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Page 1: User Guide
720p Indoor Wi- Fi Camera Model AWF11 User Guide Please read these instructions completely Wireless Made Simple. before operating this product. -
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 ..................14 ALC SightHD App Icons ....................19 To Take Snapshots ......................22 To View and/or Take Videos ....................24 Motion Recordings ......................25 Camera Speaker Functions ....................25... -
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.
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Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION System Contents After unpacking, you will have the following items: Camera AC Adapter Camera Bracket 720p Indoor Wi- Fi Camera Model AWF11 Quick Start Guide Please read these instructions completely Wireless Made Simple. before operating this product. Extension Cable Screw/Anchor Kit Quick Start Guide —... -
Page 8: Getting To Know Your Camera
INTRODUCTION Getting to Know Your Camera DC in Jack Sensor Lens Micro SD Card Slot Reset Button Status Speaker Camera Base — 6 —... -
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. Secure the multi-position Camera Bracket to a stable surface, ceiling or wall using the two screws. If needed, two anchors are also included. - Page 11 INSTALLATION Installing the Camera Connect the small end of the AC adapter to the camera’s DC IN Jack. TIP: A 6 foot power extension cable is included for your camera setup if needed. Insert an SD Card (up to 32GB-Not included) into the SD Card Slot.
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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 Android Market/ Google Play. Up to three remote users can access live video at the same time as long as they have the User ID (DID) Code and Security Code. -
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
(allow the camera up to 90 seconds to boot up). When the green Power indicator lights, the camera is ready to be set up. Launch the ALC SightHD App and the Setup Wizard screen will appear. Tap “+” to start the Wizard. Tap Next. - Page 15 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Android App You will then be requested to change your password if this is the first time accessing the camera. Enter a password and remember it or write it down for future use. Tap OK. The Setup Wi-Fi Network pop up box will appear.
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Page 16: Connecting Via The Apple App
REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Apple App Plug camera into an electrical outlet (allow the camera up to 90 seconds to boot up). When the red Link Status indicator begins blinking, the camera is ready to be set up. Next, on your Apple device, open the Settings App. - Page 17 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Apple App When asked for a password, enter, “12345678”. Tap Join to connect. Now Launch the ALC SightHD App and the Setup Wizard screen will appear indicating the setup instructions. Tap “+” to start the Wizard.
- Page 18 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Apple App The Apple Device will now search for the camera. Once the screen indicates the camera is connected, Tap Live View. ‘HD-XXXXXX’ ‘HD-XXXXXX’ has been connected. has been connected. — 16 —...
- Page 19 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Apple App The Apple device will scan and detect the camera. Once found, the screen will show a Live View briefly before moving to a set up screen. You will then be requested to change your password if this is the first time accessing the camera.
- Page 20 REMOTE ACCESS Connecting Via the Apple App The system will reboot the camera. The reboot will be complete when the App finishes counting down from 90. Tap still picture for live video. If the camera does not connect, tap Reconnect icon. —...
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Page 21: Alc Sighthd App Icons
REMOTE ACCESS ALC SightHD App Icons Main Screen The following icons appear when on the Main screen. Tap the arrows to access the live video screen. If you have already selected a view and go back to the previous screen (arrows screen) a still picture of the live video appears instead. - Page 22 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 14 for Apple. Camera Setting Tap this icon to access the App’s options. See below:...
- Page 23 REMOTE ACCESS ALC SightHD App Icons Icon Icon Description Capture Tap to capture screen images. The snapshots will be saved into the camera roll of your mobile device. See page 22 for more details. Record Tap to record. See page 24 for more details.
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Page 24: To Take Snapshots
REMOTE ACCESS To Take Snapshots From the Main screen, tap to remote view your camera system. If you have accessed live video previously, a still picture will appear instead of the arrows. Tap the Capture icon to take a snapshot of the current image; 640x480 Direct Connection,, N=1, 26.00FPS “Snapshot is successful”... - Page 25 REMOTE ACCESS To Take Snapshots PINCH AND ZOOM: To zoom in or out, use the simple pinch and zoom gesture with this app. — 23 —...
