WOLFANG WT01 Trail Camera User Manual

Important Notice

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing a WOLFANG Trail Camera. We value your business and will do everything in our power to earn your trust. Please follow the instructions in this manual for operation and optimal use of the camera.

If your WOLFANG Trail Camera does not seem to be functioning correctly or you are experiencing issues with photo/video quality, please send us an email. We will respond quickly and professionally to resolve any problem you may have.

We also welcome and appreciate all feedback and suggestions regarding our camera. Your objective feedback and candid opinions are the driving force behind our innovation. Please do not hesitate to contact us with complaints or suggestions, as they enable us to continue growing and adapting to the ever-changing market.

We are deeply aware that high-quality service never ends, and we will spare no effort to improve our product quality and customer service now and forever. Thank you again for choosing WOLFANG, and we look forward to being your camera partner now and in the future.

WOLFANG Trail Camera Service Email: support.vc@wolfang.co

Sincerely,
WOLFANG

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Quick Start Guide

Install Batteries:

Diagram showing the camera open with battery compartment accessible, indicating slots for 4 or 8 AA batteries.

Insert SD Card:

Diagram showing an SD card being inserted into the camera's SD card slot.

Turn ON:

Diagram of the ON/OFF switch, labeled 'ON' and 'OFF'.

Set Date and Time:

Screenshot of the date and time setup menu, showing fields for Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Date Format (YY/MM/DD).

Format SD Card for first-time use:

Screenshot of the SD card formatting menu, with options like 'Format Memory', 'Data will delete', 'Cancel', and 'OK'.

Start working after the countdown:

Screenshot showing the camera ready to operate after a countdown, displaying status like '5M 99999 SD', time, and battery level.

Installing Batteries and SD Card

Before you learn how to use your WOLFANG Trail Camera, you must first insert a set of batteries and an SD card. Please take the time to read the following instructions and precautions:

Loading Batteries

Normal AA Batteries

Diagram illustrating battery installation: ① Battery compartment lock, ② Battery compartment, ③ Batteries. Shows batteries being inserted with correct polarity.

Insert the battery in the direction shown in the image.

After opening the battery compartment lock on the bottom left of the camera, you will see that the camera has eight battery compartments. Install a full set of 8 AA batteries. Be sure to insert each battery with the correct polarity.

CAUTION:

1. WOLFANG recommends using a full set of eight high-quality new 1.5V AA Lithium or Alkaline AA batteries in all WOLFANG Trail Camera models for maximum battery life, as lower voltage can cause operational problems.
2. Do not mix old and new batteries.
3. Do not mix battery types – use ALL Lithium or ALL Alkaline batteries.

External Power Supply

Diagram showing an external power adapter connected to the camera's DC-IN port.

Connect one end of the adapter to an external power supply and the other end to the DC-IN port.

• The camera can also be powered by an external power adapter; connect the external power adapter to the 'DC-IN' jack on the underside of the WOLFANG Trail Camera.
• External Power Adapter Output: 6V/2A
• DC-IN Plug Size: 3.5 mm × 1.35 mm

Insert and Format the SD Card

Diagram showing an SD card being inserted into the camera's SD card slot.

Insert the SD card into the card slot (metal contacts facing down) and push it in until you hear a 'click'.

When the card is inserted, the mode switch must be in the OFF position.

Note:

• Insert an SD card of Class 6 or higher, up to 32 GB.
• Format the new SD card before using the camera.

Product Operation and Menu Settings

Product Operation

OFF ON

Slide the 'Mode Switch' to select the operating status.

OFF Mode: Turn off the camera

The camera is completely off. Only in OFF mode should you insert or remove the memory card or replace the batteries.

ON Mode: Adjust settings/Start operation

When switching from OFF to ON, the screen display switches to preview mode. You can manually record videos, take photos, play back captured files, or change settings.

In preview mode, the PIR sensor is turned on. When triggered, the indicator light flashes, but the camera does not automatically take photos or videos.

