Lorex LNC116 Instruction Manual

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WIRELESS NETWORK CAMERA
LNC116
Copyright © 2013 Lorex Technology Inc.
Instruction Manual
English Version 2.0
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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)
Mexico: 001-800-681-9263, 001-800-514-6739
International: +800-425-6739-0
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(Example: From the UK, dial 00 instead of +)
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1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX) Asistencia técnica (para asuntos técnicos o de instalación): 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)
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International : +800-425-6739-0 (par exemple : à partir du Royaume-Uni, composez le 00 au lieu de +)
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BEFORE YOU START
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THIS PRODUCT MAY REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
LOREX IS COMMITTED TO FULFILLING YOUR SECURITY NEEDS
We have developed user friendly products and documentation.
Please read the Quick Start Guide and User Manual before you
install this product.
Consumer Guides and Video Tutorials are available on our web
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If you require further installation assistance, please visit
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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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CE PRODUIT PEUT NÉCESSITER UNE INSTALLATION PROFESSIONNELLE
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Nous avons conçu et développé une documentation
et des produits extrêmement conviviaux. Veuillez lire le Guide de départ rapide et le Guide d’utilisation avant d’installer ce produit.
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Lorex wireless network camera. This user’s guide refers to the following models:
• LNC116
Contents
Before you start, make sure you have the contents listed below.
• 1 x Camera
• 1 x Camera
• 1 x Ethernet cable
• 1 x Mounting kit
• 1 x Quick Start Guide
• 1 x Software/documentation CD
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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If using this product as a baby monitor:
3ft / 1m
We advise you to take the following precautions to avoid possible injury to infants:
NOT place the camera too close to cribs, bass
DO other safe sleep environments for infants.
• MAKE SURE to run all power adapter cords and network cables where they are unlikely to be tripped over and are out of arms reach of your infant. Keep them at least 3ft / 1m away.
• MAKE SURE the camera is on a stable footing so it cannot be easily knocked over.
NOTE: These precautions ar standing or mobile
e important even if your infant is not yet
inets, play yards, and
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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 16 simultaneous camera views available on PC and up to 6 on Mac and iPad. Selectable single camera viewing on smartphones.
2. Connection speed may vary depending on 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 on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.2.2 Connecting to your Camera on a Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.2.3 Connecting to your Camera on iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.2.4 Connecting to your Camera on iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.2.5 Connecting to your Camera on Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
2.3 WiFi Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
2.3.1 PC/Mac WiFi Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
2.3.2 iPhone WiFi Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
2.3.3 iPad WiFi Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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2.3.4 Android WiFi Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
3. L-View 104 for PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
3.2 L-View for PC Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
3.2.1 Display Sub-Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
3.2.2 All Camera Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
3.3 Camera List (Managing Cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
3.3.1 Adding Cameras to Camera List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
3.3.2 Saving Camera Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
3.3.3 Deleting Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
3.3.4 Configuring Mobile Streaming Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
3.3.5 Configuring Night Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
3.4 Recording to your PC’s Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
3.5 L-Play: Playing back Video from your PC’s Hard Drive . . . . . .39
3.6 Playing Back Recordings on the microSD card with L-View . .42
3.7 Configuring Camera Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
3.7.1 Quality Tab (Configuring Resolution, Frame Rate, and Bandwidth) . .44
3.7.2 Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
3.7.3 Control Tab (Configure Status LED’s and Motion Detection Sensitivity) 47
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3.7.4 Camera Info Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3.8 Configuring L-View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3.8.1 Directories (Opening or Changing the Snapshot Folder) . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3.8.2 Startup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3.8.3 Fixed IP Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3.8.4 Login (Enabling a Password to Access L-View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.8.5 Image Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.8.6 Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4. L-View for Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.2 L-View for Mac Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.3 Camera List (Managing Cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
4.3.1 Adding Cameras to Camera List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
4.3.2 Deleting Cameras from Camera List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4.4 Recording Video to your Mac’s Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4.4.1 Playing Back Video from your Mac’s Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4.5 Playing Back Recordings on the microSD card with L-View . . 60
4.6 Using Camera List to Modify Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.6.1 Quality Tab (Configure Bandwidth, Resolution, and Frame Rate) . . . 61
4.6.2 Video Tab (Configure General Video Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.6.3 Control Tab (Configure Status LED’s and Motion Detection Sensitivity) 64
4.6.4 Camera Info Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.6.5 Configuring Night Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5. iPhone App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5.1.1 Using 2-Way-Audio (Intercom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.1.2 Taking Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.1.3 Recording Video to iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.2 Playing Back Video Recorded on iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.2.1 Using Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.3 Playing Back Video Recorded on microSD on iPhone . . . . . . . 70
5.4 Using Camera List to Edit Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5.4.1 Editing Camera Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.4.2 Deleting Cameras from Camera List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.4.3 Editing Alarm Notification Settings (Push Notifications) . . . . . . . . . . . 73
5.4.4 Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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5.4.5 Editing Camera Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5.4.6 Configuring LED Control and Motion Detection Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . 76
5.4.7 Configuring Night Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
5.4.8 Editing Camera Wired Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
5.4.9 Editing Camera WiFi Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
5.4.10 Enabling Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
5.4.11 Enabling Speaker Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
5.4.12 Configuring microSD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
5.4.13 Configuring the Camera Recording and Alarm Schedule . . . . . . . . . 85
5.4.14 Configuring the Camera Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
5.4.15 Rebooting the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
5.5 Using Local Search to Add Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6. iPad App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
6.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
6.1.1 Using 2-Way Audio (Intercom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
6.1.2 Taking Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
6.1.3 Recording Video to iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
6.2 Playing Back Video Recorded to iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
6.3 Playing Back Video Recorded to microSD on iPad . . . . . . . . . . 92
6.4 Using Camera List to Edit Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
6.4.1 Editing Camera Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
6.4.2 Deleting Cameras from Camera List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
6.4.3 Editing Alarm Notifications Settings (Push Notifications) . . . . . . . . . . 96
6.4.4 Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
6.4.5 Editing Camera Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
6.4.6 Configuring LED Control and Motion Detection Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . 99
6.4.7 Configuring Night Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
6.4.8 Editing Camera Wired Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
6.4.9 Editing Camera WiFi Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
6.4.10 Enabling Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
6.4.11 Enabling Speaker Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
6.4.12 Configuring MicroSD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
6.4.13 Configuring the Camera Recording and Alarm Schedule . . . . . . . . 107
6.4.14 Configuring the Camera Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
6.4.15 Rebooting the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
6.5 Using Local Search to Add Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
7. Android App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
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7.1 Live Viewing with Lorex Ping for Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
7.1.1 Using 2-way Audio (Intercom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
7.1.2 Saving Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
7.1.3 Recording Video to Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
7.2 Playing Back Video Recorded to your Android Device . . . . . . 113
7.3 Playing Back Video Recorded on microSD on Android . . . . . 115
7.4 Using Camera List to Edit Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
7.4.1 Editing Camera Connection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
7.4.2 Deleting Cameras from Camera List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
7.4.3 Editing Camera Mobile Streaming Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
7.4.4 Editing Camera Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
7.4.5 Configuring LED Control and Motion Detection Sensitivity . . . . . . . . 120
7.4.6 Configuring Night Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
7.4.7 Enabling Push Alarm Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
7.4.8 Editing Camera Wired Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
7.4.9 Editing Camera WiFi Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
7.4.10 Enabling Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
7.4.11 Enabling Speaker Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
7.4.12 Enabling microSD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
7.4.13 Configuring the Recording and Alarm Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
7.4.14 Configuring the Camera Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
7.4.15 Rebooting the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
7.5 Using Local Search to Add Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
8. Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser 134
8.1 Web Configure Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
8.2 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
8.2.1 Wired Network (DHCP or Fixed IP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
8.2.2 WiFi Security (Configuring Wifi settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
8.3 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
8.3.1 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
8.3.2 Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
8.3.3 Mobile Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
8.3.4 Night Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
8.4 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
8.4.1 Email/FTP Alarm Settings (Configuring Email Alarms) . . . . . . . . . . 144
8.4.2 Speaker Alarm (Configuring Audio Alarms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
8.4.3 SD Card (Configuring microSD Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
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8.4.4 Scheduling (Configuring Recording and Alarm Schedules) . . . . . . . 148
8.5 Admin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
8.5.1 Admin Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
8.5.2 LED Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
8.5.3 Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
8.5.4 Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
8.5.5 Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
9. Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
10. Cleaning and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
11. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
12. Wall or Ceiling Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
12.1 Installation Tips and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
12.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
13. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
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1. CAMERA OVERVIEW
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Camera Overview
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1. Camera Lens: The camera has separate lenses for day/night use.
