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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE LNC234 Series...
  • Page 3 USER’S GUIDE LNC234 Series #LX400063; r. 1.0/26005/26005; en-US...
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing this product. Lorex is committed to providing our customers with a high quality, reliable security solution. This manual refers to the following models: LNC234 For the latest online manual, downloads and product updates, and to learn about our complete line of accessory products, please visit our website at: www.lorextechnology.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important Safeguards ................1 Safety Instructions ..............1 If using this product as a baby monitor: ..........1 Features .....................2 Camera Overview ................3 Getting Started ...................5 WiFi Setup ................5 Ethernet Setup ................5 Wall or Ceiling Mounting ..............7 Installation Tips and Warnings ............
  • Page 6 12.6.4 Camera Info Tab ............56 12.6.5 Configuring Night Mode Settings ........57 iPhone® App ..................59 13.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for iPhone®........59 13.1.1 Using 2-Way-Audio (Intercom) .......... 59 13.1.2 Taking Snapshots............60 13.1.3 Recording Video to iPhone® ..........60 13.2...
  • Page 7 Using Local Search to Add Cameras ..........98 Android™ App .................. 99 15.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for Android™ ........99 15.1.1 Using 2-way Audio (Intercom) ........... 99 15.1.2 Saving Snapshots ............99 15.1.3 Recording Video to Android™......... 100 15.2...
  • Page 8 Table of contents 15.4.15 Rebooting the Camera ..........115 15.5 Using Local Search to Add Cameras ........... 115 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser........116 16.1 Web Configure Overview ............117 16.2 Network ................117 16.2.1 Wired Network (DHCP or Fixed IP)........117 16.2.2 WiFi Security (Configuring WiFi settings) ......

  • Page 9: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards 1.1 Safety Instructions • Read this guide carefully and keep it for future reference. • Camera is rated for indoor use only. • Do not use in wet or humid areas. • Use the camera within given temperature, humidity, and voltage levels noted in the Technical Specifications.

  • Page 10: Features

    • Flexible indoor mounting (counter, wall, ceiling) • Watchdog function to prevent system failure As our product is subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Technology & subsidiaries re- serve the right to modify product design, specifications & prices without notice and without incurring any obligation.

  • Page 11: Camera Overview

    Camera Overview 1. Camera Lens: The camera has separate lenses for day/night use. 2. Light Detector: Allows the camera to detect light levels to switch between day/night use automatically. 3. Microphone: Enables 2-way audio. 4. Infrared LED: Allows the camera to see in the dark. 5.
  • Page 12 Camera Overview 14. WPS Button: Used during Quick Scan WiFi setup or to connect the camera to a wire- less router (not included) with a WPS button. #LX400063; r. 1.0/26005/26005; en-US...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Complete the following steps to setup the camera to use your wireless network. 4.1 WiFi Setup Use this setup if the camera is within range of your wireless network. This setup does not require a wired connection to your router. NOTE Camera requires a wired connection to power.
  • Page 14 Getting Started 2.1. Connect an Ethernet cable (included) to the NET port on the camera and con- nect the other end to an available LAN port (usually numbered 1~4) on your router (not included). The blue Network LED on the camera will glow blue when the camera is connected to your network.

  • Page 15: Wall Or Ceiling Mounting

    Wall or Ceiling Mounting 5.1 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 16: Connecting To Your Camera On Iphone

    2. Download the free Lorex Ping app from the App Store. NOTE Lorex Ping is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. See www.lorex- technology.com for the latest device compatibility list. 3. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) from the home screen to open Lorex Ping.
  • Page 17 Connecting to Your Camera on iPhone® 7. Press the WPS button on the camera. The LEDs will start flashing. 8. Place your device about 1ft (30cm) away from the camera. The camera scans the QR code on your iPhone® to connect to the WiFi network. When the connection is successful, the camera beeps, and the “Camera Found”...

  • Page 18: Ethernet Setup

    12. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password. Tap OK. 13. Tap the camera again to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping streams live video from your camera. 6.2 Ethernet Setup 1.
  • Page 19 The CamID will auto- matically be entered. • OR: Manually enter the CamID printed on the camera. 5.3. Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, enter lorex. Press Done. #LX400063; r. 1.0/26005/26005; en-US...
  • Page 20 Connecting to Your Camera on iPhone® 6. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera. 7. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password.

