Bresser 33-40000 User manual

GPRS GameCamera
Wildlife and observation camera
Instruction manual
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Art. No. 33-40000
GPRS GameCamera

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General Information
About this Instruction Manual
Please read the safety instructions in this manual
carefully. To avoid damage to the unit and the risk of
injury, only use this product as described in the manual.
Keep the instruction manual handy so that you can easily
look up information on all the functions.
DANGER!
You will nd this symbol before every section of
text that deals with the risk of minor to severe
injuries resulting from improper use.
ATTENTION!
You will nd this symbol in front of every section
of text which deals with the risk of damage to
property or the environment.
General Warnings
DANGER!
This device contains electronic components which
operate via a power source (power supply and/or
batteries). Only use the device as described in the
manual, or you run the risk of an electric shock.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children! Make sure
you insert the batteries correctly. Empty or damaged
batteries could cause burns if they come into contact
with the skin. If necessary, wear adequate gloves for
protection.
ATTENTION!
Do not disassemble the device. In the event of a defect,
please contact your dealer. The dealer will contact
the Service Centre and can send the device in to be
repaired, if necessary. Do not expose the device to
temperatures above 60°C.
Do not expose the device to high temperatures. Use
only the supplied power supply or the recommended
batteries. Do not short-circuit the device or batteries
or throw them into a re! Excessive heat or improper
handling could trigger a short-circuit, a re or an
explosion.
Use only the recommended batteries. Always replace
weak or empty batteries with a new, complete set of
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batteries at full capacity. Do not use batteries from
different brands or with different capacities. The batteries
should be removed from the unit if it has not been used
for a long time.
EC Declaration of Conformity
Meade Instruments Europe GmbH & Co. KG has
issued a "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with
applicable guidelines and corresponding standards.
This can be viewed any time upon request.
DISPOSAL
Dispose of the packaging materials properly,
according to their type, such as paper or
cardboard. Contact your local waste-disposal
service or environmental authority for information
on the proper disposal.
Do not dispose of electronic devices in the
household garbage! As per Directive 2002/96/
EC of the European Parliament on waste electrical
and electronic equipment and its adaptation into
German law, used electronic devices must be collected
separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly
manner.
In accordance with the regulations concerning batteries
and rechargeable batteries, disposing of them in the
normal household waste is explicitly forbidden. Please
make sure to dispose of your used batteries as required
by law — at a local collection point or in the retail market.
Disposal in domestic waste violates the Battery Directive.
Batteries that contain toxins are marked with a sign and
a chemical symbol. "Cd" = cadmium, "Hg" = mercury,
"Pb" = lead.
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1 battery contains cadmium
2 battery contains mercury
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1 General Information
1.1 General Description
This digital observation camera, with black IR illumination,
works fully automatically. The specic region of interested
(ROI) is monitored by a high sensitive Passive Infrared
(PIR) motion sensor and can be triggered by the slightest
movement of either human or animal thus leading to
automatic exposure of high quality pictures (up to 8MP
interpolated) or recording of video clips (VGA) according
to default settings or preset customer settings. Images can
then be directly forwarded to your mobile phone or by email
via GSM/GPRS network. The automatic messaging function
sends you information when photos or videos are triggered.
Colour photos and videos are possible when sufcient
light is available. In darkness the integrated infrared
LEDs illuminate the region of interest while the camera
photographs (monochrome). It’s novel patented IR
illumination is not visible to animals and has a range of
up to 18 meters.
The camera is water and snow resistant thus being
ideal for outdoor use. Furthermore, it can be used as a
portable digital camera.
Manual pictures and videos can be taken by pressing “OK”
on the remote control (please note that the “TEST” mode
needs to be activated as well as an SD-card inserted.)
1.2 Included in delivery (Fig. 1)
B Digital camera, C Antenna, D Remote control,
E USB cable, F Belt, G Assembly accessories,
Instruction manual
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6. Camera lens
7. PIR (Passive Infrared motion sensor)
8. Antenna
9. LCD Display
10. LED Indicator
11. IR Illumination
12. SIM-card slot
13. USB connector
14. Lock
15. Battery compartment
16. Battery depot handle
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1. DC power connector
2. Tilt adjustment
3. Theft-protection lock
1.3 Camera I/O Interfaces
The camera has the following I/O interfaces: Mini USB
connector, SD-card1 slot, TV output, SIM card1 slot and
external DC power connector.
There is a small hole in the battery compartment where
one can attach a lock1 for theft-protection.