2. Microphone o
3. WPS Button: Used t
WPS button.
4. Indicator Lights:
SD: Glows when a microSD card (not included) is inserted. Flashes during recording.
/ Network: Glows when c sending or receiving data.
/ Status: Glows when camera is connected to the Internet. Flashes when there is a connection problem.
IR Motion Sensor: Allo
5. P
6. Infrared LED: Allo
7. DC/IN: Connect the included power adapt
connect the camera to a wireless router (not included) with a
onnected to an ethernet or WiFi network. Flashes when
ws the camera to detect motion by tracking body heat.
ws the camera to see in the dark.
er.
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Bottom of camera
8. CamID Label: Shows the camera’s CamID number and a QR code for easy setup using mobile devices.
abl
9. NET: Connect an Ethernet c
e and connect the other end to your router (not
included).
10.MicroSD Card Slot: Insert a microSD card (not included) to enable recording on the camera. Camera supports microSD cards up to a maximum size of 32GB.
11.Audio Out: Connect t
o an e
xternal speaker (not included) using a 3.5mm headphone
jack to enable 2-way audio and alarms.
12.Mounting Stand: F
or mounting ins
tructions, see “Wall or Ceiling Mounting” on
page 158.
13.Reset But
ton: Whil
least 4 seconds to reset the camera to factory defaults. This is useful if you have
e the camera is powered on, press with a pin or small object for at
forgotten the password for the camera.
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Power Adapter
Power Adapter Cable
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2
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 adapter cable to the DC/IN port on the camera. The camera LED’s will begin flashing.
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3A
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.
• For instructions on setting your camera up for WiFi, see “WiFi Setup” on page 21.
• OR:
B: OPTIONAL: If your router supports WPS, press and hold the WPS button on y
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
our
depends on your router model. Check your router’s instruction manual for details.
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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.
2.2.1 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON 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 differ 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
Installing L-View (PC)
1. Insert the CD into your computer. The Autorun screen will appear. Click Run
x.exe
Lore
2. Click Software, then L-View instructions to install the software.
stem r
.
equirements, see “System Requirements” on page 28.
for PC to begin the installation. Follow the on-screen
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Connecting to your Camera on the Local Network (PC)
1. Double-click the L-View icon network for connected cameras. Connected cameras are shown under Auto Search.
to run L-View. L-View opens and scans the local
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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 first time connecting to the camera, the password is lorex. Click OK.
4. If you have connected to this camera before, L-View c
onnects t
o 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 password for the camera then click OK to connect. L-View connects to the camera. If you would like to save the camera password in L-View, see “Saving Camera Passwords” on page 34.
Connecting to a Camera Over the Internet (PC)
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1. Double-click the L-View icon
2. Click + next to
Camera List.
to run L-View.
3. Under Name, enter a camera name of your choice.
4. Under CamID, enter the Cam ID number print
ed 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 camera.
7. If you have connected to this camera before, L-View c
onnects t
o 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 New 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 instructions on using L-View, see “L-View 104 for PC” on page 28.
2.2.2 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON A MAC
NOTE: For Mac system requirements, see “System Requirements” on page 54.
1. Install the L-View software from the CD or download it from
www.lor
8
extechnology.com.
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2. Extract the installer file and double-click it to run.
Click and drag L-View to Applications
Double-click the camera ID
Enter the password (default: lorex) and then click OK
Getting Started
3. Click and drag the L-View icon to Applications to ins
Connecting to your Camera on the Local Network (Mac) NOTE: Your computer must be on the same network as the camera to perform the steps
below.
1. Open L-View ( local network.
2. Double-click the camera ID.
) from your Applications list. L-View scans for cameras on your
tall.
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3. Enter the password (default: lorex) and then click OK to connect. L-View connects to your camera and streams live video.
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Click and drag camera ID from Auto Search List to Camera List
Right-click and select ID/Password settings
Enter a name of your choice. Enter the camera password and click OK
4. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you are prompted to change your password. Click OK.
5. Enter a new password and click OK.
6. Double-click the camera ID under Auto Search again, enter the new password, and click OK. L-View c
onnects to your camera and streams live video.
TIP: To save the camera password in L-View, click and drag the ID f List to the Camera List. Then, right-click the ID and click ID/P
rom the Auto Search
assword settings. Enter the camera password. If you want, you can also enter a Camera Name of your choice for your camera. Click OK.
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Connecting to your Camera over the Internet (Mac)
Right-click Camera List and click New Camera
Enter a name of your choice
Enter the camID on the camera label
Enter the camera password (default: lorex) and click OK
Double-click the camera
Getting Started
1. Right-click Camera L
2. Under Camera Name, enter a name for your camera of your choice.
3. Under Camera ID, ent
camera.
ss
4. Under Pa
5. Double-click the camera to open it in L-View.
word, enter the camera password (default: lorex) and then click OK.
ist and then click New camera.
er the CamID number printed on the label on the back of your
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6. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you are prompted to change your
password. Click OK.
7. Enter a new password and click OK. L-View connects to your camera and streams
live video. For more details on using L-View for Mac, see “iPhone App” on page 68.