  • Page 21: Connecting To Your Camera On Ipad

    2. Download the free Lorex Ping HD app from the App Store. NOTE Lorex Ping HD is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. See www.lor- extechnology.com for the latest device compatibility list. 3. Tap the Lorex Ping HD icon ( ) from the home screen to open Lorex Ping.
  • Page 22 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad® 7. Press the WPS button on the camera. The LEDs will start flashing. 8. Place your device about 1ft (30cm) away from the camera. The camera scans the QR code on your iPad® to connect to the WiFi network. When the connection is successful, the camera beeps, and the “Camera Found”...

  • Page 23: Ethernet Setup

    1. Download the Lorex Ping HD app from the App Store. NOTE Lorex Ping HD is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. See www.lor- extechnology.com for the latest device compatibility list. 2. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) from the home screen to open Lorex Ping.
  • Page 24 Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, enter lorex. Press Done. 6. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera.
  • Page 25 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad® 7. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password. Tap OK. 8. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password.

  • Page 26: Connecting To Your Camera On Android

    8.1 WiFi Setup 1. Download the free Lorex Ping app from the Google Play Store. NOTE Lorex Ping is a free application. See www.lorextechnology.com for the latest device compatibility list. 2. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) to open Lorex Ping.
  • Page 27 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™ 6. Press the WPS button on the camera. The LEDs will start flashing. 7. Place your device about 1ft (30cm) away from the camera. The camera scans the QR code on your Android™ to connect to the WiFi network. When the connection is successful, the camera beeps, and the “Camera Found”...

  • Page 28: Ethernet Setup

    11. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password. Tap OK. Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping streams live video from your camera.
  • Page 29 CamID will automatically be entered. • OR: Manually enter the CamID printed on the camera. 4.3. Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, enter lorex. Press OK. #LX400063; r. 1.0/26005/26005; en-US...
  • Page 30 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™ 5. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera. 6. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password.

  • Page 31: Connecting To Your Camera On Pc

    3. Enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, the pass- word is lorex. Click OK. 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.
  • Page 32 Under CamID, enter the Cam ID number printed on the camera. 3.3. Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, the password is lorex. 3.4. Click OK. 4. Double-click the camera or drag the camera to a display screen to connect to the camera.

  • Page 33: Pc Wifi Setup

    Connecting to Your Camera on PC 5. If you have connected to this camera before, L-View connects to the camera. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, L-View will prompt you to create your own password for the camera. Click OK. 6.
  • Page 34 Connecting to Your Camera on PC 5. Click WiFi Scan and select your WiFi network from the list. 6. Under WPA-PSK Key or WEP Key, enter the WiFi password. Click Save & Apply. #LX400063; r. 1.0/26005/26005; en-US...
  • Page 35 Connecting to Your Camera on PC 7. Click WiFi Security again and click WiFi Test (this may take up to 60 seconds) 8. When successful, Status will say Test Success. If unsuccessful, double check your wireless password and make sure your camera is close enough to the wireless router to get a good signal.

  • Page 36: Connecting To Your Camera On Mac

    3. Click the camera ID under the Auto Search List. 4. Enter the password (default: lorex) and then click OK to connect. L-View connects to your camera and streams live video. #LX400063; r. 1.0/26005/26005; en-US...
  • Page 37 • Under Name, enter a name for your camera of your choice. • Under ID, enter the CamID number printed on the label on the back of your camera. • Under Password, enter the camera password (default: lorex). • Click OK.

  • Page 38: Mac Wifi Setup

    Connecting to Your Camera on Mac NOTE To connect to multiple cameras, click to select a display area. The area becomes highlighted. Then, dou- ble-click the camera to open it in the selected area. 10.2 Mac WiFi Setup The camera must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable before you can set it up to use WiFi.
  • Page 39 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac 6. Click WiFi Scan and select your WiFi network from the list 7. Under WPA-PSK Key or WEP Key, enter the WiFi password. Click Save & Apply. #LX400063; r. 1.0/26005/26005; en-US...
  • Page 40 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac 8. Click WiFi Security again and click WiFi Test (this may take up to 60 seconds). 9. When successful, Status will say Test Success. If unsuccessful, double check your wireless password and make sure your camera is close enough to the wireless router to get a good signal.

