Tactacam Reveal X-Pro Cellular Camera Instruction Manual

Introduction

What is in the Box?

• (1) Trail Camera
• (1) Instruction Manual
• (1) Mounting Strap
• (1) Antenna
• (1) Verizon & AT&T SIM Card

What You Will Need

• Full-size SD Card - Class 10, U3, 16GB-32GB. Recommended Brands: Tactacam, Lexar, SanDisk. (Other brands of lower end SD cards are incompatible with the Reveal X-Pro and will yield unexpected results)
• 12 AA Batteries Required. Lithium Batteries recommended in colder temperatures.

Recommended Camera Accessories (Not Included)

SD Card ?

Solar Panel ☀️

Lockable Security Box ?

T-Post Mount ?

Adjustable Camera Stake ?️

View and purchase all accessories at revealcellcam.com

Camera Components

The Tactacam Reveal X-Pro features the following components:

1. Lens: The primary optical lens for capturing images and video.
2. Antenna: For cellular signal transmission.
3. Camera Working Status Indicator: An LED light indicating the camera's operational status.
4. Microphone: For capturing audio with video recordings.
5. SIM Slot: For inserting the cellular service SIM card. (Do not mix SIM's with other cameras).
6. Display: The screen for viewing menus and settings.
7. PIR Motion Sensor: Detects motion and heat to trigger image capture.
8. IR LEDs: Infrared LEDs for night vision illumination.
9. Navigation Arrows: Buttons used to navigate through menus and settings (Up, Down, Left, Right).
10. SD Card Slot: For inserting the memory card to store images and videos.
11. Power/Enter Button: Used to power the device on/off and confirm selections.
12. Battery Eject Button: Releases the battery compartment.
13. External Battery In/DC Port: For connecting an external power source.
14. USB-C Port: For data transfer or charging (if applicable).
15. Tripod/Mount Attachment: Threaded socket for mounting the camera to a tripod or other mounting hardware.

Quick Start Guide

Setting Up Your Account

If this is your first Reveal camera activation, visit the Reveal Web Portal at https://account.revealcellcam.com/activation to set up your account. You can also access the Web Portal directly from the app by clicking 'My Reveal' on the account page. If you already have a Reveal account with active cameras, log in to your app and add your camera following the instructions on page 8.

Downloading the App

Download the Tactacam Reveal app from your Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Sign in using the same email and password created on the website: https://account.revealcellcam.com.

Add Camera to the App

1. Navigate to your Reveal app and log in using your account credentials. Click the home icon.
2. Click the camera icon at the top.
3. From the camera page, click the '+' icon in the bottom right-hand corner.
4. Select 'Reveal X-Pro' and continue.
5. Follow the in-app prompts to activate your Reveal. Ensure the SIM selected (Verizon or AT&T) matches the SIM card already inserted in the camera.
6. The app will prompt you to scan the QR code located on the camera's display screen.

Sending a Test Picture

1. Allow the camera to connect to a 4G signal. Your signal strength will be displayed on the screen.

• After activation, the signal status indicator will search for and then display the signal strength.
• Once connected, press the power/enter button to send a photograph.

When your test picture is sent successfully, a confirmation message will appear on the screen. If it fails, a send failure message will display.

2. Ensure your phone has a signal. A motion-detected picture should be sent to your phone via the app, which may take a few minutes.

Leaving Your Camera in the Field

1. Using the camera's display screen, position it to your desired focal point.
2. Ensure the antenna is securely tightened.
3. Wipe down the seal, removing any dirt or debris.
4. Press the left navigation arrow to enter 'work mode' (camera is on and functioning correctly). Your camera will then begin sending photos.
5. Ensure your phone has a signal. A motion-detected picture should be sent to your phone via the app, which may take a few minutes.

Settings & Specifications

Best Practices

Proper Camera Placement

1. Location and placement are critical for best camera performance.
2. Avoid hanging the camera on small trees that are prone to moving with the wind.
3. Place the camera about waist height on the tree or post.
4. Point the camera down about 7 to 15 degrees. Using shims can help achieve the desired angle.
5. For best lighting conditions, face your camera north. Always avoid facing your camera directly toward the sun.
6. If the camera is placed too high on a tree and angled down, the field of view becomes smaller. This is only advisable if you plan to monitor a bait station or scrape.
7. On a food plot: Camera height and angle are critical for the widest field of view. Do not place the camera too high.
8. On a trail: For the best view, position your camera at an angle looking up or down the trail, rather than perpendicular to it.

