User Manual-KG690 - Hunting Universe
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1. i Teg lt Tes eee ie ocr ap 4 ah ets ee AA E i y A IES See ok E Fe y Scouting CAM INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model s KG690EV KG690NV 12 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Table of Contents Introduction 3 General Description 3 Applications 4 Parts and Controls 4 Installing the Batteries and SD Card 6 Loading Batteries 6 Using an External Power Source 6 Inserting the SD Card 7 Using the KeepGuard CAM 8 The OFF ON and SETUP Modes 8 OFF Mode 8 ON Mode 8 SETUP Mode 9 SETUP Mode Shortcut Keys Functions 9 Using the SETUP Menu to Change Settings 10 Changing Parameter Settings in SETUP Mode 11 EXAMPLES Changing the Settings of Some Common Parameters 13 The SETUP Menu Parameters and Settings List w Descriptions 16 Mounting and Positioning the KEEPGUARD CAM 20 Mounting 20 Sensing Angle and Distance Test 21 Switching ON the Camera 21 Playing Back Deleting the Photos Videos 22 Reviewing on the KeepGuard Cam LCD 22 Reviewing Images on an External Video Monitor 22 Deleting Photos or Videos 23 Reviewing Images Directly from the SD Card 23 Reviewing Images by Connecting the Camera to a Computer 23 Downloading the Photos Videos 24 Troubleshooting FAQs 25 Technical Specifications 29 INTRODUCTION About the KEEPGUARD CAM The KeepGuard Cam is a digital scouting camera It can be triggered by any movement of game in a location detec2. Sensor Level Normal High Low Auto Selects the sensitivity of the PIR sensor The High setting will make the camera more sensitive to infrared heat and more easily triggered by motion and the Low setting makes it less sensitive to heat and motion The High setting can be useful when he ambient temperature is warm making it more difficult for the sensor to detect animals and the Low setting may help in cold weather if the camera is being triggered too often by anything warmer than the surroundings Format Execute followed by an additional No Yes step on color viewer models only Deletes erases all files stored on a card to prepare it for reuse Always format a card that has been previously used in other devices Caution Make sure you have downloaded and backed up any files you want to preserve first Press OK to execute then select Yes and press OK again on color viewer models press MENU or select NO then press OK to exit without formatting TV Output NTSC PAL Selects video standard format for the TV Out output jack The video standard is NTSC for the United States Canada Mexico Asia and South America PAL is used primarily in Europe Time Select On if you want the date amp time Stamp OFF On that the photo was captured only affects i imprinted on every photo select Off still photos for no imprint Press OK and use the UP DO
3. clips are captured when the camera is Video triggered Selects resolution for still photos from 3 to 8 megapixels Higher resolution Image Size 8M Pixel produces better quality photos but only affects 5M Pixel creates larger files that take up more of still photos 3M Pixel the SD card capacity fills up faster 5M is a good compromise between quality and file size Select 4 3 Full screen like old TV sets or 16 9 wide screen like new flat image Full Serene TVs aspect ratio for still photos on a Format Wide screen TV set or computer monitor you can set the format to match it Capture Selects how many photos are taken in 1 Photo E E Number 2 Photo sequence per trigger in Camera mode only affects Please also refer to the Interval 3 Photo still photos parameter Controls how many LED lamps fire when images are taken in low light High all 32 LEDs fire which is the default setting Set to medium or Low if you are getting overexposed IR LED flash photos or will place the camera at Control very close range to the subjects you multi Flash High Meam Low want to photograph In general select feature High if most of your intended subjects will cover a 30 ft range and Low for subjects under 15 ft away Note in video mode 24 LEDs fire in both High amp Medium default setting Set to low if videos are overexposed Allows the user to set a custom name Input for the camera U
4. feature or an image browser included with the PC s operating system to view 23 images saved on the SD card in the folder DCIM 100EK113 Each new image or video will be numbered incrementally in order of the time it was captured For example you will see file names such as PICTO001 JPG or PICTOOO1 ASF Through the file format suffix you can distinguish whether the file is a still photo with suffix jog or a video with suffix asf ASF video files may require additional software for viewing on a Mac The KeepGuard Cam supports 3 kinds of file system formats FAT12 FAT16 and FAT32 The default value is FAT16 to save photos and videos Here are some related notes e You don t need to be concerned about the file system format of the KeepGuard Cam unless your equipment has problems reading the SD card If this happens please format the SD card with the KeepGuard Cam or in your computer first and then insert the card into your KeepGuard Cam and try again e The default file system format of the KeepGuard Cam is FAT16 which most computers can read If you format an SD card for the KeepGuard Cam in your computer you should choose the file system format FAT16 Normally FAT16 is recommended unless you have another image viewer that uses FAT12 or FAT32 format DOWNLOADING THE PHOTOS VIDEOS To download your photos videos to a PC or Mac first make sure the KeepGuard Cam power switch is in the OFF position Connect the
