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USER'S GUIDE
ENGLISH VERSION 1.0
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LNC104

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  • Page 1 WIRELESS NETWORK CAMERA USER’S GUIDE ENGLISH VERSION 1.0 www.lorextechnology.com LNC104...
  • Page 3 Please make sure to register your product at www.lorextechnology.com to receive product updates and technical support THIS PRODUCT MAY REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION LOREX IS COMMITTED TO FULFILLING YOUR SECURITY NEEDS • We have developed user friendly products and documentation. Please read the Quick Start Guide and User Manual before you install this product.
  • Page 4 ESTE PRODUCTO PUEDE EXIGIR UNA IN- CE PRODUIT POURRAIT EXIGER UNE INSTAL- STALACIÓN PROFESIONAL LATION PROFESSIONNELLE LOREX S’ENGAGE À SATISFAIRE VOS BE- LOREX SE COMPROMETE A SATISFACER SOINS SÉCURITAIRES SUS NECESIDADES EN SEGURIDAD • Veuillez lire le guide de démarrage rapide et le •...
  • Page 5 For all other matters, visit www.lorextechnology.com By Phone: North America: : 1-888-425-6739 Customer Service (for warranty matters) (1-888-42-LOREX) : 1-877-755-6739 Tech Support (for technical/installation issues) (1-877-75-LOREX) Mexico: 001-800-514-6739 International: +800-425-6739-0 (Example: From the UK, dial 00 instead of +)
  • Page 6 NO DEVUELVA ESTE PRODUCTO A LA TIENDA NE RETOURNEZ PAS CE PRODUIT AU MAGASIN Cerciórese de por favor colocar su producto en www. Veuillez veiller à enregistrer votre produit à www.lorex- lorexcctv.com/registration para recibir actualizaciones y cctv.com/registration pour recevoir des mises à jour et la información del producto...
  • Page 7 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Lorex wireless network camera. This user’s guide refers to the following models: • 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 •...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions • Read this guide carefully and keep it for future reference. • Camera is rated for indoor use only. • Do not use in wet or humid areas. • Use the camera within given temperature, humidity, and voltage levels noted in the Technical Specifications.
  • Page 9 • 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.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Camera Overview ....... 1 2. Getting Started ....... . . 3 2.1 Basic Setup .
  • Page 12 5. iPad App ........71 5.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping iPad ..... . . 71 5.1.1 Using 2-Way Audio (Intercom) .
  • Page 13 6. Android App ........93 6.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for Android ....93 6.1.1 Using 2-way Audio (Intercom) .
  • Page 14 6.3.15 Rebooting the Camera ........112 6.4 Using Local Search to Add Cameras .

  • Page 15: Camera Overview

    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. •...
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Connecting To Your Camera

    To install L-View: 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. To connect to your camera on a local network: 1.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 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.

  • Page 23: Connecting To Your Camera On Iphone

    To connect to your camera using an iPhone: 1. Download Lorex Ping iPhone from the App Store. NOTE: Lorex Ping is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. Lorex Ping requires iOS v4.0 and higher.
  • Page 24 • OR: Manually enter the CamID printed on the camera. 6. Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, enter lorex. Press Done. Enter the camera password. The default password is lorex.
  • Page 25 Getting Started 7. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera. Tap the name of the camera to connect 8. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password.

  • Page 26: Connecting To Your Camera On Ipad

    To connect to your camera using iPad: 1. Download the Lorex Ping iPad 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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 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.

  • Page 29: Connecting To Your Camera On Android

    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.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Wifi Setup

    Getting Started 2.3 WIFI SETUP You can setup the camera to use WiFi using your PC, 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 WIFI SETUP NOTE: The camera must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable before you can set it up to use WiFi.
  • Page 33 Getting Started 5. Click WiFi Scan and select your WiFi network from the list. WiFi Scan Click your WiFi network from the list 6. Under WPA-PSK Key or WEP Key, enter the WiFi password. Click Save and Apply. Enter WiFi Password Save &...

