How to use the - Detroit River Watch Web Cam
*For best results controlling
the camera's direction, use your mouse and click on
the image. This will center the image on the part of the screen you clicked.
Error Messages
| "Couldn't Get Camera Control" | Control of the camera is limited to 20 users waiting for a turn. If you receive this message wait a few minutes and try again. |
| "Too Many Clients" | This is a rare message but means our connection has reached the maximum number of users. Wait a few minutes and try reloading |
| "Can't Connect" or camera box does not load. | This message means our connection is down, rest assured if you see this message we are working to restore the connection as soon as possible. |
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| I see a Red 'X' or gray box and not the image. | If the pages load but the camera window appears as only a Red 'X' there is a problem with your computer. Visit www.java.com for more information and downloads. |
| "Disconnected" Message or you lose control while operating the camera | If your internet connection loses contact with the camera (even for a second or two) the text "Disconnected" with display or the camera will pass control on to the next person in line. |
| I lose control of the camera and it then moves through a number of presets. | The server will archive images through out the day, when the server is archiving it will take control. |
| The time display for the camera control changes. | When the server takes control or the camera is slow to respond the time is adjusted for the current session. |