HCO SG580MB User manual

HCO ScoutGuard SG580MB
GSM Wireless Scouting Camera
User’s Manual

Content
1Instruction .......................................................................................1
1.1 General Description...............................................................1
1.2 Camera Body Interfaces.......................................................1
1.3 Remote Control........................................................................3
1.3.1 Navigating ............................................................................3
1.3.2 Characters............................................................................3
1.4 Shooting Information Display...........................................4
1.5 MMS/GPRS function .............................................................4
1.6 Supported Format ..................................................................5
2Cautions ............................................................................................6
3Quick Start Guide..........................................................................7
3.1 Power Supply............................................................................7
3.2 Insert the SD-card and the SIM-card..............................8
3.3 Power on and Enter into the ON Mode..........................8
3.4 Enter into the TEST Mode ...................................................9
3.4.1 Custom Settings.................................................................9
3.4.2 Manual Capturing.............................................................9
3.4.3 View Images or Videos ...................................................9
3.4.4 Send MMS ......................................................................... 10
3.5 Power Off................................................................................. 10
4Advanced Operations ................................................................11
4.1 Settings Menu.........................................................................11
4.1.1 Default Setting ................................................................ 15
4.1.2 Set Camera Mode ........................................................... 16
4.1.3 Format SD-Card ............................................................. 17
4.1.4 Set Photo Size .................................................................. 17
4.1.5 Set Video Size .................................................................. 18
4.1.6 Set Date and Time.......................................................... 18

4.1.7 Set Photo Burst ............................................................... 19
4.1.8 Set Video Length ............................................................ 19
4.1.9 Set Video Sound ............................................................. 20
4.1.10Set PIR Triggering Interval Time............................ 20
4.1.11Set PIR Sensitivity ......................................................... 21
4.1.12Set Timer ........................................................................... 22
4.1.13MMS Settings................................................................... 22
4.1.14GPRS Settings.................................................................. 24
4.1.15Set Sending Mode .......................................................... 25
4.1.16Set Sending to.................................................................. 26
4.1.17Enter Password............................................................... 26
4.1.18Reset to Default Settings............................................. 27
4.2 Playback................................................................................... 27
4.2.1 View Photo or Video ..................................................... 28
4.2.2 Delete Photo or Video .................................................. 28
4.2.3 Send MMS Manually..................................................... 29
4.3 Laser Pointer ......................................................................... 29
4.4 File Numbering..................................................................... 29
Appendix I: PIR Detection Zone ................................................ 31
AppendixⅡ: Technical Specifications ..................................... 33
AppendixⅢ: Parts List ................................................................... 35

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1Instruction
1.1 General Description
This camera, a digital scouting camera with black IR and MMS
function, is a digital infrared surveillance camera, triggered by any
movement of humans or animals monitored by a high sensitive Passive
Infrared (PIR) motion sensor, and then automatically captures high
quality pictures (up to 8M pixels) or records video clips (VGA)
according to default settings or preset customer settings. It will then
send the pictures instantly to your mobile device or e mail via
GSM/GPRS network. You’ll be alerted just when the camera is
triggered or per custom settings.
It takes color pictures or videos under sufficient daylight. While at
night, the built-in 940nm IR LED’s take clear pictures or videos
(monochrome). It’s invisible to game.And this model has a new design
of PIR and this new PIR is patented. The new patented PIR’s detection
range can reach to 22M.
There is a 1.5”color LCD display screen on the camera and a sound
recorder embedded in the camera. A laser pointer is used to help target
the photo area of the camera. It supports MMS/SMS/E-mail via GSM
Network.
It is resistant against water and snow. The camera can also be used
as a portable digital camera.
1.2Camera Body Interfaces
The camera has the following I/O interfaces: USB connector,
SD-card slot, TV output and external DC power connector.

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On the back of camera, there is a lock for theft-proof and an adjuster
to change the tilt when mounting on an irregular interface e.g. tree.
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the camera
controls and displays. It is helpful to bookmark this section and refer to
it when reading through the rest of the manual.