NOTE: To connect to multiple cameras, click to select a display area. The area becomes
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Click to select a display area
Then, double-click a camera to open it
highlighted. Then, double-click the camera to open it in the selected area.
2.2.3 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON IPHONE
The app for iPhone is called Lorex Ping iPhone.
To connect to your camera using an iPhone:
1. Download Lorex Ping iPhone fr
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 (
opens to the Camera List.
om the App Store.
) from the home screen to open Lorex Ping. Lorex Ping
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Tap +
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 phone camera
3. Tap + to add a camera.
4. Under Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice.
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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 enter
ed.
OR: Manually 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 Done.
7. Tap the name of the camera in the Camera List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping
connects to the camera.
8. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your
own password. Tap OK.
9. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the password
under Confirm password. Tap OK.
10.Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera. For
details on using the iPhone app, see “iPhone App” on page 68.
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2.2.4 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON IPAD
Tap +
The app for iPad is called Lorex Ping HD.
To connect to your camera using iPad:
Getting Started
1. Download the Lorex Ping HD app fr
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 (
opens to the Camera List.
3. Tap + to add a camera.
) from the home screen to open Lorex Ping. Lorex Ping
om the App 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 iPad camera
4. Under Name, enter a name for your camera. This can be anything of your choice.
5. Under ID, press the QR code button ( ) and line up the QR code printed on the
back of the camera using the camera on the iPad. The CamID will auto entered.
matically be
OR: Manually 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 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 camera, you will be prompted to create your
own password. Tap OK.
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Enter a new password, confirm your password, and then tap Done
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
details on using the iPad app, see “iPad App” on page 90.
2.2.5 CONNECTING TO YOUR CAMERA ON ANDROID
The app for Android is called Lorex Ping.
To connect to your camera using Android:
1. Download the Lorex Ping app fr
om the Google Play store.
NOTE: Lorex Ping requires Android v.2.3 or higher.
2. Tap the Lorex Ping icon (
) from the home screen or app list to open Lorex Ping.
Lorex Ping opens to the Camera List.
3. Tap + to add a camera.
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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, press the QR code button ( ) and line up the QR code printed on the back
of the camera using the camera on the Android phone or tablet. The CamID will autom
atically be entered.
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OR: Manually 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 List to connect to the camera. Lorex Ping
connects to the camera.
8. If this is the first time connecting to the camera, you will be prompted to create your
own password. Tap OK.
9. Under New password, enter a new password for the camera and repeat the
password under Confirm password. Tap OK.
10.Tap the name of the camera in Camera List again to connect to the camera. For
details on using the Android app, see “Android App” on page 112.
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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, Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet. You can also quickly connect the camera to a WiFi network using WPS (WPS compatible router required; see step 3B on page 4 for instructions).
2.3.1 PC/MAC WIFI SETUP
NOTE: The camera must be connected to your router using an Ethernet cable before you
can set it up to use WiFi.
1. Install L-View on a PC or Mac in your local network (mus
router as the camera) and connect to the camera. For details, see “Connecting to your Camera on PC” on page 5, or see “Connecting to your Camera on a Mac” on page 8.
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 admin and the admin password field is left blank. Click Log in. The Web Configure 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.
t be connected to the same
eb Configur
e.
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4. Click on Netw
ork and then WiFi Security.
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WiFi Scan
Click your WiFi network from the list
Save & Apply
Enter WiFi Password
5. Click WiFi Scan and select your WiFi network from the list.
6. Under WPA-PSK Key or WEP Key, enter the WiFi password. Click Save and Apply
.
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WiFi test
7. Click WiFi Security again and click WiFi Test (this may take up to 60 seconds).
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8. When successful, Status will say Test Success. If unsuccessful, double check your
wireless password and make sure your camera is close enough to the wireless router to get a good signal.
9. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera wait 60 seconds and then reconnect to
our c
y
amera in L-View.
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 15. Y
your 3G
2. Tap
/mobile network.
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.
4. Tap Network then WiFi Network.
5. Slide Wi-Fi to ON. The camer
a scans for available networks in range.
6. Tap the name of your WiFi network, enter the password, and tap OK.
7. Wait for the update to complete.
8. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera. It will connect t
When it is connected, the blue Network LED will be on or flashing.
9. Press Camer
a Settings, ID/P
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o the wireless network.
assword, and then Back to exit the edit camera screen.
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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 HD. For details, see “Connecting to your
Camera on iPad” on page 15. Your iPad must be connected to your WiFi, not your
3G/mobile netw
ork.
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2. Press
3. Tap Camera Settings. Ent
default, the admin username is admin and the password is left blank. Tap OK.
4. Tap Netw
to open the edit camera screen.
er the camera’s admin username and password. By
ork then WiFi Netw
ork.
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.
7. Remove the Ethernet cable from the camera. It will connect to the wireless network.
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
sure y
ou have entered the correct wireless password and that the camera is in signal
range of your wireless router.
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 18. Your phone or tablet must be co
WiFi, not your 3G/mobile network.
2. Tap
to open the edit camera screen.
nnected to your
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Tap Camera Settings
Check WiFi
Tap the name of your WiFi network
3. Tap Camera Settings. Enter the admin username and password. By default, the
admin username is admin and the password is left blank. Tap OK.
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4. Tap Network then WiFi Network.
5. Check the WiFi checkbox. The c
6. Tap the name of your WiFi network, enter the password, then tap OK. 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
onnect
a Settings then Camer
ed, the blue Network LED will be on or flashing.
amera will scan for available networks.
a List to exit the edit camera screen.
9. Tap the camera in the Camera List to connect. If you cannot connect, check to make
sure y range of your wireless router.
ou have entered the correct wireless password and that the camera is in signal
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3. L-VIEW 116 FOR PC
L-View is a PC client software that supports up to 16 cameras. L-View is provided on the CD or available as a free download from www.lorextechnology.com.
For instructions on installing and connecting to your camera using L-View, see “Connecting to your Camera on PC” on page 5.
NOTE: For Mac software instructions, see “iPhone App” on page 68.
3.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Description Minimum System Requirements
CPU 2.0 GHz (dual-core recommended)
Memory 2GB
Operating System Windows XP SP 2 and higher
Windows 7 Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate Windows 8
Hard Drive Minimum 5~10 GB free for recordings and snapshots
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L-View 116 for PC
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1. Display: Shows live or recorded video from your camera(s).
• Click to select a camera and scroll up/dow
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 32.
2. Image/Recording Controls:
Video Settings: Click to edit the camera’s video settings. See “Configuring
Camera Video Settings” on page 43.
n to zoom in/out. When the camera is
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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 42.
Snapshot: Click to save a still image screenshot of the camera. To access
Snapshots, see “Directories (Opening or Changing the Snapshot Folder)” on page 49. Snapshots are saved in .png format.
Record: Record video directly to your computer hard drive. For details, see
“Recording to your Computer Hard Drive” on page 47.
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 152.
