Lorex LNC104 User Manual

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WIRELESS NETWORK CAMERA
USER’S GUIDE ENGLISH VERSION 1.0
LNC104
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BEFORE YOU START
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THIS PRODUCT MAY REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
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Please read the Quick Start Guide and User Manual before you
install this product.
Consumer Guides and Video Tutorials are available on our web
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professional installer.
Please note that once the components of this product have been
unsealed, you cannot return this product directly to the store
without the original packaging.
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AVANT DE
ANTES DE
COMMENCER
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Customer Service (for warranty matters): 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX) Tech Support (for technical/installation issues): 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)
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CON NOSOTROS
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En Ligne:
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Por Teléfono:
Norte América:
Atención al cliente (en materia de garantía): 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX) Soporte técnico (para asuntos técnicos/la instalación): 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)
Mexico: 001-800-514-6739
Internacional: +800-425-6739-0 (Ejemplo: Desde el Reino Unido, marque el 00 en lugar del +)
Par Téléphone:
L’Amérique du Nord:
Service à la clientèle (pour les questions de garantie): 1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX) Support technique (pour les questions techniques et ’installation): 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)
Mexico: 001-800-514-6739
International: +800-425-6739-0 (Exemple: À partir du Royaume-Uni, composez 00 au lieu de +)
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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 Camer
• 1 x Ethernet cable
• 1 x Mounting kit
• 1 x Quick Start Guide
• 1 x Software/documentation CD
a power adapter and USB power cable
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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.
• Do not use the camera near a heat source, such as a radiator.
• Do not point the camera directly towards the sun or a source of intense light.
• Do not disassemble the camera.
• Periodic cleaning may be required. Use a damp cloth only. Do not use harsh cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
• Do not cover the camera with a towel or blanket.
• Keep all power and network cables out of reach of children.
• Use only the included power adapter or USB power adapters rated for 1A or higher.
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Features
• iOS, Android, PC and Mac compatible
• Wi-Fi & wired internet connectivity
• Easy connection to Wi-Fi networks with WPS
• Night vision up to 30ft with single high-power IR LED
• microSD recording & playback supported
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• Dual motion detection: PIR & video
• Sound activated alerts
• Push notification of events & email alerts with snap shot attachment
• Bandwidth-efficient VGA (640x480) resolution
• H.264 video compression
• Supports up to 20 simultaneous users
• Two-way audio supported
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• 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.
1. Up to 4 simultaneous camera views available on PC, Mac and tablets. Selectable single camera viewing on smartphones.
2. Connection speed may vary depending internet bandwidth.
3. Compatible with WPS enabled routers (not included).
4. Infrared illumination range under ideal conditions. Actual range and clarity may vary depending on scene/object reflection and camera application.
5. microSD Card not included (supports up to 32GB).
6. External speaker required, not included.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Camera Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2.2 Connecting to your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.2.1 Connecting to Your Camera using a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.2.2 Connecting to your Camera on iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.2.3 Connecting to your Camera on iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.2.4 Connecting to your Camera on Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.3 WiFi Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2.3.1 PC WiFi Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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2.3.2 iPhone WiFi Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.3.3 iPad WiFi Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
2.3.4 Android WiFi Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
3. L-View 104 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
3.2 L-View Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
3.2.1 Display Sub-Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.2.2 All Camera Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.3 Camera List (Managing Cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
3.3.1 Adding Cameras to Camera List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
3.3.2 Saving Camera Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
3.3.3 Deleting Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
3.3.4 Configuring Mobile Streaming Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
3.3.5 Configuring Night Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
3.4 Playing Back Recordings on the microSD card with L-View . .36
3.5 Configuring Camera Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
3.5.1 Quality Tab (Configuring Resolution, Frame Rate, and Bandwidth) . .38
3.5.2 Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
3.5.3 Control Tab (Configure Status LEDs and Motion Detection Sensitivity) 41
3.5.4 Camera Info Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.6 Configuring L-View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.6.1 Directories (Opening or Changing the Snapshot Folder) . . . . . . . . . . .43
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3.6.2 Startup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.6.3 Fixed IP Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.6.4 Login (Enabling Password to Access L-View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.6.5 Image Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
3.6.6 Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4. iPhone App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.1.1 Using 2-Way-Audio (Intercom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.1.2 Taking Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.1.3 Recording Video to iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.2 Playing Back Video Recorded on iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.2.1 Using Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.3 Playing Back Video Recorded on microSD on iPhone . . . . . . . 50
4.4 Using Camera List to Edit Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
4.4.1 Editing Camera Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.4.2 Deleting Cameras from Camera List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.4.3 Editing Alarm Notification Settings (Push Notifications) . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.4.4 Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4.4.5 Editing Camera Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
4.4.6 Configuring LED Control and Motion Detection Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . 57
4.4.7 Configuring Night Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4.4.8 Editing Camera Wired Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4.4.9 Editing Camera WiFi Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.4.10 Enabling Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.4.11 Enabling Speaker Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.4.12 Configuring microSD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4.4.13 Configuring the Camera Recording and Alarm Schedule . . . . . . . . . 66
4.4.14 Configuring the Camera Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
4.4.15 Rebooting the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
4.5 Using Local Search to Add Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5. iPad App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.1.1 Using 2-Way Audio (Intercom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.1.2 Taking Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.1.3 Recording Video to Ipad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.2 Playing Back Video Recorded to iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.3 Playing Back Video Recorded to microSD on iPad . . . . . . . . . . 73
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5.4 Using Camera List to Edit Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5.4.1 Editing Camera Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.4.2 Deleting Cameras from Camera List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
5.4.3 Editing Alarm Notifications Settings (Push Notifications) . . . . . . . . . . 76
5.4.4 Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
5.4.5 Editing Camera Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
5.4.6 Configuring LED Control and Motion Detection Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . 80
5.4.7 Configuring Night Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
5.4.8 Editing Camera Wired Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
5.4.9 Editing Camera WiFi Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
5.4.10 Enabling Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
5.4.11 Enabling Speaker Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
5.4.12 Configuring MicroSD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
5.4.13 Configuring the Camera Recording and Alarm Schedule . . . . . . . . . 88
5.4.14 Configuring the Camera Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
5.4.15 Rebooting the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
5.5 Using Local Search to Add Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
6. Android App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
6.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
6.1.1 Using 2-way Audio (Intercom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
6.1.2 Saving Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
6.2 Playing Back Video Recorded on microSD on Android . . . . . . 94
6.3 Using Camera List to Edit Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
6.3.1 Editing Camera Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
6.3.2 Deleting Cameras from Camera List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
6.3.3 Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
6.3.4 Editing Camera Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
6.3.5 Configuring LED Control and Motion Detection Sensitivity . . . . . . . . 100
6.3.6 Configuring Night Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
6.3.7 Enabling Push Alarm Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
6.3.8 Editing Camera Wired Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
6.3.9 Editing Camera WiFi Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
6.3.10 Enabling Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
6.3.11 Enabling Speaker Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
6.3.12 Enabling microSD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
6.3.13 Configuring the Recording and Alarm Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
6.3.14 Configuring the Camera Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
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6.3.15 Rebooting the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
6.4 Using Local Search to Add Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
7. Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 114
7.1 Web Configure Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
7.2 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
7.2.1 Wired Network (DHCP or Fixed IP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
7.2.2 WiFi Security (Configuring WifI settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
7.3 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
7.3.1 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
7.3.2 Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
7.3.3 Mobile Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
7.3.4 Night Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
7.4 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
7.4.1 Email/FTP Alarm Settings (Configuring Email Alarms) . . . . . . . . . . 123
7.4.2 Speaker Alarm (Configuring Audio Alarms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
7.4.3 SD Card (Configuring microSD Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
7.4.4 Scheduling (Configuring Recording and Alarm Schedules) . . . . . . . 126
7.5 Admin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
7.5.1 Admin Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
7.5.2 Led Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
7.5.3 Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
7.5.4 Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
7.5.5 Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
8. Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
9. Cleaning and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
10. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
11. Wall or Ceiling Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
11.1 Installation Tips and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
11.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
12. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
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1. CAMERA OVERVIEW
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1. Camera Lens: The camera has separate lenses for day/night use.
