Lorex LW2730, LW2930 Owner's Manual

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Lorex LW2730, LW2930 Owner's Manual

WIRELESS HOME MONITORING SYSTEM

USER’S GUIDE

ENGLISH VERSION 2.0

 

 

 

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LW2730/LW2930 SERIES

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)instructionsintheliteratureaccompanying 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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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

International: +800-425-6739-0 (Example: From the UK, dial 00 instead of +)

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Norte América:

En Amérique du Nord :

Atención al cliente (para asuntos de la garantía - garantía válida sólo

Service à la clientèle (pour tout ce qui concerne la garantie) :

en E.U.A., vea la garantía ofrecida por el importador):

1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX)

1-888-425-6739 (1-888-42-LOREX)

Soutien technique (pour les questions d’ordre technique ou relatives à

Asistencia técnica (para asuntos técnicos o de instalación):

l’installation) : 1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)

1-877-755-6739 (1-877-75-LOREX)

 

 

Mexique : 001-800-681-9263, 001-800-514-6739

Teléfono y Servicios Válidos Sólo en E.U.A.:

 

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International : +800-425-6739-0

 

(par exemple : à partir du Royaume-Uni, composez le 00 au lieu de +)

Internacional: +800-425-6739-0

 

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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 site at www.lorextechnology.com/support

If you require further installation assistance, please visit www.lorextechnology.com/installation or contact a 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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LOREX S’ENGAGE À RÉPONDRE À VOS BESOINS EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ

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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Veuillez prendre note que lorsque vous avez déballé les pièces et composantes de ce produit, vous ne pouvez pas retourner celui-ci directement au magasin sans son emballage original.

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ESTE PRODUCTO PUEDE EXIGIR UNA INSTALACIÓN PROFESIONAL

LOREX SE COMPROMETE A SATISFACER SUS NECESIDADES EN SEGURIDAD

Favor de leer la guía de instalación rápida y la guía del usuario antes de instalar este producto.

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Important Safeguards

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 operatinginstructionsshouldbereadbeforetheproduct 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.

Iftheprovidedplugdoesnotfitintoyour outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

5.Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied toyourlocation,consultyourvideodealerorlocalpower company.Forproductsintendedtooperatefrombattery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

6.Overloading-Donotoverloadwalloutletsorextension 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, andifitsappearanceindicatesdamageordeteriorated 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 causedbypowersurges.Surgeprotectorsshouldbear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark.

9.Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) - Because thisproductisdesignedforcontinuous,24/7operation, 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 notbemodifiedsoastodefeatthesafetyfeatures.This 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 openingsshouldneverbeblockedbyplacingthevideo 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 bookcaseorrackunlessproperventilationisprovided 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 andMoisture-Donot use receiversorvideo 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.

15.Camera Extension Cables – Check the rating of yourextensioncable(s)toverifycompliancewithyour local authority regulations prior to installation.

16.Mounting - The cameras provided with this system 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 spilledor 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 mayresultindamageandwilloftenrequireextensive 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.

8.Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturertodeterminethattheproductisinsafe 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. Quickstops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

3.Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects ofany kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or “short-out” parts thatcouldresultinafireorelectricshock.Neverspill liquid of any kind on the product.

4.Lightning - For added protection of this product duringalightningstorm,orwhenitisleftunattended 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.

NOTICES

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 differentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected

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.

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 to improve 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.

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Features

7"/9” digital LCD display1

Simple installation. No video cables required2

Integrated digital video recorder

Multiple recording options: manual, motion or schedule3

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 monitoring4

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) away5

Install cameras indoors or outdoors6

View up to 4 cameras at the same time or in sequence

Up to 180ft indoor/650ft outdoor wireless range7

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Configuring motion recording duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20

Selecting Single Channel or 4 Channel motion recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21

Configuring video motion detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Configuring the recording quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Enabling/disabling overwrite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Configuring Screen Saver mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Activating Screen Saver mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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

The system includes the following components:

Two way audio outdoor

LCD monitor / wireless

SD memory card**

camera*

receiver*

 

Power adapters for receiver

AV cable

USB cable

 

and camera*

 

 

Camera mounting stand*

Under the counter

Wireless antennas (for

 

mounting kit

receiver and camera)*

Mounting kit(s)*

Software CD

*Configuration may vary by model.

**OptionalSDcard.Consultyourpackageforcontentdetails.

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

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,

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you will need to pair them to the receiver, see “Pairing/adding cameras” on page 33.

 

To install the camera:

 

1Use 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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2Twist the antenna clockwise onto the antenna port on the side of the camera.

Connect antenna

3Attach 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.

Connect camera stand

Tighten thumb screws

4Connect 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.

5Remove the protective film from the front of the camera. If the film is not removed, it will block the built-in microphone and potentially affect the quality of the picture.

Peel protective film off camera

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Getting started

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.

