Lorex LW3400 Series User manual

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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
LIVE SD 4.3 SERIES
WIRELESS HOME MONITOR
LW3400 Series
Version 1.0
USER’S GUIDE

Safety Precautions
• Adult assembly is required. Keep small parts away
from children when assembling.
• This product is not a toy. Do not allow children or
infants to play with it.
• This video monitor is not a substitute for responsible
adult supervision.
• Test the video monitor before use. Become familiar with
its functions.
• Keep the cords out of reach from children and infants.
• Never use extension cords with power adapters.
• Only use the chargers and power adapters provided.
Do not use other chargers or power adapters as this
may damage the device and battery pack.
• Only insert batteries/battery pack of the same type.
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
• Do not mix new and used batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard, and rechargeable
batteries.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the product.
• Keep all batteries away from children and infants.
• Dispose or recycle batteries in accordance with local
laws, which may vary by location.
• Do not cover the video monitor with a towel or blanket.
• Do not use the video monitor near water.
• Do not install the video monitor near a heat source.
• Do not touch the plug contacts with sharp or metal
objects.
• Keep this user’s guide for future reference.
To Avoid Injury to
Children & Infants:
• MAKE SURE to keep the camera and all power
cords are at least 3ft / 1m away from cribs and out
of reach of children.
• Use the included cable clips to help keep power
cords away from children.
3ft / 1m

Product Includes..............................3
Monitor Overview...........................3
Camera Overview...........................4
Getting Started ...............................6
Optional - Mounting the Camera............... 7
Using the Cable Clips..............................9
Using Your Handheld Monitor .......10
Reading the LED Indicators .....................10
Adjusting Volume ..................................11
Changing Channels...............................11
Using the Talk Function...........................11
Pan / Tilt Control .................................. 12
Using Digital Zoom................................12
Locking the Touch Buttons .......................13
Using the Night-Light .............................13
Using Scan Mode .................................13
Using Quad and Sequence Mode ...........14
Using the Main Menu ....................15
Setting the Date and Time.......................15
Adjusting Camera Brightness.................. 16
Using File Overwrite.............................. 17
Changing Languages.............................17
Configuring Beeping Volume ..................18
Using Motion Tracking (P/T Camera Only)19
Video Recording ...........................20
Inserting a microSD Card .......................20
Recording Modes..................................20
Manual Recording................................. 21
Auto Recording..................................... 21
Auto Recording Modes .........................23
Scheduled Recording.............................24
Configuring Video Quality .....................26
Configuring Motion Recording Duration...26
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Table of Contents:

Selecting Quad or Single-Channel Motion
Recording Mode ................................... 28
Configuring Motion Detection Sensitivity ..29
Using Playback Mode ...................30
Formatting Memory Card.......................33
Restoring Default Settings .............34
Remotely Connecting to Your
Cameras .......................................35
Using Audio / Video Out...............36
Pairing Additional Cameras ..........38
Disabling Channels (On / Off)................40
Technical Specifications .................41
Fixed Camera ......................................41
P/T Camera ......................................... 41
Monitor................................................ 41
Dimensions ...................................42
Troubleshooting ............................43
Need Help?...................................43
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Product Includes
x1*
x1
Fixed Camera
Monitor
Power Adapter
x1*
*Contents may vary by model. See product packaging for exact
contents.
x1*
Mounting Kit
Power Adapter
x1
Monitor Overview
Cable Clips
x3*
Enter / exit menu
Switch
channel
Talk
Zoom
Stand Battery compartment
Speaker
*For details, see “Reading the LED Indicators” on page 10.
x1*
Pan/Tilt (P/T)
Camera
Reset button
OR
P/T Mounting
Plate
(for P/T camera only)
x1*
Joystick
Indicator LEDs*
Microphone

