UWAY NX50 User Manual - UWAY Outdoors Canada
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1. Battery level can be seen in bottom left corner of viewer screen TESTING AND WORKING MODES The camera has two modes Set Mode and Work Mode This camera has a 3 way switch The center position is SET Mode right position is WORK Mode and left position is OFF MENU OPERATIONS AND SETTINGS LIVE PREVIEW This option allows the user to view in real time what the camera is capturing This is useful while mounting the camera to see the exact field of view Pictures videos can also be captured using the OK button while in this mode This camera is equipped with a Day Color Mode and Night IR Mode while in Live Preview It is recommended to minimize the use of Night IR Mode to aiming and image capture to avoid battery depletion 1 Highlight Live Preview 2 Push OK button or right arrow button to select PHOTO MODE i Push Right arrow button you will see photo icon in top right corner of screen ii Push UP Arrow for Day Color Mode iii Push DOWN Arrow for Night IR Mode picture will be black and white iv Push OK button to capture pictures VIDEO MODE i Push Left arrow button you will see video icon in top right corner of screen ii Push UP Arrow for Day Color Mode iii Push DOWN Arrow for Night IR Mode video will be black and white iv Push OK button to start and stop video capture 3 Push MENU button to return to menu PHOTO VIDEO PLAYBACK This feature allows the user to view pictures and video st2. The blue LED will continue blinking until the update is finished 6 Turn camera OFF and open battery door after blue LED stops blinking 7 Replace battery door and turn camera ON 8 Select NO to update and push OK 9 The update file will be removed from SD card 10 Confirm new firmware version by checking Camera Information see instructions 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 The camera does not turn ON a Ensure batteries are inserted properly and fully charged If possible test each battery with battery tester Approximately 1 5V in Alkaline and 1 3V in NiMH b Ensure SD card is properly inserted and not in locked position c Reset camera by removing battery compartment and SD card for a few minutes d Cold temperature may decrease battery output sufficiently to prevent camera from turning ON Again check batteries and ensure they are rated for your temperature 2 Beeping Noise when camera turns ON a Insert SD card b Ensure SD card is not locked c Format SD card in camera d SD card may not be compatible 3 Camera will not take pictures or stops part way even with full batteries a SD card is not formatted correctly format SD card in camera b Ensure SD card is not locked c SD card is faulty or incompatible try different SD card and or brand Faulty or incompatible SD cards may cause system conflict system crash and battery drain Always format SD card in camera and try different SD cards if problem persists d Batteries do not
3. product Sorry but our warranty is ONLY applied to the cameras bought from our authorized dealers This warranty extends solely to failures due to defects in materials or workmanship occurring during normal use It does not cover normal wear of the product This warranty is void if the product housing has been removed if the product s label logo or serial number have been removed or if the product fails to function properly as a result of accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication non compatible batteries faulty installation setup adjustments improper maintenance alteration maladjustment of controls modification power surges service by anyone other than UWAY or UWAY authorized service center or acts beyond the manufacturer s or distributor s control Note The camera is not waterproof please protect your camera properly for outdoors use Should your product prove defective during this warranty period please contact us to obtain a RMA number prior to returning the defective unit RMA number is required for all returns Include 11 95 for return shipping amp insurance For U S customers only CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY PLEASE NON REFUNDABLE If the product is beyond the warranty period the price for repairing or replacing may vary Please allow 6 8 weeks for delivery International customers pay different amount of shipping amp insurance We will send detailed information along with the RMA number Incl
4. while balancing other interactions such as battery life trigger speed and IR lighting distance 14 Night images are dark a Ensure batteries are fully charged Try high quality NiMH rechargeable batteries b Cold temperature will reduce battery output to IR lights c Remove brush grass and other debris that may prevent IR light from reaching its potential 15 Too many empty pictures video or false triggers a Ensure camera is mounted on a solid surface trees and surface may move in wind causing camera to trigger falsely Adjust camera height and angle Remove brush and branches from detection zone that may be triggering camera A close running animal numan may make it across detection zone before triggering the camera Sunlight and heat waves may result in certain scenarios of false triggers position camera in different location Call UWAY customer support for more information and help with camera if needed SPECIFICATIONS UWAY NightTrakker NX50 Camera Camera Features Lens FOV 52 Photo resolution 8MP 5MP 3MP 1 3MP programmable Photo burst 1 9 photos per trigger programmable 1s photo interval Video resolution 640 x 480 VGA Video length 10 60s Very compact 3 7 x 5 6 x 2 3 inches Fast trigger time 1 sec 30 high output infrared LEDs night time IR out to 50 feet Multi zone PIR detection range up to 50 feet Color daytime pictures and black amp white nighttime pictures Date Time Temperat