4. Har
d Drive Indicator: Sho
ws the amount of available space on the computer hard
drive for recording.
5. Minimize/Restore
6. Maximize/Revert to Window
7. Exit
8. Camer
in r
a List: Shows list of saved cameras. Available cameras are in blue. Cameras
ed are not available. If a camera appears in red, check the network connection.
For more details, see “Camera List (Managing Cameras)” on page 36.
NOTE: Cameras may appear in red before you have connected to them the first time.
9. Aut
o Search: Auto Sear
• Double-click the camera name or click and drag the c
ch shows cameras located on your local network (LAN).
amera 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 153.
an/Tilt/Zoom Controls: Contr
10.P
ols for compatible PTZ cameras (not included).
11.Volume Controls:
• 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.
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• Click to mute audio from the camera. Click again to un-mute 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.
12.L-View Controls:
L-View Settings: Click to
on page 57.
L-Play: Click to open L-Play for advanced playback options. See “L-Play” on
page 82.
Scheduling: Click to configure recording schedules for recording to PC.
Language Selector: Click to select the language for L-View.
13.
14.
split-screen display configuration.
15.
exit full-screen.
All Camera Action: Click to perform an action on all cameras.
Full Screen: Click to open the camera display area in full-screen. Press ESC to
open settings for L-View. See “Configuring L-View”
Split-Screen Selectors: Click to select
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Right-click on a camera in the display area to open the Display sub-menu
Video Properties
3.2.1 DISPLAY SUB-MENU
The Display sub-menu opens when you right-click on a camera’s display area. It contains additional camera controls.
The Display sub-menu contains the following controls:
Full window: Open the ca
mera in single camera view.
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.
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3.2.2 ALL CAMERA ACTION
Press to open the All Camera Action menu.
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The All Camera Action Menu contains the following controls:
Snapshot all: Tak
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.
e a snapshot from all connected cameras.
3.3 CAMERA LIST (MANAGING CAMERAS)
The Camera List is used to save connection information for your cameras, so you don’t have to re-enter the ID or password each time you connect. The Camera List also allows you to configure certain camera settings.
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.
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NOTE: Cameras may appear in red before you have connected to them the first time.
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Click and drag camera from Auto Search to Camera List
Right-click to open the Camera List sub-menu
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.
• If the camera is not on the local network (i.e. you are connecting to it over the Internet),
see “Connecting to a Camera Over the Internet (PC)” on page 7 to add the camera to the Camera List.
• 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.
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Enter a name for your camera
Enter the password to save it in L-View
Right-click on the camera and click Delete Camera
NOTE: To change the camera’s password, see “Video Settings” on page 139.
To save the camera password:
1. Right-click on the camera in Camera List and click ID/P
2. Under Name, enter a name f
or the camera that will appear in Camera List. This can
asswor
d settings.
be anything of your choice.
ss
3. Under Pa
word, 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
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2. Click Delete t
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Select Bandwidth
Select Resolution and Frame Rate for mobile streaming
Enable or disable audio streaming to mobile device
Check to automatically adjust resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth available
3.3.4 CONFIGURING MOBILE STREAMING SETTINGS
Configure streaming settings when connecting using a smartphone or tablet.
To configure mobile streaming settings:
1. Right-click on the camera you want to configure and click Mobile settings.
2.
Under Bandwidth, select y
our available mobile bandwidth. If you are primarily
connecting using WiFi, you may set this setting higher.
ect r
3. Check Sel
esolution and frame rate automatically to have the camera
automatically select the resolution and frame rate based on available bandwidth. If you leave this unchecked, configure the following:
• Under Resolution, select the r
esolution that will be used when connecting to the 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
ophone, sele
ct Enable to enable audio streaming to smart phones and
tablets or Disable to disable audio streaming to smart phones and tablets.
5. Click Update t
o appl
y changes to your camera. Enter the admin username (default:
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.
e-click the c
amera in
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Start of night mode (8:00 PM)
Return to day mode (6:00 AM)
EXAMPLE
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.
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To configure night mode settings:
1. Right-click on the camera you want to configure and select Night mode contr
2. Select one of the following:
Automatic day and night mode switch: Camera
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) the time the camera will switch to night mode and the second set of drop-down menus to select when the camera will return to day mode.
will automatically switch between
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Select day or night mode
Start/stop recording
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.
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.
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4. The camera will disconnect when the setting is changed. Doubl Camera List to reconnect.
-click the camera in
3.4 RECORDING TO YOUR PC’S HARD DRIVE
You can manually record video to your computer hard drive.
To record to your computer’s hard drive:
• Click above the camera's video area to start recording. The recording icon will
turn red ( ).
• Click again to stop recording. To playback video on PC, see “L-Play: Playing back
Video from your PC’s Hard Drive” on page 39. For Mac, see “L-View for Mac” on page 62.
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Right-click and then click Motion Recording to enable/ disable motion recording
3.4.1 ENABLING MOTION TRIGGERED RECORDING
L-View can automatically record the camera to your computer hard drive when motion is detected. This is useful if you don’t want to miss any events that occur, but want to avoid recording and using up hard drive space when nothing is happening.
To enable motion triggered recording:
1. Right-click on the camera display area and click Motion Recor
• The recording icon above the camera will turn green ( ) to show that motion
recording is enabled. It will turn yellow ( ) when motion recording is active.
2. To disable motion triggered recording, right-click and click Motion Recor
NOTE: To view recordings, click
to open L-Play. See “L-View for Mac” on page 62.
ding.
ding again.
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3.5 CONFIGURING A VIDEO PLAYING/RECORDING
SCHEDULE
You can configure a schedule for automatically displaying a camera on a specific display screen or recording a camera to your computer hard drive.
You can configure the following schedule types:
Play only: Display a ca
end date.
Continuous recording: Display a camera on the selected display screen and record
continuously from a start date to an end date.
mera on the selected display screen from a start date to an
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Arrangement of screens for schedule configuration
Periodic recording: Display a camera on the selected display screen and record on
a repeating schedule.
Schedules are managed by screens. Each screen can support 1 schedule, which records or displays 1 camera. There are a maximum of 16 possible screens that can be configured for recordings. The screens are numbered between 1 and 16 in the order shown below.
NOTE: A camera can only be shown or recorded in one display screen at a time. It is recommended to configure only one schedule per camera.
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Select Enable to enable schedule
Select screen schedule will run on
Select Continuous recording or Play only
Configure the Start and End date and time
Select what to do if screen is occupied when schedule starts
Click Save
3.5.1 CONFIGURING A CONTINUOUS RECORDING OR PLAY ONLY SCHEDULE
ATTENTION: Your computer must be on, and L-View must be running to enable
scheduled recording to your computer hard drive. If your computer is off or on Sleep or Hibernate mode, scheduled recording to your computer hard drive will not work.
1. Click
2. Under Window #
to open the Scheduling menu.
