Portronics VlogMate C — Troubleshooting Guide

Modified on Mon, 28 Sep at 12:56 PM

TABLE OF CONTENTS


Quick Troubleshooting

ProblemQuick Fix
Mic not turning ONCharge the transmitter and hold MFB for 3 sec.
Receiver not detectedRemove and reconnect the Type-C receiver.
Mic not pairingHold MFB for 3 sec to enter pairing mode and reconnect the receiver.
One mic not workingRe-pair the affected transmitter and check its battery.
No audioConfirm the receiver is connected and the recording app is using the external mic.
Background noiseTurn Noise Reduction ON with a single MFB press.
Mic is mutedDouble-click MFB to unmute.
Audio dropsMove within the 30m working range and reduce obstructions.
Mic battery lowCharge the transmitter using 5V/1A.
Auto-off during pairingPair within about 3 minutes.

1. Microphone Not Turning ON

  1. Charge the microphone.

  2. Confirm the charging connection is secure.

  3. Hold the MFB button for 3 seconds.

  4. Check the indicator.

2. Receiver Not Detected

  1. Remove the Type-C receiver.

  2. Reconnect it firmly.

  3. Check that the phone/device supports Type-C audio accessories.

  4. Start the recording app again.

3. Microphone Not Pairing

  1. Hold the microphone MFB for 3 seconds.

  2. Wait for pairing indication.

  3. Keep the receiver connected.

  4. If needed, hold the MFB for about 2 seconds to retry pairing with the source.

The transmitter can power off automatically if a connection is not established within about 3 minutes.

4. No Sound / Recording Not Working

  1. Confirm the Type-C receiver is connected.

  2. Check that the recording app is using the external microphone.

  3. Test with a short recording.

  4. Check whether the microphone is muted.

  5. Double-click MFB to unmute if required.

5. Background Noise Is High

Press the MFB once to enable Noise Reduction.

IndicatorStatus
GreenNoise Reduction ON
RedNoise Reduction OFF / mute-related status

6. One Microphone Is Not Working

  1. Charge the affected microphone.

  2. Re-pair it using the MFB pairing procedure.

  3. Confirm the receiver remains connected.

  4. Test both microphones separately and together.

7. Audio Drops or Range Is Weak

The working range is up to 30m. Move the microphone closer to the receiver and reduce walls/obstructions between them.

8. Charging Problem

  1. Use the USB-C charging port on the transmitter.

  2. Use a 5V/1A power source.

  3. Check the cable and connection.

  4. Allow the microphone to charge before retesting.

Still stuck?

If the issue persists after performing all troubleshooting steps, please raise a support request.

Our support team will assist you further.

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