5. LEADING THE roll UH NightXplorer NX50 Instruction Manual PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING CAMERA Thank you for Purchasing your UWAY Product The UWAY NightXplorer is a high quality digital surveillance camera It has been precisely engineered and tuned to provide you with optimal and consistent performance This camera will provide high quality digital pictures and sound recording video for applications such as home cabin and business surveillance and animal monitoring for hunting and research It features a highly sensitive Passive Infra Red PIR motion sensor and numerous setting options to tailor the camera to your particular needs Item Check List See that the following items are included with your camera Contact your dealer if anything is missing Camera USB cable Nylon mounting strap Video Cable Warranty Card Needed for Operation 1 Eight 8 AA Alkaline Lithium or NIMH Rechargeable Batteries 2 SD or SDHC Card up to 16 GB capacity max HANDLING PRECAUTIONS CAMERA The camera has been finely tuned Avoid dropping and physical shock The camera is designed for typical weather conditions It is not waterproof for use underwater Carefully clean debris from camera lens PIR and LED platform Avoid use of cleaning solvents The camera contains precise electronic equipment Do not attempt to open camera case yourself Condensation may form on lens and electrical components when bringing into warm room
6. disable password BATTERY TYPE This camera is a precisely tuned instrument It is recommended to use high quality alkaline lithium or NiMH batteries Programming which batteries are present will maximize the cameras potential 1 Highlight Battery Type 2 Push OK or right arrow button 3 Select ALKALINE or NiMH batteries select Alkaline for Lithium batteries 4 Push OK to save setting FORMATTING SD CARD Formatting the SD card removes all files on the memory card and prepares it for use in the camera It is recommended that the SD card is formatted in the camera prior to each use 1 Select Format SD Card 2 Push OK or right arrow button 3 Select YES to format SD card 4 Push OK to proceed with formatting SD card CAMERA INFORMATION The following information is available 1 Select Camera Information 2 Push OK or right arrow button FILES COUNT e Displays PICTURE and VIDEO number STORAGE e Displays SD memory card USED SPACE and FREE SPACE FIRMWARE VERSION e Displays the current camera firmware version ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TRANSFERRING PICTURES AND VIDEO TO A COMPUTER Pictures and video can be removed in one of two ways 1 SD memory card can be removed from camera ALWAYS ensure camera is OFF before removing SD card and transferred to computer or SD card reader 2 Connect camera to computer using supplied USB cable i Turn camera ON ii Computer will recognize camera and promp
7. ed on a computer or other camera it may not be recognized by this unit Use this unit to format the SD card b Ensure that SD card is not greater than 16 GB in size c Ensure SD card is not locked d Try different brand of SD card for compatibility 8 SD card is inserted into another device and is not recognized a SD card may be formatted differently than device can recognize b The camera file system is generally compatible with other digital cameras however it is recommended not using the same SD card in different cameras to avoid possible file system conflicts 9 Color or brightness is different between pictures at same time of day and during burst mode a Camera has sophisticated light metering calculations to optimize pictures in all settings light intensity may change between pictures causing the difference b During burst mode the first picture is taken quickly for fast trigger speed increased light metering occurs between first and second picture resulting in different color or brightness 10 Battery level on display is low despite using new batteries a Ensure battery type is selected correctly b Rechargeable batteries run on lower voltage than alkaline resulting in display variation Some rechargeable batteries will display low power even though they are fully charged c Cold weather will reduce battery output 11 Low Power problems a When the camera power is low the system will not be stable you may observe ab
8. from cold To avoid this first place camera inside a sealed plastic bag before bringing into warm room temperature If condensation forms remove SD card and batteries until camera is dry Remove batteries when storing camera Removing batteries from the camera during storage reduces the risk of battery acid leakage and battery drain LCD VIEWER Avoid storing screen in direct sunlight or at high temperatures as LCD damage may occur GETTING STARTED SD MEMORY CARD The camera supports both SD and SDHC memory cards from 32 MB to 16 GB The camera does not have any internal memory 1 Open bottom door 2 Insert SD card with marked side facing front of camera 3 Push gently until card clicks into place 4 Push card again to remove Note 1 Ensure SD card slider is NOT in locked position Note 2 Itis always recommended to test the SD card by taking some pictures to ensure SD card works properly before leaving camera for extended periods of time BATTERIES This camera is designed for Alkaline Lithium or Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries A 6V AC to DC power cord sold separately can be attached to the bottom port of the camera 1 Insert 8 AA batteries while ensuring polarity is correctly orientated Note 6V DC power can be used with or without batteries connected Power by passes batteries when 6V power is connected Solar panels DO NOT charge batteries directly located in the camera CHECKING BATTERY LEVEL 1
