TimelapseCam® User's Guide
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1. WINGSCAPES wingscapes com 888 811 WING gt DP 2013 Ebsco Industries Inc All Rights Reserved Made in China This product is covered by one or more of the following US Patents 6735387 6768868 6834162 Other patents pending WARNING This product may contain lead a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm TimelapseCam User s Guide For Models WCT 00122 TimelapseCam WINGSCAPES 7 WINGSCAPES 10 21 13 Wingscapes TimelapseCam MANAGED ERASE ALL IMAGES IMPRINT INFO PHOTO QUALITY MEMORY FORMAT CARD CAMERA NAME PROGRAM UPGRADE WI FI SD CARD AC CONNECTED SECURITY CODE FIRMWARE DEFAULT SETTINGS Page 2 Page 19 TimelapseCam User Guide TimelapseCam User Guide amera Accessories MenuMap Using the Moultrie AC Adapter Keep your Moultrie camera running in the field with the constant power of an AC adapter Plug into a standard 110 240VAC 50 60Hz electrical outlet and then connect to the External Power Port on your Moultrie camera E RESET TO SETUP MODE Bp TIME LAPSE FACTORY DEFAULTS OPTIONS gt MAL I INTERVAL Note Leave internal batteries in the camera during use In the event of power loss to the outlet into which T L PROGRAMS the AC adapter is plugged the internal batteries will PER DAY2. card on your wireless network NOTE Use of a Wi Fi SD Card will decrease the battery life of the camera Setting Camera Name Press the OK button Use theUp Down and Left Right buttons to select an identity for your camera For example you can use a name or a location the identity you wish to use is up to you Press the OK button to confirm the selection Press the Right button to move to the next option Imprint Info Use the Up Down buttons to choose between YES Camera Name Time etc information will be imprinted at the bottom of the image video as an information bar Note Remember to input the camera name in the setup and set the clock accordingly NO No information bar will be imprinted Press the OK button to confirm the selection Press the Right button to move to the next option TimelapseCam User Guide Page 9 Setting Photo Quality Press the OK button Use the Up Down buttons to choose between 4 image resolution settings 1 Enhanced 3264 x 2448 2 High 2592 x 1944 3 Medium 1600 x 1200 4 Low 640 x 480 Press the OK button to confirm the selection Press the Right button to move to the next option Managed Memory Selecting the OVERWRITE OLDEST option will cause the oldest files to be overwritten with new captures when the SD card reaches its capacity With the DO NOT OVERWRITE option selected the camera will cease image capture once the SD card reaches capacity Press the OK button to selec
3. 2 x 1944 1100 8800 MED 1600 x 1200 3000 24000 LOW 640 x 480 17950 143600 Actual capacity will vary based on image properties Warnings amp Regulations Wingscapes a division of Plastic Research and Development Corporation TimelapseCam FCC Statements Note changes and modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible could void the user s authority to operate this device This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 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 NOTE THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT NOTE This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television rec
4. ay Standby Time Run Time Focus Infrared Sensor Easy Read Bar Power Supply External Power port Size Page 6 Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3 recommended Windows Vista Home Premium Business Ultimate or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 100MB or above Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor or above 1GB of RAM Time Lapse 8 0 MP JPEG Low 640 x 480 Medium 1600 x 1200 High 2592 x 1944 Enhanced 3264 x 2448 USB OUT SD Card Weather resistant and lockable LCD Up to 32 GB SD card not included JPEG Requires PC MS Windows XP Vista 7 Variable 10 sec 30 sec 1 5 10 15 30 mins 1 2 3 6 12 hrs 300 Days 180 days 6 Infinity Passive Moon Phase Camera Name Date Time 6 C Cell Alkaline batteries not included 12V 6 9 x 5 4 x 2 8 TimelapseCam User Guide Downloading amp Viewing Images There are a number of ways for you download and view pictures and videos in the field or at another location Important Make sure that the camera is in the OFF position before removing SD card Removing the SD Card To remove the SD Memory Card open the camera cover and push gently on the SD card and it will pop out slightly allowing you to remove it Load the SD card into the player or card reader to view or move stored images to another location In the Field You can download the pictures and videos with the aid of external devices T
