080P HD Webcam User Manual Model: AWC201-B
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Getting Started Product Overview Overview Product Thank you for purchasing an Amcrest Webcam! This guide is designed to help you setup and better use your Amcrest webcam. If you have questions before you start or just want to learn more about Amcrest, please visit us at: amcrest.com 5. 1. 3. 2. 1. 1080P HD Lens 2. Microphone 3. Activity LEDs 4. Adjustable Clip/Base 5. Privacy Cover 4.
Getting Started Setting Up Your Webcam 1. Placing Your Webcam The webcam has an adjustable clip base which allows the device to be secured to a monitor, or desktop, or tripod. Placement on a Monitor - Grasp the webcam, as displayed in the image below, and open the clip base. - Place the opened clip base onto the monitor making sure the foot of the clip base is flush with the back of the monitor.
Getting Started Placement on a Desktop - Close the base of the clip and place it on your desktop. Placement on a Tripod Place the 1/4”20 tripod screw on the bottom of the adjustable clip base to the male end of a tripod and twist the base allowing it to be secured to the tripod (sold separately).
Getting Started 2. Connecting the Webcam The webcam is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers. To setup your webcam, plug the USB cord of the webcam into a USB plug on your device. The webcam will begin to install automatically on your device. Allow the webcam about 1 minute to finish installing before attempting to access.
Amcrest Pro HD Webcam Note: All feature adjustments such as sound and video quality or other settings will be performed via a third party or local camera software on the computer. Video Calling Your Amcrest HD Webcam provides full HD 1080P video calling. To take advantage of video calling both you and the person you are calling must install Skype™ or other similar video-calling applications such as Microsoft Teams, Gmail, or any other platforms that support video calling.
Amcrest Pro HD Webcam FAQ 1. How do I know if the webcam is recognized or installed on my computer? Once the webcam has been connected to your device, it will take approximately 1 minute for the webcam to be automatically recognized or installed. To verify connectivity on Windows, go to Control Panel> System and Security>System>Device Manager>Sound, video controllers>HD Webcam USB.
FAQ You can also verify connectivity by going to Computer Management>Device Manager>Sound, Video Controllers>HD Webcam USB. Double click to verify. To verify connectivity on Mac, go to Finder>Applications>Photo Booth.
FAQ 2. How do I Improve Audio Quality? If you are experiencing issues with audio on your webcam, the audio quality can be optimized using third party software such as Equalizer APO. The Equalizer APO software can be optimized as well using the Peace GUI equalizer extension. For more information on how to improve microphone quality, visit: https://amcrest.com/audio 3.
FAQ 4. Why does the microphone still not work even though it is being recognized by my computer? This could mean there is communication issue happening between the camera and your computer. This can be resolved by uninstalling and then reinstalling the webcam. On your computer, navigate to Computer Management>Device Manager>Sound, video and game controllers and click to expand the menu. Locate the HD Webcam USB option, right click and select “Uninstall device”.
FAQ Once the webcam has been uninstalled, unplug the USB cord from your computer and then plug it back into the USB port. The webcam will automatically install the new driver. Wait about 1 minute and verify if the microphone is working properly. The audio settings can also be adjusted in the settings menu using any third party software. 5. Why does the feed from the webcam keep flickering and cutting out on the bottom? This could be an indication that there is inadequate power being supplied to the webcam.
FAQ Contact Us Have any questions regarding your webcam? Give us a call toll free: 888-212-7538 Email us at: www.amcrest.com/othersupport For other contact information please visit www.amcrest.
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