5. CHANGE SETTINGS The main purpose of the SETUP mode is to allow you to change the settings of the camera s parameters 15 different ones are available so your KeepGuard Cam operates exactly the way you want it to You will do this by entering the SETUP Menu and pressing the keys below the LCD display which will show you each parameter and its setting Changing Parameter Settings in SETUP Mode A wide range of options or parameters are provided to allow you to set the KeepGuard Cam to your operational preferences To change the setting of any parameter you must first switch to the SETUP mode Once in SETUP mode pressing the MENU button will allow you to select any parameter and change its setting The name of the parameter and its current setting will be shown on the LCD Pressing the RIGHT or LEFT key scrolls to the next or previous parameter RIGHT key to move on to the next parameter and LEFT key to go back to the previous parameter and pressing the UP or DOWN key lets you select a different setting for the currently displayed parameter Once you have selected your preferred new setting for a parameter press the OK button to save the new setting actually change it When you are finished changing the settings of one or more parameters press MENU again to exit the SETUP menu MENU can also be pressed anytime you want to cancel changing a parameter s setting after a new setting has been selected but OK has not been pressed yet After settin
6. Megapixel Color CMOS Lens f 7 45mm FOV 55 F NO 2 8 Horizontal View Angel 42 Auto IR Cut Remove at night IR Flash Range 60 75 20m 25m Display Screen 2 4 inch Color Display Memory Card SD or SDHC Card Maximum capacity 32GB Internal RAM 32M Image Size 8MP 3264x2448 5M 2592X1944 3M 2048X1536 Image Recycle ON OFF Image Format Full Screen Wide Screen Video Size 720x400 480x360 PIR Sensitivity PIR with 3 sensitivity levels High Normal Low Auto IR LED Control High Medium Low Operation Day Night Response Time lt 0 8s Triggering Interval 1sec 60min programmable Shutter Speed 1 10 1 2000sec Shooting Numbers 1 3 programmable Video Length 5 60sec programmable Power Supply 8xAA recommended 4xAA as emergency power Stand by current lt 0 28mA Power Consumption lt 200mA 600mA when IR LED Lighted Timed Scan 2X programmable Temperature Display programmable Password programmable Camera Name Input Moon Display programmable Audio Video programmable User Interface LCD display Interface TV out AVI USB SD card holder 6V DC external Security Strap 1 4 20 attachment Operating Temperature 20 60 C Storage temperature 30 70 C Operating Humidity 5 90 Security Authentication FCC CE RoHs WEEE 29
7. hour setting is based on a 24 hour clock with 00 hours midnight 12 hours noon 23 hrs 11PM etc To move to the next setting press the RIGHT key change the minute for the Start time with UP DOWN then on to the hour and minute settings for the Stop time 5 After you finish setting the Stop minutes press OK to confirm your settings for the first block of Timed Scan recording If desired you can create a second block of time by pressing the DOWN key to select B then press OK and follow the same process to set Start and Stop times for Timed Scan block B As an example of how you might use these two available time blocks you could setup Timed Scan time block A for the dawn hours from 6 AM to 8 AM and block B to capture images between 5 30 and 7 PM No Timed Scan recording would occur from 8AM to 5 30PM or from 7PM to 6AM 6 After setting Start Stop times to define Timed Scan block A and or B press OK then press the UP or DOWN key to select Interval and press OK Step 6 The Timed Scan Interval setting lets you control how often a photo or video clip is recorded during the block s of time you defined with the Start and Stop settings Your options are 60 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes 5 minutes this is the default or 1 minute still photo mode only Use the UP DOWN keys to select your preference then press OK to save it Step 7 Note that for videos Interval is independent of the Length of
8. preferences at home or in your truck you re ready to take it outside and slide the power switch to ON When setting up the KeepGuard Cam for scouting game or other outdoor applications you must be sure to mount it in place correctly and securely We recommend mounting the KeepGuard Cam on a sturdy tree with a diameter of about 6 in 15cm To get the optimal picture quality the tree should be about 16 17 ft 5 meters away from the place to be monitored with the camera placed at a height of 5 6 5 ft 1 5 2 m Also keep in mind that you will get the best results at night when the subject is within the ideal flash range no farther than 45 14m and no closer than 10 3m from the camera There are two ways to mount the KeepGuard Cam using the provided adjustable web belt or the tripod socket Using the adjustable web belt Fig 5 illustrates using the web belt on the KeepGuard Cam Push one end of the belt through the two brackets on the back of the KeepGuard Cam Thread one plastic buckle part onto each end of the belt Fasten the belt securely around the tree trunk by clicking the buckle ends together after tightening the belt so there is no slack left Fig 5 Attaching the Belt 20 Using the tripod socket The camera is equipped with a socket at the bottom end to enable mounting on a tripod or other mounting accessories with a standard 1 4 20 thread Sensing Angle and Distance Test To test whether the KeepGuard Cam
9. the KeepGuard Cam you will see that the KeepGuard Cam has eight battery slots Starting at the top of the battery compartment slots 1 2 3 and 4 form one group while slots 5 6 7 and 8 form the other group each providing 6 volts in parallel For maximum battery life you should install a full set of eight batteries The KeepGuard Cam may also be operated by just four batteries installed in the top group only see right starting at slot 1 Battery life will be shorter with 4 batteries but the camera will operate normally Whether you use 4 or 8 be sure to insert each battery with correct polarity negative or flat end against the long spring of each battery slot KeepGuard recommends using eight new lithium AA Energizer brand or alkaline AA batteries NiMh Rechargeable batteries can also be used but they might have a shorter life span due to their reduced efficiency over time and at low temperature It is also possible to use a lead acid external battery cell with 6V output or suitable AC adapter see below for more details Using an External Power Source optional user provided Optionally you can connect an external 6V DC power source to the DC In jack at the bottom of the KeepGuard Cam It is recommended to use a power source with a current output greater than 1000mA However during bright daytime operation when no flash is required the KeepGuard Cam can function with much less current gt 400mA Please use a
