Sony TS-DSC-P41-01 User's Manual
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1. 3 x Precision Digital Zoom Smart Zoom 3 Mega 1 1x 1 0 Mega 1 8x VGA 3 6x Minimum Focal Depth 100mm with Auto Macro Automatic Shutter Speed Auto 1 8 1 1000 Program Auto 1 1 1000 CCD e CCD 1 2 7 4 231 000pixels e Scan System Interlace IMAGE SIZES e 4 0MP 2304 x 1728 3 1MP 2048 x 1536 1 0MP 1280 x 960 VGA 640 x480 3 2 Aspect Resolution 2304 x 1536 GENERAL Digital Playback Zoom 5x Precision Compression PEG MPEG LCD 1 5 67 000 pixel Optical View Finder Yes Built in Microphone Electret Condenser Microphone Speaker Dynamic Recording Modes Normal Burst Multi Burst MPEG Movie VX and VX Fine Exposure Control 2 0EV Maximum Images approx Up to 243 standard VGA images with 16MB Memory Stick 14821 on 1G Memory Stick Pro e Approximate Battery Life on Supplied batteries 80 shots Using Optional Sony NiMH AA Batteries 400 shots 200mins e Weight 134g without accessories e Dimensions WxHxD 101 2x53 7x35 6mm Troubleshooting Version Page 11 of 12 Released TS P41 2 This document comprises information provided by Suppliers and is assumed to be correct TrackSnap Manual Symptom TrackSnap will not power up When turn power on to my TrackSnap the PixController board green PIR LED is blinking and nothing else happens When I use the PixController DIP Switch setting for Movie Mode still get still photos What am doing wrong Why is there sometime2. When turning power on to your TrackSnap both the red and green LED will light up They will both stay on for 30 seconds This time will allow the PIR circuit to warm up After this time expires the green LED will turn off and the red LED will blink 5 times letting you know that the board is entering a 1 minute automatic walk test phase At this point you can move around the camera setup and check out the PIR area Both the green and red LED s will light when motion is detected After the 1 minute automatic walk test phase expires the red LED will blink 5 times letting you know the camera system will now become active Adjusting the PIR Sensitivity POT PIR Sensitivity POT To adjust the PixController PIR detection range simply turn the single turn POT shown to the left to your desired range The default setting is in the middle as shown The two dots on the Philips head screw show the actual location The default setting is desirable for almost all weather conditions In very hot summer months or setups over fields with no shading cover you should reduce the PIR sensitivity Note Turning the sensitivity to the minimum setting will turn the PIR detection off Max in Sensitivity Sensitivity Adjusting the Day Night Cal POT Day Night Sensor Cal POT When adjusting the Day Night Sensor POT you must first set the DIP switches 3 amp 4 Up when the board is powered down and then turn the board on The Red Cont
3. _ _ j Minolta X20 Sony DSC UXX Sony U30 Down Off Up On Up On RSS D380 D370 35mm always on mode Up On Down Off Down Off RSP on off digital camera mode using external supply UpOn Down Off _ Up On RSP3i on off mode internal supply D370 D380 Up On 7 Up On Down Off RSP4i on off mode internal supply D390 D395 Up On Up On Up On _ Switch 6_ Switch 7_ Picture Mode Setting Sony Canon LANC Camcorder in VTR mode Plug n Play Down Off Down Off Down Off Sony Canon LANC Camcorder in Photo mode Plug n Play Down Off Down Off Up On Sony DSC S40 DSC S600 Down Off Up On Down Off Samsung A402 Down Off Up On Up On Olympus D 425 Up On Down Off Down Off Digital Concepts 2 1 DC 2 1 Up On Down Off Up On DVR Wireless DVR control mode for wireless video cameras l Up On Up On Down Off Olympus D 360L Hardwire Up On Up On Up On Switch 8 controls the operation of the attached camera You can either setup your camera in digital still mode or movie double photo mode If you want to take digital movies with your digital camera you must have your digital camera setup in movie mode If your camera setting is in RSP mode however you can setup Charge Mode On Off which is used to keep your camera settings Note when the board is setup in LANC mode these setting will not apply You must follow the LANC Video Delay Setting listed below Picture Mode Movie or Do
