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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE LNC200 Series...
  • Page 3 USER’S GUIDE LNC200 Series #LX400003; r. 2.0/14027/14265; en-US...
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing this product. Lorex is committed to providing our customers with a high quality, reliable security solution. This manual refers to the following models: LNC201 LNC204 For the latest online manual, downloads and product updates, and to learn about our complete line of accessory products, please visit our website at: www.lorextechnology.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important Safeguards ................1 Safety Instructions ..............1 If using this product as a baby monitor: ..........1 Features .....................2 Camera Overview ................3 Getting Started ...................5 WiFi Setup ................5 Ethernet Setup ................5 Wall or Ceiling Mounting ..............7 Installation Tips and Warnings ............
  • Page 6 12.6.4 Camera Info Tab ............63 12.6.5 Configuring Night Mode Settings ........63 iPhone® App ..................65 13.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for iPhone®........65 13.1.1 Using 2-Way-Audio (Intercom) .......... 66 13.1.2 Taking Snapshots............66 13.1.3 Recording Video to iPhone® ..........66 13.2...
  • Page 7 Using Local Search to Add Cameras ........... 104 Android™ App ................105 15.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for Android™ ........105 15.1.1 Using 2-way Audio (Intercom) ......... 105 15.1.2 Saving Snapshots ............105 15.1.3 Recording Video to Android™......... 106 15.2...
  • Page 8 Table of contents 15.4.11 Enabling Email Notifications ........... 116 15.4.12 Enabling Speaker Alarms..........117 15.4.13 Enabling microSD Recording .......... 117 15.4.14 Configuring the Recording and Alarm Schedule ....118 15.4.15 Configuring the Camera Date and Time ......120 15.4.16 Rebooting the Camera ..........121 15.5 Using Local Search to Add Cameras ...........

  • Page 9: Important Safeguards

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

  • Page 10: Features

    • Expandable up to 4 cameras • Watchdog function to prevent system failure As our product is subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Technology & subsidiaries re- serve the right to modify product design, specifications & prices without notice and without incurring any obligation.

  • Page 11: Camera Overview

    3. Temperature Sensor: Detects the room’s ambient temperature. The temperature is displayed on the camera’s video display. You may enable temperature alerts using the Lorex Ping app. 4. Microphone 5. WPS Button: Used during Quick Scan WiFi setup or to connect the camera to a wire- less router (not included) with a WPS button.
  • Page 12 Camera Overview 12. microSD Card Slot: Insert a microSD card (not included) to enable recording on the camera. Camera supports microSD or microSDHC cards up to a maximum size of 32GB. 13. Audio Out: Connect to an external speaker (not included) using a 3.5mm headphone jack.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Complete the following steps to setup the camera to use your wireless network. 4.1 WiFi Setup Use this setup if the camera is within range of your wireless network. This setup does not require a wired connection to your router. Note Camera requires a wired connection to power.
  • Page 14 Getting Started 2. Connect the camera to your local network: 2.1. Connect an Ethernet cable (included) to the NET port on the camera and con- nect the other end to an available LAN port (usually numbered 1~4) on your router (not included). The blue Network LED on the camera will glow blue when the camera is connected to your network.

  • Page 15: Wall Or Ceiling Mounting

    Wall or Ceiling Mounting 5.1 Installation Tips and Warnings • Camera is rated for indoor use only. Do not install in wet or humid areas. • MAKE SURE to run all power adapter and network cables at least 3ft / 1m away from cribs, bassinets, play yards, and other safe sleep environments for infants.
  • Page 16 Wall or Ceiling Mounting 4. Secure the stand position by using a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw connect- ing the camera to the stand (see diagram below). 5. Connect the power adapter cable and Ethernet cable (if connecting the camera using Ethernet) to the camera.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Your Camera On Iphone

    2. Download the free Lorex Ping app from the App Store. Note Lorex Ping is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. See www.lorex- technology.com for the latest device compatibility list. 3. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) from the home screen to open Lorex Ping.
  • Page 18 Connecting to Your Camera on iPhone® 7. Press the WPS button on the camera. The LEDs will start flashing. 8. Place your device about 1ft (30cm) away from the camera. The camera scans the QR code on your iPhone® to connect to the WiFi network. When the connection is successful, the camera beeps, and the “Camera Found”...

  • Page 19: Ethernet Setup

    12. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password. Tap OK. 13. Tap the camera again to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping streams live video from your camera. 6.2 Ethernet Setup 1.
  • Page 20 Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, enter lorex. Press Done. 6. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera.
  • Page 21 8. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password. Tap OK. 9. Tap the camera again to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping streams live video from your camera. #LX400003; r. 2.0/14027/14265; en-US...

