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WIRELESS NETWORK CAMERA USER’S GUIDE ENGLISH VERSION 1.0 www.lorextechnology.com LNC100 Series...
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By Phone: North America: C ustomer Service : 1-888-425-6739 (for warranty matters) (1-888-42-L OREX) Tech Support : 1-877-755-6739 (for technical/installation issues) (1-877-75-LOREX) Mexico: 001-800-681-9263, 001-800-514-6739 International: +800-425-6739-0 (Example: From the UK, dial 00 instead of +) SEP 12 2012 - R14...
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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.
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ESTE PRODUCTO PUEDE EXIGIR UNA IN- CE PRODUIT PEUT NÉCESSITER UNE STALACIÓN PROFESIONAL INSTALLATION PROFESSIONNELLE LOREX S’ENGAGE À RÉPONDRE À VOS LOREX SE COMPROMETE A SATISFACER BESOINS EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ SUS NECESIDADES EN SEGURIDAD • Nous avons conçu et développé une documentation •...
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Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Lorex wireless network camera. This user’s guide refers to the following models: • LNC101 • LNC104 Contents Before you start, make sure you have the contents listed below. • 1 x Camera • 1 x Camera power adapter and USB power cable •...
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.
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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. •...
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• Two-way audio supported • Flexible indoor mounting (counter, wall, ceiling) 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.
Camera Overview 1. CAMERA OVERVIEW 1. Camera Lens: The camera has separate lenses for day/night use. 2. Microphone 3. WPS Button: Used to connect the camera to a wireless router (not included) with a WPS button. 4. Indicator Lights: • SD: Glows when a microSD card (not included) is inserted. Flashes during recording. •...
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Camera Overview 8. NET: Connect an Ethernet cable and connect the other end to your router (not included). Bottom of camera 9. MicroSD Card Slot: Insert a microSD card (not included) to enable recording on the camera. Camera supports microSD cards up to a maximum size of 32GB. 10.Audio Out: Connect to an external speaker (not included) using a 3.5mm headphone jack to enable 2-way audio and alarms.
Getting Started 2. GETTING STARTED 2.1 BASIC SETUP 1. Connect the power adapter cable to the power adapter using the USB connector. Power Adapter Power Adapter Cable 2. Connect the power adapter to a surge protector or power outlet. Connect the power adapter cable to the DC/IN port on the camera.
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Getting Started 3. A: Connect an Ethernet cable (included) to the NET port on the camera and connect the other end to an available LAN port (usually numbered 1~4) on your router (not included). The blue Network LED on the camera will glow blue when the camera is connected to your network.
Installing L-View (PC) 1. Insert the CD into your computer. The Autorun screen will appear. Click Run Lorex.exe Run Lorex.exe 2. Click Software, then L-View for PC to begin the installation. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Connecting to your Camera on the Local Network (PC) 1.
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Auto Search 3. Enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, the password is lorex. Click OK. 4. If you have connected to this camera before, L-View connects to the camera. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, L-View will prompt you to create your own password for the camera.
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Getting Started 5. Under New Password, enter a password that will be used for the camera. Under Confirm Password, enter the password again. Click OK. Enter a new password Confirm new password Click OK 6. Double-click the camera again under Auto Search to connect. Enter the new password for the camera then click OK to connect.
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Getting Started 5. Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, the password is lorex. Click OK. Enter a camera name Enter the camera ID Enter the camera Password (default: lorex) 6. Double-click the camera or drag the camera to a display screen to connect to the camera.
Getting Started 2.2.2 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON MAC To connect to your cameras using a Mac, you must install L-View for Mac, which is available as a free download from www.lorextechnology.com. The steps to connect to cameras are different depending on if you are connecting to a camera on a local network (i.e.
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Getting Started 4. 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 5. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you are prompted to change your password.
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2. Under Camera Name, enter a name for your camera of your choice. 3. Under 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...
To connect to your camera using an iPhone: 1. Download Lorex Ping iPhone from the App Store. NOTE: Lorex Ping is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. Lorex Ping requires iOS v4.0 and higher.
