a.
Exit
b.
NTSC (Same as Live View)
c.
PAL
4.
USB
a.
Exit
b.
MSDC (Default for all users to down pictures at any Window platform)
c.
SIDC (Only for Win-XP user to download depend on personal hobby)
B-2-1Erase
(
Deleting Photo)
Press MENU key under the preview mode, Choose deletion of single or all photos by DOWN key
under ERASE title. Press MENU key to confirm deletion.
B-2-2 Protect an Image or Video
During viewing an image or video which you would like to retain in the memory without wash-out by
delete processing, press MENU and highlight the PROTECT option once. Then a small lock icon on the
top left corner of current image to show it is protected already. Repeat the same processing to unlock it.
All of protected items will not be deleted except formatting
B-2-3 Format
After proceed this function, all files in the entire card and internal flash memory will be removed
completely. Be careful to save the files to PC before you try to do it.
B-2-4 TV-OUT
It is used to define what TV system is set for matching your TV set.
Caution: In case your TV is out of options of the WildSpy Cam listing, you have to change your TV set
for NTSC before connecting a cable to TV set.
B-2-5 USB
This option is defined which an user interface method will be chosen for down loading files to PC.
There is no need to change the default
“
MSDC
”
which already compatible for most users.
Caution:
Before use the USB for down loading images while it is the first time to build a connection
with your PC, a proper driver in the attached CD ROM is required to be installed firstly. See the
paragraph below:
“
4- Installing Driver
”
4 Installing Driver / Down Load Image / FW Upgrade
Once the first time that you connect the camera to computer, PC will detect a new USB device has
been connected and try to looking for a driver. So that, you are required to run the attached CD-ROM
for installing a proper driver firstly before connecting USB cable. Follow the instructions to complete the
driver and software installation.
4-1 Installing USB Driver
Since the CD-Rom is inserted, an auto-run will show a pop up installation menu. If your computer
does not run the setup program automatically, please run "SETUP" file under root directory of the
CD-Rom. Then, click the DRIVER button on the pop up window. Follow the instruction until to
complete itself.
Caution:
Every times you want to view or down load images, it is required to re-boot the device before
proceeding when you just terminate a scouting mission.
4-2 Installing Photo Editing Software
There are two simple photo / video editing software for entry level user. You may skip this option and
exit directly if you already have other existing or better software for viewing the pictures or videos.
- Insert the installation CD. Click
“
Photo Express
“
Button on the Welcome Screen.
-
Choose the operation language which you need.
-
Install the software according to hints.
-
Restart your PC.
4-3 Downloading photos/ Movies to your computer
- Be sure the driver has been installed successfully. Press CAM-PW to turn the camera ON, then press
PREVIEW to view an image.
- Connect your computer and the camera by an attached USB cable.
-
A pop up to show the mobile hard disk which is assigned for the removable device. Click
into the proper directory to see all files inside.
-
For example: X:\DCIM\100IMAGE\ for Image and Video files. X:\MP3\ for Voice
Memo files.
4-4 Firmware Upgrade / PC-CAM
- WildSpy Cam provide an option that user can able to upgrade with the newest Firmware if need. This
processing is required the camera is turned ON for the Live View mode and a specified FW file offered
by your dealer ; distributor or down load from manufacturer
’
s web-site. You have to run the Upgrade
program firstly then plug in the USB to camera vs PC. The screen will show
“
PC-CAM
”
, follow the
instructions in the pop-up window to do. Reboot the device to finish the upgrade processing. If you are
not ready to upgrade with any new Firmware, your current mode is PC-CAM mode which WildSpy Cam
does become a typical PC camera at this mode.
5 Using CF card:
WilsSpy Cam has built-in with 16Mb internal flash memory. Therefore, the camera can capture for
some images or videos immediately even no CF card in the slot. In fact, a 1G CF card is recommended
to increase more storage capacity that allow more than a few thousands of pictures to be saved when
you will leave it in the field.
Caution:
Be sure the Main PW Switch is OFF before replacing a CF card in order to minimize a risk
to damage your CF card or loss data partially. This device does support up to 4G CF card. Also, before
using a blank new SD card or used in other cameras, it is always suggested to format it before usage.
