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5.2.6.3 Online Users 
This screen allows the user to see which users are online. Below is a screenshot of the Online Users screen: 
 
Click Refresh to refresh this table. 
5. 3 Ala rm 
This screen is where the alarm log is kept. Below is a screenshot of the alarm screen: 
 
The table on the right shows the alarm log and all of the alarm instances that have occurred. 
The checkboxes allow the user to narrow down which alarms they want to see in the alarm log. Clicking the 
checkbox next to Prompt...

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6. FAQs/Troubleshooting 
 
1. The camera does not boot up properly. 
Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: 
 The power input is not correct voltage. 
 The power cable connection is not secured correctly. 
 The firmware was upgraded incorrectly. 
 
2. Camera often automatically shuts down or stops running.  
Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: 
 The input voltage is too low or is not stable. 
 The insides of the camera have accumulated too much...

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6. The timestamp is not displaying the correct time.  
Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: 
 The time and date settings may not be configured correctly. 
 
7. Motion detection does not work. 
Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: 
 The motion detection time period may be incorrectly configured. 
 Motion detection zone setup is not correctly configured. 
 Motion detection sensitivity is too low. 
 
8. Web Access isnt working.  
Below are a few...

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10. Network connection is not stable.  
Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: 
 The network is not stable. 
 There may be an IP address conflict. 
 There may be a MAC address conflict. 
 The PC or camera network card may be defective.  
 
11. The alarm signal cannot been disarmed. 
Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: 
 An alarm may be setup incorrectly. 
 An alarm output may have been manually opened. 
 There may be an error in the camera’s...

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14. Downloaded files cannot be played back. 
Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: 
 The media player software on the PC may not be able to read the file format. 
 The PC may not have DirectX 8.1 or higher. 
 The PC may not have Windows XP or higher. 
 
15. I’ve locked myself out of my camera/I’ve forgotten my password. 
As a security precaution, the Amcrest camera will lock out any user who tries to log in with the wrong password 
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Desktop Access: Once youve logged into the camera, click the Setup tab near the top right, click the Camera menu 
on the left hand side, then click the Configuration menu item. On this screen, change the Flip dropdown box to 
180°, then change the Mirror radio button to ON. Changes should reflect in the preview window on the 
Configuration screen. Once you are satisfied, click Save to save your settings. 
Amcrest View App: Tap the Mirror/Flip Icon  to open the Mirror/Flip settings. Tap the mirror...

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Glossary of Terms 
 Abnormality – Any malfunction in terms of storage of data to the SD card. 
 Alarm Delay – The gap in time between alarm activation and Relay alarm activation. 
 Alternate Gateway – The node on the computer network that the network software uses when an IP address 
does not match any other routes in the routing table, and when the default gateway is not available. 
 Anti-Dither – This time value controls how long the alarm signal lasts. The values in this field can range from...

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 Sub Stream – Sub Stream is an alternative streaming protocol for the camera. Sub stream uses less bandwidth 
and attempts to keep fluency high at the expense of quality. 
 Subnet Mask – a 32-bit number that masks an IP address, and divides the IP address into network address and 
host address. 
 TCP/IP – TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol and it is the language/protocol 
that allows communication between internet connected devices, whether on a local network, or a...

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Appendix A: Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements 
 
Component 
Name 
Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements 
Pb Hg Cd Cr VI PBB PBDE 
Sheet 
Metal(Case) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
Plastic Parts 
（Panel） ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
Circuit Board ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
Fastener ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
Wire and 
Cable/Ac 
Adapter 
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
Packing 
Material ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
Accessories ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 
 
O: Indicates that the concentration of the hazardous substance in all homogeneous materials in the parts is below 
the relevant threshold of the...

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Note: 
 For a detailed operational introduction, please refer to our CD included in your package for the 
electronic version of the User Manual. 
 To view setup videos for many of the steps outlined in this guide, go to http://amcrest.com/videos 
 This quick start guide is for reference only. Slight differences may be found in the user interface. 
 All the designs and software here are subject to change without prior written notice. 
 All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned are the...