iZEEKER iG600 Trail Camera User Manual
Model: iG600
Important Notes
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing an iZEEKER Trail Camera. We congratulate you and will do our utmost to earn your trust. For optimal operation and use of the camera, please refer to the instructions contained in this manual.
If your iZEEKER Trail Camera does not seem to be functioning correctly or if you have photo/video quality issues, please do not hesitate to email us: we will respond quickly and professionally to resolve any problem.
We also welcome and appreciate all feedback and suggestions regarding our camera. Your objective feedback and sincere opinions are the driving force behind our innovation. Please feel free to contact us with complaints or suggestions, as they allow us to continue growing and adapting to an ever-evolving market.
We are deeply aware that service quality is never-ending, and we will spare no effort to improve the quality of our products and the customer service experience now and forever. We thank you once again for choosing iZEEKER and hope to be your camera partner now and in the future.
iZEEKER Trail Camera support email: support.gc@izeeker.co
Sincerely,
iZEEKER
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What's in the Box
- Trail Camera x1 A compact, rugged, dark-colored camera with a lens and IR LEDs on the front.
- Wall Mount x1 A bracket with adjustable screws and a mounting plate.
- User Manual x1 A booklet containing instructions for the camera.
- USB Cable x1 A standard USB cable for data transfer.
- Screws x3 Three small screws for mounting.
- Mounting Strap x1 A durable strap with a buckle for attaching to trees.
Components
Front View
- Infrared LEDs Small circular lights arranged in a semicircle above the lens.
- Light Sensor A small circular sensor below the IR LEDs.
- Night Vision Lens The larger lens, likely for low-light conditions.
- PIR Sensor A circular sensor below the night vision lens.
- Side PIR Sensor Two smaller circular sensors on the sides of the camera body.
- Security Latch Two latches on the sides of the camera for securing the case.
- Daytime Lens The main camera lens.
- Indicator Light A small light above the daytime lens.
- Microphone A small opening near the bottom.
Internal View
- Screen The display screen of the camera.
- WI-FI/UP Button Button labeled 'MENU' and 'UP'.
- OK Button Central button labeled 'OK'.
- REPLAY Button Button labeled 'REPLAY'.
- Shutter Button Button labeled 'SHOT+'.
- Video/Photo Mode Button Button labeled 'MODE/SETUP'.
- Down/Lens Button Button for navigating down or adjusting lens.
- Mode Switch Slider switch with positions OFF, SETUP, ON.
- Mini USB Port Port for connecting a USB cable.
- Speaker Perforated area for sound output.
- SD Card Slot Slot for inserting an SD card.
- Battery Compartment The area where batteries are inserted.
- DC Port Port for external power connection.
- Seal Ring Rubber seal around the edge of the battery compartment.
- 1/4" Tripod Thread Threaded hole for mounting on a tripod.
Rear View
- Locking Hole A hole for securing the camera with a cable or strap.
- Strap Slot Slots for threading the mounting strap.
Getting Started
1. Power Supply
A. Battery Power
Open the battery cover.
Insert 4 AA batteries.
Insert 8 AA batteries.
Note:
- 4 AA batteries are sufficient to power the camera. 8 AA batteries significantly extend battery life.
- It is recommended to use high-quality batteries to improve camera performance. For example: Energizer™ batteries.
- Do not mix new and old batteries.
- Do not mix batteries of different brands.
- When the AA battery charge is below 30%, the camera will interrupt or reduce night shooting and stop taking pictures when the power is exhausted.
B. External Power (Optional)
The camera can be powered by an external DC power adapter (not included).
DC Adapter: 6V/2A (outer diameter 3.5 mm and inner 1.35 mm)
2. Insert and Format SD Card
Insert SD card in OFF mode.
Switch to SETUP mode.
Format SD card for first use.
Note:
- Insert an SD card of Class 10 or higher, up to 256 GB (U3 is recommended).
- Insert or remove the SD card when the camera is in "OFF" mode.