, select the screen you would like the schedule to run on. The
arrangement of screens in L-View is shown above.
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3. Double-click a camera from the Camera List to select it for this schedule. The camera connection information automatically populates. Under Password, Enter the
camera password if it is not saved in L-View.
e to
4. Select Enabl
enable the schedule or Disable to disable it.
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5. Under Mode, select Continuous recording to continuously record the camera from a start date to an end date, or select Play only to display the camera on the selected screen from a start date to an end date.
6. Under Play onl your schedule.
7. Under Rec already a camera playing on the selected screen when the recording schedule begins. Select Record/Play as scheduled (recommended) to have the schedule automatically remove any cameras shown on the screen when it starts. Select Give up that scheduled recording/playing to cancel this schedule if there is already a camera on the selected screen.
8. Click Sa
NOTE: To view recordings, click
ve to save
y/Continuous r
or
ding/Playing Conflict, select what you would like L-View to do if there is
the schedule.
ecording, configure a Start and End date and time for
to open L-Play. See “L-View for Mac” on page 62.
3.5.2 CONFIGURING A PERIODIC (REPEATING) RECORDING
SCHEDULE
A Periodic recording schedule displays a camera on the selected display screen and records on a repeating schedule.
To configure a Periodic recording schedule: ATTENTION: Your computer must be on, and L-View must be running to enable
scheduled recording to your computer hard drive. If your computer is off or on Sleep or Hibernate mode, scheduled recording to your computer hard drive will not work.
1. Click
to open the Scheduling menu.
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Select Enable to enable schedule
Select screen schedule will run on
Select Periodic recording
Select Forever or during
Select what to do if screen is occupied when schedule starts
Click Save
Configure recording times
Start date
End date
2. Under Window #, select the screen you would like the schedule to run on. The arrangement of screens in L-View is shown above.
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3. Double-click a camera from the Camera List to select it for this schedule. The camera connection information automatically populates. Under Password, enter the camera password if it is not saved in L-View.
4. Select Enabl
5. Select Periodic recording.
6. Under Time period, select Fo During to have the schedule apply only from a specified start date to end date.
• If you select During, configure the start dat
e to
enable the schedule or Disable to disable it.
rever to have the schedule repeat forever, or select
e and end date.
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Select Everyday or Weekday
If Weekday, click to select days the schedule will apply to. Selected days are in blue
Configure start time
Configure end time
7. Select Everyday to have the schedule apply to every day, or select Weekday to only have the schedule apply on certain days of the week.
• If you select Weekday, click to select which days the schedule will appl
Selected days are shown in blue and un-selected days are shown in white.
8. Under Start and End, configur
e the start and end times for recording on days that the
schedule applies.
9. Click Sa
ve to s
NOTE: To view recordings, click
ave your schedule.
to open L-Play. See “L-View for Mac” on page 62.
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Click + to view recordings from a day
3.6 PLAYING BACK RECORDINGS ON THE
MICROSD CARD WITH L-VIEW
You can use L-View to playback recorded video on the camera’s microSD card (required; not included). For instructions on setting up recording on the microSD card, see “SD Card (Configuring microSD Recording)” on page 147.
To playback recorded video on the microSD card:
1. Connect to the camera you would like to playback recordings from.
2. Click the microSD butt password if required.
3. A list is created of all days with recordings available in the format example,
4. Click the + next to a day to view recordings from that day. Recordings from that day are shown from earliest to latest. Recordings are named according to the time they
20120730
on ( ) on top of the camera display area. Enter the camera
yyyymmdd
is
July 30, 2012
.
(for
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were recorded with the format
hhmmss
(for example,
115553
is
11:55:53 AM
).
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Click a recording from the list
Click Playback to play
5. Click a recording from the list and then click Playback to view it.
6. The recording plays back in the camera display area.
• To return to a live view of your camera, wait for the r
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.
ecording to finish, then right-click
3.7 PLAYING BACK RECORDINGS FROM NAS IN
L-VIEW
You can playback recordings from a NAS device (not included) in L-View. For instructions on setting up recording to a NAS device, see “NAS Settings (Configuring NAS Recording)” on page 166.
To playback recordings from a NAS device in L-View:
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Right-click the camera and then click NAS Playback
Click + next to the day you would like to playback video from
Click a video file to select it
Click Playback
1. In the Camera List, right-click the camera you would like to playback from, and then click NAS Playback.
2. Click + next to the day you would like to play back video from.
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3. Click a video file in the list then click Playback to s
4. The recording plays back in the camera display area.
• To return to a live view of your camera, wait for the r
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.
tart playback.
ecording to finish, then right-click
3.8 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
amer
a you would like to configure.
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NOTE: The camera will disconnect after making changes to video settings. Wait about 15 seconds after clicking Update and double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera.
TIP: Change only one camera image quality setting at a time before clicking Updat you can judge the effects.
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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
3.8.1 QUALITY TAB (CONFIGURING RESOLUTION, FRAME RATE,
AND BANDWIDTH)
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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, select the speed of y connection is faster than 1.5Mbps, select 1.5Mbps.
2. Check Sel automatically adjust the resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth. Or, un-check 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.
Fra me 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 bes
efer
ence, select your quality preference when bandwidth increases or
t resolution and frame rate automatically to have the camera
y sele
ct 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 username (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.
3.8.2 VIDEO TAB (CONFIGURE GENERAL VIDEO SETTINGS)
The Video tab allows you to configure general video settings, such as color and brightness settings.
To configure general video settings:
1. Under Video Color, sel
2. Under Sharpness, sel (lowest).
ect Color or Black & White.
ect 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.
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• If you select Indoor Video or Indoor Video + Sunlight, sel
the camera for the frequency of your indoor lighting.
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4. Under Video Flip, sel horizontally or select Normal for normal orientation.
5. Under Brightness, sel 1 (lowest).
ct Video Flip to flip the camera image vertically and
e
ct the brightness of the image between 10 (highest) and
ct 60Hz or 50Hz to adjust
6. Under Lo between Very High (highest), High, and Normal (lowest).
7. Check Enabl disable video time stamps.
8. Under Micr or select Disabled to disable the built-in microphone on the camera.
9. 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.
w Light Sensitivity, set the c
e
time display on video to turn on video time stamps or un-check it to
ophone, sel
o
save changes. Enter the camera admin username (default: admin)
ect Enabled to enable the built-in microphone on the camera
amera’s sensitivity in low light environments
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Configure status LED’s
Configure motion detection sensitivity from 1 (High) to 10 (Low)
3.8.3 CONTROL TAB (CONFIGURE STATUS LED’S AND MOTION
DETECTION SENSITIVITY)
The Control tab allows you to configure the camera status LED’s to make the camera harder to spot at night. It also allows you to configure the motion detection sensitivity when using video motion detection.
To configure the camera status LED’s:
1. Under Status LED Contr
Normal: LED’s will function as normal. For deta
Overview” on page 1.
