NITEforce Mini TRAIL CAMERA

Thank you for Purchasing your NITEforce Trail Camera

The NITEforce trail camera is a digital surveillance camera. It has been precisely engineered and tuned to provide optimal and consistent performance. This camera will provide digital pictures and video for applications such as home, cabin, and business surveillance, and animal monitoring for hunting and research. It features a highly sensitive Passive Infra-Red (PIR) motion sensor and numerous setting options to tailor the camera to your particular needs.

Item Check List

• Camera
• Mounting Strap
• User Manual

Needed for Operation

• 6 AA 1.5V Alkaline Batteries
• SD or SDHC Card (2GB - 32GB)

SPECIAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

CAMERA:

• The camera has been finely tuned. Avoid dropping and physical shock.
• The camera is designed for typical weather conditions (IP66). It is not waterproof for use underwater.
• Recommended Operating Temperature: -15°C to +40°C.
• Carefully clean debris from camera lens, PIR, and LED platform. Avoid use of cleaning solvents.
• The camera contains precise electronic equipment. Do not attempt to open camera case yourself.
• Condensation may form on lens and electrical components when bringing into a warm room from cold. To avoid this, first place the camera inside a sealed plastic bag before bringing into warm room temperature. If condensation forms, remove SD card and batteries until the camera is dry.
• Remove batteries when storing the camera. Removing batteries from the camera during storage reduces the risk of battery acid leakage and battery drain.
• Do not mix old and new batteries together in the camera.

MOUNTING OF THE CAMERA:

This camera is designed to use the Mounting strap (included) to obtain maximal mounting versatility. The camera can be securely locked with a cable lock (sold separately). It is recommended to mount the camera at 1m height pointing to the desired area and 7m away from the target area for maximum sensitivity in most situations. Adjustments may be required depending on animal size and environment. PIR motion detection distance changes based on ambient temperature and setup. Higher ambient temperatures will reduce PIR motion detection range, thereby requiring the camera to be closer to the desired location. Mounting the camera too high or tilting it may result in animals or humans going under or above the PIR motion detection range. Angle the camera perpendicular to the ground to maximize the IR lighting potential.

GETTING STARTED

SD MEMORY CARD

The camera supports both SD and SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB. The camera does not have any internal memory and will not activate ON without an SD card inserted; it will display a “no SD” alert.

1. Open the SD card slot cover on the side.
2. Place the SD card with the label facing up, and insert it into the end of the slot.
3. Cover the SD card slot.

Note:

• This product requires an SD card to store images. The SD card is not included. This product supports up to 32GB SD cards.
• If you are using an SD card from another camera, you must format it on your Personal Computer using FAT32 format before starting to work.

Important Notes:

• Do not use a "micro SD card" with an adapter. It may cause saving errors.
• Make sure the camera is OFF when adding or removing the SD memory card.
• Ensure the SD card is not locked.
• Avoid using SD cards with too fast Read/Write classification types. Use SD cards with a speed less than 80MB/sec.

AA BATTERIES – POWER SOURCE

This camera is designed for Alkaline 1.5V AA batteries. Insert 6pcs AA alkaline batteries, ensuring the polarity ([plus-minus] symbols) is correctly orientated.

1. Open the bottom door of the camera by sliding the latch to the left.
2. Insert batteries into the camera, being careful to match the orientation marked on your camera.
3. Push the door to lock.

Note:

• This product requires 6 AA batteries, which are not included.
• If your battery level is low, please re-install 6 totally new AA batteries.

Important Notes:

• Remove the AA batteries from the battery compartment when the camera is not used, for example, during storage. Warranty does not cover battery-related or battery acid leakage-related technical failures.
• Cold weather will reduce battery output power life. Avoid poor quality alkaline batteries. Avoid mixing different brands or types and ages of batteries. Use 1.5V AA Alkaline batteries.

POWER ON / OFF

Power ON

1. Press the OK button and hold it down to turn on the screen.

Power OFF

1. Press the OK button to wake up the screen.

2. Once the screen is awake, hold down the OK button until the screen turns off.

If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds after power ON, the screen will turn off and enter Ready Work Mode.

Note:

• To wake up the LCD screen from Ready Work Mode, please briefly press the OK button.
• The LCD will not turn on when the camera is writing to memory. The camera will not take any photo/video when the LCD is turned on.

CAMERA SETTINGS MENU

View Setting

1. When the LCD screen is turned on, you can view a summarizing screen, including Picture Number which is taken, Battery Level, and Image Mode.

2. You can view the whole settings in this camera by pressing the -/+ buttons. The settings include Image Mode, PIR Delay, Time, and Date.

3. Once you want to change a setting, please press the OK button in the corresponding interface to enter setting mode, use the -/+ buttons to choose options, and press the OK button at last to save your option.

Image Mode

1. To choose the type of image your camera captures, use the -/+ buttons to navigate to the 'Image Mode' screen.

2. Press the OK button, then use the -/+ buttons to choose between Photo and Video. And then press the OK button to save.

PIR Delay

1. To select how long the camera waits before taking another picture/video, use the -/+ buttons to navigate to the 'PIR Delay' screen.

2. Press the OK button, then use the -/+ buttons to choose between 5/10/15/20/25/30/35/40/45/50/55/60/120/180/240/300/600 seconds. And then press the OK button to save.

Time Setting

1. To change the Time setting, use the -/+ buttons to navigate to the Time screen.

2. Press the OK button in this screen to enter setting mode. Use the -/+ buttons to adjust the Hour and press the OK button again to switch to Minute adjusting. After adjusting the Minute, press the OK button to finish at last.