10. you to close the KeepGuard Cam s front cover lock it and leave the monitored area Once in the ON mode no manual controls are needed or possible the control keys have no effect The KeepGuard Cam will take photos or videos automatically according to its current parameter settings when it is triggered by the PIR sensor s detection of activity in the area it covers You can either move the power switch directly from OFF to ON mode or stop at the SETUP position first to change one or more settings then move the switch to ON after you have finished doing so SETUP Mode In the SETUP mode you can check and change the settings of the KeepGuard Cam with the help of its built in LCD or a monitor connected to the TV out jack These settings found in the SETUP Menu let you change the photo or video resolution interval between photos switch the time imprint on etc Moving the power switch to the SETUP position will turn on the LCD display and you will see an information screen that shows how many images have been taken the battery level camera or video mode etc see Fig 3 NOTE Always move the power switch from OFF to SETUP mode It is possible that the camera could lock up if it is switched from ON to SETUP mode If this occurs simply move the switch to OFF and then push it up to SETUP again SETUP Mode Shortcut Keys Functions As mentioned earlier in Parts amp Controls four of the keys below the LCD have secondary shortc
11. WN keys to change the setting and LEFT RIGHT keys to move to the next Set Clock Set field to set the hour 24 hr format only 00 midnight 12 noon and minute and then on the lower row the year month and date Select on if you want the camera to Set Timed shot at a specified internal You can set Stan On OFF start time stop time and internal Select off if you don t want to use the timed scan Set Video Press on and the camera will record Sound On OFF the sound when in video mode Press off and no sound will be recorded ON OFF NOTE Setting Select ON if you want the oldest Image Recycle is photos videos to be replaced by new Image e Recycle not recommended MAJAS One the SD card is full Select when using 16GB or OFF if you want operation to stop higher capacity SD when the card is full cards Select on allows you to input a new Password ON OFF password Select off to close the password function Select Execute and press OK to restore all parameters to the original factory default settings If the camera is behaving oddly and you think you Default Cancel Execute may have changed the setting for something accidently but aren t sure which one this will reset all parameters to their most commonly used or generic settings MOUNTING AND POSITIONING the KEEPGUARD CAM Mounting After you ve set up the camera s parameters to your personal
12. can effectively monitor the area you choose this test is recommended to check the sensing angle and monitoring distance of the KeepGuard Cam To perform the test e Switch the KeepGuard Cam to the SETUP mode e Make movements in front of the camera at several positions within the area where you expect the game or subjects to be Try different distances and angles from the camera e If the motion indicator LED light blinks it indicates that position can be sensed If it does not blink that position is outside of the sensing area The results of your testing will help you find the best placement when mounting and aiming the KeepGuard Cam The height away from the ground for placing the device should vary with the animal size appropriately In general 3 to 6 feet is preferred You can avoid potential false triggers due to temperature and motion disturbances in front of the camera by not aiming it at a heat source or nearby tree branches or brush especially on windy days Switching ON the Camera Once you switch to the ON mode the motion indicator LED red will blink for about 10 seconds This gives you time to close and lock the front cover of the KeepGuard Cam and then walk away During this time the motion indicator LED will blink red continuously After it stops blinking the PIR is active and any motion that is detected by it will trigger the capture of photos or videos as programmed in the SETUP Menu Be sure you have read the desc
13. compatible power source cable not provided to connect the external DC power source with the power input jack of the KeepGuard Cam making sure that the polarity is correct Note The power connector is a 4 0 x 1 7mm coaxial DC power plug with positive tip inside pin polarity Radio Shack P 274 1532 or equivalent If both an external power source is connected and batteries are installed the KeepGuard Cam will be powered by the external power source When the batteries become weak the low battery indicator LED will glow blue indicating the batteries should be changed Inserting the SD Card The KeepGuard Cams have 32MB internal memory which can hold only about 18 photos 12MP resolution This is handy for testing and getting familiar with the camera but you will no doubt want to leave the camera unattended for longer than a day so using an SD card is recommended Insert the SD card with the camera s power switch in the OFF position before beginning to operate the camera Don t insert or remove the SD card when the power switch is in the ON position The KeepGuard Cam uses a standard SD Secure Digital memory card to save photos in jog format and or videos in asf format SD and SDHC High Capacity cards up to a maximum 32GB capacity are supported Before inserting the SD card into the card slot after opening the camera s front cover please make sure that the write protect switch on the side of the card is off NOT in th
