Letscom DL-2 User manual
DL-2
User Manual
Thank you for purchasing our products. This manual addresses the safety
guidelines, warranty and operating instructions. Please review this manual
thoroughly before operating your device.
Package Contents................................................1
Introduction..........................................................1
1. ABOUT THE CAMERA..............................................................1
2. APPLICATIONS.........................................................................2
At a Glance...........................................................2
Installing the Batteries and Micro SD Card.......5
1. LOADING BATTERIES.............................................................5
2. INSERTING THE MICRO SD CARD........................................6
Using the Camera................................................7
The OFF, ON, and SETUP Modes.......................7
1. OFF MODE...............................................................................7
2. ON MODE.................................................................................7
3. SETUP MODE..........................................................................8
4. PLAYBACK ON THE CAMERA SCREEN................................8
Advanced Settings..............................................9
Mounting and Positioning the Camera............13
1. MOUNTING.............................................................................13
2. SENSING ANGLE AND DISTANCE TEST..............................14
3. SWITCHING ON THE CAMERA.............................................14
Review Photos or Videos..................................15
Connect Camera to TV
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15
Specifications...................................................16
Frequently Asked Questions ..........................16
1. Battery life is shorter than expected......................................16
2. Camera stops taking images or won't take images................17
3. Still photo and/or video qualify problems
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1). Night photos or videos appear too dark
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2). Night photos or videos appear too bright
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3). Daytime photos or videos appear too bright
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4). Photos with streaked subject
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5). Red, green or blue color cast............................................18
6). Short video clips—not recording to the length set.............18
4. Camera won't retain settings
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5. Micro SD card is hard to install
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SAFETY AND WARRANTY
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Important Safety Instructions
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Warranty.....................................................................................20
1 × Trail Camera
1 × USB Cable
1 × Mounting Strap
1 × Threaded Tripod
1 × Mounting Plate
3 × Screws
1 × User Manual
Note:
Micro SD card and batteries are NOT included in the package. Micro
SD card (Class 6 or higher up to 32GB) is recommended.
1. ABOUT THE CAMERA
The camera is a digital scouting camera, it can be triggered by any
movement of game in a location, detected by a highly sensitive Passive
Infra-Red (PIR) motion sensor, and then take high quality pictures (up
to 14MP still photos), or video clips. The camera consumes very little
power (less than 0.15mA) in a stand-by (surveillance) state. This means
it can deliver up to six months standby operation time when the device
is powered by eight AA alkaline batteries. Once motion in the monitored
area is detected, the digital camera unit will be triggered at once
(approx. 0.4 second) and then automatically take photos or videos
according to previously programmed settings. The camera is equipped
with built-in infrared LEDs that function as a flash, so that it delivers
clear photos or videos (in black & white) even in the dark, and it can
take color photos or videos under sufficient daylight. The camera is
designed for outdoor use and is resistant against water and snow.
Package Contents
Introduction
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2. APPLICATIONS
The camera can be used as follows:
videos of wild animals
community
Front View
IR LEDs
LED Indicators
Side PIR
Motion Sensor
Side PIR
Motion Sensor
Center PIR
Motion Sensor
Lens
Lock Hole
At a Glance
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OK Key
MENU
REPLAY OK
SHOT
AV ON-SETUP-OFF
Keypad Battery Slot
LCD Screen
Inside View
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Keypad and Shortcut
MENU
REPLAY OK
SHOT
Right KeyLeft Key
Menu Key
Down Key ON-SETUP-OFF
Up Key
Shot Key
Replay Key
Up Key for Video Mode/Option Up in Menu Mode/Next Photo/Video
in Replay Mode
Right Key
Down Key for Camera Mode/Option Down in Menu Mode/Previous
Photo/Video in Replay Mode
Left Key
Menu Key for Menu Entering/Exit
Shot Key for Video Recording/Photo Shooting
OK Key for Confirmation and Video Playing/Stopping in Replay Mode
Replay Key for Photo/Video Reviewing
ON, SETUP and OFF Operating Modes
Note:
All keys (exclude the ON, SETUP and OFF switch) work only in SETUP
Mode.
Back View
Lock Buckle
Strap Hole
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Before using your camera, you need to install a set of batteries and
insert a Micro SD card. There are some important notes about both
batteries and Micro SD cards you should be aware of, so please take
the time to read the following directions and cautions:
1. LOADING BATTERIES
After opening the cover of the battery slot, you will see that the camera
has eight battery slots. A full set of four or eight batteries must be
installed for the camera to operate. Please ensure that you have
inserted batteries in the correct orientation.
We recommend using eight new alkaline AA batteries.
