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Which Settings are Active in which Mode?

Setting

AUTO

MANUAL

TIMELAPSE*

RESET TO EASY?

yes

yes

yes

PHOTO OR VIDEO?

yes

yes

yes

PHOTO QUALITY 

1

yes

yes

yes

DELAY

yes

-

yes

#PHOTOS/EVENT 

2

yes

-

yes

SENSITIVITY

yes

-

-

IMPRINT INFO?

yes

yes

yes

ERASE IMAGES?

-

-

-

TEST CAMERA?

-

-

-

1 - PHOTO QUALITY setting does not appear when PHOTO OR VIDEO? is set to VIDEO

2 - #PHOTOS/EVENT becomes #VIDEOS/EVENT when PHOTO OR VIDEO? is set to VIDEO

3 - *WSCA02 model only  

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Summary of Contents for Audubon BirdCam WSCA06

Page 1: ...BirdCam User s Guide For Models WSCA02 BirdCam 2 0 w Flash WSCA03 Audubon BirdCam 5 MP WSCA06 Audubon BirdCam 4 MP Rev 01 11 33131 birdcams_userguide_01_2011 indd 1 12 2 10 9 40 PM...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...il Newsletter www wingscapes com contactus newsletter Photo Gallery www wingscapes com photogallery Video Gallery www wingscapes com videogallery Blog www wingscapes com blog Facebook www facebook com...

Page 4: ...the BirdCam 5 Mounting the BirdCam 12 MODE Menu 17 SETUP Menu 19 AUTO Mode 34 MANUAL Mode 35 TIMELAPSE Mode select models 36 Accessing Photos and Videos 38 Troubleshooting 40 BirdCam Accessories 44 Wa...

Page 5: ...Weather bird species feeder type feeder placement and other factors all influence BirdCam performance Custom settings allow you to optimize the BirdCam for a variety of conditions Finding the correct...

Page 6: ...g the BirdCam for suggestions 4 Using the included tape measure adjust the focus ring to match the distance between the BirdCam and the target 5 Move the BirdCam s power switch to the ON position 6 Cl...

Page 7: ...apes BirdCam What s in the Box BirdCam Stretch cords for mounting 2 USB cable for downloading photos and videos to a computer TV Out cable for viewing photos and videos on a TV User s Guide Warranty R...

Page 8: ...turns BirdCam off at dusk on at dawn flash WSCA02 only camera lens shutter button in MANUAL mode cutaways for attaching stretch cords latches security hasp for padlock not included microphone loop for...

Page 9: ...ut cable plug focus ring and camera lens Flash WSCA02 only laser aiming device READ LASER WARNINGS FIRST Getting to Know the BirdCam mode button menu navigation buttons photocell turns BirdCam off at...

Page 10: ...Event 1 10 Lens multi element glass fixed aperture f 2 8 Lens Field of View 52 degrees roughly equivalent to a 46mm focal length in film camera Shutter Speed 1 8 1 400 Focus 18 inches infinity Infrar...

Page 11: ...sible when the BirdCam is connected to a computer or TV or by using an optional SD card reader IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SD MEMORY CARDS a Always turn the unit off when inserting or removing an SD card to...

Page 12: ...Photo High 2560 x 1920 0 2 2 1 0 2 Video Clip 10 sec 10 fps 640 x 480 0 5 4 7 Setting Resolution Internal Memory 32 MB Optional SD Memory Card capacity shown for 2 GB Photo Low 1024 x 768 0 0 5 7 0 0...

Page 13: ...isplay reads B20 or lower replace batteries Photocell The BirdCam is equipped with a light sensitive photo cell which con stantly measures available light In very low light the photo cell forces the B...

Page 14: ...box When mounted the BirdCam should not move e g do not hang the BirdCam Position the BirdCam so there is no obstruction like branches or leaves between the BirdCam and its target Remember unlike bird...

Page 15: ...before operating the laser To operate the laser aiming device 1 With the BirdCam door open use the MODE button to display ENTER SETUP and press to enter the SETUP menu 2 With the BirdCam pointed towar...

Page 16: ...o get close up photos and videos of many birds that do not regularly visit feeders Scenario 2 Mount with Included Stretch Cords The two included stretch cords can be used to attach the BirdCam to a tr...

Page 17: ...ith the BirdCam Note Most tripods are NOT weatherproof Shooting through Glass Windows A tripod is a great option for users who want to setup the BirdCam indoors aimed out of a window However the BirdC...

Page 18: ...capes has designed an accessory bracket that makes it easy to mount a BirdCam on any round feeder pole with a diameter of to 1 For more information about this accessory contact your local Wingscapes d...

Page 19: ...menu To navigate between the three operating modes AUTO MANUAL and TIMELAPSE and the SETUP menu press either the MODE or button Enter your selection From the Mode menu you can press the button to act...

Page 20: ...18 Press MODE or Press MODE or Press MODE or Press MODE or Mode Menu At any of the above screens press to enter your selection 33131 birdcams_userguide_01_2011 indd 18 12 2 10 9 40 PM...

Page 21: ...ptimize the BirdCam in different conditions REMEMBER At any time you can reset the BirdCam to its default factory settings by scrolling to RESET TO EASY in the SETUP menu and selecting EASY PHOTO Usin...

Page 22: ...value Exit the SETUP menu Press the MODE button at any time to exit the SETUP menu and return to the MODE menu NOTE If the BirdCam is left in this mode without activity for more than 4 minutes it auto...

Page 23: ...a chart showing the EASY VIDEO values see the table below EASY PHOTO and EASY VIDEO Settings Setting NO EASY PHOTO EASY VIDEO RESET TO EASY No EASY PHOTO EASY VIDEO PHOTO OR VIDEO saves current setti...