2. Micr
3. WPS Butt
4. Indicator Lights:
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6. In
7. DC/IN: Connect the included pow
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on: Used to connect the camera to a wireless router (not included) with a
WPS button.
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/ Network: Glows when connected to an ethernet or WiFi network. Flashes when sending or receiving data.
/ Status: Glows when camera is connected to the Internet. Flashes when there is a connection problem.
IR Motion Sensor: Allows the camera to detect motion by tracking body heat.
frared LED: Allows the camera to see in the dark.
ows when a microSD card (not included) is inserted. Flashes during recording.
er adapter.
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8. NET: Connect an Ethernet cable and connect the other end to your router (not included).
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oSD 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 t
o an external speaker (not included) using a 3.5mm headphone
jack to enable 2-way audio and alarms.
11.Mounting Stand: F
or mounting instructions, see “Wall or Ceiling Mounting” on
page 137.
12.Reset But
ton: While the camera is powered on, press with a pin or small object for at least 4 seconds to reset the camera to factory defaults. This is useful if you have forgotten the password for the camera.
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Power Adapter
Power Adapter Cable
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2. GETTING STARTED
2.1 BASIC SETUP
1. Connect the power adapter cable to the power adapter using the USB connector.
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2. Connect the power adapter to a surge protector or power outlet. Connect the power adapt
er cable to the DC/IN port on the camera. The camera LEDs will begin flashing.
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Router
Ethernet Cable
3B
Press and hold the WPS button on the router
Then, press the WPS button on the camera
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.
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B: If your router supports WPS, press and hold the WP
S button on your router until the
WPS light turns on. Then, press the WPS button on the camera within 1 minute. The camera will automatically connect to your WiFi network and the blue Network LED on the camera will turn on.
NOTE: Not all routers support WPS, and the location of the WPS button on your router depends on your router model. Check your router’s instruction manual for details, or see “WiFi Setup” on page 18 for instructions on manually setting your camera up for WiFi.
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Run Lorex.exe
2.2 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA
Once your camera is connected to your wired or wireless network, you can connect to your camera using your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet.
NOTE: For M
ac software and instructions, please visit www.lorextechnology.com.
2.2.1 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA USING A PC
To connect to your cameras using a PC, you must install the L-View software provided on the CD or as a free download at www.lorextechnology.com. The steps to connect to cameras depends on if you are connecting to a camera on a local network (i.e. your computer is connected to the same router as the camera) or over the Internet.
NOTE: For PC sy
To install L-View:
1. Insert the CD into your computer. The Autorun screen will appear. Click Run
rex.exe.
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stem requirements, see “System Requirements” on page 26.
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2. Click So instructions to install the software.
To connect to your camera on a local network:
1. Double-click the L-View icon to run L-View. L-View opens and scans the local network for connected cameras. Connected cameras are shown under Auto Search.
ftware, then L-View for PC to begin the installation. Follow the on-screen
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Or, double-click camera under Auto Search
Click and drag camera to a display screen
Click OK
2. Double-click the camera under Auto Search or click and drag the camera to a desired screen on the display grid to connect to the camera.
3. Enter the camera password. If this is the fir
st time connecting to the camera, the
password is lorex. Click OK.
4. If you have connected to this camera before, L-View c
onnects 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.
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Enter a new password
Confirm new password
Click OK
Click +
5. Under New Password, enter a password that will be used for the camera. Under Confirm Password, enter the password again. Click OK.
6. Double-click the camera again under Auto Search to connect. Enter the new
ssword for the camera then click OK to connect. L-View connects to the camera. If
pa you would like to save the camera password in L-View, see “Saving Camera Passwords” on page 32.
Connecting to a Camera Over the Internet
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1. Double-click the L-View icon to run L-View.
2. Click + ne
xt to Camera List.
3. Under Name, ent
4. Under CamID, ent
er a camera name of your choice.
er the Cam ID number printed on the camera.
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Enter a camera name Enter the camera ID Enter the camera Password
(default: lorex)
Click OK
Enter a new password
Confirm new password
Click OK
5. Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, the password is lorex. Click OK.
6. Double-click the camera or drag the camera to a display screen to connect to the
mera.
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7. If you have connected to this camera before, L-View c
onnects 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.
8. Under Ne
w Password, enter a password that will be used for the camera. Under
Confirm Password, enter the password again. Click OK.
9. Double-click the camera again under Camera List to connect. For detailed ins
tructions on using L-View, see “L-View 104 Software” on page 26.
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2.2.2 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON IPHONE
Tap +
Enter a name for your camera of your choice
The app for iPhone is called Lorex Ping iPhone.
To connect to your camera using an iPhone:
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1. Download Lor
NOTE: Lorex Ping is a free application, but it requires a valid iTunes account to download. Lorex Ping requires iOS v4.0 and higher.
2. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) from the home screen to open Lor opens to the Camera List.
3. Tap + t
o add a camera.
ex Ping iPhone from the App Store.
ex Ping. Lorex Ping
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4. Under Name, ent
er a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice.
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Press to scan the QR code printed on the back of the camera, OR manually enter the CamID printed on the camera
Line up the QR code to the middle using the phone camera
Enter the camera password. The default password is lorex.
5. Under ID, press the QR code button ( ) and line up the QR code printed on the back of the camera using the camera on the phone. The CamID will automatically be
ent
ered.
OR: Manuall
6. Under Pa
y enter the CamID printed on the camera.
ssword, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to
the camera, enter lorex. Press Done.
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Tap the name of the camera to connect
Tap OK
Enter a new password, confirm your password, and then tap OK
7. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping connects to the camera.
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8. If this is the first time connecting to the c own password. Tap OK.
9. Under New password, enter a new password f under Confirm password. Tap OK.
10.Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera. For
ails on using the iPhone app, see “iPhone App” on page 48.
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amera, you will be prompted to create your
or the camera and repeat the password
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Tap +
2.2.3 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON IPAD
The app for iPad is called Lorex Ping iPad.
To connect to your camera using iPad:
1. Download the Lor
ex 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.
2. Tap the Lorex Ping icon ( ) from the home screen to open Lor
ex Ping. Lorex Ping
opens to the Camera List.
3. Tap + t
o add a camera.
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Enter a name for your camera of your choice
Press to scan the QR code printed on the back of the camera, OR manually enter the CamID printed on the camera
Line up the QR code to the middle using the iPad camera
4. Under Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice.
5. Under ID, pr
ess the QR code button ( ) and line up the QR code printed on the
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back of the camera using the camera on the iP entered.
ad. The CamID will automatically be
OR: Manuall
y enter the CamID printed on the camera. NOTE: QR code setup is not compatible with 1st generation iPads. If you have a 1st generation iPad, manually enter the CamID printed on the camera into ID.
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Enter the camera password. The default password is lorex.
Tap the name of the camera to connect
Tap OK
6. Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to
the camera, enter lorex. Press Done.
7. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera Lis
connects to the camera.
8. If this is the first time connecting to the c
amera, you will be prompted to create your
own password. Tap OK.
t to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping
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Enter a new password, confirm your password, and then tap Done then Cancel
Tap +
9. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the
password under Confirm password. Tap Done..