Always turn off: LED’s are turned off at all times.
Turn off after connected: LED’s turn on when the camera is powered on and turn off
once a network connection is made.
2. Click Update to sav 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:
e changes. Enter the camera admin username (default: admin)
ol, sel
ect one of the following:
ils on LED functions, see “Camera
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 “Schedu
1. Under Motion Detection Sensitivity, select the motion det 1 (High) and 10 (Low). If Motion Detection Sensitivity is set to 1, motion detection will
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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 sav
e changes. Enter the camera admin User Name (default: admin)
3.8.4 CAMERA INFO TAB
The camera info tab shows system information about the camera.
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Change folder
Open folder
Snapshot folder location
3.9 CONFIGURING L-VIEW
To configure settings for L-View, click the settings button ( ).
3.9.1 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.
To open the Snapshot folder:
• Click Open.
To change the Snapshot folder:
1. Click Change.
2. Select a new Snapshot folder and click OK to sav
e changes.
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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
3.9.2 STARTUP OPTIONS
The Startup options menu allows you to configure startup options for L-View.
To configure startup options:
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1. Check Automatically st
art L-View when Windows starts to have L-View open when
your computer is turned on.
tor
2. Check Res
e 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 sav
e changes.
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Check to enable Fixed IP addresses for cameras
Assign IP address
3.9.3 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.
To configure your camera to use a fixed IP address:
1. Check Connect to the camera with a fix
ed IP address to enable cameras to use fixed
IP addresses.
2. Click OK t
o sav
e changes.
3. In the camera list, right-click the camera you would lik Assign IP Address.
4. Enter the camera’s internal IP address and click OK.
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Select Enable
Enter a User Name
Enter a Password
Check to prevent video stretching or un-check to enable image stretching
3.9.4 LOGIN (ENABLING A PASSWORD TO ACCESS L-VIEW)
The Login menu allows you to enable a password to open L-View.
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To enable a password for L-View:
1. Select Enable.
2. Under User Name and Pass must be used when you open L-View.
3. Click OK t for a password to log in.
o sav
e changes. The next time you exit L-View and re-open it, it will ask you
word, enter the desired user name and password that
3.9.5 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.
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Check to have L-View look online for updates when it opens
Click to manually check for updates
To configure Image Ratio:
1. Check Keep Image Ratio to not all
ow any stretching of the image (bars may appear on the sides of the image). Un-check Keep Image Ratio to stretch the image to the entire size of the display.
2. Click OK t
o sav
e changes.
3.9.6 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.
To enable automatic upgrades:
1. Check Automatically Check Software
2. Click OK. L-View will check online f update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.
• It will also check for camera updates when a new firmware is av
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:
• Click Check f
or lates
t version now. If an update is available, follow the on-screen
instructions to install the update.
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4. L-VIEW FOR MAC
L-View for Mac allows you to view your camera on a Mac computer. L-View for Mac is available as a free download from www.lorextechnology.com.
For instructions on connecting to your camera using Mac, see “Connecting to your Camera on a Mac” on page 11.
4.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Description Minimum System Requirements
CPU 2.0 GHz (dual-core recommended)
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Memory 2GB
Operating System OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard (Intel Processors only)
Hard Drive Minimum 5~10 GB free for recordings
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Click to select a display area
Then, double-click a camera to open it
Right-click the camera ID and select Web configure to open the Web Configuration tool
1. Window Controls: Click to exit or minimize L-View.
2. Camera List: Shows cameras that have been saved in L-View. Double-click cameras
connect to them.
to
NOTE: To con is highlighted. Then, double-click the camera to open it in the sel
nect to multiple cameras, click to select a display area. The selected area
ected area.
3. Auto Search List: Auto Search shows cameras located on your local network (LAN).
• Double-click the camera ID to view the camera.
• Drag the ca
mera to the Camera List to save the camera.
• Right-click the camera ID and select Web configure to configure the camera settings
using a browser. See “Configuring Camera Settings using a Web Browser” on page 134.
4.
Playback: Click to open Playback mode. For details, see “Playing Back Video
from your Mac’s Hard Drive” on page 91.
5.
All Camera Action: Click to perform an action on all cameras.
6. Recording Controls:
Record: Click to
start/stop manual recording. For details, see “Recording Video
to your Mac’s Hard Drive” on page 90.
Snapshot: Click to take a snapshot from the camera. To view snapshots, click
and select Snapshot folder.
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Click to open recording or snapshot folder
Folder: Click to open the recording folder or snapshot folder for this camera.
7. Display Area: Shows video from your camera.
• Double-click to view the camera in full-screen; double
• Right-click and click Stop to close the selected camera.
• Click a display area to select it. The top of the area turns orange. L-View plays audio
from the camera in the currently selected area.
8. Split-screen Controls:
o
: Click t
: Click to open 4-camera view.
: Click to open 6-camera view.
: Click to open the current display in full-screen. Press ESC to exit full-screen.
open single camera view.
-click again to exit full-screen.
4.3 CAMERA LIST (MANAGING CAMERAS)
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The Camera List is used to save connection information for your cameras, so you don’t have to re-enter the ID or password each time you connect. It also allows you to configure certain camera settings (see “Using Camera List to Mod on page 94).
ify Camera Settin
gs”
4.3.1 ADDING CAMERAS TO CAMERA LIST
• If the camera is on the same network as the computer, click and drag the ID from
the Auto Search List to the camera list. Then right-click the ID and click ID/Password
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Click and drag camera ID from Auto Search List to Camera List
Right-click and select ID/Password setting
Enter a name of your choice. Enter the camera password and click OK
Right-click the camera and select Delete Camera
setting. Enter the camera password. If you want, you can also enter a Camera Name of your choice for your camera. Click OK.
• If you are adding a camera over the Internet, see “Connecting to a Camera Over the
Internet (PC)” on page 7.
4.3.2 DELETING CAMERAS FROM CAMERA LIST
• Right-click the camera in Camera List and select Delete Camera. Click OK to confirm.
4.4 RECORDING VIDEO TO YOUR MAC’S HARD
DRIVE
You can manually record video to your computer’s hard drive.
To record video to your Mac’s hard drive:
1. Press the recording button ( green during recording.
) to start recording. The recording button will turn
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Click to Start/Stop recording
Click to open Playback mode
2. Press the recording button again ( ) to stop recording.
4.4.1 PLAYING BACK VIDEO FROM YOUR MAC’S HARD DRIVE
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You can playback video files you have saved to your Mac’s hard drive in L-View.
To play back video from your Mac’s hard drive:
1. Use the instructions above to record some video if you hav
2. Click the Playback button (
).
e not done so already.
