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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 Welcome! • Thank you for purchasing this Lorex wireless network camera. This user’s guide refers to the following models: • LNC216 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 8: 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 9 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 10 • Expandable up to 16 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 11: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Camera Overview ....... 1 2. Getting Started ....... . . 3 2.1 Connecting to your camera on iPhone®...
Page 12 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 13 7. iPad® App ........120 7.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping HD ..... . . 120 7.1.1 Using 2-Way Audio (Intercom) .
Page 14 8. Android™ App ....... 143 8.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for Android™ ....143 8.1.1 Using 2-way Audio (Intercom) .
Page 15 8.4.8 Configuring Temperature Push Notifications and temperature Units (Fahrenheit or Celsius) ......... 154 8.4.9 Editing Camera Wired Network Settings .
Page 16 13. Wall or Ceiling Mounting ..... 193 13.1 Installation Tips and Warnings ..... . . 193 13.2 Installation .
Page 17: 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 18 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 19: 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 20 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 21 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 22: 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 23 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 24 • 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 25: 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 26: 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 27 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 28 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 29: 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34: 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 35 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 36 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 37 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 38: 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 39 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 40 • 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 41 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 42: 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 43 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 44: 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 45 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 46 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 47: 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 104116 for PC”...
Page 48 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 49 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 50: 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 51 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 52: 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 53 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 54 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 55: 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 56 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 57 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 58: L-View 116 For Pc
L-View 116 for PC 3. L-VIEW 116 FOR PC L-View is a PC client software that supports up to 16 cameras. L-View is provided on the CD or available from www.lorextechnology.com. For instructions on installing and connecting to your camera using L-View, see “Connecting to your Camera on PC”...
Page 59: L-View Interface
L-View 116 for PC 3.2 L-VIEW INTERFACE 5 6 7 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 60 L-View 116 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 61 L-View 116 for PC • Click to mute audio from the camera. Click again to un-mute audio from the camera. • Use the top volume slider to control the volume for the camera speaker (not included) when the 2-way-audio is activated. •...
Page 62: Display Sub-Menu
L-View 116 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 63: All Camera Action
L-View 116 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 64: Adding Cameras To Camera List
L-View 116 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 65: Deleting Cameras
L-View 116 for PC NOTE: To change the camera’s password, see “Video Settings” on page 175. 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 66: Configuring Mobile Streaming Settings
L-View 116 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 67: Configuring Night Mode Control
L-View 116 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 68: Recording To Your Pc's Hard Drive
L-View 116 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 69: Enabling Motion Triggered Recording
L-View 116 for PC 3.4.1 ENABLING MOTION TRIGGERED RECORDING L-View can automatically record the camera to your computer hard drive when motion is detected. This is useful if you don’t want to miss any events that occur, but want to avoid recording and using up hard drive space when nothing is happening.
Page 70 L-View 116 for PC • Periodic recording: Display a camera on the selected display screen and record on a repeating schedule. Schedules are managed by screens. Each screen can support 1 schedule, which records or displays 1 camera. There are a maximum of 16 possible screens that can be configured for recordings.
Page 71: Configuring A Continuous Recording Or Play Only Schedule
L-View 116 for PC 3.5.1 CONFIGURING A CONTINUOUS RECORDING OR PLAY ONLY SCHEDULE ATTENTION: Your computer must be on, and L-View must be running to enable scheduled recording to your computer hard drive. If your computer is off or on Sleep or Hibernate mode, scheduled recording to your computer hard drive will not work.
Page 72: Configuring A Periodic (Repeating) Recording Schedule
L-View 116 for PC 5. Under Mode, select Continuous recording to continuously record the camera from a start date to an end date, or select Play only to display the camera on the selected screen from a start date to an end date. 6.
Page 73 L-View 116 for PC 2. Under Window #, select the screen you would like the schedule to run on. The arrangement of screens in L-View is shown above. Select Enable to enable schedule Select screen schedule will run on Double-click the camera Select Periodic...
Page 74 L-View 116 for PC 7. Select Everyday to have the schedule apply to every day, or select Weekday to only have the schedule apply on certain days of the week. • If you select Weekday, click to select which days the schedule will apply to below. Selected days are shown in blue and un-selected days are shown in white.
Page 75: Playing Back Recordings On The Microsd Card With L-View
L-View 116 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 76: Playing Back Recordings From Nas In L-View
L-View 116 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 77: Configuring Camera Video Settings
L-View 116 for PC 2. Click + next to the day you would like to play back video from. 3. Click a video file in the list then click Playback to start playback. Click + next to the day you would like to playback video from Click Playback Click a video file to select it...
Page 78: Quality Tab (Configuring Resolution, Frame Rate, And Bandwidth)
L-View 116 for PC 3.8.1 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 79: Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings)
L-View 116 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 80: Control Tab (Configure Status Led's And Motion Detection Sensitivity)
L-View 116 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 81 L-View 116 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 82: Camera Info Tab
L-View 116 for PC 3.8.4 CAMERA INFO TAB The camera info tab shows system information about the camera. 3.9 CONFIGURING L-VIEW To configure settings for L-View, click the settings button ( 3.9.1 DIRECTORIES (OPENING OR CHANGING THE SNAPSHOT/ RECORDING FOLDER) The Directories menu shows you the folder where snapshots and video files are saved.