5. cameras it is best to avoid aiming the TimelapseCam at the source of light for instance the sun Ideally during daytime position the TimelapseCam so it is facing its target e g a bird feeder but facing away from the sun The key to taking great photos and videos is proper mounting and placement of the TimelapseCam We designed the TimelapseCam so that it can be mounted many different ways Take a moment to learn more about mounting your TimelapseCam properly and you will quickly see improvement in your images On the Ground Set up is simple even on the ground Just position your TimelapseCam directly on the ground If you re concerned about it falling over use the included Stretch Cords to secure the TimelaoseCam to the base of a tree a post or other solid feature a brick works great Basic Principles 1 Stability Mount the TimelapseCam securely so that it does not move It should never be hung from above or mounted to an object that moves in the wind If the TimelapseCam is moving it will cause the motion sensor to trigger incorrectly 2 Focus Note that the TimelapseCam lens can be focused manually This is a snap Use the included measuring tape to measure the distance between the TimelapseCam and its target Set the lens accordingly Page 16 TimelapseCam User Guide Quick Start Guide Use the steps below as a guide to quickly set up your camera so it will function using the factory default settin
6. eption which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This product may not comply with California Proposition 65 standards known to the state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Page 14 TimelapseCam User Guide Setup and Programming Setting Options When you press the Right button from the Setup Mode screen the LCD Display will automatically display the different features within Options Using the navigation process set the features you desire Press the Right button to begin setting the user options Setting Date and Time Press the OK button Use the Left Right buttons to move from one value to the next and the Up Down buttons to adjust each value Press the OK button to lock in selections When all your selections have been made and the date and time has been set press the Right button to move to the next option Interval Time Setting Press the OK button Use the Up Down buttons to choose between 10 30 seconds 1 5 10 15 or 30 minutes 1 2 3 6 12 hours or 1 day When your selection has been
7. gs STEP 1 Open camera cover Press the Battery Chamber Release button Install 6 C cell alkaline batteries Recommended for use Duracell or Energizer batteries Reinsert the Battery Chamber into the camera until you hear an audible click pr Rechargeable batteries are not recommended Do not use lithium batteries STEP 2 Insert SD Memory Card label side up until you hear an audible click Camera will not operate without SD Card Slide the power switch to SETUP Set the time and date by pressing the RIGHT button until DATE amp TIME appear on screen Press OK to begin entering the Time and Date using buttons to adjust the values and LEFT RIGHT to move between fields SETUP OFFI TION STEP 3 Mount Camera in desired location using a mounting strap or other accessories offered by Wingscapes visit www wingscapes com for more information on mounting accessories See page 16 for helpful mounting tips STEP 4 aew Slide the power switch to the ON position The SETUP camera will operate using default settings for the OFF ON respective mode selected You may also customize the settings if desired in SETUP Press the Right gt button to begin taking photos or videos TimelapseCam User Guide System Requirements OS Hard disk space CPU Memory Specifications Operational Mode Resolution Still Resolutions Image Output Housing Display SD Memory Card Format USB Output Picture Del
8. ing System Microsoft Windows 32 bit XP with Service Pack 2 or later Windows Vista Home Premium Business Ultimate or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 NOTE When installing this software you must be logged in as an Administrator Rip facet See Hp About Download Images Double click on Time Lapse Icon to open the software N Click on File gt Open Photo Folder 09 Browse through your files to the folder where the images you wish to view are stored Once the folder is selected click OK vo e The images saved in the folder are now available to view through T o MA ad id Or Qe the Time Lapse Software ies pias ion laces TimelapseCam User Guide Page 11
9. keep your camera running T L PROGRAM 2 _ T L PROGRAM 2 T L PROGRAM 1 T L PROGRAM 1 STOP START STOP START Using the Moultrie Camera Power Panel Place near the tree where the camera is mounted Place for best exposure to sun To attach to a tripod secure the power panel to the tripod angled upward for best exposure Plug the power panel to the Power Panel Plug This will extend the life of your camera in the field NO Note Leave internal batteries in the camera p ERASE IMAGES Using the Moultrie Battery Box lc o D RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS Extend the field life of your Moultrie camera with a long lasting rechargeable external power source Place near the tree where the camera is mounted Plug the Battery Box to the Power Panel Plug This will extend the life of your camera in the field Page 18 Page 3 TimelapseCam User Guide TimelapseCam User Guide Customer Support Phone 888 811 WING 9464 Fax 205 408 6157 Email customerservice wingscapes com Web www wingscapes com support Address Wingscapes 150 Industrial Road Alabaster AL 35007 Find Us Online Photogallery wingscapes com photogallery YouTube youtube com wingscapes Blog wingscapes com blog Facebook facebook com Wingscapes Twitter wingscapes or tweet with hashtags birdcam or plantcam WINGSCAPES Page 4 TimelapseCam User Guide Tripods For
