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1. All other trademarks and copyrights referred to are the property of their respective owners gt oa a Game Grp h Y Ww PB ey Y AS N SEE WHAT YOU VE BEEN MISSING RECONYX Inc 3828 Creekside Lane Holmen WI 54636 866 493 6064 www reconyx com Manual Version 20151013v1 23 RECONYX Inc2. Onratire Security User Manual Copyright October 2015 Table of Contents l ll IIl IV V VI Vil VIII Xl Camera Overview csscssessscsssrsecssesseessesseeessesieensenenentaess 2 UltraFire Specifications cccscscsssssssessecsecseeseesenseeees 3 Batteries amp Memory Cards csssscssssecsssesseessesseeeneeeas 4 Setup amp Programming css 7 Mounting Your Camera sssssssssecsscsssssecssssecesncaes 13 Aiming Your Camera sssssssssssssssrsrsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 14 Image Data Information ccssssssssessecssssseessseeeeensetaes 16 TROUDICSMOOUING visateticesctenscintesetevartetsesntvsttcvendsrtasenneicentrense 17 Warranty FCC CE and Safety Information 008 20 Your Information and Camera Warranty Registration 22 Copyright amp Trademark Information 23 Es O ff Google Maps RECONY lt X Inc Camera Overview Congratulations on purchasing a RECONYX camera RECONYX has been the leader in motion activated digital surveillance cameras since 2002 Your UltraFire camera is a state of the art digital camera Passive Infrared PIR motion detector and a night time illuminator all contained in a secure rugged and weather resistant case Thank you for putting your trust in us Contents of this package UltraFire Camera MapView Security Advanced software CD ROM Adjustable bungee cord for mounting
3. ADVANCED RECONYX Security Series UltraFire Cameras include MapView Security Advanced mapping and image management software with Google Maps technology This allows you to geographically organize and access your images and videos Our exclusive Power Tag feature will allow you to easily define metadata and tag your images with data specific to your application For more information refer to the MapView Security User Guide accessible within the software MapView Security requires a personal computer running Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 10 Google Maps 3 RECONY lt X Inc Batteries amp Memory Cards Your RECONYX UltraFire camera runs on twelve AA cell batteries We highly recommend using either Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries or high quality NIMH Rechargeable batteries in your camera Alkaline batteries do not provide as much power as Lithium or NiMH batteries they are adversely affected by both hot and cold weather and are not recommended NiMH will operate at temperatures down to 20 F Lithium batteries will operate to 40 F NOTE Be sure to load batteries in the proper orientation alternating positive negative six in each battery bay A visual guide to battery placement is molded into the bottom of each battery bay Make sure that the Battery Removal Ribbon is under the batteries Fe Warning Do not mix battery types 1 Soh AA Lihium o Rect
4. ji i amp j Ca OA w F a Se Si Eo i aih m 4 Ress 5 i f E yy EA We recommend that you mount your camera at a height of approximately 4 feet This height is optimal for detecting movement in the field of view of the camera as well as for accessing the camera s card batteries and controls NOTE It is highly recommended that you use a theft deterrent device such as a Security Enclosure and a lock to help secure your camera against possible theft when it is in the field TIP Be sure to enable the Codeloc feature on your camera for additional security 13 ORECONYX Inc Aiming Your Camera PIR Motion Detector The Passive Infrared Motion Detector on your UltraFire camera is precisely aligned with the camera lens to give you the best chance of capturing subjects that come into the field of view of the camera while not capturing pictures of anything that is not in the view of the camera The motion detector can detect movement up to 100 feet 30 5m away However the detection range is dependent on the temperature of the source in relation to the ambient air temperature The UltraFire Motion Detector consists of two horizontal detection bands shown in red Each band is divided into six sections resulting in 12 detection zones 2014 02 28 01 35 14 PM Gg M 1 1 r gt ba y E ULTRAFIRE XS8 For the camera to trigger two things need to happen 1 An object with a temperature different from the
5. ngsabie MH balteies orit var arnty o ld Use of Alkalne baranan may word vw RECONYX inc 866 493 6064 www raconyx com Warning Do not mix battery types Damage to the camera can result and your warranty will be voided if you mix battery types www reconyx com 4 Secure Digital SD or SDHC Card Specifications A Secure Digital SD SDHC card is used to store the pictures your camera captures These images may be transferred to your computer using standard image viewing software or RECONY X MapView Security mapping and image management software Inserting and Removing memory cards Make sure the orientation is correct and that the card is aligned properly Push gently on the memory card as shown below until it clicks into place 5 RECONY lt X Inc To remove memory cards 1 Press lt OK gt to disarm the camera the number of pictures and videos taken since last armed will be displayed 2 Turn the camera off 3 Press and release the card to partially eject the memory card 4 The card can then be removed by grasping it with your fingers NOTE Always disarm the camera by pressing OK and turn the power off before removing or inserting the memory card Memory Card File System Requirements Secure Digital cards have various speeds and capacities Larger capacity cards are capable of storing more images Your UltraFire camera can accept cards up to 32GB but most users will find 8GB and 16GB car