  • Page 41: View For Pc

    L-View for PC For instructions on installing and connecting to your camera using L-View, see 9 Connect- ing to Your Camera on PC, page 23. NOTE For Mac software instructions, see 12 L-View for Mac, page 46. 11.1 System Requirements Description Minimum System Requirements 2.0 GHz (dual-core recommended)

  • Page 42: All Camera Action

    L-View for PC Video Properties 11.2.2 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 43: Saving Camera Passwords

    L-View for PC • If the camera is not on the local network (i.e. you are connecting to it over the Internet), see 9 Connecting to Your Camera on PC, page 23 to add the camera to the Camera List. •...

  • Page 44: Deleting Cameras

    L-View for PC To save the camera password: 1. Right-click on the camera in Camera List and click ID/Password settings. 2. Under Name, enter a name for the camera that will appear in Camera List. This can be anything of your choice. 3.

  • Page 45: Recording To Your Pc's Hard Drive

    L-View for PC 3. Under Bandwidth, select your available mobile bandwidth. If you are primarily con- necting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher. 4. Check Select resolution and frame rate automatically to have the camera auto- matically select the resolution and frame rate based on available bandwidth. If you leave this unchecked, configure the following: •...

  • Page 46: Configuring Camera Video Settings

    L-View for PC 5. Click a recording from the list and then click Playback to view it. 6. The recording plays back in the camera display area. • To return to a live view of your camera, wait for the recording to finish, then right- click and select Play.

  • Page 47: Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings)

    L-View for PC The Quality tab allows you to configure image quality settings such as the camera resolu- tion, frame rate, and bandwidth settings. To configure image quality settings: 1. Under Bandwidth, select the upload speed of your Internet connection. If your Internet connection is faster than 1.5Mbps, select 1.5Mbps.

  • Page 48: Control Tab (Configure Status Led's And Motion Detection Sensitivity)

    L-View for PC To configure general video settings: 1. Under Video Color, select Color or Black & White. 2. Under Sharpness, select the sharpness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest). 3. Under Place, select Outdoor video if the area with the camera is brightly lit. Select In- door Video if you notice strip lines in the image or if the picture is too dark on the Out- door video setting.

  • Page 49: Camera Info Tab

    L-View for PC To configure the camera status LED’s: 1. Under Status LED Control, select one of the following: • Normal: LED’s will function as normal. For details on LED functions, see 3 Camera Overview, page 3 or , page . •...

  • Page 50: Startup Options

    L-View for PC To open the Snapshot folder: • Click Open. To change the Snapshot folder: 1. Click Change. 2. Select a new Snapshot folder and click OK to save changes. 11.7.2 Startup Options The Startup options menu allows you to configure startup options for L-View. To configure startup options: 1.

  • Page 51: Login (Enabling A Password To Access L-View)

    L-View for PC To configure your camera to use a fixed IP address: 1. Check Connect to the camera with a fixed IP address to enable cameras to use fixed IP addresses. 2. Click OK to save changes. 3. In the camera list, right-click the camera you would like to configure and select Assign IP Address.

  • Page 52: Image Ratio

    L-View for PC 2. Under User Name and Password, enter the desired user name and password that must be used when you open L-View. 3. Click OK to save changes. The next time you exit L-View and re-open it, it will ask you for a password to log in.
  • Page 53 L-View for PC 2. Click OK. L-View will check online for software updates when it opens. If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to install the update. NOTE L-View will also check for camera updates when a new firmware is available. If a new camera firm- ware is available, click OK and enter the admin user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank).

  • Page 54: View For Mac

    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 10 Connecting to Your Cam- era on Mac, page 28.
  • Page 55 L-View for Mac Playback: Click to open Playback mode. For details, see 12.4.1 Playing Back Vid- eo from Your Mac’s Hard Drive, page 49. Live View: Click to open Live View mode. Auto Search: Click to open Auto Search mode. For details, see 12.3.1 Adding Cameras to Camera List, page 48.

  • Page 56: Camera List (Managing Cameras)

    L-View for Mac 12.3 Camera List (Managing Cameras) The Camera List is used to save connection information for your cameras, so you don’t have to re-enter the ID or password each time you connect. It also allows you to configure certain camera settings (see 12.6 Using Camera List to Modify Camera Settings, page 51).

  • Page 57: Recording Video To Your Mac's Hard Drive

    L-View for Mac 12.4 Recording Video to Your Mac’s Hard Drive You can manually record video to your computer’s hard drive. To record video to your Mac’s hard drive: 1. Press the recording button ( ) to start recording. The recording button will turn green during recording.

