Lorex LW2730, LW2930 Owner's Manual
WIRELESS HOME MONITORING SYSTEM
USER’S GUIDE
ENGLISH VERSION 2.0
LW2730/LW2930 SERIES
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Thank you for purchasing the Lorex wireless video monitoring system.
This manual refers to the following models:
• LW2730 Series (7‘‘ wireless monitoring system)
• LW2930 Series (9‘‘ wireless monitoring system)
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RICK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the products ' enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF THE PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.
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By Phone:
North America:
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
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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)
Teléfono y Servicios Válidos Sólo en E.U.A.:
001-800-681-9263, 001-800-514-6739
Internacional: +800-425-6739-0
Pour toutes les autres questions,
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Par téléphone :
En Amérique du Nord :
Service à la clientèle (pour tout ce qui concerne la garantie) :
1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX)
Soutien technique (pour les questions d’ordre technique ou relatives à
l’installation) : 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)
Mexique : 001-800-681-9263, 001-800-514-6739
International : +800-425-6739-0
(par exemple : à partir du Royaume-Uni, composez le 00 au lieu de +)
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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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professional installer.
• Please note that once the components of this product have been
unsealed, you cannot return this product directly to the store
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lire le Guide de départ rapide et le Guide
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magasin sans son emballage original.
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Important Safeguards
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In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture process of
your product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your
responsibility too. This sheet lists important information that will help to ensure your enjoyment
and proper use of the product and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before
operating and using your product.
General Precautions
1. All warnings and instructions in this manual should be followed.
2. Do not use receivers or video monitors in humid or wet places.
3. Keep enough space around the product for ventilation. Slots and openings in the storage
cabinet should not be blocked.
4. It is highly recommended to connect the product to a surge protector to protect from damage
caused by electrical surges. It is also recommended to connect the product to an
uninterruptible power supply (UPS), which has an internal battery that will keep the product
running in the event of a power outage.
5. Remove the plug from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol detergents. Use a
water dampened cloth for cleaning.
Installation
1. Read and Follow Instructions - All the safety and
operating instructions should be rea d befo re the produ ct
is operated. Follow all operating instructions.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - Comply with all warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions.
4. Polarization - Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Power Sources - This product should be operated only
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from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied
to your location, consult your video dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
6. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets or extension
cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric
shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed
power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation, and
broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a
shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the cord,
and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated
insulation, have it replaced by your service technician.
7. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.
8. Surge Protectors - It is highly recommended that the
video equipment be connected to a surge protector.
Doing so will protect the equipment from damage
caused by power surges. Surge protectors should bear
the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark.
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) - Because
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this product is designed for continuous, 24/7 operation,
it is recommended that you connect the product to an
uninterruptible power supply. An uninterruptible
power supply has an internal battery that will keep the
product running in the event of a power outage.
Uninterruptible power supplies should bear the UL
listing mark or CSA certification mark.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Power line
operated equipment or accessories connected to this
product should bear the UL listing mark or CSA
certification mark on the accessory itself and should
not be modified so as to defe at th e s af et y feature s. Th is
will help avoid any potential hazard from electrical
shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service
personnel.
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Installation (Continued)
10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the case are
provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the video
equipment on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register. This product should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
and the product manufacturer’s instructions have
been followed.
11. Attachments - Do not use attachments unless
recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause a hazard.
12. Water and Moisture - Do not use receivers or video
monitors near water — for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool and the like.
13. Heat - The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
14. Accessories - Do not place this
video equipment on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, or table. The
video equipment may fall,
causing serious damage to the
product. Use this product only
with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use a
mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
Camera Extension Cables – Check the rating of
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your extension cable(s) to verif y compliance with your
local authority regulations prior to installation.
Mounting - The cameras provided with this system
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should be mounted only as instructed in this guide or
the instructions that came with your cameras, using
the provided mounting brackets.
17.
Camera Installation- Cameras are not intended
for submersion in water. Not all cameras can be
installed outdoors. Check your camera
environmental rating to confirm if they can be
installed outdoors. When installing cameras
outdoors, installation in a sheltered area is required.
Service
1. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video
equipment yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
2. Conditions Requiring Service - Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
B. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
E. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damag e and w ill ofte n requi re exten sive
work by a qualified technician to restore the product
to its normal operation.
F. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance. This indicates a need for service.
7.
Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are
required, have the service technician verify that the
replacements used have the same safety
characteristics as the original parts. Use of
replacements specified by the product manufacturer
can prevent fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or
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repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks recommended by the
manufacturer to determine that the product is in safe
operating condition.
Use
1. Cleaning - Unplug the product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
2. Product and Cart Combination - Product and cart
combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.
3. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any
kind into this product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or “short-out” parts
th at co ul d r es ul t i n a f ir e o r e le ct ri c s h oc k. Ne ve r s pi ll
liquid of any kind on the product.
4.
Lightning - For added protection of this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power line surges.
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WARNING
!
STRANGULATION HAZARD: Infants have STRANGLED in power cords. Keep power cords more than
3 feet away from cribs, bassinets, play yards, and other safe sleep environments for infants.
FCC Notice:
This equipment has been certified and found to
comply with the limits regulated by the FCC part 15,
subpart C. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception (which can be determined by
turning the equipment on and off), the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or
television technician for assistance
Warning:
To ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure
guidelines, this equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm (7.87in)
between the radiator and nearby persons.
Industry Canada Notice:
This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1)This
device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesirable operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de
l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
MODIFICATION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the grantee of this device could void the
user's authority to operate the device.
Toute modification non approuvée explicitement par
le fournisseur de licence de l'appareil peut
entraîner l'annulation du droit de l'utilsateur à
utiliser l'appareil.
RoHS:
This product is fully compliant with the European
Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
("RoHS") Directive (2002/95/EC). The RoHS directive
prohibits the sale of electronic equipment
containing certain hazardous substances such as
lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent
chromium, PBB, and PBDE in the European Union.
NOTICES
It is imperative that the user follows the guidelines in this manual to avoid improper usage which
may result in damage to the product, electrical shock, and fire hazard injury. In order
the features, functions, and quality of this product, the specifications are subject to change
without notice from time to time.
Please see the label on your device for FCC/IC certification numbers.
to improve
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Features
• 7"/9” digital LCD display
• Simple installation. No video cables required
1
2
• Integrated digital video recorder
• Multiple recording options: manual, motion or schedule
3
• Time and date stamped recordings for easy retrieval
• Front panel feather touch controls
• Dual motion sensing technology with sensitivity level settings
• Digital picture frame with the ability to upload your own pictures for discreet monitoring
4
• Review recordings and watch live video at the same time with Picture-In-Picture feature
• Built-in camera light filter provides accurate color reproduction in all lighting conditions
• 2-Way Audio for Intercom usage
• Night viewing up to 40ft (12m) away
• Install cameras indoors or outdoors
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6
• View up to 4 cameras at the same time or in sequence
• Up to 180ft indoor/650ft outdoor wireless range
7
• AV Output for viewing on a larger screen (e.g.,TV)
• Tabletop, wall or under-counter mountable monitor
• View remotely via Skype™*
1. LCD display size varies depending on model.
2. Cameras require a local power outlet.
3. Local viewing up to 4 cameras simultaneously. Local recording and playback of one camera at a time or all 4
cameras simultaneously on one screen (Quad view).
4. Ability to upload your own pictures supported using a PC only. Default covert function (blank screen) available as
an alternative option.
5. Stated IR Illumination range is based on ideal conditions. Actual range and image clarity depends on installation
location, viewing area and light reflection/absorption level of object.
6. Weather-resistant. Not intended for direct exposure to rain or snow. For outdoor applications install under shelter
protected from the elements.
7. Based on line of sight. Actual range will vary depending on obstructions.
* No recurring charges. Internet connection required on connected PC or Mac. Remote connection requires driver
installation on home PC (CD included), a wired USB connection between the monitor and PC (USB cable included)
and a high speed internet connection. PC must be turned ON and Skype™ application must be running. Remote
viewing is limited to a single camera and is not selectable remotely. When remotely connecting to your video
monitor using Skype, audio monitoring, audio recording, and video recording are disabled.