  • Page 34: Iphone Wifi Setup

    NOTE: The camera must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable before you can set it up to use WiFi. 1. Connect to your camera using Lorex Ping iPhone. For details, see “Connecting to your Camera on iPad” on page 12. Your iPhone must be connected to your WiFi, not your 3G/mobile network.
  • Page 35 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.

  • Page 36: Ipad Wifi Setup

    NOTE: The camera must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable before you can set it up to use WiFi. 1. Connect to your camera using Lorex Ping iPad. For details, see “Connecting to your Camera on iPad” on page 12. Your iPad must be connected to your WiFi, not your 3G/mobile network.

  • Page 37: Android Wifi Setup

    NOTE: The camera must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable before you can set it up to use WiFi. 1. Connect to your camera using Lorex Ping. For details, see “Connecting to your Camera on Android” on page 15. Your phone or tablet must be connected to your WiFi, not your 3G/mobile network.
  • Page 38 Getting Started 3. Tap Camera Settings. Enter the admin user name and password. By default, the admin user name is admin and the password is left blank. Tap OK. 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...
  • Page 39 Getting Started 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 40: L-View 104 Software

    L-View 104 Software 3. L-VIEW 104 SOFTWARE L-View is a PC/Mac 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 using a PC”...

  • Page 41: L-View Interface

    L-View 104 Software 3.2 L-VIEW INTERFACE 5 6 7 1. Display: Shows live or recorded video from your camera(s). • Click to select a camera and scroll up/down to zoom in/out. When the camera is zoomed in, click and drag the camera image to pan the camera. •...
  • Page 42 L-View 104 Software • 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 36. • Snapshot: Click to save a still image screenshot of the camera. To access Snapshots, see “Directories (Opening or Changing the Snapshot Folder)”...

  • Page 43: Display Sub-Menu

    L-View 104 Software 11.L-View Controls: • L-View Settings: Click to open settings for L-View. See “Configuring L-View” on page 42. • Language Selector: Click to select the language for L-View. All Camera Action: Click to perform an action on all cameras. Split-Screen Selectors: Click to select single camera view or to select 4-camera view.

  • Page 44: All Camera Action

    L-View 104 Software • Auto reconnect: L-View will attempt to reconnect to the camera if it becomes disconnected. • Stop: Disconnect from the camera. • Pause: Pause the video. Click again to un-pause the video. • Properties: Click to view video properties. Video Properties 3.2.2 ALL CAMERA ACTION Press...

  • Page 45: Camera List (Managing Cameras)

    L-View 104 Software 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 to connect. The Camera List also allows you to configure certain camera settings. Cameras connected to the Internet or local network are shown in blue in the camera list.

  • Page 46: Saving Camera Passwords

    L-View 104 Software • 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.

  • Page 47: Configuring Mobile Streaming Settings

    L-View 104 Software 3.3.4 CONFIGURING MOBILE STREAMING SETTINGS Configure streaming settings when connecting using a smartphone or tablet to connect. Select Bandwidth Select Resolution and Frame Rate for mobile streaming Enable or disable audio streaming to mobile device To configure mobile streaming settings: 1.

  • Page 48: Configuring Night Mode Control

    L-View 104 Software 3.3.5 CONFIGURING NIGHT MODE CONTROL Configure when the camera uses day or night mode. When day mode is on, the camera sees in color. When night mode is on, the camera sees in black and white, and the Infrared LED turns on to enable night vision.
  • Page 49 L-View 104 Software and the second set of drop-down menus to select when the camera will return to day mode. Start of night mode (8:00 PM) Return to day mode (6:00 AM) • Manual night mode control: Manually select day mode or night mode. If using this option, under Mode, select Day for day mode or Night for night mode.

  • Page 50: Playing Back Recordings On The Microsd Card With L-View

    L-View 104 Software 3.4 PLAYING BACK RECORDINGS ON THE MICROSD CARD WITH L-VIEW You can use L-View to playback recorded video on the camera’s microSD card (required; not included). For instructions on setting up recording on the microSD card, see “SD Card (Configuring microSD Recording)”...

  • Page 51: Configuring Camera Video Settings

    L-View 104 Software 5. Click a recording from the list and then click Playback to view it. Click a recording from the list Click Playback to play 6. The recording plays back in the camera display area. • To return to a live view of your camera, wait for the recording to finish, then right-click and select Play.