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2. TV-Out Connector
3. Power Switch
4. SD-card slot
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1.4 Remote Control
Camera and password settings can be adjusted using
the remote control. The wireless infrared device has a
reception range of up to 9 meters.
Please note:
It can take up to 20 seconds, after the camera has been
switched on, before it receives signals from the remote
control.
The remote control has 15 function keys.
1. Select item (UP), Increase value
2. Make selection (OK)
3. Select option (RIGHT)
4. Select item (DOWN), Decrease value
5. Select option (LEFT)
6. Display menus, Exit (MENU)
1.4.1 Navigation
Please note:
In order to navigate through the camera´s menu with
the remote control, an SD-card must be inserted and
„TEST“ mode must be activated (power switch in „Test“
position).
1. Press „Menu“ on remote control to start camera menu.
2. Press or keys to switch between the different
menus.
3. Press or kkeys to switch from a submenu to
another menu point.
4. Press „OK“ key to make a selction.
1.4.2 Entering special characters
Some helpful special characters may be entered using
the following key combinations:
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1.5 Camera Display
After the camera has been switched on (power switch
set to „ON“ or “TEST” position), the following information
will be shown on the display.
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1. SIM-card
2. Camera mode
3. Image resolution
4. Signal strength
5. Battery level
6. TV-connection
7. Mobile network provider
8. Date (Month/Day/Year)
9. Time (Hours/Minutes/Seconds)
10. Maximum numbers of images (according to the
memory capacity available)
11. Number of captured images
1.6 Email/MMS Function
IMPORTANT:
In order to avail of this function, it´s necessary to have
a mobile network provider1 as well as a suitable SIM-
card1. The extra costs generated are dependent on the
rates and conditions of your provider.
Prepaid cards may also be used. Please note that it is only
possible to recharge credit through your mobile phone
and not directly from the camera. The camera operates
mobile networking on the following frequencies: 850
MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 1900 MHz. For more
information please read the section on „MMS Settings“.
This camera can send images to your mobile device
via GSM/GPRS mobile network1. It´s also possible to
program the camera to inform you per SMS when the
camera is activated.
Once you have inserted a SIM-card* one of the following
icons is displayed:
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SIM-card* inserted and functional.
SIM-card inserted but not functional due to lack of
signal or other error of communication.
If no SIM-card* is inserted no icon appears.
Please note:
Deactivate the PIN code query before inserting the SIM-
card. This can be done via the settings menu of your
mobile phone. It is not possible to deactivate the query
directly via the camera.
There are 4 possible settings for the email and MMS
function: „Send Mode“, „MMS Set“, „GPRS Set“ and
„Send to“. Using the “Send Mode” you can determine
when you get an automatic message by camera
exposure (see table in section on “Settings”). The extent
of the functionality of the “MMS Set” and “GPRS Set” is
dependant on the services available through your mobile
phone provider. When using the “Send to “ option,
simply enter the correct mobile phone number or email
address where the camera should forward the images
to.
Please note:
The SSL/TLS encryption for sending emails is not
supported by this device. Some providers require this
setting activated in order to send emails. Please ask your
Internet provider whether this function is required.
1.7 Supported formats
The SD-card* le system is normally irrelevant for use.
However one can experience difculties reading data
from the card. In this situation please format the card
again either in the camera or on your computer and it´s
ready for use.
Item Format
Image JPG
Video AVI
File format FAT32
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2. Important Safety Instructions!
• The working voltage of the camera is 6V. The camera
is supplied with 2 x 4 AA type batteries.
• Please install batteries according to polarity
displayed.
• For camera operation an SD-card* (8 MB to 32 GB) is
necessary.
• Please unlock the write-protection function before
inserting the SD-card.
• Please insert the SD-card before testing the camera
and ensure the power switch is at the OFF position.
The camera has no internal memory for saving images
or videos.
• Do not insert or remove the SD-card* or SIM-card*
when the power switch is at the ON position.
• When rst in use it is recommended to format the SD-
card via the camera.
• The camera automatically changes to USB mode
when connected to the USB port of a computer. In
this case, the SD-card* functions as an exchangeable
memory device.
• In the TEST mode the camera shuts down automatically
after 3 minutes if not in use. In this situation it´s
necessary to switch the power back on in order to
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continue working with the remote control.
• The red lter in front of the lens moves automatically
when needed. It might seem to have no real function
the way it hangs halfway over the lens. However, this
is not a camera defect as long as the image quality
remains unaffected.
