Dsoon H8201 User manual

Dsoon Model: H8201
User Manual
H8201 Trail Camera
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Contents
Parts Of The Camera.................................................3
Power Supply.............................................................4
Inserting Memory Card.............................................4
Basic Operation........................................................5
Turn On And Off The Camera......................................5
System Setup............................................................5
Operating On Test Mode........................................13
Aligning The Camera...............................................15
Working Mode...........................................................16
Day Mode.................................................................16
Night Mode...............................................................17
Using The Wall Bracket.......................................17
Connecting To TV....................................................19
Download Files To The Computer..........................20
Simple Trouble Shooting........................................21
Warranty...................................................................23

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new device. You have
selected a high-quality product. The operating instruction is one
constituent of this product. It contains important information
about safety,use and disposal.
Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all operating
and safety instructions. Use this product onlyas described and
only for the specified areas of application.
Copyright
This documentation is subject to copyright protection.
Any copying or reproduction, including extracts thereof, and the
reproduction of images (even in a modified state), is only
permitted with the written authorisation of the manufacturer.
Intended Use
This device is intended only for recording digital photos and
videos, particularly for observing wildlife. Itis not intended for
any other use or for uses extending beyond those stated. This
device is notintended for use in commercial or industrial
environments.
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The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused
by failure to observe these instructions, improper use,
incompetent repairs, making unauthorised modifications or for
using unapproved replacement parts. The operator alone bears
liability.
When the equipment will be placed in the outdoor filming, rapid
changes in the weather could lead to error record.
Safety
Please read below safety precautions carefully before using the
camera.
·Do not try to disassemble the product case. Only authorized
technician can repair the product.
·The camera will be hot after using for too long time.This is
normal.
·Please use the accessory provided by our factory.

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Parts Of The Camera
1.Display Screen
2.Up/Video Button
3.Shot Button
4.Right Button
5.OK Button
6.Speaker
7.Menu Button
8.Left Button
9.Playback Button
10.Down/Photo Button
11.Micro SD Card Slot
12.AV Jack
13.USB Jack
14.OFF-TEST-ON
Mode Button
15.Infrared LEDs
16.Day Camera
17.Front Motion Sensor
18.Side Motion Sensor
19.Status Indicator
20.Night Camera
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Power Supply
Please install batteries before using the camera.
♦Open the camera case and remove the battery cover. Install 8
pieces of 1.5V AA brand batteries. Please make sure the
electrode is correct.
♦If the camera is in low power, please connect the camera to a
power adapter(not provide) for power supply.
Inserting Memory Card
Please prepare a Micro SD card and insert it into the camera for
saving more files. Before recording, please format the memory
card first.
♦Support Micro SD card,up to 512 GB. Suggest to use at least
class 6 or above high speed card.
Close the
battery cover

