mCam DMC2161 - Surveillance Camera Lorex - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL mCam DMC2161 Lorex

Lorex Technology Inc.

300 Alden Road, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 4C1

Lorex Corporation.

3700 Koppers Street, Suite 504, Baltimore, Maryland, 21227

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Under the copyright laws, this documentation may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form, in whole or part without the prior written consent of Lorex Technology Inc., except in the manner described in the documentation.

© Copyright 2007. Lorex Technology Inc., 300 Alden Road, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 4C1

Document Revision 4.0

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuit 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 communication. 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna increases the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to switch the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experience radio or television technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

ALWAYS USE DISCRETION WHEN INSTALLING VIDEO AND AUDIO SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS PERCEIVED PRIVACY. INQUIRE REGARDING FEDERAL, STATE AND OR LOCAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE LAWFUL INSTALLATION OF VIDEO AND OR AUDIO RECORDING OR SURVEILLANCE. PARTY CONSENT MAY BE REQUIRED

Current rating per camera should not exceed 300mA if on board power from the video capture device is used.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual is designed to provide you with in depth instruction for the use of mCAM products. We recognize that most functions and features of mCAM hardware and the mCAM software are intuitive by design. However, for functions and features that are not perfectly clear we have developed a couple of icons to convey important information or instruction to you. The icons you will see throughout this manual are as follows:

INFO – Provides additional information about a feature or function to help you understand our products better.

WARNING – Provides information on features and functions that may depend on other factors or yield unexpected results.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Software Installation 2 - 4
2 Setting up the Hardware 5
3 Using the mCAM Application

Main Menu 6-7

Set Start Page

Local Surveillance 8

Play/Stop Video

Mute/Unmute Volume

Record Video

Take Snapshots

Select Device 9

Select Video Device

Select Audio Device

Archive 10 - 11

Search Archive

View Recordings and Snapshots

Motion Detection 12 - 13

Set Days and Time

Set Actions

Set Sensitivity

Scheduled Events 14 - 15

Set Days and Time

Set Actions

Preferences 16

Delete Recordings

Delete Snapshots

Email

Set Start Page

Select Language 17

About 18

4 Remote Surveillance 19

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I SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

This section will show you how to install the mCAM Application onto your computer.

1

Insert the mCAM application software CD into your computer's CD-Rom drive.

The CD will automatically start the installation program. Follow the on-screen prompts.

Minimum System Requirements:

• Windows XP
• Pentium IV
  • 256MB RAM (512MB recommended)
• 200MB storage
• Windows Media Center™ is required if you wish to run the enclosed Media Center software
• Internet connection (DSL or cable modem)
• Windows Media Player 9 or above for remote connectivity
  * Check www.lorexcctv.com for the most recent software version.

Lorex MediaCam - InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Lorex MediaCam The InstallShield(R) Wizard will install Lorex MediaCam on your computer. To continue, click Next: WARNING: This program is protected by copyright law and interprofessional treaties. Next > Cancel

LOREX MediaCom - InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC. SOFTWARE LICENSE BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGGIED TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. DO NOT INSTALL THIS SOFTWARE UNTIL YOU HAVE CAFERFULL READ AND AGREED TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGGIED TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, STOP THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. IF YOU INSTALL THIS SOFTWARE, YOU WILL BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. LICENSE: Strategic Data International Inc. grants you the right to use the enclosed program (the "Software"). You will not use, copy, modify, print, sell, or transfer the Software or any portion thereof except as provided for in the Agreement. You want: (1) like the Software on a single computer with a core and on a single remote computer without a core; (2) Copy the Software solely for backup or archival purposes. Accept the terms in the license agreement. I do not accept the terms in the license agreement 3 < Back Next > Cancel

If the CD does not start the installation automatically:

Open My Computer

Double-Click on your CD-Rom Icon

Double-Click on Setup.exe

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Corex MediaCam - InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation. If you want to review or change any of your installation settings, click Back. Click Cancel to exit the words. Current Settings Setup Types: Typical Destination Folder: C:\Program Files\Strategic Insta\MediaCam\ User Information: Name: Sink Levels Company: Computers by Design Inc. Text Wizard 4 < Back Install Cancel

Lorex MediaCam - InstallShield Wizard Installing Lorex MediaCam The program features you selected are being installed. Please work while the InstallShield installed contains Lorex MediaCam. This may take several minutes. Status: InstallShield is completed.