  • Page 52: Quality Tab (Configuring Resolution, Frame Rate, And Bandwidth)

    L-View 104 Software 3.5.1 QUALITY TAB (CONFIGURING RESOLUTION, FRAME RATE, AND BANDWIDTH) Select Internet connection speed Check to automatically adjust resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth Select Resolution Select Frame Rate Select how image quality will be affected when bandwidth is low The Quality tab allows you to configure image quality settings such as the camera resolution, frame rate, and bandwidth settings.

  • Page 53: Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings)

    L-View 104 Software • Select Video Motion to have the camera maintain the frame rate and reduce image quality when bandwidth is insufficient. • Select Image Quality to have the camera maintain image quality and reduce frame rate when bandwidth is insufficient. •...
  • Page 54 L-View 104 Software 3. Under Place, select Outdoor video if the area with the camera is brightly lit. Select Indoor Video if you notice strip lines in the image or if the picture is too dark on the Outdoor video setting. Select Indoor video + Sunlight if the picture is too bright on the Indoor Video setting.

  • Page 55: Control Tab (Configure Status Leds And Motion Detection Sensitivity)

    L-View 104 Software 3.5.3 CONTROL TAB (CONFIGURE STATUS LEDS AND MOTION DETECTION SENSITIVITY) Configure status and network LEDs Configure motion detection sensitivity from 1 (High) to 10 (Low) The Control tab allows you to configure the camera status and network LEDs to make the camera harder to spot at night.

  • Page 56: Camera Info Tab

    L-View 104 Software NOTE: The following method works when using video motion detection. It does not work when using PIR motion detection. For details on enabling motion detection and selecting video motion detection or PIR, see “Schedule” on page 123. 1.

  • Page 57: Directories (Opening Or Changing The Snapshot Folder)

    L-View 104 Software 3.6.1 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. Open folder Change folder Snapshot folder location To open the Snapshot folder: •...

  • Page 58: Fixed Ip Access

    L-View 104 Software To configure startup options: Check for L-View to open automatically when your computer turns on Check to restore camera layout and connect to previously open cameras when L-View opens. 1. Check Automatically start L-View when Windows starts to have L-View open when your computer is turned on.

  • Page 59: Login (Enabling Password To Access L-View)

    L-View 104 Software 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 60: Image Ratio

    L-View 104 Software 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 your for a password to log in.

  • Page 61: Software Update

    L-View 104 Software 3.6.6 SOFTWARE UPDATE The Software Update menu allows you to enable automatic updates of L-View or the camera firmware. It also allows you to manually check for updates. Check to have L-View look online for updates when it opens Click to manually check for updates To enable automatic upgrades:...

  • Page 62: Iphone App

    For instructions on connecting to your camera using an iPhone, see “Connecting to your Camera on iPhone” on page 9. 4.1 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...

  • Page 63: Using 2-Way-Audio (Intercom)

    iPhone App 4.1.1 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 4.1.2 TAKING SNAPSHOTS...

  • Page 64: Playing Back Video Recorded On Iphone

    iPhone App 2. Tap again to stop recording. To view the recorded video, see “Playing Back Video Recorded on iPhone” on page 50. 4.2 PLAYING BACK VIDEO RECORDED ON IPHONE After using the record button to record video to your iPhone, you can playback video on iPhone or convert the video files to .avi files for sharing.

  • Page 65: Using Camera List To Edit Camera Settings

    iPhone App NOTE: You must be connected to the same WiFi network or router as the camera to access microSD recordings. To play back video recorded on the camera microSD card: 1. From the Camera List, tap to open the camera settings page. 2.

  • Page 66: Editing Camera Connection Settings

    iPhone App 2. For certain menus, you will need to enter the camera admin user name and password before you may change settings. By default, the admin user name is admin and the password is left blank. IMPORTANT: Some menus below are only available if your device is on the same local network as the camera.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Editing Alarm Notification Settings (Push Notifications)

    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. 4.4.3 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.

  • Page 69: Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings

    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.

  • Page 70: Editing Camera Video Settings

    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: •...

