: Login (Enabling A Password To Access L-View)

    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.

  • Page 81: Software Update

    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.

  • Page 82: L-View For Mac

    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 Mac”...
  • Page 83 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. NOTE: To connect to multiple cameras, click to select a display area. The selected area is highlighted.

  • Page 84: Camera List (Managing Cameras)

    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. •...

  • Page 85: Deleting Cameras From Camera List

    L-View for Mac setting. Enter the camera password. If you want, you can also enter a Camera Name of your choice for your camera. Click OK. Enter a name of your choice. Click and drag camera ID Right-click and select Enter the camera password and from Auto Search List to ID/Password setting...

  • Page 86: Playing Back Video From Your Mac's Hard Drive

    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.
  • Page 87 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 Double-click to open video files yyyymmdd 20121016...

  • Page 88: Playing Back Recordings On The Microsd Card With L-View

    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)”...

  • Page 89: Using Camera List To Modify Camera Settings

    L-View for Mac 4.6 USING CAMERA LIST TO MODIFY CAMERA SETTINGS You can use L-View to configure certain settings for the camera. TIP: Change only one camera setting at a time before clicking Update so you can judge the effects. To configure camera settings using Camera List: •...
  • Page 90 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.

  • Page 91: Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings)

    L-View for Mac 4.6.2 VIDEO TAB (CONFIGURE GENERAL VIDEO SETTINGS) The Video tab allows you to configure general video settings, such as color and brightness settings. Select Colored or Select Brightness Black & White Select Low Light Select Sharpness Sensitivity Enable/disable time Select Lighting stamps...

  • Page 92: Control Tab (Configure Status Led's And Motion Detection Sensitivity)

    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.

  • Page 93: Camera Info Tab

    L-View for Mac 3. Click Update to save changes. Enter the camera admin user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) and click OK. Click OK to exit the settings window. NOTE: The camera may reboot after settings are changed. Wait about 30 seconds and then double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera.

  • Page 94: Configuring Night Mode Settings

    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.
  • Page 95 L-View for Mac • 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.

  • Page 96: Iphone® App

    3. 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. Disconnect button (only shown in portrait mode)

  • Page 97: Using 2-Way-Audio (Intercom)

    iPhone® App 5.1.1 USING 2-WAY-AUDIO (INTERCOM) 1. While viewing, touch to activate 2-way-audio (intercom) using the phone microphone. • A volume slider appears that allows you to adjust the speaker volume. • Touch again to turn off 2-way audio. Turn off 2-way-audio Adjust speaker volume 5.1.2 TAKING SNAPSHOTS •...

  • Page 98: Playing Back Video Recorded On Iphone

    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.

  • Page 99: Using Camera List To Edit Camera Settings

    iPhone® App 2. Scroll down and tap SD card playback. 3. Select the camera you would like to playback from. Select camera for microSD playback 4. The camera scans for recorded video files and shows a list of days with recorded video.

  • Page 100: Editing Camera Connection Settings

    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.

  • Page 101: Deleting Cameras From Camera List

    iPhone® App 5.4.2 DELETING CAMERAS FROM CAMERA LIST 1. In Camera List, tap Move. Tap Move 2. Tap next to the camera you would like to delete then tap Delete to confirm. Then tap Delete Tap here 3. Tap Done. 5.4.3 EDITING MOTION/SOUND NOTIFICATION SETTINGS (PUSH NOTIFICATIONS) Push Notifications can be set up to create a notification straight to your iPhone®...

  • Page 102: Configuring Temperature Push Notifications And Temperature Units

    iPhone® App 2. Tap Alarm notification. Enable/disable push notifications for video motion detection Select sensitivity for video motion push notifications Enable/disable push notifications for sound Select sensitivity for sound push notifications Enable/disable push notifications for PIR motion detection 3. Under Motion, select ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when motion is detected using video motion detection or OFF to disable.

  • Page 103: Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings

    iPhone® App 2. Tap Alarm notification. Select ON to enable temperature notifications Select temperature units Select the high temperature value that will trigger notifications Select the low temperature value that will trigger notifications 3. Under Temperature, select ON to enable temperature notifications. 4.

  • Page 104: Editing Camera Video Settings

    iPhone® App 2. Tap Stream Settings. Select Mobile Bandwidth Enable/disable auto resolution and frame rate adjustement Select Resolution Select Frame rate Enable/disable audio streaming 3. Under Bandwidth, select the bandwidth for your mobile connection. If you are mainly connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher. 4.
  • Page 105 iPhone® App 3. Tap Video. Select Color or Black & White Select Brightness Select Sharpness Select Low light sensitivity Select environment settings Select quality preference Enable/disable time stamps Enable/disable video flip 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.