6. F NIMH Advanced UltraFire X58 Test Motion Sensor View Pictures 13776 Play Videos 0 Erase Card 62 full Change Battery Type NIMH Turn Camera Off ULTRAFIRE Programming Menu Your camera includes four Tabs of options Home Settings Security and Advanced The programming menus are set up so that the most commonly used items are on the Home tab NOTE As with the date and time you can move through and select any of the menu options by pressing the directional buttons UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT to navigate and the OK button to save the option you want NOTE The camera will remember the settings even when shut off and the batteries removed so you do not need to reconfigure the camera unless you want to change its behavior www reconyx com 8 Home Tab Main Menu Items Arm Camera When you select this option you will be taken to the ARM CAMERA page You then can confirm that you want the camera to take Still Photos Videos and utilize a Quiet Period after the motion event You can use the direction buttons to make your choices regarding these options and then push the OK button once the ARM field is highlighted at the bottom of the screen The camera will arm in ten seconds unless you cancel it before the countdown is complete by pressing the OK button Arm Options sched Take Pictures o 1 pic Record Videos 30 sec Use Quiet Period 1 min between motion 5 sec sched Take Picture
7. a backdrop of some sort that will reflect energy back toward the camera e g trees tall grass fence building hillside etc Focus Problems If your images appear cloudy or out of focus first consider whether there was condensation or frost on the camera windows you may wish to check your camera after a fresh snowfall to be sure the windows are not covered with snow Next check the windows for dirt and water spots and gently clean them with a clean soft cloth and glass cleaner or water Image clarity can also be adversely affected by very high temperatures so it is a good idea to mount your camera where it will not be getting direct sunlight during the heat of the day False Triggers If you seem to be getting false triggers i e the camera is taking pictures of nothing first restore your camera back to the Default settings and try your camera again This will ensure that you are running with known settings with the motion detector ON at HIGH sensitivity and with Time Lapse OFF 17 RECONY lt X Inc If after going back to the Default settings you still seem to be getting false triggers check the physical setup of your camera The sun should not be shining directly on the face of the camera and the camera s field of view should be cleared of as much vegetation as possible False triggers most occur most on sunny breezy days Vegetation will soak up the sun s energy and it will become warmer than the ambient air temperat
8. background temperature must be present within the field of view of the motion detector shown in red i e something warmer or colder than the ambient temperature 2 That object i e something with a different temperature must either enter leave or cross between any of the 12 motion detection zones Movement across the black lines between the zones is what triggers the camera www reconyx com 14 Motion Sensor Test Mode PIR MOTION DETECTOR COVERAGE AREA Learning to use the WalkTest mode TOP VIEW is critical to being as successful as possible with your RECONYX camera The WalkTest mode allows a as you to precisely determine your camera s active motion detection zones ensuring your camera is aimed exactly where you want to SIDE VIEW capture activity 40 degree 1 Secure the camera to a tree or other object aiming the camera up to 100 feet depending upon toward where you want it to temperature and sensitivity settings capture pictures 2 Put camera in Motion Sensor Test mode and close the camera 3 Walk in front of the camera where you expect to capture pictures Every time the red WalkTest light blinks it indicates that a motion event is taking place If the WalkTest light does not blink where you expect it to adjust the aim or location of the camera 4 If possible set up the camera so that no large trees or objects are in the main field of view of the camera as they can adversely affect motion
9. camera This instruction manual Other things you will need e Secure Digital SD or SDHC Memory Card Class 10 or faster is recommended e 12 AA Batteries NOTE UltraFire cameras will only operate on either NiMH rechargeable batteries or Energizer 1 5V AA Ultimate Lithium batteries Optional e Windows PC to install MapView Security software e A computer television or other device to view your pictures or videos NOTE If you have any questions relating to the operation or functionality of your camera please contact our Technical Service Department by email at support reconyx com or by calling toll free 866 493 6064 www reconyx com 2 UltraFire Specifications Night Time Illumination Image Resolution Trigger Speed Battery Requirements SD Card Capacity Loop Recording Dual Schedules for both Time Lapse and Motion Time Lapse Surveillance Customization Option Warranty XS8 NoGlow Covert Infrared up to 80 feet 1080P HD Video with Stereo Audio Still Image Resolution Options 3 4 5 0 or 8 0 MP 1 second 12 AA size Lithium or NiMH Rechargeable Batteries Up to 32GB Available Option Continuous recording older pictures videos overwritten by new ones Schedule camera on off at 15 minute increments Different schedules can be assigned to different days of the week i e different weekday weekend schedules Included 12V External Power Jack 2 years MapView Security