4. use the 10 minute PIR delay so you limit the number of photos of one animal Pandey sitet Switeh2 10 Seconds wnt Dowo 2 Minutes DownOff Up On 5 Minutes Up On Down Off 101 Minutes Up On Up On Mode Setting Switches 2 and 3 control the mode of operation of your PixController board Here you can setup if the board is to function 24 hours a day night only or day only The last setting sets up the day night sensor light detection level This is useful for setting up your PixController board to detect light darkness levels Night Only Down Off Up On Day Only Up On Down Off Day Night Sensor Calibration Up On Up On Version Page 5 of 12 Released TS P41 2 This document comprises information provided by Suppliers and is assumed to be correct TrackSnap Manual Camera Attached Setting Model TS DSC P41 01 Switches 5 6 and 7 setups which camera is attached to your PixController board Note Even though there are 2 different PIC controller chips available for the PixController LE Original and LE Il your camera is using the Original chip Both are listed below are the settings for the corresponding controller chip for reference on which other cameras can be used Camera Original LE f Swnons Swnene Swicn7 Sony Canon LANC Camcorder Plug n Play Down Off Down Off Down Off ACC Terminal Plug n Play Down Off Down Off Up On n itd
5. warmer days Check and or replace batteries with either extra Alkaline or charged NiMh rechargeable batteries See setup tips on pages 2 and 11 of this manual and refer to camera manual for more detailed camera settings Set focus to correct setting See page 5 for correct Day night setting Version TS P41 2 Page 12 of 12 assumed to be correct Released This document comprises information provided by Suppliers and is
6. Battery Life 9 months on An Alkaline 9V Actual times depend on operating temperature Board Dimension 31 75mm X 81 28mm User Feedback Red Super Bright control LED Displays board functions Green PIR LED Displays PIR triggers Sensors PIR Sensor Pryoelectric Infrared motion sensor Detection range out to 24 4 Metres depending on temperature CDS Photo Sensor Detects light dark for day night operation Interface Ports Sony Canon LANC Port Sony ACC Terminal Port Hardwire Camera Control Shutter Refresh Power On Off DC Power Port External Light Port User Interfaces 10 Position DIP Switch Adjust board operating settings Single Turn PIR Sensitivity POT Adjust PIR Range Sensitivity Single Turn Day Night Sensor Calibration POT Adjust the light detection level of your Day Night Sensor Version Page 7 of 12 Released TS P41 2 This document comprises information provided by Suppliers and is assumed to be correct TrackSnap Manual Model TS DSC P41 01 Inside Your TrackSnap Camera Conmtolkr Board Power Batts TrackSnap camera system in weather proof case PixController Main Board Features Board can be mounted vertically or horizontally The unique dual element PIR sensor enables the camera to be used in any orientation a External light port This can switch up to a 4 2 amp supply for lights and IR LED arrays Dual LED s for better board diagnostics The unique LED s design super bright red con
7. Document Author Version Issue Date Status Document Location IT SERVICES PTY LTD TrackSnap Manual Sony DSC P41 Model TS DSC P41 01 Paul Skelly TS P41 2 01 01 06 Released http www tracksnap com http www tracksnap com TrackSnap Manual Model TS DSC P41 01 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of a new TrackSnap camera system This manual provides detailed information for the setup and use of your system Please read this manual before using your TrackSnap camera The information provided will give you good service from your system At the heart of any motion sensing camera is a controller board All TrackSnap cameras use a PixController PIR Pryoelectric Infra Red motion detection sensor The PixController motion sensor electronics is a unique design With this design you will get the minimum number of false triggers blank photos and the PIR electronics will shut down when the board battery gets low also minimising false photos It can detect the target in any vector of travel say up and down target movement which is very important if you plan to mount your sensor in an elevated position Knowing your system is working in the field all the time is what you expect from our high quality products TrackSnap Setup Tips e Ensure the DSC P41 camera is set up correctly Camera Mode Selector is in the Still Image position and turned off as per page 11 of this manual The TrackSnap controller