10.Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera. For
ails on using the iPad app, see “iPad App” on page 71.
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2.2.4 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON ANDROID
The app for Android is called Lorex Ping.
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To connect to your camera using Android:
1. Download the Lor 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 + t
o add a camera.
ex Ping app from the Google Play store.
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Enter a name for your camera of your choice
Press to scan the QR code printed on the back of the camera, OR manually enter the CamID printed on the camera
Line up the QR code to the middle using the camera on the phone or tablet
4. Under Camera Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your
choice.
5. Under ID, pr
ess the QR code button ( ) and line up the QR code printed on the
back of the camera using the camera on the Andr automatically be entered.
oid phone or tablet. The CamID will
OR: M
anually enter the CamID printed on the camera.
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Enter the camera password. The default password is lorex.
Tap the name of the camera to connect
Tap OK
Enter a new password, confirm your password, and then tap OK
6. Under Password, enter the camera password. If this is the first time connecting to
the camera, enter lorex. Press OK.
7. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera Lis
connects to the camera.
8. If this is the first time connecting to the c
amera, you will be prompted to create your
own password. Tap OK.
9. Under Ne
w password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the
password under Confirm password. Tap OK.
t to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping
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10.Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera. For
ails on using the Android app, see “Android App” on page 93.
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Right-click the camera under Auto Search and click Web Configure
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.
1. Install L-View on a PC in your local network (must be connected to the same router
as the c Camera using a PC” on page 5.
amera) and connect to the camera. For details, see “Connecting to Your
2. Right-click on the camera ID in the Auto Search area and click W
3. Enter the camera admin user name and password. By default, the admin user name
is admi
interface opens in your default web browser. NOTE: Your camera admin user name and password differs from the password used to connect to your camera to view video.
4. Click on Netw
n and the admin password field is left blank. Click Log in. The Web Configure
ork and then WiFi Security.
eb Configure.
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5. Click WiFi Scan and select your WiFi network from the list.
WiFi Scan
Click your WiFi network from the list
Save & Apply
Enter WiFi Password
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6. Under WP
A-PSK Key or WEP Key, enter the WiFi password. Click Save and Apply.
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WiFi test
7. Click WiFi Security again and click WiFi Test (this may take up to 60 seconds).
8. When successful, St
atus 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.
9. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera wait 60 seconds and then reconnect to our camera in L-View.
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2.3.2 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. Y
your 3G/mobile network.
2. Tap to open the edit camera screen.
our iPhone must be connected to your WiFi, not
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Network
WiFi Network
Slide Wi-Fi to ON
Tap your WiFi network
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.
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4. Tap Netw
5. Slide Wi-Fi to ON. The c
6. Tap the name of your WiFi network, enter the password, and tap OK.
7. Wait for the update to complete.
ork then WiFi Network.
amera scans for available networks in range.
8. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera. It will c
When it is connected, the blue Network LED will be on or flashing.
9. Press Camer
a Settings, ID/Password, and then Back to exit the edit camera screen.
onnect to the wireless network.
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Camera Settings
WiFi Network
Network
10.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.
2.3.3 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. Y
3G/mobile network.
2. Press to open the edit camera screen.
our iPad must be connected to your WiFi, not your
3. Tap Camer
a Settings. Enter the camera’s admin username and password. By
default, the admin username is admin and the password is left blank. Tap OK.
4. Tap Netw
ork then WiFi Network.
5. Slide Wi
-Fi to ON. The camera will scan for available networks.
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Slide Wi-Fi to ON
Tap your WiFi network
6. Tap the name of your WiFi network, enter the password, and tap OK. Wait for the
update to complete.
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7. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera. It will c
When it is connected, the blue Network LED will be on or flashing.
8. Press next to the camera name to exit the edit camera screen.
9. Tap the camera in the Camera List to connect. If you cannot connect, check to make
e you have entered the correct wireless password and that the camera is in signal
sur range of your wireless router.
onnect to the wireless network.
2.3.4 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. Y
WiFi, not your 3G/mobile network.
2. Tap to open the edit camera screen.
our phone or tablet must be connected to your
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Check WiFi
Tap the name of your WiFi network
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 Netw
5. Check the WiFi checkbo
ork then WiFi Network.
x. The camera will scan for available networks.
6. Tap the name of your WiFi network, enter the password, then tap OK. W
update to complete.
ait for the
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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 Camer
9. Tap the camera in the Camera List to connect. If you cannot connect, check to make
e you have entered the correct wireless password and that the camera is in signal
sur range of your wireless router.
a Settings then Camera List to exit the edit camera screen.
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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” on page 5.
3.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Description Minimum System Requirements
CPU 2.0 GHz (dual-core recommended)
Memory 2GB
Operating System Windows: Windows XP SP 2 and higher
Windows 7 Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate Mac: OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard (Intel Processors only)
Hard Drive Minimum 5~10 GB free for recordings and snapshots
NOTE: For Mac software and instructions, please visit www.lorextechnology.com.
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3.2 L-VIEW INTERFACE
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1. Display: Shows live or recorded video from your camera(s).
• Click to select a camera and scroll up/do zoomed in, click and drag the camera image to pan the camera.
• Double-click to open the display area in full-screen. Double-click again to exit full-screen.
• Right-click to open the display sub-menu. See “Display Sub-Menu” on page 29.
2. Image/Recording Controls:
Video Settings: Click to edit the camera’s video settings. See “Configuring
wn to zoom in/out. When the camera is
Camera Video Settings” on page 37.
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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)” on page 43. Snapshots are saved in .png format.
3. Time and Date: Show the current time and date on the computer. Note that the camera time and date may differ. For instructions on setting the time and date on the camera, see “Date/Time” on page 131.
4. Min
5. Maximize/Re
imize/Restore
vert to Window
6. Exit
7. Camer
a List: Shows list of saved cameras. Available cameras are in blue. Cameras in red are not available. If a camera appears in red, check the network connection. For more details, see “Camera List (Managing Cameras)” on page 31.
NOTE: Cameras may appear in red before you have connected to them the first time.
8. Aut
o Search: Auto Search shows cameras located on your local network (LAN).
• Double-click the camera name or click and dr
ag the camera to the display area to
view the camera.
• Drag the camera to the Camera List to save the camera.
• Right-click and select Web Configure to configure the camera settings using a
browser. See “Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser” on page 114.
9. Pan/Tilt/Zoom Contr
10.Vo
lume Controls:
ols: Controls for compatible PTZ cameras (not included).
• Click to activate 2-way-audio (intercom) feature and click again to deactivate
2-way-audio. Camera speaker required (not included). 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.
• Use the top volume slider to control the volume for the camera speaker (not included)
when the 2-way-audio is activated.
• Use the bottom volume slider to control the volume of audio coming from the camera.
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11.L-View Controls:
Right-click on a camera in the display area to open the Display sub-menu
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L-Vie
on page 42.
Language Selector: Click to select the language for L-View.
12. All Camera Action: Click t
13. Split-Screen Selectors: Clic
to select 4-camera view.
14. Full Screen: Click t exit full-screen.
w Settings: Click to open settings for L-View. See “Configuring L-View”
o perform an action on all cameras.
k to select single camera view or
o open the camera display area in full-screen. Press ESC to
3.2.1 DISPLAY SUB-MENU
The Display sub-menu opens when you right-click on a camera’s display area. It contains
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additional camera controls.
The Display sub-menu contains the following controls:
Full window: Open the camera in single camera view.
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Video Properties
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.
3.2.2 ALL CAMERA ACTION
Press to open the All Camera Action menu.