If no operation is performed, it automatically switches to working mode. There is a delay time, and the screen shows a 10-second countdown, and then it goes blank, and button operation is disabled.

When animals or other moving objects are detected, the camera takes photos or videos when the PIR sensor is triggered, and then returns to standby mode.

Manual Photo Mode and Video Mode

Manual Photo Mode

Diagram of the Manual Photo Mode display, indicating:

1. Standby Mode
2. Photo Resolution
3. Date & Time
4. Remaining Photo Capacity
5. SD Card Status
6. Battery Level

Manual Video Mode

Diagram of the Manual Video Mode display, indicating:

1. Standby Mode
2. Video Resolution
3. Date & Time
4. Remaining Video Length
5. SD Card Status
6. Battery Level

Menu Settings

Monitor Delay

Select the delay time when the camera switches to automatic capture mode. In ON mode, the camera automatically switches to automatic capture mode after the set delay time if no operation is performed.

Mode Setting

Select whether still images or video clips are captured when the camera is triggered. The Photo and Video mode combines both photo and video, so each trigger captures both a still image and a video clip.

Photo Pixel

Select the resolution for still images. Higher resolution offers more pixels but creates larger files, which consume more SD card capacity (filling up faster).

Burst Shot

Select how many photos are captured per trigger in Photo Mode.

Video Resolution

Select the video resolution. Higher resolution produces videos of better quality but creates larger files that consume more SD card capacity (filling up faster). The use of high-speed SD cards (SanDisk® SDHC Class 6 or higher) is recommended if you desire higher video settings.

Video Length

Set the duration of a video recording when the camera is automatically triggered. The recording duration for videos is not limited in TEST mode. To extend the camera's lifespan, we recommend setting a shorter video length.

Capture Interval, Timer, and Time-lapse Capture

Capture Interval

Select the time span the camera waits before responding to further triggers from the PIR, after an animal has been detected for the first time and remains within the sensor's range.

CAUTION:

The PIR interval greatly influences battery operating time. The shorter the interval, the higher the frequency to capture the target, but more power consumption; the longer the interval, the lower the frequency for capturing the target and the lower the power consumption.

Timer

Set the time to 'ON' if the camera should only be active within a specific time frame. After confirming 'ON' with the OK button, the start and end times can be set. For example, if the start time is set to 18:35 and the end time to 8:25, the camera will be operational from 6:35 AM on the current day until 8:25 AM on the following day. The camera will not trigger and take photos if the time falls outside this period.

Time-lapse Capture Setting

Turns the time-lapse capture mode on/off. When this function is activated, it forces the camera to take photos or videos even if it is not triggered by a nearby live target, which is useful for constant monitoring of an area that may be far from the camera. This is also useful for observing cold-blooded animals (e.g., snakes) or plants, etc. Once the 'ON' setting is confirmed by pressing the OK button, you can enter the interval time (15 seconds ~ 30 minutes) after which photos are to be taken.

Note:

In this mode, the PIR function no longer works, and the camera takes photos at the set interval time.

General Settings

Language Family

Select your desired menu language.

Date & Time

Set the Year, Month, and Date (based on the selected date format) and then the Hour (based on the selected date format) and Minute.

Set Serial Number

Allows the user to set a customer numbering for the camera. Useful for ID purposes when multiple cameras are set up, as each camera prints numbering on all photos (but not videos) that it captures. Use the UP/DOWN buttons [↑]/[↓] (to change the setting) and the OK buttons [OK] (to go to the next field) to set the two-digit code.

Beep

Select 'ON' to enable the beep, 'OFF' means 'Close'.

Video Sound

Select whether audio should be recorded during a video recording.

Timestamp

Select 'Timestamp' / 'Date' if you want the date and time or just the date (when the picture was taken) to be printed on each photo/video, select 'Off' for no imprint.

