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Troubleshooting Guide
​♦ Trouble shutting the lid; don't force it.
♦ Check the lid groove to see if there's anything in it.
♦ Be sure that the SD card ‘clicks’ into place.
♦ Make sure SD is Unlocked – see the small white or yellow tab on the left side.
♦ To remove the SD card, push it in so it ‘clicks,’ then pops out a bit.
♦ Clean off your SD card every day.
♦ Make sure you Aim the remote at the SD card.
♦ Make sure there's nothing on the reeler when you close the case.
♦ No power check AC/DC switch
​♦ No Time and Date - Flip the SD Bypass switch (DOES NOT apply to BASIC units)
Blue Screen
​♦     Check the 1-AMP fuse
 ​♦   Flip the SD Bypass switch to see if you have an image. If you don’t, check the camera/cable connections.
 ​♦   If you have a keyboard - Check F9 on the keyboard 
 ​♦   Make sure ALL cables are connected before sending the camera up the chimney.
 ​♦   Make sure when the Monitor turns on it says AV1 in the top left or right corner
 ​♦   Check the Cam1/Cam2 or Combo Enviro/Everything Else switch.
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  • Home
  • Products
    • Our Books
    • Loaner program
    • Chim-Scan® Units
    • Chim-Scan® Cameras >
      • Enviro Cheesebit Camera
      • Utility Camera
      • Lighthouse Tilt
      • J3D Camera
    • Kwick Lock™ Rods >
      • Kwick Lock™ Rod Kits
      • Kwick Lock™ Rod Caddy
      • Kwick Lock™ Rods - Individual & Gooseneck
    • Other Chim-Scan Products >
      • Vacuums
    • Financing options
  • Repair Form
    • Loaner program
  • How to Order/Order Page
  • Homeowners page
    • South East Iowa Sweep
  • Testimonials
  • About
  • Videos
  • Contact
  • ScanMan's Blog
  • Chimney Sweep Lore
  • FAQ
  • TroubleShooting Guide
  • LINKS
  • Current Customers
    • Camera upgrades
    • Chim-Scan® Manual