Braun BLACK300phone User manual

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BRAUN Scouting Cam
BLACK300phone

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1. Introduction.............................................................................................................3
1.1 Application......................................................................................................3
1.2 Power Supply..................................................................................................3
1.3 Caution............................................................................................................3
1.4 Key Features....................................................................................................3
2. Camera Overview ...................................................................................................5
2.1 Front View.......................................................................................................5
2.2 Side View (Right)............................................................................................5
2.3 Rear View........................................................................................................6
2.4 Bottom View ...................................................................................................6
2.5 Remote Control...............................................................................................7
2.6 Screen Information Display ............................................................................8
2.7 Settings Menu..................................................................................................8
3. Quick Operation......................................................................................................9
3.1 Inserting Batteries ...........................................................................................9
3.2 Inserting TF and SIM Cards............................................................................9
3.3 Powering On..................................................................................................10
3.3.1. TEST...................................................................................................10
3.3.2. ON.......................................................................................................10
3.4 Menu Settings................................................................................................10
3.4.1. Photo Menu Settings...........................................................................10
3.4.2. Video Menu.........................................................................................11
3.4.3. System Menu ......................................................................................13
3.4.4. MMS Menu.........................................................................................16
3.4.5. SMTP Menu........................................................................................17
4. MMSCONFIG Setting..........................................................................................18
5. SMS Control.........................................................................................................22
6. Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................22
7. Specifications........................................................................................................23
8. Packing List ..........................................................................................................24

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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing one of our highly qualified GSM Scouting Trail Camera. This
12MP HD digital camera was developed in-house based on feedback and
requirements from global customers.
1.1 Application
This digital camera, with its camouflage appearance, is ideal for home security,
warehouse surveillance and particularly monitoring wild animals. It is easy to install
and can be used to capture photos manually or long-term videos.
Surveillance camera for home, office, construction site, warehouse, etc.
Motion-triggered infrared night vision
Animal observation
1.2 Power Supply
AAAlkaline Batteries
This camera can either work with 4 or 8AA alkaline batteries.
Please note that the voltage of rechargeable AA batteries (1.2V) is insufficient to
power this device. Batteries should be inserted as indicated inside the battery case.
Solar Panel
For best user experience, this camera can work with most standard 6V lithium
batteries charged by solar panels. We strongly recommend the original solar panel.
PowerAdapter
This camera can also be powered by an external 6VDC adapter. Remove the alkaline
batteries when using the power adapter.
1.3 Caution
Insert the TF card with the power switch in OFF position.
Do not insert or remove the TF card with the power switch in ON position.
Format the TF card in the camera when first used.
The camera is in USB mode when connected to a USB port of your computer. In
this case, the TF card is displayed as removable disk.
Ensure sufficient power when upgrading the firmware; otherwise malfunctions
are possible.
1.4 Key Features
1
Built-in 2.0" TFT color screen to review photos and videos on camera
2
36 IR LEDs with range of 20 meters

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Programmable 5/8/12 megapixel high-definition resolution
4
Color images during the day; black and white at night
5
Quick trigger time: 1.1s
6
Multi-shot photos: 1, 3, 6, 9
7
Adjustable delay between recordings: 1/5/10/30 seconds/minutes
8
Adjustable video length: 10/30/60/90 seconds
9
With 8 AA alkaline batteries max. standby time 6 months
10
Operating temperature: -30°C to 70°C
12
Timer for camera to work only during preset time period per day
13
Date stamp with time, temperature and moon phase
14
Sound recording
15
Supports 2G SIM cards for real-time photos
16
MMS/SMTP function to transmit photos to 1-4 preset mobile phones or emails
17
SMS to enable camera to capture/send photo, switch on/off, get number of
captured images and battery status

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2. Camera Overview
2.1 Front View
2.2 Side View (Right)
Antenna Connector
DC In
Screen
Microphone
IR LEDs
Status LED
IR Sensor
Light Sensor
Laser
Lens
Lock
Safety Lock

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2.3 Rear View
2.4 Bottom View
Fixed Tilt Adjuster
Tilt Adjuster
TV Out
USB Port
SIM Card Slot
Power Switch
Battery Compartment
TF Card Slot

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2.5 Remote Control
The infrared remote control is primarily used to customize settings. The maximum
range is 9 meters.
Note: Press * for laser pointer.
Note:
1. Press OK to capture a photo or start video recording.
2. Press Right to preview photo or video recording.
3. Press Up or Down to view photos.
4. Press Left to start video preview, press again to stop video preview.
Up (Select)
(Shutter) Save Setting
Right (Select)
(Exit) Display Menu
Left (Select)
Down (Select)

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2.6 Screen Information Display
Note: To activate MMS or SMTP functions, the camera must find a signal and SIM
card must be inserted.
2.7 Settings Menu
The camera has five main menus:
Signal Strength
Image Size
SIM Card
Battery Level
Temperature
Date (DD:MM:YYYY)
Available Image Capacity
Captured Images
Time (HH:MM:SS)
TF Card
Camera Mode

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3. Quick Operation
3.1 Inserting Batteries
3.2 Inserting TF and SIM Cards
Note: To activate the MMS or SMTP functions, save settings file Parameter.dat under
MMSCONFIG to TF card.

