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1080P HD Webcam User Manual Model: AWC201-B...
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Thank you for purchasing an Amcrest Webcam! We wanted to personally reach out and thank you for purchasing from our Amazon store. Selling on Amazon is what we do to support our family, and product reviews are the lifeblood of our business. It would mean the world...
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 1. 1080P HD Lens 2.
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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.
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Getting Started Placement on a Desktop - Close the base of the clip and place it on your desktop. Placement on a Tripod The webcam is equipped with a standard female 1/4” tripod mount on the base of the clip which allows the camera to be mounted to a stand/tripod.
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.
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™...
Amcrest Pro HD Webcam Frequently Asked Questions 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.
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Amcrest Pro HD Webcam 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.
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Amcrest Pro HD Webcam 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.
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Amcrest Pro HD Webcam 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.
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Amcrest Pro HD Webcam 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.
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Amcrest Pro HD Webcam 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. Please try other USB port, such as one on the back of the computer, which gets power from the mainboard of your computer.
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