- If you insert or remove the SD card in SETUP mode, the camera will turn off.
- Format the new SD card before using the camera.
- If the camera displays "Card Protected", remove the memory card and change the card's lock position.
Write Protection unlocked
Write Protection Locked
3. Settings Menu
Switch to SETUP mode, press the MENU button to access the settings menu.
- Mode: Photo, Video, Photo+Video. Default: Photo. Select whether to take photos or videos when motion is detected. In "Photo+Video" mode, the camera takes a set number of photos before recording a video.
- PIR Interval: 5s-60min. Default: 30 seconds. A shorter PIR interval increases the camera's shooting frequency and power consumption, affecting battery life. A longer delay conserves power for extended use. Note: In photo mode, the shortest PIR interval can be set to 5 seconds. In video or photo+video mode, the shortest PIR interval can be set to 10 seconds.
- PIR Sensitivity: High, Medium, Low. Default: Medium. Select sensitivity based on application conditions. 'High' for areas with low interference, 'Medium' for outdoor areas with normal interference, and 'Low' for environments with high interference.
- Time Lapse: Off, On. Default: Off. Press "ON" to set the time interval and specify hour, minute, and second values. This is useful for capturing processes like flower blooming, where the camera automatically takes photos at set intervals. Note: If you select "ON", PIR Interval and PIR Sensitivity will not be available!
- Loop Recording: Off, On. Default: Off. If enabled, new files will overwrite previous ones when the memory card is full.
- Night Shooting Mode: Auto/Color. Default: Auto.
- Auto: Daylight condition (illumination > 13Lux): Color photos/videos. Low/no light (illumination < 13Lux): Black and white photos/videos.
- Color: Daylight/Low light (illumination > 1Lux): Color photos/videos. No light (illumination < 1Lux): Black and white photos/videos.
Note: Color images in low light conditions may exhibit more noise than color images in daylight.Illumination Conditions Illumination (Lux) Full daylight 10,000 Cloudy day 1,000 Very dark day 100 Twilight 10 Deep twilight 1 Full moon 0.1 Quarter moon 0.01 Starlight 0.001 Note: Data is for reference only. Illumination is influenced by factors such as environment, weather conditions, light source distance, etc. - IR LED: Auto/Medium/Low/Off. Default: Auto. Used to set the infrared light brightness.
- Low Battery Night: No IR LED/No Recording. Default: No Recording.
- No Recording: The camera will not take photos or videos in low power conditions.
- No IR LED: Captures black and white photos and videos after the camera is activated in low power conditions.
- Monitoring Period: Off, On. Default: Off. Timer 1 Start/Timer 1 Stop, Timer 2 Start/Timer 2 Stop. Select "ON" to activate this function and set Timer 1 and Timer 2 for initial and end working hours. The camera will not activate and will not take photos or videos outside this period.
- Side PIR Setting: Off/On. Default: On. The two side PIR sensors provide a wider detection angle.
- Frequency: 50 Hz/60 Hz.
- Image Size: Day/Night.
- Day: Select from 2MP to 48MP. Default: 13MP.
- Night: Select from 1MP to 10MP. Default: 2MP.
Note: Higher resolution produces better quality images, but creates larger files that occupy more SD card capacity. 13MP for day and 2MP for night are the recommended default settings for good resolution and reduced file size. - Number of Photos: 1-10 photos. Default: 1 photo.
- Shutter Speed: 1/15, 1/20, 1/30. Default: 1/30.
- Resolution: Day/Night.
- Day: Select from 320P@30fps to 4K@30fps. Default: 2K@30fps.
- Night: Select from 320P@30fps to 1080P@30fps. Default: 1080P@30fps.
Note: Higher resolution produces better quality video, but creates larger files that occupy more SD card capacity. 2K for day and 1080P for night are the recommended default settings for good resolution and reduced file size. - Video Length: Video Length/Auto Extend Video.
- Video Length: 5s-180s, default: 10s. Specify the duration of a video recording when the camera is automatically activated.
