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 I-Spy 2mp Trail Camera

User Manual

 

 

 

 

Index


1.Introduction.................................................................................................................. 3

2.Specifications................................................................................................................ 4

3.Parts Identification........................................................................................................ 5

4.Contents....................................................................................................................... 6

5.Battery and SD Card Installation..................................................................................... 7

6.Setup Your Camera........................................................................................................ 7

6.1Set Camera Delay..................................................................................................... 8

6.2Set Camera State and Photo Resolution.................................................................... 9

6.3Set Date, Year and Time.......................................................................................... 10

6.4Display How Many Pictures and Video Taken.......................................................... 10

7.Using the Camera......................................................................................................... 11

7.1 Mounting the Camera............................................................................................ 11

7.2 Turn on the Camera............................................................................................... 12

7.3 Testing the camera coverage area.......................................................................... 12

7.4 Secure Your Camera............................................................................................... 12

7.6 Replacing the Battery............................................................................................ 13

8.Viewing the Images and Movies................................................................................... 13

9.PC Camera................................................................................................................... 14

10.Glossary..................................................................................................................... 14


 

 

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the I-Spy 2mp digital trail camera. This trail camera is designed to record the activity of wildlife in the outdoors with its still image and movie modes and weatherproof, rugged construction.

 

The advantages are it is ultra small and portable size with extra long battery life. This makes it easy to conceal and easy to carry into remote areas.

 

Main Features:

u       2.0MP Effective Pixel

u       Ultra Portable Size (82mm*122mm*41 mm)

u       Ultra Long Battery life.

u       Less Than a Second Fast Trigger Time

u       Full Automatic IR Filter

u       LCD Display

u       45 Degree Wide Angle PIR Sensor

u       15 Night Vision LEDs

u       Battery/working Indicator and Lighting Sensor

u       Photo Taken Delay: 5 second ~ 60mins (default 1 min)

u       3P Multiple Frame

u       640*480 at 30 Frame per Second High Resolution Video recording

u       Support to 32 GB SD Card

u       Date Time, Moon Phase Imprint

u       Auto Exposure

u       Auto White Balance

u       Power Supply: 4*AA Cell batteries

u       Standard Socket for Camera Tripod

u       Water Resistant

 

2. Digital Specifications

 

Product Name

I-Spy Camera

Model Number

I-Spy 2mp

Image Sensor Type

1/2 Inch CMOS

Effective Pixels

2.0 Mega pixels

Effective Focal Length

7.6 mm

Lens Aperture

F/3.0

Camera Lens Sight Angle

55 Degrees

IR Filter

Full Automatic IR Filter

Display

LCD

PIR Sensor

Yes

PIR Sensor Sight Angle

55 Degrees

Trigger Speed

Less Than One second

Number of IR LED

15 LEDs

Max Night Vision Lighting Distance

10 meters

Storage

SD Card up to 32 GB Capacity

(Recommend SanDisk SD Card)

Low Battery Indicator

Yes

Photo Taken Delay

5 second ~ 60mins (default 1 min)

Selectable Image Resolution

2.0MP; 0.8MP

Multiple Frame (Take 3 photos)

Yes

Video Resolution

Movie: AVI 640 x 480 pixels @ 30 fps (15 seconds).

File Format (Image/Video)

JPEG/AVI

Date Time Imprint

Yes

Moon Phase Imprint

Yes

Exposure

Auto

White Balance Mode

Auto

Menu Languages

English

Power Supply

4 * AA Cell batteries

Camera Socket

Yes

Water Resistant

Yes

 

3. Parts Identification

 

 

 

 

4. Packing Contents

I-Spy 2mp Digital  Camera

• User Manual

• USB cable

• Mounting Kit

 

5. Battery and SD Card Installation

I-Spy 2mp Digital Camera is designed to operate using 4*AA Cell Battery. We recommend you use Alkaline battery.

 

NOTE: Always have the camera in OFF position when installing or removing batteries.

 

     Please make sure the voltage and polarity (+/-) are correct before connection. Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-) will damage the camera.

 

Memory

Your I-Spy 2mp Digital Camera works with an expendable media card slot capable of accepting up to 32GB SD card (sold separately).

 

Inserting SD card

Make sure the camera is in the OFF position whenever adding or removing memory.

         Insert SD memory card in to the SD card slot completely and in the correct direction as shown by the sticker located at the side of the housing.

         To remove the SD memory card, depress the SD card and pull out the card gently.

 

     SD cards must be clean (no images from other sources), if you are using the SD card from other cameras, please make sure to format the SD card prior to using it in the camera. New cards are good to use straight from the package.

