my wildviews, all do the same thing too. once you go into test mode switch it to off and then to the pir. if nothing happens right away, move your hand in front of the camera or yourself. give it a couple of seconds after that i think it goes to sleep. i have three wildviews they all do what you said yours does. but all of mine work fine once i put my hand or my self in front of the camera. i hope this helps you.