14. d Delete Current or every photo and video file on the card if you selected Delete All or select No and press OK to cancel the operation without deleting any files NOTE After deleting a picture or a video file the deleted files can t be restored It is also possible to delete all files from the card by using the Format parameter Reviewing Images Directly From the SD Card This is the most popular method of viewing images Since un mounting the camera and taking it to your computer isn t very convenient you may find it easier to just take the card out By removing the SD card swapping it for a new empty card if you like and taking it to your home or campsite to view the images by using an SD card reader user supplied connected to your computer some computers and TVs have a built in SD card slot you can leave the camera in place ready to capture more images Once connected the card reader works the same way as described below please read that section if you have any problem finding your files Reviewing Images by Connecting the Camera to a Computer You can always un mount the entire camera from the tree and connect its USB port to a computer it will be recognized as a removable disk without the need to install any drivers or software When using a PC or Mac to view photos or video clips first connect the device to the computer with the supplied USB cable Then use commercial software with an image browser
15. dited with any photo software you choose to use The ASF video files may be viewed with Windows Media Player version 7 or later as well as other video playback programs that may have been supplied with your computer or are available online ASF video files may require additional software for viewing on a Mac Troubleshooting FAQ Battery life is shorter than expected 1 Battery life will vary with operating temperature and the number of images taken over time Typically the KeepGuard Cam will be able to capture several thousand images before the batteries die 2 Check to make sure you have used new alkaline or lithium batteries KeepGuard recommends using 8 Energizer Lithium AA batteries in all KeepGuard Cams to obtain maximum battery life 3 Make sure that the power switch was turned to the On position and that the camera was not left in Setup mode while in the field 4 Make sure that you are using a good quality name brand SD card in your camera KeepGuard recommends SanDisk brand SD Cards up to 32GB Our experience indicates that poor quality SD cards can sometimes reduce your KeepGuard Cam battery life Camera stops taking images or won t take image 1 Please make sure that the SD card is not full If the card is full the camera will stop taking images 2 Check the batteries to make sure that they are new alkaline or lithium AA batteries See note above about short battery life 3 Make sure that the camera
16. e Lock position The following describes how to insert and remove the SD card Insert the SD card into the card slot with its label side upwards see below A click sound indicates that the card is installed successfully If the wrong side of the card is facing up you will not be able to insert it without force There is only one correct way to insert cards If the SD card is not installed correctly the device will not display an SD card icon on the LCD in SETUP mode the SD card icon displayed after switching to SETUP mode will have a lock symbol inside it if the card is locked Formatting the SD card by using the KeepGuard Cam s Format parameter before using it for the first time is recommended especially when a card has been used in other devices see Changing Menu Parameter Settings for details To take out the SD card just gently push in the card do not try to pull it out without pushing in first The card is released from the slot and ready to be removed when you hear the click WARNING Be sure the camera s power is switched OFF before inserting or removing SD cards or batteries USING THE KEEPGUARD CAM Once you ve prepared your KeepGuard Cam by properly installing batteries and an SD card you could simply take it outside strap it to a tree switch it on and leave and you might get some great photos that are exactly what you wanted However we highly recommend that you first spend some additional time indoors
17. each video recording it s how often videos are recorded not how long each one lasts 7 Here s an example of how the camera would operate based on the following Timed Scan settings Timed Scan On Timed Scan A Start 6 00 Stop 8 00 Timed Scan B Start 17 30 Stop 19 00 Interval 15M These settings would cause the camera to capture a photo or video if the camera is set to that mode once every 15 minutes beginning at 6 AM until the Timed Scan A recording block stops at 8 00 AM Later that day the camera would again take a photo or video every 15 minutes between 5 30 PM and 7 00 PM during Timed Scan time block B The next day the camera would again record an image or video once every 15 minutes between 6 00 and 8 00 AM and between 5 30 and 7 00 PM No Timed Scan recording would occur from 8AM to 5 30PM or from 7PM to 6AM Remember Timed Scan recording is independent of normal triggers due to animal activity even if no animals enter the IR sensor coverage zone an image or video will still be captured every 15minutes during the block s of time If an animal triggers the camera in between the 15 minute intervals it will be recorded same as it would if you had setup the camera with Timed Scan turned Off Note Timed Scan settings of frequent intervals and or long periods between start and stop time can reduce battery life Set Timed Scan Set Timed Scan ON A B Interval 5M MENU Exit OK Set MENU Exi
18. erform as well as the 3MP setting b If you have multiple images where fast moving subjects produce streaks on the photo try the 3MP setting instead 6 Red green or blue color cast a Under certain lighting conditions the sensor can become confused resulting in poor color images b If this is seen on a consistent basis then the sensor may need servicing Please contact KeepGuard customer service 7 Short video clips not recording to the length set a Check to make sure that the SD card is not full b Make sure that the camera has good batteries in it Near the end of the battery life the camera may choose to record shorter video clips to conserve power Date Time Stamp not appearing on images Make sure that the Time Stamp parameter is set to On Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest 1 Check the Sensor Level PIR sensitivity parameter setting For warm environmental conditions set the Sensor Level to High and for cold weather use set the sensor for Low 2 Try to set your camera up in an area where there is not a heat source in the camera s line of sight 3 In some cases setting the camera near water will make the camera take images with no subject in them Try aiming the camera over ground 4 Try to avoid setting the camera up on small trees that are prone to being moved by strong winds 5 Remove any limbs which are right in front of the camera lens PIR Sensor LED Flashes Doesn t Flash 1 Whe
