BlazeVideo A350 User manual

TRAIL CAMERA
MODEL#: A350
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
V1.0

TABLE OF CONTENT (English)
1. IN THE BOX................................................................... 1
2. IMPORTANT NOTE.......................................................1
3. INTRODUCTION............................................................1
3.1. ABOUT THE CAMERA....................................... 1
3.2. MAIN FEATURES............................................... 2
3.3. APPLICATIONS.................................................. 3
4. PARTS AND CONTROLS..............................................3
5. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND SD CARD.......6
5.1. LOADING BATTERIES....................................... 6
5.2. INSERTING THE SD CARD............................... 7
6. USING THE CAMERA...................................................8
7. THE OFF, ON, AND SURVEILLANCE MODES......... 9
7.1. OFF MODE.........................................................9
7.2. ON MODE........................................................... 9
7.3. SURVEILLANCE MODE...................................10
8. ADVANCED SETTINGS..............................................10
9. MOUNTING AND POSITIONING.............................. 15
9.1. MOUNTING...................................................... 15
9.2. SENSING ANGLE AND DISTANCE TEST....... 16
9.3. STARTING......................................................... 17
10. REVIEW PHOTOS OR VIDEOS................................18
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................. 19
12. TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................21
13. WARRANTY...............................................................22

INHALTSVERZEICHNIS (German)
1. INHALT DER BOX.......................................................23
2. WICHTIGE ANMERKUNG......................................... 23
3. EINFÜHRUNG..............................................................24
3.1. ÜBER DIE KAMERA.........................................24
3.2. HAUPTMERKMALE......................................... 24
3.3. ANWENDUNGEN............................................. 25
4. KOMPONENTEN UND KONTROLLEN....................25
5. BATTERIEN UND SD-KARTE EINLEGEN.............. 29
5.1. BATTERIEN EINLEGEN...................................29
5.2. SD-KARTE EINSTECKEN................................ 30
6. VERWENDUNG DER KAMERA................................31
7. ON-, OFF- UND ÜBERWACHUNGS-MODUS..........32
7.1. OFF-MODUS.................................................... 32
7.2. ON-MODUS...................................................... 32
7.3. ÜBERWACHUNGS-MODUS............................33
8. ERWEITERTE EINSTELLUNGEN............................. 34
9. MONTAGE UND POSITIONIERUNG........................40
9.1. MONTAGE........................................................ 40
9.2. TEST VON ABTASTWINKEL UND ABSTAND 41
9.3. BEGINNEN........................................................43
10. FOTOS ODER VIDEOS ANSEHEN..........................43
11. DIE TECHNISCHEN DATEN....................................44
12. FEHLERBESEITIGUNG............................................ 46
13. GARANTIE................................................................. 47

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1. IN THE BOX
1 x Camera, 1 x Mount Strap,
1 x Instruction Manual, 1 x Mini USB Cord
Note: Memory card and batteries are not included (user supplied).
2. IMPORTANT NOTE
Require eight (8) 1.5V AA Alkaline or Lithium batteries. We
recommend the use of Energizer AA Lithium batteries in this
camera to obtain maximum battery life.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix battery type.
Rechargeable NiMH AA batteries are NOT recommended as
the lower voltage (generally 1.2V) they produce can cause
operational issues.
Remove batteries when the camera is NOT in use.
Require a regular SD memory card (max capacity 512GB,
Class 10). We recommend using SanDisk 32GB
SDHC/Class10 memory cards in the camera to obtain the best
cost-performance.
Before use, please gently remove the protective films on the
front of the camera to get the best performance, format your
SD card in the camera.
3. INTRODUCTION
3.1. ABOUT THE CAMERA
The A350 trail camera is a new generation of digital scouting
camera, it can be triggered by any movement of game in a

