Acorn Ltl 5210A User manual

Scouting Camera
Ltl 5210A（12MP）
USER’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information..............................................................2
1.1 Introduction.............................................................. 2
1.2 Application................................................................3
1.3 Illustration.................................................................3
Quick Start............................................................................. 5
2.1 Load Batteries...........................................................5
2.2 Insert SD Card.......................................................... 6
2.3 Enter Test Mode........................................................7
2.4 Enter Live Mode.......................................................9
Advanced Settings..................................................................11
3.1 Parameter Settings.................................................... 11
3.2 File Format............................................................... 15
Warranty Information...........................................................16
Appendix I Technical Specifications.................................... 17
Appendix II Package Contents............................................. 20
Appendix III Instruction on Installing Additional Battery Box
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction
Our scouting camera (also called game camera/trail camera) is a
scouting device. It can be triggered by sudden change of ambient
temperature caused by moving game in a region of interest (ROI),
which is detected by a highly sensitive Passive Infra-Red (PIR)
sensor, and then take pictures or video clips automatically.
Ltl-5210A feature:
12 Mega Pixels Color CMOS
With 10 languages to choose
Voice recording function available
Sharp and bright color pictures in daytime and clear
black/white pictures at night
Ultra low standby power consumption. Extremely long
in-field life (in standby mode, up to 3 months with 4 x
AA batteries and 6 months with 8 x AA batteries)
Unique side Prep Sensor design provides wider sensing
angle and enhances camera’s response speed
Perform in the most extreme temperatures from -22°F to
158°F
Compact size (5 ½ x 3 ½ x 2 ½ inches). Well designed
to deploy covertly
Impressively quick trigger time (1 second)
Backpack-looking tree grabber makes mounting and
aiming a snap

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Serial Number function enables you to code locations in
the photos. This helps multi-camera users identify the
location when reviewing the photos
Date, time, temperature, moon phase can be stamped in
the pictures
Lockable and password protected
1.2 Application
Trail camera for hunting
Animal or event observation
Motion-triggered security camera, for home, office and
community
All other indoor/outdoor surveillance where invasion
evidence needed
1.3 Illustration
Figure 1.1 shows the front view of the camera
Figure 1.2 shows the bottom view of the camera
Figure 1.3 shows the back view of the camera

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Figure 1.1: Front View
Figure 1.2: Bottom View-1

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Figure 1.2: Bottom View-2
The camera provides the following connections for external
devices: USB port, SD card slot, TV out jack, and external DC
power in jack. The 3-way Power/Mode Switch is used to select the
main operation modes: OFF,ON and TEST.
To supply power, it is recommended to use four new
high-performance alkaline AA batteries or low self-discharge
Ni-MH chargeable AA batteries. To achieve longer in-field time,
install the additional battery box which contains four more AA
batteries.

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Figure 1.3: Back View
QUICK START
2.1 Load Batteries
Let us begin with loading the batteries. Please follow the
instructions below.
Open the bottom cover by pulling down the lock hole.
Push the cover of the battery compartment and release.
It will pop out.
Install 4 AA batteries. Make sure the polarity matches
the sign on the cover.
Replace the cover.
Alternatively the camera can run on an external 6V DC power
source (optional, user provided). When both external power and

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batteries are connected, the camera will be powered by the
external one.
2.2 Insert SD Card
The camera does not come with internal memory. So it will not
work without a SD (Secure Digital) memory card or SDHC (High
Capacity) card. Before inserting the SD card into the card slot,
please make sure the write-protect switch on the side of the SD
card is “off” (NOT in the “Lock” position). The supported
memory capacity is up to 16GB. If you use a card capable of
above 16GB, make sure you test it before putting the camera in
use.
Figure 2.1
CAUTION: ALWAYS SWITCH THE CAMERA TO OFF
MODE BEFORE YOU INSTALL OR REMOVE THE
BATTERIES OR THE SD CARD.
2.3 Enter Test Mode

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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 2.2
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
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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

