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RapidFire™,   

Security Series Camera  

Instruction Manual 

 
 
 
Table of Contents 
I.

 

Camera Overview ................................................................... 2

 

II.

 

Battery & Memory Card Installation ..................................... 5

 

III.

 

Initial Setup & Programming ............................................... 10

 

IV.

 

Mounting & Aiming Your Camera ....................................... 16

 

V.

 

General Information ............................................................. 20

 

VI.

 

Troubleshooting ................................................................... 21

 

VII.

 

Warranty, FCC, and Safety Information ............................. 25

 

VIII.

 

Copyright & Trademark Information................................... 28

 

 

 

Copyright: July 2009 

Содержание RapidFire

Страница 1: ... Camera Overview 2 II Battery Memory Card Installation 5 III Initial Setup Programming 10 IV Mounting Aiming Your Camera 16 V General Information 20 VI Troubleshooting 21 VII Warranty FCC and Safety Information 25 VIII Copyright Trademark Information 28 Copyright July 2009 ...

Страница 2: ...ert infrared illuminator makes our cameras ideal for security applications The SM70 is a monochrome only camera that is optimized for capturing license plates during both daytime and nighttime The SC95 is a general purpose surveillance camera that takes high resolution color images by day and covert infrared by night Thank you for putting your trust in us Contents of Package 1 RapidFireTM Security...

Страница 3: ...rome images InstaOn Trigger Speed 1 10 second 1 5 second RapidFire NearVideo Up to 2 frames per second Up to 1 frame per second Capacity with 4 GB card 15 000 to 30 000 images 6 000 to 10 000 images Range at night Up to 35 feet Covert Up to 50 feet Covert All Security Series cameras are High Output and must be run on either NiMH rechargable batteries or Energizer 1 5V AA Ultimate Lithium batteries...

Страница 4: ... to geographically organize and access your images It also supports data analysis with user defined metadata and export capabilities The Scheduling Software included on your CD allows you to schedule when your Security Series Camera is active and when it is not MapView requires a personal computer running either Windows XP or Windows Vista ...

Страница 5: ...the bottom edge Then lift the cover from the bottom rotating it upward until you can remove it from the camera To replace the camera s cover insert the cover along the bottom edge of the camera s faceplate and rotate it downward until it s flush with the camera Snap the clasp pressing firmly in the middle of the clasp to secure the cover It s good practice to make sure the gasket and camera lenses...

Страница 6: ...er orientation positive end in first Warning Do not mix battery types Damage to the camera can result and your warranty will be voided if you mix battery types Your Security Camera includes a Covert High Output HO infrared illuminator You must run with either NiMH rechargeable batteries or AA 1 5V Lithium batteries using adapters NiMH will run at temperatures down to 20 F or colder Lithium batteri...

Страница 7: ... guide in determining what type of batteries will best suit your needs Battery Type Operating Temperature Run Time Number of Images C Cell Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable 20º F 29º C and above 4 8 weeks 7 500 to 10 000 AA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 1 5V 40º F 40º C and above 8 12 weeks 12 500 to 17 500 High temperatures can reduce the run time of NiMH batteries by 50 or more TIP AA batteries can...

Страница 8: ...e card is aligned properly Then press gently to seat the card in the holder To change CF cards in the field 1 Press OK to disarm the camera will then show status i e battery status and number of pictures since last armed 2 Turn the power off 3 Remove the card by pulling it straight out of the receiver port 4 Insert the new CompactFlash card into the receiver slot under the control buttons as shown...

Страница 9: ...y Camera for license plate capture it is best to use SanDisk Extreme III CF cards This added speed gives you more images of each vehicle passing by the camera CompactFlash Card File System Requirements If you have a new card that does not seem to work or you formatted the card in another device you may have to re format your CF Card This can be done with the included BuckView MapView software or w...

Страница 10: ...king 3 pictures per trigger in RapidFire mode with no delay between triggers and exposure settings optimized for license plate capture The SC95 defaults to 3 pictures per trigger with a 1 second pause between pictures and no delay between triggers If you wish to change your camera s settings you can do so easily in the field Changes are made using the control buttons and display that are located u...

Страница 11: ...RAPIDFIRE PROGRAMMING MENU ...

Страница 12: ...e displays the available selections for the menu setting or option displayed in the top line Selections you can choose from are always displayed in highlighted text within single brackets You can change your camera settings any time you like either prior to using the camera or in the field Likewise you can switch CompactFlash cards as needed and check the remaining space on your CF card as well as...

Страница 13: ...l number S You may need this information when contacting RECONYX with questions about your camera Change Setup Allows you to change the way your camera functions Note default settings are shown in RED CAPITAL letters Security series cameras can also be scheduled using the Scheduling Software on your PC see additional notes below Security Use this option to turn Loop Recording on and OFF Loop Recor...