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location, detected by a highly sensitive Passive Infra-Red (PIR)
motion sensor, and then take high quality pictures (up to
32MP still photos), or 1296P H.264 video clips with audio.
The camera features the all new innovative and ultra-clear
imaging technology. The camera encompasses all-new
software innovations, smart illumination technology, blur
reduction technology, auto noise reduction and dynamic
exposure technology to deliver high resolution image quality.
3.2. MAIN FEATURES
High quality pictures (up to 32MP still photos), 1296P
20fps or 1080P 30fps H.264 video clips with audio
Clear night vision, flash range 100ft. The camera is
equipped with 36pcs high-performance infrared no glow
940nm LEDs that function as a flash, invisible to eyes
Wide view angle - 70°
Easy to use with well-designed operation buttons and
built-in 2.4-inch color screen, easy to program, review
pictures and videos on the screen
Two working modes - Motion detection and Time lapse
Fast trigger time approx. 0.1~0.6 seconds (pre-activated
technology with 3 PIR sensors designed), Fast recovery
time of less than 0.5 second, Long trigger distance up to
90ft.
Info strip on each capture: Date, Time, Temperature &
Moon phase
Operation hours, Loop recording, Password protected
Built for any climate - IP66 Waterproof designed for
outdoor use and resistant against rain and snow. Operation
Temperature: -4~140°F

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Support SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, max capacity
512GB (user supplied)
Extremely long in-field battery life up to 8 months in a
stand-by state with 8 AA 1.5V batteries (user supplied)
3.3. APPLICATIONS
The camera can be used as follows:
For hunting and tracking animals’ trace or habits
For wildlife observing and researching, captures pictures
and videos of wild animals
As a sports camera, for riding, driving, camping or
exploring
As a motion-triggered security camera, for home, farm,
office and community
All other indoor & outdoor surveillance where invasion
evidence needed
4. PARTS AND CONTROLS
The camera is equipped with 36pcs high efficiency infrared
LEDs, LED Indicators, Lens, PIR Sensors, Lock Holes in
front view (Figure 1).
TIP: During use, if the black PIR Lens are dirty, it does not
affect the performance. If you must clean it, please try to blow
it off or pick out the dirt very lightly. Do not try to wipe it,
which may cause more scratches. Due to the reliability design
of the PIR lens, scratches do not reduce the PIR detection
performance.

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Figure 1: Front View
The camera provides the following connections for external
devices: Mini USB port and SD card slot etc. (Figure 2).
Figure 2: Bottom View
The camera has one security cable hole and two strap holes on
the back. The strap can be put through the strap holes and
Tripod Base
1/4" - 20
SD Card
Holder
DC 12V/1A
Plug 5.5x2.1mm
Mini USB Port
Microphone
IR LEDs
Lock Hole
Side PIR
Motion Sensor
Optical
Lens
Center PIR
Motion Sensor
Side PIR
Motion Sensor
Light
Sensor
Indicator

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fastened securely around the tree trunk by pulling the end of
the strap firmly (Figure 3).
Figure 3: Right / Back View
The camera has a 2.4-inch built-in LCD screen, which can be
used for reviewing pictures or videos and menu displaying,
and exclusive keypad design for easy program and operation,
8 AA batteries slot supported (Figure 4).
Figure 4: Inside View
Strap
Hole
Lock
Buckle
Color
Screen
Battery
Compartment
and Cover
Operation
Buttons
Security
Cable Hole

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Figure 5: Operation Buttons
A power switch is used to power on (ON mode) or off the
camera (OFF mode). A START button is used to quickly
make the camera into the surveillance mode (motion detection
or time lapse per your settings (Figure 5). When the camera is
in the surveillance mode, press the START button to wake up
the camera.
5. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND SD CARD
Before you begin learning how to use your camera, you will
first need to install a set of batteries and insert an SD card.
Although that may only take you a minute, there are some
important notes about both batteries and SD cards you should
be aware of, so please take the time to read the following
directions and cautions:
5.1. LOADING BATTERIES
After opening the cover of the battery compartment, you will
see that the camera has eight battery slots (Figure 6). A full
eight batteries must be installed for the camera to operate. Be
sure to insert each battery with correct polarity (negative or
"flat" end against the long spring of each battery slot).
Power
Switch
Surveillance
Mode