Password Setting

After selecting 'On', enter a four-digit password to protect your camera from unauthorized access. Use the UP/DOWN buttons [↑]/[↓] (to change the setting) and the OK buttons [OK] (to go to the next field) to set the four-digit code.

NOTE:

This password must be entered every time the camera is turned on in TEST mode before the camera can be used. If you accidentally forget the password, '1111' is the universal password.

Format

Deletes (erases) all files stored on a card to prepare them for reuse. Always format a card that has been used in other devices previously or if it is a new card.

CAUTION:

Make sure you have downloaded and backed up all files you wish to keep first!

Reset

Select OK [OK] to reset all parameters to the original factory settings. If the camera behaves strangely and you believe you have accidentally changed a setting (but are not sure which one), all parameters will be reset to their most frequently used or 'general' settings.

Execution

Displays the current firmware version for reference.

Mounting and Positioning the Camera

Using the Strap

Diagram showing the strap being threaded through the camera's mounting points.

To mount, slide one end of the strap through the two holders on the back of the camera. Thread the other end of the strap through the buckle. Then, secure it to the tree, ensuring the strap is tight enough to prevent it from slipping.

Detection and Distance Test

Diagram showing the camera mounted on a tree.

To test if the WOLFANG Trail Camera can effectively monitor your chosen area, we recommend performing this test to check the detection angle and range of the WOLFANG Trail Camera.

• Slide the WOLFANG Trail Camera to the ON mode.
• Move yourself or an object within the 10-second countdown range, parallel to the camera, to simulate a wild animal or motive. Try different angles and distances from the camera.
• When the motion detection LED (red) flashes, it indicates that the position is being detected. When it does not flash, it means this position is outside the detection range. The results of this test will help you find the best placement for mounting and aiming the camera. The height from the ground to the device's setup should be between 3 to 6 feet, depending on the animal. In general, it can detect animals up to 65 feet away. It can detect potential motion disturbances caused by temperature and wind, so avoid placing it near a heat source or loose branches (especially in windy conditions).

Automatic Capture

Ensure the power switch is in the ON position. Once you switch to ON mode, the operation indicator LED (red) will flash. Before activating automatic capture, you can set the camera parameters, install it in the capture area, and adjust the direction and position so that the lens is aligned with the capture area.

If no operation is performed, the camera will automatically have a delay time (30S/1MIN/3MIN) according to the setting. The red PIR indicator light will continue to flash, and then the screen will display a 10-second countdown.

After the 10-second countdown expires, the screen will turn black, the red PIR indicator light will stop flashing, and the PIR sensor will be active. The camera will switch to working mode. The camera will automatically monitor and capture moving animals or people.

Please note that the delay time and the 10-second countdown are set to give you enough time to close and lock the front cover of the camera and then walk away. The PIR sensor is highly sensitive to ambient temperature. The greater the temperature difference between the environment and your subject, the greater the possible range.

Playback Mode

All photos and videos captured by the WOLFANG Trail Camera can be displayed directly on the integrated screen, as well as protected, unprotected, and deleted directly on the camera.

Checking Files Directly on the Camera

Set the power switch to the ON position, then press the [Mode] button twice to enter playback mode.

• Press [UP] [↑]: Page forward
• Press [DOWN] [↓]: Page forward
• When viewing videos in playback mode, the [OK] button is the Playback/Pause button.
• If you want to delete an unwanted file in playback mode, press the [Menu] button and then the [OK] button to delete the current file or all files.
• Press the [Mode] button again to exit playback mode.

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

If you are using a PC (or Mac*), to view photos (or video clips*), first set the power switch to the [OFF] position. Then connect the PC via a Type-C cable. You can then view images/videos stored on the SD card directly on the PC.

• Additional software may be required to display video files on a Mac.

Recycling Information

FR: BARQUETTE + ÉTUI (Packaging + Case)

DE: TRI (Sorting)

EN: This device, its accessories, batteries and cords are recyclable.

Dispose of at stores, recycling centers, or designated collection points.

Collection points at www.quefairedemesdechets.fr

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