Light
sensor
Microphone
Speaker
Lens
Infrared LED’s
Stand
Power port
Pairing button
Night light button
Fixed Camera
Antenna
Camera Overview
Volume
controls
microSD
slot
Charging
indicator
Power port
AV out port
Lock touch buttons
Quad / Sequence Mode
Antenna Power / Scan Mode
Auto Recording on / off Manual Recording on /off
Wi-Fi Cradle connector*
Wall Mounting
thread
*Wi-Fi Cradle optional. See product packaging for exact
contents. For details, see “Remotely Connecting to Your
Cameras” on page 35.
LEFT
RIGHT
TOP
BOTTOM
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Power
switch Power
indicator
Volume dial
P/T Camera
Power port
Antenna
Speaker
Lens
Light sensor
Pairing buttonPower button Volume dial
Ceiling mount switch
Charging
indicator
Power port
Microphone
Infrared LED’s
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Make sure all power cables are at
least 3ft / 1m away from children.
Use the included cable clips to help
keep power cords neat and away
from children.
Connect the power adapter to the monitor.
Power button
Getting Started
1
2
Connect the power adapter to the
camera.
Slide the power switch (fixed camera) to
ON or press and hold the power button
(pan / tilt camera).
Power switch
3
Fixed camera
P/T camera
Press and hold the power button on top
of the monitor for 3 seconds. The display
turns on.
4
Power button
6

Make sure all power cables are at
least 3ft / 1m away from children.
Use the included cable clips to help
keep power cords neat and away
from children. See “Using the Cable
Clips” on page 9 for installation
details.
38mm
Fixed Camera
Reattach the
camera base
here
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Optional - Mounting the Camera
Tap anchors into holes with a hammer. Insert
screws 2/3 of the way.
Before permanently mounting the camera:
•Determine where you will get the best view of the
area you wish to monitor.
•Ensure the power cable is long enough to power
the camera.
•Test your camera(s) before mounting permanently.
1Drill 2 holes in the wall with centers exactly
38mm apart.
2
5Align the mounting points with the screws
and push the camera down.
To mount your camera:
3While holding the camera base firmly in
place, twist the camera counterclockwise to
remove it from the base.
4Reattach the base to the mounting thread on
the back of the camera.

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P/T Camera
26mm
Ceiling mounting
switch
1Hold the included P/T mouting plate against
the wall. Use a pencil to mark 2 holes in the
wall with centers exactly 26mm apart. Drill
holes where you have marked.
Hold the included P/T mounting plate
against the ceiling. Use a pencil to mark the
centers of the 3 mounting slots. Drill holes
where you have marked.
NOTE: Make sure that the lone mounting
slot points toward the viewing area.
Tap anchors into holes with a hammer. Insert
screws 2/3 of the way.
2
OR
94mm
34mm
Place the camera on the mounting plate and
twist clockwise to lock in place.
5
NOTE: For ceiling mounting, use the ceiling mounting
switch on the bottom of the P/T camera to flip the video
image.
Option 2
Option 3
Option 1
If wall mounting:
If ceiling mounting:
Align the slots on the mounting plate with the
screws and push down to lock in place.
3
Tighten the screws to secure the mounting
plate in place.
4
Viewing area
Lone mounting slot

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Pull up to extend
antenna
• It is recommended to charge the battery for 6 hours
before use.
• The charge LED glows red while the monitor is
charging and glows green when charging is complete.
• For overnight monitoring, it is recommended to connect
the power adapter. When fully charged, the monitor
will stay on up to 3.5 hours in normal mode or 5 hours
in Scan Mode.
• Use Scan Mode to conserve battery power.
• The power LED blinks twice per second when the
battery is low.
• For better reception, pull up the antenna on the
monitor.
Tips
Option 2
Option 3
Option 1
Thread the extra cable through the cable clip notches.
Thread the extra cable through the cable clip notches.
Wrap the excess cable around the clip.
Wrap the excess cable around the clip.
If ceiling mounting:
Using the Cable Clips

Using Your Handheld Monitor
The monitor shows the following icons during use:
Icon Meaning
Signal strength
Selected
channel
Volume muted
X2 Digital zoom
activated
Talk feature
activated
Touch buttons
locked
Battery full
Battery low
Battery
charging
Icon Meaning
REC Recording
microSD card
inserted
File overwrite
enabled
New pictures
or videos
Sequence
Mode enabled
Auto
Recording
enabled
Motion
tracking
activated
Out of
range Camera out of range or off
Reading the LED Indicators
LED Meaning
POWER Monitor is powered on.
NEW A new video file has been saved on
the microSD card.
FULL The microSD card is full.
SCAN Scan Mode is activated.
AUTO Auto Recording is activated.
Fixed Camera
Monitor
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LED indicators