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In the ON mode when battery power level gets low, the
message "Low Battery" will show on the screen, please
replace the batteries. If the battery indicator shows in RED,
this does mean the batteries are not able to drive IR LEDs
flash at night, however the batteries still work at daytime until
"Low Battery". If you want to continue night vision, please
replace the batteries.
Figure 6: Loading the Batteries
5.2. INSERTING THE SD CARD
Insert the SD card (with the camera powered off), before
beginning to operate the camera. Don't insert or remove the
SD card when the camera is powered on or in the surveillance
mode. (Figure 7).
Figure 7: Inserting the SD Card
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The following describes how to insert and remove the SD
card:
Insert the SD card into the card slot with its label side
upwards.A "click" sound indicates that the card is installed
successfully. If the wrong side of the card is facing up, you
will not be able to insert it without force, there is only one
correct way to insert cards. If the SD card is not installed
correctly, the device will not display an SD card icon on the
screen in ON mode.Formatting the SD card by using the
camera's "Format SD Card" menu option before first use is
recommended, especially when a card has been used in
other devices.
To take out the SD card, just gently push in the card (do not
try to pull it out without pushing in first). The card is
released from the slot and ready to be removed when you
hear the click. Be sure the camera's power is switched OFF
before inserting or removing SD cards or batteries.
6. USING THE CAMERA
Once you've prepared your camera by properly installing
batteries and an SD card, you could simply take it outside,
strap it to a tree (or not - according to your application
scenario), switch it ON, press START button and leave-and
you might get some great photos that are exactly what you
wanted. However, we highly recommend that you first spend
some additional time indoors with this manual and your
camera until you know a bit more about what those control
keys do. If nothing else, you'll probably want to at least set the
date and time so the camera will imprint them (or not-it's your
option) on your photos as they are taken, learn how to set the
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and read some tips about mounting it on a tree.
7. THE OFF, ON, AND SURVEILLANCE MODES
The camera has three basic operational modes:
OFF mode: Power switch in the OFF position (The camera
is powered off).
ON mode: Power switch in the ON position (The camera is
powered on and its screen is on).
SURVEILLANCE mode: When the camera is powered on,
press START button to enter the surveillance mode. When
the screen is off, the camera enters standby and will
perform as your settings.
7.1. OFF MODE
The OFF mode is the "safe" mode when any actions must be
taken, e.g., replacing the SD card or batteries, or transporting
the device. And of course, when you are storing or not using
the camera, you will switch it to OFF. Please note that in the
OFF mode the camera consumes little power. It's a good idea
to take the batteries out of the battery compartment if the
camera will not be used for a long time.
7.2. ON MODE
In the ON mode you can check and change the settings of the
camera with the help of its built-in screen. These settings,
found in the menu by pressing MENU key, let you change the
photo or video resolution, interval between photos, switch the
time imprint on, etc. (See more in Section 8 ADVANCED
SETTINGS).
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that shows how many images have been taken, the battery
level, camera or video mode, etc.
Attention please: In the ON mode, the camera will
automatically enter SURVEILLANCE mode if there is no
operation (key pressing) within 5minutes. Then the camera
will perform as your settings in the menu.
In the ON mode, you can connect the camera to a computer's
USB port to download your images.
7.3. SURVEILLANCE MODE
Anytime after the batteries and SD card have been inserted,
you can switch on the camera. When the START button is
pressed, the camera will enter into the SURVEILLANCE
mode. If the Mode in the settings is set as “Motion Detection”,
the camera will countdown 30-second delay and then be ready
to capture images. If the Mode is set as “Time Lapse”, there
will be no 30-second counting down, and the camera will be
ready to enter Time Lapse.
Once in the SURVEILLANCE mode, no manual controls are
needed or possible (the control keys have no effect). The
camera will take photos or videos automatically (according to
its current parameter settings).
You can press the START button again to wake up the camera
and reprogram your camera if required.
8. ADVANCED SETTINGS
The trail camera comes with preset manufacturer settings. You
can change the settings to meet your requirements. Once the
camera screen is on, press MENU key to enter/exit the menu.