The All Camera Action Menu contains the following control
Snapshot all: Take a snapshot from all connected cameras.
Play all: Connect to all cameras selected in display grid.
Pause all: Pause video for all connected cameras. Click Pause all again to resume
video.
Disconnect all: Disconnect from all connected cameras.
Clear all connection info: Remove all cameras from the display grid.
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Click and drag camera from Auto Search to Camera List
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. Cameras not connected are shown in red. If your camera is red, check the network connection.
NOTE: Cameras may appear in red before you have connected to them the first time.
3.3.1 ADDING CAMERAS TO CAMERA LIST
• If the camera is on the local network, click and drag a camera from the Auto Search
list to Camera List to add it.
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• If the camera is not on the local network (i.e. you are connecting over the Internet),
see “Connecting to a Camera Over the Internet” on page 7 to add the camera to the Camera List.
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Right-click to open the Camera List sub-menu
Enter a name for your camera
Enter the password to save it in L-View
Right-click on the camera and click Delete Camera
• Right-click on your camera to open the Camera List sub-menu. See below for
instructions.
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.
To save the camera password:
1. Right-click on the camera in Camera List and click ID/P
2. Under Name, ent
er a name for the camera that will appear in Camera List. This can
assword settings.
be anything of your choice.
3. Under Pa
ssword, enter the camera password to save the password in L-View.
4. Click OK.
3.3.3 DELETING CAMERAS
1. Right-click on the camera in Camera List and click Delete Camera
2. Click Del
ete to confirm.
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Select Bandwidth
Select Resolution and Frame Rate for mobile streaming
Enable or disable audio streaming to mobile device
3.3.4 CONFIGURING MOBILE STREAMING SETTINGS
Configure streaming settings when connecting using a smartphone or tablet to connect.
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To configure mobile streaming settings:
1. Right-click on the camera you want to configure and click Mobil
2. Under Bandwidth, sel connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher.
3. Check Sel automatically select the resolution and frame rate based on available bandwidth. If you leave this unchecked, configure the following:
• Under Resolution, sel
camera using a smart phone or tablet: 640x480 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA), or 160x120 (QQVGA).
• 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).
4. Under Micr tablets or Disable o disable audio streaming to smart phones and tablets.
5. Click Update t admin) and password (default: left blank) for the camera and click OK.
6. The camera will disconnect when the setting is changed. Doubl Camera List to reconnect.
ect resolution and frame rate automatically to have the camera
ophone, select Enable to enable audio streaming to smart phones and
o apply changes to your camera. Enter the admin username (default:
ect your available mobile bandwidth. If you are primarily
ect the resolution that will be used when connecting to the
e settings.
e-click the camera in
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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.
To configure night mode settings:
1. Right-click on the camera you want to configure and select Night mode c
ontrol.
2. Select one of the following:
Aut
omatic 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. If using this option, use the first set of drop-down menus to select (in 24-hour time) what time the camera will switch to night mode
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Start of night mode (8:00 PM)
Return to day mode (6:00 AM)
Select day or night mode
and the second set of drop-down menus to select when the camera will return to day mode.
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.
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3. Click Update to apply changes to your camera. Enter the admin username (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) for the camera and click OK.
4. The camera will disconnect when the setting is changed. Doubl Camera List to reconnect.
e-click the camera in
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Click + to view recordings from a day
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)” on page 125.
To playback recorded video on the microSD card:
1. Connect to the camera you would like to playback recordings from.
2. Click the micr password if required.
3. A list is created of all days with recordings available in the format example,
4. Click the + ne are shown from earliest to latest. Recordings are named according to the time they
oSD button ( ) on top of the camera display area. Enter the camera
yyyymmdd
20120730
xt to a day to view recordings from that day. Recordings from that day
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July 30, 2012
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(for
were recorded with the format
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(for example,
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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.
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• To return to a live view of your camera, wait f
and select Play.
OR, while the recording is still playing, right-click in the display area and select Stop
then right-click again and select Play.
or the recording to finish, then right-click
3.5 CONFIGURING CAMERA VIDEO SETTINGS
The Video Settings menu allows you to adjust the quality of the camera video.
To open the Video Settings menu:
• Click on the top of the display area for the c
NOTE: The camera will discon seconds after clicking Update and double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera.
nect after making changes to video settings. Wait about 15
amera you would like to configure.
TIP: Change only one camera image quality setting at a time before clicking Updat you can judge the effects.
e so
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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
3.5.1 QUALITY TAB (CONFIGURING RESOLUTION, FRAME RATE,
AND BANDWIDTH)
The Quality tab allows you to configure image quality settings such as the camera resolution, frame rate, and bandwidth settings.
To configure image quality settings:
1. Under Bandwidth, sel connection is faster than 1.5Mbps, select 1.5Mbps.
2. Check Sel automatically adjust the resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth. Or, uncheck it to manually configure the resolution and frame rate. If you are manually configuring the resolution and frame rate, configure the following:
Resolution: Manuall
resolution will give you a better, more detailed picture, but requires more bandwidth. QVGA allows the camera to maintain a higher frame rate when available bandwidth is low.
Frame rate: Manually select the frame rate between 30fps (highest) and 1fps (lowest).
30fps is real time video, meaning that movement in the image will appear smooth, with no choppiness.
3. Under Pr decreases:
ect the best resolution and frame rate automatically to have the camera
eference, select your quality preference when bandwidth increases or
ect the speed of your Internet connection. If your Internet
y select either VGA (640x480) or QVGA (320x240) resolution. VGA
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Select Brightness
Select Low Light Sensitivity
Enable/disable time stamps
Enable/disable built-in microphone
Select Color or Black & White
Select Sharpness
Select Lighting
Select Indoor Lighting Frequency
Flip camera image
• 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.
• Select Better Quality to have the camera maintain frame rate and increase quality
when bandwidth is sufficient.
• Select Best Quality to have the camera maintain the frame rate and increase quality
to the maximum speed of the connection.
4. Click Update to save changes. Enter the camera admin user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) and click OK. The camera will disconnect. Wait about 15 seconds and then double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera.
3.5.2 VIDEO TAB (CONFIGURE GENERAL VIDEO SETTINGS)
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The Video tab allows you to configure general video settings, such as color and brightness settings.
To configure general video settings:
1. Under Video Col
2. Under Sharpnes (lowest).
or, select Color or Black & White.
s, select the sharpness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1
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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.
• If you select Indoor Video or Indoor Video + Sunlight, sel
ect 60Hz or 50Hz to adjust
the camera for the frequency of your indoor lighting.
4. Under Video Flip, sel
ect Video Flip to flip the camera image vertically and
horizontally or select Normal for normal orientation.
5. Under Brightness, sel
ect the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1
(lowest).
6. Under Lo
w Light Sensitivity, set the camera’s sensitivity in low light environments
between Very High (highest), High, and Normal (lowest).
7. Check Enabl
e time display on video to turn on video time stamps or uncheck it to
disable video time stamps.
8. Under Micr
ophone, select Enabled to enable the built-in microphone on the camera
or select Disabled to disable the built-in microphone on the camera.
9. Click Update t
o save changes. Enter the camera admin user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) and click OK. The camera will disconnect. Wait about 15 seconds and then double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera.
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Configure status and network LEDs
Configure motion detection sensitivity from 1 (High) to 10 (Low)
3.5.3 CONTROL TAB (CONFIGURE STATUS LEDS AND MOTION DETECTION SENSITIVITY)
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The Control tab allows you to configure the camera status and network LEDs to make the camera harder to spot at night. It also allows you to configure the motion detection sensitivity when using video motion detection.