To Forex MediaCam - InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Completed Setup has finished installing Forex MediaCam. Some program files might have been updated since you purchased your copy of Forex MediaCam. Your Internet connection can be used to make sure that you have the wireless updates. Yes, check for program updates (Recommended) offer the setup completes.

The automatic update must have an active internet connection to function.

Make sure to check for the most recent program updates.

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Installation Procedure – This section will show you how to connect your mCAM camera to your computer.

All Lorex® mCAM Cameras feature a simple USB interface to your computer.

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Plug the USB connector into your computers USB port

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Mount your camera

Universal mounting bracket/stand and clip allows you to place mCAM anywhere.

Clip Mount

Wall Mount

Stand Mount

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The camera will be detected by your computer. Follow the wizard steps below.

Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking to your computer on the hardware installation C.D. or on the Windows Update Web also with your permission Find our access tool Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software? ○ Yes, this time only ○ Yes, now and every time I connect a device ○ No, not the bird Click Next to continue. 3

Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for PC Camera If your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk, insert it now. What do you want the wizard to do? Install the software automatically. I recommend Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) Click Next to continue. < Back Next > Cancel 4

Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software... KODIM INIC 90 Web Camera Image To C:\WINDOWS\Windows\Software\2003.exe 5< Back Next Cancel

Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for: KODIM KMC30 Web Camera The hardware you installed will not work until you restart your computer. Click Finish to close the wizard. < Back Finish Cancel 6

System Settings Change Windows has installed installing new devices. The software that supports your device requires that you restart your computer. This must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect. Do you want to restart your computer now? Yes No 7

Restart your computer before opening the mCam application.

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This section will familiarize you the mCAM Software application.

mCAM can run as a Media Center™ application (on computers with Windows Media Center™) or as a web browser application on other Windows operating systems.

For Systems with Microsoft MediaCenter™ navigate to "More Programs"

More Programs Current programs current email

B Select the mCAM icon to open the mCAM Application.

Use the arrow keys and the OK button on your remote control to navigate and select functions.

2A For Systems using other Windows operating systems* (see minimum system requirements)

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Select Start --> All Programs --> Lorex mCAM --> mCAM to access the Main Menu. This will launch mCAM in your web browser.

B Allow Active Content from the Security Bar (one time only)

This will allow the ActiveX control to run for this session, but you will need to do this every time you run the application:

1. Click on the Security bar, and select 'Allow Blocked Content' from the dropdown menu.
2. Click on the 'Yes' button on the security warning.

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Allow Blocked Content... What's the Risk? Information Bar Help Security Warning Allowing active content such as script and ActiveX controls can be useful, but active content might also have your computer. Are you sure you want to let the file run active content? Yes No

Main Menu Select Main Menu as the default setting to take you to the Main Menu everytime you open the application. Main Menu Local Surveillance Archive Motion Detection Scheduled Events Default Start Page Local Surveillance Local Surveillance Main Menu Local Surveillance Select Local Surveillance as the default setting to bypass the Main Menu and go to the Local Surveillance page when you open the application. Local Surveillance Select Device Local Surveillance Archive Motion Detection Select the arrow keys from within the Quick Jump Tool bar of the application to access more menu items without going back to the Main Menu.

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Default Start Page

You can set the Default Start Page to Local Surveillance or to Main Menu screen.

Select Main Menu as the default setting to take you to the Main Menu every time you open the application.

Main Menu Local Surveillance Archive Motion Detection Scheduled Events Default Start Page LOREX Local Surveillance Main Menu

Select Local Surveillance as the default setting to bypass the Main Menu and go to the Local Surveillance page when you open the application.

Local Surveillance Play/Stop Select Device LOREX Local Surveillance Archive Masked Detection

Select the arrow keys from within the Quick Jump Tool bar of the application to access more menu items without going back to the Main Menu

Default Start Page

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3 USING THE mCAM APPLICATION

This page is where you can view live video from your mCAM.

