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Model AWFB17R
User Guide
Please read these instructions completely
before operating this product.
Wireless Made Simple.

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  • Page 1 SensorCam Model AWFB17R User Guide Please read these instructions completely before operating this product. Wireless Made Simple.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Requirements for Remote View ..................10 Connecting to the Internet ....................11 Connecting Via the Android App ..................12 Connecting Via the Apple App ..................17 ALC SightHD App Icons ....................24 To Take Snapshots ......................27 To Take Videos ........................29 Motion Recordings ......................30 Camera Speaker Features ....................30 To Play Videos .........................31...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT SAFETY: When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. Improper use of this product can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for future reference.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: STRANGULATION HAZARD: Infants have STRANGLED in power cords. Keep power cords more than 3 feet away from cribs, bassinets, play yards, and other safe sleep environments for infants. IMPORTANT SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Damages caused by non-compliance with this operating manual will void the warranty! Read and Follow Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10. Attachments - Do not use attachments unless recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause a hazard. 11. Water and Moisture - Do not use cameras near water — for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool and the like.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    APPLE REMOTE VIEWING APPLE REMOTE VIEWING APPLE DEVICE SETUP SightHD From your smart device, DOWNLOAD and INSTALL the free ALC SightHD App. Rechargeable 18650 Batteries AC Adapter Apple remote vie Plug camera into an electrical outlet (allow the camera up to 90 seconds to boot up).

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Camera

    INTRODUCTION Getting to Know Your Camera HD Camera Status LED Light Sensor Motion Sensor Mount 2 Wake/Alert Button USB Jack Battery and SD Card Compartment Reset Button (inside Compartment) Microphone Press and release the Wake/Alert button to wake the unit. Press and hold the Wake/Alert button for five seconds to turn the Motion Alert On or Off.

  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION Installation Tips WARNING: It is not recommended to use this camera outdoors. • Before you install the camera, plan where and how it will be positioned, and where you will route the cable that connects the camera to the power adapter. •...

  • Page 10: Installing The Camera

    INSTALLATION Installing the Camera If not mounting, but just using on a flat surface (desk, table, etc.), skip to step 3 Insert the two screws (and anchors, if needed) into a stable surface, ceiling or wall 5.5cm apart and level. Loosen the T-Bolt on the Camera Bracket using a screwdriver, coin or similar tool and adjust viewing angle.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Installing the Camera Insert the two 18650 batteries and connect the wires as shown. The camera will power up and the status LED will blink red/blue to indicate it is ready to be paired. Make sure the battery wires are firmly connected to the camera, or press and hold the Reset button until the status LED blinks red/blue.

  • Page 12: Remote Access

    REMOTE ACCESS Overview This camera allows you to view live video from an iPhone , iPad , iPod Touch or Android ® ® ® smartphone or tablet. Free apps are available through the Apple App Store or Google Play. IMPORTANT: This camera allows only one remote user accessing it at any given time.

  • Page 13: Connecting To The Internet

    Download the ALC SightHD App as follows: APPLE DEVICE: From your iPhone or iPad, go to the App Store and search for ALC SightHD. ANDROID DEVICE: From your Android smartphone or tablet device, go to Google Play and search for ALC SightHD.

  • Page 14: Connecting Via The Android App

    Connecting Via the Android App After inserting the batteries or using the AC adapter, the Status indicator will blink red and blue. Launch the ALC SightHD App and the Setup Wizard screen will appear. Tap “+” to add a new system. Tap Battery Cameras.
  • Page 15 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Android App After inserting the batteries or using the AC adapter, the Status indicator will flash red and blue. If the LED is not blinking, press and hold the reset button located inside the battery compartment for 5 seconds or until the LED starts.
  • Page 16 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Android App The Wi-Fi network setup will then appear. Tap on the search icon or magnifying glass to search the available networks and select yours. With your Wi-Fi network selected, enter your network’s password. Tap Next. —...
  • Page 17 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Android App The Wi-Fi setup can take up to 2 minutes. When the Wi-Fi network setup is complete “Congratulations” screen will appears as shown on the right. Tap OK. — 15 —...
  • Page 18 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Android App You will then be requested to change your Security Code if this is the first time accessing the camera. Enter a Security Code and remember it or write it down for future use. Enter this code a second time to confirm and tap Save.

