Bestok 5210A User manual

Scouting Camera
12MP
5210A User Manual
Thank you for purchasing 5210A Hunting camera, please read this manual before using it.
If any problems when you are using this product , please contact the local dealers or
contact us directly.

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Contents
Product Information..................................................................................................................... - 2 -
1.1 The Introduction of Product......................................................................................... - 2 -
1.2 Application...................................................................................................................... - 2 -
1.3 Package Contents.........................................................................................................- 3 -
1.4 Illustration....................................................................................................................... - 4 -
Quick Start.....................................................................................................................................- 6 -
2.1 Installing the Battery..................................................................................................... - 6 -
2.2 Installing the SD Card.................................................................................................. - 7 -
2.3 Test and Setup Mode....................................................................................................- 7 -
2.4 Enter Live Mode............................................................................................................ - 7 -
2.5 Review the Photos and Videos...................................................................................- 8 -
2.6 Enter Off Mode.............................................................................................................. - 8 -
Function and Technical Parameters Setting............................................................................- 9 -
3.1 Functions Setting...........................................................................................................- 9 -
3.2 Technical Parameters Setting................................................................................... - 11 -
Trouble Shooting........................................................................................................................ - 13 -
4.1 Firmware Upgrade...................................................................................................... - 13 -
4.2 Update Steps............................................................................................................... - 13 -
4.3 Common Problems and Solutions............................................................................- 13 -
Warranty...................................................................................................................................... - 15 -

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Product Information
1.1 The Introduction of Product
This is a far-infrared HD outdoor surveillance cameras (also called hunting cameras,
animals surveillance cameras, plant observation cameras, etc.), 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. It also has a far-infrared LED light, you can
shoot high-definition pictures and videos during the day or night . It is hidden, waterproof,
wireless and long standby time, suitable for using in the wild environment or long time
security use.
Main Features:
Its special filter system completely solved the problems such as color cast, motley
and low sharpness and satisfied both day and night outside work. It also adopt OV
image sensor to protect the stability of shooting quality.
The quality of pictures would reach up to 12MP
Adopt Germany Hyman infrared sensor technology, which response accurately, and
the trigger time reach up to 1 seconds.
Installed with 2.4 inches color screen, easy to use.You can playback and browse,
take photos manually, set parameters, etc.
The maximum capacity of its memory card is upto 32GB.
Waterproof IP54
Camouflage design is suitable for field hidden
New energy-saving technology ensures longer standby time. If accompanied by
special solar power system, it can be realized the continuous electricity supply to
achieve the long-term use purpose after installed.
Perform in the most extreme temperatures from -22°F to 158°F
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 and moon phase can be stamped in the pictures
Lockable and password protected
Can be equipped with special anti-theft case
1.2 Application
1) Trail camera for hunting
2) Animal or event observation
3) Used for plant growth record or observation on research
4) Used for bee form safety surveillance or forest anti-cutting surveillance
5) Used for other outdoor surveillance or evidence collection

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6) All other indoor/outdoor surveillance where invasion evidence needed
1.3 Package Contents
A Digital
Camera
A Strap
A USB Cable
A TV Cable
A warranty card
User manual
SD card
(optional )
Solar panel
（optional）
Anti-theft case
（optional）

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1.4 Illustration
1.4.1Front View
1.4.2-1Internal Structure

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1.4.2-2 Internal Structure
1.4.3-1 Bottom View

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1.4.3-2 Bottom View
Quick Start
If you are not familiar with the operation of this camera, the following instructions will help
you get a quick overview. Before doing any operation,please make sure you have loaded
batteries and plugged the SD cardcorrectly.
Attention: If the SD card is not inserted correctly or its write-protect is enabled,the device
will turn off automatically.
2.1 Installing the Battery
Install the battery on the camera, please follow the instructions below:
1) Unlock the buckle, open the camera and keep the power button in OFF position.
2) Open the battery box, install 8 AA batteries according to the direction of the positive and
negative mark, ensure polarity matching and ensure that battery should be assembled in
place.
Recommend you use high-performance alkaline AA batteries. You can also connect an
external power supply and battery; please sure that voltage matches the camera. When
connecting an external power supply or battery, the camera will use the external power
preferentially.

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2.2 Installing the SD Card
The camera itself does not have the storage, so the camera will turn off automatically if
there is not SD card.
Attention: Please select brand SD card and use after formatted on a computer and then
use ordinary neutral card is not guaranteed to work.
Before inserting the SD card, please sure that the SD card write-protection button is in
“close” position (not “lock” position).
The camera maximum supports 32 GB SD card, please sure that the SD card you choose
is within this range.
CAUTION: ALWAYS SWITCH THE CAMERA TO OFF MODE BEFORE YOU INSTALL
OR REMOVE THE BATTERIES OR THE SD CARD.
2.3 Test and Setup Mode
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 six “shortcut”functional keys working as below:
1) Press the key to set the camera to shoot video clips.
2) Press the key to set the camera to take still pictures.
3) 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.
Also,press to Play / Pause the video.
4) Press the REPLAY key to review/playback photos/videos on the LCDscreen, and
you can magnify and shrink photos through and buttons, or control the forward or
backward of the video.
5) If you want to delete files, please press Menu when reviewing the photo or video, you
can choose delete one or all, then press OK to confirm.
2.4 Enter Live Mode
Switch to the ON position to enter the Live mode. After entering the Live mode, the