  • Page 58: Playing Back Recordings On The Microsd Card With L-View

    L-View for Mac 4.1. Select playback mode (Local or SD Card) 4.2. Return to live video 4.3. Search 4.4. Full-screen 4.5. Stop 4.6. Pause 4.7. Play 4.8. Select playback time 4.9. Select playback volume level 12.5 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).

  • Page 59: Using Camera List To Modify Camera Settings

    L-View for Mac 3. Click the arrow beside a date to view video recorded on that date. Double-click the file you would like to play back. NOTE Video timestamps are shown using hhmmss format (e.g. 103045 is 10:30:45am). 4. To return to live video, click 12.6 Using Camera List to Modify Camera Settings You can use L-View to configure certain settings for the camera.
  • Page 60 L-View for Mac To configure image quality settings: 1. Right-click on the camera in Camera List and select Video settings. Select the Qual- ity tab. 2. Click Update to save changes. Enter the camera admin user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) and click OK. Click OK to close the settings window. NOTE The camera may reboot after settings are changed.
  • Page 61 L-View for Mac 4. Check Auto Enabled to have the camera automatically adjust the resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth. If you set the resolution to adjust automatically, go straight to step 6. Or, un-check it to manually configure the resolution (step 4) and frame rate (step 5).

  • Page 62: Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings)

    L-View for Mac 6. Frame rate: Manually select the frame rate between 30fps (highest) and 1fps (low- est). 30fps is real time video, meaning that movement in the image will appear smooth, with no choppiness. 7. Check Microphone to enable audio recording. 12.6.2 Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings) The Video tab allows you to configure general video settings, such as color and brightness settings.

  • Page 63: Control Tab (Configure Status Led's And Motion Detection Sensitivity)

    L-View for Mac 2. Click Update to save changes. Enter the camera admin user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) and click OK. Click OK to exit the settings window. NOTE The camera may reboot after settings are changed. Wait about 30 seconds and then double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera.

  • Page 64: Camera Info Tab

    L-View for Mac To configure the camera status LED’s: 1. Click beside the camera you want to edit in Camera List and click Video setting. Then, select the Control tab. 2. Under Status LED Control, select one of the following: •...

  • Page 65: Configuring Night Mode Settings

    L-View for Mac 12.6.5 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 66 L-View for Mac 2. Select one of the following: • Auto: Camera will automatically switch between day mode or night mode, based on the amount of light in the room. • Schedule: Camera will switch between day mode and night mode at a scheduled time each day.

  • Page 67: Iphone® App

    Your Camera on iPhone®, page 8. 13.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for iPhone® You can use Lorex Ping in portrait or landscape mode. Tilt the phone to switch between portrait or landscape. 1. Disconnect button (only shown in portrait mode) 2.

  • Page 68: Taking Snapshots

    iPhone® App 1.1. Turn off 2–way-audio 1.2. Adjust speaker volume 13.1.2 Taking Snapshots • While viewing, tap to take a snapshot from the camera. You can view snapshots us- ing the Camera app or save photos to your computer by connecting your iPhone® to your computer using a USB cable.

  • Page 69: Playing Back Video Recorded On Microsd On Iphone

    iPhone® App 2. Tap the name of the camera you would like to select. 3. Tap the date of the video recording you would like to playback. Then tap the desired video file to start playback. 4. Use the on-screen video controls to control playback. Tap Stop to return to the file list. 13.3 Playing Back Video Recorded on microSD on iPhone®...

  • Page 70: Deleting Video Recordings On Microsd

    iPhone® App 4. The camera scans for recorded video files and shows a list of days with recorded vid- eo. Tap a day to view recordings created on that day. 5. Tap a recording to play it. 6. Tap Disconnect to return to the recordings list. 13.3.1 Deleting Video Recordings on microSD You can delete video recorded on the camera microSD card (not included) using your iPhone®.

  • Page 71: Using Playback

    iPhone® App 4. Tap next to the video recording you would like to delete, then tap Delete. You will be prompted to confirm the deletion. Tap OK. 5. Tap Done. 13.4 Using Playback 1. From the Camera List, tap Playback ( NOTE If you are still connected to the camera, tap Disconnect to return to the Camera List.

  • Page 72: Using Camera List To Edit Camera Settings

    iPhone® App 13.5 Using Camera List to Edit Camera Settings You can use the Camera List to adjust the connections settings or other settings for your camera. To access Camera Settings: 1. Tap Camera List . Then tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2.

