4K UltraHD Webcam User Manual
Model: AWC-897
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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
Product Overview
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Setting Up Your Webcam
Placing Your Webcam The web cam 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 before and open the clip base.
- Place the opened clip base onto the monitor making sure the foot of the clip base is ush with the back of the monitor.
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Getting Started Getting Started
Placement on a Flat Surface Place the camera on a at surface and use the adjustable clip base to move and adjust the camera according to your preference.
Placement on a Tripod Place the 1/4 20 tripod screw on the bottom of the adjustable clip base to the male end of the tripod and twist the base allowing it be secured to the tripod.
Getting Started Connecting the Webcam
The webcam is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers. For more information on connecting your webcam, please refer to the information below.
1) Connect the webcams USB cable to a USB port on your computer. The status indicator on the camera will illuminate indicating the webcam is properly connected.
2) Allow any drivers or other software to load and open a video chat or recording software of your choice to open the camera.
FAQ
FAQ
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
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>De- vice Manager>Sound, video and game controllers and click to expand the menu to locate the your webcam. Right click and select Uninstall device.
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.
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FAQ
How do I adjust video settings for the webcam? All video settings and parameters will be controlled by the settings of the third party viewing software or from the local camera software on your computer.
Access the webcam settings located in your particular viewing software and congure it according to your specications. For more information on adjusting video settings, please visit: https://www.amcrest.com/video
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Contact Us
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Technical Specications
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Model AWC-897
Image Sensor
Video Resolution
Frame Rate
Encoding Format
Image Eective Range Lens
Angle of View
Minimum Illumination
Microphone
Pickup Distance
Audio Encoding Format
1/3.2 8MP Sensor
Max. 3840 (H) x 2160 (V)
4K@18fps 2K@30fps, 1080P@30fps, 720@30fps, 480P@30fps
YUV/MJPEG
> 1 foot
Fixed
75
5 LUX
Built-in noise reduction microphone
19ft
Audio Bit Rate 128 kbps
PCM
USB USB 2.0 (Data and Power), DC5V
System Requirements Windows 10 or later, Windows 8, Windows 7, Works in USB Video Device Class (UVC) mode with