Press +and -to adjust monitor volume
Adjusting Volume
Fixed Camera P/T Camera
Use the volume dial to adjust the volume of the
camera speaker for two-way-talk.
Monitor
Press to
cycle through
connected
cameras.
The currently
selected
camera is
shown on
screen.
To connect additional cameras to the
monitor, see “Pairing Additional Cameras”
on page 38.
The monitor only plays sound from the
camera that is currently being viewed.
Changing Channels
Press and hold
to talk to the
selected camera
Using the Talk Function
Volume dial
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1Press on the monitor to zoom in. A X2
icon appears on the screen.
2Move the joystick to adjust the zoom area.
3Press again to return to normal
viewing mode.
Using Digital Zoom
Press
X2
Pan / Tilt Control
Pan / Tilt Camera Only
You can manually control the pan / tilt camera
using the monitor joystick. The pan / tilt camera
can also automatically track moving objects (see
“Using Motion Tracking (P/T Camera Only)” on
page 19).
To manually control pan / tilt:
1Select the channel the pan / tilt camera is
connected to. Press to switch channels.
2Use the monitor joystick to control the camera.
NOTE: Pan /tilt controls are not available when digital
zoom is activated.
Pan left Pan right
Tilt down
Tilt up
Pan left / right
Tilt up / down
Fixed Camera Only
12

Press to activate Scan Mode. The
monitor display and speaker will turn off.
The SCAN LED turns on.
Using Scan Mode
Press any button to turn the screen back on.
Press to disable Scan Mode.
1
2
Locking the Touch Buttons
Press the Lock button ( ) on the side of the
monitor to disable the touch buttons on the front
of the monitor. A lock icon ( ) appears on the
monitor. Use this function to keep from pressing
touch buttons by accident.
Press
Press the Lock button ( ) again to re-enable
touch buttons.
When one of the cameras detects
motion, it is shown on the display. If Auto
Recording is enabled, the monitor starts
recording that channel in full screen.
Scan Mode is a power saving mode that will turn
off the monitor display and speaker until a camera
detects motion.
Press the night light button ( ) on top of the
camera where light is needed.
Using the Night-Light
Press
Fixed Camera Only
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If you have multiple cameras, Quad Mode and
Sequence Mode help you keep an eye on them.
Sequence Mode
Quad Mode
Use Sequence Mode to display video from each
camera connected to your system in full-screen for
6 seconds before switching to the next camera.
1From normal viewing mode, press once
to activate Sequence Mode. The monitor will
begin automatically switching cameras, and a
icon is shown on screen.
2Press to return to normal viewing
mode.
Press once
Use Quad Mode to display video from all 4
camera channels in split-screen (viewing area
appears black for channels that do not have a
camera connected).
NOTE: You will not hear sound from the cameras
in Quad mode.
1From normal viewing mode, press
twice to activate Quad Mode. The monitor
will display all 4 channels in split-screen.
2Press to return to normal viewing
mode.
Press twice
Using Quad and Sequence Mode
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1
Press
2
Move joystick to
adjust menu options.
Press to make a
selection.
Press to launch the main menu.
Move the joystick to adjust menu options.
Press the joystick to make a selection.
Press again to exit the main menu.
Press again
to exit menus
Using the Main Menu
Setting the Date and Time
1Press , then select Settings.
Select
Settings
2
Select Date
& Time
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3Move the joystick left and right to switch
between fields. Move the joystick up and
down to adjust the date and time.
4Push the joystick in to save changes.
2
Select Setup
Select
Brightness
3Move the joystick up and down to select
the camera. Adjust the brightness level by
moving the joystick left and right.
Adjust camera
brightness
1Press , then select Setup.
Adjusting Camera Brightness
NOTE: Video monitor uses 24-hour time.
5Press repeatedly to get back to normal
viewing mode.
4Push on the joystick to save changes.
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You can configure your system to delete the
oldest saved video files to make way for new
recordings. This allows you to record new video
when your microSD card (not included) is full.
Using File Overwrite
Changing Languages
1Press , then select Settings.
Select
Settings
This video monitor supports 3 languages: English,
French, and Spanish.
To change languages:
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1Press , then select Recording.
Select
Recording
To configure file overwriting:
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3Select Yes to enable file overwriting or
No to disable.
Select File
Overwrite

3Move the joystick up and down to switch
between languages. Press on the joystick
to select a language.
1Press , then select Alarm.
Select Alarm
Configuring Beeping Volume
The Alarm Volume setting allows you to set the
volume of the motion activated alarm beep. This
setting also controls the volume of the beep that
occurs when buttons are pushed.
2Move the joystick left and right to adjust
the volume of the alarm. To disable the
alarm beep, turn the volume all the way
down.
Adjust alarm
volume
3Press down on the joystick to save
changes.
2
Select
Language
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