Acorn 5210A Quick Start Manual - Page 8
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First port of call if you think your camera is not working correctly is always power!
Have a read of the section within these instruction pages about batteries and always try new ones of
the recommended type before assuming a fault with the camera itself.
Next stop is try to try a brand new SD card in your camera (make sure it's genuine and not bought
Batteries (rechargeable or not) and SD cards do not last forever so these are the first pieces of
Use the Default option within the cameras' menu system to return the camera to the default factory
settings, this may help to clear any little glitches in performance.
If your camera has been outside for a prolonged period of time in some damp/wet weather then
bring it inside for 48hrs, remove all batteries & SD card and leave the hatches/doors on the camera
open. This will allow the camera to reset and dry out if any moisture has sneaked in. Above a
radiator or inside an airing cupboard can be good spots to leave a camera.
You can even use Silica Gel packs to help absorb any moisture if you have some.
Remember moisture is not just rain water getting inside the camera but can come from moisture in
the air (high humidity levels or damp) or from moisture on your own fingers when opening a trail
If you think the infrared cut filter in front of the lens is not working correctly and you are getting
dark night time images/video then try the maintenance test below:
3. Put the camera lens facing up on a table and lean over it so that you will be directly in front
4. Cover the lens and infrared area with your hand so that the camera thinks it's dark for 3-4
seconds, then uncover, then cover, then uncover etc. repeat this around 10-15 times and you
should see (and hear) the infrared cut filter moving in front of and away from the lens.
This can help remove any build up of dust or debris (if there is any) that can develop over time on
the infrared cut filter mechanism. It can also help loosen the mechanism if a little tightness is
Do the test above about 10-15 times, forcing the filter to move back and forth, then set your camera
up again and put it in a dark location and see what you record next time it's triggered.
Sometimes you might notice red/pink coloured daytime recordings, this is usually because there are
large areas of light & dark within the same camera view, such as a large area of bright sky in the
background and a large area of dark hedge in the foreground. These contrasts can "confuse" the
light sensor, so try avoid this sort of camera position and also ensure the camera isn't facing the sun.
Some Troubleshooting Tips..
Batteries & SD Card
from eBay or Amazon!).
hardware to check.
Reset to Factory Default
Reset & Moisture Removal
camera outdoors.
Infrared Cut Filter Test & Maintenance
1. Reset your camera to default settings.
2. Set the interval to 0 seconds.
of the sensors and lens etc.
preventing proper movement of the filter.