Bodyguard BG490 Series User manual

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User Manual
BG490 Series

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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started....................................................... 1
1.1 General Description....................................1
1.2 Product View.................................................2
2. Camera Operations............................................. 4
2.1 Power Supply................................................ 4
2.2 SD Card Information................................ 4
2.3 Camera Modes............................................. 5
2.4 Manual Image / Video Capturing........6
2.5 Manage Images and Videos................... 6
2.6 Trigger Modes.............................................. 7
3. Camera Display & Settings...............................8
3.1 Basic Key Function & Display............... 8
3.2 Camera Setup Options............................. 9
4. PIR Detection Zone........................................... 12
5. Technical Specifications..................................13
6. Parts List................................................................ 14
WARRANTY CARD..........................................15

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1. Getting Started
1.1 General Description
BG490, is a digital infrared surveillance camera
monitored by a highly sensitive Passive Infrared
(PIR) motion sensor that can be triggered by any
human or animal movements. After being triggered,
the camera then automatically captures pictures or
video clips.
This camera is powered by 4 or 8 AA batteries. It
can sustain in stand-by mode alone for up to 6
months on 8 AA batteries, is designed for outdoor
use, and resistant against rain and snow.
Has the following interfaces: a 2" color LCD display
screen, operation panel, USB connector, SD card
slot and an external DC power connector.
Difference:
BG490-K30M
56pcs of 940nm Black IR LED (invisible)
BG490-I30M
56pcs of 850nm IR LED (visible)

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1.2 Product View
Front View

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Inner Panel View
Bottom View

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2. Camera Operations
2.1 Power Supply
4 or 8 AA batteries high-density, high-performance
rechargeable or non-rechargeable alkaline batteries
are recommended. You can also use NiMH batteries
as well, but each battery should be above 1.5V.
A DC 6-Volt, 2 Amp external power supply adapter
can also be used to power the camera (not
included).
NOTE: when using only 4 AA batteries, insert them
using the 3 top positions along with the first bottom
position (the left position) or the last 4 bottom positions
(the right 4 positions).
2.2 SD Card Information
To take full advantage of the latest technologies, we
recommend Class 10 SD cards or better, which have
fast transfer speeds and long durability for
extensive shooting in the most extreme outdoor
conditions. Some SD cards are Secure Digital High
Capacity (SDHC) PRO cards, which only work with
SDHC compatible devices. Please check that your
product is compatible with SDHC cards.
Insert the SD card into the camera before
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This camera supports up to a 32GB capacity SD
card, and has no built-in internal memory. The
camera will not function without the SD card
properly inserted into the camera.
Make sure the SD card is unlocked before
inserting it into the camera
If you experience any problems with an
inserted SD card, try reformatting the SD
card through the camera’s main settings
option.
2.3 Camera Modes
The different modes are according to the position of
the power switch. The three basic operation modes
as below:
OFF Mode
Switching the camera to the OFF position turns
the camera off. The camera will still consume a
small amount of power while in “OFF” mode. It is
recommended to remove the batteries if the
camera will not be used for a long period of time.
ON Mode
Switching the camera to ON position turns the
camera on. When movement occurs within the
monitored region, the camera will take pictures or
record videos automatically according to the
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the camera to the ON position, the motion
indication LED (red) will blink for about 10
seconds. This time interval is for you to position
the camera for automatic surveillance operation.
SETUP Mode
Switching the camera to the SETUP position
allows you customize your camera settings or play
back pictures and videos the camera has taken on
the LCD display. The camera will automatically
shut down after a few minutes of no operation.
2.4 Manual Image / Video Capturing
Place the camera in SETUP Mode and press SHOT
to manually capture photos or record video. Press
SHOT again to stop video capture.
2.5 Manage Images and Videos
Place the camera in SETUP Mode and press
Playback/Preview to view images or videos. The
latest image or video will be shown on the LCD
screen.
To view:
Press ▲or ▼to view the previous or next image or
video.
To delete:
Find the image or video you want to delete. Press
the Delete key. Press OK to delete, or press MENU

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again if you decide not to delete the image or video.
Note:the DEL button works only in Playback state.
2.6 Trigger Modes
There are 3 trigger modes for the cameras.
PIR trigger: PIR trigger is constantly working
when the camera is on. The camera takes
photos/videos only when motion is detected.
Time lapse: The time lapse default setting is OFF
by default. If the timer trigger interval is manually
set to a non-zero value, the cameras start to work at
a preset interval.
PIR & Timer trigger: If you want both PIR
trigger and time lapse, you need to set PIR
trigger to “normal, high or low ”sensitivities
according to the external environments. Be sure to
also set the time lapse to a desired non-zero value.
The cameras will capture pictures or videos in
preset time intervals even if there is no motion
detected, and will capture pictures and videos when
motion is detected.
*Time Lapse and PIR Trigger cannot be set to off at the same time.
Additional PIR settings to note:
PIR Interval
This setting indicates how long the PIR sensor will
be disabled after each camera triggering. During
this time the PIR sensor will not react to any
detected motion.