  • Page 22: Connecting To Your Camera On Ipad

    2. Download the free Lorex Ping HD app from the App Store. Note Lorex Ping HD is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. See www.lor- extechnology.com for the latest device compatibility list. 3. Tap the Lorex Ping HD icon ( ) from the home screen to open Lorex Ping.
  • Page 23 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad® 7. Press the WPS button on the camera. The LEDs will start flashing. 8. Place your device about 1ft (30cm) away from the camera. The camera scans the QR code on your iPad® to connect to the WiFi network. When the connection is successful, the camera beeps, and the “Camera Found”...

  • Page 24: Ethernet Setup

    1. Download the Lorex Ping HD app from the App Store. Note Lorex Ping HD is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. See www.lor- extechnology.com for the latest device compatibility list. 2. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) from the home screen to open Lorex Ping.
  • Page 25 Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, enter lorex. Press Done. 6. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera.
  • Page 26 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad® 7. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your own password. Tap OK. 8. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password.

  • Page 27: Connecting To Your Camera On Android

    8.1 WiFi Setup 1. Download the free Lorex Ping app from the Google Play Store. Note Lorex Ping is a free application. See www.lorextechnology.com for the latest device compatibility list. 2. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) to open Lorex Ping.
  • Page 28 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™ 6. Press the WPS button on the camera. The LEDs will start flashing. 7. Place your device about 1ft (30cm) away from the camera. The camera scans the QR code on your Android™ to connect to the WiFi network. When the connection is successful, the camera beeps, and the “Camera Found”...

  • Page 29: Ethernet Setup

    11. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password. Tap OK. Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping streams live video from your camera.
  • Page 30 Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, enter lorex. Press OK. 5. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera.
  • Page 31 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™ 7. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password under Confirm password. Tap OK. 8. Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera. For details on using the Android™...

  • Page 32: Connecting To Your Camera On Pc

    3. Enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, the pass- word is lorex. Click OK. 4. If you have connected to this camera before, L-View connects to the camera. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, L-View will prompt you to create your own password for the camera.
  • Page 33 Under CamID, enter the Cam ID number printed on the camera. 3.3. Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, the password is lorex. 3.4. Click OK. 4. Double-click the camera or drag the camera to a display screen to connect to the camera.

  • Page 34: Pc Wifi Setup

    Connecting to Your Camera on PC 5. If you have connected to this camera before, L-View connects to the camera. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, L-View will prompt you to create your own password for the camera. Click OK. 6.
  • Page 35 Connecting to Your Camera on PC 5. Click WiFi Scan and select your WiFi network from the list. 6. Under WPA-PSK Key or WEP Key, enter the WiFi password. Click Save & Apply. #LX400003; r. 2.0/14027/14265; en-US...
  • Page 36 Connecting to Your Camera on PC 7. Click WiFi Security again and click WiFi Test (this may take up to 60 seconds) 8. When successful, Status will say Test Success. If unsuccessful, double check your wireless password and make sure your camera is close enough to the wireless router to get a good signal.

  • Page 37: Connecting To Your Camera On Mac

    Connecting to Your Camera on Follow the steps below to get up and running on a Mac computer. Ensure you have com- pleted the appropriate physical setup detailed in 4 Getting Started , page 5 before you start. • For instructions on setting your camera up for WiFi, see 10.2 Mac WiFi Setup, page 32. 10.1 Connecting to Your Camera on a Mac Note For Mac system requirements, see 12.1 System Requirements, page 54.
  • Page 38 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac 3. Enter the password (default: lorex) and then click OK to connect. L-View connects to your camera and streams live video. 4. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you are prompted to change your pass- word.
  • Page 39 2.2. Under Camera ID, enter the CamID number printed on the label on the back of your camera. 2.3. Under Password, enter the camera password (default: lorex). 2.4. Click OK. 3. Double-click the camera to open it in L-View. 4. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you are prompted to change your pass- word.

  • Page 40: Mac Wifi Setup

    Connecting to Your Camera on Mac Note To connect to multiple cameras, click to select a display area. The area becomes highlighted. Then, dou- ble-click the camera to open it in the selected area. 10.2 Mac WiFi Setup The camera must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable before you can set it up to use WiFi.
  • Page 41 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac 4. Click on Network and then WiFi Security. 5. Click WiFi Scan and select your WiFi network from the list 6. Under WPA-PSK Key or WEP Key, enter the WiFi password. Click Save & Apply. #LX400003;...
  • Page 42 Connecting to Your Camera on Mac 7. Click WiFi Security again and click WiFi Test (this may take up to 60 seconds). 8. When successful, Status will say Test Success. If unsuccessful, double check your wireless password and make sure your camera is close enough to the wireless router to get a good signal.