  • Page 71: Configuring Led Control And Motion Detection Sensitivity

    iPhone App • Video color: Select Colored to view the camera in color or select Black & white. Tap Video to return to Video settings. • Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest). Tap Video to return to Video settings. •...

  • Page 72: Configuring Night Mode Settings

    iPhone App To configure LEDs and motion detection sensitivity: 1.In Camera List, tap next to the camera. 2.Tap Video Settings. Then tap Control. Select Network and Status LED behavior Select Video motion detection sensitivity 3.Under Status LED, select one of the following: •...
  • Page 73 iPhone App 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 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.

  • Page 74: Editing Camera Wired Network Settings

    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. 4.4.8 EDITING CAMERA WIRED NETWORK SETTINGS Configure the camera IP address when connected using Ethernet.

  • Page 75: Editing Camera Wifi Network Settings

    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.

  • Page 76: Enabling Email Notifications

    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. 4.4.10 ENABLING EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS Configure email alarms.

  • Page 77: Enabling Speaker 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.

  • Page 78: Configuring Microsd Recording

    iPhone App 3. Tap Schedule then Speaker Alarm. Select speaker alarm triggers Select number of times speaker alarm will repeat Test speaker alarm 4. Under Speaker Alarm Trigger, check the triggers that will cause speaker alarms: • Motion: Use Video motion detection to trigger audio alarms. Video motion detection looks for movement in the image to determine if there is motion.
  • Page 79 iPhone App recordings saved on the microSD card, use L-View or the iPhone, iPad, or Android apps. To configure microSD card recording: 1. Make sure a microSD card (not included) is inserted into the camera. It is recommended to format the microSD card before using it with the camera. 2.

  • Page 80: Configuring The Camera Recording And Alarm Schedule

    iPhone App 4.4.13 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 81 iPhone App 8. Under SD card record, check Continuous for the camera to record to microSD continuously during the scheduled time. Check Motion trigger to record when video motion is trigger during the scheduled time, select PIR trigger to record when the PIR motion sensor is triggered during the scheduled time, or select both.

  • Page 82: Configuring The Camera Date And Time

    iPhone App 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. 4.4.14 CONFIGURING THE CAMERA DATE AND TIME Configure the camera date and time.

  • Page 83: Rebooting The Camera

    iPhone App 5. Use the slider to select your time zone. Select your time zone Enable Daylight Savings and configure start and end times for daylight savings • If your region observes Daylight Savings Time, check Daylight Savings Time. Tap Start Time and End Time, use the sliders to configure the start and end time for Daylight Savings Time and then tap OK.
  • Page 84 App 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. Tap a camera from the list. The Add camera screen comes on with the camera ID already entered.

  • Page 85: Ipad App

    App 5. IPAD APP The app for iPad is called Lorex Ping iPad. For instructions on connecting to your camera using iPad, see “Connecting to your Camera on iPhone” on page 9. 5.1 LIVE VIEWING WITH LOREX PING IPAD...

  • Page 86: Using 2-Way Audio (Intercom)

    iPad 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). 2. Tap again to deactivate 2-way-audio. 5.1.2 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.

  • Page 87: Playing Back Video Recorded To Microsd On Ipad

    iPad App 3. Tap a day to see recordings from that day. Tap a recording to start playback. 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...

  • Page 88: Using Camera List To Edit Camera Settings

    iPad App 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. Tap a day to view recordings created on that day. 4.

  • Page 89: Editing Camera Connection Settings

    iPad App To access Camera Settings: 1. Tap Camera List . Then tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. For certain menus, you will need to enter the camera admin user name and password before you may change settings. By default, the admin user name is admin and the password is left blank.

  • Page 90: 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 91 iPad App the notifications area on your device. Example of Push Notification To enable Push Alarm Notifications: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera. 2. Tap Alarm notification. Alarm Notification Enable/disable push notifications for video motion detection Enable/disable push notifications for sound Select sensitivity for sound push notifications...

  • Page 92: Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings

    iPad App 5. Under Sound, select ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when sound is detected by the camera or OFF to disable. Under Sound Sensitivity, select a sensitivity for Sound Push Alarm Notifications between 1 (lowest) and 10 (highest). 6.