Note:
If you install four batteries, make sure to place them all in the first half of
the battery compartment or the second half of the battery compartment.
The four batteries are not allowed to put in the first half and second half
of the battery compartment separately.
Installing the Batteries and Micro SD Card
Bottom View
Micro SD Card Slot
AV Port
Micro USB Port
DC Port
Tripod Screw Nut
6V 15A
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In SETUP mode when battery power level gets low, the message
"Low Battery" will show on the screen, please replace the batteries.
2. INSERTING THE MICRO SD CARD
Note:
We recommend using a good quality name brand Micro SD card
with C6 (or higher) speed.
Insert the Micro SD card (with the camera's power switch in the OFF
position) before beginning to operate the camera. Don't insert or
remove the Micro SD card when the power switch is in the ON
position.
The camera uses a standard Micro SD memory card to save photos
(in .jpg format) and/or videos (in .avi format). Micro SD cards up to a
maximum 32GB capacity are supported.
Inserting the Micro SD Card
A "click" sound indicates that the card is installed successfully. If the
Micro SD card is not installed correctly, the device will not display an
SD card icon on the LCD in SETUP mode.
memory card" before using it for the first time, especially when a card
has been used in other devices.
will pop outward.. The card is released from the slot and ready to be
removed when you hear the click.
removing Micro SD cards or batteries.
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Note:
Please remove the plastic protective films from the camera lens and
PIR motion sensors before use.
Once you've prepared your camera by properly installing batteries
and a Micro SD card, you could simply take it outside, strap it to a
tree (or not-according to your application scenario), switch it ON and
leave. We highly recommend that you first spend some with this
manual so that you know a bit about setting up your camera.
The camera has three basic operational modes:
OFF mode: Power switch in the OFF position.
ON mode: Power switch in the ON position (LCD screen is off.)
SETUP mode: Power switch in the SETUP position (LCD screen
is on).
1. OFF MODE
The OFF mode is the "safe" mode when any actions must be
taken, e.g., replacing the Micro SD card or batteries, or
transporting the device. You will also use OFF mode (ON or
SETUP is available) if you connect the camera to a computer's
USB port later to download your photos/videos. And of course,
when you are storing or not using the camera, you will switch it to
OFF. Please note that in OFF mode the camera consumes little
power. It's a good idea to take the batteries out of the battery
compartment if the camera will not be used for an extended period
time.
2. ON MODE
After installing the batteries and Micro SD card, you can switch on
the camera. When the power switch is moved to the left position,
the camera will enter into ON (Live) mode. Once in the ON mode,
no manual controls are needed or possible (the control keys have
no effect). The camera will take photos or videos automatically as
it is programmed when the PIR sensors detect movement in
range.
Using the Camera
The OFF, ON, and SETUP Modes
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Note:
When the power switch is set to ON position, the camera requires
30-60 seconds for PIR Sensor to initialize.
3. SETUP MODE
In the SETUP mode you can check and change the settings of the
camera with the help of its built-in LCD. These settings, found in the
menu by pressing the MENU key, let you change the photo or video
resolution, switch the time imprint on, and etc.
Moving the power switch to the SETUP position will turn on the LCD
display, and you will see an information screen that shows the time
and date, battery level, camera or video mode, etc.
Shortcut Keys/Functions
As mentioned earlier in "At a Glance", the keypads have secondary,
"shortcut" functions when the camera is switched to SETUP mode:
Press the UP key to quickly set the camera to shoot video clips.
Press the DOWN key to quickly set the camera to take still photos.
4. PLAYBACK ON THE CAMERA SCREEN
Once you have some photos or videos in the Micro SD card, you can
directly playback them on the screen. In the SETUP mode, press the
REPLAY key to playback/stop playing back the photo or video, press
the DOWN key to the previous photo or video, and press UP key to
the next one. Press the OK key play/pause video playing and press
the MENU key to stop video playing. There are more instructions
during the playback reviewing, see the following tips:
Tips 1: For the photos, press the SHOT/OK
key to zoom in/out and use the UP, DOWN,
LEFT and RIGHT key to locate the image
position, MENU key to go back. (How to
identify photos - Please see the
RECTANGLE identifier and megapixel likes
12M on the top-left corner of the screen)
Tips 2: Press the MENU key to manage the
stored photos/videos during scrolling photos
or videos. You can Delete current file/Delete
all files/Activate slide show/Write protect the
photos and videos you want. Press the
MENU key again to go back.
Notes:
If the current file or all files are set Write protect, the file(s) cannot be
deleted. If you want to delete the file(s), unlock the file(s) or format
the Micro SD card.
After deleting a picture or a video file, the deleted files can't be
restored! It is also possible to delete all files from the card by using
the Format parameter.