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Press the UP/DOWN key to move the marker, Press the
LEFT/RIGHT key to change the setting, and press the OK
key to confirm the change. Always remember to press the OK
to save the change. Otherwise, you will lose your new setting.
Parameter
Settings
(Bold =
default)
Description
Mode
Motion
Detection,
Time
Lapse
In Motion Detection mode, the camera
would take photos or videos once triggered.
In Time Lapse mode, the camera would
take photos or videos periodically
according to your preset “Timelapse
Interval” parameter.
Photo or
Video
Photo,
Video,
Photo+
Video
Select whether still photos or video clips
are taken.
Photo
Quality
32MP
24MP
16MP
8MP
4MP
Select desired resolution for still photos.
Higher resolution produces better quality
photos, but creates larger files that take
more of the SD card capacity. Larger files
require longer time to write to the SD card,
which will slightly slow the shutter speed.
Photo
Burst
01, 02, 03,
04, 05
Select the number of photos taken in
sequence per trigger.
Video
Quality
1296P
1080P
720P
Select video resolution (pixels per frame).
Higher resolution produces better quality
videos, but creates larger files that take
more of the SD card capacity.
Video
Length
10
seconds,
Optional
Select video recording length.
Note: It is highly recommended to set the
night video length to less than 30 seconds

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from
3s to 5m
as the IR LEDs will consume more battery
power.
Video
Sound
On
Off
Selecting On will record video with sound.
Video
Format
MP4
MOV
MP4 is the mainstream format in the video
industry, more compatible with any player.
Select MOV in case some legacy digital
camera software must be working with
videos in MOV format.
Detection
Delay
10
seconds,
optional
from 0s 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.
Note: This option is invalid if Mode is set
as “Time Lapse”.
PIR
Sensitivity
High,
Medium
Low
Select the sensitivity of the PIR sensor.
Temperature affects the sensitivity. The
High setting is suitable when the ambient
temperature is warm or you want to capture
distant object or capture more, and the
Medium/Low setting is helpful in cold
weather. Note: this option is invalid if
Mode is set as “Time Lapse”.
Side
Motion
Sensors
On
Off
Selecting On will activate the side motion
sensors. It brings faster trigger speeds and
helps capture fast moving animals. When
any of the two side motion sensors detects
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pre-activated. While the animal enters the
detection area of the center motion sensor,
the camera will start taking photos or
videos. Select Off to save batteries power.
Motion
Test
This feature helps you aim the camera at
your target area. Please refer to the details
in Section 9.2.
Timelapse
Interval
1 hour,
optional
from 2s to
24h
Setting time lapse interval. It takes effect
ONLY when Mode is set as Time Lapse,
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.
Note: This option is invalid if Mode is set
as “Motion Detection”.
Date/Time
M/D/Y
hh:mm
AM/PM
M – Month, D – Day, Y – Year
hh – Hour, mm – Minute
Note: Use "LEFT/RIGHT" key to switch
parameters, use "UP/DOWN" to set
current date and time. Date input format
may change. Please refer to “Date
Format” parameter settings accordingly.
Date
Format
D/M/Y
M/D/Y
Y/M/D
Select date format which will be shown on
the screen and each capture.
Time
Format
12h
24h
Select time format which will be shown on
the screen and each capture.
12h - AM/PM
Camera
Name
On
Off
Select On to assign a 4-character long in
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location in the photos (e.g., A123 for
Yellow Stone Park). This helps
multi-camera users identify the location
when reviewing the photos.
Info Strip
On
Off
Select On to show date, time, temperature,
moon phase on each capture.
Loop
Recording
On
Off
Selecting On option will cause the oldest
files to be overwritten with new captures
when the SD card reaches its capacity.
With Off option selected, the camera will
stop capturing images once the SD card
reaches capacity.
Operation
Hours
On
Off
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
On
Off
Set up a 4-digit password to protect your
camera from unauthorized users. If the
code is lost, you can contact customer
support to reset the password.
Format
SD Card
Yes
No
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!
Factory
Reset
Yes
No
Selecting Yes will return all your previous
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Version
Defined
Display the version of the camera.
9. MOUNTING AND POSITIONING
9.1. MOUNTING
After you've set up the camera's parameters to your personal
preferences at home, you're ready to take it outside and the
camera is in the SURVEILLANCE mode. When setting up
the camera for scouting game or other outdoor applications,
you must be sure to mount it in place correctly and securely.
We recommend mounting the camera on a sturdy tree with a
diameter of about 6in. (15cm). To get the optimal picture
quality, the tree should be about 16-17ft. (5m) away from the
place to be monitored, with the camera placed at a height of
2.5-3.5ft. (0.75-1m). Also, keep in mind that you will get the
best results at night when the subject is within the ideal flash
range, no farther than 100ft. (30m) and no closer than 10ft.
(3m) from the camera.
There are two ways to mount the camera: using the provided
adjustable web belt, or the tripod socket.
Using the adjustable strap: illustrates using the strap on the
camera.Push one end of the strap through the two brackets on
the back of the camera.Thread the end of the strap through the
buckle. Fasten the strap securely around the tree trunk by
pulling the end of the strap firmly so there is no slack left
(Figure 8).
Using the tripod socket: The camera is equipped with a
socket at the bottom end to enable mounting on a tripod or
other mounting accessories with a standard UNC 1/4-20 thread
screw (user supplied).

