Camouflage SM4-PRO User manual

Digital Wildlife Camera
SM4-PRO

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE......................................................................................................................... 2
1. GENERAL INFORMATION...................................................................................... 3
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................3
1.2 Application ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Illustration ......................................................................................................................... 4
2. QUICK START..........................................................................................................7
2.1 Batteries ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Insert TF card ....................................................................................................................7
2.3 Enter the "SET"-mode ..................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Enter Live Mode ................................................................................................................9
3. ADVANCED SETTINGS...........................................................................................9
3.1 Parameter settings ...........................................................................................................9
3.2 File format ....................................................................................................................... 13
4. WARRANTY............................................................................................................13
5. Appendix I: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION..........................................................14
6. Appendix II: PACKAGE CONTENTS....................................................................17
7. Appendix III: FAQ.................................................................................................. 18

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PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the SM4-PRO Camouflage Digital Wildlife Camera. This
product is a digital camera for wildlife recording and observation. To make our product
easy to use and have a general understanding, we have created this guide specifically
for you. This manual explains how to use this camera systematically. Read this manual
carefully before use, so that you can master the method quickly and correctly.
The contents of this manual are for reference only and use the latest information
available at the time of writing. The screen displays, illustrations, etc. used in this
manual are intended to provide a more detailed and intuitive explanation of camera
operations. Due to differences in technology development and production batches,
these may differ slightly from the camera you actually use.
If you have any questions while using this product, please contact us. We will be happy
to serve you.

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction
The Wildlife Camera (also called Scouting/Hunting Camera) is a reconnaissance device
that can be activated by a sudden change in ambient temperature caused by any
movement of human (or animal) in a particular Region Of Interest (ROI), which is
detected by a highly sensitive passive infrared (PIR) sensor and then automatically
records high-quality photos or HD video clips. The camera can reach more applications
through the timer, interval, and other function settings.
Main Features:
1) 90-degree camera lens.
2) Optional 1/3/5/8/12/16 Mega-pixel high-quality resolution.
3) The trigger time reaches up to 0.6 seconds.
4) Build-in 2.36” TFT color screen to review photos and videos.
5) Support SD Card up to 32GB (64GB is possible).
6) Waterproof IP66.
7) Perform in the most extreme temperatures from -22°F to 158°F
8) 38pcs IR LEDs.
9) The date, time, temperature, and moon phase can be stamped in the picture.
10) In the “Camera + Video” Mode, the camera takes both pictures and video at every
trigger event.
11) In the Time-lapse setting, the camera automatically and constantly takes
pictures/videos at the specified interval. It’s very useful when observing plants

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flowering, birds building nests, or when monitoring unattended properties such as
parking lots/yards. This feature can be used together with the Timer feature to
meet your timetable
12) Auto power offin 10 minutes while no keypad controlling.
13) Extremely long in-field battery life (in standby mode, up to 6 months with 8*AA
batteries).
14) The serial Number function enables you to code locations in the photos. This helps
multi-camera users identify the location when reviewing the photos.
15) Lockable and password protected.
16) Color pictures in the daytime, and monochrome pictures at night, switched
automatically.
1.2 Application
For hunting, trail animals’ trace or habit.
For wildlife observation and research, 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, office, and community.
All other indoor and outdoor surveillance where invasion evidence is needed.
1.3 Illustration
Figure 1-1 shows the front view of the camera
Figure 1-2 shows the bottom and the side view of the camera
Figure 1-3 shows the back view of the camera
Figure 1-4 shows the inside view of the camera

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IR-LED
Lock hole
Lens
PIR-sensor
TF-card slot
USB port
Battery compartment
DC-port
Tripod nut
Figure 1-1: Front View
Figure 1-2: Bottom and Side View

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Figure 1-3: Back View
Figure 1-4: Inside View
Keypad
TFT screen
Lock buckle
Strap hole

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Note:
1) The camera provides the following connections for external devices: USB port, SD
card slot, and external DC power in jack. The 3-way Power/Mode Switch is used to
select the main operation modes: OFF, ON, and SET.
2) LED lights Indicator: red light for PIR monitoring; green light for taking photos or
videos.
2. QUICK START
2.1 Batteries
To supply power, it is recommended to use 4xAA or 8xAA high-performance alkaline
batteries. Make sure the polarity matches the sign on the cover.
If you are not using the camera for an extended period, please remove batteries from
the camera to avoid possible acid leaks that may damage the camera.
Alternatively, the camera can run on an external (6V/2A) DC power supply, solar power
supply, etc.
On “SET” mode when the battery power level gets low, the message “Low Battery” will
show on the TFT screen.
2.2 Insert TF card
The camera does not come with internal memory. So it will not work without a TF
memory card. Check the TF card before inserting it into the card slot. The supported
memory capacity is up to 32GB. If you use a card capable of above 32GB, make sure
you test it before putting the camera in use.