  • Page 73: 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 74: Editing Motion/Sound Notification Settings (Push Notifications)

    iPhone® App 2. Tap next to the camera you would like to delete then tap Delete to confirm. 3. Tap Done. 13.5.3 Editing Motion/Sound Notification Settings (Push Notifications) Push Notifications can send a notification straight to your iPhone® when motion or sound is detected by the camera.

  • Page 75: Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings

    iPhone® App 2. Tap Alarm Notification. 3. Under Motion, select ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when motion is detected using video motion detection or OFF to disable. 4. Under Motion sensitivity, select the sensitivity for video motion detection push notifi- cations between 1 (highest sensitivity) and 10 (lowest sensitivity) and press OK.

  • Page 76: Editing Camera Video Settings

    iPhone® App 2. Tap Stream Settings. 3. Under Bandwidth, select the bandwidth for your mobile connection. If you are mainly connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher. 4. Under Auto, select ON to have the camera automatically select the resolution and frame rate based on available bandwidth.
  • Page 77 iPhone® App 3. Tap Video. 4. Configure the following: 4.1. Video color: Select Colored to view the camera in color or select Black & white. Tap Video to return to Video settings. 4.2. Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest).

  • Page 78: Configuring Led Control And Motion Detection Sensitivity

    iPhone® App 13.5.6 Configuring LED Control and Motion Detection Sensitivity Configure the behavior of the camera status LED's. This is useful if you want the camera to be harder to spot at night. You can also configure the sensitivity for video motion detection.
  • Page 79 iPhone® App 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Night mode control. #LX400063; r. 1.0/26005/26005; en-US...

  • Page 80: Editing Camera Wired Network Settings

    iPhone® App 3. Select one of the following: • Auto: Camera will automatically switch between day mode or night mode, based on the amount of light in the room. • Schedule: Camera will switch between day mode and night mode at a scheduled times each day.

  • Page 81: Editing Camera Wifi Network Settings

    iPhone® App 2. Tap Camera Settings. 3. Tap Network then Wired Network. 4. Select DHCP (recommended) to allow the camera to automatically obtain an IP ad- dress 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 82: Enabling Email Notifications

    iPhone® App 6. Wait for the update to complete. 7. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera. It will connect to the WiFi network. When it is connected, the blue Network LED will be on or flashing. 8. Press Camera Settings then Camera List to exit the edit camera screen. 9.

  • Page 83: Enabling Speaker Alarms

    iPhone® App 7. Enter up to 3 email addresses under Recipient 1~3 that will receive email alarms. 8. Tap Update to save your changes. NOTE If you want to use a custom SMTP server to send Email messages, click SMTP Settings, enter your SMTP server information, and tap OK.

  • Page 84: Configuring Microsd Recording

    iPhone® App 4. Under Speaker Alarm Trigger, check the triggers that will cause speaker alarms: • Motion: Use Video motion detection to trigger audio alarms. Video motion detection looks for movement in the image to determine if there is motion. This means that there may be false alarms caused by changes in lighting, trees moving in the wind, etc.

  • Page 85: Configuring The Camera Recording And Alarm Schedule

    iPhone® App 6. Check one of the following recording options: • Always Recording: Camera will record continuously at all times. • Schedule Recording: Camera will record according to settings set in the recording schedule. NOTE To enable Motion detection recording using iPhone®, you must use Schedule recording. Then, create a schedule in the Scheduling menu with Motion trigger selected.
  • Page 86 iPhone® App 6. Under Email Alarm, check Motion trigger to send an email alarm based on video motion. 7. Under Speaker Alarm, check Motion trigger to create a speaker alarm based on vid- eo motion. 8. Under SD card record, check Continuous for the camera to record to microSD con- tinuously during the scheduled time.
  • Page 87 iPhone® App 9. Under Time period, select one of the following: • Fixed time: Create a one time schedule (for example, if you are going on vacation, and would like to record all the time). Tap then tap Start and End and use the sliders to configure the exact date and time when you would like the schedule to start and end.

  • Page 88: Configuring The Camera Date And Time

    iPhone® App 3. Tap Update to save your changes. 13.5.14 Configuring the Camera Date and Time Configure the camera date and time. The camera syncs with an Internet NTP time server to automatically provide the correct time, once you have configured your time zone and daylight savings time settings.

  • Page 89: Rebooting The Camera

    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. 3. Tap a camera from the list. The Add camera screen comes on with the camera ID al- ready entered.