  • Page 43: View For Pc

    L-View 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 9 Connect- ing to Your Camera on PC, page 24.
  • Page 44 L-View for PC 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 45: Display Sub-Menu

    L-View for PC 10. Volume Controls: • Click to activate 2-way-audio (intercom) feature and click again to deactivate 2- way-audio. Note that turning on 2-way-audio will mute audio from the camera. • Click to mute audio from the camera. Click again to unmute audio from the camera.

  • Page 46: All Camera Action

    L-View for PC • Properties: Click to view video properties. Video Properties 11.2.2 All Camera Action Press to open the All Camera Action menu. The All Camera Action Menu contains the following controls: • Snapshot all: Take a snapshot from all connected cameras. •...

  • Page 47: Saving Camera Passwords

    L-View for PC • If the camera is not on the local network (i.e. you are connecting to it over the Internet), see 9 Connecting to Your Camera on PC, page 24 to add the camera to the Camera List. •...

  • Page 48: Deleting Cameras

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

  • Page 49: Configuring Night Mode Control

    L-View for PC 2. Ensure Allow 3GPP connections is checked. If this setting is unchecked you will not be able to connect to the camera with a smartphone or tablet. 3. Under Bandwidth, select your available mobile bandwidth. If you are primarily con- necting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher.

  • Page 50: Recording To Your Pc's Hard Drive

    L-View for PC 2. 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. • Scheduled time of night mode: Camera will switch between day mode and night mode at a scheduled times each day.

  • Page 51: L-Play: Playing Back Video From Your Pc's Hard Drive

    L-View for PC 11.5 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 in- stalled automatically when you install L-View. To playback video saved to your computer’s hard drive: 1.
  • Page 52 L-View for PC 4. Use the Recorded Files area to find the day you would like to playback from. • Click + next to a year to expand recordings for the year. • Click + next to a month to expand recordings for that month. •...
  • Page 53 L-View for PC 6. Use the on-screen controls to control playback. 6.1. Minimize window 6.2. Maximize window 6.3. Exit 6.4. Search for video 6.5. Open in full-screen 6.6. Time video was recorded 6.7. Volume control 6.8. Mute 6.9. Zoom in 6.10.

  • Page 54: Playing Back Recordings On The Microsd Card With L-View

    L-View for PC 11.6 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 16.4.3 SD Card (Configuring microSD Recording), page 129.

  • Page 55: Quality Tab (Configuring Resolution, Frame Rate, And Bandwidth)

    L-View for PC To open the Video Settings menu: • Click on the top of the display area for the camera you would like to configure. Note The camera will disconnect after making changes to video settings. Wait about 15 seconds after clicking Update and double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera.

  • Page 56: Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings)

    L-View for PC 3. 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.

  • Page 57: Control Tab (Configure Status Led's And Motion Detection Sensitivity)

    L-View for PC 7. Check Enable time display on video to turn on video time stamps or un-check it to disable video time stamps. 8. Under Microphone, select Enabled to enable the built-in microphone on the camera or select Disabled to disable the built-in microphone on the camera. 9.

  • Page 58: Camera Info Tab

    L-View for PC 11.7.4 Camera Info Tab The camera info tab shows system information about the camera. 11.8 Configuring L-View To configure settings for L-View, click the settings button ( 11.8.1 Directories (Opening or Changing the Snapshot/Recording Folder) The Directories menu shows you the folder where snapshots and video files are saved. It allows you to open or change the Snapshot/Recording folder.

  • Page 59: Fixed Ip Access

    L-View for PC To configure startup options: 1. Check Automatically start L-View when Windows starts to have L-View open when your computer is turned on. 2. Check Restore the last time playing/running state when L-View starts to set L- View to restore the camera layout and connect to all the previously open cameras when L-View opens.

  • Page 60: Login (Enabling A Password To Access L-View)

    L-View for PC 3. In the camera list, right-click the camera you would like to configure and select Assign IP Address. 4. Enter the camera’s internal IP address and click OK. 11.8.4 Login (Enabling a Password to Access L-View) The Login menu allows you to enable a password to open L-View. To enable a password for L-View: 1.

