KeepGuard KG Series User manual

This KeepGuard cam is the best-selling scouting camera which is designed for activity and is resistant against water and snow. It is
equipped with built-in infrared LEDs, so that it can be triggered by any movement in a location, then take high quality pictures or
video clips. Please refer to the notes below and instructions in this manual to ensure that you are completely satisfied with this
product.
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Contents
Quick Start 2
Notes before use 2
Camera Overview 3~4
Operation Part 4
Accessories 4
Power Supply 5
SD Card 5
Operational Modes 6
Settings 7~11
Mounting and Positioning 12
Specification 13
Warranty Card 14
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Applicable models：KG691, KG762, KG785

→ Move the latches and open the front cover
→ Load 8 lithium AA or alkaline AA batteries
→ Insert the SD card
→ Switch to the SETUP Mode
→ Press MENU button
→ Press UP or DOWN key to select Camera or Video Mode
→ Put it good position
→ Switch to the ON Mode and it have started working.
● Be sure the camera′s power is switched OFF before inserting or removing SD cards or batteries.
● Check to make sure you have used new alkaline or lithium batteries. We recommends using a full set of 8 Energizer R
Lithium AA batteries to obtain maximum battery life.
● Batteries or DC power supply inserted/connected with correct polarity and the power level is sufficient.
● SD card have sufficient available space and is its write-protection (lock) switch off.
● Always move the power switch from OFF to SETUP mode. It is possible that the camera could lock up if it is switched
from ON to SETUP mode.
If this occurs, please move the switch to OFF and then push it up to SETUP again.
Quick Start
Notes Before Use
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Camera Overview
「IR LED」
「LDR」
「PIR」
「Lens」
「LED indicator」
「Display Screen」
「Menu Operation」
「Power Switch」
「USB port」 「SD Card Slot」 「Microphones」
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Operation Part
ON
SETUP
OFF
REPLAY
OK MENU SHOT
OK Button
Power Switch
Video Mode/DOWN
Camera Mode/UP
Menu
LEFT
RIGHT/SHOT
Accessories
8×AA Batteries 1×Belt 1×Security Case 1×Adapter 1×Cradle Head
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After opening the two latches on the right side of the camera,
you will see that it has 8 battery slots. For maximum battery
life, we recommend using 8 lithium AA or alkaline AA batteries.
The cam may also be operated by just four batteries installed
in the first slots only (starting on the right-see photo). Battery
life will be shorter with 4 batteries, but the camera will operate
normally. Whether you use 4 or a full set, be sure to insert
each battery with correct polarity (negative or “flat” end
against the long spring of each battery slot).
Power Supply
SD Card
Insert the SD card ( OFF mode ) before beginning to operate the
camera. SD card is supported up to maximum 32GB capacity.
32GB
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●「SETUP」Mode
In the SETUP mode you can check and change the settings of the cam with the help of built-in LCD. Moving the power
switch to the SETUP position will turn on the LCD display and you will see an information screen.
Operational Modes
The cam has three basic operational modes: 「OFF」, 「ON」 and 「SETUP」
●「OFF 」Mode
When cam in OFF mode, you can do the following:
• replacing the SD card or batteries
• connecting cam with other device by USB port
It will occur a little of power consumption under OFF mode. If you won't use it for a long time, please take batteries off.
●「ON」Mode
Once in ON mode no manual controls are needed or possible (the control keys have no effect). The cam will take photos or
videos automatically (according to its current parameter settings) when it is triggered by the PIR sensor′s detection of
activity in the area it covers.
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Camera Mode
Time Stamp ON
Time Scan ON
SD Card Battery Level
Video Mode
Image Resolution of Photos Taken Audio Rec ON Video Resolution Available Video
Recording Time
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Settings
Clock
Mode
Image Size
Set Exit
Set Clock
OK
Set
MENU
Set Exit
Mode
OK
Video
MENU
Press OK and use UP/DOWN keys ( to change the setting )
and LEFT/RIGHT keys ( to move to the next field ) to set the
hour ( 24-hr format only, “00”=midnight,“12”=noon)
and minute, and then (on the lower row ),the year,month
and date. Once all settings are made, press OK to save.
Dual
Camera Selects whether still photos or video clips are captured when
the camera is triggered. “Dual”=Camera+Video
Set Exit
Image Size
OK
8M
MENU
16M
3M Selects resolution for still photos from 3 to 16 megapixels.
Higher resolution produces better quality photos, but creates
larger files that take up more of the SD card capacity.
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Settings
Capture Number
Video Size
Video Length
Set Exit
Capture Number
OK
1
MENU
Set Exit
Video Size
OK
1280*720
MENU
Selects how many photos are taken in sequence per trigger
in Camera mode. This setting affects photos taken in Field
Scan mode as well.
640*360 Selects video resolution (in pixels per frame). Higher
resolution produces better quality videos, but creates larger
files that take up more of the SD card capacity (fills up faster).
Video Length
Sets length per captured video clip. Settings begin with 10
second default when parameter is first selected. After
stepping down to 5s, video length settings start over at 60s.