Important:
If a CF card can not be inserted smoothly, you must retract it and check if a direction of
card is correct or not. Never force to push it hardly. Most of cases with a problem with card usage were
found that caused by an improper insertion.
6 MEMORY MANAGEMENT
In case either built-in or CF card memory is full, a memory FULL and Camera icons will be blinking
on the scouting LCD. The camera will stop to capture. But PIR will still sensing events in order to let
you still know how many total events to be recorded even without images. Replace an empty card or
delete some or all contents then reboot the unit to refresh the memory status. After clear for free
memory, remember to re-boot the device by the main PW switch. The camera will not resume to work
without rebooting the system.
7 MOUNTING DEVICE
Before starting to put this camera in the field for
scouting game, the camera must be mounted in a certain
place properly or on a tree whose diameter will not be
less than 6 inch (15cm) and located not higher than 1M
with your desired mounting method that following the
installation method as shown as below. The design is
reserved to fit for two ways of mounting.
7-1 Belt Mount: This belt is attached in the packing.
See the Fig.5
7-2 Python Adjustable Locking Cable (Not including
in this packing): See the Fig. 6
You can able to use a Python adjustable locking
cable to provide more security to your WildSpy Cam.
The "Master Lock" brand is a good choice.
With an optional choice, a steel mounting bracket
and U type security bar can be used to provide stronger
security ability. You can buy this accessory from your
local dealer.
Detection distance seems too short
…
1.Be sure the Sensor Gain control is at Max.
2. Environment may too hot in summer time
No display; and no other response
……
1.It is correct if it goes into scanning mode already
during normal scanning operation
2. The system may halt, uninstall all batteries for 10
minutes and reload again.
A new setting of PAUSE seems
……
1.The new event PAUSE setting will be effected after a always
running wrong
previous old event is finished.
2. Reboot the device after change the setting.
No animal showing in some pictures
…
1.Check if the unit is pointed the direction where the sun is
rising or sunset that the sensor might be triggered.
2. The PIR sensor may detect an animal through vegetation out
of view from the camera.
3. If the animal was moving quickly, camera may not capture it
in time while an animal still staying in the zone.
4. Make sure that the unit was mounted on a steady tree or
other place that does not wobble
Not Detect Motion but LCD seems OK
…
1. Be sure nothing is in front of the PIR lens.
2. Check the battery status of PIR main battery.
3. Be sure you have turned OFF the DC when
you just finished to use DC for preview or
down loading images. The Self LED in front
must be OFF.
Could not go to TEST mode
Try to push the POWER SW to
OFF firstly then wait for 2s, push to TEST again.
No working with USB
……………………
1. Before use USB, you are required to install a
correct driver. Be sure you have done the
driver installation as the chapter
Installation
Driver for Down Load images from USB
2. Check the USB cable plugged between PC and
monitor correctly.
No working with TV
……………………
. 1. Do not try to use third party cable because it may not
compatible for application.
An image taken less than
………
. Yes. The focus of this trail monitor is set for take a
2 meter is not clear.
picture over 3 meter
Only with many events but less
………
The D type batteries may become bad.
or without pictures
Camera In-Use light is remaining ON
,
……
1. The camera may be time-out and shut down
automatically. but the camera does not
Repeat to press the CAM-PW to resume the camera
respond
ON.
2. Battery may be too low that could not support the camera
staying ON. Replace with 4pcs D type blank new batteries.
3. The Trigger Time is set on the FAST mode. You have to
switch OFF the main PW and back ON after you try to
operate with the camera
CAM-PW switch does not respond
……
..1 You may attempt to turn the camera ON too quickly after
the main power ON. Normally, wait for about 10 seconds
until the back light of scouting LCD goes to OFF.
Reset the Unit out of System Halt
………
In case the event counter does stop to respond for any
sensing, or you notice the LCD is always blank even the Power
switch is ON, the system may halt already to cause the problem.
Remove all batteries out of compartment for more than 10
minutes in order to reset the unit. All pictures will be retained
in the memory and the unit will resume to the factory default
settings. You will need to reprogram with your desired
scouting parameters before use.
Why are every things displayed on
……
It might be caused by improper setting of TV signal format.
TV mode without color?
Try to change for another setting like TV-PAL <>
TV-NTSC.
If it is still fail, you have to change your TV set to be the
NTSC to match the signal protocol with the camera.
