Lorex mCAM DMC2030 User manual

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Lorex Technology Inc.
300 Alden Road, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 4C1
Lorex Corporation.
3700 Koppers Street, Suite 504, Baltimore, Maryland, 21227

USER MANUAL

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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
ESPECIALLYWHEN 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.
FCC COMPLIANCE

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.

1Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 4
2Setting up the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3Using 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
SearchArchive
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
4Remote Surveillance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Users Guide 1

If the CD does not start the
installation automatically:
Open My Computer
Double-Click on
your CD-Rom Icon
Double-Click on
Setup.exe
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.
2
3
This section will show you how to install the
mCAM Application onto your computer.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
1
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Lorex mCAM
2
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.

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5
Software Installation 3
The automatic update
must have an active
internet connection
to function.
Make sure to check for the most recent program updates.

Lorex mCAM
4
All Lorex®mCAM Cameras
feature a simple USB interface
to your computer.
Universal mounting bracket/stand and clip
allows you to place mCAM anywhere.
Plug the USB connector into your computers USB port
SETTING UP THE HARDWARE
2
Installation Procedure – This section will show you how to connect
your mCAM camera to your computer.
1
Mount your camera
2
Stand Mount
Wall Mount
Clip Mount

Setting Up The Hardware 5
Restart your computer
before opening the
mCam application.
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The camera will be detected by your computer. Follow the wizard steps below.