19. g Images on an External Video Monitor A TV monitor can also be used to play back pictures or videos from the device Connect a TV monitor or a viewing device such as a digital picture frame that has a standard composite video input RCA jack to the KeepGuard Cam s TV Out mini jack using the supplied cable Then e Put the power switch in SETUP mode switch to OFF first e Press the OK key The most recently captured image will be shown on the video monitor For video clips press the SHOT RIGHT key to start playing press again to stop e Press the UP key for the previous photo or video and the DOWN key for the next one When viewing images the total number of all images in the SD card and the index of the displaying image are shown in the center of LCD and at the bottom of the video monitor respectively e Press the OK key to return to live preview state SETUP mode when playback is finished 22 Deleting Photos or Videos If you see a photo or video during playback on the LCD or video monitor that you want to delete it can be done easily without leaving SETUP mode e Press the MENU key You will see the first Delete screen which lets you select the option to delete only the currently displayed photo video or all photos videos see below e Highlight the Delete Current or Delete All option then press OK Next select Yes and press OK to erase only the last displayed photo or video if you selecte
20. g the parameters to your preferences be sure to move the switch to ON to begin actually taking photos or videos No images will be captured if the switch is left in the SETUP position unless you press the RIGHT Shot key after exiting the menu The camera will power off automatically after a few seconds with no key pressed Color Viewer vs Black amp White Display Models There is a slight difference in how the settings for a parameter are shown between the two different types of KeepGuard Cam models e On the color LCD display model all the available settings for the currently displayed parameter are shown on one screen with a checkmark next to the current setting Fig 4a To change the setting first use the UP DOWN keys to highlight select the new setting you want Fig 4b then press OK to Execute the actual change to the selected setting The checkmark will appear next to your new setting to confirm this Fig 4c e On models with standard non color display only one setting is displayed at a time starting with the current setting for the parameter when it is first selected Fig 4d To change the setting use the UP DOWN keys to display the new setting you want Fig 4e then press OK to Execute make the actual change to this setting If you want to confirm this setting is now the current one just press the RIGHT key to scroll to the next parameter then press LEFT to go back again to the previous one You shou
21. ld see the parameter setting you just made Fig 4 Selecting Parameter Settings Color Viewer Display Black amp White Display lt Mode gt aog Camera Set Mode Mode Camera OK gt SET MENU gt EXIT 4D Press MENU Set Mode Mode OK gt S EXIT 4E Press DOWN and OK Video Exit 4C Press OK EXAMPLES Changing the Settings of Some Common Parameters Following this page you will find tables listing all of the parameters found in the SETUP Menu along with their possible settings or range of settings and a detailed description of what the parameter controls and what the settings do If you read the previous section detailing how to select parameters and change their settings you should be able to dive right in find the parameter s you want and setup the camera to your preferences But maybe you d rather walk through an example or two first To change any parameter s setting always start with the power switch in the SETUP position After the LCD comes on press the MENU key The first parameter you will see when you first enter the SETUP Menu is Mode To change it from its default setting of Camera still photos to Video shoot video clips press the DOWN key to highlight Video color viewer models Press the OK key to execute Set the new setting you have selected for this parameter Now press the RIGHT key to move to another parameter in the Menu Pressing i
22. n the camera is in the Setup mode a special LED on the front of the camera will flash when it senses motion This is for setup purposes only and will help the user aim the camera 2 During use the LED will not flash when the camera takes an image This is to help keep the camera hidden from game LCD Screen Issues 1 LCD screen powers on but no text is present a After moving the switch from Off to Setup or On make sure that the 27 switch is correctly in position to ensure the proper mode avoid positions between two modes b Do not move the switch directly from On to Setup always move the switch all the way down to Off first then back up to Setup 2 LCD screen shows a faint black line after turning from Setup to On a The LCD will turn off when you slide the switch to the On position In some cases this black line will appear and then fade in about 1 second This is normal and the camera will function properly 3 Screen comes on but then powers off a Make sure that you have installed the SD card correctly Camera won t retain settings 1 Make sure that you have been saving the changes to any parameter settings that you made while in Setup mode by pressing OK after changing the setting If you don t save your new setting after changing it the camera will continue to use the original default setting for that parameter 28 KG690TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor 3