Press to Play live video. Press to Stop live video.

Press to Mute the volume. Press to Unmute the volume.

Press to record live video. Press to stop recording.

Press to take a picture of the live video at any given instant.

Press to broadcast live video Press to Stop broadcasting live video.

* Refer to Remote Surveillance section (page 19) in this manual.

Local Surveillance Play/Stop Select Device LOREX Local Surveillance Archive Motion Detection

Video must be playing in the Local Surveillance window for Motion Detection and Scheduled Events to function.

You must use the arrows and the OK button on your remote to select Play, Stop, Mute and Record.

If the video screen is flashing with a red frame, the software is detecting motion. See page 12.

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This page allows you to select the video and audio device you want to monitor.

Select Video Device

Select the camera you wish to monitor.

Select Audio Device

Select the audio device you wish to monitor.

Save Changes

Save your changes before leaving this page.

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Only video and audio devices plugged in will be displayed.

Local Surveillance will use the video and audio devices selected here.

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This page allows you to retrieve previously saved recordings and snapshots.

1 Specify and Search

Set search criteria, by specifying year, month and day.

Select Recordings or Snapshots.

Search Archive

Press the Search Archive button.

2 Select Item

Select the item you wish to view.

Prev 7

Next 7

Press the arrows to view more archived items.

View

Delete

Select to view or delete items in the archive.

1 Specify and Search Year 06 ALL Month 02 ALL Day 27 ALL Recordings Archive Snapshots Archive Search Archive 2 Select Item Prev 7 Next 7 Feb. 15, 06 09:28 pm Feb. 15, 06 09:01 pm Feb. 15, 06 08:40 pm Feb. 15, 06 08:35 pm Feb. 15, 06 08:33 pm Feb. 15, 06 08:26 pm Feb. 15, 06 08:25 pm Local Surveillance Archive Motion Detection

Selecting ALL for the Year will search the archive for items created in that year. Selecting ALL for Month will search the archive for items created in that month for the year specified. Selecting ALL for the Day will search the archive for items created on that day in the month and year specified.

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Recordings Archive

Play/pause the current recording.

Stop playback of the current recording.

Delete current recording from archive.

Mute/unmute the volume.

Press to view additional recordings.

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Recordings will play automatically when the Recordings Viewer starts.

Deleting the recording or snapshot will permanently remove it from the archive.

Snapshots Archive

Delete current recording from the archive.

Press to view additional snapshots.

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Archive

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3 USING THE mCAM APPLICATION

This page will help you setup your camera to record video and take snapshots automatically based on movement within your camera's field of view.

1 Set Days

Select which days of the week mCAM will monitor for motion.

2 Set Time

Select the time range mCAM will monitor for motion on the days selected above.

3 Next

Save Changes

Save your changes before leaving this page.

Motion Detection 1 Set Days Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 2 Set Time Start am End am 12 00 pm 12 00 pm 3 Next Save Changes Set Actions Set Sensitivity LOREX Local Surveillance Archive Motion Mobile.com

Motion detection is turned on only if at least one day is selected.

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1 Set Actions

Select one or more actions for mCAM to take when motion is detected: Record, Take Snap Shot or Send Email with Snap Shot.

Save Changes

Save your changes before leaving this page.

1 Set Actions For 12:00 am, Record Video Duration hr min 00 : 01 Snapshot Email Snapshot [e-mail] 2 Next Save Changes Set Days and Time Set Sensitivity LOREX Local Surveillance Archive Motion Detection

1 Motion Level

Select the level of motion required for mCAM to trigger an action.

2 Light Level

Select the level of light in your environment.

Save Changes

Save your changes before leaving this page.

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In order to use the e-mail snapshot feature, you must set your outgoing mail settings on the Preferences page.

A higher Motion Level means greater sensitivity to small movement. A higher Light Level makes the camera less sensitive to motion in darker areas.

Try different Motion and Light Level settings until the desired results have been achieved.

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This page will help you set up the mCAM application to record video or take snapshots based on certain days at specific times.

1 Set Days

Select which days of the week mCAM will schedule an event.

2 Set Time

Set the time of the selected days you would like the event to start.