10. case you would need warranty work done on your camera Date Purchased Place of Purchase Camera Model Camera Serial CodeLoc Password _ _ _ _ _ www reconyx com Username www reconyx com Password Register your Camera Register your camera online at www reconyx com register or by mailing the registration form below to RECONYX Inc 3828 Creekside Lane Holmen WI 54636 I RECONYX UltraFire Warranty Registration Name Address City Phone WN mr Zip Email Camera Model Serial Number Date Purchased Retailer r l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l L www reconyx com 22 Copyright amp Trademark Information i UltraFire Instruction Manual Copyright October 2015 Other trademarks and registered trademarks referred to in this document e UltraFire and MapView Security are trademarks of RECONYX e Google Maps is a registered trademark of Google Inc e Facebook is a registered trademark of FACEBOOK e Twitter is a registered trademark of Twitter e Secure Digital SD and SDHC are registered trademarks of the SD Association e Energizer is a registered trademark of Energizer Corp e Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows 10 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation e Python Locks are a product of Master Lock
11. detection as well as night time flash range NOTE All RECONYX cameras will self arm from the WalkTest mode after a two minute period during which it does not detect any motion events TIP When setting the camera up it s best to position the camera so it is not in the normal line of sight for the subject you are trying to capture photos of so it is not visibly detected If possible set the camera up behind or perpendicular to the normal direction of travel Be sure to use the Motion Sensor Test mode to be sure the camera is aimed correctly 15 RECONY lt X Inc Image Data Information Your RECONYX UltraFire camera stores Image Data along in every picture it takes Some of this information is displayed on the Image Data bands above and below the image TOP DATA BAND MOONPHASE DYNAMIC NO AUDIO VIDEO 2015 02 28 02 30 24 PM 21 F Me a3 47 DATE TIME TEMP MOTION FLASH or TIMELAPSE RECONYX BOTTOM DATA BAND ULTRAFIRE XS8 RECONYX PROGRAMMABLE USER LABEL RECONYX LOGO e An Mor T in the top data band indicates a motion or time lapse event e 1 3 indicates the first in a sequence of three pictures for that event e Clapboard indicates Dynamic Video is on with the sequence number e Flash EA indicator appears when the Infrared illuminator flash is used e No Audio Bad indicator appears when Audio Recording is Off TIP There is additional image data accessible using MapView Se
12. Hour period It also allows you to change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius Pushing the OK button once the Save field is highlighted at the bottom of the screen will save your chosen options Change HDMI Settings This screen allows you to change the output options of the Micro HDMI connection from the camera to your monitor Auto 720P 10801 or 1080P The camera will automatically choose the best output in most situations but may not work for all Pushing the OK button once the Save field is highlighted at the bottom of the screen will save your chosen options Display Version Information This screen displays the camera s Serial Number as well as the version of Firmware Please visit www reconyx com for Firmware updates www reconyx com 12 Mounting Your Camera The camera can be mounted to a tree by using the included adjustable bungee cord shown below Simply thread the end without the loop through the camera then install the included bungee hook and adjust to the length needed to securely fasten the camera to the tree For added security a Python Cable Lock by MasterLock can be threaded through the secondary hole also locking the camera latch in place Visit our website www reconyx com for other options for mounting and securing your camera Mounting Camera with Adjustable Bungee Cord included i DY se y i a i g s i y A i iF f 4 4 Fi q yo ee 4 a a ME at i E
13. P Remember to write your four digit CodeLoc code on the last page of this manual in case it is forgotten Adjust Security Settings Loop Recording On Off The camera will overwrite oldest images videos once the card is full Record Audio Yes No Imprint Logo Yes No Option to remove RECONYX logo from images video 11 RECONYX Inc Advanced Tab Advanced Settings Change Time Lapse Settings This option allows the user to take Time lapse photos videos based upon a clock function which is independent of the Motion Sensor Time Lapse provides you with the benefit of being able to monitor a large area such as a food plot This screen allows you to turn Time Lapse On or Off change the Time Interval 5 15 30 seconds 1 5 15 30 minutes 1 hour between photos videos and schedule periods during the day when you would like the time lapse function to be active Pushing the OK button once the Save field is highlighted at the bottom of the screen will save your chosen options Change Pic Vid Label This screen will allow you to add a label up to 20 characters that will appear on the lower left portion of all photos taken by your camera You can also view change or clear an existing label Pushing the OK button once the Save field is highlighted at the bottom of the screen will save your chosen options Set Time Temp Format This screen enables you to adjust the time display from the standard 12 Hour period to a 24