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Click the arrow next to Recording to expand the recording list
Click the arrows next to the camera you would like to playback from
Click the arrows next to the date you would like to playback video from
Double-click to open video files
Play
Return to live video
Select playback time
Full-screen
Pause
Stop
3. Select the video file you would like to playback.
NOTE: Dates are shown using Video timestamps are shown using
yyyymmdd
hhmmss
format (e.g.
format (e.g.
4. Use the on-screen playback controls.
20121016
103045
is
October 16, 2012
is
10:30:45am
).
).
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Right-click the camera and select SD Card Playback
Click the arrow to view video recorded on that date
Double-click to open video files
4.5 PLAYING BACK RECORDINGS ON THE
MICROSD CARD WITH L-VIEW
You can use L-View to play back recordings on the camera’s microSD card (not included). to set up microSD recording, you must use the camera’s web configuration tool. For details, see “SD Card (Configuring microSD Recording)” on page 147.
To play back recordings on the camera’s microSD card:
1. Right-click on the camera in Camera List and select SD Card Playback
2. Enter the password for the camera and click OK. L-View searches for recordings on the microSD card.
3. Select the file you would like to play back.
.
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NOTE: Video timestamps are shown using
4. To return to live video, close the microSD window and double-click the camera in Camera Lis
t.
hhmmss
format (e.g.
103045
is
10:30:45am
).
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Select Internet connection speed
Check to automatically adjust resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth available
Select Resolution
Select Frame Rate
Select how image quality will be affected when bandwidth is low
Right-click on the camera and select Video settings or Night mode control
4.6 USING CAMERA LIST TO MODIFY CAMERA
SETTINGS
You can use L-View to configure certain settings for the camera. TIP: Change only one camera setting at a time before clicking Update so you can judge
the effects.
To configure camera settings using Camera List:
• Right-click on the c
cont
rol. See below for details.
amera in Camera List and select Video settings or Night mode
4.6.1 QUALITY TAB (CONFIGURE BANDWIDTH, RESOLUTION, AND
FRAME RATE)
The Quality tab allows you to configure image quality settings such as the camera resolution, frame rate, and bandwidth settings.
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To configure image quality settings:
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1. Right-click on the camera in Camera List and select Video settings. Sele Quality tab.
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2. Under Bandwidth, sel connection is faster than 3Mbps, select 3Mbps.
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3. Check Sel automatically adjust the resolution and frame rate based on bandwidth. Or, un-check it to manually configure the resolution and frame rate. If you are manually configuring the resolution and frame rate, configure the following:
Resolution: Manually sel
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.
Fra me 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.
4. Under Pr decreases:
ct the best resolution and frame rate automatically to have the camera
ef
erence, select your quality preference when bandwidth increases or
ct the speed of your Internet connection. If your Internet
ect either VGA (640x480) or QVGA (320x240) resolution. VGA
ct the
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• Select Video motion to
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.
o
5. Click Update t and password (default: left blank) and click OK. Click OK to close the settings window.
NOTE: The camera may reboot after settings are changed. Wait about 30 seconds and
en double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera.
h
t
save changes. Enter the camera admin user name (default: admin)
have the camera maintain the frame rate and reduce image
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Select Brightness
Select Low Light Sensitivity
Enable/disable time stamps
Enable/disable built-in microphone
Select Colored or Black & White
Select Sharpness
Select Lighting
Select Indoor Lighting Frequency
Flip camera image
4.6.2 VIDEO TAB (CONFIGURE GENERAL VIDEO SETTINGS)
The Video tab allows you to configure general video settings, such as color and brightness settings.
To configure general video settings:
1. Right-click the camera in Camera List and click Video settings. Then, sele Video tab.
2. Under Video Col
or, sel
3. Under Sharpness, sel
ect Colored or Black & White.
ect the sharpness of the image between 10 (highest) and 1
(lowest).
4. Under Plac
e, sele
ct Outdoor if the area with the camera is brightly lit. 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 setting.
• If you select Indoor or Indoor + Sunlight, select 60Hz or 50Hz under Light Frequency
o adjust the camera for the frequency of your indoor lighting.
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5. Under Video Flip, sel select Normal for normal orientation.
6. Under Brightness, sel 1 (lowest).
7. Under Lo between Very High (highest), High, and Normal (lowest).
w Light Sensitivity, set the ca
ect Flip t
ect the brightnes
o flip the camera image vertically and horizontally or
s of the image between 10 (highest) and
mera’s sensitivity in low light environments
ct the
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Configure status LED’s
Configure motion detection sensitivity from 1 (High) to 10 (Low)
8. Check Enable time display on video to turn on video time stamps or un-check it to disable video time stamps.
9. Under Micr or select Disabled to disable the built-in microphone on the camera.
10.Click Updat and password (default: left blank) and click OK. Click OK to exit the settings window.
NOTE: The camera may reboot after settings are changed. Wait about 30 seconds and
he
n double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera.
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ophone, sele
e to
save changes. Enter the camera admin user name (default: admin)
ct Enabled to enable the built-in microphone on the camera
4.6.3 CONTROL TAB (CONFIGURE STATUS LED’S AND MOTION
DETECTION SENSITIVITY)
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The Control tab allows you to configure the camera status LED’s to make the camera harder to spot at night. It also allows you to configure the motion detection sensitivity when using video motion detection.
To configure the camera status LED’s:
1. Right-click the camera in Camera List and click Video settings. Then Control tab.
2. Under Status LED Contr
Normal: LED’s will function as normal. For deta
Overview” on page 1.
Always turn off: LED’s are turned off at all times.
Turn off after connected: LED’s turn on when the camera is powered on and turn off
once a network connection is made.
ol, sel
ect one of the following:
ils on LED functions, see “Camera
, sele
ct the
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3. Click Update to save changes. Enter the camera admin user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) and click OK. Click OK to exit the settings window.
NOTE: The camera may reboot after settings are changed. Wait about 30 seconds and
he
n double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera.
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To configure motion detection sensitivity: 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 “Schedu
le” on page 144.
1. Right-click the camera in Camera List and click Video settings. Then
, sele
ct the
Control tab.
2. Under Motion Detection Sensitivity, sel
ect the motion det
ection 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.
3. Click Update t
o sav
e changes. Enter the camera admin user name (default: admin)
and password (default: left blank) and click OK. Click OK to exit the settings window.
NOTE: The camera may reboot after settings are changed. Wait about 30 seconds and
he
n double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera.
t
4.6.4 CAMERA INFO TAB
The camera info tab shows system information about the camera.
To access the camera info tab:
• Right-click on the camera in Camera List and select Video Settings. Then sel
Camera Info tab.
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Start of night mode (8:00 PM)
Return to day mode (8:00 AM)
EXAMPLE
4.6.5 CONFIGURING NIGHT MODE SETTINGS
Configure when the camera uses day or night mode. When day mode is on, the camera sees in color. When night mode is on, the camera sees in black and white, and the Infrared LED turns on to enable night vision.
