Congratulations on your purchase of the I-Spy 55 digital trail/security camera. This camera is designed to record the activity of game etc outdoors. It is good for property security recording still images and movie clips. It is weatherproof and rugged in construction.

One of the key advantages is its low red glow and ultra small, portable size with extra long life battery. Users need not carry a traditional big camera into a remote area.

Features:

- Low Glow Covert IR LED

- 2*8 LCD Display

- Toggle Switch for Easy Operation

- External Power Jack for Indoor Surveillance Purpose

- Can Set Camera Working Time Period (Example, From 7:35 PM to next Day 5:25 AM)

- IR Disable Function to be 100% Stealth (Only Take pictures if there is sufficient light)

- Lens Hoods to limit rain drops on Lenz

Main Features:

u 5.0MP Effective true Pixel image sensor (Not interpolated)

u Ultra Portable Size (147mm * 94mm * 46 mm)

u Ultra Long battery working time

u Around One Second Fast Trigger Time (Could be different due to the environment light, temperature etc.)

u 2*8 LCD Display

u 55 Degree Wide Angle PIR Sensor

u 52 Ultra Low Grow IR LEDs

u Battery/working Indicator and Light Sensor

u PIR Sensitivity Adjustor

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

u 1P or 3P Multiple Frame setting

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

u Supports up to 32 GB SD Card

u Temperature, Date Time, Moon Phase Imprint on picture.

u Auto Exposure

u Auto White Balance

u Password Protection

u Power Supply: 8*AA Cell batteries

u TV Output

u DC-IN

u Standard Socket for Camera Tripod

u Water Resistant

2. Specifications

Product Name	I-Spy55 Camera
Image Sensor Type	1/2.5 Inch CMOS
Effective Pixels	5.0 Megapixels
Effective Focal Length	7.6 mm
Lens Aperture	F/3.0
Camera Lens Sight Angle	55 Degrees
Size	147mm * 94mm * 46 mm
IR Filter	Fully Automatic IR Filter
Display	2*8 Dot Matrix LCD Display [Easy Operation]
PIR Sensor	Yes
PIR Distance Adjustor	Yes
PIR Sensor Sight Angle	47 Degrees
Trigger Speed	About One Second
Number of IR LED	52 Ultra Low Grow IR LEDs
Max Night Vision Lighting Distance	15 meters
Storage	SD Card up to 32 GB (Class 6 or higher)
Low Battery Indicator	Yes
Photo Taken Delay	5 second ~ 60mins (default 1 min)
Selectable Image Resolution	5.0MP; 3.1MP
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
Temperature Imprint	Yes
Exposure	Auto
White Balance Mode	Auto
4 Digits User Password	Yes, available range: 0000 to 9999
Menu Languages	English
TV Output	Yes
Power Supply	8*AA Cell batteries (support taking around 5,400 pictures)
Battery Life	Approximate 6 months. (Based on 15 day and 15 night time pictures per 24 Hour period)
Auxiliary DC-IN	Yes
Security Metal Cable Compatibility	Yes
Camera Socket	Yes
Water Resistant	Yes

3. Parts Identification

4. Packing Contents

Camera model: I-Spy55

• User Manual (This document)

• USB cable

• TV Out cable

• Mounting Kit

5. Battery and SD Card Installation

This Camera is designed to operate using 8AA Cell Batteries. We recommend the use of alkaline batteries but you can use 1.2V rechargeable Ni-metal hydride type. Please keep in mind the battery life will be shorter with re-chargeable batteries as they have internal power leakage.

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

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

Memory

Your Camera works with a SD memory card, accepting up to 32GB (sold separately).
IMPORTANT: Use only class 6 or higher SD card for this camera.

Inserting SD card

Make sure camera is in the OFF position whenever adding or removing the SD 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 another camera, please format the SD card (On your computer or in the camera.) prior use in the camera.
New cards can be used straight from the package.

6. Setup Your Camera

6.1 Enter Camera Setting Mode

Turn on the camera. The display will show 3 screens in sequence spaced at 2 second intervals.

Screen 1. Power on:

Screen 2. The remaining SD card space in MB.

Screen 3. Number of photos / videos are on the SD card.

Hereafter, the camera enters sleep mode and will commence to take pictures when movement is detected.