14. curity including camera serial number firmware version battery voltage and much more www reconyx com 16 Troubleshooting For answers to questions about your RECONYX UltraFire camera that you cannot find in this nstruction Manual please contact RECONYX Technical Support at support reconyx com or call 1 866 493 6064 Firmware Updates You should also periodically check the RECONYX web site for firmware updates for your camera We periodically release firmware updates with new features and or performance enhancements Updating firmware on the UltraFire Series cameras takes just a few minutes and is well worth the effort to ensure your camera is performing at the highest level possible Limited Night Time Range If your nighttime range is less than expected check to be sure your batteries are new or fully charged NiMH rechargeable batteries or Energizer 1 5V AA Ultimate Lithium batteries are the only power source approved for RECONYX cameras Alkaline batteries cannot deliver enough amperage to power the illuminator consistently at night and are not recommended The physical camera setup is also important in getting good nighttime images If you aim the camera out over an open field where there is nothing within range to reflect the Infrared energy back toward the camera the images will appear very dark like shining a flashlight into the night sky The best nighttime images will be captured when you have
15. ds to be more than adequate for normal use Cards with higher speed ratings Class 10 or Higher are recommended for reading and writing images faster This is advantageous when taking High Definition Videos Troubleshooting your memory card If you have a memory card that does not seem to work or you used the card in another device you may have to re format your memory card This can be done with the included MapView Security software under the Tools menu item or with any Windows Operating System Windows Steps to format memory card Step 1 Insert your memory card into your computer s card reader Step 2 Click Start gt My Computer You should see your memory card under the list of available drives Be sure to check its contents first to make sure that you have the right drive Step 3 Right click on the drive and choose Format Step 4 Under File system select the FAT32 option then click on Start Step 5 Once the process is completed take the memory card out and insert it into your Camera www reconyx com 6 Setup amp Programming Insert the SD card and batteries then turn the camera on by momentarily pressing the OK button until the buttons light up NOTE If this is the first time you ve used your camera it will automatically display the Date Time setup change option beginning with Enter Year Press the LEFT or RIGHT directional buttons to adjust each field and th
16. e UP or DOWN directional buttons to scroll through the fields for each step Year Month Day Hour Minute and AM PM pressing the OK button once the SAVE field is highlighted in order to save all of your changes TIP After the initial Date Time setup options are completed your camera is ready to take pictures and or videos All you need to do is make sure your camera has a card and batteries installed mount it to a tree turn it on close it up and walk away The camera will automatically arm and start taking pictures with default settings after 2 minutes Default settings are as follows 1 picture and a 30 second dynamic video clip each time it detects motion Default Settings Your RECONYX UltraFire camera comes pre programmed with factory default settings The default programming for still images is 1 picture per trigger Video default length is 30 seconds with Dynamic Video option enabled The camera by default will not use a Quiet Period For reference all default settings will be highlighted in red in this manual If you wish to change your camera s settings you can do so easily in the field at any time You can make changes by using the control buttons and the LCD display Once you make selections they are retained by the camera even when the camera is off and the batteries are removed You do not need to make selections again unless you want to change something 7 RECONYX Inc 2015 10 08 m 7 21 03 PM 102
17. ight and heat may cause the batteries to leak overheat or explode resulting in fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing When using desiccant the following precautions should be followed Keep desiccant out of reach of children Desiccant may cause eye or skin irritation seek medical assistance for further treatment e Check your state local laws concerning the use of this product Maintenance and Off Season Storage e Clean the face of the camera as necessary to ensure the best performance A basic glass or anti fog optics cleaner can be applied to all of the windows and wiped away using a lint free cloth Be sure to remove the SD card and all batteries before storage It is also recommended that you leave the camera open in a warm dry place for a period of time to remove any existing moisture or condensation that may be present Long term storage in a dry environment is recommended NiMH batteries will self discharge even when not in use To ensure longevity fully charge the batteries and store them in the refrigerator as cool temperatures slow the self discharge rate 21 RECONYX Inc Your Information and Camera Warranty Registration Record Your Information After you have familiarized yourself with this instruction manual your camera and software you should record some basic information here so that you don t lose it It is also a good idea to keep your purchase receipt in