NOTE: These settings do not affect the SD LED. Removing th the SD LED, but it will also disable microSD recording.
To configure the camera status LEDs:
1. Select one of the following:
Norma
functions, see “Camera Overview” on page 1.
Always turn off: Status and network LED’s are turned off at all times.
Turn off after connected: Status and network LED’s turn on when the camera is
powered on and turn off once a network connection is made.
2. Click Update t and password (default: left blank) and click OK. The camera will disconnect. Wait about 15 seconds and then double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera.
To configure motion detection sensitivity:
l: Status and network LED’s will function as normal. For details on LED
o save changes. Enter the camera admin user name (default: admin)
e microSD card will turn off
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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. Under Motion Detection Sensitivity, sel 1 (High) and 10 (Low). If Motion Detection Sensitivity is set to 1, motion detection will be triggered if a moving object is larger than 1% of the video area. If it is set to 10, a moving object must be larger than 10% of the video area to trigger motion detection.
2. Click Update t and Password (default: left blank) and click OK. The camera will disconnect. Wait about 15 seconds and then double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera.
o save changes. Enter the camera admin User Name (default: admin)
ect the motion detection sensitivity between
3.5.4 CAMERA INFO TAB
The camera info tab shows system information about the camera.
3.6 CONFIGURING L-VIEW
To configure settings for L-View, click the settings button ( ).
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Change folder
Open folder
Snapshot folder location
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.
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To open the Snapshot folder:
• Click Open.
To change the Snapshot folder:
1. Click Change.
2. Select a new Snapshot folder and click OK t
o save changes.
3.6.2 STARTUP OPTIONS
The Startup options menu allows you to configure startup options for L-View.
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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.
Check to enable Fixed IP addresses for cameras
To configure startup options:
1. Check Automaticall
y start L-View when Windows starts to have L-View open when
your computer is turned on.
2. Check Res
tore 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.
3. Click OK t
o save changes.
3.6.3 FIXED IP ACCESS
The Fixed IP Access menu is for advanced users only. It must be used if you have
assigned your camera a fixed IP address on your router.
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To configure your camera to use a fixed IP address:
Assign IP address
Select Enable
Enter a User Name
Enter a Password
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1. Check Connect to the camer IP addresses.
2. Click OK t
3. In the camera list, right-click the camera y Assign IP Address.
4. Enter the camera’s internal IP address and click OK.
o save changes.
a with a fixed IP address to enable cameras to use fixed
ou would like to configure and select
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3.6.4 LOGIN (ENABLING 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. Select Enabl
e.
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Check to prevent video stretching or uncheck to enable image stretching
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 t
o save changes. The next time you exit L-View and re-open it, it will ask
your for a password to log in.
3.6.5 IMAGE RATIO
The Image Ratio menu allows you to configure L-View to preserve the original aspect ratio of the video, or to allow the video to stretch to fill the display area.
To configure Image Ratio:
1. Check Keep Image Ratio t
o not allow any stretching of the image (bars may appear on the sides of the image). Uncheck Keep Image Ratio to stretch the image to the entire size of the display.
2. Click OK t
o save changes.
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Check to have L-View look online for updates when it opens
Click to manually check for updates
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.
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To enable automatic upgrades:
1. Check Automaticall
2. Click OK. L-View wil update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.
• It will also check for camera updates when a new firmwar
camera firmware is available, click OK and enter the admin user name (default:
admin) and password (default: left blank). Then, wait for the upgrade to complete. Do not unplug the camera power cable or Ethernet cable during firmware updates.
The camera will reboot during the firmware upgrade process.
To manually check for an update:
1. Click Check f instructions to install the update.
or latest version now. If an update is available, follow the on-screen
y Check Software Update.
l check online for an software updates when it opens. If an
e is available. If a new
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Video information
Disconnect button (only shown in portrait mode)
Record video to phone memory; press again to stop recording
Save a snapshot of the camera on your phone
Play an audio alarm on the camera (speaker required; not included)
Activate 2-way-audio (intercom) using the phone microphone (speaker required; not included).
4. IPHONE APP
The app for iPhone is called Lorex Ping iPhone. 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.
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Turn off 2-way-audio Adjust speaker volume
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 y
• Touch again to turn off 2-way audio.
4.1.2 TAKING SNAPSHOTS
ou to adjust the speaker volume.
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1. While viewing, tap to take a snapshot from the camera. You can view snapshots
using the Camera app or save photos to your c your computer using a USB cable.
omputer by connecting your iPhone to
4.1.3 RECORDING VIDEO TO IPHONE
You can manually record video from your camera directly to your iPhone’s built in memory.
To record video to your iPhone’s memory:
1. While viewing, tap to start recording.
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Tap the camera you would like to playback video from
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.
4.2.1 USING PLAYBACK
1. From the Camera List, tap Playback ( ).
NOTE: If you are still connected to the camera, tap Disc List. Disconnect only appears when holding the phone in portrait mode.
2. Tap the name of the camera you would like to select.
3. Tap the date of the video recording you would like to playback. Then tap the desired video fil
4. Use the on-screen video controls to control playback. Tap St list.
e to start playback.
onnect to return to the Camera
op to return to the file
4.3 PLAYING BACK VIDEO RECORDED ON
MICROSD ON IPHONE
You can playback video recorded on the camera microSD card (not included) on your iPhone. For details on setting up microSD recording, see “Configuring microSD Recording” on page 64.
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Select camera for microSD playback
Tap a day to view recorded videos from that day.
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. Scroll down and tap SD c
3. Select the camera you would like to playback from.
4. The camera scans for recorded video files and shows a list of days with recorded video. T
5. Tap a recording to play it.
6. Tap Disc
ap a day to view recordings created on that day.
onnect to return to the recordings list.
ard playback.
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4.4 USING CAMERA LIST TO EDIT CAMERA
SETTINGS
You can use the Camera List to adjust the connections settings or other settings for your camera.
To access Camera Settings:
1. Tap Camera List . Then tap next to the camera you would like to edit.
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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 netw
ork as the camera. If menus are missing, connect to the same WiFi network or
router as the camera using your phone.
4.4.1 EDITING CAMERA CONNECTION SETTINGS
You can edit your camera connection information. This is useful if you change the password of the camera or if you want to save the admin user name and password, so you don’t have to enter it to make settings changes.
To edit camera connection settings:
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1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit.
Edit Camera Name
Edit Password
Enable/disable icon automatic icon updates
Enable/disable saving admin user name and password next time entered
Tap Move
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2. Change the Name and
3. Under Dynamic ic
Password as needed.
on update, select ON to have the camera icon automatically update
every time you connect to the camera, or select OFF to keep the icon as is.
4. Under Sav
e 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.
5. Tap Back t
o save changes and return to camera list.
4.4.2 DELETING CAMERAS FROM CAMERA LIST
1. In Camera List, tap Move.
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Then Tap Delete
Tap here
Example of Push Notification
Enable/disable push notifications for video motion detection
Enable/disable push notifications for sound
Select sensitivity for sound push notifications
Enable/disable push notifications for PIR motion detection
2. Tap next to the camera you would like to delete then tap Delete to confirm.
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. Push Alarm Notifications go directly to the notifications area on your device.
To enable Push Alarm Notifications:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera.
2. Tap Alarm notification.
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Select Mobile Bandwidth
Enable/disable auto resolution and frame rate adjustement
Select Resolution
Enable/disable audio streaming
Select Frame rate
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, sel
ect ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when motion is detected
using the PIR motion sensor or OFF to disable.