- Auto Extend Video: Off/On. Default: Off. The camera automatically extends the video duration as long as the PIR detects movement. Maximum length: 180s.
- Audio Record: Off, On. Default: On.
Note: Video recording consumes much more energy than taking photos, especially at night with the IR LED on. Please set a shorter video duration to ensure battery life. The energy consumption of 10 seconds of video recording is the same as 150 photos.
- Language: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese/German/Italian/Chinese/Japanese available.
- Default: Restore camera to default settings.
- Format: Format the memory card.
- Date/Time: Select Date/Time and press OK to modify the Date/Time setting.
- Time Format: Choose 12-hour or 24-hour system.
- Date Stamp: Enable/disable the date watermark display on the photo.
- Beep Sound: Enable/disable the button operation beep sound.
- Camera Name: Set the camera name, which will be displayed in the photo watermark.
- Password Setup: Set a startup password to protect the camera. Default: Disabled.
- Bluetooth: Enable and disable Bluetooth. Default: ENABLED.
- WIFI SSID: The camera's WIFI name. You can change the camera name by pressing the up, down, left, and right buttons.
- WIFI Password: The camera's WIFI password. You can change the camera's WIFI password by pressing the up, down, left, and right buttons. Default: 12345678.
- Auto WIFI Disconnect: 1 min/2 min/3 min. Default: 1 minute. When the camera does not connect to the phone within the set time after the camera's WIFI is turned on, the camera's WIFI will automatically turn off.
- Auto Power Off: 3 min/5 min/10 min/Off. Default: 3 min. If no operation is performed within the selected time, the camera will automatically turn off in SETUP mode.
- Backlight: 1 minute/3 minutes/5 minutes, Off. Default: 1 minute. The LCD monitor will automatically turn off after the set time.
4. Mounting the Camera
There are two ways to mount the trail camera: using the supplied adjustable web strap or the tripod mount.
Using the Adjustable Fabric Strap
Push one end of the strap through the two brackets on the back of the camera. Thread the strap end through the buckle. Securely fasten the strap around the tree trunk by firmly pulling the strap end so there is no slack.
Using the Wall Mount
The camera is equipped with a mount on the back to allow positioning on the supplied wall mount.
Tripod Bolt
Lock Nut
Hinge Screws
Pre-drilled Holes
Tighten the mount into the screw hole
5. Detection and Distance Test
To verify if the trail camera can effectively monitor the chosen area, it is recommended to perform this test to check the detection angle and monitoring distance of the trail camera. To perform the test:
- Bring the trail camera into SETUP mode.
- Make parallel movements in front of the camera in various positions within the area where you expect game or subjects to be. Try different distances and angles from the camera.
- If the movement indicator LED flashes, it indicates that the position can be detected. If it does not flash, that position is outside the detection range.
- Your test results will help you find the best positioning during mounting and aiming the trail camera. The height from the ground to position the device should vary appropriately with the animal's size. Generally, 3 to 6 feet are preferred.
Note:
- Choose a solid tree that does not move in the wind, as movement will cause false detection.
- Ensure the area in front of your camera is free of branches or twigs that could be blown by the wind.
- The camera should be at the same height as the animal's mid-body.
- Potential false triggers due to temperature and motion disturbances in front of the camera can be avoided by not pointing it towards a heat source or nearby tree branches or bushes (especially on windy days).
6. Turning On the Camera
- Ensure the power switch is in the ON position (do not leave it in SETUP).
- Once you switch to ON mode, the working indicator LED (red) will flash for about 5 seconds. This gives you time to close and lock the camera and then move away.
- During this period, the working indicator LED will flash continuously red. After it stops flashing, the PIR is active, and any movement detected by it will trigger photo or video capture as programmed in the Settings menu.
- Make sure you have read the descriptions for Video Length, Interval, PIR Sensitivity, and IR Brightness.
Note:
The PIR is highly sensitive to ambient temperature. The greater the temperature difference between the environment and the subject, the greater the detection distance possible.
