Brinno BirdWatchCam User manual
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Brinno Incorporated’s BirdWatchCam User Manual
User Manual
Brinno Incorporated’s BirdWatchCam User Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Brinno BirdWatchCam. The Brinno BirdWatchCam
is designed to allow you to capture all those bird photos you miss when when
you’re not there. It’s comes complete with everything you need to begin capturing
beautiful bird photos and is easy to set up and use. Lets get started.
1- BirdWatchCam
2- Mounting unit
(Comes attached to
the BirdWatchCam)
3- 2 Rubber straps
4- Measuring tape
5- User manual
6- 2 GB SD Card
7- 4 AA batteries
Package Contents
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1. Remove the BirdWatchCam from the package
2. Check to make sure that all the contents are
included.
3. Open up the BirdWatchCam by placing it suction
cup side down on a at surface and lifting up
rmly on the door latch where it says “PULL”.
4. Insert the 4 AA batteries included in the package
following the polarity markings ( + - ) inside the
camera
5. Insert SD card into the BirdWatchCam (2GB SD
card included in package).
6. Close the BirdWatchCam.
How to set up your Brinno BirdWatchCam
7. Now you are ready to begin the BirdWatchCam
mounting process.
8.The three pre-set distances, 1.5 Meters, 2 Meters and
3 Meters are clearly marked on the measuring tape
included in the package.
9. Once you have decided on the mounting distance
from your bird feeder, use the measuring tape to
locate your BirdWatchCam correctly.
10. Once you have chosen your mounting distance
simply adjust the focus distance by turning the lens
to the matching setting, 1.5 M, 2M, 3M.
11. Now you want to pre-target the BirdWatchCam.
Press the laser pointer button on the top of the
BirdWatchCam and aim it at the mid point of the
feeder or area you want to take photos of.
(READ WARNING
BEFORE USING)
Mounting hole
Mounting Unit
Friction Lock
Door Latch
Suction cup
Laser Pointer
Optical lens
Motion Sensor
Power Button
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The BirdWatchCam targets and photographs birds
within a 9 inch wide X 12 inch high area from all
three pre-set distances. Both the Passive Infra Red
Motion Detection System and the Camera Optical
System are set to work within this targeted area.
This gives you those beautiful close up photos
regardless of which distance you choose.
***(Please note that the laser pointer is soley
intended for targeting the camera. It is NOT
intended for any other use, and could be harmful
if pointed at another person. Please see warning
label on camera.)
Once you have your BirdWatchCam at the proper
distance, and pre-targeted you are ready to mount
it on your prefered surface.
The mounting unit will detach from the camera
itself if you choose to mount the BWC on a tripod
you will need to remove the mounting unit.
To remove the mounting unit simply grip the
camera rmly in one hand and pull down on the
mounting unit until it slides free. It is remounted by
sliding it back into place.
It is not necessary to remove the mounting unit to
use the mounting methods noted below.
You may choose to use the mounting straps to
wrap around a tree or pole to mount the camera.
You may use the screwnail holes in the mounting
unit to hang the camera.
You may use the suction cups to adhere to a clean
flat surface. ( we recommend using one of the
straps as a safety line when using the suction cups )
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Once you have the BirdWatchCam mounted it can
be adjusted by releasing the locking mechanism
on the mounting unit by turning the friction lock
counterclockwise and swiveling it left or right and
up or down while holding the laser pointer button
down.
Once positioned correctly, simply lock it into
position by turning the friction lock clockwise.
We strongly suggest taking a series of test photos
to ensure that the BirdWatchCam is set up and
targeted properly.
Now you have the BirdWatchCam mounted where
you want it and its time to take pictures.
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On the front of the BirdWatchCam, at the bottom
under the bevel, there are three LED lights.
These LEDs allow you to monitor the status of the
camera without having to move the camera from its
mounted position.
Each LED supports a different function:
Green LED light: Power ON/OFF status
Red LED light: Low Battery Level
Blue LED light: Low Memory Level
To turn on the BirdWatchCam:
Press and hold the orange power button on the front
of the camera until the green LED lights up.
NOTE: IF THE SD CARD IS FULL OR THE
BATTERIES ARE EMPTY THE CAMERA WILL NOT
TURN ON.
After approximately one minute the green LED will
turn off and the camera is ready to detect motion.
NOTE: **The Green LED will also ash every 15
seconds to indicate that the camera is running properly
and is ready to take photos.
Anytime a bird ( or any warm-blooded creature )
enters the targeted 9 inch X 12 inch area, the camera
will wake up and take 20 photos within approximately
20 seconds and then go back to sleep. This preserves
your batteries until the next activation.
The Green LED will turn on when motion is detected,
and will icker for 20 seconds while pictures are
captured and stored on the SD memory card.
To turn off the BirdWatchCam, press and hold the
orange power button until the green LED ickers and
then turns off.
BirdWatchCam Operation:
If the camera has turned itself off due to a low battery
or a nearly full SD card, the next time the power
button is pressed, the red or blue LED will turn on and
will stay on until the green LED ashes.
If the SD card is full or is missing, the red LED will turn
on for a few seconds, and then the camera will turn off.
If the battery is too low, the blue LED will turn on for a
few seconds then the camera will turn off.
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Setting up the time/date for
your BirdWatchCam:
a-The Time/Date program is preloaded onto the
SD card included with your BirdWatchCam. ( if you
have misplaced your SD card you can down load the
Time/Date Program from www.brinno.com
b-Insert the SD card into your computer.
c-An icon titled ”BWCSetClk” will appear on your
screen.
d-Click on this icon to open the set up program.
Follow the directions to select the time/date settings
for your BirdWatchCam.
e-Three installation options are provided.
The No Questions Asked Installation option is the
standard installation and asks no technical questions.
Follow the prompts on your computer screen.
The next step is to read the user agreement. If you
agree, then click “Yes, I do”.
The software will be loaded onto your laptop and
you can click the “thanks” button to complete the
installation.
A le will be created called BWCSetClk, if you click
on the icon that says “shortcut” it will open the time/
date setting program.
At this point you can set your time and date on your
BirdWatchCam, as well as chose the primary drive
that you will use to store your photos.
The Select Components and Install option allows
you to select which components you install. Note
you can rerun this installation program at anytime
once you have installed the software.
Follow the directions and make your choices
carefully.
Now when you look at each photo you will see the
time and date stamp so you know who is activating
you camera and when!
The Do Not Install option is to not install the time/
date stamp setup program on your system.
A viewer Program can be installed off the SD card.
There are three installation options
The No Questions Asked Installation option is the
standard installation and asks no technical questions.
Follow the prompts on your computer screen
The Create Portable Installation option allows you
to install the application onto an SD Card or USB
Flash drive for use on another Computer or Digital
Picture Frame
The Advanced Options Installation allows you to
monitor and adjust the installation in detail.
Please note that the photos can be viewed on any
windows media player as well.
Once you have tested and setup your BirdWatchCam
you are READY to begin capturing all the birding action
in your backyard!
Setting up your Viewer Program
If you have any questions or problems setting up your
Brinno BirdWatchCam please contact the sales staff
where you purchsed our product or please feel free
to email us at Brinno Incorporated directly as we are
happy to help:
customerservice@brinno.com
Please Visit our website:
www.brinno.com
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customerservice@brinno.com
Brinno Incorporated:
2417 SW Danbury Lane,
Palm City, Florida 34990
United States
Phone: 1-772-924-0034
Fax: 1-772-872-3032
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