Bestok M330 User manual

12MP Infrared

Digital Trail Camera

User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the trail camera, for making best use of all the

functions of this camera, please read this manual carefully before you use the

camera and keep it as handy reference.

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Contents

Cautions.......................................................................................................................................... - 2 -

Package Contents............................................................................................................................- 3 -

Product Introduction.......................................................................................................................- 3 -

1.1 The Introduction of Product............................................................................................. - 3 -

1.2 Main Features:..................................................................................................................- 3 -

1.3 Illustration.........................................................................................................................- 4 -

Setting UP And Connecting............................................................................................................- 6 -

2.1 Power supply.................................................................................................................... - 6 -

2.2 Inserting SD Card............................................................................................................. - 6 -

Functions Setting............................................................................................................................ - 7 -

3.1 Mode.................................................................................................................................- 8 -

3.2 Photo Size......................................................................................................................... - 8 -

3.3 Photo No........................................................................................................................... - 8 -

3.4 Video Size.........................................................................................................................- 8 -

3.5 Video length......................................................................................................................- 8 -

3.6 Audio recording................................................................................................................- 8 -

3.7 Interval..............................................................................................................................- 9 -

3.8 Sense Level.......................................................................................................................- 9 -

3.9 Timer.................................................................................................................................- 9 -

3.10 Time lapse.....................................................................................................................- 10 -

3.11 Language.......................................................................................................................- 10 -

3.12 Set Date & Time........................................................................................................... - 10 -

3.13 Date stamp.................................................................................................................... - 11 -

3.14 Password protection......................................................................................................- 11 -

3.15 Format memory card.................................................................................................... - 11 -

3.16 Default settings.............................................................................................................- 12 -

Activating live mode.................................................................................................................... - 12 -

Night Exposures........................................................................................................................... - 12 -

Displaying recordings on the screen............................................................................................ - 12 -

6.1 Delete selection.............................................................................................................. - 14 -

6.2 Delete all recordings.......................................................................................................- 14 -

6.3 Activate slide show.........................................................................................................- 14 -

Showing Recordings on an External Monitor..............................................................................- 14 -

Transferring recordings to a computer......................................................................................... - 14 -

Technical Parameters Setting....................................................................................................... - 15 -

Trouble Shooting.......................................................................................................................... - 16 -

10.1 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................................- 16 -

10.2 Update Steps.................................................................................................................- 16 -

10.3 Common Problems and Solutions................................................................................ - 16 -

Warranty........................................................................................................................................- 17 -

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Cautions

Be sure the camera’s power is switched off before inserting or removing SD

card or batteries.

It is recommended to use new high-performance alkaline AA batteries or

rechargeable batteries, for prevent the liquid rot the battery depot.

Please make sure that the battery polarity matches that on the battery

compartment. Make sure the polarities are correct.

In the test mode, the camera will shut down automatically after three

minutes if no key is pressed, please switch from OFF to TEST again if you

want to continue.

Please be sure that no power interrupt occurs during firmware upgrade,

otherwise the upgrade process could be interrupted incorrectly. If any fault

occurs after improper upgrading process and the camera stops function

properly, please return the device to the seller for repair.

When the power switch is ON, please don’t take out the SD card, battery

and remove the external DC power frequently.

When mount the product, in 3 meter region,avoiding temperature and

motion disturbances in front of device, such as big leaf and another heat

sources to prevent false triggering.

Battery life will vary with operating temperature and the number of images

taken over time, typically, the trail camera will be able to capture several

thousand images before the batteries die.

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Package Contents

The following components are included in delivery:

Digital Camera X1

USB Cable X1

Warranty Card X1

User Manual X1

Tree fastening strap X1

Product Introduction

1.1 The Introduction of Product

This trail Camera can be used as autonomic surveillance device for guarding and

recording unexpected intrusion to homes, warehouse, schools, offices, forest

etc. It can also be used as trail camera for hunting or monitoring animals by

recording the traces of wild animals. 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.

1.2 Main Features:

60 degree camera lens

12 Mega Pixels Color CMOS

The trigger time reach up to 0.6 second(2GB SD Card).

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 up to 32GB.

Waterproof IP65

New energy-saving technology ensures longer standby time. If

accompanied by its special solar power system, it can maintain power

supply continuously.

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

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1.3 Illustration

1.3.1 Front View

1.3.2 Internal Structure

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1.3.3 Side View

1.3.4 Bottom View

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Setting UP And Connecting

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 card correctly.

2.1 Power supply

To insert batteries in the device, first open the buckle of the device.

Insert 8 x 1.5 V AA batteries into the battery compartment .

Please pay close attention to the polarity, which is marked in the battery

compartment. Otherwise the device will not work and can be damaged.

Recommend you use high-performance alkaline AA batteries. You can also

connect an external power supply and rechargeable battery; please sure

that voltage matches the camera.

When connecting an external power supply or battery, the camera will use

the external power preferentially.

2.2 Inserting SD Card

Since the camera has no built-in memory, it can only work if an SD/SDHC

memory card is inserted.