3. Basic Operations
3.1 Power supply
2x4 AA type batteries* are necessary for power supply
for the camera.
Optionally, the device may be powered through an
external power supply (extra accessory).
This manual only describes use with battery power
supply.
ATTENTION!
The manufacturer does not take liability for any damage
caused by the wrong insertion of batteries or by the use
of a non-compatible power supply!
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ATTENTION!
Make sure that the power switch is at the OFF position.
Using the handle open the battery compartment and pull
it out.
Insert fully charged batteries into the compartment
according to the polarity shown in the battery slots.
Always insert two batteries with the same polarity in each
slot.
The following batteries with 1.5V output can be used:
1. High-density alkaline batteries (recommended) or
Lithium ion batteries
2. Rechargeable alkaline batteries
3. Rechargeable NiMH batteries
There are 4 battery slots.
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Two slots are combined to one group. The slots of the
two groups are marked with “1” and “2”. For normal
power supply only one group is needed but however it is
recommended to insert batteries in all the slots.
When the batteries are low the camera automatically
shuts down after two indication sounds. Please change
the batteries in time. Remove used batteries from the
device immediately! If the MMS function is activated, you
will be informed about low-battery-status.
3.2 Inserting the SD-card* and SIM-card*
Open the bottom cover. Insert the SD-card* into the card
slot with the unmarked side facing upwards. Please note
that the card can only be inserted in one direction. Make
sure that the write-protect switch of the SD-card is in
the “write” position as otherwise the camera cannot be
switched on.
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To use MMS/SMS or eMail functions, a suitable SIM-
card* must be inserted into the available card slot.
IMPORTANT:
This device operates only with Mini SIM-cards*. Micro
SIM-cards and Nano SIM-cards* are not compatible.
Please contact your mobile network provider for further
information about suitable Mini SIM-cards.
3.3 Switching the camera on
Before switching on, please pay attention to the
following:
1. Avoid temperature and motional disturbances in front
of the camera; for example air-conditioner, chimney
or other heat sources. This can have a negative effect
on the camera´s trigger function.
2. Select the camera location according to the objects
under observation. A height of 1-2 metres is generally
recommended.
3. Switch on the camera by sliding the power switch to
the ON position.
Hint:
Before switching on the camera, you can use the
integrated laser pointer to align the camera to the
required monitoring area. Read more in section on
“Laser pointer”.
After switching the camera on, the red LED indicator
blinks for approximately 10 seconds. This buffer allows
you to locate the camera according to wish. After the 10
seconds the camera automatically functions capturing
images or videos according to the selected mode.
IMPORTANT:
The remote control cannot be used when the camera is
in the “ON” position. The camera automatically captures
images or videos according to setting. The integrated
audio recorder allows you to record videos with sound.
3.4 TEST function
In order to capture user-dened imagery one can adjust
the settings by using the “TEST” function of the camera.
This is done by turning the power switch from the “OFF”
or “ON” position to the “TEST” position. Various features
such as user-dened settings, manual photography,
preview or manual MMS messaging can be selected
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accordingly through the remote control.
Hint:
The settings for automatic image capturing, MMS
messages, etc., are deactivated when the camera is
switched to “TEST” mode.
3.4.1 Manual use
In TEST mode it is possible to capture pictures or videos
manually by pressing the Tbutton on the remote
control.
Use the Tbutton to stop the manual recording.
3.4.2 View images or videos
Press OK to enter image storage. Press key to view
the previous image or key for the next.
Please note:
Videos cannot be played on the LCD screen and only
thumbnails of the videos are shown. Detailed information
of operations like deleting images or videos is described
in the section “Advanced Operations”.
3.4.3 Sending messages via MMS or by e-Mail
If the option “Manual” under menu point “Send mode” is
selected, images can be send to the set address. The
settings for “Daily report” and “Instant” under menu point
“Send mode” can only be used in the “ON” mode.
3.4.4 Switching off
Turn the power switch to the OFF position to switch the
camera off. Please note that even in the OFF mode,
the camera still consumes certain power at μA level.
Therefore, please remove the batteries if the camera will
not be used for a while.
4. Erweiterte Optionen
We know from the basic operations of the camera in
the previous chapter, that the camera has three basic
operational modes:
1. OFF mode: Power switch is in OFF position
2. ON mode: Power switch is in ON position
3. TEST mode: Power switch is in ON position
and the remote control is
connected to the camera.