  • Page 61: Software Update

    L-View 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. 2.

  • Page 62: View For Mac

    L-View for Mac L-View for Mac allows you to view your camera on a Mac computer. L-View for Mac is available as a free download from www.lorextechnology.com. For instructions on connecting to your camera using Mac, see 10 Connecting to Your Cam- era on Mac, page 29.
  • Page 63 L-View for Mac 3. Auto Search List: Auto Search shows cameras located on your local network (LAN). • Double-click the camera ID to view the camera. • Drag the camera to the Camera List to save the camera. • Right-click the camera ID and select Web configure to configure the camera set- tings using a browser.

  • Page 64: Camera List (Managing Cameras)

    L-View for Mac 8. 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. 12.3 Camera List (Managing Cameras) The Camera List is used to save connection information for your cameras, so you don’t have to re-enter the ID or password each time you connect.

  • Page 65: Playing Back Video From Your Mac's Hard Drive

    L-View for Mac To record video to your Mac’s hard drive: 1. Press the recording button ( ) to start recording. The recording button will turn green during recording. 2. Press the recording button again ( ) to stop recording. 12.4.1 Playing Back Video from Your Mac’s Hard Drive You can playback video files you have saved to your Mac’s hard drive in L-View.

  • Page 66: Playing Back Recordings On The Microsd Card With L-View

    L-View for Mac 4. Use the on-screen playback controls. 4.1. Return to live video 4.2. Play 4.3. Pause 4.4. Stop 4.5. Full-screen 4.6. Select playback time 12.5 Playing Back Recordings on the microSD card with L-View You can use L-View to play back recordings on the camera’s microSD card (not included). To set up microSD recording, you must use the camera’s web configuration tool.

  • Page 67: Using Camera List To Modify Camera Settings

    L-View for Mac 3. Click the arrow beside a date to view video recorded on that date. Double-click the file you would like to play back. Note Video timestamps are shown using hhmmss format (e.g. 103045 is 10:30:45am). 4. To return to live video, close the microSD window and double-click the camera in Cam- era List.
  • Page 68 L-View for Mac To configure image quality settings: 1. Right-click on the camera in Camera List and select Video settings. Select the Qual- ity tab. 2. Under Bandwidth, select the speed of your Internet connection. If your Internet con- nection is faster than 3Mbps, select 3Mbps. 3.

  • Page 69: Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings)

    L-View for Mac 12.6.2 Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings) The Video tab allows you to configure general video settings, such as color and brightness settings. To configure general video settings: 1. Right-click the camera in Camera List and click Video settings. Then, select the Vid- eo tab.

  • Page 70: Control Tab (Configure Status Led's And Motion Detection Sensitivity)

    L-View for Mac 12.6.3 Control Tab (Configure Status LED’s and Motion Detection Sensitivity) The Control tab allows you to configure the camera status LED’s to make the camera hard- er to spot at night. It also allows you to configure the motion detection sensitivity when us- ing video motion detection.

  • Page 71: Camera Info Tab

    L-View for Mac 12.6.4 Camera Info Tab The camera info tab shows system information about the camera. To access the camera info tab: • Right-click on the camera in Camera List and select Video Settings. Then select the Camera Info tab. 12.6.5 Configuring Night Mode Settings Configure when the camera uses day or night mode.
  • Page 72 L-View for Mac 2. Select one of the following: • Auto: Camera will automatically switch between day mode or night mode, based on the amount of light in the room. • Scheduled time of night mode: Camera will switch between day mode and night mode at a scheduled time each day.

  • Page 73: Iphone® App

    Your Camera on iPhone®, page 9. 13.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for iPhone® You can use Lorex Ping in portrait or landscape mode. Tilt the phone to switch between portrait or landscape. 1. Disconnect button (only shown in portrait mode) 2.

  • Page 74: Using 2-Way-Audio (Intercom)

    iPhone® App 13.1.1 Using 2-Way-Audio (Intercom) 1. While viewing, touch to activate 2-way-audio (intercom) using the phone microphone. • A volume slider appears that allows you to adjust the speaker volume. • Touch again to turn off 2-way audio. 1.1. Turn off 2–way-audio 1.2.

  • Page 75: Using Playback

    iPhone® App 13.2.1 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. Disconnect on- ly appears when holding the phone in portrait mode. 2.