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Getting Started 3. Tap + to add a camera. Tap + 4. Under Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice. Enter a name for your camera of your choice 5. Under ID, press the QR code button ( ) and line up the QR code printed on the back of the camera using the camera on the phone.
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Press Done. Enter the camera password. The default password is lorex. 7. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera. Tap the name of the camera to connect 8.
To connect to your camera using iPad: 1. Download the Lorex Ping HD 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.
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Getting Started 4. Under Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice. Enter a name for your camera of your choice 5. Under ID, press the QR code button ( ) and line up the QR code printed on the back of the camera using the camera on the iPad.
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Press Done. Enter the camera password. The default password is lorex. 7. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera. Tap the name of the camera to connect 8.
NOTE: Lorex Ping requires Android v.2.3 or higher. 2. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) from the home screen or app list to open Lorex Ping. Lorex Ping opens to the Camera List. 3. Tap + to add a camera.
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Getting Started 4. Under Camera Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice. Enter a name for your camera of your choice 5. Under ID, press the QR code button ( ) and line up the QR code printed on the back of the camera using the camera on the Android phone or tablet.
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Press OK. Enter the camera password. The default password is lorex. 7. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera. Tap the name of the camera to connect 8.
Getting Started 2.3 WIFI SETUP You can setup the camera to use WiFi using your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet. You can also quickly connect the camera to a WiFi network using WPS (WPS compatible router required; see step 3B on page 4 for instructions). 2.3.1 PC/MAC WIFI SETUP NOTE: The camera must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable before you can set it up to use WiFi.
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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 &...
NOTE: The camera must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable before you can set it up to use WiFi. 1. Connect to your camera using Lorex Ping iPhone. For details, see “Connecting to your Camera on iPad” on page 15. Your iPhone must be connected to your WiFi, not your 3G/mobile network.
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Getting Started 3. Tap Camera Settings. Enter the camera’s admin username and password. By default, the admin username is admin and the password is left blank. Tap OK. Network WiFi Network 4. Tap Network then WiFi Network. 5. Slide Wi-Fi to ON. The camera scans for available networks in range. 6.
NOTE: The camera must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable before you can set it up to use WiFi. 1. Connect to your camera using Lorex Ping HD. For details, see “Connecting to your Camera on iPad” on page 15. Your iPad must be connected to your WiFi, not your 3G/mobile network.
NOTE: The camera must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable before you can set it up to use WiFi. 1. Connect to your camera using Lorex Ping. For details, see “Connecting to your Camera on Android” on page 18. Your phone or tablet must be connected to your WiFi, not your 3G/mobile network.
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Getting Started 3. Tap Camera Settings. Enter the admin username and password. By default, the admin username is admin and the password is left blank. Tap OK. Tap Camera Settings 4. Tap Network then WiFi Network. 5. Check the WiFi checkbox. The camera will scan for available networks. Check WiFi Tap the name of your WiFi network...
L-View 104 for PC 3. L-VIEW 104 FOR PC L-View is a PC client software that supports up to 4 cameras. L-View is provided on the CD or available as a free download from www.lorextechnology.com. For instructions on installing and connecting to your camera using L-View, see “Connecting to your Camera on PC”...
L-View 104 for PC 3.2 L-VIEW FOR PC INTERFACE 4 5 6 1. Display: Shows live or recorded video from your camera(s). • Click to select a camera and scroll up/down to zoom in/out. When the camera is zoomed in, click and drag the camera image to pan the camera. •...
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L-View 104 for PC • microSD: Click to open a list of recordings saved on the camera’s microSD card (not included). See “Playing Back Recordings on the microSD card with L-View” on page 42. • Snapshot: Click to save a still image screenshot of the camera. To access Snapshots, see “Directories (Opening or Changing the Snapshot Folder)”...
L-View 104 for PC • Click to mute audio from the camera. Click again to unmute 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. •...
L-View 104 for PC The Display sub-menu contains the following controls: • Full window: Open the camera in single camera view. • Auto reconnect: L-View will attempt to reconnect to the camera if it becomes disconnected. • Stop: Disconnect from the camera. •...