9. have enough power to activate picture video sequence 4 Batteries run down quickly a Avoid poor quality alkaline and rechargeable batteries avoid mixing different brands and ages of batteries as battery life will be adversely affected Different brands of batteries will perform differently than others it may be worth trying other brands to find what works best for your environment Reduce number of picture burst and or reduce video length Ensure batteries are fully charged test batteries with tester if possible In cold temperatures the battery life becomes shorter e SD card may have jammed causing battery to drain 5 Pictures count in burst mode does not equal what programmed a Camera has sophisticated power meter when weak or low current is detected camera will automatically reduce the number of pictures in burst mode b Ensure batteries are fully charged c Cold temperatures may decrease battery output resulting in reduction in picture count High quality NiMH batteries will help in colder weather 6 Video time is cut shorter than what programmed a Camera has sophisticated power meter when weak or low current is detected camera will automatically reduce the length of video b Ensure batteries are fully charged c Cold temperatures may decrease battery output resulting in reduction in video length High quality NiMH batteries will help in colder weather 11 7 SD card is not recognized in camera a If the SD card is formatt
10. lights are desired 1 Highlight ILLUMINATION 2 Push OK or right arrow button 3 Select Internal External or Internal External 4 Push OK to SAVE setting TEMPERATURE Allows the user to select either Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature settings 1 Highlight TEMPERATURE 2 Push OK or right arrow button 3 Select Fahrenheit or Celsius 4 Push OK to SAVE setting DATE TIME STAMP This allows the user to have the date time and temperature stamped onto each photo or video 1 Highlight Date Time Stamp 2 Push OK or right arrow button 3 Select ON or OFF 4 Push OK to SAVE setting SET DATE TIME This feature allows the user to set the display format for date and time as well as set the current date and time 1 Highlight Set Date Time 2 Push OK or right arrow button 3 Select one of the three menu options DATE FORMAT e Select the desired Date Format and push OK to SAVE TIME FORMAT e Select desired Time Format and push OK to SAVE SET DATE TIME e Set date and time using UP DOWN RIGHT and LEFT arrow and push OK to SAVE 4 Push MENU button to return to menu ACCESS CONTROL This feature allows the user to set a 4 digit password to deter theft and render the camera unusable without the password 1 Highlight Access Control 2 Push OK or right arrow button SET PASSWORD e Select desired password using ARROWS and push OK to SAVE DISABLE PASSWORD e Select and push OK to
11. n subsequent photos in burst mode This camera does a more sophisticated light metering calculation between the first and second photo thereby resulting in slight photo differences VIDEO LENGTH only displayed if VIDEO mode is selected Video length can be set in 10 sec increments from 10s 1min 1 Highlight VIDEO LENGTH 2 Push OK or right arrow button 3 Select desired video length 4 Push OK to SAVE setting VIDEO SOUND only displayed if VIDEO mode is selected Video sound recording can be turned ON or OFF Note Sound recording may be illegal to publish with human activity in some jurisdictions 1 Highlight VIDEO SOUND 2 Push OK or right arrow button 3 Select ON or OFF 4 Push OK to SAVE setting QUIET TIME Also known as Time Interval or Delay Time this feature puts the camera to sleep for the selected period of time before it can be re activated by motion Times include 5s 10s 20s 30s 1min 5min 10min 30min 60min 1 Highlight QUIET TIME 2 Push OK or right arrow button 3 Select desired quiet time 4 Push OK to SAVE setting ILLUMINATION This feature allows the user to use external lighting XtendIR B2 and turn off IR lights if no lights are required in the night User selects Internal when they want the IR lights of camera to work normally select External if connecting XtendIR B2 sold separately to the camera and Int Ext if both the XtendIR B2 and camera IR
12. normal screen displays or automatic camera reboot Change your batteries 12 Camera fails to detect motion a Ensure batteries test full replace batteries if necessary b Ensure SD card is NOT locked and compatible with camera take test pictures in Live Preview mode Ensure Quiet Time and or Duty Time are set correctly Ensure camera is mounted correctly Note hot weather humidity and rain will reduce PIR sensing distance move camera closer if required Typically mounting the camera at a height of 3 4 feet will maximize detection distance this will depend slightly on the size of game you are trying to observe Camera may be pointed up too high or down thereby allowing game to walk under or over the PIR motion detection window adjust camera position and try again 13 Images are blurry stills or motion a UWAY offers some of the best picture quality Although we try to cover every scenario it is important to realize that different environments and conditions will affect the picture quality Blurry still images may result from interference with focal points for example distance from camera trees brush may affect focus point 12 c Fog condensation water drops snow dust direct sunlight etc can all reduce picture quality d Motion blur may result when object moves too quickly Blur will be compounded during night and low light situations The UWAY camera has been finely tuned to maximize picture quality
