MOULTRIE® MICRO SERIES GAME CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions
Thank you for your purchase of a Micro Series Digital Game Camera. Please read this booklet before using the unit. If you have any questions about this product or any other Moultrie product, please contact us using the information provided on page 7 of this booklet.
EASY SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
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Open the camera cover and install four (4) AA batteries in the battery compartment. Follow the + and – polarities as indicated. |
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Insert the SD Card into the SD Card slot as shown. You will hear an audible click when the card is fully inserted. |
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Slide the Mode switch to the SETUP position, and press the ENTER button to begin editing the time. Use the (UP) / V (DOWN) buttons to adjust the hour digits. Press ENTER to select. Repeat to set minutes, and press ENTER to set the correct time. Select AM/PM, and press ENTER to continue. |
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Slide the Mode switch to the ON position. The battery level will appear on the LCD screen and the camera is ready for use. |
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Important Notes:
- We recommend the use of SDHC Class 10 SD cards up to 32 GB; the camera will not operate without an SD card installed.
- If you have a 6V power source plugged into the bottom of the unit, leave batteries installed. They will act as a backup if power is lost.
- If the camera detects the battery level is 15% or below, the Low Battery screen (BL: L0) will show on display and the unit will turn off.
- Do not mix old and new batteries. See important battery info on page 7.
MOUNTING CAMERA
Mounting with Strap
- Thread mounting strap through slots on the back of the camera case.
- Mount the camera to a tree or pole approximately three (3) feet from the ground. May need to adjust for uneven terrain.
Tips:
- Face the camera North or South to avoid overexposure to the sun.
- Clear brush away from the front of the camera to avoid false-movement triggers.
- When covering a game trail, face the camera looking down the trail instead of directly at it (see graphics below).
CAMERA OPTIONS SETUP
POWER ON
- Slide the Mode Switch to the ON position. The battery level(BL) will appear on the LCD screen for two seconds then the camera will display a countdown. When the countdown reaches 00:00 the display will turn off and the camera will be in Capture Mode.
SETUP MODE
- Slide the Mode Switch to the SETUP position.
NOTE: While in SETUP mode, the camera will turn on the STATUS LED for one second when motion is detected. You can use this feature to ensure the camera is properly aimed to detect movement in the desired target area.
Setup Mode Menu Guide
CAMERA OPTIONS SETUP (cont.)
TIME AND DATE
- Once time is displayed, press the ENTER button to begin editing time. Use the (UP) / V (DOWN) buttons to adjust the hour digits. Press ENTER to select. Repeat to set minutes, and press ENTER to set the time entered. Select AM/PM, and press ENTER to continue. Repeat to set the month, day, and year.
DETECTION DELAY
- Next, set the amount of time between pictures when motion is detected. Use the (UP)/ V (DOWN) buttons to choose between 0, 15, or 30 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes.
Press ENTER to lock selection and continue setup.
CAPTURE MODE
- Use the (UP) / V (DOWN) buttons to change the camera capture mode. Press ENTER to lock selection and continue to Camera ID setup.
Capture Mode Options
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1 Photo, Low Resolution |
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1 Photo, High Resolution |
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3 Photos, Low Resolution |
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3 Photos, High Resolution |
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Video |
CAMERA OPTIONS SETUP (cont.)
CAMERA ID
Use the (UP)/ V (DOWN) buttons to choose between 1-9 to set a camera ID number. Images captured via your camera will display the camera ID number. Press ENTER to lock in your selection.
MANAGED MEMORY
Select “ON” or “OFF”. Selecting “ON” will cause the oldest files to be overwritten with new images when the SD card reaches full capacity. Selecting “OFF” will disable the camera from saving images once the SD Card capacity is full.
Erasing Images/Resetting Picture Count
Use the (UP)/ V (DOWN) buttons to change the display to “delay” (Delete Yes). When the display shows “dELY” pressing ENTER will reformat and delete all images stored
on the SD card.
Important Battery information
– Only use Alkaline or Lithium batteries. We recommend the use of Energizer™ or Moultrie batteries.
– Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable batteries. Always replace ALL the batteries at the same time.
– When the camera is not in use, please remove the batteries.
Moultrie Limited Warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment. It is guaranteed from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for one (1) year. The warranty is extended to two (2) years if the product is registered within 60 days of purchase. Under this limited guarantee, we agree to replace or repair free of charge any parts which have been found to be defective in original material or workmanship. Should you require in-warranty service, contact us at www.moultriefeeders.com/support.
You must register your camera at www.moultriefeeders.com/warranty to activate your 2-year warranty.
Troubleshooting
Please visit www.moultriefeeders.com/support for troubleshooting and helpful tips.
Returns and Repairs
Please visit www.moultriefeeders.com/return-policy and complete the return form. Additional support options are available.
Moultrie Mobile® Compatibility
Your camera is compatible with our Moultrie Mobile® cellular service when combined with the Moultrie® Field Modem.
Please visit www.moultriemobile.com for more information.
FCC Statements
Note: Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
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.
For devices approved under Part 15, the user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user about changes or modifications to the device (Section 15.21).
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 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.
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Documents / Resources
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MOULTRIE Micro Series Game Camera [pdf] Instructions Micro Series Game Camera, Micro Series, Game Camera, Camera |