Trail Camera Instruction Manual

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1. Packing List

Please carefully unpack the camera and check that the following accessories are contained in the box.

• Wildlife Camera x 1
• USB Cable x 1
• Instruction Manual x 1
• Mounting Belt x 1
• Wall Mount x 1
• Screws x 3

Diagram showing accessories: 1. Wildlife Camera, 2. USB Cable, 3. User Manual, 4. Mounting Belt, 5. Wall Mount, 6. Screws.

2. Introduction

The Wildlife Camera is a wildlife and surveillance camera with an infrared sensor. The sensor can detect sudden changes to the ambient temperature within an evaluation area. The signals of the highly sensitive infrared sensor (PIR, passive infrared sensor) switch on the camera, activating picture or video mode.

2.1 Features Of Wildlife Camera

1. CMOS sensor.
2. 2.0" color TFT LCD: 320x240 pixels.
3. High Power Night Vision Light.
4. Full automatic IR filter.
5. Setup Serial No. to record the position.
6. Time, date, temperature, phase and Serial No. will be stamped on the photo.
7. Password protection.
8. Power indicating.
9. Built-in test function about environmental temperature.
10. Built-in microphone and speaker.
11. USB 2.0 interface.
12. Waterproof standard IP66.
13. Working temperature: -20°C to 60°C.
14. Extremely low power consumption in standby operation providing extremely long operating time, lasts 8 months with 8 pcs batteries when taking 50 photos every day.

2.2 Features Of Wildlife Camera

1. Camera trap for hunting.
2. Animal or incident observation.
3. Motion triggered security camera for domestic, office or public use.
4. Any internal and external surveillance.

3. Structure

Understanding the camera structure helps to use this product more skillfully.

The camera has the following components:

• [Component 1: Light sensor]
• [Component 2: PIR sensor]
• [Component 3: Lens]
• [Component 4: Infrared Night Vision Light]
• [Component 5: Blue light]

Diagram showing the front of the camera with numbered components: 1. Light sensor, 2. PIR sensor, 3. Lens, 4. Infrared Night Vision Light, 5. Blue light.

The camera also features:

• [Component 1: Left Button]
• [Component 2: UP Button]
• [Component 3: Right Button]
• [Component 4: Down Button]
• [Component 5: OK Button]
• [Component 6: OFF/Setup/ON switch]
• [Component 7: USB interface]
• [Component 8: SD card slot]
• [Component 9: Mode Switch Button]
• [Component 10: LCD screen]
• [Component 11: Speaker]

Diagram showing the side and bottom of the camera with numbered components: 1. Left Button, 2. UP Button, 3. Right Button, 4. Down Button, 5. OK Button, 6. OFF/Setup/ON switch, 7. USB interface, 8. SD card slot, 9. Mode Switch Button, 10. LCD screen, 11. Speaker.

Additional features include:

• [Component 1: Sealing waterproof ring]
• [Component 2: Battery compartment]
• [Component 3: DC interface]
• [Component 4: 1/4 Inch Nut Connector]

Diagram showing the bottom of the camera and a close-up of the 1/4 inch nut connector: 1. Sealing waterproof ring, 2. Battery compartment, 3. DC interface, 4. 1/4 Inch Nut Connector.

4. Preparing The Camera

Note:

• SD memory cards up to a capacity of 32 GB are supported.
• Instead of type LR6 (AA) batteries, batteries with the same specification (with 2000 mAh or higher) may be used.
• The camera must be inserted 4 or 8 x 1.5V AA batteries. Do not use new and old batteries together. A DC interface requires a 6V/2A adapter with a 3.5 mm (outer diameter) plug head.
• Insert CLASS10 or higher class SD card (CLASS10 recommended). Prior to inserting the memory card, ensure that the lateral write protection on the memory card has not been locked.
• Switch on the camera using the 3 switches: power off (OFF), setup menu/SETUP mode (SETUP), and live mode (ON).
• New memory cards are recommended to be formatted when using (as described below).
• Please note that the camera will power off when power is very low.

Diagram illustrating battery insertion (8x AA batteries), mode switch selection (OFF, SETUP, ON), and SD card insertion (32GB).

Operation:

Open the locking brackets and the protective cover of the battery compartment. Insert batteries, insert memory card, switch to SETUP. Enter the system menu by pressing the MENU button. Choose to format the memory card, then choose to reset to factory settings (this step can be skipped) to set up system time.

Assembly With Strap

Diagram illustrating the assembly with the mounting strap.