Connect antenna to receiver

Step 2 of 3: Turning on the receiver

1Connect 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 number of obstructions between the camera and receiver.

Adjust the antenna on the receiver as necessary to provide the clearest reception.

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

Camera overview

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1Microphone: Built-in microphone.

2Lens: Camera lens.

3PIR Sensor: Passive IR motion sensor.

4Speaker: Speaker for intercom.

5Night Vision IR: Night vision IR LEDs.

6Pair: Pairing button. For more details, see “Pairing/adding cameras” on page 33.

7Antenna: Wireless antenna.

8Power Cable: Connect the included power adapter to the cable extending from the camera.

ATTENTION

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.

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Receiver overview

Receiver overview

Front panel buttons

Front panel buttons

 

Button

Function

 

 

: Motion Recording

Activate/deactivate Motion Recording.

 

 

: Manual Recording

Start/stop Manual Recording.

 

 

: Menu

Open Main Menu. Return to previous menu / exit menus.

 

 

 

/

: Volume Control

Increase / decrease volume on receiver. Scroll left / right

in menus.

 

 

 

/

: Channel Select

Change channel. Scroll up / down in menus.

 

 

 

: OK

 

In menus, confirm selection. While viewing, open Play-

 

back mode to view recorded video or uploaded images.

 

 

 

: Quad / Sequence Mode

Switch between Sequence and Quad (4-channel) viewing

mode.

 

 

 

: Screen Saver Mode

Activate/deactivate Screen Saver mode. see “Screen

Saver (digital picture frame) mode” on page 28.

 

 

: Talk

Activate Intercom (2-way-audio).

 

 

 

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Receiver overview

Back of receiver

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LW2730 Series

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*LW2930 Series uses a slide switch located on the side panel

1Wireless Antenna: Position the antenna as needed for best reception.

2Mounting Hole: Attach the included under-the-counter mount to mount the LCD receiver underneath a counter/cupboard or to a wall.

3Speaker: Speaker for two-way audio.

4SD Card Slot: Insert up to a 32GB SD card.

5USB Port: Used for Skype connectivity. For details, see “Viewing your camera remotely using Skype™” on page 38.

6AV OUT: Connect the Audio/Video cable to view video on an external TV or monitor (optional).

7Receiver Stand

8Power Input (DC5V): Connect the included power adapter.

9Microphone: Microphone for two-way audio.

10AV: Press to send the image to a connected TV or monitor (AV cable required).

NOTE: Screen Saver mode is not available if using AV-out.

11Joystick: Deletes files during Playback mode. See “Deleting video or image files” on page 25.

12ZOOM: Press to enable/disable Digital Zoom mode.

13Power: Slide switch to turn the LCD receiver ON/OFF*.

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Receiver overview

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.

NEW FULL MOTION SCAN

 

LED indicators

 

The blue lights indicate the following:

NEW: A new video file has been recorded to the SD card.

FULL: The SD card is full.

NOTE: The "Full" light will only appear if Overwrite 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

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.

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1File 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.

2-160602.AVI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seconds File

extension (.AVI)

 

 

 

(24-hour)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camera number

Minute

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Using the system

2Signal 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.

NOTE: If the signal is low (e.g.,1 or 2 bars) adjust the antennas, or reposition the cameras or receiver for best performance.

3Camera indicator: Displays the camera you are presently viewing.

4File Icon: Flashes yellow when writing data to the SD card.

SD card writing data

5SD 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.

6Overwrite icon: Indicates 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.

7Power Failure icon: Indicates 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.

8Recording Indicator: "REC" appears when recording is in progress.

9Time 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.

Main Menu

• Press

to exit menus without saving changes.

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Using the system

Viewing modes

There are four different viewing modes available on the system: single channel viewing, Auto SequenceViewingmode (viewindividual channels automatically insequence), Quadmode, 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.

NOTE: By default, Auto Sequence Viewing mode is enabled when you first power on the system, and when you exit Screen Saver mode.

Auto Sequence Viewing mode

Auto Sequence Viewing Mode switches between connected channels in full-screen.

Auto Sequence Example

 

CH 1

 

 

 

CH 2

 

 

 

CH 3

 

 

 

CH 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:

1Press .

NOTE:UsingQuadmodewithMotionRecordingisausefulrecording mode because it allows you to record the entire screen (up to4cameras)whenmotionisdetectedbyoneofthecameras. For more details, see “Motion recording” on page 19.

CH1 CH2

CH3 CH4

Quad mode

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Using the system

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:

1Select 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.

Zoom button

2When 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.

Zoom is activated

Press UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT to look at different parts of the image

3Press 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:

1Select the desired camera in full-screen mode (press UP/DOWN to select the channel) and press and hold the button. An audio icon appears on-screen.

2Talk in a normal speaking voice close to the LCD screen (approximately 12 in. / 30 cm).

3Release the button to hear a response from the camera.

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