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3.3 Powering On
To power the camera on, slide the Power switch to TEST or ON position.
3.3.1. TEST
In TEST mode the screen lights up. The following operations are available via remote
control:
Settings in Camera Menu, including Photo, Video and System Menus
Capturing photo or video
Viewing photos or videos
3.3.2. ON
In ON mode, the screen is dark, the camera works automatically.
3.4 Menu Settings
Settings in Photo, Video and System Menus can be adjusted by remote control;
settings in MMS and SMTP Menus can only be adjusted by MMSCONFIG software
on the CD.
3.4.1. Photo Menu Settings
Description:
Submenu
Content
Description
Resolution
12MP, 8MP, 5MP
Photo size
Interval
1/5/10/30 s/min
Waiting time to next capture
Multi
1/3/6/9
Number of photos captured in succession
12MP, 8MP, 5MP
1, 5, 10, 30 seconds/minutes
100, 200, 400
1, 3, 6, 9 photos

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ISO
100, 200, 400
Camera exposure level
To change Resolution from 12MP to 5MP press the following buttons on the remote
control:
Note:
1. Mode is Camera or Camera&Video.
2. Interval, Multi and ISO settings follow the same pattern.
3.4.2. Video Menu
Submenu
Content
Description
1080p, 720p, WVGA, QVGA
10, 30, 60, 90 seconds
OFF, ON

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Resolution
1080p, 720p, WVGA, QVGA
Video size
Video Length
10s, 30s, 60s, 90s
Length of the video in seconds
Voice
On, Off
If On, video sound is recorded
To change Resolution from 1080p to 720p press the following buttons on the remote
control:
Note:
1. Mode is Video.
2. Video Length and Voice settings follow the same pattern.

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3.4.3. System Menu
Submenu
Content
Description
Mode
Camera, Video,
Camera&Video
Capturing photo, video, photo and video
Language
English, French,
German, Spanish
Camera menu language
TV Mode
NTSC, PAL
TV playback mode
Date/Time
31-07-2014 15:49:40
Date-Month-Year Hour:Minute:Second
Password
ON, OFF
Password protection
Password
****
If ON, 4 digits
OFF, ON
Internal Memory, SD Card
NTSC, PAL
English, French, German, Spanish
Camera, Video, Camera&Video
Cancel, OK

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Timer
On, Off
If On, camera only works in specified period
To change Mode from Camera to Video press the following buttons on the remote
control:
Note:
1. Language, Distance, TV Mode, Format and Default settings follow the same
pattern.
2. For Date/Time, Timer and Password settings:
Press or to select the value.
Press to enter the next submenu.
3. After selecting Default, the setting is:
Setting
Default
Items
Mode
Camera
Camera, Video, Camera&Video
Resolution
(Camera)
12M
12M, 8M, 5M
Delay
1 second
1-30 seconds, 1-30 minutes
Multi
Single
Single, 3, 6, 9 Pictures

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ISO
400
100, 200, 400
Resolution
(Video)
1080p
1080p, 720p, WVGA, QVGA
Video Length
10s
10s, 30s, 60s, 90s
Date/Time
Same as last time
YY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY
Adjust
Language
English
English, French, German, Spanish,
Russian
Timer
00:00:00 to
23:59:59
Adjust
Format
Internal Memory
Internal Memory, SD Card
TV Mode
NTSC
NTSC, PAL
Password
Off
Off, On

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3.4.4. MMS Menu
Setting by software
Setting by software
Setting by software
Setting by software
Setting by software
Setting by software
Setting by software
OFF, ON
Setting by software
Setting by software
Setting by software

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3.4.5. SMTP Menu
Setting by software
Setting by software
Setting by software
Setting by software
Setting by software
Setting by software
Setting by software
Setting by software
Setting by software
OFF, ON
Setting by software

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4. MMSCONFIG Setting
1. Load the CD in the computer.
2. Run MMSCONFIG.exe file from MMSCONFIG folder.
3. Adjust Camera, Video and System Menu settings.
Note: After adjusting the settings with the remote control they can be skipped.
4. Adjust MMS Setting
A. MMS Mode: Auto
In Auto MMS Mode, select:
Country
Operator
Add phone numbers for receiving photos
Add email addresses for receiving photos

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B. MMS Mode: Manual
If there is no configured information to select, select Manual MMS Mode.
Contact SIM card provider to obtain APN, Account, Password, MMSC, IP and
Port information; then
Add phone number for receiving photos
Add email address for receiving photos
5. Adjust SMTP Setting
Sending images to email accounts.
A. SMTP Mode: Auto
In Auto SMTP Mode, select:
Country
Operator
Type of email
Add sender email address on the left
Add sender email address password on the left
Add receiver email addresses on the right

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B. SMTP Mode: Manual
If there is no configured information to select, select Manual SMTP Mode.
Contact SIM card provider to obtain APN, Account, Password information;
contact sender email provider to obtain Server, Port information.
Add sender email address on the left
Add sender email address password on the left
Add receiver email addresses on the right