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Using the “Walktest” Mode
Learning to use the Walktest mode is critical
to being as successful as possible with your
RECONYX™ camera. The Walktest mode
allows you to precisely determine your
camera’s active motion detection zones –
ensuring your camera is aimed exactly
where you want to capture animal activity.
1)
Secure the camera to a tree or other
object aiming the camera toward where
you want it to capture pictures.
2)
Put camera in “Walktest” mode, and close
the camera.
3)
Walk in front of the camera where you expect to capture pictures. Every time
the red walktest light blinks it indicates that a motion event is taking place. If
the walktest light does not blink where you expect it to, adjust the aim or
location of the camera.
4)
If possible, set up the camera so that no large trees or objects are in the main
field of view of the camera. As it can adversely affect motion detection as well
as night time flash range.
NOTE:
All RECONYX™ cameras will self-arm from the “Walktest” mode
after a two minute period during which it does not detect any
motion events.
Aiming your SM750 Security Camera for License Plate Capture
The SM750 is designed to capture license plates effectively during both daytime
and nighttime when run in default mode.
For best results…
Position the camera approximately 5 to 10 feet from the edge of the road
looking at the back end of cars passing in the close lane.
Cars should be travelling at no more than 50 miles per hour if you want to
reliably capture plates.
The camera should be mounted about 24-30 inches high and have it aimed
approximately 30 degrees off of parallel. The diagram on the next page shows
how you should set-up your camera.