5. Under Sound, sel
ect 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. Tap Updat
e to save your settings
4.4.4 EDITING CAMERA MOBILE STREAMING SETTINGS
Configure the camera image quality settings for streaming to mobile devices (i.e. smart phones and tablets). Please note that less bandwidth is generally available over mobile networks than over WiFi or Ethernet.
To edit mobile streaming settings:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera.
2. Tap Str
eam Settings.
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3. Under Bandwidth, sel connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher.
ect the bandwidth for your mobile connection. If you are mainly
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Select Color or Black & White
Select Brightness
Select Sharpness
Select environment settings
Select Low light sensitivity
Select quality preference
Enable/disable time stamps
Enable/disable video flip
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:
• Under Resolution, sel
ect the resolution that will be used when connecting to the
camera using a smart phone or tablet: 320x240 (QVGA) or 640x480(VGA).
• Under Frame rate, select the frame rate that will be used when connecting to the
camera using a smart phone or tablet between 30fps (highest) and 1fps (lowest).
5. Under Micr
ophone, 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.
6. Tap Updat
e to save your settings.
4.4.5 EDITING CAMERA VIDEO SETTINGS
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera.
2. Tap Video Settings.
3. Tap Video.
4. Configure the following:
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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.
Sharpness: Manually adjust the sharpness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1
(lowest). Tap Video to return to Video settings.
Low Light Sensitivity: Set the camera's sensitivity in low light environments between
Very High (highest), High , and Normal (lowest). Tap Video to return to Video settings.
Place: Select Outdoor for well lit environments. Select Indoor if you notice strip lines
in the image or if the picture is too dark on the Outdoor video setting. Select Indoor + 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 Video to return to Video settings.
Preference: Select whether you would like the camera to reduce the image quality
or the frame rate 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
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reduce frame rate when bandwidth is insufficient. Select Better Quality to have the camera maintain frame rate and increase quality when bandwidth is sufficient. Select Best Quality to have the camera maintain the frame rate and increase quality to the maximum speed of the connection. Tap Video to return to Video settings.
Time Display on Video: Select ON to enable time stamps on video or OFF to disable
time stamps.
Video flip: Select ON to flip the camera image vertically and horizontally or select
OFF for the normal orientation. This is useful if the camera has been mounted to a wall or ceiling upside down.
5. Tap Video Settings when finished making changes, then tap Update to save your settings.
4.4.6 CONFIGURING LED CONTROL AND MOTION DETECTION
SENSITIVITY
Configure the behavior of the camera status and network 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.
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Select Network and Status LED behavior
Select Video motion detection sensitivity
To configure LEDs and motion detection sensitivity:
1.In Camera List, tap next to the camera.
2.Tap Video Sett
ings. Then tap Control.
3.Under Status LED, select one of the following:
Norma
l: 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.
Turn off after network connected: Status and Network LED's turn on when the
camera is powered on and turn off once a network connection is made.
NOTE: This does not affect the SD LED. Removing the mic
roSD card will turn off the SD
LED, but it will also disable microSD recording.
6. Tap Contr
7. Under Mot
ol to return to the Control menu.
ion Sensitivity, select the motion detection sensitivity between 1 (High)
and 10 (Low). If Motion Detection Sensitivity is set to 1, motion detection will be triggered if a moving object is larger than 1% of the video area. If it is set to 10, a moving object must be larger than 10% of the video area to trigger motion detection. Tap Control to return to the Control menu.
NOTE: This setting does not affect the PIR motion detector.
5.Tap Video Sett
ings when finished making changes, then tap Update to save your
settings.
4.4.7 CONFIGURING NIGHT MODE SETTINGS
Configure when the camera uses day or night mode. When day mode is on, the camera sees in color. When night mode is on, the camera sees in black and white, and the Infrared LED turns on to enable night vision.
To configure Day/Night mode:
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1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit.
Select Night Mode control type
Select Schedule to schedule day/night mode switch
Tap to configure day/ night mode schedule.
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2. Tap Video Settings. Then t
ap Night Mode Control.
3. Select one of the following:
Aut
o: 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. If using this option, tap under Schedule time of night mode, use the sliders to set the Start time (when night mode begins each day) and End time (when night mode ends each day), then tap OK.
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Select Manual
Select Day or Night mode
Select DHCP or Static
If Static, configure IP address information
Manual: Manually select day mode or night mode. If using this option, select Day for
day mode or Night for 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. Select DHCP or Fixed IP.
To edit camera wired network settings:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit.
2. Tap Camer
3. Tap Netw
a Settings.
ork then Wired Network.
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Slide Wi-Fi to ON
Tap your WiFi network
Tap Other to add a hidden WiFi network
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. Tap Updat
e to save your settings.
4.4.9 EDITING CAMERA WIFI NETWORK SETTINGS
Configure WiFi network settings for the camera. To setup the camera with a WiFi network, see “iPhone WiFi Setup” on page 20.
To edit camera WiFi settings:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit.
2. Tap Camer
3. Tap Netw
4. Slide WiFi to ON t
5. Tap a WiFi network and enter the password to connect.
• To connect to a hidden WiFi network, tap Other. Ent
type and tap Add. Tap the network name from the list and enter the password.
a Settings.
ork then WiFi Network.
o enable WiFi on the camera and scan for available networks.
er the SSID and select the security
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6. Wait for the update to complete.
7. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera. It will connect to the WiFi network. When it is c
8. Press Camer
onnected, the blue Network LED will be on or flashing.
a Settings then Camera List to exit the edit camera screen.
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Enable/disable email notifications
Select email triggers
Select motion sensitivity for video motion
Enable/disable email notifications
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. The camera can be set up to send email alerts when motion is detected. Email alarms include a .jpg attachment.
To enable email notifications:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera.
2. Tap Camer
3. Tap Schedul
a Settings.
e then Email Alarm.
4. Under Email trigger, sel
ect ON to enable email notifications or OFF to disable. Then
under Send Email, select ON to enable email notifications.
5. Under Mot and 10 (Low). If Motion Detection Sensitivity is set to 1, motion detection will be
ion sensitivity, select the motion detection sensitivity between 1 (High)
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. Tap Email alarm to return to the Email Alarm menu.
NOTE: This setting does not affect the PIR motion detector.
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6. Check the following trigger options for email alarms:
Enter recipient email addresses
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Motion: Use Video motion det
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.
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. NOTE: You may triggers.
Schedul menu.
Disable: Disable email alarms.
7. Enter up to 3 email addresses under Recipient1~3 that will r
also select both PIR and Motion to receive alarms from both motion
e: Send email alarms based on the settings configured in the Scheduling
ection to trigger email alarms. Video motion detection
eceive email alarms.
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8. Tap Updat
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.
e to save your changes.
4.4.11 ENABLING SPEAKER ALARMS
Configure audio alarms using a speaker (not included) connected to the camera. Audio alarms can be set up to go off when the camera detects motion. This is helpful if you want to scare off intruders.
To configure speaker alarms:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit.
2. Tap Camer
a Settings.
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Select speaker alarm triggers
Test speaker alarm
Select number of times speaker alarm will repeat
3. Tap Schedule then Speaker Alarm.
4. Under Speak
Motion: Use Video motion det
er Alarm Trigger, check the triggers that will cause speaker alarms:
ection 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.
PIR: Use the PIR motion detector to trigger audio 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.
NOTE: You may
also select both PIR and Motion to receive alarms from both motion
triggers.
Schedul
e: Create audio alarms based on the settings set in the Scheduling menu.
Disable: Disable speaker alarms.
5. Under Alarm Loop Times, sel
ect the number of times you would like the speaker
alarm to repeat when alarms occur.