  • Page 93: Editing Camera Video Settings

    iPad App • Under Frame rate, select the frame rate that will be used when connecting to the camera using a smart phone or tablet between 30fps (highest) and 1fps (lowest). Tap Done to confirm. 5.Under Microphone, select OFF to turn off audio streaming to your mobile device or tap to select ON to turn on audio streaming to your mobile device.

  • Page 94: Configuring Led Control And Motion Detection Sensitivity

    iPad App + Sunlight if the picture is too bright on the Indoor Video 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. •...

  • Page 95: Configuring Night Mode Settings

    iPad App 3. Under Status LED, select one of the following: • Normal: Status and network LED's will function as normal. For details on LED functions, see "Camera Overview" on page 1. • Always turn off: Status and network LED's are turned off at all times. •...

  • Page 96: Editing Camera Wired Network Settings

    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. •...

  • Page 97: Editing Camera Wifi Network Settings

    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.

  • Page 98: Enabling Email Notifications

    iPad App 3. Tap Network then WiFi Network. Slide Wi-Fi to ON Tap your WiFi network Tap Other to connect to a hidden network 4. Slide WiFi to ON to enable WiFi on the camera and scan for available networks. 5.
  • Page 99 iPad App 2. Tap Camera Settings. Enable/disable email notifications Select motion sensitivity for video motion Select email triggers Enable/disable email notifications Add up to 3 email recipients 3. Tap Schedule then Email Alarm. 4. Under Email trigger, select ON to enable email notifications or OFF to disable. Then under Send Email, select ON to enable email notifications.

  • Page 100: Enabling Speaker Alarms

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

  • Page 101: Configuring Microsd Recording

    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.

  • Page 102: Configuring The Camera Recording And Alarm Schedule

    iPad App 4. Tap Schedule then SD-Card. Enable microSD recording Select Always recording or Schedule recording Select if you want the camera to overwrite (Circular recording) or stop recording when the microSD card is full 5. Under Recording, select ON to enable microSD recording or OFF to disable. 6.
  • Page 103 iPad App 1. First, you must enable alarms or recording to use the schedule. 2. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 3. Tap Camera Settings. 4. Tap Schedule then Scheduling. 5. Tap Add Schedule. Add Schedule 6.

  • 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 configure the start and end time for the schedule.

  • Page 105: Rebooting The Camera

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

  • Page 106: Using Local Search To Add Cameras

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

  • Page 107: Android App

    For instructions on connecting to your camera using Android, see “Connecting to your Camera on Android” on page 15. 6.1 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...

  • Page 108: Using 2-Way Audio (Intercom)

    6.1.2 SAVING SNAPSHOTS • Touch to take a snapshot from the camera. Snapshots are saved in .png format DCIM/Lorex Ping to the folder on your device. To view or copy Snapshots to your computer, connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. See you Android device’s Instruction Manual for details.
  • Page 109 Android App 2. Tap SD card playback. SD card playback 3. The camera scans for available video files. Files are shown in a list according to the date they were recorded. Tap to view recordings from that day 4. Tap a day to view recordings for that day. Tap a recording to view it. Tap to view a recording 5.

  • Page 110: Using Camera List To Edit Camera Settings

    Android App 6.3 USING CAMERA LIST TO EDIT CAMERA SETTINGS You can use the Camera List to adjust the connection or other settings for your camera. IMPORTANT: Some menus below are only available if your device is on the same local network as the camera.

  • Page 111: Editing Camera Connection Settings

    Android App 6.3.1 EDITING CAMERA CONNECTION SETTINGS You can edit your camera connection information. This is useful if you change the password of the camera or if you want to save the admin user name and password, so you don’t have to enter it to make settings changes. To edit camera connection settings: 1.

  • Page 112: Editing Camera Video Settings

    Android App networks than over WiFi or Ethernet. To edit mobile streaming settings: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Stream Settings. Select Mobile Bandwidth Enable/disable auto resolution and frame rate adjustement Select Resolution Select Frame rate Enable/disable audio streaming to Android...
  • Page 113 Android App 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Video. Select Color or Black & White Select Brightness Select Sharpness Select Low light sensitivity Select environment settings Select quality preference Enable/disable time stamps Enable/disable video flip 3. Configure the following: • Video color: Select Color to view the camera in color or select Black & white. •...