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2.3 Enter the "SET"-mode
Switch to the “SET” position to enter the Set mode. In this mode, you can take pictures
or video clips like a regular digital camera or enter the Menu to set up parameters. On
the keypad there are four “shortcut” functional keys (see Figure 2-1) working as below:
Figure 2-1: Keypad View
Press the “UP” key to set the camera to shoot video clips.
Press the “DOWN” key to set the camera to take pictures.
Press the “RIGHT” key to manually trigger the shutter. A photo or video (depending
on the camera setting) will be taken and saved to the SD card.
Press the “OK” key to review/playback photos/videos on the LCD screen. Use the
“UP” and “DOWN” keys to navigate.
Press the “MENU” key to set up photos and videos when reviewing photos/ videos.
You can Delete one /Delete All /Slide Show /Protect the photos and videos you
want.

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2.4 Enter Live Mode
Switch to the ON position to enter the live mode. The Motion Indicator will flash green
for about 15 seconds and the camera starts working by itself without any manual
handling. It will at once shoot pictures or record videos when animals or other objects
enter the PIR area of the sensor. If the game roams away after entering the PIR area of
the sensor, the camera will power offand enter standby mode.
Press the “RIGHT” key can enter live mode quickly when the switch is at the “ON”
position.
Note:
In general, you are recommended to place the camera 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) above
the ground.
To avoid potential false triggers due to temperature and motion disturbances, please do
not aim the camera at a heat source (i.e. the sun) or nearby tree branches and limbs.
The ideal direction to aim at is North or South. Also, remove any limbs close to the front
of the camera.
3. ADVANCED SETTINGS
The trail camera comes with preset manufacturer settings. You can change the settings
to meet your requirements. Please make sure that the camera is in SET mode.
3.1 Parameter settings
Press the “MENU” key to enter/exit the menu. 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 “OK” to save the change. Otherwise,
you will lose your new setting.

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Parameter
Settings
(Bold=default)
Description
Mode
Camera
Video
Camera+Video
Select whether still photos or video clips are
taken. In Cam+Video mode, can first take
photos and then shoot videos afterward.
Language
Enter
English/Chinese/French/Norwegian/Deutsch/
Spanish/Portuguese/Japanese/Russian/Finnish/
Italian/Czech/Romanian/Svenska/Slovak
Photo
Resolution
16MP
12MP
8MP
5MP
3MP
1MP
Select the desired resolution for photos from 1 to
16 megapixels.
Higher resolution produces better quality photos
but creates larger files that take more of the TF
card capacity. Besides, larger files require a
longer time to write to the TF card, which will
slightly slow the shutter speed.
Video
Resolution
1920x1080
1280x720
720x480
640x480
320x240
Select video resolution (pixels per frame). Higher
resolution produces better quality videos but
creates larger files that take more of the TF card
capacity.
Photo No.
01 Photo.
02 Photo.
03 Photo.
Select the number of photos taken in sequence
per trigger in Camera mode. Please also refer
to the Interval parameter.
Video
Length
AVI 5s,
optional from 3s
to 30s
Videos are in AVI format that can be played back
on most video players.

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Interval
1 min,
optional from
5s tot 60min
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 TF card from filling up with too
many redundant images.
Sense Level
Normal,
High,
Low
Select the sensitivity of the PIR sensor. The High
setting suits indoors and environments with little
interference, while the Normal/Low suits
outdoors and environments with more
interference.
Temperature also affects the sensitivity. The
High setting is suitable when the ambient
temperature is warm, and the Low setting is
helpful in cold weather.
Set Date/Time
Enter
Press Enter to set up the date and time
Date Stamp
Off
Date
Date/Time
Select Date/Time if you want the date & time
imprinted in every photo.
Select Date if you want the date imprinted in
every photo.
Select Offto stop the date & time imprinted
Timer
On
Off
Select On if you only want the camera to work
within a specified 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
period the camera will not be triggered or take
photos/videos.

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Time Lapse
On
Off
If set On, 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.
Password
Set
On
Off
Set up a password to protect your camera from
unauthorized users.
Serial No.
On
Off
Select On to assign a serial number to each
camera you have. You can use a combination of
4 digits to record the location in the photos (e.g.
1234 for Yellow Stone Park).
This helps multi-camera users identify the
location when reviewing the photos.
Audio
On
Off
The default setting is On. When it is on, the
camera can record voice, otherwise, the video
will be silent.
SD card
Storage
Stop saving
when full
Cycle storage
Select the loop mode to overwrite the previous
file to continue working when the TF card is full.
Format
Yes
No
All files will be deleted after formatting the TF
card, Highly recommend you format the TF card
if it has been used previously on other devices.
Caution: make sure the wanted files on the TF
card have been backed up first!
Default
Setting
Yes
No
Press OK Enter to return all your previous
settings to the manufacturer defaults.
Version
Enter
Look through the version of the camera.