  • Page 76: Using Camera List To Edit Camera Settings

    iPhone® App 4. The camera scans for recorded video files and shows a list of days with recorded vid- eo. Tap a day to view recordings created on that day. 5. Tap a recording to play it. 6. Tap Disconnect to return to the recordings list. 13.4 Using Camera List to Edit Camera Settings You can use the Camera List to adjust the connections settings or other settings for your camera.

  • Page 77: 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 78: Editing Motion/Sound Notification Settings (Push Notifications)

    iPhone® App 3. Tap Done. 13.4.3 Editing Motion/Sound Notification Settings (Push Notifications) Push Notifications can be set up to create a notification straight to your iPhone® when mo- tion or sound is detected by the camera. Push Alarm Notifications go directly to the notifi- cations area on your device.

  • Page 79: Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings

    iPhone® App To configure temperature push notifications: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera. 2. Tap Alarm notification. 3. Under Temperature, select ON to enable temperature notifications. 4. Under Temperature unit, select F° or C°. 5. Under Higher bound, select the high temperature value. You will receive a notification if the temperature near the camera goes above this value.

  • Page 80: Editing Camera Video Settings

    iPhone® App 2. Tap Stream Settings. 3. Under Bandwidth, select the bandwidth for your mobile connection. If you are mainly connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher. 4. Under Auto, select ON to have the camera automatically select the resolution and frame rate based on available bandwidth.
  • Page 81 iPhone® App 3. Tap Video. 4. Configure the following: 4.1. Video color: Select Colored to view the camera in color or select Black & white. Tap Video to return to Video settings. 4.2. Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest).

  • Page 82: Configuring Led Control And Motion Detection Sensitivity

    iPhone® App 13.4.7 Configuring LED Control and Motion Detection Sensitivity Configure the behavior of the camera status LED's. This is useful if you want the camera to be harder to spot at night. You can also configure the sensitivity for video motion detection.
  • Page 83 iPhone® App 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Night Mode Control. 3. Select one of the following: • Auto: Camera will automatically switch between day mode or night mode, based on the amount of light in the room. • Schedule: Camera will switch between day mode and night mode at a scheduled times each day.

  • Page 84: Editing Camera Wired Network Settings

    iPhone® App 4. Tap Update to save your changes. 13.4.9 Editing Camera Wired Network Settings Configure the camera IP address when connected using Ethernet. Select DHCP or Fixed To edit camera wired network settings: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2.

  • Page 85: Enabling Email Notifications

    iPhone® App 5. Tap a WiFi network and enter the password to connect. • To connect to a hidden WiFi network, tap Other. Enter the SSID and select the se- curity type and tap Add. Tap the network name from the list and enter the password. 6.

  • Page 86: Enabling Speaker Alarms

    iPhone® App 4. Under Email trigger, select ON to enable email notifications or OFF to disable. Then under Send Email, select ON to enable email notifications. 5. Under Motion sensitivity, select the motion detection sensitivity between 1 (High) and 10 (Low). If Motion Detection Sensitivity is set to 1, motion detection will be trig- gered if a moving object is larger than 1% of the video area.

  • Page 87: Configuring Microsd Recording

    iPhone® App To configure speaker alarms: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Camera Settings. 3. Tap Schedule then Speaker Alarm. 4. Under Speaker Alarm Trigger, check the triggers that will cause speaker alarms: •...

  • Page 88: Configuring The Camera Recording And Alarm Schedule

    iPhone® App 4. Tap Schedule then SD-Card. 5. Under Record, select ON to enable microSD recording or OFF to disable. 6. Check one of the following recording options: • Always Recording: Camera will record continuously at all times. • Schedule Recording: Camera will record according to settings set in the recording schedule.
  • Page 89 iPhone® App 5. Tap Add Schedule. 6. Under Email Alarm, check Motion trigger to send an email alarm based on video motion, select PIR trigger to use the PIR motion sensor, or select both Motion trigger and PIR trigger. 7. Under Speaker Alarm, check Motion trigger to create a speaker alarm based on vid- eo motion, check PIR trigger to use the PIR motion sensor, or select both Motion trig- ger and PIR trigger.
  • Page 90 iPhone® App 9. Under Time period, select one of the following: • Every week: Create a weekly recording schedule. Tap and check the days you would like the schedule to apply to. Tap Start and End and use the sliders to config- ure the start and end time for the schedule.

  • Page 91: Configuring The Camera Date And Time

    iPhone® App 13.4.15 Configuring the Camera Date and Time Configure the camera date and time. The camera syncs with an Internet NTP time server to automatically provide the correct time, once you have configured your time zone and daylight savings time settings. To set the camera date and time: 1.