23. power switch is in the On position and not in the Off or Setup modes 4 Make sure that you are using a good quality SD card in your camera KeepGuard recommends SanDisk SD Cards up to 32GB 5 If the SD card has its write protect switch in the lock position the camera will not take images 25 6 If you have used an SD card in another device before inserting it in your KeepGuard Cam you might want to try formatting the card using the Format parameter in Setup mode make sure you have backed up any important files first as formatting will erase all previous files In some cases other devices may change the formatting of the SD card so that it will not work properly with the KeepGuard Cam Camera won t power up 1 Make sure that you have installed at least 4 batteries the required minimum in the battery compartment starting at the top filling battery spaces 1 4 with no gaps KeepGuard recommends using 8 Energizer Lithium AA batteries in all KeepGuard Cams 2 Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly observing proper polarity Always place the negative lat end of each battery in contact with the spring side of its slot inside the camera 3 After moving the switch from Off to Setup or On make sure that the switch is correctly in position to ensure the proper mode avoid positions between two modes 4 Do not move the switch directly from On to Setup always move the switch all the wa
24. riptions of the Capture Number Video Length Interval and Sensor Level parameters Please note the PIR is strongly sensitive to ambient temperature The greater the temperature difference between the environment and your subject the farther the possible sensing distance The average sensing distance is about 45 ft Before leaving the camera unattended please check for the following e Are the batteries or DC power supply inserted connected with correct polarity and is the power level sufficient 21 e Does the SD card have sufficient available space and is its write protection lock switch off e Is the Power switch in the ON position do not leave it in SETUP PLAYING BACK DELETING the PHOTOS VIDEOS After you have setup mounted and activated your KeepGuard Cam you will of course be eager to return later and review the images it has captured for you There are several different ways this can be done Reviewing Images on the KeepGuard Cam LCD Models with Color Viewer only e Put the power switch in SETUP mode switch to OFF first e Push the OK Replay key to enter image review mode e Use the UP DOWN keys to scroll through your photos or videos The right corner of the display will indicate JPG for still photos and a film icon for video files Press the RIGHT Shot key to review a video e Push MENU to delete an image Image delete mode works as described below To exit image review mode press the OK key Reviewin
25. seful for ID purposes Camera See Using the when multiple cameras are setup Name Setup Menu Input since each camera will imprint its Screens name on all photos but not videos it captures Selects video resolution in pixels per Video Size 720x400 frame Higher resolution produces only affects 640x360 better quality videos but creates larger aie clips files that take up more of the SD card p capacity fills up faster 640x360 is VGA video in standard 4 3 format Sets length per captured video clip Settings begin with 10 second default Video Eo 10S second when parameter is first selected After Length only affects video clips default with 5S to 60S possible range stepping down to 5S video length settings start over at 60S Interval 10S second default with a 60M minute to 1S second range of settings available 60M 1M are set in one minute increments 59S 1S are set in one second increments Selects the length of time that the camera will wait until it responds to any additional triggers from the PIR after an animal is first detected and remains within the sensor s range During this user set ignore triggers interval the camera will not capture photos videos This prevents the card from filling up with too many redundant images Settings begin with 10 second default when parameter is first selected Note after setting down past 1S settings start over at 60M
26. supplied cable to the camera s USB port then directly to a main USB port on your computer do not use front panel keyboard USB ports or unpowered hubs The KeepGuard Cam will be recognized as a standard USB Mass Storage device this may take several seconds the first time you connect it If you would rather leave your camera in the woods and just pull its SD card out an SD card reader works the same way as described in this section once the card is inserted and the reader is connected to your computer With Windows XP or later you can then simply use the options in the pop up window to copy view or print your photos right On all Windows OS the KeepGuard Cam will also be listed as a Removable Disk if you open the My Computer window on Macs an icon will appear on your desktop The KeepGuard Cam s photo files gt are named PICT0001 JPG etc and are located in the DCIM 100EK113 folder on this Removable Disk Video file names will end with ASF You 24 may copy the photos videos to your hard drive as you would any file just copy paste or drag the file names or icons to your drive or desktop After the photos are copied to your hard drive you can disconnect the KeepGuard Cam On Mac computers drag the disk that appeared on your desktop when the camera was connected into your Trash to eject it before disconnecting The jpg standard files from the KeepGuard Cam may be viewed and e