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Table of Contents
Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installing the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Setting up the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 1 of 3: Installing the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 2 of 3: Turning on the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 3 of 3: Inserting the SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Camera overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Receiver overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Back of receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LED Indicators on the LCD receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Understanding the on-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Navigating menu screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Viewing modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Auto Sequence Viewing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Quad mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Intercom (two-way audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Two-way audio volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using AV output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Recording prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Minimum recording times on SD cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Recording mode summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Schedule recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Stopping Schedule Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Motion recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting up motion recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Configuring motion recording duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting Single Channel or 4 Channel motion recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Configuring video motion detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Configuring the recording quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Enabling/disabling overwrite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Video playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Controlling playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Picture-in-Picture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Image playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Deleting video or image files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Screen Saver (digital picture frame) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Uploading images to the SD card (PC only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Configuring Screen Saver mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Activating Screen Saver mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Motion detection in Screen Saver mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Screen Saver with motion recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pairing/adding cameras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Alarm Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Auto Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Format Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Camera On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Viewing your camera remotely using Skype™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
How it works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Connecting to Skype on a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Step 1 of 6: Installing the camera driver for PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Step 2 of 6: Connecting the video monitor to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Step 3 of 6: Creating a Skype / Microsoft account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Step 4 of 6: Configuring Skype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Step 5 of 6: Send a contact request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Step 6 of 6: Test the connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Connecting to Skype on a Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Step 1 of 6: Installing the camera driver for Mac OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Step 2 of 6: Connecting the video monitor or receiver to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Step 3 of 6: Creating a Skype / Microsoft account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Step 4 of 6: Configuring Skype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Step 5 of 6: Send a contact request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Step 6 of 6: Test the connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
If you do not have a Skype account... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Remote access using the Windows Store Skype app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Step 1 of 4: Creating a Skype / Microsoft account for your camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Step 2 of 4: Configuring Skype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Step 3 of 4: Send a contact request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Step 4 of 4: Test the connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Changing the camera view on Skype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Viewing a camera on your smart phone or tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Supported apps & devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Viewing your camera on iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Viewing your camera on iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Viewing your camera on an Android smartphone or tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Strengthening the range of the wireless signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Power failure indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Mounting the LCD receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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Getting started
Two way audio outdoor
camera*
LCD monitor / wireless
receiver*
SD memory card**
Power adapters for receiver
and camera*
AV cable
Camera mounting stand* Under the counter
mounting kit
Wireless antennas (for
receiver and camera)*
Mounting kit(s)*
*Configuration may vary by model.
USB cable
Software CD
**Optional SD card. Consult your package for content details.
The system includes the following components:
CAMERA CONFIGURATION, MONITOR SIZE, AND NUMBER OF ACCESSORIES MAY VARY BY
MODEL. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS.
CHECK YOUR PACKAGE TO CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE COMPLETE SYSTEM.
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Installing the camera
Cameras are suitable for outdoor installation, but are weather resistant,
not weather proof. Cameras are not intended for direct exposure to
rain or snow. For outdoor applications, install under shelter protected
from the elements, such as beneath roof eaves. The diagram below
shows an example of an ideal location for outdoor placement.
Example ideal outdoor location
Installation Tips:
• Before you install the camera, plan where and how it will be positioned, and where you will
route the cable that connects the camera to the power adapter.
• Before starting permanent installation, have another person check the camera image on the
monitor when camera is positioned in the same place it will be permanently installed.
• It is recommended to ensure a clear line-of-sight between the camera and receiver and to
limit the amount of obstructions, such as walls and tree branches, between the camera and
receiver. Walls made of heavy building materials such as brick or concrete will significantly
reduce signal range.
• If the signal will have to pass through a wall, placing the receiver or camera next to a window
will improve the signal strength.
• Do not install the camera pointing out of a window. The nighttime picture will be unusable
due to reflection from the night vision LED’s.
• The cameras are pre-paired so they work out of the box. Each camera has a channel number
sticker indicating what channel they are paired to. If you have purchased additional cameras,
you will need to pair them to the receiver, see “Pairing/adding cameras” on page 33.
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To install the camera:
1 Use the included mounting screws to mount the stand to the mounting surface:
• Mark the position of the screw holes on the wall.
• Drill holes and insert the drywall plugs as needed.
• Firmly attach the stand to the wall using the provided screws.
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2 Twist the antenna clockwise onto the antenna port on the side of the camera.
Connect antenna
Connect camera stand
Tighten thumb
screws
Peel protective film off
camera
3 Attach the camera to the mounting stand. Adjust the angle of the camera until the desired
view is set. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the desired camera position.
4 Connect the black power cable extending from the camera to the cable of the power adapter,
and plug in the power adapter to an outlet or surge protector. Make sure the power
connector is fully pushed in to avoid water getting in the plug.
5 Remove the protective film from the front of the camera. If the film is not removed, it will
bl
ock the built-in microphone and potentially affect the quality of the picture.
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Getting started
Connect antenna to receiver
Setting up the receiver
Step 1 of 3: Installing the antenna
Twist the antenna clockwise onto the receiver’s antenna jack located on the back of the
receiver.