L-View 104 for PC 3.3 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. The Camera List also allows you to configure certain camera settings.
L-View 104 for PC • Right-click on your camera to open the Camera List sub-menu. See below for instructions. Right-click to open the Camera List sub-menu 3.3.2 SAVING CAMERA PASSWORDS You can use the Camera List sub-menu to save the camera’s password in L-View, so you don’t have to enter the password to connect to the camera.
L-View 104 for PC 3.3.4 CONFIGURING MOBILE STREAMING SETTINGS Configure streaming settings when connecting using a smartphone or tablet. Select Bandwidth Check to automatically adjust resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth available Select Resolution and Frame Rate for mobile streaming Enable or disable audio streaming to mobile device To configure mobile streaming settings:...
L-View 104 for PC 3.3.5 CONFIGURING NIGHT MODE CONTROL Configure when the camera uses day or night mode. When day mode is on, the camera sees in color. When night mode is on, the camera sees in black and white, and the Infrared LED turns on to enable night vision.
L-View 104 for PC • Manual night mode control: Manually select day mode or night mode. If using this option, under Mode, select Day for day mode or Night for night mode. Select day or night mode 3. Click Update to apply changes to your camera. Enter the admin username (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) for the camera and click OK.
L-View 104 for PC 3.5 L-PLAY: PLAYING BACK VIDEO FROM YOUR PC’S HARD DRIVE L-Play is used to playback video files saved to your computer’s hard drive. L-Play is installed automatically when you install L-View. To playback video saved to your computer’s hard drive: 1.
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L-View 104 for PC 3. Double-click a video file (video files use the .crf extension) to open it. L-Play opens and begins playing the video Double-click a video file to open in L-Play 4. Use the on-screen controls to control playback. Maximize Minimize Exit...
L-View 104 for PC 3.5.1 SEARCHING FOR VIDEO FILES IN L-PLAY You can use L-Play to search for video recorded at certain times. To search for video using L-Play: 1. If L-Play is not open, double-click the L-Play icon ( ) on the Desktop.
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L-View 104 for PC 4. Click the ID of the camera you would like to playback video from and then click Play. Click the camera ID to select Available Recordings Click Play 5. Playback begins from the earliest video recorded on that day. Use the slider to adjust the playback time.
L-View 104 for PC 3.6 PLAYING BACK RECORDINGS ON THE MICROSD CARD WITH L-VIEW You can use L-View to playback recorded video on the camera’s microSD card (required; not included). For instructions on setting up recording on the microSD card, see “SD Card (Configuring microSD Recording)”...
L-View 104 for PC 5. Click a recording from the list and then click Playback to view it. Click a recording from the list Click Playback to play 6. The recording plays back in the camera display area. • To return to a live view of your camera, wait for the recording to finish, then right-click and select Play.
L-View 104 for PC 3.7.1 QUALITY TAB (CONFIGURING RESOLUTION, FRAME RATE, AND BANDWIDTH) Select Internet connection speed Check to automatically adjust resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth Select Resolution Select Frame Rate Select how image quality will be affected when bandwidth is low The Quality tab allows you to configure image quality settings such as the camera resolution, frame rate, and bandwidth settings.
L-View 104 for PC • Select Video Motion to have the camera maintain the frame rate and reduce image quality when bandwidth is insufficient. • Select Image Quality to have the camera maintain image quality and reduce frame rate when bandwidth is insufficient. •...
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L-View 104 for PC 3. Under Place, select Outdoor video if the area with the camera is brightly lit. Select Indoor Video if you notice strip lines in the image or if the picture is too dark on the Outdoor video setting. Select Indoor video + Sunlight if the picture is too bright on the Indoor Video setting.
L-View 104 for PC 3.7.3 CONTROL TAB (CONFIGURE STATUS LED’S AND MOTION DETECTION SENSITIVITY) Configure status LED’s Configure motion detection sensitivity from 1 (High) to 10 (Low) The Control tab allows you to configure the camera status LED’s to make the camera harder to spot at night.