Страница 14: ...arting and ending times and the interval between pictures taken 1 AM Period on OFF 2 PM Period on OFF 3 Time Lapse starting and ending times one hour increments 4 Interval between pictures 1 5 15 or 30 minutes 1 hour Note Time Lapse functionality can also be scheduled using the Scheduling Software Images Use this option to adjust the night time exposure set the resolution and the temperature scale...

Страница 15: ...ecurity Series Cameras You can schedule your security camera to be On and Off during different times of the day on different days of the week These settings are available through the Scheduling Software that is included on the CD you received with your camera The Help file accessible with the in the Scheduling Software explains your options for scheduling in more detail When you schedule your Secu...

Страница 16: ...en it is in the field Theft deterrent cables and locks are available from RECONYX see www reconyx com to order Mounting Camera with Adjustable Bungee Cord included TIP For general surveillance we recommend that you mount your camera about chest height This is optimal for detecting people within the field of view of the camera as well as for accessing the camera s card batteries and controls If you...

Страница 17: ...you want to capture human activity All RECONYX cameras will self arm from Walktest mode after a 2 minute period during which they do not detect motion Aiming your SM70 Security Camera for License Plate Capture The SM70 is designed to capture license plates effectively during both daytime and nighttime when run in default mode For best results you want to position the camera close to the edge of a ...

Страница 18: ... 30 degrees off of parallel The diagram below shows how you should set up your camera After setting your camera up it is best to drive by yourself at various speeds to see how your camera will react to a moving vehicle You may find that you need to adjust your aim slightly after testing We also offer a modified Cable Box for use in camouflaging your camera in urban suburban settings when setting u...

Страница 19: ...le lock RapidFire Cable Box Heavy Duty Bear Box RapidFire Utility Box RECONYX sells an array of accessories for securing your camera and protecting your investment From Heavy Duty bear boxes to Python locks Please see www reconyx com for more on security accessories ...

Страница 20: ... 3 indicates the first in a sequence of three pictures for that event Moon Phases displayed include new moon waxing crescent first quarter waxing gibbous full moon waning gibbous last quarter and waning crescent A flash indicator appears in the Image Data bands when the infrared illuminator is used There is additional image data accessible using MapView The additional image data includes serial nu...

Страница 21: ...s doesn t resolve the problem then try running either NiMH rechargeable batteries or Energizer 1 5V AA Ultimate Lithium batteries Alkaline batteries cannot deliver enough amperage to power the illuminator consistently at night The physical camera setup is also important in getting good night time images If you aim the camera out over an open field where there is nothing within range to reflect the...

Страница 22: ...ld not be shining directly on the face of the camera and the camera s field of view should be cleared of as much vegetation as possible False triggers most often occur on sunny breezy days Vegetation will soak up the sun s energy and it will become warmer than the ambient air temperature Then when the wind moves the vegetation the camera sees this and cannot distinguish it from a warm blooded pers...

Страница 23: ...o try a different brand of CF card We have found that some of the cheap CF cards are very slow even if they say they are fast and do not always run well in our camera SanDisk CF cards are the RECONYX recommended brand for use with your camera Note All CF cards should be formatted with the FAT32 File System for use in your camera See CompactFlash Card File System Requirements for further informatio...

Страница 24: ...ge until they reach a point around the fifty to sixty percent level where they will drop off very quickly For this reason it is good to recharge your NiMH batteries when they get down into the sixty percent range With our High Output illuminators in our Security Cameras even brand new AA Ultimate Lithium batteries may only read in the 90 95 range This is normal Other If you have read this manual a...

Страница 25: ...es that a returned product is not defective Buyer will be notified the product will be returned to Buyer at Buyer s expense and Buyer may be charged for RECONYX s examination and testing of the product This limited warranty is the sole warranty for hardware and software products offered by RECONYX and RECONYX shall not be liable for any amounts for said products except in compliance with this warr...

Страница 26: ... in serious injury Be particularly careful to keep the date coin battery used in the camera away from children Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery Do not allow water or other liquids to enter the interior of the camera The interior has not been waterproofed If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air wipe it dry with a soft absorbent cloth In the event...

Страница 27: ...ring the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures such as the dashboard or trunk boot of a car Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak overheat or explode resulting in fire burns or other injuries High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing Do not subject the camera to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or dama...

Страница 28: ...lash is a registered trademark of the CompactFlash Association Energizer is a registered trademark of Energizer Corp SanDisk is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation Windows XP and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Python locks are a product of Master Lock All other trademarks and copyrights referred to are the property of their respective owners RECONYX INC ...

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