Some basic trouble shooting tips that help clear up issues.
1. Set your cameras height low enough. Cuddeback cameras have a very defined detection zone. I like to set mine waist high at the highest. Often times i set them thighhigh. Deer , turkeys etc are lower than people realize at times. I like to use a pole mount or metal fence post to get them the height i want them.
2. Do a walk test with the camera armed , walk by it at 5,10 , 15, 20 ft perpendicular to the camera , pull the card and look at the images on a computer , phone reader etc.
3. IF this is your first set , set them up in your yard and try them out for a day or two to get familiar before deploying in the timber etc.
4. Pick a channel number that isnt likely a neighbor would use. If you are in wi, dont use #4 or #12. Everyone likes Favre and rodgers dont use those channel numbers
. Channel 1 is also a good one to stay away from.
5. Get a good quality new SD card for each camera or at least format them when putting them in the camera by "clearing it in commands".
6. keep in mind atmospheric conditions when setting them up, High humidity and green cover restricts RF(CL) signal. if you get a good CL signal in july or august , your signals will only get better as fall comes.
7. if possible keep your home camera or cell unit centralized to your remote cams. I realize this isnt always possible depending on the site but if you can it will help make your system work even better.
8. Update firmware when ever its convenient. Its not normally a necessity to update firmware but its good practice to do so at least once a year to all cameras.By doing so your system will run the best. Ill try to keep everyone up to date on when its vital to do so. Here is a link for those that need it.
https://www.cuddeback.com/update
Some computers need the file unzipped when copied to the card so try it both ways if it doesnt load on you cameras the first time as a zip file.
9. Battery choices- this is a personal opinion but shared by many inside Cuddeback. I use Rayovac batteries and have had excellent success with them. I also purchase them thru several outlets, one of them being EBAY where one can buy a bulk flat of 105 rayovac high energy batteries for as low as $61 including shipping, so for under .60 Cents per battery this allows me to run my cams for 4-6 months for under $4. The D battery I most often hear of when it comes to issues is Energizer , they can be a bit oversized and we have seen both life issues and operational issues in our cameras with energizer D's. I have heard word that Energizer recently bought out Rayovac so i am holding my breath hoping nothing changes at Rayovac, but we will definitely monitor it .