5. Using The Camera And Setup Menu

5.1 Using The Camera

1. Operating Buttons

Functions of operating buttons in recording mode:

• [Button 1: Video modes]
• [Button 2: No function (in recording mode)]
• [Button 3: Photo modes]
• [Button 4: Press to take a photo, or start/end recording a video]
• [Button 5: Press to start replay mode]
• [Button 6: Open the setting menu using the MENU button]

Diagram showing the control buttons with labels 1 through 6.

2. Mode Switch

Shift the switches to choose the work mode:

• Power off (OFF): Switch is in the OFF position.
• Setup system (SETUP): Switch is in the SETUP position.
• Live mode (ON): Switch is in the ON position.

Diagrams illustrating the three positions of the mode switch: Power off (OFF), Setup system (SETUP), Live mode (ON).

• Press the MENU key to open the setting menu. Press OK to confirm the setting changes.
• Press the MENU key one more time to return to the previous menu or exit the settings MENU.
• Switch the mode selector to "OFF" to power off the camera.

5.2 Setup Menu

1. Mode Setting: Photo, Video, Photo+Video. Select whether photos or videos should be taken when motion is detected. In "Photo+Video" mode, the camera first takes a set number of photos prior to recording a video.
2. Photo pixel: Select the desired resolution for photos. A higher resolution produces better photo quality but results in larger files requiring more space on the memory card. (Recommendation: 8M).
3. Sequence: Select the number of photos to be taken in succession when the camera is triggered in Photo mode. Observe the parameter interval.
4. Video Resolution: Select the required video resolution. Higher resolution produces higher quality videos but results in larger files. Videos are recorded in AVI format.
5. Recording length: Default 10 seconds [optional 5S - 3 minutes]. Specify the duration of a video recording when the camera is triggered automatically. The recording period for videos is not limited in the SETUP mode.
6. Record Audio: Turn on/off audio recording.
7. Operate Interval: Defaulted 30 Seconds, optional from 5 seconds - 30 minutes. Select the shortest period for the camera to wait before it reacts to successive triggering of the main sensor after an animal has first been detected. The camera does not record any photos or videos during the selected interval to prevent the memory card from being filled with unnecessary shots.
   • A short shot lag results in high shooting frequency and high power consumption, affecting battery life.
   • A long shot lag results in lower power consumption for longer usage.
8. PIR sensitivity:
   • Select "High" for interior areas with little interference.
   • Select "Medium" for exterior areas with normal interference.
   • Select "Low" for environments with high interference.
9. Timer: Press "OK", then select "ON" to set the starting and ending working times. The camera will only work during the set time every day. If the start time is 18:35 and the end time is 8:25, the camera will be operational from 6:35 PM of the current day until 8:25 AM of the following day. The camera will not be triggered outside this period.
10. Language: Select the desired menu language. Available languages include: English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, etc.
11. Time Lapse: Press "MENU" to find "Time lapse". Press "OK", then select "ON" to set the time interval (Hr, Min, Sec). This feature can record processes like flower blooming by taking pictures at set intervals, which are automatically processed into video.
12. Date/Time: Press"MENU" to find "Time & Date". Press"OK", then select "ON" to set the time and date. Use Up/Down keys to choose numbers and Left/Right keys to change values. Time formats: 12/24hr. Date formats: dd/mm/yyyy, yyyy/mm/dd, mm/dd/yyyy.
13. Time Stamp: Turn on/off display of watermark on photos.
14. Password Set: Select "Password protection". Press "OK", then select "ON" to set a 4-digit password (0-9). If the password is lost, press MENU and REPLAY simultaneously and slide the mode selector from OFF to SETUP to unlock the camera.
15. Beep sound: Turn on/off beep sound.
16. Format: Select to format the memory card. It is suggested to format the memory card on a computer first, then format it again on the camera for first use.
17. Serial ID Set: Press "OK", then select "ON" to set the serial number for the camera. A 4-digit combination can document the location on photos, aiding identification when using multiple cameras.
18. Default Setting: Reset the camera to default settings. Remember to set the date and time again.
19. Economy Mode:
    • Select "OFF": The camera works normally day and night until the battery is drained.
    • Select "On": The camera works only during the day and is not triggered at night.
20. Audio Volume: Select "Low", "Medium", or "High" for the audio volume when watching captured videos.
21. Auto power off: Select "3 minutes", "5 minutes", or "10 minutes" for automatic shutdown in "setup" mode if there is no operation. Select "Off" to disable automatic shutdown.
22. Technical Support: For any problems, contact technical support via "TC@yooomail.com".
23. Version: Check the camera's current firmware version number.

