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Q: My computer already has a webcam. How do I get 
Skype™ to use the video monitor instead? 

A:

 Follow the steps below to change the primary camera in Skype to the video monitor. 

To change the primary camera to the video monitor in Skype on PC:

 

1.

 

Click 

Tools>Options

2.

 

Click the 

Video Settings

 button. 

Summary of Contents for LIVE SD+ LW2730 Series

Page 1: ...work Q Can I install the camera indoors looking out of a window Q How do I listen to audio from the cameras Q I am having trouble pairing my accessory camera How can I connect it to the video monitor Q How do I upload photos to the video monitor for digital picture frame mode Q How do I install USB drivers for remote viewing using Skype A USB drivers for Skype remote viewing on PC are available as...

Page 2: ...b Right click Computer on the left side panel in Windows Explorer c Click Properties d Under System check the System type The system type description will specify whether your system is 32 bit or 64 bit ...

Page 3: ...o monitor connected to your computer using a USB cable The monitor will say USB PC CAMERA MODE on the screen when it is connected The video monitor must be connected via the USB cable to access the video over Skype Have you created a separate Skype account for the video monitor You must create a separate account for the video monitor so you can call it using your personal Skype account Have you ad...

Page 4: ... time 4 Click the Show advanced options button 5 Select the Answer incoming calls automatically checkbox and the Start my video automatically when I am in a call check box Click Save Q How do I pair cameras A If you have purchased additional accessory cameras model LW2731AC1 you will need to pair them to the video monitor When pairing cameras you can select the channel you would like the cameras t...

Page 5: ...a during the 30 second pairing window unplug the camera and repeat steps 2 5 to try the pairing process again NOTE If you pair a new camera to a channel that is already being used by an existing camera the new camera will be connected to that channel The old camera will automatically be disconnected NOTE If the speaker begins squealing move the camera and video monitor away from each other Q The s...

Page 6: ...et Skype to use the video monitor instead A Follow the steps below to change the primary camera in Skype to the video monitor To change the primary camera to the video monitor in Skype on PC 1 Click Tools Options 2 Click the Video Settings button ...

Page 7: ...hange the camera that is shown through Skype A Viewing through Skype does not allow you to change channels remotely however you can change the channel that is shown on Skype manually by using the video monitor To change the channel that is shown on Skype With the video monitor connected to the computer using a USB cable press UP DOWN on the video monitor to change the channel number The camera num...

Page 8: ... Skype app As an alternative to downloading the Skype app from the Windows Store you may download Skype for Windows desktop from www skype com Both versions of Skype allow you to connect to your cameras remotely NOTE USB drivers for PC are incompatible with Windows RT which runs on Surface RT tablets To download Skype for Windows desktop NOTE The Skype illustrations and instructions below serve as...

Page 9: ...2 Scroll down to the bottom of the Downloads page and click Learn about Skype for Windows desktop ...

Page 10: ...r instruction manual to remotely connect to your cameras Q How do I turn off the alarm beeping sound A Follow the steps below 1 Press the button 2 Navigate to Settings Alarm Volume and press OK 3 Press the button repeatedly to turn the volume all the way down NOTE Zero volume bars means the alarm sound is muted 4 Press OK Q How do I use motion recording ...

Page 11: ...screen and start recording Other cameras will not be able to record while motion recording is in progress When motion recording is over Auto Sequence Viewing mode will continue as normal o Change channels manually Press UP DOWN to select a camera The system will ONLY record the selected camera it will not record motion detected by other cameras o Enable Screen Saver mode Press to enable screen sav...

Page 12: ...deo motion detection depending on your preferences Please note that motion recording only starts when motion is detected Because there is a slight delay between when the motion occurs and when recording starts quickly moving objects may potentially be missed in the recording 1 http www gadgetshack com motionsensor html Q Can I install the camera indoors looking out of a window A No this type of in...

Page 13: ...rough the window itself which masks temperature changes occurring outside o Video motion detection may be triggered due to reflections on the glass caused by movement inside If you wish to monitor an outdoor area the camera should be installed outdoors Q How do I listen to audio from the cameras A To listen to audio from the cameras you must peel off the plastic film on the front of the cameras Ot...

Page 14: ...onitor and camera on disconnect the camera power cable and then reconnect it Perform the pairing process as normal See below for pairing instructions Q How do I upload photos to the video monitor for digital picture frame mode A You can connect the video monitor to a PC to upload personal images to the SD card for digital picture frame mode The built in PhotoRun application automatically converts ...

Page 15: ...C Do not release the joystick until USB PC MASS STORAGE MODE appears on the monitor NOTE If USB PC CAMERA MODE appears on the monitor remove the mini USB cable and wait for the system to restart This may occur if the joystick is released before the system can successfully enter USB Mass Storage mode 2 An Autorun window appears Click Open folder to view files ...

Page 16: ...elect the folder where the images you would like to upload are stored and click OK 5 All images in the folder are added to the top area of the screen Check ALL to select all the images in the folder or check any images you would like to add and click to upload them to the SD card ...

Page 17: ...der Each folder can store up to a maximum 256 images 6 Saved images appear in the lower portion of the screen If you want to delete images from the SD card click to delete the selected image or click to delete all the images in the selected folder You can switch between folders by clicking Family Friends or Personal ...

Page 18: ... cable from the video monitor To activate digital picture frame mode 1 Press on the video monitor 2 Press RIGHT LEFT to select Screen Saver and press OK 3 Select Photo Frame to enable digital picture frame mode and press OK 4 Press repeatedly to return to live view 5 Press to activate deactivate digital picture frame mode ...

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