13. ored on the SD card User can pause stop rewind and fast forward video during playback 1 Highlight Photo Video Playback 2 Push OK button or right arrow button 3 Scroll through pictures and video using LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons a PLAY VIDEO video files have a play symbol on the bottom left corner of the picture Push OK button to play video Push OK button to pause video Push RIGHT arrow to fast forward or LEFT arrow to rewind iv Push MENU to go back c DELETING PICTURES VIDEO i Push UP arrow button ii Select ONE or ALL pictures videos 5 iii Push OK to delete 4 Push MENU button to return to menu CAMERA MODE This camera can be set to capture still pictures OR video 1 Highlight Camera Mode 2 Push OK or right arrow button 3 Select VIDEO or PHOTO using UP or DOWN arrow 4 Push OK to SAVE setting PHOTO RESOLUTION only displayed if PHOTO mode is selected Photo resolution can be set at 8MP 5MP 3MP 1 3MP 1 Highlight PHOTO RESOLUTION 2 Push OK or right arrow button 3 Select desired photo resolution 4 Push OK to SAVE setting PHOTO BURST only displayed if PHOTO mode is selected This feature allows the camera to take from 1 9 photos in rapid succession following each trigger 1 Highlight PHOTO BURST 2 Push OK or right arrow button 3 Select desired number of photos per trigger 4 Push OK to SAVE setting Note First photo may have different exposure tha
14. t you to open file or save pictures MOUNTING CAMERA This camera is designed to use the UWAY Bracket sold separately to obtain maximal mounting versatility Camera can be securely locked with cable lock through camera bracket or both or security box with or without bracket Use the Live Preview mode while mounting camera to ensure your target area is in the field of view Camera can be mounted with nylon strap included or security box sold separately It is recommended to mount the camera 3 4 feet high overlooking desired area and 20 30 feet away from target area for maximum sensitivity in most situations Adjustments may be required depending on game size and environment PIR motion detection distances change based on ambient temperature and setup Higher ambient temperatures will reduce PIR motion detection range thereby requiring camera to be closer to desired location Angle the camera perpendicular to the ground to maximize the IR lighting potential Using UWAY Bracket provides optimal versatility when mounting the camera UWAY XtendIR will significantly increase night IR lighting distances out to 60 100 feet FIRMWARE UPDATES This camera is designed to accommodate future firmware updates if required 1 Copy the firmware update file eg Main elf onto the SD card root directory do not place in any file 2 Insert SD card into the camera 3 Turn camera ON 4 Select YES and push OK when update prompt appears 5
15. ude with your camera the RMA form and a copy of your dated cash register receipt or other proof of purchase The warranty work will not automatically extend the original warranty period The customer has 2 weeks to report any DOA Dead on Arrival products please test product upon receipt If you have any questions regarding the warranty of UWAY products please send us an email at support uwayoutdoors com Please consult your dealer or us if you have any question or problem while you use the camera before you request a RMA number and send the camera back for repair Some problems may be solved easily with help from our dealers or us CAMERA REPAIR Repairs for damages not covered by the warranty will be subject to a charge Please contact UWAY Outdoors to determine more information and to discuss repair options not covered under warranty
16. ure and Moon Phases stamp on image Low power consumption standby battery lifetime up to 6 months External memory SD SDHC card up to 16GB Video sound recording 6V volt port USB port 8 x 1 5 volt AA batteries not included Can be powered by rechargeable NiMH AA batteries Low battery indicator Mount with mounting strap or python lock 4 digit password protection Playback pictures and videos 2 0 true color TFT display User friendly interface 6 buttons control Preview in day color mode amp night B amp W mode let you review the camera mounting position for best angle WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Manufacturer Warranty The Camera purchased from our authorized dealers is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the original date of purchase under normal use UWAY Outdoor Products will at its option repair or replace your camera with the same or comparable model free of charge except you must pay for shipping charges set forth below for a period of 1 one year from the original date of purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship occurring with normal use This warranty only extends to the original retail purchaser Purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty performance The warranty on any replacement product provided under this warranty shall be for the unexpired portion of the warranty period applicable to the original
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