  • Page 92: Using Local Search To Add Cameras

    To add cameras using local search: 1. Tap the Local Search button ( 2. Lorex Ping automatically scans for cameras on your local network. Tap Search to re- scan. 3. Tap a camera from the list. The Add camera screen comes on with the camera ID al- ready entered.

  • Page 93: Ipad® App

    App The app for iPad® is called Lorex Ping HD. For instructions on connecting to your camera using iPad®, see 7 Connecting to Your Camera on iPad®, page 14. 14.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping HD 1. Disconnect from / connect to camera 2.

  • Page 94: Taking Snapshots

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

  • Page 95: Playing Back Video Recorded To Microsd On Ipad

    iPad® App 14.3 Playing Back Video Recorded to microSD on iPad® You can playback video recorded on the camera microSD card (not included) on your iPad®. For details on setting up microSD recording, see 14.4.13 Configuring microSD Re- cording, page 99. To play back video recorded on the camera microSD card: 1.

  • Page 96: Editing Camera Connection Settings

    iPad® 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. 14.4.1 Editing Camera Connection Settings You can edit your camera connection information.

  • Page 97: 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 98: Editing Motion/ Sound Notification Settings (Push Notifications)

    iPad® App 14.4.3 Editing Motion/ Sound Notification Settings (Push Notifications) Push Alarm Notifications can be set up to create a notification straight to your iPad® when motion or sound is detected by the camera. Push Alarm Notifications go directly to the no- tifications area on your device.

  • Page 99: Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings

    iPad® App To configure temperature push notifications: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera. 2. Tap Alarm notification. 3. Under Temperature, select ON to enable temperature notifications. 4. Under Temperature unit, select F° or C°. 5. Under Higher bound, select the high temperature value. You will receive a notification if the temperature near the camera goes above this value.

  • Page 100: Editing Camera Video Settings

    iPad® App 2. Tap Stream Settings. 3. Under Bandwidth, select the bandwidth for your mobile connection. If you are mainly connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher. 4. Under Auto, select ON to have the camera automatically select the resolution and frame rate based on available bandwidth.
  • Page 101 iPad® App 3. Tap Video. 4. Configure the following: 4.1. Video color: Select Colored to view the camera in color or select Black & white. Tap Done to return to Video settings. 4.2. Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest).

  • Page 102: Configuring Led Control And Motion Detection Sensitivity

    iPad® App 14.4.7 Configuring LED Control and Motion Detection Sensitivity Configure the behavior of the camera status LED's. This is useful if you want the camera to be harder to spot at night. You can also configure the sensitivity for video motion detection.

  • Page 103: Configuring Night Mode Settings

    iPad® App 14.4.8 Configuring Night Mode Settings Configure when the camera uses day or night mode. When day mode is on, the camera sees in color. When night mode is on, the camera sees in black and white, and the Infrared LED turns on to enable night vision.

  • Page 104: Editing Camera Wifi Network Settings

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

  • Page 105: Enabling Email Notifications

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

  • Page 106: Enabling Speaker Alarms

    iPad® App 5. Under Motion sensitivity, select the motion detection sensitivity between 1 (High) and 10 (Low). If Motion Detection Sensitivity is set to 1, motion detection will be trig- gered if a moving object is larger than 1% of the video area. If it is set to 10, a moving object must be larger than 10% of the video area to trigger motion detection.

  • Page 107: Configuring Microsd Recording

    iPad® App 3. Tap Schedule then 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. This means that there may be false alarms caused by changes in lighting, trees moving in the wind, etc.

  • Page 108: Configuring The Camera Recording And Alarm Schedule

    iPad® App 4. Tap Schedule then SD-Card. 5. Under Recording, select ON to enable microSD recording or OFF to disable. 6. Check one of the following recording options: • Always Recording: Camera will record continuously at all times. • Schedule Recording: Camera will record according to settings set in the recording schedule.
  • Page 109 iPad® App 5. Tap Add Schedule. 6. Under Email Alarm, check Motion trigger to send an email alarm based on video motion, check PIR trigger to use the PIR motion sensor, or select both. 7. Under Speaker Alarm, check Motion trigger to activate the siren based on video mo- tion, check PIR trigger to use the PIR motion sensor, or select both.

  • Page 110: Configuring The Camera Date And Time

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

  • Page 111: Rebooting The Camera

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

  • Page 112: Using Local Search To Add Cameras

    To add cameras using local search: 1. Tap the Local Search button ( 2. Lorex Ping automatically scans for cameras on your local network. Tap Search to re- scan. 3. Tap a camera from the list. The Add camera screen comes on with the camera ID al- ready entered.