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3. Camera Display & Settings
3.1 Basic Key Function & Display
To update the camera settings, place the power
switch to the ON position.
MENU: Enter the program menu in preview
mode
▲▼◄►: Parameter settings as described in
the user’s manual
OK: Save parameter settings and play videos
I►: Exchange between playback and preview
DEL: Delete an image
: Capture a photo or record a video manually
When the camera is on, the screen will activate and
display the following:
30M

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3.2 Camera Setup Options
To view the camera settings menu, you need to
enter the SETUP Mode, and press MENU.
Use ▲or ▼keys to select the sub-menu.
Use ►keys to select the different options.
Press “OK” to save the settings.
After changing EACH setting in SETUP Mode,
you must press OK or the camera will retain
the previous setting.
Menu
Option
Description
Language
Choose desired language: English,
Spanish,French
Default:English
Camera
Mode
Choose between capturing images,
videos or both at the same time: Photo,
Video, Pic+Video.
Default: Photo
Set Clock
Two time systems:12H or 24H.
Setting the date and time of the camera.
You can change the date and time of the
device through this setting when
necessary (battery replacement, day
light savings). The date format is
month/day/year. The time format is
hour:minute:second.
Default:24H

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Photo Size
Choose the image size.
14/20/30MP
Default: 30 MP
Photo Burst
Choose the number of photos taken
after the camera is triggered: 1 Photo, 2
Photos, or 3 Photos.
Default: 1 Photo
Video Size
Choose the video size:
1920x1080,1280x720.
Default: 1920x1080
Video
Length
Choose the duration of the video
recording: Valid values extend from 10
to 180 seconds.
Press ►to increase the video time by 10
seconds.
Default: 10 seconds
Time Lapse
Time lapse means the camera can
capture images or videos at a preset
time interval regardless of whether
motions are detected. The default
parameter is off, which means the timer
function is disabled. Changing this
parameter to a non-zero value turns on
the Time Lapse mode, and camera will
take photos at the given time interval.
Please note that if the PIR Trigger
is set to off, then Time Lapse can’t
be set to off.
Default: OFF
PIR Trigger
This setting is for the sensitivity of the
PIR sensor. There are four sensitivity

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parameters: High, Normal, Low, OFF. It
is recommended to use HIGH
sensitivity in areas with little
environmental interference and for
warmer, humid climates. Use LOW
sensitivity for areas that have a lot of
interference. The sensitivity of the PIR
is affected by temperature. Higher
temperatures lead to a lower sensitivity.
Please note that if Time Lapse is
set to off, then PIR Trigger can’t
be set to off.
Default: Normal
PIR Interval
This interval shows how long the PIR
will be disabled after each triggering in
the ON mode.
During this time, the PIR sensor will
not react to any detected motion or
scheduled timer functions. The PIR
Interval can be set between zero
seconds to a maximum of 1 hour.
Press ►to adjust the desired PIR
Interval time.
Default: 5 seconds
Format SD
All information on the SD card will be
deleted. Make sure you backup
important data on the SD card before
using this mode.
Default Set
Restores all settings back to default
values.
Version
Version information.

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4. PIR Detection Zone
The PIR’s detection range can reach 70ft in an open
environment. The following picture shows this
camera’s PIR detection range compared to standard
PIR detection range.
The PIR detection angle (α) is smaller than the field
of view angle (β). The advantage of this design is to
reduce empty picture rates and capture most, if not
all, motion detected.

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5. Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
14MP CMOS Sensor
Lens
F/NO=2.4
Field of View=57°
LED Type
BG490-K30M:940nm
BG490-I30M:850nm
LED Number
56pcs
Detection range
100ft.
Illumination Distance
100ft.
Display Screen on Remote
Control
2" LCD
Memory Card
Up to 32 GB
Image Resolution
14/20/30MP
Video Resolution
1920x1080,1280x720
PIR Trigger
High, Normal, Low, Off
Trigger Time
<0.7 Sec
PIR Interval
0Sec – 60 Min.
Photo Burst
1–3
Video Length
10–180 Secs
Power Supply
4 or 8×AA
Stand-by Current
< 0.3 mA (<7mAh/Day)
Audio Recording
Yes
Operating Temperature
-20℃to + 60℃
Relative Humidity
5% to 90%
Security Authentication
FCC, CE, RoHS

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6. Parts List
Part Name
Quantity
Camera
1
USB Cable
1
Belt
1
User Manual
1
Mounting Bracket
1
Version 1.0

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WARRANTY CARD
Customer Name:
Contact Address:
Date of Purchase:
Contact Tel:
Model No.:
Series No.:
Retailer:
The camera manufacturer provides 12 months
warranty for this product against manufacturing
defects or malfunctions. If your camera fails to
function under normal use within 1 year, the camera
manufacturer will repair or replace the camera for
free of charge. Improper use of the camera resulting
in damage is not covered by this warranty. The
camera manufacturer can provide extra service for
your camera after the warranty expiration, but the
customer have to be responsible for extra charges
on parts, labor and shipping costs therefore
brought.
Please contact your reseller for warranty service