Date Setting

1. To change the Date setting, use the -/+ buttons to navigate to the Date screen (MM-DD).

2. Press the OK button in this screen to enter setting mode. Use the -/+ buttons to adjust the Month (MM) and press the OK button again to switch to Day (DD) adjusting. After adjusting the Day, press the OK button to switch to Year (YY) adjusting. After adjusting the Year, press the OK button to finish at last.

Mounting

1. To mount the camera to an object in the field, locate the strap supplied with the camera.

2. There is a clip at one end of the strap; please slide the other end of the strap through the two slats on the back of the camera.

3. Wrap the strap around the object at an appropriate height and connect both ends of the clip.

4. Pull the extra material on the strap so the camera attaches to the object tightly.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Camera will not take pictures or stops video recording even with full batteries?

1. SD card is not formatted correctly; format SD card with Computer (FAT32).
2. Ensure SD card is not locked.
3. SD card is faulty or incompatible; try a different SD card and/or brand. Faulty or incompatible SD cards may cause system conflict, system crash, and battery drain. Always format SD card in the camera and try different SD cards if problems persist.
4. Batteries do not have enough power to activate the picture/video sequence.

Batteries run down quickly?

1. Avoid poor quality alkaline batteries. Avoid mixing different brands and ages of batteries, as battery life will be adversely affected. Different brands of batteries will perform differently; try other battery brands to find what works best for your environment.
2. Reduce the number of pictures or reduce video taken per day.
3. Ensure batteries are fully charged; test batteries with a tester if possible.
4. In cold temperatures, the battery life becomes shorter.
5. SD card may be jammed, causing battery to drain; use a different SD card and/or brand.

Video time is cut shorter than what I programmed?

1. Ensure batteries are fully charged.
2. Cold temperatures may decrease battery output, resulting in reduction in video length.

SD card is not recognized in camera?

1. If the SD card is formatted on a computer or other camera, it may not be recognized by this unit. Use this camera to format the SD card.
2. Ensure that the SD card is not greater than 32 GB in size.
3. Ensure SD card is not locked.
4. Try a different brand of SD card for compatibility.
5. Do not use "Micro SD card" with an adapter.
6. Use SD cards with slower write/read speed (less than 80MB/sec).

SD card is inserted into another device (i.e. camera) and is not recognized?

The SD card may be formatted differently than the other device (i.e. camera) can recognize. The camera file system is generally compatible with other digital cameras; however, it is recommended not to use the same SD card in different cameras to avoid possible file system conflicts.

Camera fails to detect motion?

1. Ensure batteries test full; replace batteries if necessary.
2. Ensure SD card is NOT locked and is compatible with the camera.
3. Ensure 'PIR Delay' is set correctly.
4. Ensure the camera is mounted correctly.
   ? Note: Hot weather, humidity, and rain will reduce PIR sensing distance; move the camera closer if required.
5. Typically, mounting the camera at a height of 1m will maximize detection distance; this will depend slightly on the size of game you are trying to observe.
6. Camera may be angled up too high or too low, thereby allowing subjects to walk under or over the PIR motion detection window; adjust camera position and try again.

Images are blurry (stills or motion)?

1. It is important to realize that different environments and conditions will affect the picture quality.
2. Blurry still images may result from interference with focal points; for example, distance from the camera, trees, or brush may affect the focus point.
3. Fog, condensation, water drops, snow, dust, direct sunlight, etc., can all reduce picture quality.
4. Motion blur may result when an object moves too quickly. Blur will be compounded during night and low light situations.

Night images are dark?

1. Ensure Alkaline AA batteries are fully charged. Do not mix batteries with different brands and ages.
2. Cold temperature will reduce battery output to the Flash.
3. Remove brush, grass, and other debris that may prevent Flash light from reaching its potential.

Too many empty pictures/video or false triggers?

1. Ensure the camera is mounted on a solid surface; trees and surfaces may move in wind, causing the camera to trigger falsely.
2. Adjust camera height and angle.
3. Remove brush and branches from the detection zone that may be triggering the camera.
4. A close running animal/human may make it across the detection zone before triggering the camera.
5. Sunlight (UV radiation) and heat waves may result in certain scenarios of false triggers; position the camera in a different location.

Compliance Marks: CE, FC, RoHS

FCC Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

1 YEAR WARRANTY

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the original date of purchase when purchased through an authorized dealer. NITEforce will, at its option, repair or replace your product with the same or comparable model, free of charge (shipping charges may apply) for a period of (1) one year from the original date of purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship occurring with normal use. This warranty only extends to the original retail purchaser. Purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty performance. The warranty on any replacement product provided under this warranty shall be for the unexpired portion of the warranty period applicable to the original product. This warranty extends solely to failures due to defects in materials or workmanship occurring during normal use. It does not cover normal wear of the product.

This warranty is void if:

1. The unit has been used incorrectly, opened, or punctured.
2. The unit has been immersed in water or other liquids, allowed to be filled with dirt or dust, or otherwise physically misused.
3. The 1 year warranty period has expired.
4. If the product fails to function properly as a result of accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, non-compatible batteries, faulty installation, setup, adjustments, improper maintenance, alteration, maladjustment of controls, modification, power surges, service by anyone other than NITEforce or NITEforce authorized service center, or acts beyond the manufacturer's control.

CAMERA REPAIR

Repairs for damages not covered by the warranty will be subject to a charge. Please contact the nearest NITEforce sales agency shop to discuss repair options not covered under warranty.

WARRANTY WARNING:

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.