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Switch to the ON position to enter the live mode. The Motion
Indicator will flash red for about 10 seconds and the camera starts
working by itself without any manual handling. It will at once
shoot pictures or record videos when game or other objects enter
the PIR area of the main sensor directly. If the game enters the
PIR area of the prep sensors from the side, the prep sensors detect
the movement and activate the camera. While the game keeps
moving into the PIR area of the main sensor, the camera takes
photos/videos immediately. If the game roams away after entering
the PIR area of the prep sensors, the camera will power off and
enter standby mode.
ADVANTAGES OF PREP SENSORS
In general, to save battery power, an Infer-Red camera is in
“sleep” mode, with only the PIR sensor working. When game is
detected by the PIR sensor, the camera is powered on and starts
shooting pictures. The time period from being activated to starting
firing is called trigger time. The trigger time varies among
different scouting camera brands in the market, generally from 1
to 5 plus seconds. Our scouting camera has an impressive 1
second trigger time. However, when game passes across very
quickly, the picture may only capture the rear part of the body, and
possibly nothing at all.
With the unique side prep PIR sensors design, our Scouting
camera solves this issue. The combination of the two side prep
sensors and the main sensor comes up with a 100 to 120° angle of
induction, a very wide scope far outweighing the 50 ° angle of the
camera lens. When game first crosses the PIR area of the prep
sensor, the camera is activated and ready to shoot after 1 second.

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If the game continually enters into the PIR area of the main sensor,
the camera takes pictures immediately, therefore catching the
whole body of the game. This split-second process could be as
short as 0.2 second.
In the case the game browses only in the PIR area of the prep
sensors, to avoid the camera being powered on constantly, the
system is designed to work in the following way: If the game does
not enter the PIR area of the main sensor and therefore not trigger
the main sensor, the camera will power off after 3 seconds. If the
trigger events consecutively happened twice only in the PIR area
of the prep sensors, the camera will not be activated by the side
prep sensors, but only by the main sensor. So later on when the
game enters the PIR area of the main sensor eventually, since it is
not in fast movement, the picture will by all means capture the
whole body of the game based on our standard 1 second response
time.
ADVANCED SETTINGS
The Scouting camera trail camera comes with preset manufacturer
settings. You can change the settings to meet your requirements.
Please make sure the camera is in the test mode.
3.1 Parameter Settings
Press “MENU” key to enter/exit the menu. Press , to move
the marker, , to

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change the setting, and to confirm the change. Always
remember to press to save
the change. Otherwise you will lose your new setting.
Parameter Settings
(Bold =
default)
Description
Mode Camera,
Video,
Camera+Video
Select whether still photos or
video clips are taken. In
Camera+Video mode, Ltl-5210A
can first take photos and then
shoot videos afterward.
Format Enter All files will be deleted after
formatting the SD card. Highly
recommend you format the SD
card if it has been used previously
in other devices. Caution: make
sure wanted files on the SD card
have been backed up first!
Photo Size
(affects still
photos only)
1MP, 3MP,
5MP, 8MP,
12MP
available
Select desired resolution for still
photos from 1 to 12 megapixels.
Higher resolution produces better
quality photos, but creates larger
files that take more of the SD card
capacity. Besides, larger files
require longer time to write to the
SD card, which will slightly slow
the shutter speed.

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Video Size
(affects video
clips only)
1280×720
720×480
640×480,
320×240
Select video resolution (pixels per
frame). Higher resolution
produces better quality videos, but
creates larger files that take more
of the SD card capacity.
Set Clock Enter Press Enter to set up date and
time.
Picture No.
(affects still
photos only)
01 Photo, 02
Photos, 03
Photos
Select the number of photos taken
in sequence per trigger in Camera
mode. Please also refer to the
Interval parameter.
Video
Length(affects
video clips
only)
Avi 10 s,
optional from
1s to 30s
Videos are in AVI format that can
be played back on most video
players.
Interval 1 Min,
optional from
1S to 60M
Select the shortest length of time
that the camera will wait until it
responds to any subsequent
triggers from the PIR sensor after
a game is first detected. During
the selected interval, the camera
will not take pictures/videos. This
prevents the SD card from filling
up with too many redundant
images.
Sense Level Normal, High,
Low
Select the sensitivity of the PIR
sensor. The High setting suits
indoors and environments with
little interference, while the
Normal/Low suits outdoors and