L-View 104 for PC be triggered if a moving object is larger than 1% of the video area. If it is set to 10, a moving object must be larger than 10% of the video area to trigger motion detection. 2.
L-View 104 for PC 3.8 CONFIGURING L-VIEW To configure settings for L-View, click the settings button ( 3.8.1 DIRECTORIES (OPENING OR CHANGING THE SNAPSHOT FOLDER) The Directories menu shows you the folder where Snapshots are saved. It allows you to open or change the Snapshot folder.
L-View 104 for PC 3.8.2 STARTUP OPTIONS The Startup options menu allows you to configure startup options for L-View. To configure startup options: Check for L-View to open automatically when your computer turns on Check to restore camera layout and connect to previously open cameras when L-View opens 1.
L-View 104 for PC 3.8.3 FIXED IP ACCESS The Fixed IP Access menu is for advanced users only. It must be used if you have assigned your camera a fixed IP address on your router. Check to enable Fixed IP addresses for cameras To configure your camera to use a fixed IP address: 1.
L-View 104 for PC 3.8.4 LOGIN (ENABLING A PASSWORD TO ACCESS L-VIEW) The Login menu allows you to enable a password to open L-View. Select Enable Enter a User Name Enter a Password To enable a password for L-View: 1. Select Enable. 2.
L-View 104 for PC To configure Image Ratio: 1. Check Keep Image Ratio to not allow any stretching of the image (bars may appear on the sides of the image). Un-check Keep Image Ratio to stretch the image to the entire size of the display.
L-View for Mac 4. L-VIEW FOR MAC L-View for Mac allows you to view your camera on a Mac computer. L-View for Mac is available as a free download from www.lorextechnology.com. For instructions on connecting to your camera using Mac, see “Connecting to your Camera on Mac”...
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L-View for Mac 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 top of the selected area turns orange. Then, double-click the camera to open it in the selected area.
L-View for Mac 6. Split-screen Controls: • : Click to open single camera view. • : Click to open 4-camera view. • : Click to open 6-camera view. • : Click to open the current display in full-screen. Press ESC to exit full-screen. 4.3 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.
L-View for Mac 4.3.2 DELETING CAMERAS FROM CAMERA LIST • Right-click the camera in Camera List and select Delete Camera. Click OK to confirm. Right-click the camera and select Delete Camera 4.4 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.
L-View for Mac 4.4.1 PLAYING BACK VIDEO FROM YOUR MAC’S HARD DRIVE L-Play for Mac is included to playback video files you have saved to your Mac’s hard drive. To play back video from your Mac’s hard drive: 1. Use the instructions above to record some video if you have not done so already. 2.
L-View for Mac 4. Use the on-screen playback controls in L-Play. Play/pause Open/close full-screen Stop Select playback time 4.5 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.
L-View for Mac 4.5.1 QUALITY TAB (CONFIGURE BANDWIDTH, RESOLUTION, AND FRAME RATE) The Quality tab allows you to configure image quality settings such as the camera resolution, frame rate, and bandwidth settings. Select Internet connection speed Check to automatically adjust resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth available Select Resolution Select Frame Rate...
L-View for Mac 4. Under Preference, select your quality preference when bandwidth increases or decreases: • 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.
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L-View for Mac To configure general video settings: 1. Right-click the camera in Camera List and click Video settings. Then, select the Video tab. 2. Under Video Color, select Colored or Black & White. 3. Under Sharpness, select the sharpness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest).
L-View for Mac 4.5.3 CONTROL TAB (CONFIGURE STATUS LED’S AND MOTION DETECTION SENSITIVITY) Configure status LED’s Configure motion detection sensitivity from 1 (High) to 10 (Low) The Control tab allows you to configure the camera status LED’s to make the camera harder to spot at night.
L-View for Mac 2. Under Motion Detection 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.
L-View for Mac 4.5.5 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.
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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 username (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) for the camera and click OK.