6. Tap Alarm T
est to sound a test alarm.
7. Tap Updat
e to save your settings.
4.4.12 CONFIGURING MICROSD RECORDING
Configure video recording to the microSD card (required; not included). To playback
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Enable microSD recording
Select Always recording or Schedule recording
Select if you want the camera to overwrite or stop recording when the microSD card is full
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 r
ecommended 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.
3. Tap Camer
4. Tap Schedul
5. Under Recording, select ON t
a Settings.
e then SD-Card.
o enable microSD recording or OFF to disable.
6. Check one of the following recording options:
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ways Recording: Camera will record continuously at all times.
Al
Schedule Recording: Camera will record according to settings set in the recording
schedule. NOTE: To enable Motion detection recording using iPhone, you must used Schedule recording. Then, create a schedule in the Scheduling menu with Motion trigger, PIR trigger, or both Motion trigger and P
7. Under When disk space full check Ov
oldest recordings when the microSD card is full or select Stop recording to set the camera to stop recording when the microSD card is full.
8. Tap Updat
e to save your settings.
IR trigger selected.
erwrite to set the camera to overwrite the
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Add Schedule
Configure triggers for email alarms in this schedule
Configure triggers for speaker alarms in this schedule
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. 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 Camer
4. Tap Schedul
5. Tap Add Schedul
6. Under Email A
motion, select PIR trigger to use the PIR motion sensor, or select both Motion Trigger and PIR trigger.
a Settings.
e then Scheduling.
e.
larm, check Motion trigger to send an email alarm based on video
7. Under Speak
motion, check PIR trigger to use the PIR motion sensor, or select both Motion trigger and PIR trigger.
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Configure triggers for microSD recording in this schedule
Configure schedule times
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.
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9. Under Time period, sel
Ev
ery 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. Tap OK.
Every day: Create a daily recording schedule. Tap then tap Start and End and use the sliders to configure the start and end time for the schedule. Tap OK.
Fixed time: Create a one time schedule (for example, if you are going on vacation,
and would like to record all the time). Tap then tap Start and End and use the sliders to configure the exact date and time when you would like the schedule to
start and end. Tap OK.
ect one of the following:
9.Tap OK to save the s
To delete a Schedule:
chedule. Tap Update to save your settings.
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Swipe from left to right and then tap delete to delete a schedule
Tap Time zone
1. From the Scheduling menu, swipe the schedule you would like to delete from left to right.
2. Tap Del
3. Tap Updat
ete.
e to save your changes.
4.4.14 CONFIGURING THE CAMERA DATE AND TIME
Configure the camera date and time. The camera syncs with an Internet NTP time server to automatically provide the correct time, once you have configured your time zone and daylight savings time settings.
To set the camera date and time:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit.
2. Tap Camer
3. Tap Admin then Dat
a Settings.
e/Time.
4. Tap Time Zone.
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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
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• If your region observes Daylight Savings Time, check Daylight Savings Time. T
Start Time and End Time, use the sliders to configure the start and end time for Daylight Savings Time and then tap OK. Tap Back to return.
6. Tap Updat time zone.
e to save your changes. Tap OK. The camera will reboot to apply the new
ap
4.4.15 REBOOTING THE CAMERA
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit.
2. Tap Camer
3. Tap Admin then Reboot.
4. Tap OK t
a Settings.
o confirm.
4.5 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:
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Tap Search to re-scan
Tap a camera to add to camera list
1. Tap the Local Search button ( ).
2. Lorex Ping automatically scans for cameras on your local network. Tap Sear
ch to
re-scan.
3. Tap a camera from the list. The Add camera screen comes on with the camera ID
eady entered.
alr
4. Enter a Na
me of your choice and enter the camera Password. If you have not
connected to your camera before, the password is lorex.
5. Tap Done. The c
amera is now added to camera list. Tap the camera name in camera
list to connect to the camera.
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Perform action to all cameras
View selected camera in single-channel view
4-camera view
6-camera view
Full-screen
Mute Audio
Adjust volume
Disconnect/ connect to camera
Information
Record to iPad
Snapshot
Activate 2-way-audio
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
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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. NOTE: There is no Camera app on 1st generation iPads. To view your snapshots, you must connect the iPad to your computer using a USB cable.
5.1.3 RECORDING VIDEO TO IPAD
You can manually record video from your camera directly to your iPad’s built in memory.
To record video to your iPhone's memory:
1. While viewing, tap to start recording.
2. Tap again to stop recording. To view the recorded video, see “Playing Back Video
Recorded to iPad” on page 72.
5.2 PLAYING BACK VIDEO RECORDED TO IPAD
After using the record button to record video to your iPad, you can playback video on iPad.
To playback video recorded to iPad:
1. Tap the Playback button ( ) then tap iP
2. Select the camera you would like to playback video fr
video appears.
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3. Tap a day to see recordings from that day. Tap a recording to start playback.
Tap to Select Camera
Tap to Select Day
Tap to play file
Tap in the display area during playback for playback controls
4. During playback, tap in the display area to bring up playback controls.
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5.3 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 “Configuring MicroSD Recording” on page 87.
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:
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Tap to Select Camera
Tap to Select Day
Tap to play file
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. T
4. Tap a recording to play it.
ap a day to view recordings created on that day.
5. Tap the Camera List button ( ) to exit playback.
5.4 USING CAMERA LIST TO EDIT CAMERA SETTINGS
You can use the Camera List to adjust the connections settings or other settings for your camera.
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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 ent
password before you may change settings. By default, the admin user name is admin and the password is left blank.
er the camera admin user name and
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IMPORTANT: Some menus below are only available if your device is on the same local netw router as the camera using your phone.
ork as the camera. If menus are missing, connect to the same WiFi network or
5.4.1 EDITING CAMERA CONNECTION SETTINGS
You can edit your camera connection information. This is useful if you change the password of the camera or if you want to save the admin user name and password, so you don't have to enter it to make settings changes.
To edit camera connection settings:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit.
2. Change the Name and
Password as needed.
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Edit Camera Name
Edit Password
Enable/disable icon automatic icon
Enable/disable saving admin user n
password next time entered
Tap Move
3. Under Dynamic icon update, select ON to have the camera icon automatically update
every time you connect to the camera, or select OFF to keep the icon as is.
4. Under Sav
e 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.
5. Tap Done to sav
e changes.
5.4.2 DELETING CAMERAS FROM CAMERA LIST
1. In Camera List, tap Move.
2. Tap next to the camera you would like to delete then tap Del Tap Done.
5.4.3 EDITING ALARM NOTIFICATIONS SETTINGS (PUSH NOTIFICATIONS)
Push Alarm Notifications can be set up to create a notification straight to your iPhone when motion or sound is detected by the camera. Push Alarm Notifications go directly to
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the notifications area on your device.
Example of Push Notification
Alarm Notification Enable/disable push
notifications for video motion detection
Enable/disable push notifications for sound
Select sensitivity for sound push notifications Enable/disable push notifications for PIR motion detection
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To enable Push Alarm Notifications:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera.
2. Tap Alarm notification.
3. Under Mo
tion, select ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when motion is detected
using video motion detection or OFF to disable.
4. Under PIR, sel
ect ON to enable Push Alarm Notifications when motion is detected
using the PIR motion sensor or OFF to disable.
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Select Mobile Bandwidth
Enable/disable auto resolution and frame rate adjustment
Select Resolution
Enable/disable audio streaming to iPad
Select Frame rate
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. Tap Updat
e to save your settings.