Page 83: Startup Options
L-View 116 for PC • Click Open. To change the Snapshot folder: 1. Click Change. 2. Select a new Snapshot folder and click OK to save changes. 3.9.2 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 84: Fixed Ip Access
L-View 116 for PC 3.9.3 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 85: Login (Enabling A Password To Access L-View)
L-View 116 for PC 3.9.4 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 86: Software Update
L-View 116 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 87: L-Play: Playing Recorded Video On Your Pc
L-Play: Playing Recorded Video on your PC 4. L-PLAY: PLAYING RECORDED VIDEO ON YOUR PC L-Play is an advanced playback software that allows you to play back recorded video or snapshots from your computer hard drive or NAS. 4.1 RUNNING L-PLAY L-Play is automatically installed when you install L-View.
Page 88: L-Play Overview
L-Play: Playing Recorded Video on your PC 4.2 L-PLAY OVERVIEW 2. Display 3. Minimize/Restore 4. Maximize/Revert to Window 5. Exit 6. Open Record: Open recordings from your computer hard drive. See “Playing Back Video from Computer Hard Drive in L-Play” on page 79. 7.
Page 89 L-Play: Playing Recorded Video on your PC 9. Convert to AVI: Convert currently playing video to .avi file to play in Windows Media player or for sharing. See “Converting Video Files to AVI” on page 85. 10.Split-Screen Selectors: Click for different split-screen configurations.
Page 90: Playing Back Video From Computer Hard Drive In L-Play
L-Play: Playing Recorded Video on your PC 15.Playback Speed: Shows the current playback speed. Click + to increase playback speed or - to decrease. 16.Zoom: Click to zoom in on the selected video or click to zoom out of selected video. Once zoomed, click and drag on the video to pan the camera. 17.Snapshot : Click to take a snapshot from the currently playing video.
Page 91: Playing Back Video From Nas In L-Play
L-Play: Playing Recorded Video on your PC 3. Click + next to the year to expand recordings for the year. Click + next to month to expand recordings for that month. 4. Double-click a day to select it. 5. Click the camera or cameras you would like to playback from and then click Play. Double-click the day you would like to play back...
Page 92 L-Play: Playing Recorded Video on your PC To playback NAS recordings in L-Play: NOTE: To complete the steps below, your NAS device must be connected to the same network as your computer. 1. Click Open NAS. Click Open NAS 2. Click Browse. Click Browse 3.
Page 93 L-Play: Playing Recorded Video on your PC 4. Browse to your NAS device, double-click the folder you selected as the Shared public folder when you set up NAS recording, and then select IPCamRecordFiles. Click OK. Browse to IPCamRecordFiles Click Scan Click OK Neighborhood 5.
Page 94: Viewing Snapshots In L-Play
L-Play: Playing Recorded Video on your PC 7. Click the camera or cameras you would like to play back video from and click Play. 8. Playback begins from the earliest video files recorded on that day. Use the slider to adjust the playback time.
Page 95 L-Play: Playing Recorded Video on your PC 3. Click + next to the day the snapshot was taken. Click + to open snapshots from a camera Click + to open snapshots from the selected day Double click to open a snapshot 4.
Page 96: Converting Video Files To Avi
L-Play: Playing Recorded Video on your PC 4.6 CONVERTING VIDEO FILES TO AVI L-Play allows you to convert recorded video files to .avi format. You can play .avi files in Windows Media player, share them with family or friends, or post them online. To convert video files to .avi format: 1.
Page 97 L-Play: Playing Recorded Video on your PC 3. Click Convert.The Convert to AVI menu opens. Select a save folder Enter a custom file name Convert file to .avi 4. (Optional) If you want to select a custom folder to save the .avi file, click Browse, or use the default folder.
Page 98: L-View For Mac
L-View for Mac 5. 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 99 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 100: 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 101: 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 102: 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 5.4.1 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 103 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 104: Playing Back Recordings On The Microsd Card With L-View
L-View for Mac 5.5 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 105: Using Camera List To Modify Camera Settings
L-View for Mac 5.6 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 106 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 107: Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings)
L-View for Mac 5.6.2 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 108: 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 109: 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 110: Configuring Night Mode Settings
L-View for Mac 5.6.5 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 111 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 112: Iphone® App
For instructions on connecting to your camera using an iPhone®, see “L-View 104116 for PC” on page 42. 6.1 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 113: Using 2-Way-Audio (Intercom)
iPhone® App 6.1.1 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 6.1.2 TAKING SNAPSHOTS •...
Page 114: Playing Back Video Recorded On Iphone
iPhone® App 6.2 PLAYING BACK VIDEO RECORDED ON IPHONE® After using the record button to record video to your iPhone®, you can playback video on iPhone®. 6.2.1 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 115: 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 116: 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 117: Deleting Cameras From Camera List
iPhone® App 6.4.2 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. 6.4.3 EDITING MOTION/SOUND NOTIFICATION SETTINGS (PUSH NOTIFICATIONS) Push Notifications can be set up to create a notification straight to your iPhone®...
Page 118: 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 119: 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 120: 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 121 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 122: 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 123: 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 124: 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 125: 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 126: 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 127 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 128: 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 129 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 130: Configuring Microsd Recording
iPhone® App 6.4.13 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 131: Configuring The Camera Recording And Alarm Schedule
iPhone® App 6.4.14 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 132 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 133: 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. 6.4.15 CONFIGURING THE CAMERA DATE AND TIME Configure the camera date and time.
Page 134: 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 135: 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 136: Ipad® App
App 7. 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. 7.1 LIVE VIEWING WITH LOREX PING HD...
Page 137: Using 2-Way Audio (Intercom)
iPad® App 7.1.1 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. 7.1.2 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 138: 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 7.3 PLAYING BACK VIDEO RECORDED TO MICROSD ON IPAD®...
Page 139 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 140: Using Camera List To Edit Camera Settings
iPad® App 7.4 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 141: 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 142: Editing Motion/ Sound Notification Settings (Push Notifications)