  • Page 90: Ipad® App

    App The app for iPad® is called Lorex Ping HD. For instructions on connecting to your camera using iPad®, see 7 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad®, page 13. 14.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping HD 1. Disconnect from / connect to camera 2.

  • Page 91: Taking Snapshots

    iPad® App 14.1.2 Taking Snapshots • While viewing, tap to take a snapshot from the camera. You can view snapshots using the Camera app or save photos to your computer by connecting your iPad® to your computer using a USB cable. NOTE There is no Camera app on 1st generation iPads.

  • Page 92: Playing Back Video Recorded To Microsd On Ipad

    iPad® App 14.3 Playing Back Video Recorded to microSD on iPad® You can playback video recorded on the camera microSD card (not included) on your iPad®. For details on setting up microSD recording, see 14.4.12 Configuring microSD Re- cording, page 94. To play back video recorded on the camera microSD card: 1.

  • Page 93: 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 94: Editing Motion/ Sound Notification Settings (Push Notifications)

    iPad® App 14.4.3 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 no- tifications area on your device.

  • Page 95: Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings

    iPad® App 14.4.4 Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings Configure the camera image quality settings for streaming to mobile devices (i.e. smart- phones and tablets). Please note that less bandwidth is generally available over mobile networks than over WiFi or Ethernet. To edit mobile streaming settings: 1.
  • Page 96 iPad® App 3. Tap Video. 4. Configure the following: 4.1. Video color: Select Colored to view the camera in color or select Black & white. Tap Done to return to Video settings. 4.2. Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest).

  • Page 97: Configuring Led Control And Motion Detection Sensitivity

    iPad® App NOTE For certain menus, you will need to enter the camera admin user name and password before you may change settings. By default, the admin user name is admin and the password is left blank. 14.4.6 Configuring LED Control and Motion Detection Sensitivity Configure the behavior of the camera status LED's.

  • Page 98: Configuring Night Mode Settings

    iPad® App 14.4.7 Configuring Night Mode Settings Configure when the camera uses day or night mode. When day mode is on, the camera sees in color. When night mode is on, the camera sees in black and white, and the Infrared LED turns on to enable night vision.

  • Page 99: Editing Camera Wifi Network Settings

    iPad® App 3. Tap Network then Wired Network. 4. Select DHCP (recommended) to allow the camera to automatically obtain an IP ad- dress from the router or Static to use fixed IP address settings. If you select Static, configure your IP Address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, DNS1, and DNS2. 5.

  • Page 100: Enabling Email Notifications

    iPad® App 5. Tap a WiFi network and enter the password to connect. • To connect to a hidden WiFi network, tap Other. Enter the SSID and select the se- curity type and tap Done. Tap the network name from the list and enter the password.

  • Page 101: Enabling Speaker Alarms

    iPad® App 6. Check the following trigger options for email alarms: • Motion: Use Video motion detection to trigger email alarms. Video motion detection looks for movement in the image to determine if there is motion. This means that there may be false alarms caused by changes in lighting, trees moving in the wind, etc.

  • Page 102: Configuring Microsd Recording

    iPad® App 6. Tap Alarm Test to sound a test alarm. 7. Tap Update to save your settings. 14.4.12 Configuring microSD Recording Configure video recording to the microSD card (required; not included). To playback re- cordings saved on the microSD card, use L-View or the iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™ apps.

  • Page 103: Configuring The Camera Recording And Alarm Schedule

    iPad® App 14.4.13 Configuring the Camera Recording and Alarm Schedule Configure schedules for recording and alarms. Schedules can be configured separately for alarms and recording. You can configure up to 12 schedules. To create a schedule for alarms or recording: 1.

  • Page 104: 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 config- ure the start and end time for the schedule.

  • Page 105: Rebooting The Camera

    iPad® App 3. Tap Login then Date/Time. 4. Tap Time Zone. 5. Use the slider to select your time zone. • If your region observes Daylight Savings Time, check Daylight Savings Time. Tap Start Time and End Time, use the sliders to configure the start and end time for Daylight Savings Time and then tap Done.

  • Page 106: 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. 3. Tap a camera from the list. The Add camera screen comes on with the camera ID al- ready entered.

  • Page 107: Android™ App

    Android™, see 8 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™, page 18. 15.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for Android™ You can use Lorex Ping in portrait or landscape mode. Tilt the phone to switch between portrait or landscape. 1. Disconnect button (only shown in portrait mode) 2.