To insert an SD/SDHC memory card into the memory card slot of the device,

push it into the slot until it clicks into place.

To remove an SD/SDHC memory card from the memory card slot of the

device, press the protruding edge of the memory card in a little way until it

pops out. Then remove the card.

The contact surfaces of the memory card must be facing towards the front

of the camera.

SD/SDHC memory cards have a locking system to prevent accidental

erasure. To protect the card from write access, slide the switch on the side

of the card to the "LOCK" position. However, the camera can only save data

onto the card if the switch is in the other position.

Note

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The device supports SD/SDHC memory cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB.

To avoid malfunctions, keep the memory card away from moisture and

avoid strong vibration, dust, heat sources and direct sunlight.

Insert the memory card as indicated by the icon on the slot.

Never force the memory card into the slot. Never bend or twist the memory

card.

Major fluctuations in temperature or humidity can lead to condensation

which could cause an electrical short-circuit. Keep the memory card in the

protective case.

Please select brand SD card and use after formatted on a computer

Functions Setting

After connecting a power supply, move the operating mode selector switch to

the "TEST" position to make the settings described on the following using the

control panel buttons.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.

1) Press button to switch from photo to video mode.

2) Press button to switch from video to photo mode.

3) Press the MENU button to open the settings menu. If you do not select an

option within three minutes, the menu will close automatically. Unconfirmed

changes will not be saved.

4) Press key to manually trigger the shutter. A photo or video (depending on

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the camera setting) will be taken and saved to the SD card.

Also,press to Play / Pause the video.

5) Press the / buttons to select the desired menu entry which you can then

activate with the OK button. If you change settings, you must always confirm

your changes with "OK". Use the MENU button to navigate one menu level

backwards.

3.1 Mode

To select whether photos or videos are to be recorded in motion detection mode.

In "Photo + Video" mode, the camera first takes a photo and then starts filming

video.

3.2 Photo Size

Select a photo size: 1 MP, 3 MP, 5 MP (preset), 8 MP,12MP .The larger the file size,

the more detailed the image.

3.3 Photo No.

Select the number of photos that are to be taken in succession when the camera

is activated in photo mode. In addition to single shot mode (1 photo), you can

take "2 photos in series" or "3 photos in series".

3.4 Video Size

Select the screen resolution: 1280 × 720, 720 × 480, 640 × 480 or 320 × 240.

Here too, the higher the resolution, the sooner the capacity limit of the memory

card will be reached.

3.5 Video length

Videos are in AVI format that can be played back on most video players.Use the

/ buttons to select the length of the video recording(between 1–30 seconds)

that is to be made when video recording is activated. The longer the recording

time selected,the shorter the operating time.

3.6 Audio recording

If you want the camera to record sound when recording videos,select "On" here.

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3.7 Interval

Use the / buttons to select the minimum time period that the camera

should wait before reacting to subsequent activation of the main sensor after

the initial recording. During the selected interval,the camera will not record any

images or videos. This prevents the memory card from being filled up with too

many recordings of the same event. You can select between 5–60 seconds or

1–60 minutes.

3.8 Sense Level

The sensitivity of the main motion sensor is set here. For interior areas and

environments with little interference, such as branches blowing in the wind,

select "High". Select "Standard" for exterior areas and environments with a

normal amount of interference, and select "Low"for environments with a high

level of interference. The temperature can also affect the sensitivity. The "High"

setting is suitable for warm ambient temperatures, whereas "Low" should be

selected for cold environments.

3.9 Timer

Select "On" if the camera should only be active during a certain time period. In

the screen menu that subsequently appears, you can then set the start and end

time for the active phase:

Press the / buttons to set the hour for the start of the active phase.

Then switch to the next field using the button. Press the / buttons to set

the minutes for the start of the active phase.Then switch to the next field using

the button.

Press the / buttons to set the hour for the end of the active phase.

Then switch to the next field using the button. Press the / buttons to set

the minutes for the end of the active phase.

The settings made here apply every day. The camera will not record any images

outside of the active phase.

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Confirm your selection with the OK button. Afterwards, press the MENU button

to close this sub-menu.

3.10 Time lapse

With this function the camera automatically takes pictures at adjustable

intervals. This is useful if you want to observe the blooming of plants or the like,

for example. When you confirm "On" with the OK button, you can then set the

desired time interval using the menu that now appears:

Press the / buttons to set the hour of the desired time interval.Then switch

to the next field, "Min", using the button. Press the / buttons to set the

minutes of the desired time interval. Then switch to the next field, "Sec", using

the button. Press the / buttons to set the seconds of the desired time

interval.

Confirm your selection with the OK button. Afterwards, press the MENU button

to close this sub-menu.

NOTE

►When time lapse is activated, the motion sensors are deactivated.

3.11 Language

Here you can set English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, French,Czech,

Norwegian,Slovak,Russian,Italian, Dutch, Spanish or Portuguese etc. as the

menu language.

3.12 Set Date & Time

Here you can set the date format (YYYY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY),

the time format (12/24 hrs) and the time and date. Use the / buttons to

switch between the values and change the selected value with the / buttons.