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environments with more
interference. Temperature also
affects the sensitivity. The High
setting is suitable when the
ambient temperature is warm, and
the Low setting is helpful in cold
weather.
Date Stamp
(affects still
photos only)
On, Off Select On if you want the date &
time imprinted in every photo.
Timer Switch Off, On Select On if you only want the
camera to work within a specified
time period every day. For
instance, if the starting time is set
at 18:35 and the ending time at
8:25, the camera will function
from 18:35 the current day to 8:25
the next day. Outside the time
period the camera will not be
triggered or take photos/videos.
Password Set Off, On Set up a password to protect your
camera from unauthorized users.
Serial No. Off, On Select On to assign a serial
number to each camera you have.
You can use the combination of 4
digits and/or alphabets to record
the location in the photos (e.g.
YSP1 for Yellow Stone Park).
This helps multi-camera users
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reviewing the photos.
Time Lapse Off, On If set On, the camera will
automatically take photos/videos
according to the set interval,
regardless of whether the PIR
sensor has detected any game.
This is helpful when observing
cold-blooded animals like snakes,
or the process of flowering, etc.
Side PIR On, Off The default setting is On. The two
side prep PIR sensors provide
wider sensing angle and detect
more potential triggers. In some
situations, you only want to
monitor a narrow spot. Too many
irrelevant triggers by the side
sensors outside of that spot will
keep the camera on and off, which
drains the battery power rapidly.
Or in some other situations you
have difficulty removing the
interfering branches, or avoiding
the sunlight. If so, you have the
option to turn off the side sensors.
Audio On,Off The default setting is On,when it
is on, the camera can record
voice,otherwise,the video will be
silent.
Default Set Press OK Enter to return all your
previous settings back to the

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manufacturer default.
3.2 File format
The camera stores photos and videos in the folder
\DCIM\100MEDIA in the SD card. Photos are saved with
filenames like PICT0001.JPG and videos like VIDO0001.AVI.
In the OFF mode, you can use the provided USB cable to
download the files to a computer. Or you can put the SD card to a
SD card reader, plug in a computer, and browse the files on the
computer without downloading.
The AVI video files can be played back on most popular media
players, such as Windows Media Player, QuickTime, etc.
WARRANTY
We take great pride in our products. We always stand behind our
promises. We provide a leading warranty term and service. Buying
a our product, you are covered under a limited warranty.
We guarantee our products to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a limited warranty of the original purchase date.
This warranty does not cover consumer caused damages such as
misuse, abuse, improper handling or installation, or repairs
attempted by someone other than our authorized technicians.
We will, at our option during the warranty period, repair your
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charge. This warranty only extends to the original retail buyer
from our authorized dealer. Purchase receipt or other proof of the
date of the original purchase is required to receive warranty
benefits. The warranty on any replacement product provided under
the original warranty shall be for the remaining portion of the
warranty period applicable to the original product.
This warranty extends solely to failures due to defects in materials
or workmanship under normal use. It does not cover normal wear
of the product.
If you need to return a product under this warranty, please contact
your dealer or our distributor.

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Appendix I: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model Parameters
Image
Sensor
12 Mega Pixels Color CMOS
Max. Pixel
Size 4000x3000
Lens F=3.1; FOV=55°; Auto IR-Cut
IR Flash 65 Feet/20 Meters
LCD Screen 48x35.69mm(2.36"); 480(RGB)*234DOT;
16.7M Color
Operation
Keypad
6 Keys
Memory SD Card (8MB ~32GB)
Picture Size 12MP=4000x3000;
5MP = 2560x1920;
Video Size 1280x720p: 30fps; 720x480: 20fps;
640x480: 20fps; 320x240: 20fps
PIR
Sensitivity
High/Normal/Low
PIR Sensing
Distance
65ft/20m（Below 77°F/25°C at the Normal
Level）
Prep PIR
Sensing
Angle
Left and right light beams form an angle of
100°; Each lens covers 25°

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Main PIR
Sensing
Angle
58°
Operation
Mode
Day/Night
Trigger Time 1 Second (When using the 2G SD card)
Trigger
Interval
0sec. - 60min; Programmable
Shooting
Numbers
1~3
Video
Length
1-30sec.; Programmable
Camera +
Video
First take Picture then Video
Playback
Zoom In
1~8Times
Time Stamp On /Off; Include serial no.,
Timer On /Off; Timer Set
Password 4-Digit Numbers
Device Serial
No.
4 digits and 26 alphabets set by yourself
Time Lapse 1 Second ~ 24 Hours
Audio On/Off
Language English/Chinese/French/Norwegian/Deutsch/
Spanish/Portuguese/Japanese/Russian