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3.2 File format
The camera stores photos and videos in the folder \DCIM\100MEDIA in the TF card.
Photos are saved with filenames like DSCF0001.JPG and videos like DSCF0001.AVI.
In the ON mode, you can use the provided USB cable to download the files to a
computer. Or you can put the TF card into a TF card reader, plug in a computer, and
browse the files on the computer without downloading.
The AVI video files can be played back on most popular media players, such as
Windows Media Player, Quick Time, etc.
4. WARRANTY
We take great pride in our products. We always stand behind our promises. We provide
a leading warranty term and service. By buying our product, you are covered under a
limited warranty.
We guarantee our products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a
limited warranty of the original purchase date. This warranty does not cover consumer-
caused damage such as misuse, abuse, improper handling or installation, or repairs
attempted by someone other than our authorized technicians.
We will, at our option during the warranty period, repair your camera or replace it with
the same or comparable model free of change. This warranty only extends to the
original retail buyer from our authorized dealer. Purchase is required to receive
warranty benefits. The warranty on any replacement product provided under the original
warranty shall be for the remaining portion of the warranty period applicable to the
original product.
This warranty extends solely to failures due to defects in materials or workmanship
under normal use. It does not cover the normal wear of the product.
If you need to return a product under this warranty, please contact your dealer or our
distributor.

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5. Appendix I: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model
Parameters
Image Sensor
3 Mega Pixels Color CMOS
Max.
Pixel Size
4608 x 3456
Lens
F=1.8; FOV=90°; Auto IR-Cut
IR Flash
940 nm IR LED
LCD screen
2.36-inch TFT color screen
Keypad
6 Keys, 1 Switch
Memory
TF Card (8 MB~32 GB)
Picture
Resolution
16MP; 12MP; 8MP; 5MP; 3MP; 1MP
Video
Resolution
1920x1080: 30fps; 1280x720: 30fps;
720x 480: 30fps; 640x 480: 30fps; 320x 240: 30fps
PIR Sensing
Sensitivity
High/Normal/Low
PIR Sensing
Distance
65 ft./20 m (Below 77 °F/25 °C at the normal level)
PIR Sensing
Angle
60°
Operation
Mode
Day/Night

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Trigger Time
0.6 Seconds (When using the 2GB TF card)
Trigger
Interval
5 sec - 60 min
Shooting
Numbers
1-3
Video Length
3-30 sec
Camera +
Video
First, take Picture then Video
Playback
Zoom In
1-8 times
Time Stamp
On/Off
Time
On/Off; Timer Set
Password
4-Digit Numbers
Device Serial
No.
4-Digit Numbers
Time Lapse
1 Second-24 Hours
Audio
On/Off
Language
English/ Chinese/ French/ Norwegian/ Deutsch/ Spanish/
Portuguese/ Japanese/ Russian/ Finnish/ Italian/ Czech/
Romanian/ Svenska/Slovak
Power Supply
4XAA; Expandable to 8xAA
Stand-by
Current
<0.1 mA

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Standby Time
4-8 months (4xAA - 8xAA)
Auto Power
Off
Auto power offin 10 minutes while no Keypad controlling
Power
Consumption
150 mA (+800 mA when IR LED lights up); at 6 V DC
Low Battery
Alarm
4.5 V
Interface
USB; TF Card slot; 6 V DC external
Mounting
Strap; Tripod Nail
Waterproof
IP66
Operation
Temperature
-22~+158 °F/-30~+70 °C
Operation
Humidity
5% ~ 95%
Certificate
FCC & CE & RoHS

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6. Appendix II: PACKAGE CONTENTS
Digital camera:
1 piece
USB cable:
1 piece
Camera belt:
1 piece
User manual:
1 piece

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7. Appendix III: FAQ
Question
Answer
Forgot Password/
Factory Reset
Press the “MENU” + “OK” key and hold, then turn it on,
toggle the switch to SET position, and turn it off. The
camera is restored to the factory defaults, all previous
parameter settings made including any password will be
cleared. Please use it with caution.
Night video is
unavailable in
low voltage
When the camera is turned on, there is a “Night video is
unavailable in low voltage” prompt, indicating that the
voltage has been low. When the battery voltage is less
than 4.5V, the infrared light cannot be opened, and at
night, the camera cannot take pictures and video. The
infrared LED power consumption is very large. Under
normal circumstances, it is recommended to set the
recording time to be shorter, or when necessary, during
the day, the camera does not need to turn on the infrared
light, still can record the video properly.

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Document version: 2022-11-16
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