Lorex LW2020 Series Instruction Manual

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LW2020 / LW2030 Series - LIVE Connect
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I have Skype™. Why do I need to create a Skype account for the
Gateway?
A: The Gateway requires its own Skype account so you can access it from your personal Skype
account. Create a Skype account for the Gateway (See “Setting up the Gateway” on page 18 of the
User’s Guide for instructions). Then, sign into it and add your personal Skype account to its
Contacts. When you sign back into your personal Skype account, you can access the cameras by
calling the Gateway—just like calling any one of your Skype contacts.
Q: Why don’t I get a picture when I make a Skype Video Call to the
Gateway?
A: Use the standard Call button in Skype, rather than Video Call, to call the Gateway and access
your cameras.
Q: How long does it take to connect via Skype?
A: Depending on the speed of your Internet connection, it usually takes between 15 and 25
seconds to initiate your call and start streaming video from the camera.
Q: Why are my Skype calls to the Gateway getting disconnected?
A: Connecting to the Gateway using Skype requires a constant Internet connection. If the
connection is interrupted, the call to the Gateway may be disconnected. This can happen in areas
where the signal strength to your wireless or mobile network is weak.
If Skype calls to the Gateway are being disconnected on your iPhone or iPad, ensure your iPhone
or iPad is running the latest version of iOS and Skype available.
If Skype calls to the Gateway are being disconnected on your home wireless network, it may be
because the digital wireless signal from the Gateway and cameras is colliding with the signal
from your wireless router. The solution to this is to disable auto-channel scanning on your
wireless router and lock the router to a single channel. See the end of this FAQ for an example
illustration of how to do this.

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Q: Why does the image appear pixilated when I connect to the camera
through Skype?
A: Viewing the camera through Skype requires a consistent connection to the Gateway, which
takes longer to establish than the initial video connection. Because of this, the image may appear
pixilated at first, but it should improve within a few seconds, depending on your Internet
connection.
NOTE: Image quality is dependent on a high-speed Internet connection and may be affected by
Internet traffic or by the speed of your mobile or wireless network.
Q: Why does it take so long to connect to the Gateway through Skype
on my iPhone®?
A: The connection depends on the speed of your mobile or wireless network. Please allow around
15 to 25 seconds to connect to the camera.
Q: What Skype app do I use to connect to the Gateway on my iPhone®
or iPad®?
A: For the iPhone®, use the Skype app (available for free from the app store). For the iPad®, use
the Skype for iPad app (available for free from the app store).
Q: Does the Gateway accept calls from any Skype account?
A: No, the Gateway will only accept calls from users in its Contact list.
Q: Can a remote user call the camera through Skype while I am
viewing it on my handheld monitor (LW2030 Series only)?
A: Yes, but the camera cannot be viewed on Skype and the handheld monitor at the same time.
When a user connects to the camera through Skype, the handheld monitor stops showing the
camera and displays "REMOTE MONITOR ON". You can reject the Skype user by pressing the
channel button (1, 2, 3, or 4) of the camera you are viewing.
NOTE: On Skype, the image will freeze if the call is rejected by the handheld monitor. If this
happens, you must end the call and re-call the Gateway before you can view the camera.
Can multiple users call the Gateway through Skype at the same time?
A: No, only one user may connect at a time. The Gateway will reject calls if someone is already
connected through Skype. Because the Gateway will accept calls from any Skype account in its
contact list, you should carefully consider who you add to the Gateway‘s contact list.
NOTE: The message "The Lorex LIVE! system is already in use. Please try again later. Thank
you." appears when somebody is already connected to the gateway.

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Q: My camera is plugged in but am not receiving an image on the
handheld monitor or through Skype.
A: Make sure the camera power adapter is firmly connected and the power switch is in the ‘ON’
position. Also, make sure you have the correct camera channel selected (change camera
channels using the 1, 2, 3, and 4buttons on the monitor or by typing cam1, cam2, cam3, or cam4
into the message box when connected through Skype).
NOTE: To open the message box, click (Show IM) on PC or (Toggle Chat) on Mac.
Q: Why am I not able to connect to the Gateway through Skype?
A: If this is the first time you are trying to connect to the Gateway through Skype, follow the
instructions in “Setting up the Gateway” on page 18 of the User’s Guide. If you have followed the
instructions and still can’t connect, check the following:
• Is your Gateway on and connected to your home router?
• Is the camera charged or plugged in and is the power switch in the ’ON’ position?
• If you have Windows XP® or Vista®, is UPnP enabled on your PC? See “Appendix A: Enabling
UPnP” on page 43 in the User’s Guide for details.
• Do you have anti-virus or firewall software running on your PC? It may be blocking your
computer from detecting the Gateway. Temporarily disable your anti-virus or firewall software
while you complete the setup instructions under "Setting up the Gateway" in the User’s Guide.
Once you have completed setup and have confirmed that you can see the camera(s) using
Skype, you can re-enable your anti-virus or firewall software.
• Have you created a unique Skype account for the Gateway? This account must be different
than your personal Skype account to connect through your personal account. You must also
configure the Gateway to use this account. See “Step 2: Assign a Skype account to the Gateway”
on page 20 of the User’s Guide for instructions.
• Have you added your personal Skype account to the Contact list for your Gateway account?
The Gateway will only answer calls from users in its Contact list.
• Do you have the latest version of Skype installed?
Q: How do I copy snapshots and video to my computer?
A: Remove the microSD card by using your fingernail or a thin object to release the card. Insert
the microSD card into the included SD card adapter and slide the notch to LOCK. Insert the SD
card into your computer's SD card reader. If your computer does not have a built-in SD card slot,
you will have to purchase a separate SD card reader. Your computer (PC or Mac) should load the
card like a standard drive. Copy or move the files from the SD card to a location on your hard disk.
Q: What is the default username and password for the Gateway?
A: The default username is admin, and the default password is admin.