The OFF mode is a specic safety mode for replacing
the SD-card or batteries and transporting the camera.
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ATTENTION:
Replace the SD-card* and SIM-card* only in the OFF
mode!
4.1 Settings
In order to avail of specic settings the remote control
has to be connected and a SD-card inserted. Now you
can change to the “TEST” mode explained before. Press
MENU on the remote control to open the “Settings”
menu on the camera´s display.
Setting items Description
Camera Mode Choice of function (Imagery or video)
Default Set Resets all customer settings to default
values
Password Set password to protect the camera
menu from unauthorized access
Send To Select a setting to send images to your
mobile phone or by e-Mail:
1. Mobile phone (MMS): Send an image
to a mobile phone via WAP
2. Email (MMS): Send an image to an
E-Mail address via WAP
Send To 3. Email (GPRS): Send an image to an
E-Mail address via SMTP. This method
of messaging is much cheaper in
some countries.
This method of messaging is much
cheaper in some countries.
Send Mode 3 different dispatch modes:
„Manual“ for the function in TEST mode,
„Daily Report“ or „Instant“ for the function
in ON mode.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that a fully functional SIM-card is
inserted.
1. „ Manual“: Select „Manual“ when using
the TEST mode. Only single images
can be sent with this function. Videos
cannot be sent.
2. “Daily Report”: This function is only
available in the ON mode. The camera
sends a text message at a specic
time with information about captured
images or videos up to that point.
If image capturing is set, you will
receive a MMS message with the last
image as well as information about
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the complete number of images that
had been captured during the last
24 hours.
If video recording is set, you will get a
SMS message with information about
the complete number of videos that
had been captured during the last
24 hours.
3. “Instant”: This function is only available
in the ON mode. The camera sends
a MMS message each time when a
new image or video had been taken.
It´s possible to select the number of
images that should be sent each day.
If you select a maximum number of
“10”, the camera will send the rst 10
images via MMS. All other images will
be stored on the SD-card.
4. “OFF”: Disable MMS function.
GPRS Set Settings for sending e-Mails via GPRS
mobile network.
In order to send e-Mails, one has to have
the correct GPRS settings (for example
server port, APN, etc.,). If you are not
familiar with these settings, please
contact your mobile and e-Mail provider
for further information and assistance.
MMS Set The camera sends MMS messages via
the GPRS mobile network. However,
your mobile phone provider must activate
the GPRS service. The camera supports
the following 4 transmission frequencies
(Quad-Band): 850 MHz, 900 MHz,
1800 MHz and 1900 MHz. In order to
send MMS messages the camera must
have the correct settings activated (for
example URL, APN, IP and Port). Please
contact your mobile phone provider
should you have difculties activating
these settings.
Timer Switch The camera can be activated for a certain
period of a day. The camera is switched
off the rest of the time.
Sense Level Choose sensitivity of PIR (Passive
infrared motion sensor).
The higher the setting, the easier the
motion sensor activates triggering. It is
recommended to use Normal mode. The
sensitivity of the PIR is strongly related to
temperature. High temperatures reduce
sensitivity. Therefore, you may need to
adjust the sensor level to an appropriate
value.
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PIR Interval Choose how long the camera should
stop functioning after each triggering.
The camera’s PIR is disabled during this
interval.
Video Length Choose duration of recording videos.
Photo Burst Choose the number of continuous shots
after each triggering.
Set Clock Set camera date and time.
Video Size Choose the video resolution, e.g.
640×480 (VGA).
Photo Size Choose the image resolution, e.g. 8MP
or 5MP.
Format Format the SD-card*. All images and
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4.1.1 Default Settings
Default settings are listed below:
Setting Items Default Settings Options Submenu
Camera Mode Image Video
Default Set Enter
Password OFF ON Set Password
Send To Phone (MMS) Email (MMS), Email (GPRS)
GPRS Set Enter Server, APN, Port
MMS Set Enter URL, APN, IP, Port
Timer Switch OFF ON Start, Stop (00:00 – 23:59)
Sense Level Normal High, Low
PIR Interval 1 Minute 0–59 Seconds, 1-60 Minutes
Video Length Avi 10 Seconds Avi 1–60 Seconds
Photo Burst 1 Photo 2 Photos, 3 Photos
Set Clock Enter Adjust Clock
Video Size 640×480 320×240
Photo Size 8MP (Megapixel) 5MP (Megapixel)
Format Enter Yes, No
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4.1.2 Set camera mode
There are two ways to set the camera mode:
1. Via shortcut key: Press to set the camera mode to
VIDEO or press to set the camera mode to Photo.