  • Page 113: Android™ App

    Android™, see 8 Connecting to Your Camera on Android™, page 19. 15.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for Android™ You can use Lorex Ping in portrait or landscape mode. Tilt the phone to switch between portrait or landscape. 1. Disconnect button (only shown in portrait mode) 2.

  • Page 114: Recording Video To Android

    15.2 Playing Back Video Recorded to your Android™ Device After using the record button to manually record video to your Android™ device, you can use Lorex Ping to play it back. To playback video recorded to your Android™ device: 1. From the Camera List, tap Play Back ( 2.

  • Page 115: Playing Back Video Recorded On Microsd On Android

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

  • Page 116: Using Camera List To Edit Camera Settings

    Android™ App 3. The camera scans for available video files. Files are shown in a list according to the date they were recorded. 4. Tap a day to view recordings for that day. Tap a recording to view it. 5. Tap Disconnect to return to the recording list. 15.4 Using Camera List to Edit Camera Settings You can use the Camera List to adjust the connection or other settings for your camera.

  • Page 117: Editing Camera Connection Settings

    Android™ App Note For certain menus, you will need to enter the camera admin user name and password before you may change settings. By default, the admin user name is admin and the password is left blank. 15.4.1 Editing Camera Connection Settings You can edit your camera connection information.

  • Page 118: Deleting Cameras From Camera List

    Android™ App 15.4.2 Deleting Cameras from Camera List 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to delete. 2. Tap Delete. 15.4.3 Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings Configure the camera image quality settings for streaming to mobile devices (i.e. smart phones and tablets).

  • Page 119: Configuring Led Control And Motion Detection Sensitivity

    Android™ App 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Video. 3. Configure the following: 3.1. Video color: Select Color to view the camera in color or select Black & white. 3.2. Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest).

  • Page 120: Configuring Night Mode Settings

    Android™ App To configure LED’s and motion detection sensitivity: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Control. 3. Under Status LED, select one of the following: • Normal: LED’s will function as normal. For details on LED functions, see 3 Camera Overview, page 3 or .

  • Page 121: Enabling Motion/Sound Push Alarm Notifications

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

  • Page 122: Configuring Temperature Push Notifications And Temperature Units (Fahrenheit Or Celsius)

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

  • Page 123: Editing Camera Wifi Network Settings

    Android™ App To edit camera wired network settings: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2. Tap Camera Settings. 3. Tap Network then Wired Network. 4. Select DHCP (recommended) to allow the camera to automatically obtain an IP ad- dress from the router or Static to use fixed IP address settings.

  • Page 124: Enabling Email Notifications

    Android™ App 15.4.11 Enabling Email Notifications Configure email alarms. The camera can be set up to send email alerts when motion is de- tected. Email alarms include a .jpg attachment. To enable email notifications: 1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit. 2.

  • Page 125: Enabling Speaker Alarms

    Android™ App 8. Tap Update to save your changes. Note If you want to use a custom SMTP server to send Email messages, click SMTP Settings, enter your SMTP server information, and tap OK. 15.4.12 Enabling Speaker Alarms Configure the siren. The siren can be set up to go off when the camera detects motion. This is helpful if you want to scare off intruders.

  • Page 126: Configuring The Recording And Alarm Schedule

    Android™ App To configure microSD card recording: 1. Make sure a microSD card (not included) is inserted into the camera. It is recom- mended to format the microSD card before using it with the camera. 2. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit.
  • Page 127 Android™ App 5. Tap Add Schedule. 6. Under Email Alarm, check Motion trigger to send an email alarm based on video motion, select PIR trigger to use the PIR motion sensor, or select both. 7. Under Speaker Alarm, check Motion trigger to create an speaker alarm based on video motion, check PIR trigger to use the PIR motion sensor, or select both.

  • Page 128: Configuring The Camera Date And Time

    Android™ App To delete a Schedule: 1. From the Scheduling menu, press the Android™ menu button and tap Delete. 2. Select the schedule you want to delete and tap Delete. 3. Tap Update to save your changes. 15.4.15 Configuring the Camera Date and Time Configure the camera date and time.

  • Page 129: Rebooting The Camera

    To add cameras using local search: 1. Tap the Local Search button ( 2. Lorex Ping automatically scans for cameras on your local network. Tap Search to re- scan. 3. Tap a camera from the list. The Add camera screen comes on with the camera ID al- ready entered.