 

6. Setup Your Camera

Menu Items

Date

MM/DD

Time

HH:MM(24 Hours System)

Image/Video Mode

 Photo

1P

0.8MP(LO)

2.0MP(HI)

3P

0.8MP(LO)

2.0MP(HI)

Movie

640*480

Camera delay

Camera delay: (0s—60min, 1min default)

Photo number

Only display

 

LCD Menu

 

1.       Date

2.       Time

3.       4 Digits Display

4.       Image Resolution Select

5.       Movie Recording

6.       Camera Delay Setting

7.       SD Card

 

The set up of this camera is very easy. Turn on the unit and then press the “SETUP” button, the icon will start to blink from “DATE”, press “UP” or “DOWN” to the next setup item. Press “OK” button to enter the specific menu items which is blinking. After the setting is done, press “SETUP” to save and exit the menu setting status.

 

6.1   Set Camera Delay

Camera Delay is to set the amount of preset time in minutes and seconds the camera will sleep between PIR triggering. This setting ranges from 1 second to 60 minutes 59 seconds. Default delay is 1 minute.

 

a)       Turn on the unit and then press the “SETUP” button

b)       The menu icon will start to blink, press the “UP” or “DOWN” button till icon 6 “Camera Delay Setting” is blinking, press “OK” to enter.

c)       Then the LCD will display “0100”, first two digits represents minutes and last two digits represents seconds.

d)       When the cursor stays at minutes, press “UP” and “DOWN” to change the value (Range from 00-60, step 1), press “OK” to confirm.

e)       Then it enters the second setting. press “UP” and “DOWN” to change the value (Range from 00-59, step 1), press “OK” to confirm.

f)        Then it comes to the next setting item. If the setting is done, press “SETUP” to save and exit the setting.

 

6.2   Set Camera State and Photo Resolution

To set the number of pictures or movie the camera will take per PIR triggering. The user can choose 1P, 3P or movie mode.

 

a)       Turn on the unit and then press the “SETUP” button

b)       The menu icon will start to blink, press the “UP” or “DOWN” button till icon 4,5 is blinking, press “OK” to enter.

c)       Press the “UP” or “DOWN” button to select picture or movie.

d)       If selecting the “Picture” mode, press “OK”, the LCD will display “1P” (1 photo a time) or “3P” (3 photos a time), press “UP” or “DOWN” to select and press “OK” to confirm.

e)       Then the LCD will display “LoHi” which comes to setting the image resolution. “Lo” represents 0.8 MP and “Hi” represents is 2.0MP. Press “UP” or “DOWN” to select and press “OK” to confirm. Default is “Hi”.

 

Model

Lo

Hi

I-Spy 2mp

1028*768 (0.8M)

1600 x 1200 (2.0M)

 

f)        If selecting the “Movie” mode, press “OK” to confirm.

     The movie length is default set by 15 seconds..

 

g)       Then it comes to the next setting item. If the setting is done, press “SETUP” to save and exit the setting.

 

 

6.3   Set Date, Year and Time

Setting the Date, Year and Time to make them stamp in the picture.

 

1)       Set Date

a)       Turn on the unit and then press the “SETUP” button

b)       The menu icon will start to blink, press the “UP” or “DOWN” button till icon 1“DATE” is blinking, press “OK” to enter.

c)       Then the LCD first two digits represents month (MM) and last two digits represents day(DD).

d)       Press “UP” or “DOWN” to select month between 01-12, Press “OK” to confirm. Then it comes to day setting.

e)       Press “UP” or “DOWN” to select day between 01-31, Press “OK” to confirm. Then it comes to year setting.

f)        Press “UP” or “DOWN” to select year between 00-99 (2000-2099), Press “OK” to confirm.

g)       If the setting is done, press “SETUP” to save and exit the setting.

 

 

2)       Set Time

a)       Turn on the unit and then press the “SETUP” button

b)       The menu icon will start to blink, press the “UP” or “DOWN” button till icon 2 “TIME” is blinking, press “OK” to enter.

c)       Then the LCD first two digits represents hour (HH) and last two digits represents minutes (MM).

d)       Press “UP” or “DOWN” to select hour between 00-23, Press “OK” to confirm. Then it comes to minutes setting.

e)       Press “UP” or “DOWN” to select minute between 00-59, Press “OK” to confirm.

f)        If the setting is done, press “SETUP” to save and exit the setting.

 

 

     Date & Time setting will just keep for a while whenever the batteries are removed from camera. Don’t forget to reset the Date & Time stamp after you replace the batteries.