  • Page 19: Connecting Via The Apple App

    Prior to beginning, ensure that your iPhone is connected to your Wi-Fi network. This network must be a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection, not a 5GHz connection. 2.4GHz is the most common. Launch the ALC SightHD App and the Setup Wizard screen will appear.
  • Page 20 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Apple App After inserting the batteries or using the AC adapter, the Status indicator will flash red and blue. If the LED is not blinking, press and hold the reset button located inside the battery compartment for 5 seconds or until the LED starts.
  • Page 21 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Apple App Point your device’s camera to the SensorCam’s barcode. Confirm your Wi-Fi network is selected and enter your Wi-Fi password. Tap Next when done. NOTE: The SensorCam’s barcode is located on the back or side of the camera. Read and follow the instructions on the next screen.
  • Page 22 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Apple App NOTE: Steps 7 to 10 are for iOS 10 only. The Apple device will take you to your device’s settings app and a notification will pop-up. Allow this notification to go away. Once the notification goes away, tap Settings in the top, left corner (as shown on the right picture).
  • Page 23 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Apple App Tap Wi-Fi as shown. From the list of networks available, select SensorCam-xxxxxx. The default Password is 12345678 enter it when prompted and tap Join. When the connection is successful, a check mark next to SensorCam will appear.
  • Page 24 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Apple App Tap on ALC SightHD in the very top left corner of screen. Your device will take you from the setting’s app to the ALC Sight HD app to complete the set up. When the app finishes the setup tap OK.
  • Page 25 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Apple App When the app shows a snapshot from the camera, tap on this picture as shown on the right. Tap OK when the notification asking you to modify your security code appears. Enter a new Security Code. This can be letters or numbers or a combination and tap Confirm when done.

  • Page 26: Alc Sighthd App Icons

    REMOTE ACCESS ALC SightHD App Icons Main Screen A snapshot from the camera will appear when on the main screen. Tap the Play icon to access the live video screen. See the next page for icon descriptions. Live View Screen The following icons appear when on the Live View Screen.
  • Page 27 REMOTE ACCESS ALC SightHD App Icons Icon Icon Description Add System Tap this icon to enter the setup wizard; see page 12 for Android and page 17 for Apple. Edit Setting Tap this icon to access the App’s options. See below:...
  • Page 28 REMOTE ACCESS ALC SightHD App Icons Icon Icon Description Snapshot Tap to capture screen images. The snapshots will be saved into the camera roll of your mobile device. See page 27 for more details. Record Tap to record and tap again to stop recording.

  • Page 29: To Take Snapshots

    REMOTE ACCESS To Take Snapshots From the Main screen, tap to remote view your camera system. Tap the Play icon to access the live video screen. Tap the snapshot icon to take a snapshot of the current image; “Snapshot is successful” will appear briefly.
  • Page 30 REMOTE ACCESS To Take Snapshots PINCH AND ZOOM: To zoom in or out, use the simple pinch and zoom gesture with this app. — 28 —...

  • Page 31: To Take Videos

    REMOTE ACCESS To Take Videos From the main screen, tap to remote view your camera system. Tap the Play icon to access the live video screen. Tap the Record icon to start recording (the recording icon appears at the top- right corner).

  • Page 32: Motion Recordings

    REMOTE ACCESS To Take Videos PINCH AND ZOOM: To zoom in or out, use the simple pinch and zoom gesture with this app. Motion Recordings Motion Enable is the default setting. When motion is detected on the video camera, the camera will automatically record 5 to 30 seconds depending on the Recording Cycle setting on page 45, and then stop recording.

  • Page 33: To Play Videos

    REMOTE ACCESS To Play Videos From the main screen, tap the Edit Setting icon. Play Tap the Event icon; the “Select Event Filter” pop-up will appear. — 31 —...
  • Page 34 REMOTE ACCESS To Play Videos Select the desired Start Time/Date of the videos you want to view by tapping on the respective option (date or time) and then tapping “+” or “–” to adjust. When finished, tap Done. Repeat for Stop Time/Date, then tap OK;...
  • Page 35 REMOTE ACCESS To Play Videos Tap the video name once to play the video clip. When playing back a video, tap the Pause icon to pause the video. Tap again to resume. DOWNLOAD A VIDEO: To download a video to your Android or Apple device, press and hold the file name or press the Download icon and it will download to your device.

  • Page 36: To Delete Recordings

    REMOTE ACCESS To Delete Recordings Access the Events List as shown on pages 31 and 32. If using an Android device, tap the Edit Icon. To Delete one file: Select the file you wish to delete by tapping inside the circle on the right; a check mark will appear, then tap the Delete icon.
  • Page 37 REMOTE ACCESS To Delete Recordings To delete all files, tap the Select All icon, then tap the Delete icon A pop-up box will appear asking you to confirm; tap Yes. — 35 —...