  • Page 108: Recording Video To Android

    15.2 Playing Back Video Recorded to your 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 ( 2.

  • Page 109: Playing Back Video Recorded On Microsd On Android

    Android™ App 4. Use the on-screen controls to control playback. Tap Disconnect to close the file. 15.3 Playing Back Video Recorded on microSD on Android™ You can playback video recorded on the camera microSD card (not included) on your An- droid™...

  • Page 110: Deleting Video Recordings On Microsd

    Android™ App 4. Tap a day to view recordings for that day. Tap a recording to view it. 15.3.1 Deleting Video Recordings on microSD You can delete video recorded on the camera microSD card (not included) using your An- droid™ phone or tablet. For details on setting up microSD recording, see 15.4.12 Enabling microSD Recording, page 112.

  • Page 111: Using Camera List To Edit Camera Settings

    Android™ App 4. Tap a day to view recordings created on that day. 5. Tap next to the video recording you would like to delete, then tap OK to confirm. 15.4 Using Camera List to Edit Camera Settings You can use the Camera List to adjust the connection or other settings for your camera. To access Camera Settings: •...

  • Page 112: Editing Camera Connection Settings

    Android™ App 15.4.1 Editing Camera Connection Settings You can edit your camera connection information. This is useful if you change the pass- word 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.

  • Page 113: Editing Camera Video Settings

    Android™ App 2. Tap Stream Settings. 3. Under Bandwidth, select the bandwidth for your mobile connection. If you are mainly connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher. 4. Under Auto, tap to select ON to have the camera automatically select the resolution and frame rate based on available bandwidth.

  • Page 114: Configuring Led Control And Motion Detection Sensitivity

    Android™ App 3.1. Video color: Select Color to view the camera in color or select Black & white. 3.2. Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest). 3.3. Sharpness: Manually adjust the sharpness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest).

  • Page 115: Configuring Night Mode Settings

    Android™ App 4. Under Motion Sensitivity, select the motion detection sensitivity between 1 (High) and 10 (Low). If Motion Detection Sensitivity is set to 1, motion detection will be trig- gered 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 116: Enabling Motion/Sound Push Alarm Notifications

    Android™ App 3. Select one of the following: • Auto: Camera will automatically switch between day mode or night mode, based on the amount of light in the room. • Schedule: Camera will switch between day mode and night mode at scheduled times each day.

  • Page 117: Editing Camera Wired Network Settings

    Android™ App 2. Tap Alarm Notification. 3. Under Motion, tap to select ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when motion is de- tected using video motion detection or OFF to disable. 4. Under Sound, tap to select ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when sound is de- tected by the camera or OFF to disable.

  • Page 118: Enabling Email Notifications

    Android™ App 3. Tap Network then WiFi Network. 4. Check WiFi to enable WiFi on the camera and scan for available networks. 5. Tap a WiFi network and enter the password to connect. • To connect to a hidden WiFi network, tap Other. Enter the SSID, select the security type, and tap Add.

  • Page 119: Enabling Speaker Alarms

    Android™ App 5. Under Motion sensitivity, select the motion detection sensitivity between 1 (High) and 10 (Low). If Motion Detection Sensitivity is set to 1, motion detection will be trig- gered 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 120: Enabling Microsd Recording

    Android™ App 15.4.12 Enabling microSD Recording Configure video recording to the microSD card (required; not included). To playback re- cordings 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 recom- mended to format the microSD card before using it with the camera.
  • Page 121 Android™ App 5. Tap Add Schedule. 6. Under Email Alarm, check Motion trigger to send an email alarm based on video motion. 7. Under Speaker Alarm, check Motion trigger to create an speaker alarm based on video motion. PIR triggered is not supported. 8.

  • Page 122: 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. 2. Select the schedule you want to delete and tap Delete. 3. Tap Update to save your changes. 15.4.14 Configuring the Camera Date and Time Configure the camera date and time.

  • Page 123: Rebooting The Camera

    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. 3. Tap a camera from the list. The Add camera screen comes on with the camera ID al- ready entered.

  • Page 124: Configuring Camera Settings Using A Browser

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser Web Configure lets you modify camera settings using a web browser. To access Web Configure: 1. • Windows users: Open L-View, right-click on the camera ID under Auto Search, and click Web configure. • Mac users: Open L-View, and click to access Auto Search.