 

6.4   Display How Many Pictures and Video Taken

a)       Turn on the unit and then press the “SETUP” button

b)       The menu icon will start to blink, press the “UP” or “DOWN” button till icon 8 “SD Card” is blinking.

c)       Then the LCD will display the total number of the picture and video taken in this SD card.

 

 

7. Using the Camera

7.1 Mounting the Camera

It is recommended that you mount the camera 1.2~1.5 meters off the ground with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle. Be sure to avoid mounting the camera facing east or west as the rising and setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed images. Clear branches and other debris away from the front of the camera so as not to block the camera lens or PIR sensor.

a)       Insert the strap through the strap slots on the rear housing.

b)       Wrap the strap around the mounting surface. Secure the strap and tighten the buckle in order to secure the camera.

 

     In order to obtain proper weather resistance, please make sure that both door latches are securely locked in place.

 

7.2 Turn on the Camera

Turn on the power switch and the camera is ready to take the pictures. When the PIR sensor is triggered, it will start to take photos right after the delay time is passed.

 

7.3 Testing the camera coverage area

One of the I-Spy 2mp Camera’s features is the ability to test the coverage area.

         After mounting the camera, open front housing and slide the “Power” switch to “ON” position and press the "SETUP" button.

         A red indicator light on the front will blink when you have intruded the coverage area.

         Adjust the camera position as needed and repeat testing until the desired coverage area is achieved.

 

 

     Make sure to switch the “Power” to “On” and press the "SETUP" button again after setting is over. Otherwise the camera will not take any pictures or movies.

 

7.4 Secure Your Camera

 I-Spy 2mp Camera has a lock hole to have a lock on it.

7.6 Replacing the Battery

If the battery is low, the red light indicator will flash 3 times and then turn off. This indicates that the user should replace a new set of batteries.

8. Viewing the Images and Movies

Connect the Camera to PC directly

1.       Sliding the “Power” toggle switch to “on” position

2.       Press “SETUP” button

3.       Connect your camera to the PC by the USB cable, the PC will recognize the new device and enter into “mass storage” model. It will display a new disk symbol in your “file explorer”. The LCD will display “STO” means the camera is in mass storage mode.

4.       Then the user can copy, move or delete the photos and videos that are on the SD card.

 

Read Images by Card Reader

1.       Depress the SD card and pull out the card gently.

2.       Put the SD card into the card reader on your PC.

3.       Read images and movies from the card reader.

 

9. PC Camera

Turn into PC Camera

The user can use the camera for video conference such as skype, msn and yahoo.

 

1.       Sliding the “Power” toggle switch to “on” position

2.       Press “SETUP” button

3.       Connect your camera to the PC by the USB cable, the PC will recognize the new device and enter into “mass storage” model.

4.       Press “OK” then the camera will enter the “PC camera” mode. The LCD will display “PC”.

 

10.     Glossary

PIR: Passive Infrared Sensor. Senses motion like typical security motion detector. Requires infrared energy (heat) in addition to motion to trip sensor to assure detection of live animals.

 

Camera Delay: Time elapsed between photos while events are sensed and recorded. This is user-set based on wildlife activity in area.

 

Resolution: The resolution selection that you have selected. MP = Mega Pixels = 1 million pixels

HI (1600 x 1200): 2.0M pixels image. (High image quality, big file size)

LO (1024 x 768): 0.8M pixels image. (Medium image quality, medium file size)

Video resolution (640 x 480@30fps): This is the resolution during video capturing.

 

FPS: Frame per second. This is the measurement of the frequency (rate) at which an imaging device produces unique consecutive images. 30 fps means that the camera produces video at 30 frames per second. The higher value of the fps the more fluent of the video.

 

Movie Length: This camera takes all movies at 15 seconds’ length.

 

Moon Phase Imprint: The activity of animals are somehow related with the moon phase. Our unit features to imprint a moon phase stamp on each photo to provide more information to the hunters.

 

IR Flash: Also called IR LED Array. Infrared LED Night Vision feature. Emits a burst of infrared light which is invisible to the human eye. Especially useful for night photos when a visible flash is undesirable.

 

SD Card: Memory card used to store images and events. The camera is compatible with up to 32GB capacity SD cards. We recommend using SanDisk SD card.

 

Battery Life: Time that camera will function in the field. Dependent on temperature, number of images and number of flashes during that time. Based on our new advanced power system, this camera can support 30 pictures/day for one year surveillance.

 

Burst: To set the number of pictures the camera will take per PIR triggering

1P: Single image capturing per PIR triggering

3P: Three images continuous capturing per PIR triggering

 

FULL: When memory capacity is full, this LCD screen will show “FULL”

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