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Figure 8: Mounting the Camera
9.2. SENSING ANGLE AND DISTANCE TEST
To test whether the camera can effectively monitor the area
you choose, this test is recommended to check the sensing
angle and monitoring distance of the camera.To perform the
test:
Switch the camera to the ON mode.
Press MENU button, go to “Motion Test”. The camera will
countdown a max 30-second delay and be ready to capture
motions. (Note: The delay time may be less than 30 seconds,
depending on the actual time of the motion sensor to be
activated. The delay time is 30 seconds minus the power-on
time.)
Close the camera door.
Make movements in front of the camera at several positions
within the area where you expect the game or subjects to be.
Try different distances and angles from the camera.
If the motion indicator RED light blinks, it indicates that
position can be sensed. If it does not blink, that position is
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In these sensing test, the camera would take pictures once
motion captured. When you open the camera, the screen
shows the number of times triggered, you can review the
pictures on the screen. (Note: The red light will blink only
when the motion is within the sensing area of the central
PIR sensor. The central sensor's sensing angle of view is
60°. Each of the side sensors has a 30° angle of view,
which is only used to pre-activate the camera and
accelerate the triggering speed, there is no RED light
blinking whatever each of the side sensors detects motions.)
The results of your testing will help you find the best
placement when mounting and aiming the camera.The height
away from the ground for placing the device should vary with
the animal size appropriately. In general, 3 to 6 feet is
preferred.
You can avoid potential false triggers due to temperature and
motion disturbances in front of the camera by not aiming it at
a heat source or nearby tree branches or brush (especially on
windy days).
Do NOT install the camera behind the glass window as that is
not possible to sense any motion. Avoid aiming the camera
toward glass objects.
9.3. STARTING
The camera supports two working mode “Motion Detection”
and “Time Lapse”, press START button to enter surveillance
mode.
(1) If you set the camera working mode as “Motion detection”
in the menu, the camera countdowns 30-second delay, and
then will be ready to go into standby (surveillance) and
capture. Any motion that is detected by it will trigger the