10s
8
Set Exit
OK MENU
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Settings
Camera Name
Interval
Coordinate Input
Set Exit
Camera Name
OK
Input
MENU
Set Exit
Interval
OK MENU
Allows the user to set a custom name for the camera. Useful
for ID purposes when multiple cameras are setup, since each
camera will imprint its name on all photos (but not videos) it
captures.
Selects the length of time that the camera will “wait”until
it responds to any additional triggers from the PIR after an
animal is first detected and remains within the sensor's range.
During this user set“ignore triggers”interval, the camera
will not capture photos/videos.This prevents the card from
filling up with too many redundant images.
Set Exit
Coordinate Input
OK
OFF
MENU
ON Using the Setup Menu Input Screens"Allows user to input
latitude and longitude coordinates for camera's location.This
data will be embedded in files saved on camera’s SD card.
10s
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Settings
Time Period Set
Time Scan
Set Exit
Time Period Set
OK MENU
Set Exit
Time Scan
OK MENU
Press OK and use UP/DOWN keys ( to change the setting ) and
LEFT/RIGHT keys ( to move to the next field ) to set time. Once
all settings are made, press OK to save.
Note: two time blocks can not appear overlap section, or you will not set
it successfully.
For example: A 8:00-12:00 B 13:00-23:00, this is OK for set.
Time Scan (Time Lapse) recording mode on/off. When activated,
Time Scan forces the camera to take photos or videos even
when it is not triggered by an nearby live animal,useful for
constant monitoring of an area that might be far away from the
camera. The user can set start and stop times for up to two in
dependent “blocks”of Time Scan recording,as well as the
interval time between each photo/video
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
Language
Set Exit
Language
OK
English
MENU
Selects user's preferred language from all nine languages.
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Settings
Version
Format SD Card
Default Settings
Set Exit
Version
OK MENU
Set Exit
Format SD Card
OK
Execute
MENU
Select“Execute”and press OK to restore all parameters to
the original factory default settings.
Set Exit
Default Settings
OK MENU
Deletes (erases) all files stored on a card to prepare it for
reuse. Always format a card that has been previously used in
other devices. Caution! Make sure you have downloaded and
backed up any files you want to preserve first! Press OK to
execute, press MENU (or select NO then press OK) to exit
without formatting.
Execute
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MOUNTING and POSITIONING
Mounting
We recommend mounting cam on a sturdy tree with a diameter of about 6 in. (15cm). To get the optimal picture quality,
the tree should be about 16-17 ft(5 meters) away from the place to be monitored, with the camera placed at a height of
5-6.5 ft. (1.5~2 m). Also, keep in mind that you will get the best results at night when the subject is within the ideal flash
range, no farther than 60' (19m) and no closer than 10'(3m) from the camera.
There are two ways to mount cam: using the provided adjustable web belt, or the tripod socket.
•Using the adjustable web belt: Push one end of the belt through the two brackets on the back of cam. Thread the end of
the strap through the buckle. Fasten the belt securely around the tree trunk by pulling the end of the strap firmly so there
is no slack left.
•Using the tripod socket:The camera is equipped with a socket at the bottom end.
Sensing Angle and Distance Test
To test whether cam can effectively monitor the area you choose, this test is recommended to check the sensing angle
and monitoring distance of cam. To perform the test:
•Switch cam to SETUP mode.
• Make movements in front of the camera at several positions within the area where you expect game or subjects to be.
Try different distances and angles from camera.
• If emotion indicator LED light blinks, it indicates that position can be sensed.
The results of your testing will help you find the best place where mounting and aiming the cam. The height from the
ground for placing the device should vary with animal size appropriately. In general,3 to 6 feet is preferred. You can avoid
potential false triggers due to temperature and motion disturbances in front of the camera by not aiming it at a heat
source or nearby tree branches or brush (especially on windy days).
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Specification
Parameter
KG691
KG762
KG785
Trigger Time
0.7 s
<0.3 s
<0.3 s
Mode
Camera; Video
Camera; Video; Dual
Camera; Video; Dual
Image Size
3MP;8MP;12MP
3MP;8MP;16MP
3MP;8MP;16MP
Capture Number
1-3
1-9
1-9
Video Size
640x360; 1280x720;
640x360; 1280x720;
640x360; 1280x720; 1920x1080;
Video Length
5s-60s
5s-60s
5s-60s
Camera Name
Input
Input
Input
Interval
1s-60m
0.6s,1s-60m
1s-60m
Coordinate Input
ON; OFF
ON; OFF
ON; OFF
Time Stamp
Hidden and on
Hidden and on
Hidden and on
Time Period
ON; OFF
ON; OFF
ON; OFF
Timed Scan
2X
2X
2X
Video Sound
Hidden and On
Hidden and On
Hidden and On
Format
Execute
Execute
Execute
Default Set
Execute
Execute
Execute
Language
English
English, Français, Español, Deutsch, Italiano,
Pусский, Subcontinental, 繁體中文, 简体中文
English, Français, Español, Deutsch, Italiano,
Pусский, Subcontinental, 繁體中文, 简体中文
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Warranty Card
Warranty
Model
Serial No
Date of Purchase
Your Name
Your Add
Your Tel
Warranty State
During warranty, hardware failure occurring, which
caused by product itself, we will provide free
maintenance service for the customer. Free warranty
is for the first year. If there is a need for repair, you
should offer this warranty card, please take care of
this card.
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