To enter setup mode: Press “Setup” button. Setup screen shows:

Note: Shortcut to Setup:
Press “OK” several times after “POWER ON” screen to reach setup mode quickly.

In the setup menu, there are two setting groups as shown above. In the “BasicSet” there is 5 menu items and 8 menu items in “AdvanSet”. Use buttons “UP” or “DOWN” button to select and press “OK” to confirm.

Menu Items

Basic Setting	Items	Options
1	Set Date	MM/DD/YY
2	Set Time	HH:MM
3	Interval Delay	MM:SS
4	Img Size	5.0MP, 3.0MP, 1.3MP
5	Mov Time	5 - 90 s

Advance Setting	Items	Options
1	Duty Time	Alltime, Day, Night, Customize
2	IR Flash	ON/OFF
3	Mov FPS	30fps and 10fps
4	Overwrte	ON/OFF
5	UserInfo	16 Characters
6	Password	4 Digits
7	Format SD Card	YES/NO
8	Reset to Default	YES/NO

6.2 Set Basic Settings

“BasicSet” give you the initial setting so that you can use the camera immediately.

6.2.1 Set Work Mode, PIR Sensitivity

This camera has 3 working modes:

Sin: Takes one still picture for every trigger

Mul: Takes three pictures for every trigger

Mov: Takes one video clip for every trigger

The camera has 3 movement detection sensitivity levels. “H” = Most sensitive. “M” = Medium and “L” = Less sensitive. In colder weather use a lower setting to limit false activations.

6.2.2 Set Date

Set the date so the imprints on the pictures are correct.

a) Refer section 6.1 to come into “BasicSet”

b) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select “SET DATE”

c) Press “OK” to confirm

d) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to select month, day and year. To confirm the value press “OK”.

e) Press “OK” to confirm and return back to the up level of the menu

f) Use “UP” and “DOWN” to select other menu items or press “SETUP” to save and exit the menu setting.

6.2.2 Set Time

Set the time so the imprints on the pictures are correct.

a) Refer section 6.1 to come into “BasicSet”

b) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select “SET TIME”

c) Press “OK” to confirm

d) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to select month, day and year. To confirm the value press “OK”.

e) Press “OK” to confirm and return back to the up level of the menu

f) Use “UP” and “DOWN” to select other menu items or press “SETUP” to save and exit the menu setting.

6.2.2 Set Delay

When there is constant movement in front of the camera and you need to limit the number of activations and pictures taken, the delay is used. This setting ranges from 5~ 60 seconds, 1~ 60mins. Default delay is 1 m.

a) Refer section 6.1 to come into “BasicSet”

b) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select “DELAY”

c) Press “OK” to confirm

d) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to select minute and second. To confirm the value, press “OK”

e) Press “OK” to confirm and return to the previous level of the menu

f) Use “UP” and “DOWN” to select other menu items or press “SETUP” to save and exit the menu setting.

6.2.3 Set Camera Photo Resolution

You are able to select photo resolution from 1.3MP, 3.0MP and 5.0MP. Lower resolution uses less space on the SD card and thus more pictures. The default is 5.0MP.

a) Refer section 6.1 to come into “BasicSet”

b) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select “IMG SIZE”

c) Press “OK” to confirm

d) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select between 1.3MP, 3.0MP or 5.0MP

e) Press “OK” to confirm and return to the previous level of the menu

f) Use “UP” and “DOWN” to select other menu items or press “SETUP” to save and exit the menu setting.

6.2.4 Set Camera Video Clip Length

Select video length from 5 seconds to 90 seconds. The shorter length, the less space is used on the SD card. The default is 15 seconds.

a) Refer section 6.1 to come into “BasicSet”

b) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select “MOV TIME”

c) Press “OK” to confirm

d) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select from the value in second

e) Press “OK” to confirm and return to the previous level of the menu

f) Use “UP” and “DOWN” to select other menu items or press “SETUP” to save and exit the menu setting.

6.3 Set Advance Settings

“AdvanSet” provides additional settings. Please make sure that you read carefully in this section before you enter these advance settings.