2. Via Settings menu: The following shows how to set the
camera mode to VIDEO, provided that the previous
mode was PHOTO:
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press to select MODE to change current mode.
c) Press to select VIDEO.
d) Press OK to save the current setting.
e) Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info
display.
4.1.3 Reset to default settings
Follow these steps to reset to default values:
a) Press MENU to display the set-up menu.
b) Press or to select RESET.
c) Press OK to reset to default settings and return to info
display.
d) Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info
display.
4.1.4 Set password
IMPORTANT: After password setting is activated
access is only possible through entering the correct
password. So please keep good note of your
password!
In the default setting password protection is disabled.
Follow these steps to set a password and protect your
camera menu against unauthorized access:
a) Press MENU to display the set-up menu.
b) Press or to select PASSWORD.
c) Press to select ON.
d) Press OK to display “Set Password”.
e) You will be prompted rst to enter the old password
(old) and then to enter the new password (new) two
times.
If you are setting the password for the rst time, you
cannot enter the old password. In this case press #
button to enter the next line.
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If you already set a password, you have to type in this
password and conrm with OK.
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4.1.6 MMS-dispatch (Send Mode)
You can choose between 3 different MMS dispatch
options: Use the “Manual” option when using the
camera in “TEST” mode. The 2 other options, „Daily
Report“ and „Instant“, can only be used when the “ON”
mode is set. For further information on these functions,
please read the section on “Settings”.
The following steps describe how to install the dispatch
option “Instant”, provided the camera is set to “OFF”.
a) Press MENU to display the set-up menu.
b) Press or to select SEND MODE.
c) Press to select the option „Instant“.
d) Press OK to enter the submenu.
e) Press to determine the maximum amount of
images to be transmitted. You have a choice
between the following predened options: 00-99 or
unlimited.
f) Press OK to save settings and exit the set-up menu.
Please note:
For “Daily Report” dispatch, the camera requires
information on the length of time, in hours and minutes,
which it should transmit.
g) Enter the new password (new) again and conrm
with OK.
h) Press MENU to cancel setting return to info display.
4.1.5 Set message recipient (Send To)
Here you can type in the mobile phone number or email
address of the MMS recipient. The following steps
describe how to setup MMS messaging to a mobile
phone (PHONE (MMS)), assuming that the previous
option was EMAIL (MMS):
a) Press MENU to display the set-up menu.
b) Press or to select SEND TO.
c) Press to select PHONE (MMS).
d) Press OK to display the submenu.
e) Four input elds are available for selection. You can
switch between the input elds by pressing the #
button.
Press any keys to enter the necessary numbers,
letters or special characters.
- or -
Press to delete your input.
f) Press OK to save the settings and return to info
display.
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4.1.7 GPRS/Email Set-up (GPRS Set)
The following steps describe what parameters are
necessary in order to set up email dispatch via GPRS
connection:
a) Press MENU to display the set-up menu.
b) Press oder to select MMS SET.
c) Press ENTER to enter the submenu.
d) The following entry elds must be completed:
Server1): Name of email Server (for example
smtp.domainname.de)
Port1): Port of email Server (for example 25)
APN2): Your mobile provider´s Internet APN (for
example web.providername.de)
Account and Password2): Most mobile providers
require extra user´s name and password in
order to avail of their mobile Internet service.
Email User1): User name
Email Password1): Email password.
You can switch from one entry eld to another using
the # key. Use the numeric keys to enter numbers,
letters or special characters.
- or -
Press to delete the entry.
e) Press OK to save settings and exit the set-up menu.
Please note:
Set-up can also be undertaken via computer. Further
information can be found in the section on “Easy set-up
for GPRS/Email and MMS functions”.
4.1.8 MMS Set-up (MMS Set)
IMPORTANT:
It is not possible to automatically congure the device
through transmission of data via SMS. The conguration
has to be undertaken manually.
Follow these steps to enter the necessary set-up
parameters2) for MMS dispatch:
a) Press MENU to display the set-up menu.
b) Press or to select MMS SET.
c) Press ENTER to enter the submenu.
d) The following entry elds must be completed:
URL: URL for the MMS service (max. 64
characters)
APN2): Internet APN of your mobile provider
(max. 32 characters)
IP: The IP-address of the MMS servers (max. 16
characters)
1) Please request information on set-up details from your email provider.
2) Please request information on GPRS mobile networking from your mobile provider.