Looxcie LXHD User manual

Power Switch
Wi-Fi ON = blinking blue
Power ON = blinking green
Power OFF= no light
Tip: To save power while recording,
turn Wi-Fi off when not using
Looxcie mobile app.
Battery Latch
Slide to release battery
Battery
USB Port
Charge or connect to computer
Microphone
Record Light
Red = Recording
Camera Lens
Record Button
Start & stop recording
Instant Clip Button
Instantly create 30-sec clips
Wi-Fi ON
Power ON
Power OFF
USER MANUAL
Version 1.0
FEATURES
> Full HD recording up to
1080p @30fps or 720p @60fps
> 480p mobile streaming for sharing a live
feed anytime, anywhere
> Simultaneous streaming & recording
> Sleek, hands-free design with a wide
range of mounting options
> Instant sharing over mobile
networks to Facebook and web
> Mobile app for viewfinder and controls
> Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
> Weather-resistant enclosure for use in
virtually any climate
> Low-light sensor for use in dim lighting
> Unique Instant Clip button for creating
“instant replays” of what just happened
> Protective lens filter
> Rechargeable and replaceable battery
> Supports microSDHC card up to 32GB
(Class 4 type; Card not included)
ACCESSORIES
Looxcie HD features a variety of mounting
accessories for hats, helmets, tripods, bikes,
cars & more.
Click here to shop Looxcie HD accessories.

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CHARGE
Fully charge battery before first use.
1. Remove rubber rear panel cover. Confirm power switch is
in OFF position (closest to micro-USB port).
2. Plug USB Cable into camera’s micro-USB port.
3. Plug USB Cable into USB port on computer or AC adapter.
(Power switch blinks green.)
4. Power switch turns solid green when fully charged.
5. Replace rubber rear panel cover to ensure weather-resistance.
DOWNLOAD
LOOXCIEDESKTOP UTILITY (compatibility page 6)
Click here to install LooxcieDesktop for firmware updates
& transfering video to your computer.
1. Download, install & launch LooxcieDesktop on PC or Mac.
2. Slide camera power switch to ON position & connect to
computer via USB cable.
3. Install firmware updates if available.
4. Select “Manage” to copy or delete video clips & raw video buffer.
Note: To download raw video buffer, first copy & delete video clips.
LOOXCIE MOBILE APP (compatibility page 6)
Click here to download Looxcie mobile app for Android or iOS.
1. Download & launch Looxcie app on smartphone or tablet.
2. Setup Looxcie account & follow login steps.
3. Record & stream live video or watch friend & community videos.
Note: To live stream, connect to mobile network (3G or 4G).
BATTERY
1. Align metal prongs on battery & camera.
2. Insert front battery hooks into camera.
3. Close back of battery to lock in place.
4. To release battery, slide battery latch on
rear panel.
Note: Battery is replaceable.
SETUP
MEMORY CARD
1. Memory card is not included.
2. Slide silver slot toward USB port to unlock
and then lift to open (as shown below).
3. Insert card with metal prongs facing down
directly on top of metal prongs in slot.
4. Close slot & slide forward to lock in place.
Make sure card is seated properly.
(Card should lie flat.)
Note: Camera requires Class 4 (or higher)
microSDHC card & supports up to 32GB.
GETTING STARTED

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CONNECT
Android
1. Slide camera power switch to Wi-Fi ON
(farthest from micro-USB port).
2. Turn on your smartphone’s or tablet’s Wi-Fi (under Settings).
3. Launch Looxcie mobile app & login or record offline.
4. Tap red camera button to choose from camera modes.
5. Select your “Looxcie_######” or “LX-HD” from connection options.
6. Follow connections help steps on next screen.
If you are unable to connect after following the steps above,
see troubleshooting section on pages 7 & 8.
iOS
1. Slide camera power switch to Wi-Fi ON
(farthest from micro-USB port).
2. Turn on your smartphone’s or tablet’s Wi-Fi (under Settings).
3. Select your “Looxcie_######” from list of Wi-Fi networks.
4. Launch Looxcie mobile app & login or record offline.
5. Tap red camera button to choose from camera modes.
6. Select your “Looxcie_######” or “LX-HD” from connection options.
7. Follow connections help steps on next screen.
If you are unable to connect after following the steps above,
see troubleshooting section on pages 7 & 8.
GETTING STARTED

