Exodus RIVAL User manual

RIVAL

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WE JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS
First and foremost… If you’re reading this, you’ve used your
hard earned dollars to support Exodus and our mission to build
better hunting products and experiences with our customers
top of mind! We humbly and graciously want to thank you!
In the Exodus Rival user resource guide you’ll nd everything
you need to know to get the most out of your camera for years
to come. You can also nd additional technical and strategic
content on the resources below:
CONTACTING EXODUS
For camera related inquiries and support you can call or text our
direct customer service line 330-367-7598 Monday - Friday from
9AM - 5PM EST. You can also reach out via email to
[e-mail]
Model - EOGTC006
Model Name - Exodus Rival A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
4..............The Exodus Advantage and Warranty
6..............Exodus Rival SD Card Requirements
6..............Exodus Rival Battery Requirements
6..............Exodus Rival SIM Card Requirements
7...............Setting Up Your Exodus Rival
9...............The Exodus Rival On Camera Controls
11..............Exodus Rival Settings
14.............Exodus Rival Format Function
14.............Exodus Rival Default Reset
15.............How To Update FW

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The Exodus Advantage is home of the industry’s rst 5 year trail
camera warranty and still the only to offer accidental damage
and theft policies. During that time period, if any failures occur
due to manufacturing under normal working conditions we will
repair or replace your camera with the same model. If the same
model is not available, we’ll substitute another model at equal
value. Replacements will carry out the balance of the remaining
original warranty period. Policies are non-transferable and
intended for the original purchaser.
Warranty exclusion include improper installation and/or use,
product abuse, alterations or modications not performed by
Exodus Outdoor Gear, poor handling, misuse, accidents, re,
ood events, shock, power failures/surges, battery failure, bug
damage, lightning or other weather caused incidents. Damage
of the device from mentioned or related causes will fall under
the 50% off accidental damage and theft policy. This warranty
does not cover cosmetic wear and depreciation and does
not cover damage or loss as a result of transportation of the
product. The 50% off damage and theft warranty is valid one
time per original warranty period.
For full policy details click here.
The Exodus Advantage and Warranty

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On the outside of your camera there will be a warranty QR code
to scan for product registration. Use the production number
as the serial number. Your camera must be registered within
30 days of purchase for valid warranty policies. There are no
exceptions as you have to remove the QR sticker to use the
camera. You can also register your camera now by clicking here.
QR CODE
SERIAL NUMBER

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The Exodus Rival can support up to a 128GB SD. With remote
management, we recommend a 32GB Exodus brand SD
available here (link) or any major American brand SD with
speeds no faster than 120Mb/s.
Just a reminder…It’s best to start with a new freshly formatted
SD card. Never remove the SD card while the camera is ON. SD
cards should never be put into/used in multiple devices such as
cameras, card readers, or misc devices. For additional SD best
practices click here.
Exodus Rival SD Card Requirements
For internal power, only Lithium AA batteries are to be used
in the Exodus Rival. Any usage with any other internal power
source can cause damage to the device and such damage will
not be covered under warranty.
For external power, only external 12v 1a DC sources can be used.
You can view our external power source products here.
Exodus Rival Battery Requirements
The Exodus Rival will only accept certied SIM cards authorized
for associated networks. Attempting to use any different SIM
cards can cause damage to the device and void the warranty.
If a new SIM is needed they can be purchased through our
website. If a new SIM installation is required, please carefully
Exodus Rival SIM Card Requirements

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note the orientation for proper installation, any damages caused
to the SIM socket by improper installation is not warrantiedOn
the outside of your camera there will be a warranty QR code to
scan for product registration. Use the production number as the
serial number. Your camera must be registered within 30 days
of purchase for valid warranty policies. There are no exceptions
as you have to remove the QR sticker to use the camera. You
can also register your camera now by clicking here.
Note: We recommend that you register and activate your
camera at home rather than in the eld if possible.
• Insert 8 AA Lithium batteries into the battery housing
• Insert a new SD card meeting the Exodus Rival
requirements
• Screw the antenna on to the camera, making sure the
rubber gasket is in place, and the antenna is hand tight.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
• You can leave the camera powered OFF until registration
and activation is completed
Register and Activate
Mobile APP
Open the Scoutek Mobile App
Click the Register Camera button
Click Scan QR Code
Scan the QR Code sticker inside the Rival housing
SETTING UP YOUR EXODUS RIVAL

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Website
Go to www.scoutek.com and Sign In
Click the Register Camera button
Select Exodus Rival A
Referencing the QR code sticker inside the camera housing,
enter the required information
Name your camera and click Register Camera
*If you have multiple cameras to register click Register Another
Once all cameras have been registered, click Activate for each
Select the desired data plan
Proceed through the checkout process
Once activation is completed you will be notied with an
activation successful status.
activation QR

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The Rival’s main switch has 3 positions
Online - Camera will operate via cellular network when properly
activated and setup. All settings will be controlled through the
mobile app.
Off - Camera is powered OFF
Ofine (SD) - Camera will run as a standard SD card camera and
operate to the settings on the SD card
The Exodus Rival On
Camera Controls