Step 2 of 3: Turning on the receiver
1 Connect the cable from the power adapter to the 5V DC port on the bottom panel of the
receiver. Plug in the power adapter to an outlet or surge protector.
2 Slide the power switch on the rear panel to the "ON" position.
Tips:
• Place the receiver in a location that will have a clear reception to your camera. Try to maintain
line-of-sight and minimize the
• Adjust the antenna on the receiver as necessary to provide the clearest reception.
number of obstructions between the camera and receiver.
Step 3 of 3: Inserting the SD card
The SD card allows you to store video footage captured by the camera. Push the SD card into
the SD card slot on the LCD receiver until you hear a "click." The card will not be flush when
completely inserted.
NOTE: The receiver is compatible with most major brands of SD card up to 32 GB. For
recording times on SD cards, see “Minimum recording times on SD cards” on
page 15.
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Camera overview
2
1
3
5
6
7
8
4
This camera includes an Auto Mechanical IR Cut Filter. When the camera
changes between day mode and night vision mode, an audible clicking noise
may be heard coming from the camera. This clicking is normal, and indicates
that the camera filter is working.
ATTENTION
Camera overview
1 Microphone: Built-in microphone.
2 Lens: Camera
3 PIR Sensor: Pa
4 Speaker: Speak
5 Night Vision IR: Night vision IR LEDs.
6 Pair: P
7 Antenna: Wir
8 Power Cable: Connect the included
airing button. For more details, see “Pairing/adding cameras” on page 33.
lens.
ssive IR motion sensor.
er for intercom.
eless antenna.
power adapter to the cable extending from the camera.
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Receiver overview
Front panel buttons
Receiver overview
Front panel buttons
Button Function
: Motion Recording
: Manual Recording
: Menu
/ : Volume Control
/ : Channel Select Change channel. Scroll up / down in menus.
: OK
: Quad / Sequence Mode
: Screen Saver Mode
: Talk
Activate/deactivate Motion Recording.
Start/stop Manual Recording.
Open Main Menu. Return to previous menu / exit menus.
Increase / decrease volume on receiver. Scroll left / right
in menus.
In menus, confirm selection. While viewing, open Playback mode to view recorded video or uploaded images.
Switch between Sequence and Quad (4-channel) viewing
mode.
Activate/deactivate Screen Saver mode. see “Screen
Saver (digital picture frame) mode” on page 28.
Activate Intercom (2-way-audio).
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Back of receiver
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
13
7
9
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*LW2930 Series
uses a slide switch
located on the side
panel
LW2730 Series
Receiver overview
1 Wireless Antenna: Position the antenna as needed for best reception.
2 Mounting Hol
e: Attach the included under-the-counter mount to mount the LCD receiver
underneath a counter/cupboard or to a wall.
3 Speak
4 SD Car
5 USB P
er: Speaker for two-way audio.
d Slot: Insert up to a 32GB SD card.
ort: Used for Skype connectivity. For details, see “Viewing your camera remotely using
Skype™” on page 38.
6 AV
7 Rec
8 Powe
9 Mi
10 AV
11 Joys
OUT: Connect the Audio/Video cable to view video on an external TV or monitor (optional).
eiver Stand
r Input (DC5V): Connect the included power adapter.
crophone: Microphone for two-way audio.
: Press to send the image to a connected TV or monitor (AV cable required).
NOTE: Scr
een Saver mode is not available if using AV-out.
tick: Deletes files during Playback mode. See “Deleting video or image files” on page 25.
12 ZOOM: Pr
13 Powe
ess to enable/disable Digital Zoom mode.
r: Slide switch to turn the LCD receiver ON/OFF*.
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Receiver overview
FULL MOTION
LED indicators
NEW SCAN
LED Indicators on the LCD receiver
Use the LED indicators on the LCD receiver to observe the status of the receiver, cameras, and
SD card.
The blue lights indicate the following:
• NEW: A new video file has been recorded to the SD card.
• FULL:
NOTE: The "Full" light will only appear if Ov
The SD card is full.
erwrite is disabled. For details, see “Enabling/
disabling overwrite” on page 22.
• MOTION:
Motion detection recording is enabled.
• SCAN: Screen Saver mode ("Scan" mode) is enabled.