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♦To avoid malfunction, the memory card should be far away
water, strong vibration,dust, hot source and direct sunlight.
♦Do not insert the memory card forcibly. Please refer to the
marking on the camera.
♦For the first time use, please wait for the memory card
temperature reach the ambient temperature.The camera will be
short-circuit influenced by environment temperature and
humidity. Please notice protection for the camera when using it
outdoor.
♦If the capacity of memory card is full,the camera will stop
recording automatically and the LEDs will go out.
♦Press the edge of the card gently to pop-up the TF card.
Basic Operation
Turn OnAnd Off The Camera
Switch the Mode Button to“Test/On”to turn on the camera.
Switch the Mode Button to “Off” to turn off the camera.
System Setup
Switch Mode Button to “Test”, then you can set the system
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1. Press Video/Photo button to switch between these two
modes.
2. Press Menu button to open the setup menu.
3. Press Up/Down button to scan all menu. Then press OK
button to enter the options interface.
4. Press Up/Down button to scan all options. And press OK
button to confirm options.
5. Press Menu button again to turn back to last menu or exit the
setup menu.
Setup menu and functions are as below:
Mode
Set the working mode. In capture mode,the camera just take
pictures. In Video mode,the camera just record video. In
capture&video mode,the camera will take a photo first,then start
to record video.
Options：【Photo】/【Video】/【Photo&Video】.
Day Photo Resolution
Set the still image resolution.
Options：
【20MP(5200x3900P)】【16MP(4608x3456P)】
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【12MP(4000x3000P)】【8MP(3264x2448P)】
【5MP(2592x1944P)】【3MP(2048x1536P)】
【1MP(1280x960P)】
Night Photo Resolution
Set the still image resolution.
Options：【(1920x1080P)】【1280x720P)】【640x480P)】.
Photo Series
Set the photo number of continuous shooting. In photo mode,
the camera will take photos continuously.
Options：【1 photo】/【2photos in series】/【3 photos in series】
/【10 photos in series】.
Day Video Resolution
Set the video resolution. The bigger the resolution is ,the longer
the video time can be stored.
Options：【3840x2160P】/【2688x1520P】/【1920x1080P】/
【1280x720P】/【1280x720P 60FPS】/【848x480P】/【720x480P】
/【640x480P】/【320x240P】.
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Night Video Resolution
Set the video resolution. The bigger the resolution is ,the longer
the video time can be stored.
Options：【1920x1080P】/【1280x720P】/【640x480P】.
Day TLVideo Resolution
Set the resolution of time lapse video .
Options:【5200x3900P】/【4608x3456P】/【4416x3312P】/
【4000x3000P】/【3648x2736P】/【3264x2448P】/【3072x2304P】
/【2592x1944P】/【2048x1536P】.
Night TLVideo Resolution
Set the resolution of time lapse video .
Options:【1920x1080P】/【1280x720P】.
Video Length
Set the duration of recording a video clip. The shortest time is 3
seconds and the longest time is 10 minutes.
Options：3 seconds~10 minutes.
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Audio Recording
Open this function,the camera will record audio when recording
video.
Options：【On】/【Off】.
Shot Lag
Set the time of delay shooting when the camera detects the
motion. Within the selected time, the camera will not record any
image or video. Itcan avoid to store too much same events and
save more capacity.
Options：5 seconds~60 minutes.
Side Motion Sensors
Open/close the side motion sensors.
Options:【On】/【Off】.
Sensitivity Motion Sensors
Set the sensitivity of the sensors. Environmental impact is small
indoors, you can choose “Low”. In outdoor, choose “Middle”
in normal condition. Choose “High”if the environment impact
is huge outdoors. The temperature can also influence the
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Set
Target recording time
Start
：Stop：
Hr
：Min Hr：Min
00
00 00 00
MENU Back OK Select
Settings
Set time lapse
Hr：Min ：Sec
00 00 30
Notification:Motion
sensors deactivated
MENU Back OK Select
sensor sensitivity. “High Sensitivity”applies to mild
environment. ”Low Sensitivity ”applies to cold environment.
Options：【Low】/【Middle】/【High】.
Target Recording Time
Set the target recording time . As shown in below picture, you
can set the start and stop time. The camera will work just in the
stated time slot. In other time,
the camera will keep in standby
state.
Options：【On】/【Off】.
Time Lapse
In Time lapse menu, there are
three options as below.
[Normal]: The camera will take
pictures automatically as per set
time interval. For example,set
the interval time to 1 hour, the
camera will take a photo each
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a plant blooms, the camera will take 24 photos in 24 hours to
record the whole process ofblooming.
[TL Video]:You can set the interval time.The time range isfrom
1 second to 24 hours. For example, set the interval to 1 hour,
the camera will take a photo each hour. Ifthe camera works for
24 hours,there will be 24 photos. These photos will be
converted into a video.
[Off]: Close the time lapse function.
Language
Set the language display on screen.
Options：【English】/【Deutsch】/【Dansk】/【Suomi】/【Svenska】
【español】/【French】/【Italian】/【Nederlands】/【Portuguese】
/【Simplified Chinese】/【Traditional Chinese】/【Japanese】.
Endless Capture
Set the camera to record video in loop,it will loop shooting, the
earliest document will be deleted when the card is nearly full,
infinite loop.
Options：【On】/【Off】.
Time & Date
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Set the date and time of camera.
The date format: dd/mm/yyyy,yyyy/mm/dd，mm/dd/yyyy.
The time format: 24h，12h.
Press Left/Right button to choose the item.Press Up/Down
button to adjustthe value. And press OKbutton to confirm.
Options：【Set time&date】/【Time format】/【Date format】.
Photo Stamp
Stamp the date&time on the photos or not.
Options：【Time&date】/【Date】/【Off】.
Password Protection
Set the power-on password of the camera. The password is
four digits, each digit ranges from 0 to 9 or Ato Z.
If you forget the password, please reset the camera. Then all
parameters will reset to the factory settings re-flash.
Options：【On】/【Off】.
Beep Sound
Open/close the button sound.
Options：【On】/【Off】.
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Format Memory Card
Formatting the memory card will delete all data permanently.
Before using a new memory card or a card that has been used
in another device previously ,please format the memory card.
Options：【Yes】/【No】.
Serial NO.
Set the unique serial number for the camera. The number is
four digits，each digit ranges from 0 to 9 or Ato Z.
Options：【On】/【Off】.
Reset Settings
Restore the camera to factory default settings including
password,serial number and so on. All settings will be deleted.
Options：【Yes】/【No】.
Version
Look up the Firmware information of the camera.
Operating On Test Mode
Switch the Mode Button to “Test”. (if the camera isturned on in
a bright environment, the day camera will be turned on; if the
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camera is turned on in a dark environment, the night camera
will be turned on).In this mode,you can take photos, record
video and playback files manually.
♦Take Photos：Press Photo button to switch to photo mode.
Press Shot button to take a picture.
♦Record Video：Press Video button to switch to video
mode.Press Shot button to start to record a video clip. Press
Shot button again to stop recording.
♦Playback：Press Playback button to enter the playback
interface. Press Up/Down button to scan photos or video. When
playback video, press OK button to play the video. Press OK
button again to have a pause. Press Menu button to stop
playback. Press Playback button again to exit the playback
mode.
Playback Menu：
1）Delete current file：Delete the current photo or video.
Options：【Cancel】/【Delete】.
2）Delete all files：Delete all photo and video files in the
memory card. Options：【Cancel】/【Delete】.
3）Activate slide show：Playback the photos in slide way.
Each photo display 3 seconds. Press OK button to stop playing.