6.3.1 Set Camera Duty Time

This camera can be programmed to operate only a specific time period of the day. The default is set to work 24 hours a day.

a) Refer section 6.1 to come into “AdvanSet”

b) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select “DUTYTIME”

c) Press “OK” to confirm

d) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select from ALLTIME, DAY, NIGHT and CUSTOMIZ

1) ALLTIME: 24 hours

2) DAY: from 7:00AM to 19:00PM

3) NIGHT: from 19:00PM to the next day 7:00AM

4) CUSTOMIZ: user can specify any specific working period this is accurate to minute. This function is very useful for security purpose.

e) Press “OK” to confirm

f) If you choose “CUSTOMIZ”

1) The first line means the starting point

2) The second line means the end point

For Example:

07:30 --

-- 18:30 would define camera to work from 7:30AM to 6:30PM

g) Press “OK” to confirm and return to the previous level of the menu

h) Use “UP” and “DOWN” to select other menu items or press “SETUP” to save and exit the menu setting.

i) NOTE: Please make sure the time/clock is set correctly in the basic setup other wise your timing will be wrong.

6.3.2 Set IR Flash ON and OFF

The IR Flash will be automatically activated if the camera system thinks the environment light is insufficient. Pictures taken with the IR Flash are black and white. The default is on.

You can also choose to turn off the IR Flash. If this option is selected, the camera will not take pictures in low light environment. On the other hand, all pictures taken in this mode are color pictures.

This option can also make the camera totally stealth which is ideal for security.

a) Refer section 6.1 to come into “AdvanSet”

b) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select “IR FLASH”

c) Press “OK” to confirm

d) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select from ON or OFF

e) Press “OK” to confirm and return to the previous level of the menu

f) Use “UP” and “DOWN” to select other menu items or press “SETUP” to save and exit the menu setting.

6.3.3 Set Movie Frame Rate

Frames per Second (FPS) sets the quality of the motion video. Higher FPS give a smooth motion but will take more storage space. The lower FPS gives a jittery motion but requires less storage spaces. This option is very useful for security. The default is 30 fps.

a) Refer section 6.1 to come into “AdvanSet”

b) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select “MOV FPS”

c) Press “OK” to confirm

d) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select from “30 fps” or “10 fps”.

e) Press “OK” to confirm and return to the previous level of the menu

f) Use “UP” and “DOWN” to select other menu items or press “SETUP” to save and exit the menu setting.

6.3.4 Enable or Disable SD Card Overwrite

This option allows the SD card to be overwritten when SD card is full. If SD card is full, the latest pictures will replace the oldest ones on the SD card. The default is OFF.

a) Refer section 6.1 to come into “AdvanSet”

b) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select “OVERWRTE”

c) Press “OK” to confirm

d) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select from “ON” or “OFF”.

e) Press “OK” to confirm and return to the previous level of the menu

f) Use “UP” and “DOWN” to select other menu items or press “SETUP” to save and exit the menu setting.

6.3.5 Write Special Words and Numbers on the Photo

This feature allows the imprinting specific information on each picture. For example, you can record the name, telephone and camera location on the photos. This is very useful for positive identification of locality in police work. The maximum is 16 letters and spaces. The default is OFF.

a) Refer section 6.1 to come into “AdvanSet”

b) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select “USERINFO”

c) Press “OK” to confirm

d) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to select from A-Z, 0-9, . - ‘_ and Press “OK” to move to the next letter.

e) When you have entered the last letter press “OK” again and your message will display.

f) Press “SETUP” to save and exit the menu setting.

6.3.6 Setup Password

This option allows using the password to protect the camera from being stolen. The default is OFF.

a) Refer section 6.1 to come into “AdvanSet”

b) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select “PASSWORD”

c) Press “OK” to confirm

d) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select from “ON” or “OFF”.

e) If You select “ON”, it will show “1stInput”, Press “UP” and “DOWN” to select the number and press “OK” to confirm, till you finished all 4 digits.

f) You will be asked to “Repeat” your password for confirmation.

g) Press “OK” to confirm and return up one level of the menu

h) You could press “UP” and “DOWN” to select other menu items or just press “SETUP” to exit the menu setting.

6.3.7 Format SD Card

This option can quickly erase all the content on the SD card.

a) Refer section 6.1 to come into “AdvanSet”

b) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select “FORMAT SD CARD”

c) Press “OK” to confirm

d) Press “UP” and “DOWN” to select YES or NO

e) Press “OK” to confirm and return to the previous level of the menu

f) Use “UP” and “DOWN” to select other menu items or press “SETUP” to save and exit the menu setting.