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1.3Remote Control
The remote control is the input device for the camera
and is primarily used for customer settings and
password input. This is an infrared type wireless remote
control. The maximum remote distance is 30 feet.
There are fifteen buttons on the remote control.
1.3.1 Navigating
Press UP or DOWN to select or highlight the menu
item. Press LEFT or RIGHT to select the option of each item and press
OK to make a selection.
1.3.2 Characters
When entering digits, letters or punctuations into an input column,
there are some useful characters that can be used by pressing the
button continuously:
1
: 1 . / : @ _
0
: 0 + -
Menu Cancel OK
12abc 3def
4
ghi
5
jkl 6 mno
7
pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz
*0#
Menu Cancel OK
12abc 3def
4
ghi
5
jkl 6 mno
7
pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz
*0#

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Press the punctuation “*” for laser pointer.
1.4Shooting Information Display
When the camera is turned on (the power switch is slid to ON or
TEST position), the current settings will be displayed on screen.
1.5MMS/GPRS function
This camera can send pictures instantly to your mobile device via
GSM/GPRS network. You’ll be alerted just when a picture or video has
been taken. The camera sends MMS message through GPRS network,
so before using this function, you need to open GPRS service from your
service provider. It supports four band ：850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz
and 1900MHz. For related information, please refer to section 4.1.14
MMS settings.
SIM card Icon：There are two SIM card icons which stand for
different installation situations. means the SIM card is inserted and
it works well. means the MMS function can’t work correctly

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because of loss of signal or other communication issues. If the SIM
card is not inserted, no SIM card icon will be displayed.
Be sure that the PIN of the SIM card is disabled before inserting the
SIM card. (You can disable the PIN of a SIM card via your mobile
phone.)
There are 4 submenu settings within the MMS/GPRS function. They
are Send Mode, MMS Set, GPRS Set and Send to. Send Mode
means to choose a way to send MMS (refer to 4.1 table). MMS Set and
GPRS Set means to have the right MMS and GPRS setting parameters
according to your network. Send to means to input the phone number
or email address which you want to send to. All 3 submenus must be
correctly set up.
1.6Supported Format
Item
Format
Photo
JPG
Video
AVI
File format
FAT32
Here are some important notices. The file system format is not a
concern of the camera unless you have problems with reading the
SD-card with other devices. If this happens, please format the SD-card
in the camera or in a computer and then reinsert the card into your
camera.

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2Cautions
★The working voltage of the camera is 6V. The camera is supplied by
four or eight AA batteries.
★Please install batteries according to shown polarity.
★Please unlock the write-protect before inserting the SD-card.
★Please insert the SD-card when the power switch is in the OFF
position before testing the camera. The camera has no internal
memory for saving images or videos. If no SD-card is inserted, the
camera will shut down automatically after a continuous indication
sound.
★Please do not insert or take out the SD-card when the power switch is
in the ON position.
★It is recommended to format the SD-card by the camera when used
for the first time.
★The camera will be in USB mode when connected to a USB port of a
computer. In this case, the SD-card functions as a removable disk.
★In the TEST mode, the camera will shut down automatically after 3
minutes if no operation is done. Please turn on the power again if
you want to continue to work with the remote.
★Please ensure there is sufficient power when having a firmware
upgrade, otherwise the upgrade process could be interrupted. If any
fault occurs after an improper upgrading process, the camera may
stop functioning properly.

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3Quick Start Guide
3.1Power Supply
To supply power for the camera, four or eight size AA batteries are
needed.
Open the bottom cover. Confirm that the power switch is in the OFF
position and pull out the battery pack by pulling the silver handle. Load
the fully charged batteries into the pack according the polarities signs
shown below. Push the battery pack back into to the battery chamber.
The following batteries with 1.5V output can be used:
1. High-density and high-performance alkaline batteries
(Recommended)
2. Rechargeable alkaline batteries
3. Rechargeable NiMH batteries
There are four battery slots. Slot 1 and 2 form one group and is
marked “1”while slot 3 and 4 form the other group and is marked “2”.
Only one “group” of batteries is needed to supply power to the camera,
but both can be used and is recommended.
When in a low-battery state, the camera will be automatically shut
down after two indication sounds. Please change the batteries at this
time. If you have set the MMS function, it will send you a MMS/SMS or
Email to indicate the low battery situation.