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Using the system
1
2 3 4 5 6 7
9
8
2-160602.AVI
Hour
(24-hour)
Minute
Seconds
Camera number
File extension (.AVI)
Using the system
By default, the camera(s) included with your system are automatically paired to the wireless
receiver. The camera(s) and receiver will communicate with each other once they are powered
on.
NOTE: Power on the cameras before powering on the receiver.
Understanding the on-screen display
With camera 1 properly connected and powered on, the system displays a single channel
full-screen live view of the camera.
1 File Name: The name of the file currently being recorded. This file will appear in the file list
on the SD card. The Recording File stamp indicates the hour, minutes, and seconds that the
system started recording.
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Using the system
SD card writing data
Main Menu
2 Signal Indicator: The signal indicator shows the strength of the signal being received from
the camera. The number of bars in the Signal Indicator shows the strength of the signal. One,
or no bars indicates the signal is poor, and 4 bars indicate a very strong signal. The signal
indicator is not shown during quad mode.
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NOTE: If the signal is l
w (e.g.,1 or 2 bars) adjust the antennas, or reposition the cameras
or receiver for best performance.
3 Cam
era indicator: Displays the
4 File Icon: Flashes
yellow when writing data to the SD card.
camera you are presently viewing.
5 SD Card icon: A white "SD" icon displays that an SD card is inserted in the wireless receiver. A
red icon indicates the SD card is full.
erwrite icon: Indic
6 Ov
ates Overwrite mode is on, which means the system will overwrite the
oldest recordings when the SD card is full. For details, see “Enabling/disabling overwrite” on
page 22.
7 Power Failure icon: Indic
ates a power failure has occurred on the system during recording.
You may need to manually restore recording/viewing modes on the system, and recordings up
to 10 minutes before the power failure occurred will not be saved. For more details, see
“Power failure indicator” on page 63.
8 Rec
ording Indicator: "
REC" appears when recording is in progress.
9 Time Stamp: The current date and time on the system.
Navigating menu screens
Use the system menus to configure settings.
• Press to open the Main Menu.
• Press / to move the cursor left and right.
• Press / to move the cursor up and down.
• Press OK to open sub-menus and confirm/save menu
selections.
• Press to exit menus without saving changes.
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Using the system
Auto Sequence Example
CH 1 CH 2 CH 4CH 3
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
Quad mode
Viewing modes
There are four different viewing modes available on the system: single channel viewing, Auto
Sequence Viewing mode (view individual channels automatically in sequence), Quad mode, and
Screen Saver mode (for details, see “Screen Saver (digital picture frame) mode” on page 28).
To change viewing modes:
• Press to select between Quad mode and Auto Sequence viewing mode.
OR
• Press / to switch between channels 1~4 in single channel view.
ult, Auto Sequence Viewing mode is enabled when you first power on the
NOTE: By def
Auto Sequence Viewing mode
Auto Sequence Viewing Mode switches between connected channels in full-screen.
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system, and when you exit Screen Saver mode.
To enable Auto Sequence:
• Press until a single channel is shown on screen. The monitor automatically switches
through connected channels.
Quad mode
Use Quad mode to view up to four cameras simultaneously.
To select Quad mode:
1 Press .
NOTE: Using Quad mode wi
mode because it allows you to record the entire screen (up
to 4 cameras) when motion is detected by one of the cameras.
For more details, see “Motion recording” on page 19.
th Motion Recording is a useful recording
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Using the system
Zoom button
Zoom is activated
Press UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT to
look at different parts of the image
Digital Zoom
The Digital Zoom feature allows you to zoom in 2x on your cameras during live viewing. This is
useful if you need a closer look at something happening far away from the cameras.
To use digital zoom:
1 Select the desired camera in full-screen mode (press UP/DOWN to select the channel) and
press the ZOOM button on the rear panel of the wireless receiver to zoom in.
2 When Digital Zoom is activated, a x2 icon appears on the screen. Press UP/DOWN/LEFT/
RIGHT on the front panel of the monitor to look at different parts of the image.
3 Press the ZOOM button again to exit digital zoom.
Using the Intercom (two-way audio)
Use the Intercom feature for two-way communication between the wireless receiver and the
camera. Talk to the person at the camera from behind closed doors for added security.
NOTE: Please make sure the camera(s) is properly connected prior to using the Intercom.
To use the Intercom:
1 Select the desired camera in full-screen mode (press UP/DOWN to select the channel) and
press and hold the
2 Talk in a normal speaking voice close to the LCD screen (approximately 12 in. / 30 cm).
3 Release the
12
button to hear a response from the camera.
button. An audio icon appears on-screen.
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