2.3 Enter Test mode
Switch to the
TEST
position to enter the Test mode. In this mode you can take pictures or video clips like a regular
digital camera, or enter the Menu to set up parameters. On the keypad there are four “shortcut” functional keys (see
Figure 2-1) working as below:
Figure 2.1
Press the
key to set the camera to shoot video clips.
Press the
key to set the camera to take still pictures.
Press the
SHOT key to manually trigger the shutter. A photo or video (depending on the camera setting)
will be taken and saved to the SD card. If the display shows “CARD PROTECTED” when you press the
SHOT key, switch the power OFF, remove the SD card and slide its write-protect switch to off.
Press the
REPLAY key to review/playback photos/videos on the LCD screen, or a connected TV monitor.
Use
and
key to navigate.
There is another key,
MENU
, on the keypad that allows you to program the camera to work the way you want. Please
make reference to 3.1 Parameter Settings in the Advanced Operation section.
Under the test mode, one useful function you would like is testing the work area of the PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor,
specifically the sensing angle and monitoring distance. To perform the test:
First strap the camera on a tree aiming the region of interest (ROI).
Walk slowly from one side of the ROI to the other parallel to the camera. Try different distances and angles
from the camera.
If the Motion Indicator flashes blue, it indicates the position from where you were detected by one of the
side Prep PIR sensors. If the Motion Indicator flashes red, it indicates the position from where you were
captured by the main PIR sensor.
By doing this test, you can find the best placement when mounting and aiming the Our scouting camera. In general,
you are recommended to place the camera 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) above the ground.
To avoid potential false triggers due to temperature and motion disturbances, please do not aim the camera at a heat
source (i.e. the sun) or nearby tree branches and limbs. The ideal direction to aim at is North or South. Also, remove
any limbs close to the front of the camera.
2.4 Enter Live Mode
Switch to the ON position to enter the Live mode. The indicator LED will blink for several seconds. This period is for
you to make the camera ready for the working condition: close the camera and battery box and lock it, mount the
camera on a tree and walk away. After entering the Live mode, the camera will begin to take picture or video
according to the previous programmed setting when human or animal enters monitor area.
Before entering the Live mode please pay attention to the following:
1) The polarity of the power is correct and the power is sufficient
2) The SD card has sufficient space and its write-protection is disabled
3) The Power switch is at the ON position
4) Avoiding temperature and motion disturbances in front of the device such as big leaf, curtain, air-conditioner, air
outlet of the chimney and other heat sources to prevent false trigger
.