8. edium size and large size mammals are easily detected within the range of the PIR detection area see below However if you increase the sensitivity of the PIR sensitivity POT you can detect smaller targets but you run the risk of a greater chance of false triggers PIR Sensor Detection Area As ambient background temperatures rise to near 35 5 C the difference between the target and ambient background temperature decreases for warm blooded targets The sensitivity of the PIR sensor declines in this instance However as ambient background temperature decrease the opposite is true and the sensor PIR becomes more sensitive Under these conditions you can adjust the PIR sensitivity POT to accommodate your detection range needs The graphics below show an example of the PIR detection area at around 20 C The PixController PIR sensor is unique in that the target does not need to be moving from right to left or left to right The sensor can detect the target in any vector of travel say up and down target movement which is very important if you plan to mount your camera in an elevated position for security reasons 4 5M 1 5M PIR Sensor Less than 20 C detection area The red area is the PIR detection area in the above graphic Version Page 3 of 12 Released TS P41 2 This document comprises information provided by Suppliers and is assumed to be correct TrackSnap Manual Model TS DSC P41 01 Auto Walk Test mode on power up
9. ly built assembled and tested TTL Slave Flash trigger output To be used in conjunction with an external Slave Flash board This allows the use of very inexpensive Digital CMOS board cameras Version Page 8 of 12 Released TS P41 2 This document comprises information provided by Suppliers and is assumed to be correct TrackSnap Manual Model TS DSC P41 01 PixController LE Rev 2 Control Board Front Camera Port Shutter Ground Refresh or External Light Power On Off or External Light Ground Video Port LANC ACC Ground TTL Output Future Control Day Night Sensor Cal POT PIR Sensitivity POT Power Port Battery Battery Ground Board Setting DIP Switch PixController LE Control Board Back Day Night Sensor LE Rev 2 Sticker PIR Motion Sensor 2 mi Red Super Bright Control LED Green PIR LED Version Page 9 of 12 Released TS P41 2 This document comprises information provided by Suppliers and is assumed to be correct TrackSnap Manual Model TS DSC P41 01 Mounting the PIR Lens The PIR lens is mounted in the Pelican 1060 case with your board The lens is centred over the PIR Sensor and is 16 5 mm from the top We mount the lens with the ridges facing towards the PIR sensor Do not scratch the lens on either side Also do not mount any glass tape of plastic film over top of the PIR lens These will not let infrared heat to pass through to trigger your PIR sensor The PIR lens is gl
10. moving air can cause false events The moving air might be warmer or cooler than the background Place the sensor in an area sheltered from strong winds when you use your PIR sensor equipped cameras in a location prone to high winds e Wind can also cause movement of the tree or other object you have your sensor mounted to Make sure to secure your sensor to an object that will not sway in strong winds Trees should be a minimum of 25 cm in diameter e Make sure your equipment is fastened securely Movement of the equipment can be interpreted as motion by the sensor Version Page 2 of 12 Released TS P41 2 This document comprises information provided by Suppliers and is assumed to be correct TrackSnap Manual Model TS DSC P41 01 PIR Motion Sensors Basic Overview for Effective Use All TrackSnap cameras use a PixController PIR motion detection sensor PIR stands for Pryoelectric Infra Red which detects warm targets in motion over ambient background temperature A stationary target or a target not moving can not be detected The target must also have a warmer surface temperature than the ambient background temperature in order to be detected The size of the target and the distance of the target from the PIR sensor will also effect if the target can be detected or not Smaller targets such as birds and small mammals may not be detected especially if they are moving fast or are at a great distance from the PIR sensor Larger targets such as m
11. pplications It is part of the Pelican Micro Case Series Whilst the Micro Case will protect your camera and electronics as they are water resistant crushproof and have an automatic pressure purge valve THE CASE WILL NOT PROTECT THE CAMERA FROM SEVERE IMPACT The camera itself is not shockproof and the referred impact will be likely to damage the camera Caution should be taken to avoid impacts such as this They case includes a lanyard for easy attachment and has two external U bolts for mounting onto trees and posts Case TEMPERATURE RATING MINIMUM 10 F 23 C MAXIMUM 200 F 93 C NOT CASE CONTENTS DIMENSIONS INSIDE 8 7 16 x 4 7 16 x 2 1 4 9 3 8 x 5 9 16 x 2 5 8 21 43 cm x 11 27 cm x 5 71 cm OUTSIDE 23 81 cm x 14 13 cm x 6 67 cm Version Page 10 of 12 Released TS P41 2 This document comprises information provided by Suppliers and is assumed to be correct TrackSnap Manual Model TS DSC P41 01 Sony DSC P41 Camera Settings and SPECIFICATIONS Default TrackSnap Camera Setup for fastest shutter times e Camera Mode Selector Mid position Still Images Camera must be powered off for TrackSnap to work correctly Red eye reduction turned Off AF illuminator turned Off Power save turned Off Beep turned Off Focus Is set to infinity ISO is set to 400 Leave the camera On program setting LENS F 2 8 f 5 0mm f 35mm Conversion 33mm Fixed Zoom