Batteries and Cellular Trail Camera Performance

1. Use the recommended batteries for the Reveal:
   • Energizer Lithium batteries
   • Duracell Max Alkaline batteries
   • Rayovac UltraPro Alkaline batteries
2. In cold weather, use lithium-ion batteries for best camera speed and performance.
3. Expected picture count with proper batteries (in temperatures above freezing) are:
   • Lithium: 4,000+ pictures
   • Alkaline: 2,500+ pictures
4. If connecting the Tactacam External Solar Panel (sold separately), lithium batteries will act as a backup power source.

Troubleshooting

Camera Sends Pictures of Nothing

Motion sensors (PIR sensors) detect heat and motion. On hot or windy days, false triggers can occur. Objects other than people and animals, such as vegetation and precipitation, can also act as moving targets.

1. Clear any low-hanging tree branches, brush, and weeds from the camera's field of view (5-10 yards in front).
2. Motion sensitivity recommendations: Set sensitivity to 'High' to start. Decrease sensitivity if you are getting too many false triggers (9 is highest, 1 is lowest).

Night Vision Flash Range Doesn't Meet Expectations

1. Ensure batteries are fully charged.
2. The 'Max Range' setting offers better IR flash range. Adjust 'Night Mode' to 'Max Range' for improved night vision flash range.
3. High-quality 1.2V NiMH rechargeable AA batteries can also improve IR flash range. For cold weather use, lithium batteries are recommended for consistent results.
4. Surroundings like trees, walls, or the ground within the flash range can help create better night images. To improve night images, avoid aiming the camera into an open field where there is nothing to reflect the IR flash back.

To Help Prevent Theft or Damage

Use a protective security box, such as the one listed at www.revealcellcam.com ?

Camera Stops Taking Images or Won't Take Images

1. Ensure the SD card is not full. If the SD card is full, the camera will stop taking images. Enabling 'SD Loop' will cause the SD card to overwrite older images, preventing this issue.
2. Verify that alkaline or NiMH-AA batteries have sufficient power for the camera to operate.
3. Format the SD card with the camera before first use or when the camera stops taking images.

Internal Condensation on Lens

The Reveal is IP66 rated waterproof, meaning it is resistant to powerful jets of water. Condensation inside or behind the lens can occur if the antenna is not screwed in completely, or if there is dirt or debris on the seal. To alleviate this issue:

• Pull the SD card out and let the camera sit open in an area with circulating air (e.g., near a fan or vent) for 3-4 days.
• Alternatively, place the camera in a sealed container with rice for 24 hours to absorb moisture.
• Clean the seal thoroughly and tighten the antenna.
• Place the camera back in the field.

If the Camera Has Accidentally Been Submerged in Water

1. Do not open the camera immediately.
2. Dry the outer housing of the camera to prevent water from entering the interior and causing damage.

Limited Warranty

How Long Does This Coverage Last?

1. One year from the date of purchase.
2. Register your Reveal under warranty at www.tactacam.com/warranty.

What Is Covered?

1. This limited warranty covers manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship, including but not limited to:
   • Defective buttons
   • Cracked/chipped glass lens
   • Broken SD card or SIM card spring mechanism
   • Broken USB port
2. Covered cameras will be repaired by a certified camera technician or replaced.

What Is Not Covered?

1. This limited warranty does not cover damage caused by owner modification, attempted repairs, or other alterations to the product.
2. This limited warranty excludes damage caused by people or animals, including but not limited to: antenna, strap, Fresnel lens, glass lens, or camera housing.

If damage is caused to the camera by the owner or an animal, contact customer support for repair options.

FCC Regulations

Federal Communications Commission - Part 15 FC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

Contact Support

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR RETAILER

PLEASE CALL: 218-282-5650

OR EMAIL: SUPPORT@REVEALCELLCAM.COM

For any warranty issues or questions on how to film your hunts with Tactacam.

110 N Sunset Blvd, Caledonia, MN 55921

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