27. t Step 1 Set timed scan to ON Step 2 Press OK to select A or B and set Interval Set Timed Scan A Stop 18 30 OK Set MENU Exit Step 3 Set start and stop time Note Avoid any overlap of Timed Scan A amp B recording blocks when setting their start and stop times to assure correct operation Also if the Camera Mode menu parameter is set to Day or Night operation only that will take priority over your Timed Scan settings Set the Camera Model to 24 HR if you are setting both day and night start and or stop times in Timed Scan These settings would cause the camera to capture a photo or video if the camera is set to that mode once every 15 minutes beginning at 6 AM until the Timed Scan recording block stops at 8 00 AM Remember Timed Scan recording is independent of normal triggers due to animal activity even if no animals enter the IR sensor coverage zone an image or video will still be captured every 15 minutes during the block s of time If an animal triggers the camera in between the 15 minute intervals it will be recorded same as it would if you had setup the camera with Timed Scan turned Off Note Timed Scan settings of frequent intervals and or long periods between start and stop time can reduce battery life The SETUP Menu Parameters and Settings List Descriptions Settings ade Parameter Bold default Description Selects whether still photos or video Camera or Mode
28. t four times will take you to Video Length Try using the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the range of settings then press OK to lock in your setting for the length of each video clip the camera shoots Pressing the RIGHT key several more times will get you to the Default Set parameter Highlight or select Execute using UP or DOWN and press OK to restore all parameters including the Mode and Video Length parameters you changed a minute ago back to their original factory default settings The default settings for each parameter are indicated in bold type in the SETUP Menu tables on the next several pages Be sure to set the current date and time Use the Set Clock parameter if you choose to change the Time Stamp parameter setting to On since that will tell the camera to imprint the date and time on each of the images it captures Timed Scan with Live Trigger Feature Timed Scan is a revolutionary new feature for the KeepGuard Cam which allows you to monitor your food plots or field edges with time lapse images or video When set to On the KeepGuard Cam will take a photo or record a video clip automatically at your choice of intervals for example once every five minutes during one or two blocks of time you set up for each day without requiring a trigger from an active animal This has the advantage of giving you the ability to monitor the edge of a field that might be 50 or 150 yards away from the camera o
29. ted by a highly sensitive Passive Infra Red PIR motion sensor and then take high quality pictures or video clips Battery life has long been one of the biggest strengths of the KeepGuard Cam This camera is no different and has low stand by current and low day night power consumptions The KeepGuard Cam is a rock star when it comes to battery consumption It consumes very little power less than 0 28mA in a stand by surveillance state This means it can deliver up to six months stand by operation time when the device is powered by eight AA alkaline batteries and up to twelve months utilizing lithium AA batteries Once motion in the monitored area is detected the digital camera unit will quickly be triggered and then automatically take photos or videos according to previously programmed settings The KeepGuard Cam is equipped with built in infrared LEDs that function as a flash so that it delivers clear photos or videos in black amp white in the dark and it can take color photos or videos under sufficient daylight The KeepGuard Cam is designed for outdoor use and is resistant against water and snow Your trail camera is one of the latest generations of KeepGuard Trail Cam and includes many new or improved features including e Auto PIR Sensitivity the camera monitors ambient temperature conditions and automatically adjusts the sensor trigger signal to be more sensitive to slight variations in temperature on hot days less sensiti
30. ut functions when the camera is switched to SETUP mode but the MENU key has not been pressed e Press the UP key to quickly set the camera to shoot video clips e Press the DOWN key to quickly set the camera to take still photos e Press the RIGHT key to manually trigger the shutter This is useful for testing the camera Make sure you are in SETUP mode press the RIGHT key and a few seconds later a photo or video depending on how the camera was set will be saved to the SD card or internal memory if no card is inserted The number of images taken counter on the bottom left of the LCD will increase by one If the display indicates SD PROTECTED when you press the SHOT key switch the camera OFF remove the SD card and slide it s protect switch off e Press the OK key to replay review or playback photos videos on the LCD connected TV monitor See playing Back Photos Videos for more details Fig 3 SETUP Information Screen Black amp White display model shown Image Size E SD Card Status cease IM A aw Time Stamp D l TV Status i i po ANT p i Date Month Day Y ear Hil Lt Hl fl 3 ra fF f P q a g t m Time Ud Ee JJ Hour Minute Second l H000 1563 UL pm a Number of Images Nx Available Space Audio Rec On Video Resolution Video Mode e 640 DD 01 01 2011 00 00 05 Available Video 00 01 04 Recording Time USING THE SETUP MENU TO
31. ut of the PIR sensor s range The result is an effective range much greater than it would normally be with the camera dependent on triggers generated by nearby animals This is a great tool for hunters to scout an entire field with only one camera If an animal does enter the area covered by the PIR sensor and generate a trigger event during a time in between the Timed Scan intervals you set the camera will capture an image or video just as it normally would based on your other menu settings Here s how to setup and use Timed Scan be sure you ve set the current time in Set Clock first so your Timed Scan recording will stop and start at the correct times of day 1 Move the main switch to SETUP then press MENU 2 Keep pressing the RIGHT key stepping through the Setup Menu until you reach Timed Scan 3 Press the UP key to select On and press OK You will see A representing the first block of time you can define a second block of time later in the day B can also be setup if you wish Press OK This takes you to the screen to set Start and Stop times which determines the clock times when the first block of Timed Scan recording will begin and end for each day You can set these times to the exact hour and minute you want for a recording window that lasts anywhere from just a minute to a full 24 hours 4 Set the Start and Stop times beginning with the Start hour using the UP DOWN keys to change the setting The