  • Page 114: Configuring Led Control And Motion Detection Sensitivity

    Android App • Time Display on Video: Tap to select ON to enable time stamps on video or OFF to disable time stamps. • Video flip: Tap to select Video Flip to flip the camera image vertically and horizontally or select Normal for the normal orientation. This is useful if the camera has been mounted to a wall or ceiling upside down.

  • Page 115: Configuring Night Mode Settings

    Android App 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. NOTE: This setting does not affect the PIR motion detector. 5.

  • Page 116: Enabling Push Alarm Notifications

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

  • Page 117: Editing Camera Wired Network Settings

    Android App directly to the notifications area on your device. Push notification sent to device notifications list To enable Push Alarm Notifications: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Alarm Notification. Enable/disable push notifications for video motion detection Enable/disable push notifications for...

  • Page 118: Editing Camera Wifi Network Settings

    Android App 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Camera Settings. 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.

  • Page 119: Enabling Email Notifications

    Android App 3. Tap Network then WiFi Network. Check to enable WiFi Tap the network you would like to connect to and enter the password Tap Other to add a hidden WiFi network 4. Check WiFi to enable WiFi on the camera and scan for available networks. 5.
  • Page 120 Android App 3. Tap Schedule then Email Alarm. Enable/disable email notifications Select motion sensitivity for video motion Select email triggers Enable/disable email notifications Enter recipient email addresses 4. Under Email trigger, tap to select ON to enable email notifications or OFF to disable. Then under Send Email, tap to select ON to enable email notifications.

  • Page 121: Enabling Speaker Alarms

    Android App NOTE: If you want to use a custom SMTP server to send Email messages, click SMTP Settings, enter your SMTP server information, and tap OK. 6.3.11 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.

  • Page 122: Enabling Microsd Recording

    Android App • Scheduling: Create audio alarms based on the settings set in the Schedule. 7. Tap Alarm Test to sound a test alarm. 8. Tap Update to save your settings. 6.3.12 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.

  • Page 123: Configuring The Recording And Alarm Schedule

    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 used Schedule recording. Then, create a schedule in the Scheduling menu with Motion trigger, PIR trigger, or both Motion trigger and PIR trigger selected.
  • Page 124 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.

  • Page 125: Configuring The Camera Date And Time

    Android App 1. From the Scheduling menu, press the Android menu button and tap Delete. Tap Delete Press the Android menu button 2. Select the schedule you want to delete and tap Delete. Then tap Delete Select the schedule you want to delete 3.

  • Page 126: Rebooting The Camera

    Android App 4. Tap Time Zone. Tap Time Zone 5. Use the slider to select your time zone. 6. If your region observes Daylight Savings Time, check Daylight Savings Time. Tap Start Time and End Time, use the sliders to configure the start and end time for Daylight Savings Time and then tap OK.

  • Page 127: Using Local Search To Add Cameras

    Tap a camera to add the ID to your camera list 2. Lorex Ping automatically scans for cameras on your local network. Tap Search to re-scan. 3. Tap a camera from the list. The Add camera screen comes on with the camera ID already entered.

  • Page 128: Configuring Camera Settings Using A Web Browser

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 7. CONFIGURING CAMERA SETTINGS USING A WEB BROWSER Web Configure lets you modify camera settings using a web browser. To access Web Configure: 1. Open L-View, right-click on the camera ID under Auto Search, and click Web Configure.

  • Page 129: Web Configure Overview

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 7.1 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).

  • Page 130: Wifi Security (Configuring Wifi Settings)

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web 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 131: Video

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser To configure WiFi Settings: NOTE: For instructions on connecting your camera to a WiFi network, see “WiFi Setup” on page 18. 1. Perform one of the following: Test WiFi Configure WiFi Scan WiFi configuration IP address networks...