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 the SETUP mode. Once the camera screen is on,
press the MENU key to enter/exit the menu. Press the UP/DOWN key
to move the marker and the OK key to enter setting. Press the
UP/DOWN key to change the setting, MENU key to go back, and the
OK key to confirm the change. Always remember to press the OK to
save the change.
Advanced Settings
Parameter Settings
(Bold =default) Description
Mode
Photo,
Video,
Photo & Video
Select desired resolution for photos.
Higher resolution produces better
quality photos, but creates larger files
that take more of the Micro SD card
capacity. Besides, larger files require
longer time to write to the Micro SD
card, which will slightly slow the
shutter speed.
Select whether still photos or video
clips are taken. In Photo & Video
mode, the camera can first take photos
and then shoot videos afterward.
14MP
12MP
8MP
5MP
3MP
1MP
Photo
Resolution
(affects still
photos only)
Select the number of photos taken in
sequence per trigger in Photo mode.
Please also refer to the Shot Lag
parameter.
1 photo,
2 photo in
series,
3 photo in
series
Photo Series
(affects still
photos only)
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Select video resolution (pixels per
frame). Higher resolution produces
better quality videos, but creates
larger files that take more of the
Micro SD card capacity.
1920×1080
1280×720
720×480
640×480
320×240
Video
Resolution
(affects video
clips only)
Videos are in AVI format that can be
played back on most video players.
Long the recording, larger the file
size.
AVI 5s, optional
from 3S to 10M
Video
Length
(affects video
clips only)
If set On, videos have sound; if set
Off, videos have no sound. Videos
without sound take less of the Micro
SD card capacity.
On
Off
Audio
Recording
Shot Lag 30s, optional
from 5S to 60M
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
Micro SD card from filling up with
too many redundant images.
If set On, the side motion sensors
work. This feature only works when
the camera mode has side motion
sensors.
On
Off
Side Motion
Sensors
Select the sensitivity of the PIR
sensor. The High setting suits
indoors and environments with little
interference, while the Middle/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.
High,
Middle,
Low
Sensitivity
Motion
Sensors
(Sense
level)
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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.
Note: Too small interval set in the
Time Lapse Settings will enable
taking more pictures, and can
consume more.
Time Lapse
On
Off
Select On if you only want the
camera to work within a specified
time 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
time period the camera will not be
triggered or take photos/videos.
Target
Recording
Time
Language
Multiple
Languages
(See
Description)
English/Deutsch/Dansk/Suomi/Sven
ska/Espanol/Francais/Italiano/Nederl
ands/Portugues/Chinese/Japanese
mm – Month
dd – Day
yyyy – Year
hh – Hour
mm – Minute
Note: Use "LEFT/RIGHT" key to
switch parameters, use
"UP/DOWN" to set current date
and time.
mm/dd/yyyy
hh: mm
Time format:
12/24h
Date format:
dd/mm/yyyy,
yyyy/mm/dd,
mm/dd/yyyy
Time & Date
Select Time & Date if you want the
time & date imprinted in every
photo. Select Date if you want the
date imprinted in every photo.
Select Off to stop the date & time
imprinted.
Time & Date
Date
Off
Photo
Stamp
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On
Off
Yes
No
Set up a password to protect your
camera from unauthorized users.
If you forget the password, switch
the camera to the OFF mode, press
the MENU and REPLAY keys at the
same time, and then switch the
operating mode from OFF to SETUP.
The camera is unlocked. Then you
can set the Password Protection on
and set a new password in "MENU"--
"Password Protection".
On
Off
On
Off
Password
Protection
If set On, the camera will beep when
you press any key of the camera in
the SETUP mode.
Beep Sound
Format
Memory Card
Yes
No
All files will be deleted after
formatting the Micro SD card. Highly
recommend you format the Micro SD
card if it has been used previously in
other devices.
Caution: make sure wanted files on
the Micro SD card have been
backed up before reformat or they
will be lost permanently.
Select On to assign a serial
number to each camera you have.
You can use the 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.
Serial No.
Select Yes to return all your
previous settings back to the
manufacturer default.
Reset
Settings
Display the version of the camera.DefinedVersion
1. MOUNTING
After you've set up the camera's parameters to your personal
preferences, you're ready to take it outside and slide the power
switch to "ON". When setting up the camera for scouting game or
other outdoor applications, you must be sure to mount it in place
correctly and securely. We recommend mounting the camera 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 2.5*3.5 ft. (0.75-1 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 65 ft. (20m) and no closer than
10 ft. (3 m) from the camera.
There are two ways to mount the camera: using the provided
adjustable web belt, or the tripod socket.