  • Page 125: Web Configure Overview

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 16.1 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. Schedule: Configure recording settings and schedules. Configure email and audio alarms.

  • Page 126: Wifi Security (Configuring Wifi Settings)

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure the camera to use DHCP or fixed IP: 1. Select one of the following: • Obtain an IP address automatically (recommended): Use DHCP and allow the camera to obtain an IP address from the router automatically. •...

  • Page 127: Video

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 1. Perform one of the following: • To Scan available WiFi networks, click WiFi Scan. • To connect to a hidden WiFi network, select Enable Wifi function, and manually fill out the SSID, Security mode (i.e. encryption type), and the WEP or WPA-PSK Key. Click Save &...
  • Page 128 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure camera video quality settings: TIP: Change only one camera image quality setting at a time before clicking Save & Apply so you can judge the effects. 1. Configure the following, as needed: •...

  • Page 129: Mobile Video

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 16.3.2 Mobile Video Set streaming settings for connecting using a smartphone or tablet. Note that less band- width is generally available when connecting to the camera over a mobile cellular network than when connecting using broadband Internet. To configure mobile streaming settings: 1.

  • Page 130: Schedule

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure Day/Night mode: 1. Select one of the following: • Automatic day and night mode switch: Camera will automatically switch between day mode or night mode, based on the amount of light in the room. •...

  • Page 131: Speaker Alarm (Configuring Audio Alarms)

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure Email Alarms: 1. Under Email/FTP Trigger, select one of the following alarm triggers: • Motion: Use Video motion detection to trigger email alarms. Video motion detection looks for movement in the image to determine if there is motion. This means that there may be false alarms caused by changes in lighting, trees moving in the wind, etc.

  • Page 132: Sd Card (Configuring Microsd Recording)

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure speaker alarms: 1. Under Speaker Alarm Trigger, select one of the following alarm triggers: • Motion: Use Video motion detection to trigger audio alarms. Video motion detection looks for movement in the image to determine if there is motion. This means that there may be false alarms caused by changes in lighting, trees moving in the wind, etc.

  • Page 133: Scheduling (Configuring Recording And Alarm Schedules)

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure microSD card recording: 1. Make sure a microSD card (not included) is inserted into the camera. It is recom- mended to format the microSD card before using it with the camera. 2. Select one of the following recording options: •...

  • Page 134: Admin

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 2. Check which alarm or recording types will use this schedule: • Email/ftp Alarm: Check to use this schedule for Email Alarms. Select Motion trig- gered to send an email alarm based on video motion. •...

  • Page 135: Led Control

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a 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 136: Date/Time

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 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 3 Camera Overview, page 3 or , page . •...

  • Page 137: Upgrade

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser WARNING It is highly recommended to set the date and time when first setting up your system. Inaccurate time stamps may render your footage unusable for court evidence To set the camera date and time: 1.
  • Page 138 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 2. • Windows users: Open L-View, right-click on the camera ID under Auto Search, and click Web configure. • Mac users: Open L-View, and click to access Auto Search. Click side the camera ID you want to configure. 3.

  • Page 139: Reboot

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 5. Select Upgrade from local file. 6. Click Browse, locate the firmware upgrade file, and then click Open. 7. Click Upgrade. Wait for the firmware upgrade to complete. Do not disconnect the power or network cable during the firmware upgrade. The camera will reboot once firm- ware upgrade is complete.

  • Page 140: Technical Specifications

    Video management L-View software for viewing and recording up to 16 cameras (PC / Mac) software: Lorex Ping app for viewing cameras on mobile (iOS / Android™) Security: Web management username / password protection Video display ID / password protection...
  • Page 141 0–50°C conditions: Humditiy 20–80% RH (non-condensing) As our product is subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Corporation & subsidiaries re- serve the right to modify product design, specifications & prices without notice and without incurring any obligation. #LX400063; r. 1.0/26005/26005; en-US...

  • Page 142: Cleaning And Disposal

    Cleaning and Disposal Clean camera with a slightly damp cloth or an anti-static cloth. Never use cleaning agents or abrasive solvents. • Do not clean any part of the product with cleaners with thinners or other solvents and chemicals. This may cause permanent damage to the product which is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 143: Notices

    Notices WARNING Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the device. FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15, subpart C, of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 144: 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 set- up the camera to use WiFi.
  • Page 146 Legal disclaimer As our product is subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Corporation & subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications & prices without notice and without incurring any obligation.E&OE.

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