  • Page 130: Configuring Camera Settings Using A Browser

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser Web Configure lets you modify camera settings using a web browser. To access Web Configure: 1. Open L-View, right-click on the camera ID under Auto Search, and click Web configure. Note Your computer must be on the same network as the camera to use Web Configure. You may change camera settings over the Internet using the iPhone®, iPad®, or Android™...

  • Page 131: Network

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 2. Network: Configure wired/wireless network settings. Connect to a wireless network. 3. Video: Configure camera video and streaming settings. 4. Schedule: Configure recording settings and schedules. Configure email and audio alarms. 5. Admin: Configure the camera date and time, passwords, and LED’s. Restart the cam- era.

  • Page 132: Wifi Security (Configuring Wifi Settings)

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 16.2.2 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 9.2 PC WiFi Setup, page 26 or 10.2 Mac WiFi Setup, page 32.
  • Page 133 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure camera video quality settings: TIP: Change only one camera image quality setting at a time before clicking Save & Apply so you can judge the effects. 1. Configure the following, as needed: •...

  • Page 134: Mobile Video

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

  • Page 135: Schedule

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure Day/Night mode: 1. Select one of the following: • Automatic day and night mode switch: Camera will automatically switch between day mode or night mode, based on the amount of light in the room. •...
  • Page 136 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure Email Alarms: 1. Under Email/FTP Trigger, select one of the following alarm triggers: • Motion: Use Video motion detection to trigger email alarms. Video motion detection looks for movement in the image to determine if there is motion. This means that there may be false alarms caused by changes in lighting, trees moving in the wind, etc.

  • Page 137: Speaker Alarm (Configuring Audio Alarms)

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 5. Click Save & Apply to save email alarm settings. Note If you want to use a custom SMTP server to send Email messages, click Advanced, enter your SMTP server information, and click Save & Apply. 16.4.2 Speaker Alarm (Configuring Audio Alarms) A siren can be set up to go off when the camera detects motion.

  • Page 138: Scheduling (Configuring Recording And Alarm Schedules)

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

  • Page 139: Thermometer

    Note Temperature push notifications are only available on smartphones or tablets. You must enable tempera- ture push notifications through the Alarm Notification menu in the Lorex Ping app to receive them on your device. #LX400003; r. 2.0/14027/14265; en-US...

  • Page 140: Admin

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure thermometer settings: 1. Under Temperature Scale, select Celsius or Fahrenheit. 2. Under Temperature Range: High, select the high temperature value that will trigger push notifications on phones and tablets. 3. Under Temperature Range: Low, select the low temperature value that will trigger push notifications on phones and tablets.

  • Page 141: Led Control

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

  • Page 142: Date/Time

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser To configure the LED’s: 1. Select one of the following: • Normal LED display: LED’s will function as normal. For details on LED functions, see 3 Camera Overview, page 3 or . • Turn off LED display always: LED’s are turned off at all times. •...

  • Page 143: Upgrade

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser WARNING It is highly recommended to set the date and time when first setting up your system. Inaccurate time stamps may render your footage unusable for court evidence To set the camera date and time: 1.
  • Page 144 Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 2. In L-View, right-click on the camera in 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. 4.

  • Page 145: Reboot

    Configuring Camera Settings Using a Browser 16.6.5 Reboot Restart the camera from your Internet browser. This is useful if you need to restart the camera to apply settings changes or if the camera encounters an error. To restart the camera: 1.

  • Page 146: Technical Specifications

    Video management L-View software for viewing and recording up to 16 cameras (PC / Mac) software: Lorex Ping app for viewing cameras on mobile (iOS / Android™) Security: Web management username / password protection Video display ID / password protection...
  • Page 147 0–50°C conditions: Humditiy 20–80% RH (non-condensing) As our product is subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Corporation & subsidiaries re- serve the right to modify product design, specifications & prices without notice and without incurring any obligation. #LX400003; r. 2.0/14027/14265; en-US...

  • Page 148: Cleaning And Disposal

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

  • Page 149: Notices

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

  • Page 150: Troubleshooting

    • If using a smartphone or tablet, connect your device to your WiFi network and press the WiFi setup button in Lorex Ping. Follow the on-screen instructions to setup WiFi. • If using a PC or Mac, connect the camera to the router using Ethernet and manually set- up the camera to use WiFi.
  • Page 152 Legal disclaimer As our product is subject to continuous improvement, Lorex Corporation & subsidiaries reserve the right to modify product design, specifications & prices without notice and without incurring any obligation.E&OE.

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