iPad® App 7.4.3 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 143: 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 144: 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 145: 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 146: 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 147: 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 148 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 149: Editing Camera Wired Network Settings
iPad® App 7.4.9 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 150: 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 151 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 152: 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 153: 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 154: 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 155 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 156: 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 157: 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 158: 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 159: Android™ App
Android™, “Connecting to your Camera on Android™” on page 18. 8.1 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 160: 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 161 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 162: Playing Back Video Recorded On Microsd On Android
Android™ App 8.3 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 165. To play back video recorded on the camera microSD card: 1.
Page 163: 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. 8.4 USING CAMERA LIST TO EDIT CAMERA SETTINGS You can use the Camera List to adjust the connection or other settings for your camera.
Page 164: Editing Camera Connection Settings
Android™ App 8.4.1 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 165: Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings
Android™ App 8.4.3 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 166 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 167: 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 168: Configuring Night Mode Settings
Android™ App 8.4.6 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 169: 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. 8.4.7 ENABLING MOTION/SOUND PUSH ALARM NOTIFICATIONS Push Alarm Notifications can be set up to create a notification straight to your Android™...
Page 170: 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 171: 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 172: 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 173: 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 174 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 175: 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. 8.4.12 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 176: 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. 8.4.13 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 177: 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 178 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 179: 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 180: 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 181: 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 182: Configuring Camera Settings Using A Web Browser
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 9. 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 183: Web Configure Overview
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 9.1 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 184: Network
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 9.2 NETWORK Configure networking settings for WiFi or Ethernet connection. 9.2.1 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 185: 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. 9.2.2 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 186: Video
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 9.3 VIDEO Configure camera video and streaming settings. 9.3.1 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 187 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 188: 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 189: 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 190 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 191: Schedule
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 9.4 SCHEDULE Configure recording to microSD card, configure email or speaker alarms, and setup the recording/alarm schedule. 9.4.1 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 192 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 187. •...
Page 193: Speaker Alarm (Configuring Audio Alarms)
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 9.4.2 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 194: Sd Card (Configuring Microsd Recording)
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 9.4.3 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 195 Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser Before you can record to a NAS device, please make sure of the following: 1. Your NAS device must be connected to the same network as the camera and it must be turned on. 2.
Page 196 Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser is full, or select Stop recording to have the NAS device stop recording video when the available space is full. Select Recording option Select Overwrite settings 3. Under Use NAS IP Address, enter the local IP address of the NAS device. OR, click NAS Scan to scan your network for connected NAS devices.
Page 197 Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 6. Under NAS access password, enter the admin password for your NAS device. See your NAS device’s instruction manual for details. Enter recording folder Enter NAS device’s admin user name and password Click Save & Apply Click to check NAS status 7.
Page 198: Scheduling (Configuring Recording And Alarm Schedules)
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 9.4.5 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 199: Thermometer
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser • Every week: Create a weekly recording schedule. Check the days you would like the schedule to apply to. Under During time, enter the start time for the schedule on the left and the end time for the schedule on the right. •...
Page 200: Admin
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser must enable temperature push notifications through the Alarm Notification menu in the Lorex Ping app to receive them on your device. To configure thermometer settings: Select Celsius or Fahrenheit Select high temperature Select low temperature Click Save &...
Page 201 Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 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.
Page 202: Led Control
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 9.6.2 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: •...
Page 203: Date/Time
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 9.6.3 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 204 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 205: Reboot
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 9.6.5 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 206: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications 10. 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 207: Cleaning And Disposal
Cleaning and Disposal 11. 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 208: Notices
Notices 12. 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 209: Wall Or Ceiling Mounting
Wall or Ceiling Mounting 13. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING 13.1 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 210 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 211: 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 212 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.

Lorex LNC216 SERIES Instruction Manual

1 Camera Overview

2 Getting Started

3 L-View 116 for PC

4 L-Play: Playing Recorded Video on Your PC

5 L-View for Mac

6 Iphone® App

7 Ipad® App

8 Android™ App

9 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Web Browser

10 Technical Specifications

11 Cleaning and Disposal

12 Notices

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