  • Page 106: Configuring Led Control And Motion Detection Sensitivity

    iPhone® App 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.

  • Page 107: Configuring Night Mode Settings

    iPhone® App 4. Tap Control to return to the Control menu. 5. Under Motion Sensitivity, select the motion detection sensitivity between 1 (High) and 10 (Low). If Motion Detection Sensitivity is set to 1, motion detection will be triggered if a moving object is larger than 1% of the video area. If it is set to 10, a moving object must be larger than 10% of the video area to trigger motion detection.

  • Page 108: Editing Camera Wired Network Settings

    iPhone® App sliders to set the Start time (when night mode begins each day) and End time (when night mode ends each day), then tap OK. Select Schedule to schedule day/night mode switch Tap to configure day/ night mode schedule •...

  • Page 109: Editing Camera Wifi Network Settings

    iPhone® 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.

  • Page 110: Enabling Email Notifications

    iPhone® App • To connect to a hidden WiFi network, tap Other. Enter the SSID and select the security type and tap Add. Tap the network name from the list and enter the password. Slide Wi-Fi to ON Tap your WiFi network Tap Other to add a hidden WiFi network 6.
  • Page 111 iPhone® App 3. Tap Schedule then Email Alarm. Enable/disable email notifications Select motion sensitivity for video motion Select email triggers Enable/disable email notifications 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.

  • Page 112: Enabling Speaker Alarms

    iPhone® App • Schedule: Send email alarms based on the settings configured in the Scheduling menu. • Disable: Disable email alarms. 7. Enter up to 3 email addresses under Recipient1~3 that will receive email alarms. Enter recipient email addresses 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.
  • Page 113 iPhone® App 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.

  • Page 114: Configuring Microsd Recording

    iPhone® App 5.4.13 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.

  • Page 115: Configuring The Camera Recording And Alarm Schedule

    iPhone® App 5.4.14 CONFIGURING THE CAMERA RECORDING AND ALARM SCHEDULE Configure schedules for recording and alarms. Schedules can be configured separately for alarms and recording. You can configure up to 12 schedules. To create a schedule for alarms or recording: 1.
  • Page 116 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.

  • Page 117: Configuring The Camera Date And Time

    iPhone® App To delete a Schedule: 1. From the Scheduling menu, swipe the schedule you would like to delete from left to right. Swipe from left to right and then tap delete to delete a schedule 2. Tap Delete. 3. Tap Update to save your changes. 5.4.15 CONFIGURING THE CAMERA DATE AND TIME Configure the camera date and time.

  • Page 118: Rebooting The Camera

    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.

  • Page 119: Using Local Search To Add Cameras

    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 Tap a camera to add to camera list 3.

  • Page 120: Ipad® App

    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 9. 6.1 LIVE VIEWING WITH LOREX PING HD...

  • Page 121: Using 2-Way Audio (Intercom)

    iPad® App 6.1.1 USING 2-WAY AUDIO (INTERCOM) 1. While viewing, touch to activate 2-way-audio (intercom) using the phone microphone. 2. Tap 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®...

  • Page 122: Playing Back Video Recorded To Microsd On Ipad

    iPad® App 4. During playback, tap in the display area to bring up playback controls. Tap to Select Camera Tap to Select Tap to play file Tap in the display area during playback for playback controls 6.3 PLAYING BACK VIDEO RECORDED TO MICROSD ON IPAD®...
  • Page 123 iPad® App To play back video recorded on the camera microSD card: 1. Tap the Playback button ( ) then tap SD Card. 2. Select the camera you would like to playback from. 3. The camera scans for recorded video files and shows a list of days with recorded video.

  • Page 124: Using Camera List To Edit Camera Settings

    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.

  • Page 125: Deleting Cameras From Camera List

    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.

  • Page 126: Editing Motion/ Sound Notification Settings (Push Notifications)

    iPad® App 6.4.3 EDITING MOTION/ SOUND NOTIFICATION SETTINGS (PUSH NOTIFICATIONS) Push Alarm Notifications can be set up to create a notification straight to your iPad® when motion or sound is detected by the camera. Push Alarm Notifications go directly to the notifications area on your device.

  • Page 127: Configuring Temperature Push Notifications And Temperature Units

    iPad® App 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).

  • Page 128: Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings

    iPad® App 3. Under Temperature, select ON to enable temperature notifications. 4. Under Temperature unit, select F° or C°. 5. Under Higher bound, select the high temperature value. You will receive a notification if the temperature near the camera goes above this value. 6.

  • Page 129: Editing Camera Video Settings

    iPad® App • Under Resolution, select the resolution that will be used when connecting to the camera using a smart phone or tablet: 320x240, 480x360, 640x400, or 1024x768. Tap Done to confirm. • 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).