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LED Camera Status Display
Battery Level Icon
Green: >66%
Yellow: 33 - 66%
Solid Red: 15-33%
Blinking Red: <15%
*Battery Icon should show GREEN at all time with proper power
Signal Level Icon
Green: 4-5 bars
Yellow: 2-3 bars
Red: 0-1 bar
*The Rival must have a min of 2 bars of service for function. Like
any cellular device, overall function and performance will be
dictated by the available signal.
Connectivity Level Icon
Blinking Green: Attempting to connect
Solid Green: Successful connection and properly registered
Yellow: Successful connection but improperly registered
Red: No connection (No Sim Card, No signal, Inactive, etc)
Rival System Status - Front LED
Solid Red: No SD
Blinking Red: Firmware is updating
Solid Green: PIR detection - this is only active for 60 seconds
when the Rival is rst powered ON
Blinking Green: Rival is armed and set to go active

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Online
All settings can be managed through the mobile app or web
portal while the camera is active and communicating. With the
On Demand feature turned ON, setting changes will be effective
immediately. With the On Demand feature turned OFF, setting
changes will be effective at the camera’s next connection point.
Offline (SD)
Please email [e-mail] for specic
programming instructions.
Rival Settings and Values
On Demand: When checked, the Exodus Rival will have “Live”
abilities to process OTA commands.
UPLOAD INTERVAL : Setting to control when les will be
uploaded. Status reports will upload according to the set upload
interval with real time and 24 hr upload intervals sending status
reports one time per day based on the time when the camera
was rst powered Online.
Real Time - Uploads at trigger events
6 HR - Uploads at 6 hour intervals
12 HR - Uploads at 12 hour intervals
24 HR - Uploads once per day
Exodus Rival Settings

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MODE
Photo - Trigger events will be recorded as photos in a .JPG
format
Video - Trigger events will be recorded as videos in a .MP4
format
Time Lapse - Photos will be recorded at the set time intervals
programmed
*Time Lapse W/Motion: When checked, the Exodus Rival
will also be triggered by PIR detection. This feature is only
applicable when programmed in Time Lapse mode.
HD Image Size: Corresponding photo size when stored to SD
card
3MP - Native sensor size
5MP- 1.6x interpolation
8MP - 2.6x interpolation
16MP - 5.3x interpolation
24MP - 8x interpolation
32MP - 10.6x interpolation
Upload Photo Quality
Enhanced: Uploaded les will be larger in size but still
compressed. The Enhanced setting consumes more data.
Standard: Uploaded les will have standard compression with
smaller les. The standard setting consumes less data.
Video Length
Adjustable from 5 - 90 seconds
Burst Count
Numerical value will equal the number of photos per trigger
event, 1-9.

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Time Format
12 HR AM/PM
24 HR Military format
Trigger Delay
The amount of time after the camera completes a trigger event
and then becomes active to detect activity. Programmable up
to 59 minutes and 59 seconds. When in real time uploads the
min trigger delay is 15 seconds to most consistent performance.
Trigger Sensitivity
The Rival offers different PIR sensitivity levels to allow each user
to ne tune the specic setup for the most practical use cases
with the highest setting reaching out to 72’. Values range from
0 to 9. 0=Off to 9= Max distance
IR Flash Range
High = 90’
Low = 65’
Operating Hours
When checked/turned ON, operating hours allow the user to
specify the time of day the camera is actively being triggered.
Start time will be the time when the camera becomes active to
trigger.
Stop time will be the time when the camera goes inactive and
dormant.
Timestamp
When check/turned ON, the timestamp and data bar will be
shown on all photos and videos

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Temperature
Fahrenheit or Celsius
Photo Label:
Photo label gives you the ability to show the camera name
with up to 11 characters on the Timestamp. When running
multiple cameras, unique photo labels allow for easy location
identications when previewing “all” photos. It is best practice
to use the unique camera name on the photo label.
To format SD cards inside the Exodus Rival
Insert compatible SD card and power the camera to Ofine
mode.
Hold the Reset button for 12 seconds
When the format function is complete each of the LED icons
will blink red 3 times. The camera will reboot after.
To reset your Exodus Rival to factory settings
Power the camera to Ofine mode.
Rapidly press the reset button 3 times, on the third engagement
hold the button in.
Continue to hold in the reset button until all 3 LED icons blink
red 5 times.
Exodus Rival Format Function
Exodus Rival Default Reset

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*Never power your camera off during an update. If the camera
loses power during any FW update it will cause damage to the
device and need to be sent in for a non RMA repair.
OTA
Open your mobile app
Select the desired camera from the Cameras page
Click Actions and select Update Firmware
The Rival System Status LED will blink red during the FW
update.
*To use OTA FW updates the camera must be powered to
Online, active, and connected to the network. This will count
against your data plan with FW les typically ranging from
8-12MB
Manual
On Camera Update
For FW updates via SD card please follow the steps below:
Go to https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/pages/rmware-updates
Select the Exodus Rival A
Follow the provided instructions
How To Update FW
Learn more about the Exodus Rival with specific
tutorial videos found here

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NOTE: Changes and modications not expressly approved by
the party responsible could void the user’s authority to operate
this device. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.
NOTE: This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This device generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help
FCC Statement:

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