Notice!

Please press the right key to enter the playback, view the photos and video files taken, and the OK button is to play the video.

Playback

Slide the operating mode selector switch to "SETUP" position. Press replay key and Up/Down key to review photos/videos. While reviewing photos, press Up/Down key to page up/down. While reviewing videos, press OK key to start playing, press OK one more time to stop. Press replay key to return to standby.

Delete selection

Delete individual recordings: Press MENU key under playback mode, move the selection bar to "Delete current file" and press OK.

Delete all recordings

Delete all recordings: Press MENU key under playback mode, move the selection bar to "Delete all files" and press OK.

Activate slide show

Play back photos automatically. Each photo is shown for about 2 seconds. To stop the slide show and keep the current image, press the OK button.

Write protection

• Protect individual recordings: Select "Write-protect current file".
• Protect all recordings: Select "Write-protect all files".
• Remove write protection for current recording: Select "Unlock current file".
• Remove write protection for all recordings: Select "Unlock all files".

6. Entering Live Mode

6.1 Adjusting And Installing The Camera

The SETUP mode is advantageous for determining the best possible detection angle and range of the movement sensor. Attach the camera at approximately 1-2m height to a tree and align it with a desired direction.

• For 1 meter height: Place the camera parallel to the ground.
• For 2 meters height: Tilt the camera down five degrees to the ground.

Move slowly from one side of the observed area to the other, moving parallel to the camera. Try out different angles and distances. The Blue LED flashing indicates detection by the main PIR sensor. The blue LED also flashes indicating detection by the side PIR sensor.

NOTE: The blue LED only lights up when "Side motion sensor" is ON. This helps determine the best position for aligning the camera. The blue LED flashes in SETUP mode as soon as the PIR sensor has detected movement.

The blue LED will flash and count down for 5 seconds when you switch to Live Mode (ON). The camera then works automatically and enters Standby Mode.

Ensure the camera is set to the correct height in line with the point to be observed. Where necessary, point the camera down for optimum alignment.

Diagram illustrating camera placement at 1m (parallel to ground) and 2m (tilted down 5 degrees) height, showing detection angles and distances. Note: Please do the horizontal movement before the PIR. Vertical movement could not detect correctly. Please quicken your steps when you do the test in a long distance before PIR detection area.

The PIR detection distance would be shorter if the environment temperature reaches or above 30°C.

The screen would automatically turn off without any operation within 3 minutes in SETUP mode. Pressing any button will turn it on again.

6.2 Setting Up The Live Mode

The standard application of the Wildlife Camera is the Live mode. In this mode, photos are triggered by movement sensors or at intervals according to the respective setting.

To set up the Live mode, switch the mode switch to ON position. The red LED will flash and count down for 5 seconds when you switch to Live Mode (ON), and then the camera works automatically and enters the Standby Mode.

As soon as wild animals or other objects directly enter the detection area of the sensor zone, the camera starts to record photos and videos.

Note:

• In the daytime, IR LEDs will not light up. Photos and videos are in color.
• At night, IR LEDs give light, and photos and videos are in black and white.
• The Shot lag is 1 minute by default. Optional is 5s-60 min.

Please set up recording mode and related parameters before entering Live mode.

7. Connection To Computer

Please shift Mode to "SETUP", and connect the camera to the computer with a USB cable. The camera LCD will show "MSDC prompt". This indicates successful connection. Then read or copy the data in the SD card to the computer.

1. Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable.
2. The camera switches on automatically in the USB mode, irrespective of the selection on the mode switch.
3. The camera installs itself on the computer as an additional drive under the name "Removable storage device".
4. Double click on the device to access the folder "DCIM".
5. Photos and videos are in the subfolders of the "DCIM" folder.
6. You can copy or move photos and video files on the computer. Alternatively, you can insert the memory card in a card reader on the computer.

8. Technical Specification

9. Simple Trouble Shooting

9.1 Care

Do not use any corrosive cleaners, such as methylated spirits, thinners, etc., to clean the camera housing and supplied accessory. When required, clean system components with a soft dry cloth.

9.2 Storage

Always remove the battery from the housing if the camera is not being used for some time and store the battery separately. On a day-to-day basis and over longer periods, the batteries can be kept at a dry location out of the reach of children.