For instructions on connecting to your camera using an iPhone, see “Connecting to your Camera on iPhone” on page 12. 5.1 LIVE VIEWING WITH LOREX PING FOR IPHONE You can use Lorex Ping in portrait or landscape mode. Tilt the phone to switch between portrait or landscape. Disconnect button (only...
iPhone App 5.1.1 USING 2-WAY-AUDIO (INTERCOM) 1. While viewing, touch to activate 2-way-audio (intercom) using the phone microphone (speaker required; not included). • A volume slider appears that allows you to adjust the speaker volume. • Touch again to turn off 2-way audio. Turn off 2-way-audio Adjust speaker volume 5.1.2 TAKING SNAPSHOTS...
iPhone App 5.2 PLAYING BACK VIDEO RECORDED ON IPHONE After using the record button to record video to your iPhone, you can playback video on iPhone. 5.2.1 USING PLAYBACK 1. From the Camera List, tap Playback ( NOTE: If you are still connected to the camera, tap Disconnect to return to the Camera List.
iPhone App 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. Tap a day to view recordings created on that day. Tap a day to view recorded videos from that day.
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.
iPhone App 2. Tap next to the camera you would like to delete then tap Delete to confirm. Then tap Delete Tap here 3. Tap Done. 5.4.3 EDITING ALARM NOTIFICATION SETTINGS (PUSH NOTIFICATIONS) Push Alarm Notifications can be set up to create a notification straight to your iPhone when motion or sound is detected by the camera.
iPhone App 3. Under Motion, select ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when motion is detected using video motion detection or OFF to disable. 4. Under PIR, select ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when motion is detected using the PIR motion sensor or OFF to disable. 5.
iPhone App 4. Under Auto, select ON to have the camera automatically select the resolution and frame rate based on available bandwidth. Or, select OFF to manually select the resolution and frame rate. If you select OFF, configure the following: •...
iPhone App 4. Configure the following: • Video color: Select Colored to view the camera in color or select Black & white. Tap Video to return to Video settings. • Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest).
iPhone App To configure LED’s and motion detection sensitivity: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera. 2.Tap Video Settings. Then tap Control. Select LED behavior Select video motion detection sensitivity 2. Under Status LED, select one of the following: •...
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iPhone App 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Night Mode Control. Select Night Mode control type 3. Select one of the following: • Auto: Camera will automatically switch between day mode or night mode, based on the amount of light in the room. •...
iPhone 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 Select Day or Night mode 4. Tap Update to save your changes. 5.4.8 EDITING CAMERA WIRED NETWORK SETTINGS Configure the camera IP address when connected using Ethernet.
iPhone App 4. Select DHCP (recommended) to allow the camera to automatically obtain an IP address from the router or Static to use fixed IP address settings. If you select Static, configure your IP Address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, DNS1, and DNS2. 5.
iPhone App 9. Tap the camera in the Camera List to connect. If you cannot connect, check to make sure you have entered the correct wireless password and that the camera is in signal range of your wireless router. 5.4.10 ENABLING EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS Configure email alarms.
iPhone App 6. Check the following trigger options for email alarms: • Motion: Use Video motion detection to trigger email alarms. Video motion detection looks for movement in the image to determine if there is motion. This means that there may be false alarms caused by changes in lighting, trees moving in the wind, etc.
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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.
iPhone App 5.4.12 CONFIGURING MICROSD RECORDING Configure video recording to the microSD card (required; not included). To playback recordings saved on the microSD card, use L-View or the iPhone, iPad, or Android apps. To configure microSD card recording: 1. Make sure a microSD card (not included) is inserted into the camera. It is recommended to format the microSD card before using it with the camera.
iPhone App 5.4.13 CONFIGURING THE CAMERA RECORDING AND ALARM SCHEDULE Configure schedules for recording and alarms. Schedules can be configured separately for alarms and recording. You can configure up to 12 schedules. To create a schedule for alarms or recording: 1.