6.3.8 Reset the Camera to Factory Default

This option can quickly bring the camera to ex-factory status.

1. Refer section 6.1 to come into “AdvanSet”

2. Press “UP” and “DOWN” to Select “RESET TO DEFAULT”

3. Press “OK” to confirm

4. Press “UP” and “DOWN” to select YES or NO

5. Press “OK” to confirm and return to the previous level of the menu

6. Use “UP” and “DOWN” to select other menu items or press “SETUP” to save and exit the menu setting.

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 away any branches and other debris from the front of the camera. They can block the camera lens or PIR sensor or can produce a white flash back on the picture from the IR flash.

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

Move the “POWER” switch to “ON”. The camera will enter into the sleep mode. When the PIR sensor is trigged, it will start to take photos after about 1 second wake up time. If there was a previous activation it will wait for the delay setting time to expire before taking the picture.

If the password is set, the LCD will display “PASSWORD 0000” which means you need to input the 4 digits of password which you set previously.

7.3 Testing the Camera Coverage Area

One of the Camera’s features is the ability to test the coverage area.

• After mounting the camera, Slide the “Power” switch to “ON” position and then enter the Basic "SETUP" mode (Refer to section 6.1). Close the camera while in setup mode.

• A red indicator light on the front will blink when there is movement in 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 “OFF” and then back to “On” after this procedure. Otherwise the camera will not take any pictures or movies.

7.5 Secure Your Camera

The Camera has a lock hole to prevent it from bring opened. It also has a opening for a steel cable on the back to limit removal from its mounting location.

You can also use the cable lock with our camera to secure the camera on the tree or a pole.

7.6 Battery Status Reading

a) If the system voltage is greater than 9v, the camera will operate normally both day and night

b) When turning on the camera and the system voltage is greater than 7.5v but less than 9v, the battery indicator will flash 2 times. The camera will operate normally during day time but will sleep at night, because the power is insufficient for the IR flash.

c) When turning on the camera and the system voltage is less then 7.5v, the battery indicator will flash 10 times and then turn off the camera. You need to replace a set of new batteries.

8 Viewing the Images and Movies on Computer

Connecting the Camera to a computer.

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

2. Select Setup Mode (Refer to Section 6.1 )

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

4. Then the user can copy, move or delete the photos and videos that are inside 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 a card reader.

3. Read images and movies from the card reader.

9. Viewing the Images and Movies on TV Out

The camera can playback images and movies directly on TV by using the TV Out function.

1. Slide the “Power” switch to “on” position

2. Select Setup Mode (Refer to Section 6.1 )

3. Connect the TV cable to the camera and TV

4. Press “OK”, then enter the TV play back mode

5. Press “UP” or “Down” to review the pictures and videos on TV, if it is a video clip, you need to press “OK” again to play the video clip.

6. Press “SETUP” to exit

10. Glossary

PIR: Passive Infrared Sensor. Senses motion like typical security motion detector.
It requires infrared energy (heat) in addition to motion to trip the sensor.

Camera Delay: Time elapsed between photos while events are sensed and recorded. This is user-set based on your requirement.

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

HI (2560 x 1920): 5.0M pixels image. (High image quality, big file size)

LO (2048 x 1536): 3.1M pixels image. (Medium image quality, medium file size)

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

FPS: Frames 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 less jittery will be the video clip.

Password: If used, limits use of the camera to the owner. Password length is 4 digits.

Moon Phase Imprint: Imprints a moon phase stamp on each photo.

Temperature Imprint: Imprints the temperature data on each photo.

IR Flash: Also called IR LED Array. This emits a burst of infrared light which is invisible to the human eye. This is especially useful for night photos when a visible flash is undesirable.

Low Glow IR: Traditional IR LED will have the red glow when the flash is activated.
The low glow IR substantially reduces the red glow and makes the camera itself hard to detect.

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

Battery Life: Time that camera will function in the field. This is dependent on temperature, number of images and number of flashes during that time. Based on our new advanced power system, this camera can support thirty pictures a day for up to 6 to 9 months of surveillance.

Multiple: Sets 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” Please see overwrite facility.

External power: Use a 12V, 300mA regulated power adaptor. (Voltage should not exceed 12.5V) Use power plug with a 4mm plug outside sleeve diameter. Positive is connected to the inside socket and negative to the outside sleeve.

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