3 Next Save Changes

Save your changes before leaving this page.

Scheduled Events 1 Set Days Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 2 Set Time Start 12 : 00 AHTML pm 3 Next Save Changes Set Actions LOREX BlimationCom Local Surveillance Archive Motion Detection

Scheduled Events are turned on only if at least one day is selected.

Video will record at the time specified.

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1 Set Actions

Select one or more actions for mCAM to take when motion is detected: Record, Take Snap Shot or Send Email with Snap Shot.

2 Next Save Changes

Save your changes before leaving this page.

Scheduled Events For 09:26 pm, Mon. Tue, Wed. Thu, Fri. Sat. Sun. Record Video Duration hr min 00 01 Snapshot Email Snapshot [e-mail] Save Changes Set Days and Time LOREX Local Surveillance Archive Motion Detection

Duration is how long video will be recorded when an event is triggered.

In order to use the e-mail snapshot feature, you must set your outgoing mail settings on the Preferences page.

Settings are independent of the Set Actions page in the Motion Detection section with the exception of the email address.

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3 USING THE mCAM APPLICATION

This page is where you may setup system wide mCAM Application parameters.

Delete Recordings

Select the recordings to be purged from the recordings archive by age. Select Save Changes to purge the recordings archive.

Delete Snapshots

Select the snapshots to be purged from the snapshots archive by age. Select Save Changes to purge the snapshots archive.

Email/SMTP

Enter your local email address. Enter your outgoing mail (SMTP) server address.

Username/Password

Enter the logon information for your outbound SMTP email server. Enter your email password.

Save Changes

Save your changes.

Preferences Delete Recordings Never After 1 Day After 1 Week After 1 Month After 1 Year Delete Snapshots Never After 1 Day After 1 Week After 1 Month After 1 Year Email/SMTP [e-mail] smtp.YourDomain.com Username/Password YourUserName YourPassword Save Changes LOREX onCom Local Surveillance Archive Motion Detection

The Email and SMTP addresses as well as the Username and Password is the same information you enter when you configure email applications for outbound email such as Outlook or Outlook Express.

You can return to the Preferences page at any time to purge the archive of unwanted items.

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This page allows you to select your preferred language.

Select Language English Español Français Italiano Deutsch Save Changes LOREX in Com Local Surveillance Archive Motion Detection

Make sure you save your changes.

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This page provides our support contact information and your software version.

Lorex Technology® mCam Copyright Lorex Technology Inc. & Core Video Inc. Version 1.20.20 Sales & Support: U.S./Canada: 1-888-425LOREX International: 1-800-425-67390 e-mail: [e-mail] LOREX and Caret Local Surveillance Archive Motion Detection

If you call technical support you will need your software version number.

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InstallShield Wizard Available Program Updates The following updates are available on the internet, The Update Service did not find updates for your application

You can check for software updates, FAQs by clicking Start/Programs/Lorex mCAM/ Check for updates.

4

REMOTE SURVEILLANCE

Windows Media Player

This section will familiarize you with using Windows Media Player to remotely view your camera.

ON YOUR LOCAL COMPUTER IN THE LOCAL SURVEILLANCE SCREEN (the computer running the mCAM application)

Press the Broadcast Button

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Note: Do not close the Local Surveillance Screen as this will disconnect the broadcasting.

ON YOUR REMOTE COMPUTER

Open Windows Media Player

(click Start/All Programs/Accessories/Entertainment/Windows Media Player)

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From Windows Media Player

screen, select menu item File --> Open URL.

Windows Media Player File View Play Tools Help Open... Ctrl+O Open URL... Ctrl+U Says As... Close Ctrl+W

Enter the URL - http://a.b.c.d:9868 - where a.b.c.d is the IP address of the computer running the mCAM application. Click OK.

Open URL Enter the URL or path to a media file on the Internet, your computer, or your network that you want to play. Open: Http (F192.160.1.100.0068 OK Cancel Browse...

You will now view live video streaming via Windows Media Player.

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For detailed information about determining your IP address, configuring your router, and port forwarding, please visit our website www.lorex-cctv.com and click Consumer Guides Section to view Guide on Port Forwarding a Router

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