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To configure night mode settings:
1. Right-click on the camera you want to configure in Camera List and select Night mode co
ntrol.
2. 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.
Scheduled time of night mode: Camera will switch between day mode and night
mode at a scheduled time each day. If using this option, use the first set of drop-down menus to select (in 24-hour time) the time the camera will switch to night mode and the second set of drop-down menus to select when the camera will return to day mode.
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Select day or night 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.
3. Click Update to apply changes to your camera. Enter the admin user name (default: admin) and password (default: left blank) for the camera and click OK. Click OK to exit the settings window.
NOTE: The camera may reboot after settings are changed. Wait about 30 seconds and
h
en double-click the camera in Camera List or Auto Search to reconnect to the camera.
t
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5. L-PLAY: PLAYING RECORDED VIDEO
ON YOUR PC
L-Play is an advanced playback software that allows you to play back recorded video or snapshots from your computer hard drive or NAS.
5.1 RUNNING L-PLAY
L-Play is automatically installed when you install L-View.
To open L-Play:
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• Double-click the L-Play icon ( ) on your desktop.
OR
• Click in L-View
See see “L-Play Overview” on page 77 for a detailed description of L-Play functions.
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1. Display
2. Minimize/Restore
3. Maximize/Revert to Window
4. Exit
5. Op
6. Open NAS: Open r
7. Op
en Record: Open r
Video from Computer Hard Drive in L-Play” on page 79.
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cordings from a NAS device (not included). See “Playing Back
Video from NAS in L-Play” on page 80.
en Snapshots: Open Snapshots on y
ecordings from your computer hard drive. See “Playing Back
our computer hard drive. See “Viewing
Snapshots in L-Play” on page 83.
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Current recording folder
Current Snapshot folder
Open recording folder Change recording folder
Open snapshot folder Change snapshot folder
Click OK to confirm changes
8. Convert to AVI: Convert currently playing video to .avi file to play in Windows Media player or for sharing. See “Converting Video Files to AVI” on page 84.
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een Sel
configurations. Click
ectors: Click for different split-screen
for full-screen. Press ESC to exit full-screen.
10.Video Status: Shows the time the currently playing video was r
11.View Recording/Snapshot Folders
: Click to open or select folders for storing
Recordings or Snapshots.
ecorded at.
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NOTE: If changing Recording/Snapshot folders, make sure the same Recording and Snapshot folders are selected in L-View and L-Play.
12.Language Selector
13.Playback Controls:
: Play the selected video. : Pause the selected video.
: Close the selected video.
: Click to select the language for L-Play.
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Click Open Record
14.Playback Speed: Shows the current playback speed. Click + to increase playback speed or - to decrease.
15.Zoom: Click selected video. Once zoomed, click and drag on the video to pan the c
16.Snapshot
function does not work if video is paused.
17.Vo
lume Controls: Click
to mute/un-mute audio.
to zoom in on the selected video or click to zoom out of
amera.
: Click to take a snapshot from the currently playing video. Snapshot
to adjust the volume of video being played back. Click
5.3 PLAYING BACK VIDEO FROM COMPUTER HARD
DRIVE IN L-PLAY
You can playback recordings from your computer hard drive in L-Play. For instructions on recording to your computer hard drive, see “Recording to your PC’s Hard Drive” on page 41.
To playback recordings from your computer hard drive:
1. Click Open Recor
2. L-Play opens recordings from your recording folder.
NOTE: If no recordings appear, check to see if the recording folder selected is the same as the one selected in L-View. If the folder is different, click Bro folder used in L-View, and then click OK.
d.
wse, select the recording
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Double-click the day you would like to play back video from
Click the camera you would like to play back video from
Click Play to begin playback
Use the slider to adjust the playback time
3. Click + next to the year to expand recordings for the year. Click + next to month to expand recordings for that month.
4. Double-click a day to select it.
5. Click the camera or cameras you would like to playback from and then click Play.
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6. Playback begins from the earliest video files recorded on that day. Use the slider to adjust the playback time.
5.4 PLAYING BACK VIDEO FROM NAS IN L-PLAY
You can playback recordings from a NAS device (not included) in L-Play. For instructions on setting up NAS recording, see “NAS Settings (Configuring NAS Recording)” on page 166.
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Click Open NAS
Click Browse
To playback NAS recordings in L-Play: NOTE: To complete
the steps below, your NAS device must be connected to the same
network as your computer.
1. Click Open NAS.
2. Click Browse.
3. Click Scan Neighborhood to scan your local network for connected NAS devices.
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Click Scan Neighborhood
Browse to IPCamRecordFiles
Click OK
Double-click to select video recorded on a day
Click the camera
Click Play to begin Playback
4. Browse to your NAS device, double-click the folder you selected as the Shared public folder when you set up NAS recording, and then select IPCamRecordFiles. Click OK.
5. Click + next to the year, and then click + next to the month you would like to play back video from.
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6. Double-click a day to select video recorded on t video recorded for each camera.
hat
day. L-Play shows times that have
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Use the slider to adjust the playback time
Click Open Snapshot
7. Click the camera or cameras you would like to play back video from and click Play.
8. Playback begins from the earliest video files rec adjust the playback time.
orded on that day. Use the slider to
5.5 VIEWING SNAPSHOTS IN L-PLAY
You can use L-Play to open snapshots saved from either L-Play or L-View.
To view snapshots in L-Play:
1. Click Open Snapshot. L-Play opens the snapshot f
older
.
2. Click + next to the camera you would like to open snapshots from, or click + next to L-Play to open snapshots taken in L-Play.
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Click + to open snapshots from a camera Click + to open snapshots from the selected day
Double click to open a snapshot
3. Click + next to the day the snapshot was taken.
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4. Double click the snapshot file to open the snapshot. Snapshots are opened in Windows Photo Viewer or your default image viewing program.
5.6 CONVERTING VIDEO FILES TO AVI
L-Play allows you to convert recorded video files to .avi format. You can play .avi files in Windows Media player, share them with family or friends, or post them online.
To convert video files to .avi format:
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CamID of selected screen shown in white
Click Start Time Click Stop Time
Click Convert
1. While a video file is playing, click Start Time. The converted .avi video file will start at this point in the video.
NOTE: If you have more than one video open, make sure to select the screen that is currently playing the video you would like to convert. Click a screen to selected. The CamID for the currently selected screen is shown in white.
2. When you would like the converted .avi video file to end, click Stop Time.
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Convert file to .avi
Select a save folder
Enter a custom file name
3. Click Convert.The Convert to AVI menu opens.
4. (Optional) If you want to select a custom folder to save the .avi file, click Browse, or use the default folder.
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5. (Optional) If you want to use a custom fil name.
6. Click Conv
ert to co
7. Click Open to open the f
nvert the video file to .avi. Wait for the file to convert.
older where your converted file is saved.
e name f
or the .avi file, enter it under File
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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)
6. 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 12.
6.1 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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