18. not unusual to see battery life drop off 50 or more when daytime temperatures near 90 Fahrenheit or higher This will not damage your NiMH batteries but they will discharge at a faster rate Other Questions If you have read this manual and checked our web site and you still need assistance please contact our Technical Support Department at 866 493 6064 or e mail support reconyx com 19 RECONY lt X Inc Warranty FCC CE and Safety Information RECONYX Limited Hardware Warranty RECONYX UltraFire cameras are warranted against manufacturers defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase If during this period through normal use the product fails due to defects in materials or workmanship RECONYX will either repair or replace the product at our discretion NOTE There is a warranty seal on your camera if this seal is broken or tampered with the warranty is void Repair or Replacement Buyer must obtain a Return Authorization RA number from RECONY X before returning any product s for repair or replacement If RECONYX concludes that a returned product is not defective Buyer will be notified the product will be returned to Buyer at Buyer s expense and Buyer may be charged for examination and testing of the product This limited warranty is the sole warranty for hardware and software products offered by RECONYX and RECONYX shall not be liable for any amounts f
19. o while the DOWN directional button will allow you to delete the video being viewed at that time Pressing the OK button will allow you to exit from the video slide show and return you to the Home page Erase Card When you select this option your camera wipes your entire memory card clean removing all images and other information from the card You should not select Erase Card unless you are absolutely certain you want to remove everything from the card Change Battery Type Allows you to select what type of batteries you are using Lithium LITH or Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable NiMH Choosing the correct battery type is critical to ensuring that the camera provides you with an accurate battery reading Pushing the OK button once the Save field is highlighted at the bottom of the screen will save your chosen options Set Date Time Refer to the Initial Set Up and Programming instructions earlier in this guide regarding Date Time programming options Turn Camera Off Pressing the OK button when this field is highlighted will immediately turn the camera off All previously set programming options will be saved The camera can also be turned off at any time by holding the OK button down for approximately 1 second www reconyx com 10 settings Tab General Settings Change Picture Settings Pictures per Trigger 1 to 10 Default for XS8 is 1 Time Between each photo 1 to 10 seconds Image Resolution 3 5 or 8 megapi
20. or said products except in compliance with this warranty FCC CE Certification This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following 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 The Reconyx Inc UltraFire Digital Trail Camera has been tested and found to comply with the emissions requirements of IEC 61000 6 3 and the immunity requirements of IEC 61000 6 1 Reconyx Inc UltraFire Digital Trail Camera has been tested and found to comply with the radiated interference requirements of Section 6 2 of the Industry Canada ICES 003 for Class B Information Technology Equipment ITE Safety Precautions Before using the camera please ensure that you read and understand the following safety precautions Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly The safety precautions noted in this guide are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself other persons and equipment Preventing Malfunction Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data www reconyx com 20 Avoid Condensation Moving the camera ra
21. pidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its external and internal surfaces You can avoid this by placing the camera in an airtight plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation inside the camera Continued use may damage the camera Remove the memory card and batteries from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use Warnings e Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Do not allow water or other liquids to enter the interior of the camera The interior has not been waterproofed If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth In the event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior immediately turn the camera s power off and remove the camera batteries and memory card Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating fire electrical shock or other hazards Do not short circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects such as key holders It could lead to overheating burns and other injuries Avoid using placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk boot of a car Exposure to intense sunl