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4）Write protect：Lock thefile. It can avoid accident deletion.
Options：【Write-protect current file】/【Write-protect allfiles】
/【Unlock current file】/【Unlock allfiles】.
Aligning The Camera
In test mode you can adjust the optimum exposure angle and
the range of the motion sensors. During alignment, consider
whether the use of the side motion sensors may be useful for
attaining the desired observation results. You can activate/
deactivate the side motion sensors using the above-described
menu.
Please adjust the camera as follows:
1. Fasten the camera to a tree or similar object at a height of
1–2 meters and align the camera in the desired direction. Then
move slowly from one side of the target area to the other side.
While doing this, monitor the motion display.
2. If this lights turn green,you are detected by one of the
activated side motion sensors. Iflights turn red, you are
detected by the front motion sensor .By this way, you can align
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Working Mode
Switch the Mode Button to “On”. After turn on the camera,the
screen will display 15 seconds countdown. Then the LEDs and
screen will go out. The camera begins to operate independently
and enter standby mode.
If the wild animals enter the detection range of the motion
sensors , the camera will be activated and detect the motion
trail.
If the wild animals continue to move to the detection zone of the
sensor, The camera will be activated immediately,and
according to the working mode set in the menu, take photo or
video or take photo + video, after shooting, the camera will
return to standby mode; the camera will delay the interval
according to the motion sensing set in the menu Time, waiting
for the next sensor trigger and shooting.
Day mode
In the daytime or in a brighter environment, the camera
automatically turns on the daytime camera to shoot
high-resolution color images with normal brightness during the
day.
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Night Mode
At night or in a darkenvironment, the camera automatically
turns on the night camera, andinfrared LEDs will turn on
automatically toprovide necessary light for taking pictures. This
makes it ispossible to taking picture at a distance about 3mto
20m without overexposing the at night. However, reflective
objects such astraffic signs can cause overexposure if they are
located within the recording range.
In night mode,the pictures just can display white and black but it
can shoot high-brightness, high-definition, low-noise images in
a dark environment atnight..
When record a video for long time in the evening, the low
voltage may have a great influence on the stability ofthe
machine. Do not record video with low voltage in the evening.
Using The Wall Bracket
You can mount the camera permanently on a wall or tree using
the supplied wall bracket. Before mounting the wall bracket you
should ensure that all existing screws are tight.The best
installation height distance from the ground about 1 meter.
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