Page 24: ...Choose this value to take photos VIDEO Choose this value to take videos PHOTO QUALITY NOTE This setting does NOT appear when VIDEO is selected in the PHOTO OR VIDEO setting Use this setting to control...

Page 25: ...photos They offer more than enough detail for viewing on computer and TV screens and are sufficient for photo prints up to 8 x10 HIGH Use this value to take high resolution images These images consum...

Page 26: ...en photos or videos When the BirdCam wakes from a delay in TIMELAPSE mode it will immediately take photos or videos and then re enter a delay Notes about DELAY NO DELAY option This specialized option...

Page 27: ...25 SETUP Menu DELAY values NO DELAY 30 MIN 30 SEC 45 MIN 1 MIN 1 HR 2 MIN 4 HR 5 MIN 6 HR 10 MIN DAILY 20 MIN 5 MIN is the default setting 33131 birdcams_userguide_01_2011 indd 25 12 2 10 9 40 PM...

Page 28: ...elay period choose between 1 10 When the PHOTO OR VIDEO setting is set to VIDEO this setting becomes VIDEOS EVENT Recommendation If you are getting too many images or too many empty images select and...

Page 29: ...onds it will re enter a delay without taking the maximum number of photos In TIMELAPSE mode model WSCA02 only when a delay period ends the BirdCam immediately takes the specified number of photos or v...

Page 30: ...to HIGH or LOW accordingly HIGH Use this setting if you think the BirdCam is not triggering often enough with the MEDIUM value selected This value can be useful when the distance between BirdCam and t...

Page 31: ...ss or to display YES CHANGE 2 Press to enter SETUP DATE TIME 3 Press and to change values for day month year hour minute and AM PM 4 Press and to move between day month year hour minute and AM PM 5 Fr...

Page 32: ...0 is equipped with a flash for nighttime photos AUTO when the camera s light sensor determines that there is not enough light to take a good photo the flash will be used You cannot force the flash to...

Page 33: ...he BirdCam YES To permanently erase all photos and videos stored in the BirdCam s memory select YES and press When DONE is displayed the memory has been erased SD Card installed This option will only...

Page 34: ...tion is the default factory value Selecting this value will have no effect on the BirdCam YES Select this option and press to run a diagnostic test When you see the message WAVE HAND NOW wave your han...

Page 35: ...ser To operate the laser aiming device 1 With the BirdCam door open use the MODE button to display ENTER SETUP and press to enter the SETUP menu RESET TO EASY will display 2 With the BirdCam pointed t...

Page 36: ...tect bird activity through a pane of glass Enter AUTO mode From the MODE menu press the or MODE button until the display reads START AUTO Press to enter AUTO mode The BirdCam will countdown for 30 sec...

Page 37: ...The motion sensor is NOT active in the MANUAL mode Enter MANUAL mode From the MODE menu press the or MODE button until the display reads START MANUAL Press to enter MANUAL mode Exit MANUAL mode Press...

Page 38: ...tton until the display reads START TIMELAPSE Press to enter TIMELAPSE mode The BirdCam will countdown for 30 seconds before entering TIMELAPSE mode This gives you time to shut the door and walk away E...

Page 39: ...yes yes yes DELAY yes yes PHOTOS EVENT 2 yes yes SENSITIVITY yes IMPRINT INFO yes yes yes ERASE IMAGES TEST CAMERA 1 PHOTO QUALITY setting does not appear when PHOTO OR VIDEO is set to VIDEO 2 PHOTOS...

Page 40: ...rdCam 2 Connect the opposite end of the supplied A V cable to a VIDEO IN jack on your TV 3 Turn the BirdCam ON and enter the SETUP MENU 4 Use the and buttons to scroll through photos and videos View I...

Page 41: ...hould appear as new drive in Finder Viewing Images on a Computer Using Optional SD Memory Card and Reader Using an optional SD memory card not only allows you to expand your BirdCam s memory but it al...

Page 42: ...e infrared sensor DECREASE the DELAY setting INCREASE the PHOTOS EVENT setting INCREASE the SENSITIVITY setting DECREASE distance between BirdCam and your target 2 BirdCam takes too many photos or vid...

Page 43: ...setting Position the BirdCam to minimize open area behind the target eg aim at feeder against a wall or seed on the ground This should reduce the number of fly by triggers 4 Photos or Videos are too...

Page 44: ...button to activate your selection 4 When you see the message WAVE HAND NOW wave your hand about 12 inches from the BirdCam s infrared sensor When you see the message TEST IN PROGRESS stop waving Diagn...

Page 45: ...R Sensor Test IR Sensor Passed IR Sensor Failed 3 0 Cam Mod Test Cam Mod Passed Cam Mod Failed 4 0 Clock Test Clock Passed Clock Failed 9 0 Memory Test Memory OK or No SD Card MemOK Memory Full SD Car...

Page 46: ...WSBR02 Use this smaller camera mount to setup your BirdCam on trees fence posts or poles Image Viewer Product WSVWR This handheld image viewer allows you to review BirdCam photos and videos in the fie...

Page 47: ...irdCam with this solar rechargable external battery for an almost unlimited battery life A C Power Adaptor Product WSPW01 Use this adaptor to power your BirdCam with A C power Indoor use only 33131 bi...

Page 48: ...to be defective in original material or workmanship Should you require in warranty service call our Customer Support Department If your problem cannot be addressed over the telephone we may need you t...

Page 49: ...of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency en...

Page 50: ...ormation This product label can be found inside the battery compartment This yellow laser warning label can be found inside the door on the face of the BirdCam 33131 birdcams_userguide_01_2011 indd 48...

Page 51: ...33131 birdcams_userguide_01_2011 indd 49 12 2 10 9 40 PM...

Page 52: ...t 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...

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