  • Page 38: Information Screen Options

    REMOTE ACCESS Information Screen Options From the main screen, tap the Info icon; a pop-up will appear. Play To view information (Version, etc.), tap About. — 36 —...
  • Page 39 Launch Settings/System Preferences from your Home screen on the Apple device. Tap Notification Center; a list of Apps will appear. Scroll down to find “ALC SightHD” App and click on it. The Setting screen displays. Turn the notification ON or OFF as desired.
  • Page 40 REMOTE ACCESS Information Screen Options To Setup the Pin Lock, tap Setup PIN Lock. TIP: Setting a PIN Lock code will prevent others from activating the app and viewing your camera images. Tap the Enable Lock When Starting check-box to enable, or disable the Pin Lock.
  • Page 41 REMOTE ACCESS Information Screen Options Using the keyboard, enter a four-digit code. Then confirm this exact code. Now that the Pin is set and enabled, whenever the App is opened you must enter this code. — 39 —...

  • Page 42: Did Setting Screen

    REMOTE ACCESS DID Setting Screen From the main screen, tap the Edit Setting icon. Play Tap the Setting icon; the System Information Screen will appear. — 40 —...
  • Page 43 REMOTE ACCESS DID Setting Screen Simply tap on a field to change it. — 41 —...

  • Page 44: Advanced Settings

    REMOTE ACCESS Advanced Settings From the main screen, tap the Edit Setting icon. Play Tap the Setting icon; the System Information Screen will appear. — 42 —...
  • Page 45 REMOTE ACCESS Advanced Settings Tap the Advanced button at the bottom of the screen. Enter your Admin password (Default is 123456 unless it was changed), then tap OK. — 43 —...
  • Page 46 REMOTE ACCESS Advanced Settings The following screen will appear. Scroll on the device to view the lower options. Perform the following on this screen: ADMIN PASSWORD: Tap to change the Admin Password from the default 123456. Admin Password is used to get into this screen.
  • Page 47 REMOTE ACCESS Advanced Settings VIDEO BRIGHTNESS*: Set the desired Brightness (1-7). RECORD CYCLE TIME SETTING*: Set the desired time the video will be recorded when motion is detected or the Record icon is pressed. VIDEO FRAME RATE SETTING: Set the desired Frame-rate (5 to 30 frames/minute).

  • Page 48: Cloud Account Setup

    To sign up for a free account, go to: www.google.com/drive www.dropbox.com There is no charge from ALC to use this feature. It is free! After setting up your Google Drive or Dropbox account, you will need to establish an ALC Cloud account. To do this go into Advanced Settings as shown on pages 42 and 43.
  • Page 49 REMOTE ACCESS Cloud Account Setup On the Sign in screen, tap Create. To create your Cloud account, enter a valid email address and create a password. Agree to the privacy policy. Enter the verification code and tap Submit. — 47 —...
  • Page 50 REMOTE ACCESS Cloud Account Setup After creating the account, a welcome screen appears. Tap OK to dismiss the message. When the Device List appears, tap on the desired option; Google Drive or Dropbox, to create the binding. — 48 —...
  • Page 51 REMOTE ACCESS Cloud Account Setup To confirm binding, tap on the Dropbox or Google Drive icon. Now, you will need to sign in onto your Google Drive or Dropbox account. Enter your email and password and tap Sign in. Congratulations! Your Cloud setup is complete.

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Cameras When dust and grime builds up on the camera lens and glass, use a microfiber cloth to regularly clean the camera. — 50 —...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If you have any trouble with your system, try these simple steps which should handle most common issues. Problem Possible Solution Make sure the camera’s power is on. Make sure your network supports DHCP protocol. The App cannot locate Make sure the camera and mobile device are on the the camera.

  • Page 54: Factory Default/Reset

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution The camera’s LED shines light that reflects off of surfaces A white image appears at such as glass and will cause white light. night. Make sure the MicroSD card is correctly inserted in the Memory card error. camera and formatted.

  • Page 55: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Camera Communication Range ............500 ft (164 yards) in open space Camera Resolution - Single Camera ............... 1280 x 720 Operating Temperature ...............14°F ~ 122°F (-10°C ~ 50°C) Operating Voltage ....................DC 5V, 1.5A Current Consumption ..................300 mA (MAX) Night Vision ........................15ft Dimensions ....................

  • Page 56: Warranty

    WARRANTY One-Year Limited Warranty — 54 —...
  • Page 57 WARRANTY — 55 —...
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