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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.
iPhone App To delete a Schedule: 1. From the Scheduling menu, swipe the schedule you would like to delete from left to right. Swipe from left to right and then tap delete to delete a schedule 2. Tap Delete. 3. Tap Update to save your changes. 5.4.14 CONFIGURING THE CAMERA DATE AND TIME Configure the camera date and time.
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.
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.
App 6. IPAD APP The app for iPad is called Lorex Ping HD. For instructions on connecting to your camera using iPad, see “Connecting to your Camera on iPad” on page 15. 6.1 LIVE VIEWING WITH LOREX PING HD...
iPad App 6.1.1 USING 2-WAY AUDIO (INTERCOM) 1. While viewing, touch to activate 2-way-audio (intercom) using the phone microphone (speaker required; not included). 2. Tap again to deactivate 2-way-audio. 6.1.2 TAKING SNAPSHOTS • While viewing, tap to take a snapshot from the camera. You can view snapshots using the Camera app or save photos to your computer by connecting your iPad to your computer using a USB cable.
iPad App 4. During playback, tap in the display area to bring up playback controls. Tap to Select Camera Tap to Select Tap to play file Tap in the display area during playback for playback controls 6.3 PLAYING BACK VIDEO RECORDED TO MICROSD ON IPAD You can playback video recorded on the camera microSD card (not included) on your iPad.
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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.
iPad App 6.4 USING CAMERA LIST TO EDIT CAMERA SETTINGS You can use the Camera List to adjust the connections settings or other settings for your camera. To access Camera Settings: 1. Tap Camera List . Then tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2.
OFF to keep the icon as is. 4. Under Save admin password, select ON to have Lorex Ping save the admin user name and password the next time you enter it, or OFF to require the admin user name and password whenever settings changes are made.
iPad App 6.4.3 EDITING ALARM NOTIFICATIONS SETTINGS (PUSH NOTIFICATIONS) Push Alarm Notifications can be set up to create a notification straight to your iPhone when motion or sound is detected by the camera. Push Alarm Notifications go directly to the notifications area on your device. Example of Push Notification To enable Push Alarm Notifications: 1.
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).
iPad App • Under Frame rate, select the frame rate that will be used when connecting to the camera using a smart phone or tablet between 30fps (highest) and 1fps (lowest). Tap Done to confirm. 5. Under Microphone, select OFF to turn off audio streaming to your mobile device or tap to select ON to turn on audio streaming to your mobile device.
iPad App + Sunlight if the picture is too bright on the Indoor setting. If you select an indoor setting, select 60Hz or 50Hz to adjust the camera for the frequency of your indoor lighting. Tap Done to return to Video settings. •...
iPad App 3. Under Status LED, select one of the following: • Normal: LED's will function as normal. For details on LED functions, see “Camera Overview” on page 1. • Always turn off: LED's are turned off at all times. •...
iPad App 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Night Mode Control. Select Day/Night mode control type 3. Select one of the following: • Auto: Camera will automatically switch between day mode or night mode, based on the amount of light in the room. •...
iPad App 2. Tap Camera Settings. 3. Tap Network then Wired Network. Select DHCP or Static If Static, configure IP address information 4. Select DHCP (recommended) to allow the camera to automatically obtain an IP address from the router or Static to use fixed IP address settings. If you select Static, configure your IP Address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, DNS1, and DNS2.
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.
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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.
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.
iPad App 4. Under Speaker Alarm Trigger, check the triggers that will cause speaker alarms: • Motion: Use Video motion detection to trigger audio alarms. Video motion detection looks for movement in the image to determine if there is motion. This means that there may be false alarms caused by changes in lighting, trees moving in the wind, etc.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Camera on Android” on page 18. 7.1 LIVE VIEWING WITH LOREX PING FOR ANDROID You can use Lorex Ping in portrait or landscape mode. Tilt the phone to switch between portrait or landscape. Disconnect button (only shown in portrait mode)
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 (...
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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.
Android App 7.3 PLAYING BACK VIDEO RECORDED ON MICROSD ON ANDROID You can playback video recorded on the camera microSD card (not included) on your Android phone or tablet. For details on setting up microSD recording, see “Enabling microSD Recording” on page 127. To play back video recorded on the camera microSD card: 1.