  • Page 130: Configuring Led Control And Motion Detection Sensitivity

    iPad® App • Low Light Sensitivity: Set the camera's sensitivity in low light environments between Very High (highest), High, and Normal (lowest). Tap Done to return to Video settings. • Place: Select Outdoor for well lit environments. Select Indoor if you notice strip lines in the image or if the picture is too dark on the Outdoor video setting.

  • Page 131: Configuring Night Mode Settings

    iPad® App 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Control. Set control settings for status LED’s 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. •...
  • Page 132 iPad® App Infrared LED turns on to enable night vision. To configure Day/Night mode: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Night Mode Control. Select Day/Night mode control type 3.

  • Page 133: Editing Camera Wired Network Settings

    iPad® App 6.4.9 EDITING CAMERA WIRED NETWORK SETTINGS Configure the camera IP address when connected using Ethernet. Select DHCP or Fixed To edit camera wired network settings: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2.

  • Page 134: Enabling Email Notifications

    iPad® App 3. Tap Network then WiFi Network. 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.
  • Page 135 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.

  • Page 136: Enabling Speaker Alarms

    iPad® App • PIR: Use the PIR motion detector to trigger email alarms. The PIR motion detector uses changes in temperatures (e.g. from a person moving around in front of the camera) to determine if there is motion. PIR motion detection is less effective at higher temperatures.

  • Page 137: Configuring Microsd Recording

    iPad® App • 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.

  • Page 138: Configuring The Camera Recording And Alarm Schedule

    iPad® App 4. Tap Schedule then SD-Card. Enable microSD recording 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.
  • Page 139 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.

  • Page 140: Configuring The Camera Date And Time

    iPad® App 9. Under Time period, select one of the following: • Every week: Create a weekly recording schedule. Tap and check the days you would like the schedule to apply to. Tap Start and End and use the sliders to configure the start and end time for the schedule.

  • Page 141: Rebooting The Camera

    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.

  • Page 142: Using Local Search To Add Cameras

    You can use the Local Search Menu to automatically add the ID's for cameras on your local network. To add cameras using local search: 1. Tap the Local Search button ( 2. Lorex Ping automatically scans for cameras on your local network. Tap Search to re-scan. Tap search to re-scan your local network Tap to add camera 3.

  • Page 143: Android™ App

    Android™, “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. Disconnect button (only...

  • Page 144: Using 2-Way Audio (Intercom)

    ANDROID™ DEVICE After using the record button to manually record video to your Android™ device, you can use Lorex Ping to play it back. To playback video recorded to your Android™ device: 1. From the Camera List, tap Play Back (...
  • Page 145 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.

  • Page 146: Playing Back Video Recorded On Microsd On Android

    Android™ App 7.3 PLAYING BACK VIDEO RECORDED ON MICROSD ON ANDROID™ You can playback video recorded on the camera microSD card (not included) on your Android™ phone or tablet. For details on setting up microSD recording, see “Enabling microSD Recording” on page 160. To play back video recorded on the camera microSD card: 1.

  • Page 147: Using Camera List To Edit Camera Settings

    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.

  • Page 148: Editing Camera Connection Settings

    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. To edit camera connection settings: 1.

  • Page 149: Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings

    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.
  • Page 150 Android™ App 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Video. Select Color or Black & White Select Brightness 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. •...

  • Page 151: Configuring Led Control And Motion Detection Sensitivity

    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.

  • Page 152: Configuring Night Mode Settings

    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.

  • Page 153: Enabling Motion/Sound Push Alarm Notifications

    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 MOTION/SOUND PUSH ALARM NOTIFICATIONS Push Alarm Notifications can be set up to create a notification straight to your Android™...

  • Page 154: Configuring Temperature Push Notifications And Temperature Units

    Android™ App 2. Tap Alarm Notification. Enable/disable push notifications for video motion detection 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.

  • Page 155: Editing Camera Wired Network Settings

    Android™ App 2. Tap Alarm Notification. Enable temperature notifications Select Celsius or Fahrenheit Select high temperature for notifications Select low temperature for notifications 3. Under Temperature, select ON to enable temperature push notifications. 4. Under Temperature unit, select °C or °F. 5.

  • Page 156: Editing Camera Wifi Network Settings

    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.

  • Page 157: Enabling Email Notifications

    Android™ App 3. Tap Network then WiFi Network. 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.
  • Page 158 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.

  • Page 159: Enabling Speaker Alarms

    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. 7.4.12 ENABLING SPEAKER ALARMS Configure the siren. The siren can be set up to go off when the camera detects motion. This is helpful if you want to scare off intruders.

  • Page 160: Enabling Microsd Recording

    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. 7.4.13 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™...