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MY VIDEOS – ON CLOUD
View & share your streams.
1. Tap “My Videos” then “On Cloud”.
2. Tap on stream title (iOS) OR option button (Android).
3. Choose actions from the control panel.
Delete: Select to permanently delete stream from cloud.
Stop Sharing: Select to stop sharing stream to viewers.
Add Remove: Select to add or remove viewers.
Share Link: Select to email viewing link to friend.
Post: Select to post viewing link to Facebook.
MY VIDEOS – ON CAMERA
View & share your videos & clips.
> Tap “My Videos” then “On Camera”.
VIDEO – From buffer mode.
1. Tap “My Instant Replay Video” (iOS) OR “Videos”
(Android) to view video loop & create new clips.
2. To create new clip, tap “New Clip”.
3. Select start & end time for clip & add title.
CLIPS – From record mode OR 30- sec instant clips.
1. Tap options button next to clip title.
2. Choose actions from the control panel.
Edit: Select to edit clip title.
Play: Select to play clip.
Download: Select to save clip to your mobile device.
LOGIN
> Create Looxcie account using email or Facebook.
Note: Connect using Facebook to add Facebook friends
as contacts, post automatic status updates & stream live
to Looxcie App for Facebook.
HOME SCREEN
LIVE STREAMS & VIDEOS – VIEWING
1. Choose from community, recent, or friends videos.
2. To view videos, tap on individual thumbnails.
3. To view public videos by category, tap on
“Community Channels” and choose from the options.
HOME SCREEN CONTROLS
My Videos: Select to view & share your streams & videos.
Friends: Select to add friends to invite to your streams.
Camera: Select to stream, record & instant replay.
Help: Select to get more information about Looxcie app.
Settings: Select to access account settings & general info.
LOOXCIE MOBILE APP
iOS shown here.
Android appears
differently.
iOS shown here.
Android appears
differently.

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STREAM VIDEO
Broadcast public or invite-only live streams.
1. Tap “Stream” then tap “Public” or “Invite Friends”.
2. Tap “Select” to add viewers to your stream.
3. Add title & choose category for stream.
4. Tap Broadcaster Options button to choose timer.
5. Tap red broadcast button to start streaming.
Note: Tap “Camera” to stream with your smartphone’s
or tablet’s front or back camera.
BROADCAST CONTROLS
Options: Select to edit title & choose light mode.
Invite: Select to invite friends to view your stream.
Broadcast: Select to start & end live streaming.
Viewers: Select to see your stream’s viewer history.
Mute: Select to mute your stream’s audio.
FRIENDS
Add contacts as friends to invite them to view streams.
1. Tap + to add contacts to your Looxcie friends.
2. Add contacts from email, address book & Facebook.
3. Use back button to view friends, sent invitations &
received invitations.
CAMERA
Live stream, record and instant replay.
> Tap red camera button to choose from camera modes.
RECORD VIDEO
Record like a regular HD camcorder.
1. Tap “Record Video”.
2. Choose resolution & light mode.
3. Tap record button in app or on camera to start &
stop recording.
4. To view & share video, tap “My Videos”.
Note: Tap battery symbol to view camera battery %.
BUFFER VIDEO
Record loop video & create “instant replay” clips.
1. Tap “Buffer”.
2. Choose resolution & light mode.
3. Tap on/off switch to start & stop recording.
4. Tap “Instant Clip” in app or instant clip button on
camera to instantly save a clip of last 30 seconds.
5. To view & share video, tap “My Videos”.
Note: Tap battery symbol to view camera battery level.
LOOXCIE MOBILE APP
iOS shown here.
Android may
appear differently.
Broadcaster Options:
Select to choose
broadcast time & start
chat with viewers.

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Memory Activity Resolution Record Time Battery Life
32 GB
Stream VGA Up to 1 hr Up to 40 mn
Record
(23 GB)
1080p @ 30fps
720p @ 60fps
720p @ 48fps
720p @ 30fps
Up to 2.5 hr
Up to 2.5 hr
Up to 3.5 hr
Up to 5 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1.5 hr
Buffer
(9GB)
1080p @ 30fps
720p @ 60fps
720p @ 48fps
720p @ 30fps
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1.5 hr
Up to 2 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1.5 hr
16GB
Stream VGA Up to 30 mn Up to 40 mn
Record
(12 GB)
1080p @ 30fps
720p @ 60fps
720p @ 48fps
720p @ 30fps
Up to 1.25 hr
Up to 1.25 hr
Up to 2 hr
Up to 2.5 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1.5 hr
Buffer
(4 GB)
1080p @ 30fps
720p @ 60fps
720p @ 48fps
720p @ 30fps
Up to 30 mn
Up to 30 mn
Up to 45 mn
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1.5 hr
8GB
Stream VGA Up to 15 mn Up to 40 mn
Record
(6 GB)
1080p @ 30fps
720p @ 60fps
720p @ 48fps
720p @ 30fps
Up to 45 mn
Up to 45 mn
Up to 1.25 hr
Up to 1.5 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1.5 hr
Buffer
(2 GB)
1080p @ 30fps
720p @ 60fps
720p @ 48fps
720p @ 30fps
Up to 15 mn
Up to 15 mn
Up to 20 mn
Up to 30 mn
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1.5 hr
4GB
Stream VGA Up to 10 mn Up to 40 mn
Record
(3 GB)
1080p @ 30fps
720p @ 60fps
720p @ 48fps
720p @ 30fps
Up to 25 mn
Up to 25 mn
Up to 40 mn
Up to 50 mn
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1.5 hr
Buffer
(1 GB)
1080p @ 30fps
720p @ 60fps
720p @ 48fps
720p @ 30fps
Up to 10 mn
Up to 10 mn
Up to 15 mn
Up to 30 mn
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1 hr
Up to 1.5 hr
CAMERA SPECS
CAMERA BODY
> Weather-resistant enclosure
> Wi-Fi connectivity
> Replaceable 1250mAh lithium polymer battery
> MicroSDHC card slot: minimum class 4,
maximum 32GB
> Micro-USB port for charging battery and
connection to computer
> Dimensions: 1” x 1.25” x 3.75”
(2.6cm x 3.2cm x 9.6cm)
> Weight: 2.6oz (74g)
CAMERA SENSOR & VIDEO
> Selectable video resolution (1080p & 720p)
> Low-light sensor (650 mV/lux-sec)
> Automatic light correction for indoor/outdoor
operation
> High-quality CMOS sensor with 75° FOV
> Clips saved in iTunes-compatible format (mp4)
COMPATIBILITY
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
> Looxcie mobile app (free download)
> Smartphone or tablet with Android 2.3.3 or
higher or with iOS 5.0 or higher
> Looxcie desktop application (free download)
> Computer running Mac OS X (10.5 and up) or
Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista,
Windows 7, Windows 8
> 1 available USB Port
TECH SPECS