10. made press the Right button to go to the next option Setting Multi Program Press the OK button Use the Up Down buttons to choose between 2 available settings 1 PROGRAM or 2 PROGRAM This indicates the number of cycles the camera will operate within a 24 hour period Press the OK button Press Right button to go to the next option TimelapseCam User Guide Page 7 Setting Program Wake up Press the OK button Use the Up Down buttons to choose between 24 different settings any hour from MIDNIGHT to 11 PM This will determine what time the camera will wake up during the program and begin its time lapse program Press Right button to go to the next option Setting Program Sleep When wakeup time is set the camera will automatically move to the Sleep option Set the sleep time after the wakeup time you already set This will set the wake up and sleep during the time lapse photography Press the OK button Press Right button to go to the next option NOTE Repeat the above steps for each Program to be set Upgrade Firmware The firmware version is displayed Press Up Down to choose setting YES To upgrade firmware NO Keep current firmware Make sure that an SD card with the new firmware is inserted into the camera Press the OK button to make selection Make sure the process is completed before pressing other buttons or powering the camera Off Press the Right button to move to the next option Security Code Press
11. o download use an external player or card reader that is supported by a Mini USB Jack At Home Remove the entire camera and transport to another location to download images To connect the camera to a PC computer turn the camera ON press the OK button once to change to SETUP Mode Connect the USB cord not included between the USB out port and the PC computer The computer will recognize the camera as a removable drive The unit works with Windows XP Vista 7 Copy the images and videos from the camera onto your PC for further editing or printing When the USB cable is disconnected the camera will go back to SETUP mode See the full line of Wingscapes camera accessories at www wingscapes com TimelapseCam User Guide Page 15 Memory amp Storage Your camera supports external SD memory card ONLY and will accept up to a 32GB card Using large memory cards can slow the camera response The camera cannot capture any photo or video without external memory Please insert an SD memory card to operate camera Estimates are based on the most common types of memory cards that can be purchased at electronic stores office supply stores or online Estimates may vary based on camera settings or environmental conditions Important Always turn the unit off when inserting or removing an SD memory card to avoid damage and ensure that the camera properly updates the memory information Auto Mode se ENHANCED 3264 x 2448 5920 HIGH 259
12. or play the photos in reverse order These functions simulate a video and are useful for manually searching changes in the photos When a sequence is being played press Frame Advance Il Rewind Pause Play fast forward or fast rewind multiple times to increase speed 1x 5x SEARCH This function allows quick scanning of images foreword and back The scan pauses when the software detects a change in pixel content from the last photo viewed We detect change based on averages so it will not be as accurate as a manual frame by frame search SEARCH REGION Click on Set Search Region Button This allows you to define a specific search area rather than the whole photo Drag the red outline to the area you want to search This allows you to focus on a very precise area if required SEARCH STEPS This allows for even faster scans by skipping the selected amount of images 1 50 The higher this setting the lower the search results as it is ignoring selected photos You may find this option helpful if you have a very large quantity of photos to scan Click OK Click on Motion Search Advance button Page 12 a eect la es p noan AN ORSA Fd ere FE p ap i Fal nr cee fr he jha erg al fe ae ae Fr s Te OWN eler ee Than mae Hren ie bere are draa Pe sed fe mer Fr a Pe ey am o eet be ee eo ee ee Ha ee ba oe SER BAP Gertie a moverert and actvty N 4 sores of photos by Comparing one mage to Pe neat See