  • Page 161: Configuring The Recording And Alarm Schedule

    Android™ App • Always Recording: Camera will record continuously at all times. • Schedule Recording: Camera will record according to settings set in the recording schedule. NOTE: To enable Motion detection recording using Android™, you must use Schedule recording. Then, create a schedule in the Scheduling menu with Motion trigger, PIR trigger, or both Motion trigger and PIR trigger selected.
  • Page 162 Android™ App 6. Under Email Alarm, check Motion trigger to send an email alarm based on video motion, select PIR trigger to use the PIR motion sensor, or select both. 7. Under Speaker Alarm, check Motion trigger to create an speaker alarm based on video motion, check PIR trigger to use the PIR motion sensor, or select both.

  • Page 163: Configuring The Camera Date And Time

    Android™ App 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.

  • Page 164: Rebooting The Camera

    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.

  • Page 165: Using Local Search To Add Cameras

    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.

  • Page 166: Configuring Camera Settings Using A Web Browser

    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.

  • Page 167: Web Configure Overview

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.1 WEB CONFIGURE OVERVIEW 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. 4.

  • Page 168: Network

    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 To configure the camera to use DHCP or fixed IP: 1.

  • Page 169: Wifi Security (Configuring Wifi Settings)

    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. 8.2.2 WIFI SECURITY (CONFIGURING WIFI SETTINGS) 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 “PC WiFi Setup”...

  • Page 170: Video

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.3 VIDEO Configure camera video and streaming settings. 8.3.1 VIDEO SETTINGS 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.
  • Page 171 Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser • Adjust resolution and frame rate automatically: Select to allow the camera to adjust the video resolution and frame rate based on available bandwidth. • Use the following values: Select to manually select the video resolution and frame rate for the camera.

  • Page 172: Mobile Video

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser • 60Hz light freq/50Hz light freq: If necessary, select 60Hz light freq or 50Hz light freq to adjust the camera for the frequency of your indoor lighting. These settings are not available when the camera is set to Oudoor video. •...

  • Page 173: Night Mode

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 3. Under Resolution, select the resolution that will be used when connecting to the camera using a smart phone or tablet: 320x240, 480x360, 640x400, or 1024x768. 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).
  • Page 174 Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser and the second set of drop-down menus to select when the camera will return to day mode. Start of night mode Return to day mode (8:00 PM) (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.

  • Page 175: Schedule

    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.
  • Page 176 Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser NOTE: You may also select both PIR and Motion to receive alarms from both motion triggers. • Schedule: Send email alarms based on the settings configured under Schedule. see “Scheduling (Configuring Recording and Alarm Schedules)” on page 182. •...

  • Page 177: Speaker Alarm (Configuring Audio Alarms)

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.4.2 SPEAKER ALARM (CONFIGURING AUDIO ALARMS) A siren 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...

  • Page 178: Sd Card (Configuring Microsd Recording)

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.4.3 SD CARD (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. Select Recording option Select overwrite or...

  • Page 179: Scheduling (Configuring Recording And Alarm Schedules)

    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...

  • Page 180: Thermometer

    NOTE: Temperature push notifications are only available on smartphones or tablets. You must enable temperature push notifications through the Alarm Notification menu in the Lorex Ping app to receive them on your device.

  • Page 181: Admin

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser To configure thermometer settings: Select Celsius or Fahrenheit Select high temperature Select low temperature Click Save & Apply 1. Under Temperature Scale, select Celsius or Fahrenheit. 2. Under Temperature Range: High, select the high temperature value that will trigger push notifications on phones and tablets.

  • Page 182: Led Control

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser To configure the admin user name and password used to login to Web Configure: 1. Under Username, enter the desired admin user name for the camera. The default is admin. 2. Under Password, enter the desired admin password for the camera. By default, the password field is left blank when logging in.
  • Page 183 Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 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. •...

  • Page 184: Date/Time

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.6.3 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...
  • Page 185 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 3. Type the camera admin user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) and click Ok to log into the camera.

  • Page 186: Reboot

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.6.5 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.

  • Page 187: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications 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.

  • Page 188: Cleaning And Disposal

    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.

  • Page 189: Notices

    Notices 11. 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.

  • Page 190: Wall Or Ceiling Mounting

    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.
  • Page 191 Wall or Ceiling Mounting 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.

  • Page 192: Troubleshooting

    • If using a smartphone or tablet, connect your device to your WiFi network and press the WiFi setup button in Lorex Ping. Follow the on-screen instructions to setup WiFi. • If using a PC or Mac, connect the camera to the router using Ethernet and manually setup the camera to use WiFi.
  • Page 193 Troubleshooting Camera does not appear in Auto Search or Local Search: • Camera may be on different network than computer. Press + next to camera list and enter the camera ID and password manually. If this does not work, check the network connection.
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