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TROUBLESHOOTING
My Looxcie HD is not operating.
> Looxcie HD will NOT be recognized by the computer or
operate without a microSD card properly installed. If a
microSD card is not installed (or not installed properly) the
red record light and the green/blue power switch light will
blink repeatedly. Install (or properly seat) microSD card.
My Looxcie HD is not recognized by my computer when I
try to connect it via USB.
1. Looxcie HD will NOT be recognized by the computer or
operate without a microSD card properly installed. If a
microSD card is not installed (or not installed properly)
the red record light and the green/blue power switch
light will blink repeatedly. Install (or properly seat) mi-
croSD card.
2. With device not connected to your computer, turn the de-
vice “off” for a few seconds, and then turn it “on” and wait
for the device to complete its internal start-up process
(usually takes about 5 seconds).
3. Connect Looxcie HD to your computer from a direct USB
port on your computer (not a USB splitter or hub)
My Looxcie HD won’t connect to my smartphone. I see the
Looxcie HD in my Wi-Fi device list, but it refuses to connect.
> Your Looxcie HD “remembers” the device that it was last
connected to, and won’t let you connect to another device
unless you clear this information from your Looxcie video
cam. See instructions on next page.
TROUBLESHOOTING
POWER ON RECORD OR STREAM
1. Record Light = Red for 2 Sec
2. Power Switch = Blue & Green for 2 Sec
3. Power Switch = Blinks Green every 3 Sec
> Record Light = Red
> Power Switch = Blinks Blue & Green every 3 Sec
Wi-Fi ON CHARGING
1. Power Switch = Blue for 2 Sec
2. Power Switch = Blinks Blue every 3 Sec
1. Power Switch = Blinks Green
2. Power Switch = Solid Green (fully charged)
POWER OFF LOW BATTERY
> Power Switch = Blinks Green 3 times > Power Switch = Blinks Green 2 times every 5 Sec
LIGHT MODES
Wi-Fi ON
Power ON
Power OFF

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SUPPORT
Online Support
Click here to email questions to our support team.
U.S. Phone Support
Call: 1-855-LOOXCIE (566-9243) or [phone]
Available Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time
REGISTRATION
Product Registration
Register your product to protect your warranty, and
to sign up to receive important product notifications.
Click here to register your product.
Copyright © 2013 Looxcie, Inc.
All rights reserved. Looxcie and the Looxcie logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Looxcie, Inc. US and international
patents pending. Looxcie Model: LXHD
Follow these steps to connect your Looxcie video cam to a
different Android or iOS smartphone or tablet.
Android
1. Hold record button & slide power switch to Wi-Fi ON
(farthest from micro-USB port). Continue holding
button until switch glows green & then blinks blue
every 3 seconds.
2. Turn on smartphone’s or tablet’s Wi-Fi
(under Settings).
iOS
1. Hold instant clip button & slide power switch to
Wi-Fi ON (farthest from micro-USB port). Continue
holding button until switch glows green.
2. Turn on smartphone’s or tablet’s Wi-Fi
(under Settings).
3. Select your “Looxcie_######” from list of
Wi-Fi networks.
My Looxcie HD is not connecting to the Looxcie app.
> If your Looxcie HD was previously paired with another
phone, it will not be able to be paired with a different
phone unless you first clear the ownership register on the
video cam device.
> The Looxcie mobile app will not connect if it is configured
for a different Looxcie model. Please check the settings
screen and ensure that the proper Looxcie model is
configured.
TROUBLESHOOTING