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Amcrest AC-2 - Troubleshooting Common Issues; Device Power, Range, and Reception Problems; Audio, Picture, and Pairing Failures; Indicator, Charging, and Display Issues

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Device does not turn on:
› Confirm the camera and monitor unit are both ON (check
Power LED indicator).
› Check that both handset and camera units are charged or
plugged into a charger.
› Battery may be depleted and may need to be recharged or
replaced.
› Check that power adapters are connected correctly.
"Out of Range" displaying on handset unit:
› Move the handset closer to the camera unit.
› Pair the camera to the handset unit.
› Reset both units by disconnecting them from battery and
electrical power. Wait about 15 seconds then reconnect and pair.
› Large metallic objects including mirrors, doors, refrigerators,
fillings cabinets, may also block radio signal if it is between the
two units.
› Signal strength may be reduced when in close proximity to
radio or other electrical equipment such as TVs, computers,
phones, fluorescent light, or dimmer switches.
› Use of 2.4Hz product such as WiFi routers, Bluetooth systems,
or microwave ovens may cause interference. Keep camera and
handset units at least 5ft from these items or turn them o.
Reception Interference:
› The camera and handset units may be too far apart. Move the
handset unit closer to the camera unit.
› The battery power may be too low.
› Check for interference from other electronic devices.
› Handset and camera unit may be too close in proximity to
large metallic objects causing interference.
› Use of 2.4Hz product such as WiFi routers, Bluetooth systems,
or microwave ovens may cause interference. Keep camera and
handset units at least 5ft from these items or turn them o.
High pitched noise from handset unit:
› Increase the distance between the handset and camera unit.
› Volume may be too high. Reduce the volume on the handset
unit.
› Camera unit may be too far from the handset unit. Move the
camera unit closer to the handset unit.
› Make sure camera and handset units are placed away from
other electrical equipment, such as television, computer, or
phone.
Troubleshooting
No image from camera unit:
› Check connection to the camera. Confirm the adapter is
plugged in.
› Recharge camera unit or replace the battery pack
› Confirm that camera and handset unit are both on.
Picture is not smooth:
› Move the camera unit closer to the handset unit.
› Remove obstructions between the units.
› Adjust the monitor antenna to vertical position
› Use of 2.4Hz product such as WiFi routers, Bluetooth systems,
or microwave ovens may cause interference. Keep camera and
handset units at least 5ft from these items or turn them o.
Pairing Failed:
› Confirm that the camera unit is turned on (power LED
indicator shows green light).
› Ensure power adapter is connected to the camera unit.
› Test pairing to another camera channel.
Amber power LED flashing:
› Battery level is low. Charge the handset unit.
Picture, but no sound:
› Volume setting may be too low. Adjust to a higher setting.
Picture is in black and white:
› Nightlight may be on. Nightlight operates in black and white.
› Turn room lights on to force monitor out of night light mode.
Battery not charging:
› Check that the battery is connected to the battery connection
in the battery compartment.
› The battery may need to be replaced due to everyday usage
after a long period of time.
Handset shows HH instead
› The Handset is meant to display temperatures up to 85 F /29
C. Above this range the handset will show "H H" to indicate there
is high heat in the room.
No picture after 10 seconds:
› VOX function is activated. Turn o VOX if required.

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