5.4.4 EDITING CAMERA MOBILE STREAMING SETTINGS
Configure the camera image quality settings for streaming to mobile devices (i.e. smart phones and tablets). Please note that less bandwidth is generally available over mobile networks than over WiFi or Ethernet.
To edit mobile streaming settings:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera.
2. Tap Str
eam Settings.
3. Under Bandwidth, sel
ect the bandwidth for your mobile connection. If you are mainly
connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher.
4. Under Auto, sel
ect 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:
• Under Resolution, sel
ect the resolution that will be used when connecting to the camera using a smart phone or tablet: 320x240 (QVGA) or 640x480 (VGA). Tap Done to confirm.
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Select Color or Black & White
Select Brightness
Select Sharpness
Select environment settings
Select Low light sensitivity
Select quality preference Enable/disable time stamps
Enable/disable video flip
• 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.
6.Tap Update to save your settings.
5.4.5 EDITING CAMERA VIDEO SETTINGS
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera.
2. Tap Video Settings.
3. Tap Video.
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4. Configure the following:
Video c
olor: Select Colored to view the camera in color or select Black & white. Tap
Done to return to Video settings.
Brightness: Manually adjust the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest). Tap Done to return to Video settings.
Sharpness: Manually adjust the sharpness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1 (lowest). Tap Done to return to Video settings.
Low Light Sensitivity: Set the camera's sensitivity in low light environments between Very High (highest), High, and Normal (lowest). Tap Done to return to Video settings.
Place: Select Outdoor for well lit environments. Select Indoor if you notice strip lines in the image or if the picture is too dark on the Outdoor video setting. Select Indoor
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Set control settings for Status and Network LED’s
+ 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.
Preference: Select whether you would like the camera to reduce the image quality or the frame rate 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. Select Better Quality to have the camera maintain frame rate and increase quality when bandwidth is sufficient. Select Best Quality to have the camera maintain the frame rate and increase quality to the maximum speed of the connection. Tap Done to return to Video settings.
Time Display on Video: Select ON to enable time stamps on video or OFF to disable time stamps.
Video flip: Select ON to flip the camera image vertically and horizontally or select OFF for the normal orientation. This is useful if the camera has been mounted to a wall or ceiling upside down.
5. Tap Update to save your settings.
5.4.6 CONFIGURING LED CONTROL AND MOTION DETECTION SENSITIVITY
Configure the behavior of the camera status and network 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.
To configure LEDs and motion detection sensitivity:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera.
2. Tap Video Settings. Then t
ap Control.
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3. Under Status LED, select one of the following:
Set video motion detection sensitivity
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Norma functions, see "Camera Overview" on page 1.
Always turn off: Status and network LED's are turned off at all times.
Turn off after network connected: Status and Network LED's turn on when the camera is powered on and turn off once a network connection is made.
NOTE: This does not affect the SD LED. Removing the mic LED, but it will also disable microSD recording.
4. Tap Done t
5. Under Mot and 10 (Low). If Motion Detection Sensitivity is set to 1, motion detection will be triggered if a moving object is larger than 1% of the video area. If it is set to 10, a moving object must be larger than 10% of the video area to trigger motion detection. Tap Control to return to the Control menu.
l: Status and network LED's will function as normal. For details on LED
roSD card will turn off the SD
o return to the Control menu. ion Sensitivity, select the motion detection sensitivity between 1 (High)
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NOTE: This setting does not affect the PIR motion detector.
6. Tap Updat
e to save your settings.
5.4.7 CONFIGURING NIGHT MODE SETTINGS
Configure when the camera uses day or night mode. When day mode is on, the camera sees in color. When night mode is on, the camera sees in black and white, and the Infrared LED turns on to enable night vision.
To configure Day/Night mode:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit.
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Select Day/Night mode control type
Select Scheduled Day/ Night control
Create schedule for Day/ Night mode
2. Tap Video Settings. Then tap Night Mode Control.
3. Select one of the following:
Aut
o: 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. If using this option, tap under Schedule time of night mode, use the sliders to set the Start time (when night mode begins each day) and End time (when night mode ends each day), then tap Done.
Manual: Manually select day mode or night mode. If using this option, select Day for
day mode or Night for night mode.
4.Tap Update to save your changes.
5.4.8 EDITING CAMERA WIRED NETWORK SETTINGS
Configure the camera IP address when connected using Ethernet. Select DHCP or Fixed IP.
To edit camera wired network settings:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit.
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2. Tap Camera Settings.
Select DHCP or Static
If Static, configure IP address information
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3. Tap Netw
4. Select DHCP (r 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. Tap Updat
ork then Wired Network.
ecommended) to allow the camera to automatically obtain an IP
e to save your settings.
5.4.9 EDITING CAMERA WIFI NETWORK SETTINGS
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Configure WiFi network settings for the camera. To setup the camera with a WiFi network, see “iPad WiFi Setup” on page 22.
To edit camera WiFi settings:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit.
2. Tap Camer
a Settings.
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Slide Wi-Fi to ON
Tap your WiFi network Tap Other to connect to a hidden network
3. Tap Network then WiFi Network.
4. Slide Wi
Fi to ON to enable WiFi on the camera and scan for available networks.
5. Tap a WiFi network and enter the password to connect.
• To connect to a hidden WiFi network, tap Other. Ent
er the SSID and select the security
type and tap Done. Tap the network name from the list and enter the password.
6. Wait for the update to complete.
7. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera. It will connect to the WiFi network. When it is c
onnected, the blue Network LED will be on or flashing.
8. Tap next to the camera to exit the edit camera screen.
9. Tap the camera in the Camera List to connect. If you cannot connect, check to make
e you have entered the correct wireless password and that the camera is in signal
sur range of your wireless router.
5.4.10 ENABLING EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS
Configure email alarms. The camera can be set up to send email alerts when motion is detected. Email alarms include a .jpg attachment.
To enable email notifications:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera.
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2. Tap Camera Settings.
Enable/disable email notifications
Select email triggers
Select motion sensitivity for video motion
Enable/disable email notifications
Add up to 3 email recipients
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3. Tap Schedul
4. Under Email trigger, sel
e then Email Alarm.
ect ON to enable email notifications or OFF to disable. Then
under Send Email, select ON to enable email notifications.
5. Under Mot
ion sensitivity, select the motion detection sensitivity between 1 (High) and 10 (Low). If Motion Detection Sensitivity is set to 1, motion detection will be triggered if a moving object is larger than 1% of the video area. If it is set to 10, a moving object must be larger than 10% of the video area to trigger motion detection. Tap Email alarm to return to the Email Alarm menu.
NOTE: This setting does not affect the PIR motion detector.
6. Check the following trigger options for email alarms:
Motion: Use Video motion det
ection to trigger email alarms. Video motion detection looks for movement in the image to determine if there is motion. This means that there may be false alarms caused by changes in lighting, trees moving in the wind, etc.
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Select speaker alarm triggers
Select number of times speaker alarm will repeat
Test speaker alarm
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.
NOTE: You may also select both PIR and Motion to receive alarms from both motion triggers.
Schedul
e: Send email alarms based on the settings configured in the Scheduling
menu.
7. Enter up to 3 email addresses under Recipient1~3 that will r
8. Tap Updat
e to save your changes.
eceive email alarms.
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.
5.4.11 ENABLING SPEAKER ALARMS
Configure audio alarms using a speaker (not included) connected to the camera. Audio alarms can be set up to go off when the camera detects motion. This is helpful if you want to scare off intruders.
To configure speaker alarms:
1. In Camera List, tap next to the camera you would like to edit.
2. Tap Camer
a Settings.
3. Tap Schedul
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