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14. require more memory 5 Choose the video resolution Note The higher the resolution the sharper the image However higher resolutions create a larger file and will require more memory VGA 640x480 720p 1080p 6 Choose frame filter None Low Medium or High 7 Click on Save the Video As Name the video and choose the location file folder you wish to save it in 8 Click Start Video Export The program will start to convert the images to video based on the settings chosen above The green bars will advance until the conversion is complete Note Click on Cancel to abort the transfer Export File Location and Mame Soper To View Time Lapse Video P CADocuments amd Settingsidwicks GPPiMy 1 Find the video in the folder DocumentsiNaturewidao mp enes a you saved it into mT 2 Click on the video 3 The video will be open up automatically in QuickTime player To install a free version of QuickTime follow the on screen instructions at www apple com quicktime download 4 Press play to view your time lapse video Page 13 TimelapseCam User Guide Viewing Time Lapse This easy to use software allows you to advance through the series of images a number of different ways BEGIN END Goes to the first or last photo in the Plot File FRAME BY FRAME SEARCH NU Begin End Individually step forward or backward through each photo lp REWIND PAUSE PLAY Play photos in sequence pause
15. t When your selection has been made press the Right button to go to the next option Erase Images Press the OK button Use the Up Down buttons to choose between Yes erase all images or No does not change stored images Press the OK button to select When your selection has been made press the Right button to move to the next option NOTE This will also format your SD card for use in your camera Reset to Default settings You can reset your camera to the factory default settings Press UP or DOWN to choose YES all setups restored to factory default NO keep custom settings Press the OK button again to make selection Press the Right button to go to the Main Screen Page 10 TimelapseCam User Guide Time Lapse Software SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Download your free Time Lapse software at www moultriefeeders com timelapsesoftware ee Seong Neb Ato INTRODUCTION In time lapse photography a series of still photos are taken at regular time intervals The PlotStalker Software allows you to load the time lapse file that was captured from your Moultrie Game Camera and scroll backward and forward through your photos single step search for activity in a designated area and save the files Mh ab ib Or LS BegivEnd Picture Advance Rewind Pause Play Motion Search SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Computer Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor or above 1GB RAM minimum 100 MB hard disk space minimum Operat
16. the OK button Use the Up Down and Left Right buttons to select a 5 digit security code for your camera Press the OK button to confirm the selection Press the Right button to move to the next option NOTE Please remember your security code If the code is lost you can contact Wingscapes customer support to reset the password charges may apply Also use caution when navigating through the Security Code option as not to set a code by mistake For no Security Code the setting should remain as 00000 Page 8 TimelapseCam User Guide To turn photo sequences into Time Lapse Video Reasons you may want to create a video with your images e Makes it easier to e mail your image sequences Allows you to select the range of images you want included to eliminate uninteresting images Allows you to store the images as a video rather than a large number of images 1 Download time lapse images to Time Lapse Software see section on downloading images 2 Click on File You will see the screen image to the right 3 Choose a starting image frame and an ending image frame Note The frame limit is 300 4 Choose the frame rate Options include 1 5 10 20 and 30 frames per second fps Note The frame rate says how many images of a video are displayed every second a video is played The higher frame rate a video has the smoother movement appears in the video However a higher frame rate video will create a larger file and will
17. very precise placement and aiming no mounting method will beat a camera triood A standard threaded tripod mount Y4 20 is embedded into the bottom and rear of the TimelapseCam This allows users to attach the TimelapseCam to any tripod or any of thousands of 3rd party camera mounting accessories providing users with a world of creative opportunities through angle and height adjustment Mounting Strap The TimelapseCam comes with a Mounting Strap to facilitate mounting You will find slots in the rear of the TimelapseCam through which a strap can be threaded Many users will tighten the TimelapseCam to a tree then wedge a stick or piece of bark between the TimelapseCam and the tree to facilitate aiming Mounting Arm Accessories Wingscapes an optional mounting accessory for the TimelaoseCam Camera Multi Mount MCA 12669 This accessory will allow you to easily mount the TimelapseCam to a common bird feeder pole a post a stake a wall or a tree Numerous angle settings and 360 rotation make this mounting arm one of the most versatile setup options Your Wingscapes TimelapseCam offers nearly limitless mounting opportunities allowing you to capture images of wildlife in practically any situation To read more about attracting wildlife to your backyard and TimelapseCam visit our website at www wingscapes com TimelapseCam User Guide Page 17 Mounting your TimelapseCam 3 Lighting As with all
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