32. ve on cold days e Hyper Night Vision The IR LED Flash array now has increased range brighter output and better coverage for improved nighttime images The night pictures are clear and bright e Timed Scan The time lapse feature added in last year s models has been enhanced with the addition of the option for a second block of recording with its own start stop times Trigger signals generated by nearby wildlife activity will still generate additional photos videos as they normally would independently of the Timed Scan operation e IR LED Control prevents overexposed flash photos in close range applications And many more features such as Video with Audio widescreen or full screen format still photos imprint able camera name user set along with current data including temperature and moon phase Applications The KeepGuard Cam can be used as a gt Trail Game Camera for hunting or scouting game gt Motion triggered Camera for Home Office and Commune gt Outdoor Surveillance where Invasion Evidence is needed PARTS AND CONTROLS The KeepGuard Cam provides the following connections for external devices USB port SD card slot TV Out and external DC power jack Fig 1 A three way power switch is used to select the main operating modes OFF SETUP and ON Fig 2 A control key interface with six keys is primarily used in SETUP mode to select operational functions and parameters As shown in Fig 2 these ke
33. with this manual and your camera until you know a bit more about what the 3 way switch and those control keys do If nothing else you ll probably want to at least set the date and time so the camera will imprint them or not it s your option on your photos as they are taken learn how to set the camera to shoot video clips and read some tips about mounting it on a tree THE OFF ON AND SETUP MODES The KeepGuard Cam has three basic operational modes OFF mode Power switch in the OFF position On mode Power switch in the ON position LCD screen is off SETUP mode Power switch in SETUP position LCD screen is on OFF Mode The OFF mode is the safe mode when any actions must be taken e g replacing the SD card or batteries or transporting the device You will also use OFF mode if you connect the camera to a computer s USB port to download your photos videos When you are storing or not using the camera you need to switch it to OFF Please note that even in the OFF mode the KeepGuard Cam still consumes power at a very low level It s a good idea to take the batteries out of the battery compartment if the camera will not be used for a long time ON Mode Any time after the batteries and SD card have been inserted you can switch on the camera When the power switch is moved to the top position the camera will enter into the ON Live mode The motion indicator LED will blink red for about 10 seconds This interval allows time for
34. y down to Off first then back up to Setup Still Photo and or Video Quality Problems 1 Night photos or videos appear too dark a Check the battery indicator icon to see if battery power is full The flash will stop operating near the end of the battery life b You will get the best results when the subject is within the ideal flash range no farther than 45 14m from the camera Subjects may appear too dark at greater distances c Please note that when the Capture Number parameter is set higher than 1 Photo or with very short Interval settings some images may appear darker than others due to the quick response and rapid retriggering of the camera allowing less time for the flash to fully recharge before firing again 2 Daytime photos or videos appear too dark a Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other light sources during the day as this may cause the auto exposure to produce darker results 3 Night photos or videos appear too bright a You will get the best results when the subject is within the ideal flash range no closer than 10 3m from the camera Subjects may appear too light at closer distances 4 Daytime photos or videos appear too bright a Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other light sources during the day 26 5 Photos with streaked subject a In some cases with low lighting conditions and fast moving subjects the 5MP or 8MP resolution settings may not p
35. ys are UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT OK and MENU Four of the keys can also perform a second function shortcut operations in SETUP mode in addition to their main function The DOWN key can be used to set the Video mode movie camera icon and the UP key can set the camera to Photo mode still camera icon The RIGHT key also serves as the manual shutter SHOT button of the camera and the OK key switches the camera to the playback REPLAY mode These secondary functions are indicated by icons or text above the key as shown in Fig 2 Fig 1 Connections SD Card Slot DC In Jack USB Port Video Mic TV Out OK Replay Power Mode Switch FRONT VIEW Light Sensor PIR Sensor Fig 2 Button and Switch Guide Cable to Battery Compartment Video Mic KeepGuard Color Viewer Left RIGHT Shot DC In Cover Plug Menu LED IR Flash Lens J Lock Hole Motion Low Battery Indicator Latch INSTALLING THE BATTERIES and SD CARD Before you begin learning how to use your KeepGuard Cam you will first need to install a set of batteries and insert an SD card Although that may only take you a minute there are some important notes about both batteries and SD cards you should be aware of so please take the time to read the following directions and cautions Battery Slot Loading Batteries 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 After opening the two latches on the right side of
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