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Page 26: To View And/Or Take Videos
REMOTE ACCESS To View and/or Take Videos From the main screen, tap to remote view your camera system. If you have accessed live video previously, a still picture will appear instead of the arrows. Tap the Record icon to start recording; the Record icon will appear and the 640x480 App will record for approximately one... -
Page 27: Motion Recordings
REMOTE ACCESS To View and/or Take Videos PINCH AND ZOOM: To zoom in or out, use the simple pinch and zoom gesture with this app. Motion Recordings When motion is detected on the video camera, the camera will automatically record for one minute and then stop recording. -
Page 28: To Play Videos
REMOTE ACCESS To Play Videos From the main screen, tap the Settings icon. Tap the Events icon; the “Select Event Filter” pop-up will appear. For Apple, see note below. APPLE: You must tap the Search (Magnifying glass) icon to bring up the Events screen. - Page 29 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 30 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. Tap the Mute icon to mute the sound, tap again to resume sound.
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Page 31: To Delete Recordings
REMOTE ACCESS To Delete Recordings Access the Events List as shown on pages 26 and 27. If using an Android device, tap the Edit Icon. If using an Apple Device, go to the next step. To Delete one file: ANDROID: Select the file you wish to delete (a check mark will appear in the box to the right of the selected file) then tap the Delete Selected icon. - Page 32 REMOTE ACCESS To Delete Recordings To delete all files, tap the Delete All icon. A pop-up box will appear asking you to confirm; tap Yes. — 30 —...
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Page 33: Information Screen Options
REMOTE ACCESS Information Screen Options From the main screen, tap the Information icon; a pop-up will appear. To view information (Version, etc.), tap About. — 31 —... - Page 34 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 35 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 switch to enable (will be blue), or disable (will be white) the Pin Lock.
- Page 36 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. — 34 —...
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Page 37: Did Setting Screen
REMOTE ACCESS DID Setting Screen From the main screen, tap the Settings icon. Tap the Settings icon; the System Information Screen will appear. — 35 —... - Page 38 REMOTE ACCESS DID Setting Screen Simply tap on a field to change it. To enable Email Alert, which will email your Gmail account whenever motion is detected, simply tap the Enable Email Alert switch so it is blue. — 36 —...
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Page 39: Advanced Settings
REMOTE ACCESS Advanced Settings From the main screen, tap the Settings icon. Tap the Settings icon; the System Information Screen will appear. — 37 —... - Page 40 REMOTE ACCESS Advanced Settings Tap on the Advanced Settings icon. Enter your Admin password (Default is 123456 unless it was changed), then tap OK. — 38 —...
- Page 41 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. TIME ZONE: Tap to change/set the Time Zone where the camera is located.
- Page 42 REMOTE ACCESS Advanced Settings NOTIFY ENABLE (Apple only): Tap to turn this option on and you will be notified when motion has been detected. SENSITIVITY SETTINGS: Tap Detect Mode to set the desired Sensitivity Settings as follows: Off: Turns sensitivity off. Software: Uses advanced software along with the Passive Infrared Sensor to achieve optimal motion sensitivity.
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Page 43: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Cameras When dust and grime builds up on the camera lens and glass, it will affect the night vision capability. The infrared light reflects off of the dust and grime, limiting the camera’s “vision.” Use a microfiber cloth to regularly clean the camera or when night vision video is cloudy or unclear. —... -
Page 44: 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 45: Factory Default/Reset
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution The camera’s infrared LEDs shine invisible light that reflects off of surfaces such as glass and will cause A white image appears at white light. night. Make sure the MicroSD card is correctly inserted in the camera and formatted. -
Page 46: 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 ..................500 mA (MAX) Night Vision ...................... -
Page 47: Warranty
ALC service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by ALC, or (F) installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner’s manual for this product. - Page 48 ALC, at its option, may replace the unit with a new or PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions refurbished unit.
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