Confirm your settings with the OK button.

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3.13 Date stamp

Here you can choose whether to save your photos with a time stamp.

(Date,Time,Temperature,Moon Phase).

3.14 Password protection

Select "On" if you want to use a password to protect the camera from unwanted

access. In the following screen menu, you can set a 4-digit combination:

Press the / buttons to select the first digit between 0–9. Then switch to the

next field using the button. Press the / buttons to select the second digit

between 0–9. Then switch to the next field using the button. Press the /

buttons to select the third digit between 0–9. Then switch to the next field using

the button.

Press the / buttons to select the fourth digit between 0–9.

Confirm your selection with the OK button. Afterwards, press the MENU button

to close this sub-menu.

The set number combination must now be entered each time the camera is

switched on in TEST mode before the unit can be operated.

If you forget the number combination, proceed as follows to unlock the camera

and to reset it to its factory default settings:

Keep the RIGHT BUTTON pressed while moving the operating mode

selector switch to the TEST position. Keep the button pressed untill you see

the boot screen.

After about 5 seconds the camera will switch on and can now be used

without a password.

NOTE

►This procedure will permanently delete any previously made settings.

3.15 Format memory card

Formatting the memory card will permanently delete all data on it.Before you

use a new memory card in the camera or a card that has previously been used

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in another device, you should first format the memory card. Select "Yes" with

the OK button and confirm the following prompt with the OK button. The

formatting process starts.While the card is being formatted, the message

"Please wait" appears.

CAUTION

►Ensure that the memory card does not still contain any files that you need!

3.16 Default settings

If you select "Yes" the menu item and then slide the select bar in the following

prompt to "OK" using the / buttons and then press the OK button, all

previously made camera settings including any password will be deleted and the

factory settings will be restored.

Activating live mode

The normal operating mode of the camera is so-called live mode.

In this mode, recordings are triggered via the motion sensors .

To set live mode, slide the operating mode selector switch to the "ON"

position,and at this time, the display screen will be Turned Off to save

batteries.After a few seconds the red LED of the motion display will go off .

Then the camera will start to operate independently and will go into standby

mode. As soon as any wild animals or similar enter the detection range of the

central sensor zone, the camera will start capturing photos and/or videos

(depending on the configuration).

Night Exposures

During night exposures the infrared LEDs on the front of the camera

provide the required light for making recordings possible. The LEDs emit light

over a wide angle. This makes it possible to make night recordings at a distance

of about 3 m to 20 m without overexposing the subject. However, reflective

objects such as traffic signs can cause overexposure if they are located within

the recording range.Please note that night exposures are made in black and

white.

Displaying recordings on the screen

Slide the operating mode selector switch to the "TEST" position. Now you will

see the live picture from the camera. Press the OK button to activate media

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playback.The following appears on the display:

A: Shows that the selected recording is a video.

If this does not appear, the selected recording is a photo.

B: Battery charge level display

C: Shows the current recording number as well as the total number of

recordings.

D: Time recording was made

E: Date of the recording

F: Display of the photo resolution

G: Write protection status of the selected file

H: Indicator for type of SD card being used

You can use the / buttons to scroll through the recordings and view them on

the display .

Press the button to zoom in on the image on the display. Press the button

to zoom out again. Press the or button briefly to move the image section up

or down. Hold down the or button to move the image section sideways. If the

image is zoomed, the corresponding zoom factor is also shown on the display.

If the currently selected recording is a video, press the button to play back the

video. Press the button again to stop the video.If you press the button, the

video will run backwards to the beginning.

If you now press the MENU button, the settings menu opens:

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If you do not select an option within three minutes, the menu will close

automatically.

♦Press the / buttons to select the desired menu entry which you can then

activate with the OK button. Use the MENU button to navigate one menu level

backwards.

6.1 Delete selection

You can use this function to delete individual recordings from the memory card .

After you have called up this function, move the select bar to "Delete" and

press OK to delete the selected recording.

6.2 Delete all recordings

You can use this function to delete all recordings from the memory card . After

you have called up this function, move the select bar to "Delete" and press OK

to delete all recordings.

6.3 Activate slide show

This function can be used to play back the photos stored on the memory card

automatically. Each photo is shown for about 2 seconds. To stop the slide show

and keep the current image permanently on the screen, press the OK button.

Showing Recordings on an External Monitor

Attach the jack plug of the supplied video cable to the TV out socket of the

camera and the cinch plug to the video input of a TV set or the like. As soon as

the jack plug is connected to the TV-out socket , the built-in screen is

deactivated and the image is played back via the TV-out output . The operating

mode selector switch must be set to the TEST position.

Transferring recordings to a computer

Connect the USB plug of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on the camera

and the USB plug to a free USB 2.0 port of a switched-on computer. This will now

recognize the device as "mass storage". When you have confirmed this message

of the camera with "OK", the camera connects to the computer and the content

of the SD/SDHC memory card will appear as a new drive on the computer. Now

carry out the required file operations.

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