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Q: I have forgotten the password for my Gateway. What can I do?
A: First, try to login using the default username and password. Type admin in the Username and
Password fields and click Log-in.
If that does not work, you can reset the Gateway to factory default settings. Please note that this
will cause the Gateway to forget the Skype account username and password that you have
assigned to it, and you will have to re-complete the basic setup to access the Gateway through
Skype.
NOTE: You can still use the same Skype account to access your Gateway that you used before
the reset, but you will have to complete the basic setup to re-assign it to the Gateway.
NOTE: If you have forgotten the username and
password for a Skype account, visit www.skype.com
for support.
Using a paper clip, press and hold the
RESET button for 10-15 seconds to reset
the Gateway. You will have to
re-complete the basic setup to connect
to the Gateway using Skype
To reset the Gateway to factory default settings:
• Using a paper clip, press and hold the RESET
button at the back of the Gateway for 10-15
seconds and then remove it. Allow some time for
the Gateway to reset. When you log into the
Gateway again, you will be prompted to
re-complete the basic setup.
Q: How do I pair cameras?
A: The camera included with your device has already been paired up with the Gateway and
handheld monitor (LW2030 Series only). You can pair cameras using either the Gateway or the
handheld monitor. If for any reason your Gateway/handheld monitor and camera are not paired
up, or you wish to add additional cameras, perform the following:
To pair cameras using the Gateway:
1 Log in to your Gateway. If you don’t know how to log on to your Gateway, see the "Configuring
Gateway Menus" section on page 34 in the User’s Guide for detailed instructions.
2 Click Advanced then select the Camera tab.
3 Place the camera you wish to pair one foot apart from the gateway.
4 Turn on the camera that you wish to pair. If the camera is already on, turn it off and then on
again.
5 Under Default, select the checkbox beside the channel that you wish to pair the camera to.
Select checkbox Pairing button
6 Click the Pairing button. The camera icon glows green ( ) when the camera has been
paired.

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NOTE: Pairing a camera with the Gateway automatically adds the camera to the handheld
monitor.
To pair cameras using the handheld monitor (LW2030 Series only):
1 Turn off the camera that you wish to pair. Then, turn the camera back on.
2 Select the channel that you wish to pair the camera to by pressing 1, 2, 3 or 4 on the handheld
monitor. Place the camera that you wish to pair one foot apart from the handheld monitor.
Channel buttons (1~4)
Place 1 ft apart
3 Press the Menu button on the monitor.
4 Press or and select Pair, and then press the OK button. When the camera has been
successfully paired with the monitor, a "Device Found" message appears.
NOTE: Pairing a camera with the handheld monitor automatically adds the camera to the
Gateway.
Q: Why is my picture not as clear via Skype compared to my handheld
monitor?
A: Video is transmitted at a resolution
of VGA (640x480). When viewing on
your computer,
Pop up mode Default View
the viewing screen is
usually larger than the handheld
monitor, resulting in a stretched
image to fit the screen-size. This is
even more evident in night vision
mode. In Skype, we recommend using
"pop up mode" (image 1) for better
clarity compared to default view
(image 2).
Q: Why is my picture not as clear when viewing on my iPhone®?
A: When viewing on iPhone®, resolution is limited to QVGA (320x240). This may cause the picture
to look stretched out. Additionally, the resolution may drop to QQVGA (160 x 120) if the connection
is poor.

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To configure your router to disable auto-channel scanning (example illustration):
NOTE: Different router models have different configuration methods. Consult your router’s user
guide for configuration details. The illustrations below are an example only.
Step 1 of 3: Disable Auto Channel Scan
De-select "Enable
Auto Channel Scan"
Step 2 of 3: Select desired channel
Select wireless channel
Step 3 of 3: Save your settings
Click the Save Settings button
Locking a channel on a wireless router reduces the chance of "signal collision" with your LIVE
Connect. In the illustration, channel 8 is selected, but this can be any channel of your choice.
NOTE: Depending on your environment, certain channels on your wireless router may be more
suitable than others. If you notice your Internet signal dropping more than usual after locking
a channel in the router, switch to a different channel.