Wi-Fi Connection
Before using the Wi-Fi function, install the APP on your smartphone.
iOS QR Code
Android QR Code
Note:
Ensure the distance between the camera and phone is less than 10 meters. Otherwise, the Wi-Fi connection will be disconnected.
STEP 1: Activate Camera Bluetooth
- Set the camera to SETUP or ON mode.
- Enter the app and click 'TURN ON BLUETOOTH'.
Make sure the camera is near your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. If you turn on WiFi manually, you can skip this step.
LOCAL ALBUM | TURN ON BLUETOOTH | SKIP
STEP 2: Connect Camera via Bluetooth
After a few seconds of scanning, select the Bluetooth camera.
Device list
Scanning wireless module, Please select device to connect... (3 Sec)
Location service must be activated in Android. Will be displayed within 30 seconds.
SCAN BLUETOOTH
STEP 3: Activate Camera Wi-Fi
- Click 'TURN ON WIFI', the camera's Wi-Fi will be activated.
- The Wi-Fi name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password (PWD) will be displayed on the camera screen.
Set the Wi-Fi on
RENAME BLUETOOTH | TURN ON WI-FI
SSID: 4K WIFI CAM-6 lbae 187 9530
PWD: 12345678
STEP 4: Connect Camera via Wi-Fi
- Switch from the app to the Wi-Fi setting on your phone.
- Connect the camera's Wi-Fi on your phone using the Wi-Fi name and password shown on the camera screen.
- Return to the app and click '+'. When '+' changes to '✓', it means the Wi-Fi connection is complete.
1. Please switch from the app to the Wi-Fi setting on the phone
2. Select the right hotspot to connect
3. Return to the App
4. Click the '+' to connect with camera
Once the APP and camera are successfully connected, try the following:
- Adjust the camera's position for better viewing based on the live view on your phone.
- Adjust camera settings without touching the camera.
- View/download video and photo files to your phone without touching the camera.
Live View in App | Adjust Settings in App | View/Download Files in App
Playback and File Transfer
There are 3 ways to view video and photo files on the camera.
1. Playback on the Camera
- Switch to SETUP mode, press REPLAY to enter Replay mode.
- Press [⬆️/⬇️] and [⬅️/➡️] to select files.
- When viewing videos in Replay mode, the OK button is the Play/Pause button (▶️/⏸️); press REPLAY to stop video playback.
- Press REPLAY to choose to delete/protect the file.
2. Playback on Computer
Connect the device to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The camera will be in "Mass Storage" mode. You will be able to transfer SD card files to your computer and view them on the computer screen.
Note:
- Some USB cables do not support data transfer; it is recommended to use the supplied USB cable.
- You can remove the SD card and connect it to your computer with a card reader. (Card reader not included)
3. Playback on Phone
- First, connect the camera to your phone. See the "Wi-Fi Connection" section.
- Click ?️ to enter the album. You will then be able to play or download files from the camera to your phone.
Simple Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
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| Camera does not turn on |
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| Camera takes pictures with no animals |
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| Battery life is shorter than expected |
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| Videos are discontinuous or disturbed when played on a computer |
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| Image is not clear |
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| Camera does not take pictures or record video |
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| Camera does not turn off |
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| Forgot Password |
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Note: If the above information was not helpful, please contact the After-Service email address: support@izeeker.co.
Regulations
FCC Regulations
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. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DISPOSAL
USE ONLY ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.
If one day your camera has been used so intensively that it needs to be replaced, or if you no longer need it, you are obliged to dispose of it at a recycling center.
Information on return points for your electrical equipment can be obtained from the local waste disposal company or local administrative offices.
Electrical appliances contain not only valuable recyclable raw materials but also substances that, if improperly disposed of, can affect public health and the environment. Help ensure that valuable raw materials are recycled when you return your old appliance to a central collection point.
The WEEE symbol (Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) represents the obligation that the labeled camera be sent to a separate center for the correct recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