22. s 1 pic Yes Record Videos Not Available Time Lapse lt 1 min Test Motion Sensor also called WalkTest When you select this option your camera flashes a red indicator light so that you can test its aim by walking in front of it The WalkTest mode shows you exactly where the camera s active motion detection zones are located The tilt of the camera is critical as slight changes are magnified at greater distances from the camera TIP If left in Motion Sensor Test mode the camera will automatically arm itself after 2 minutes with no motion events This allows you to set the camera up check its aim using WalkTest and then just walk away View Pictures When you select this option the camera will enter into a slide show function The LEFT and RIGHT directional buttons will allow you to scroll through the images on the memory card The UP directional button will engage a pan zoom feature while the DOWN directional button will allow you to delete the image being viewed at that time Pressing the OK button will allow you to exit from the slide show and return you to the Home page RECONY lt X Inc Play Videos When you select this option the 24 Soop camera will enter into a slide show function to view iim ae Anaad AK 100MEDIA thumbnails of the videos on the memory card The LEFT and RIGHT directional buttons will allow you to scroll through the thumbnails The UP directional button will play the vide
23. ss likely to trigger the camera than side to side movement And finally if the subject is moving very slowly it will sometimes not produce a strong enough signal within the sensor to trigger the camera www reconyx com 18 Memory Card Problems If your camera won t start up properly and or displays card locked first check to be sure your card is not Locked On most SD cards there is a switch on the side of the card If the card is locked you will not be able to save any photos If the card is not locked but this message persists you can attempt ren to clean the contacts in the card holder by blowing canned air into the card slot This will often resolve the issue If you have other issues you may have to try a different brand of memory card We have found that some of the less expensive memory cards are very slow and do not always run well even if they are advertised as fast RECONYX certified memory cards are available at www reconyx com Cold Weather Problems If your camera shuts down in the cold it may be too cold for the batteries to operate reliably Refer to the Battery Specifications section for recommended battery types Extreme cold weather may have an adverse effect on the LCD display this does not inhibit the camera s ability to function Battery Life Less than Expected NiMH batteries have decreased life in hot weather They will run the camera but they will have decreased run time It is
24. ure When the wind moves the vegetation the motion sensor detects this and cannot distinguish it from another subject moving through the scene For this reason careful placement and setup of your camera helps prevent false triggers Only as a LAST resort should you turn down your camera s motion sensitivity this reduces your ability to detect movement especially during the summer First restore the camera back to Default settings and try your camera again This will ensure that you are running with known settings it will set the motion detector ON at HIGH sensitivity This is important especially in the warmer months because as the background temperature approaches the temperature of the subject the strength of the signal decreases and the range goes down accordingly If you are still having trouble please refer to the Mounting and Aiming Your Camera section for detailed information as well as using the WalkTest mode There is an inactive zone that you need to be aware of so that you don t aim the inactive zone at your target if you do you will not pick up activity It is important to keep in mind that there are other factors that can also affect the ability of your camera to detect motion Wind can have a detrimental effect Body heat from can be quickly dispersed away from the subject on a breezy day making it more difficult for the camera to detect motion Also movement directly toward and away from the camera is le
25. xels Day Night setting Day Only Night Only Both Illuminator Output Normal or Max Use the directional buttons to change programming options and then push the OK button once the Save field is highlighted to save your chosen options Change Video Settings Video Length 10 20 or 30 seconds Dynamic Video Yes No Dynamic option only records video while the camera is sensing motion Video Resolution 720P 30 frames per second 720P 60 frames per second or 1080P 30 frames per second Day Night setting Day Only Night Only Both Illuminator Output Normal or Max Use the directional buttons to change programming options and then push the OK button once the Save field is highlighted to save your chosen options Change Quiet Period This screen allows you to change the delay time between motion events The options are 5 sec 15 sec 30 sec 1 min 2 min 3 min 5 min and 15 min NOTE While the default quiet period is 1 minute the default option on the Arm Screen is to not use a quiet period at all Restore Default Settings Choosing Yes on this screen will restore your camera to the original factory settings security Tab Security Settings Change CodeLoc Settings CodeLoc allows the user to add a four digit security code to the camera to prevent unauthorized use in the event of tampering or theft Pushing the OK button once the Save field is highlighted at the bottom of the screen will save your chosen code TI
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