12. rol LED will light up when the detection level detects darkness You may want to adjust this in the darkest setting you want to run your system at when adjusting this POT When finished you will need to return DIP switches 3 amp 4 back to their original setting Darker Lighter Light Level Light Level Detection Detection Version Page 4 of 12 Released TS P41 2 This document comprises information provided by Suppliers and is assumed to be correct TrackSnap Manual Model TS DSC P41 01 DIP Switch Settings ane ra PixController 10 Position DIP Switch Introduction The 10 Position DIP switch on the PixController board is used to setup how the board controls the attached cameras functions in day only night only 24 hour mode and many more features Listed below are instructions on how to setup the DIP switch feature on the LE board Default Settin All switches Down Off except SW6 and SW10 Up ON and a summary is listed e 10 Sec PIR Delay e 24 hour mode of operation e Sony P32 P41 Camera e Continuous movement movie setting e Green PIR LED ON PIR Delay Setting Switches 1 and 2 control the delay between PIR events This setting is used so you can limit or not limit the number of photos taken when a motion event triggers your board For example when you set your system up on a track you will want the 10 second delay setting so you can capture as many photos as possible but when setup over a feeder you want to
13. s nothing in my photo on my outdoor setups Camera is not powering up Picture quality is poor Object in picture is out of focus The TrackSnap does not take photos at night or only take photos at night Check switch on battery holder is in the on position Check 9V Alkaline battery This is the indication that your batteries are low The PixController board has a built in battery level indicator and when the power supply is too low the PIR will shut down and blink the green LED The camera may take false photos when batteries get low Be sure to setup your Sony Camera into Movie taking mode Sometimes birds can fly past your camera setup and trigger the camera A bird flying past can be too fast for this camera to catch You may also have a false photo Sometimes on warmer days objects that heat up to warm blooded animal temperatures and move can fool the PIR into thinking an animal walked passed Camera batteries are not installed properly Camera batteries are too low for the camera Check Camera location and setup The TrackSnap default setup is on page 11 and set to infinity Check the focus setting DIP Switches 3 amp 4 are set incorrectly Night sensor is obstructed Model TS DSC P41 01 Solution Turn on switch Replace battery Change the 9V Alkaline battery Refer to your Camera manual for setting this mode Try turning down the PIR Sensitivity POT to be less sensitive on
14. trol LED and green PIR LED is used on all of our motion sensing boards The LED layout is designed to shine through the PIR lens in your case a Controls LANC Video Camcorder Digital Cameras and 35mm Cameras all on one board a Fast re trigger PIR Can be re triggered within 1 second With this you get features like continuous filming as long as motion is present for LANC camcorder setups a Fast and Slow camera start up modes Allows you to use any kind of memory card in your camera ob 8 E 1 Day Night or 24 hour operation setting Auto walk test mode on power up The walk test mode will blink every time you walk into the PIR detection area It gives instant feedback Low battery level detection the green PIR LED will blink when a low battery is detected 10 Postion DIP switch so you can easily configure board settings Tiny board size Fit a Sony DSC P41 into a Pelican 1060 case with room to spare PIR sensitivity POT to adjust the PIR detection range Day Night sensor POT to adjust the light detection level There is a DIP switch setting in which you can calibrate this setting The red control LED will be on when it detects darkness and gives you continuous feedback Auto PIR shut down on low battery detection Minimises false photos when battery becomes low Reverse polarity circuit This will protect your board if you install a battery backwards There is an on board fuse to protect your investment Professional