  • Page 132: Video Settings

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser attention bar will appear to prompt you to install ActiveX controls. Click Install or click inside the attention bar and select Install ActiveX for all users on this computer and follow the prompts to install ActiveX controls. Once ActiveX controls are installed, you can view live video from the camera.
  • Page 133 Configuring Camera Settings using a Web 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 134: Mobile Video

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser • Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest). • Sharpness: Manually adjust the sharpness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest). • Low Light Sensitivity: Set the camera’s sensitivity in low light environments between Very High (highest), High, and Normal (lowest).

  • Page 135: Night Mode

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser network than when connecting using broadband Internet. To configure mobile streaming settings: 1. Under Mobile bandwidth, select your available mobile bandwidth. If you are primarily connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher. 2.
  • Page 136 Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser Infrared LED turns on to enable night vision. 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 137: Schedule

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 2. Click Save & Apply to apply your settings to the camera. 7.4 SCHEDULE Configure recording to microSD card, configure email or speaker alarms, and setup the recording/alarm schedule. 7.4.1 EMAIL/FTP ALARM SETTINGS (CONFIGURING EMAIL ALARMS) Configure email alarms.

  • Page 138: Speaker Alarm (Configuring Audio Alarms)

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

  • Page 139: Sd Card (Configuring Microsd Recording)

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser to scare off intruders. Select Audio Alarm Triggers Select the Alarm loop times 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.

  • Page 140: Scheduling (Configuring Recording And Alarm Schedules)

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser recordings saved on the microSD card, use L-View or the iPhone, iPad, or Android apps. Select Recording option Select overwrite or stop recording when the microSD card is full To configure microSD card recording: 1.
  • Page 141 Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser for alarms and recording. You can configure up to 12 schedules. Select Recording or alarm types for the schedule Configure schedule times Click Add Schedule To create a schedule for alarms or recording: 1.

  • Page 142: Admin

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 4. Click Add Schedule. To delete a schedule: 1. Existing schedules are shown at the top of the page. Click Delete next to the schedule you want to delete. Click Delete to delete a schedule To edit a schedule: 1.
  • Page 143 Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser password are used to login to Web Configure. Configure the web access port. To configure the admin user name and password used to login to Web Configure: 1. Under Username, enter the desired admin user name for the camera. The default is admin.

  • Page 144: Led Control

    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.

  • Page 145: Date/Time

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 7.5.3 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...
  • Page 146 Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 1. Download the free firmware upgrade from www.lorextechnology.com. Unzip the contents of the firmware .zip file to a folder. 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.

  • Page 147: Reboot

    Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 7.5.5 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 requires an error. To restart the camera: 1.

  • Page 148: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications 8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS As our product is subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Technology & subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications & prices without notice and without incurring any obligation.

  • Page 149: Cleaning And Disposal

    Cleaning and Disposal 9. CLEANING AND DISPOSAL Clean camera with a slightly damp cloth or an anti-static cloth. Never use cleaning agents or abrasive solvents. • Do not clean any part of the product with cleaners with thinners or other solvents and chemicals.

  • Page 150: Notices

    Notices 10. 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 151: Wall Or Ceiling Mounting

    Wall or Ceiling Mounting 11. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING 11.1 INSTALLATION TIPS AND WARNINGS • Camera is rated for indoor use only. Do not install in wet or humid areas. • Do not point the camera out of a window. The camera will not be able to see at nighttime due to reflection from the Infrared LED.
  • Page 152 Wall or Ceiling Mounting 3. Attach the camera to the wall or ceiling using the included mounting screws. Adjust the camera angle as necessary. See below for suggested stand configurations. Wall Mount Ceiling Mount 4. Secure the stand position by using a Philipshead screwdriver to tighten the screw connecting the camera to the stand.

  • Page 153: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 12. TROUBLESHOOTING WPS Wireless Setup does not work: • Connect the camera using Ethernet and manually setup the camera to use WiFi. See “WiFi Setup” on page 18. WiFi is not working: • Camera has not been setup to use WiFi. Unless your router supports WPS, WiFi setup must be completed while the camera is connected to Ethernet.
  • Page 154 • 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: •...
  • Page 155 LNC104 Ver sion 1.0 www.lorextechnology.com Copyright © 2012 Lorex Technology Inc.

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