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camera will begin to take picture or video according to the previous programmed setting
when human or animal enters monitor area. If there are not any goals within the range, the
camera would enter into sleeping mode automatically.
Before entering the operation modes, please notice:
1) Make sure the power is sufficient
2) Make sure the SD card has sufficient space.
3) Make sure the power switch of camera is on the ON position.
Generally recommend that the camera should be attached above the ground 3-6 feet (1-2
meters). In order to avoid the potential wrong trigger because of temperature and
movement obstacle, do not point the lens toward the heat source (such as the sun) or
branch. Meanwhile, make sure that there is not obstructive objects in front of the camera
or next the camera.
2.5 Review the Photos and Videos
There are three ways to review captured picture or video:
1) Turn the camera off, remove the camera’s SD card using a card reader to view in the
computer;
2) Connect camera with television or other visual display device through TV cable, and
then switch to TEST mode to view.
3) Connect the camera with computer through USB cable to view
2.6 Enter Off Mode
Just put the power switch on OFF position to turn off the camera.
Warning: If you do not use the camera for a long time, we strongly recommend that
you remove the battery from the camera, in order to avoid the damage of camera
caused by possible acid leak.

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Function and Technical Parameters Setting
3.1 Functions Setting
The camera comes with preset manufacturer settings. You can also change the settings to
meet your needs
Make sure the power button of camera is in the TEST position.
Press the MENU button to enter/exit the main menu and start a menu option through ,
, , . All settings should press button to confirm. Always remember to press
to save the change. Otherwise you will lose your new setting.
Manual
Contents
Setting Contents
Instructions
Mode
Camera,
Video,
Camera + Video
Select whether still photos or video clips are
taken. In Camera + Video mode,Bestok can
first take photos and then shoot videos
afterward. Please notice, it would cost much
electric during the video taking. If you use for
a long time outside, we suggest choose only
camera mode, or set video taking time within
10 seconds in the menu to increase the
standby time.
Language
English, China, French,
Norwegian, German,
Spanish, Portuguese,
Japanese, Russian,
Finnish, Czech, Italian,
Romanian,etc
This camera supports multi-languages, you
can select according to your need.
Format
No
Yes
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
1MP/3MP/5MP/
8MP/12MP
You can select to shoot 1MP to 12 MP
pictures according to your need. Please
notice: Higher
resolution produces better quality photos, but
creates larger files that take more of the SD
card capacity. In addition, larger files needs
longer time to write in the SD card, this will
influence the reflect speed of camera and
cost more electric.

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Video Size
1280×720
720×480
640×480,
320×240
You can take several types of video
according to your need. Please notice: Higher
resolution produces better quality videos, but
creates larger
files that take more of the SD card capacity.In
addition, larger file needs longer time to write
in the SD card, this will influence the reflect
speed of camera and cost more electric.
Set Date &
Time
OK
Press OK to set up date and time.
Picture No.
01 Photo
02 Photo
03 Photo
Select the number of photos taken in
equence per trigger in Camera mode.
Please also refer to the Interval parameter.
Video Length
1－30 seconds
Videos are in AVI format that can be played
back on most video players.
Please notice: The greater the power of the
camera, the faster the power
consumption .Suggest only choose camera
mode when needing longer standby time, or
avoid long time video taking.
Interval
1 second－60 minutes
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
Standard
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 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
Off
Date
Date/ time
You can add date label in the picture you
shot, you can show shooting time,
temperature phase and so on.
Timer
On /Off
You can set camera working in a period
everyday.
Password
On
Set up a password to protect your camera

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setting
Off
from unauthorized users.
Serial number
On
Off
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. This
helps multi-camera users identify the
location when reviewing the photos.
Time Lapse
On
Off
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.
Please notice: if this setting is open, the PIR
sensor would in off condition and you can not
shooting by sensitivity.
WIFI SD
card
On
Off
If set ON, camera can link WIFI for 1, 2, 3
minutes. On the TEST condition, the time to
link WIFI is not limited.
On the off condition, it can not link WIFI.
(this function must use WIFI-SD card ，user
who use ordinary SD card just ignore this
function.)
Audio
On
Off
You can choose whether record or not when
recording.
Default setting
On
Off
Press OKEnter to return all your camera
settings back to the manufacturer default.
Version
Version number of camera software
3.2 Technical Parameters Setting
Category
Parameters
Image Sensor
12 Mega Pixels Color CMOS
Maximum Pixel
4000x3000
Lens Angle
52 degrees
Maximum sense
distance
65 feet/20 meters
LCD Screen
48x35mm(2.36")
Sense Angle
90 degrees
Operation Keypad
6 Keypad
Storage Support
SD card (8MB ~32GB)