15. uble Photo RSP Charge Mode On Switcha_ Mette eile ee a ee eS i Camera Mode Setting Switch 9 controls fast slow camera operation This is useful for setting up fast slow refresh mode in RSS camera mode or setting up a delay for larger memory cards If switch 8 is setup in Movie Mode then this switch setting is for 10 or 15 second movie clip or the time delay between double photo modes If you want to take digital movies with your digital camera you must have your digital camera setup in movie mode Note when the board is setup in LANC mode these setting will not apply You must follow the LANC Video Delay Setting listed below r Fast 10 second digital movie clip Drs Slow 15 second digital movie clip Up On Version Page 6 of 12 Released TS P41 2 This document comprises information provided by Suppliers and is assumed to be correct TrackSnap Manual Model TS DSC P41 01 LANC Video Delay Setting Switches 8 and 9 sets up the recording time for your LANC camcorder po Recording Time Switchs Switch 1 Minute Down Off Up On 25 Minutes Up On Down Off 5 Minutes Up On Up On Green PIR LED Setting Switches 10 controls the green PIR LED p PIR Delay we Switch 10 LED Off Down Off Motion Sensor Control board Specifications Board Operating Conditions Operating Voltage 5V 14V DC Recommended Operating Temperatures 48 8 C to 12 2 C
16. ued to the inside of the case lens ridges pointed in smooth side out with a waterproof adhesive focal length 0 65 1 5 ee 115 mounting active IR ___ border area PIR FRESNEL install lens with 0 015 thickness LENS grooves facing PIR Optimum transmittance in the 8 to 14 um region Fast Re Trigger PIR detection electronics The PixController PIR detection electronics is unique in that is recovers very fast after each PIR detection trigger and will be able to detect the next detection trigger almost immediately This makes Walk Test mode on this system a very usable feature The key is that the PixController PIR circuit used advanced digital detection electronics The PIR detection electronics recovery time is only 1 2 second LE Board Mounting PIR Sensor Considerations The PIR sensor will allow the TrackSnap Camera to be used horizontally or vertically without needing the PIR sensor to be rotated The PIR sensor circuit is the most rugged and reliable on the market today Triggering occurs when a change in infrared levels is detected as when a warm object moves in or out of view of one of the sensor s eyes The PIR sensor design is quite resistant to false triggering Also the camera can be mounted in elevated positions such as from high in a tree Pelican 1060 Micro Case The Black case used in the TrackSnap Camera is a standard Pelican 1060 Micro Case modified for remote camera a
17. will power the camera when required and will not function correctly without these correct settings e Utilise the Auto Walk Test Mode to confirm settings after positioning the camera as suggested below See top of page 4 for auto walk test mode information e Position the camera correctly e Point the sensor away from the rising or setting sun In general North or South works well but your local site conditions could dictate otherwise e Keep the sensor aimed at an area that will not have intense direct sunlight warming all or part of the detection area Shadows of trees or clouds moving across a sun warmed area can cause a momentary temperature drop which could cause a false event to be recorded The warmed air rising from the ground can cause problems too e Tall sun warmed grasses or other vegetation blowing in a breeze can be detected Point the sensor away from dense sun warmed vegetation which can trap heat e Even in a shaded area keep the sensor pointed away from dense shrubs or trees that can retain the day s warmth A warm evergreen or other dense shrub will hold the day s heat If the air temperature drops at night and the still warm shrub moves in the wind this movement could be detected e If the area is known to have many small birds mammals you will surely get many empty pictures as these active fast animals will often leave the frame before a picture can be taken Orient your sensor to your target e Wind
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