Android App 4. Tap a day to view recordings for that day. Tap a recording to view it. Tap to view a recording 5. Tap Disconnect to return to the recording list. 7.4 USING CAMERA LIST TO EDIT CAMERA SETTINGS You can use the Camera List to adjust the connection or other settings for your camera.
Android App 7.4.1 EDITING CAMERA CONNECTION SETTINGS You can edit your camera connection information. This is useful if you change the password of the camera or if you want to save the admin user name and password, so you don’t have to enter it to make settings changes. To edit camera connection settings: 1.
Android App 7.4.3 EDITING CAMERA MOBILE STREAMING SETTINGS Configure the camera image quality settings for streaming to mobile devices (i.e. smart phones and tablets). Please note that less bandwidth is generally available over mobile networks than over WiFi or Ethernet. To edit mobile streaming settings: 1.
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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. •...
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.
Android App 7.4.6 CONFIGURING NIGHT MODE SETTINGS Configure when the camera uses day or night mode. When day mode is on, the camera sees in color. When night mode is on, the camera sees in black and white, and the Infrared LED turns on to enable night vision.
Android App • Manual: Manually select day mode or night mode. If using this option, select Day for day mode or Night for night mode. Select Manual for manual day/night mode selection Select Day mode or Night mode 4. Tap Update to save your changes. 7.4.7 ENABLING PUSH ALARM NOTIFICATIONS Push Alarm Notifications can be set up to create a notification straight to your Android device when motion or sound is detected by the camera.
Android App 2. Tap Alarm Notification. Enable/disable push notifications for video motion detection 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Android App NOTE: If you want to use a custom SMTP server to send Email messages, click SMTP Settings, enter your SMTP server information, and tap OK. 7.4.11 ENABLING SPEAKER ALARMS Configure audio alarms using a speaker (not included) connected to the camera. Audio alarms can be set up to go off when the camera detects motion.
Android App • Scheduling: Create audio alarms based on the settings set in the Schedule. 7. Tap Alarm Test to sound a test alarm. 8. Tap Update to save your settings. 7.4.12 ENABLING MICROSD RECORDING Configure video recording to the microSD card (required; not included). To playback recordings saved on the microSD card, use L-View or the iPhone, iPad, or Android apps.
Android App • 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.
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Android App 7. Under Speaker Alarm, check Motion trigger to create an audio alarm based on video motion, check PIR trigger to use the PIR motion sensor, or select both. 8. Under SD card record, check Continuous for the camera to record to microSD continuously during the scheduled time.
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.
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.
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.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8. CONFIGURING CAMERA SETTINGS USING A WEB BROWSER Web Configure lets you modify camera settings using a web browser. To access Web Configure: 1. Open L-View, right-click on the camera ID under Auto Search, and click Web configure.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.1 WEB CONFIGURE OVERVIEW 1. Information: View information about the camera and camera settings. 2. Network: Configure wired/wireless network settings. Connect to a wireless network. 3. Video: Configure camera video and streaming settings. Watch live video from the camera (Internet Explorer only).
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.2 NETWORK Configure networking settings for WiFi or Ethernet connection. 8.2.1 WIRED NETWORK (DHCP OR FIXED IP) Configure the camera IP address when connected using Ethernet. Select DHCP or Fixed To configure the camera to use DHCP or fixed IP: 1.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser • Use the following DNS server address: Select and then manually enter DNS server information. 3. Click Save & Apply. 8.2.2 WIFI SECURITY (CONFIGURING WIFI SETTINGS) Configure the camera to connect to a WiFi network and configure WiFi settings. To configure WiFi Settings: NOTE: For instructions on connecting your camera to a WiFi network, see “WiFi Setup”...
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.3 VIDEO Configure camera video and streaming settings. Watch live video from the camera (Internet Explorer only). 8.3.1 DISPLAY Watch live video from the camera. NOTE: Viewing live video using a web browser is only compatible with Internet Explorer on PC only.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.3.2 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. Under Password (play video), enter a password to access the camera video using L-View or smart phone and tablet apps.