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Image Size
12MP=4000x3000;
5MP = 2560x1920;
Video Size
1280x720p: 30fps; 720x480: 30fps;
640x480: 30fps; 320x240: 30fps
PIR sensitivity
High/Standard/Low
OperationMode
Day/Night
TriggerTime
The fastest reach 1 seconds(Using SD card below 2G)
Trigger interval
5 seconds-60 minutes adjustable
Video Length
1-30 seconds adjustable
Camera+Video
Take photo first then take video
Playback ZoomIn
1-8 times
Time Stamp
Optional,you can add the serial number of camera
Timer
On/Off; Programmable
Password setting
4-Digit Numbers
Camera number
Support the 4number composed by letters and numbers freely
Time Lapse
On/Off; 1 Second ~ 24 Hours
Programmable
Audio
On /Off
Languages
English/Chinese/French/Norwegian/German/Spanish/Portuguese/J
apanese/Russian/Czech/Italian/Romanian/Finnish
WiFi SD card
1/2/3 minutes, optional
Battery
Support 4/8 AA battery
Standby time
3-6 months
Interface
TV output (NTSC); USB; SD card; 6V DC External
Mounting
Support Strap fixed and tripod fixed
Waterproof
IP54
Work Temperature
-22~+158°F/-30 ~+70°C
Work Humidity
5% ~ 95%
Certificate
FCC & CE & ROHS

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Trouble Shooting
4.1 Firmware Upgrade
We periodically release firmware update with new feature or performance enhance
ments.
4.2 Update Steps
1)Download the latest software DSP from the authorized dealers’ official website
2)Copy the software into a formatted SD card.
3)Insert the SD card into the camera.
4) Press on the left button with your finger, switch to the Test mode at the same time.
5) Wait a few minutes after the camera start up. When the normal boot screen appears,
the update finishes. Then check whether the version number is new or not.
4.3 Common Problems and Solutions
5.3.1 Quick energy consumption of the battery
The standby time of the camera is about 3~6 mouths. There are many factors affecting
the battery life, such as the quality of battery brand, using frequency, machine running
status (for example, shooting HD video consumes much energy), working environment of
the camera, working temperature and strength or weakness of network signal. They will all
influence the battery standby time.
If the battery consumes too much quickly, please check the following three reasons:
1) Please check whether the working status of the camera is shooting video or not.
Shooting video will consume much energy.
2) Please check the battery brand and specification. Different brands and specifications of
the battery maybe different.
3) The low temperature of camera working environment will lead to slow reaction of
battery. The working time will shorter with a same battery. It is decided by battery attribute.
5.3.2 Blurred or ghosting pictures
If the camera takes unclear or ghosting photos, please check the following reasons:
1) Please check whether the camera shaking when at work
2) Please check when camera working,whether there is backlighting or strong light
interference
3) Please check if there is dust or dirt on the lens in front of the camera lens.
4) Please check the camera distance is too close or too far.
5.3.3 Photos are too bright at night
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because mirror will reflect the infrared ray strongly. The too small shooting space or too
strong reflection will also result in too light or overexposed phenomenon at night.
2) Please check whether the objects cover the photosensitive resistor.
3) Shooting objects are too close. Or the front of camera covers too many reflectors that
cause pictures too bright at night.
5.3.4 Too dark of photos at night
1) Please check whether the battery is working in a weak current
2) Please check when the camera works, the LED light whether is covered or not.
3) The shooting objects are too far away; beyond the effective range of LED lights will
result in excessive darkness of photos.
4) If shooting environment is too empty without any objects reflecting light, the photos will
be too dark.
5.3.5 Black or white screen in starting up
1) Please check whether the lens is shaded or blazed.
2) Please check whether the battery run out or not.
3) Please check whether the switch is hit the exact position (only the switch to TEST then
the screen will be displayed)
4) Please check if the way of inserting SD card is correct
5.3.6 No PIR response
1) The default PIR response of the camera is about one minute. The response work starts
only after boot one minute. If set up PIR interval in the menu, the response will start during
the interval.
2) Please check if the time lapse function is opened. If it is opened, PIR will not work.
3) Please make sure that a moving object trigger the PIR at the detection range
4) Please check there is no cover in front of PIR.
If you have any other questions or cannot clear troubles with methods above,
please contact us or authorized dealer. We will solve for you as soon as possible.

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Warranty
Thank you for purchasing our products, we are proud of our products and technology.
Meanwhile, we strongly recommend that you maintain your product well and ensure that
you operate it with the guidelines of this manual. If your usage meets the requirement
above, we will provide you with better and longer service.
The warranty is ONE YEAR from the date of purchasing.
In this year, if there are quality problems of the product, we would provide free after-sales
service and ensure to deal with any production defects. We would provide paid service to
the product, which is over the warranty period.
Attention:
1. Having accidental damage, abuse and privately repairs or being repaired by an
unauthorized repair facility do not belong to warranty range.
2. Maintenance products freight will be responsible by the camera owner.
3. Unless there are different regulations in law, we would not assume responsibility for any
direct or indirect loss resulting from go against warranty, which is applicable to the product
expressed or implied.