Using the adjustable strap: Push one end of the strap through
the two brackets on the back of the camera. Thread the end of the
strap through the buckle. Fasten the strap 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 to enable mounting on a tripod or other
mounting accessories with a standard UNC 1/4-20 thread screw.
Mounting and Positioning the Camera
Mounting the Camera
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2. SENSING ANGLE AND DISTANCE TEST
To test whether the camera can effectively monitor the area you
choose, this test is recommended to check the sensing angle and
monitoring distance of the camera. To perform the test:
Switch the camera to the SETUP mode.
Make movements in front of the camera at several positions within
the area where you expect the game or subjects to be. Try different
distances and angles from the camera.
If the motion indicator LED light (BLUE light) blinks, it indicates that
position can be sensed and the camera works.
The results of your testing will help you find the best placement when
mounting and aiming the camera. The height away from the ground for
placing the device should vary with the 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).
Note:
DO NOT install the camera behind the glass window as that is not
possible to sense any motion.
3. SWITCHING ON THE CAMERA
Once you switch to the ON mode, the motion indicator LED (red) will
blink for about 3 seconds. After it stops blinking, the PIR is active, and
any motion that is detected by it will trigger the capture of photos or
videos as programmed in the SETUP Menu. Please note, the PIR is
strongly sensitive to ambient temperature. The greater the temperature
difference between the environment and your subject, the farther the
possible sensing distance. The average sensing distance is about 45 ft.
Before leaving the camera unattended, please check for the following:
sufficient?
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Review Photos or Videos
Connect Camera to TV
The camera stores photos and videos in the folder \DCIM\100MEDIA in
the Micro SD card. Photos are saved with file names like
DSCF0001.JPG and videos like DSCF0001.AVI. The AVI video files can
be played back on most popular media players, such as Windows Media
Player, QuickTime, VLC, etc. There are several different ways this can
be done.
You can directly review the photos or videos on the camera screen.
Or in the OFF mode, use the provided USB cable to download the files
to a computer (with Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 / 8 /10 operating
systems).
Or put the Micro SD card to a Micro SD card reader (user supplied), plug
in a computer, and browse the files on the computer without
downloading.
The camera can be connected to a TV using the AV port.
1. Turn on the TV, connect the camera to TV using an AV data cable
2. Turn on the camera and switch to SETUP mode
3. After connecting, the camera enters playback mode and the LCD
turns off. You can review photos and reviews the camera captured on
TV.
Note:
AV data cable is not included in the package.
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Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Image Sensor
Lens
PIR Sensing Angle
Photo Resolution
Video Resolution
File Format
Night Vision Range
Trigger Speed
LCD Screen
Power Supply
Standby Time
Operating Temperature
Waterproof Rate
Dimensions
3.0Mega Pixels CMOS
4G FOV=80 with Auto IR Filter
120°
14MP, 12MP, 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 1MP
1920×1080, 1280×720, 720×480, 640×480,
320×240
JPEG, AVI
20M with 42pcs IR LED
0.4 Second
2.4" TFT COLOR Screen
4×AA; Expandable to 8×AA
3 to 6 Months (4×AA to 8×AA)
-20℃to +60℃
IP65
133×90×52MM
1. Battery life is shorter than expected.
images taken over time. Typically, the camera will be able to
capture several thousands of images before the batteries die.
consumption. Therefore, we recommend you set the Target
Recording Time of the camera in SETUP mode according to your
needs to avoid battery running out quickly.
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recommend using eight good quality alkaline AA batteries to
obtain maximum battery life.
and that the camera was not left in SETUP mode while in the field.
SD card in your camera. We recommend good quality Micro SD
cards up to 32GB. From the experiences that we have seen low
quality Micro SD cards can reduce your camera battery life.
2. Camera stops taking images or won't take images.
will stop taking images/videos if the Micro SD card is full.
batteries. See note above about short battery life.
not in OFF or SETUP modes.
camera. We recommend Micro SD cards UP to 32GB.
inserting it in your camera, you might want to try formatting the
card using the "Format" parameter in SETUP mode (make sure
you have backed up any important files first, as formatting will
erase all previous files). In some cases, other devices may
change the formatting of the Micro SD card so that it will not work
properly with the camera.
3. Still photo and/or video qualify problems.
1). Night photos or videos appear too dark
flash will stop operating near the end of the battery life.
flash range, no farther than 65 ft. (20 m) from the camera.
Subjects may appear too dark at greater distances.
than "1 Photo", or with very short interval settings, some images
may appear darker than others due to the quick response and
rapid retriggering of the camera, allowing less time for the flash to
fully recharge before firing again.
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