How do you get the light to turn on? The setting doesn't appear in Recording Settings.
1787250
be sure it is not in silent mode. That is on first menu page at bottom left. Then the light menu should show up in the record settings menu
1090926
I have the same problem.I'm only able to turn the light off when I press the reset button.
1465592
Here is the steps to set up the camera. 1) check if the camera is fully charge and SD card is insert before you use. 2) Press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power ON the camera. You can also press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power OFF the camera 3) To start recording, press "unlock key" button one time after turn on the camera. The red light next to the camera will flash regularly. To end the recording, press the "unlock key" button again. The red light next to the camera will turn off which indicate that the recording is ended. 4) If the camera can't turn on, keep vibration, or can't functional as it should be, please keep pressing "key lock (mode)" button and press "unlock key" button one time to reset the camera.
1200730
That is very normal your camera is set to one minute, if you want it to stay on longer the next setting is 5 minutes, but it will still go black, it is recording at all times until you shut off the power to the camera.Ron
1200733
Yes, it is normal. The screen goes blank after one minute. You can change that option if you wish. You can tell it is still recording because the red light is on.
1428514
Create a new recording first. Then, go to SETTINGS/INPUT/Playthrough and turn it to ON then you should be good
948328
Try a different input on ur DVR that you know works correctly. If it still does not show color, u have a defective unit as the night/low light feature is automatic. These cameras are built very well and I have had no problems so far.
1866487
on the left side of the control, push it to activate the camera, don't get confused with the red and green LED on the camera, green means it is off, red means to record. good luck!
2160814
I believe you have a defective light. I love mine. It only has on and off features.
701664
If dormant (blackout) I bump on/off button to make the display light and then, after it wakes up, hold down the on/off button for a few seconds n it turns off.Love the camera's. Think memory card should be in for this.
1579362
Check your settings, I believe it has a built in light sensor, try changing the settings
1586684
It may be defective the one I have has a decent black and white image at night. You most likely won't see a light from it it records using infra red lighting at night. If it's not recording anything you pro bubbly have a bad camera.
1175114
The display is very dim, impossible to view in sunshine. So suggest you try at low light level. If recording there should be a flashing red dot at top left of display.You need a fast SD card suggest class 10. If you see a blue screen with card error cycle power and try again.Also you might dig down through menus and format card If card is not responding or try another SD card.Make sure power is connected and that internal battery is charged.Good luck
95053
Press and hold button on the back for about 3 seconds to turn it on. Something may need to be plugged in to see the light.Another inconvenience there. Would be nice to have a light that blinks once when powering up. You just need power adapter to power it.
1289747
Double check to make sure it's not on "no flash" (lightning bolt with circle and slash through it) which you can change by pressing the circle with the ok in the middle. If that doesn't work, turn the camera off, take the battery out, and then put back in and turn on. also make sure your camera is well charged. Otherwise, get service.
942372
If it is connected properly I believe it comes on when you first turn power on. If it does not come on then, put your thumb or a piece of opaque tape (like electrical tape) over the sensor to simulate darkness and it should turn on what ever it is connected to w/in a few minutes.
1812132
I have not experience this problem as when I press the ON button, the lights came on and I proceed with recording.