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Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser • Use the following values: Select to manually select the video resolution and frame rate for the camera. Note that the image quality may decrease if there is not enough bandwidth for your selected settings. •...
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser • Enable audio microphone/Disable audio microphone: Select Disable audio microphone to disable the built-in microphone in the camera or select Enable audio microphone to enable it. • Enable time display/Disable time display: Select Disable time display to turn off video time stamps or Enable time display to turn on video time stamps.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 4. Under Frame rate, select the frame rate that will be used when connecting to the camera using a smart phone or tablet between 30fps (highest) and 1fps (lowest). 5. Select Enable audio to enable audio streaming to smart phones and tablets or Disable audio to disable audio streaming to smart phones and tablets.
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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.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.4 SCHEDULE Configure recording to microSD card, configure email or speaker alarms, and setup the recording/alarm schedule. 8.4.1 EMAIL/FTP ALARM SETTINGS (CONFIGURING EMAIL ALARMS) Configure email alarms. The camera can be set up to send email alerts when motion is detected.
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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 147. •...
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.4.2 SPEAKER ALARM (CONFIGURING AUDIO ALARMS) Configure audio alarms using a speaker (not included) connected to the camera. Audio alarms can be set up to go off when the camera detects motion. This is helpful if you want to scare off intruders.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.4.3 SD CARD (CONFIGURING MICROSD RECORDING) Configure video recording to the microSD card (required; not included). To playback recordings saved on the microSD card, use L-View or the iPhone, iPad, or Android apps. Select Recording option Select overwrite or...
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.4.4 SCHEDULING (CONFIGURING RECORDING AND ALARM SCHEDULES) Configure schedules for recording and alarms. Schedules can be configured separately for alarms and recording. You can configure up to 12 schedules. Select recording or alarm types for the schedule Configure schedule times...
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser • Fixed time: Create a one time schedule (for example, if you are going on vacation, and would like to record all the time). Under Start time, enter the exact date and time when you would like the schedule to start and enter the End time. 4.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.5.1 ADMIN LOGIN Configure the admin user name and password for the camera. The admin user name and password are used to login to Web Configure or change settings using apps. Configure the web access port. To configure the admin user name and password used to login to Web Configure: 1.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 1. Under Web access port, enter the desired web access port. It must not be used by any other device on your network. Note that L-View will automatically update the web access port when connecting to Web Configure on the local network. 2.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.5.3 DATE/TIME Configure the camera date and time. The camera syncs with an Internet NTP time server to automatically provide the correct time, once you have configured your time zone and daylight savings time settings. Select Time Zone Select Enable It is highly recommended to set the date and time when first setting...
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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.
Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 8.5.5 REBOOT Restart the camera from your Internet browser. This is useful if you need to restart the camera to apply settings changes or if the camera encounters an error. To restart the camera: 1.
Technical Specifications 9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS As our product is subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Technology & subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications & prices without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Cleaning and Disposal 10. CLEANING AND DISPOSAL Clean camera with a slightly damp cloth or an anti-static cloth. Never use cleaning agents or abrasive solvents. • Do not clean any part of the product with cleaners with thinners or other solvents and chemicals.
Notices 11. NOTICES Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the device. FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15, subpart C, of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting 12. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING 12.1 INSTALLATION TIPS AND WARNINGS • Camera is rated for indoor use only. Do not install in wet or humid areas. • MAKE SURE to run all power adapter and network cables at least 3ft / 1m away from cribs, bassinets, play yards, and other safe sleep environments for infants.
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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.
• Press and hold the Reset button under the camera for 4 or more seconds to reset the camera to factory default settings. The password will reset to the default password lorex. Camera does not appear in Auto Search or Local Search: •...
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Troubleshooting Cannot access Web Configure on PC: • Camera may be on different network than computer. Connect the camera and computer to the same network (i.e. the same router), or use a mobile device to change settings over the Internet. Bright spot in video when viewing camera at night: •...
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