Letscom JDL-201 User manual
JDL-201
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 SD Card....................5
1. LOADING BATTERIES.............................................................5
2. INSERTING THE 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................................................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:
SD card and batteries are NOT included in the package. 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 16MP still photos), or video clips. The camera consumes very little
power (less than 0.15mA) in a standby (surveillance) state. This means
it can deliver up to five months of standby operation time when the
device is powered by four AA alkaline batteries. Once motion in the
monitored area is detected, the digital camera unit will be triggered at
once (approx. 0.4 seconds) 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
At a Glance
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Front View
MIC
Lens
IR LEDs
PIR Motion Sensor
LED Indicator
Inside View
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Note:
All keys (exclude the ON, SETUP and OFF mode switch) work only in
SETUP Mode.
Menu Key
Left Key
Replay Key
Menu Key
OK Key
Right Key
LCD Screen
Battery Slot
Key Functions and Indicators
Keys
Menu
Play
Left
Right
Shot
OK
Functions
Enter or exit menu
Review/Stop reviewing photos and videos
Option up in Menu Mode/Previous file
Option down in Menu Mode/Next file/ Camera Mode
Record/Stop recording video/Shoot photo
Confirmation/Video Mode
Back View
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Strap Hole
Side View
Lock Buckle
SD Card Slot
Before using your camera, you need to install a set of batteries and
insert an SD card. There are some important notes about both batteries
and SD card 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 four battery slots. A full set of four batteries must be installed for the
camera to operate. Please ensure that you have inserted batteries in
the correct orientation.
We recommend using four new alkaline AA batteries.
In SETUP mode when battery power level gets low, the message "Low
Battery" will show on the screen, please replace the batteries.
Installing the Batteries and SD Card
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Bottom View
AV Port
Mini USB Port
ON, SETUP and
OFF Mode Switch
DC Port
Tripod Screw Nut
ON SETUP OFF
AV DC
2. INSERTING THE SD CARD
Note:
Insert the SD card (with the camera's power switch in the OFF
position) before beginning to operate the camera. Don't insert or
remove the SD card when the power switch is in the ON position.
The camera uses a standard SD memory card to save photos (in .jpg
format) and/or videos (in .avi format). SD cards up to a maximum
32GB capacity are supported.
Inserting the SD Cards
indicated by the icon). A "click" sound indicates that the card is
installed successfully. If the SD card is not installed correctly, the
device will not display an SD card icon on the LCD in SETUP mode.
card" before using it for the first time, especially when a card has
been used in other devices.
pop outward. The card is released from the slot and ready to be
removed when you hear the click.
removing SD cards or batteries.
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Note:
We recommend using a good quality name brand SD card with C6 (or
higher) speed.
Insert the SD card (with the camera's power switch in the OFF
position) before beginning to operate the camera. Don't insert or
remove the SD card when the power switch is in the ON position.
The camera uses a standard SD memory card to save photos (in .jpg
format) and/or videos (in .avi format). SD cards up to a maximum
32GB capacity are supported.
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 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 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 sensor detects 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, 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. The screen dims
after 2 minutes of no operation.
Shortcut Keys/Functions
As mentioned earlier in "At a Glance", the keys have secondary,
"shortcut" functions when the camera is switched to SETUP mode:
Press the OK key to quickly set the camera to shoot video clips.
Press the Right 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 SD card, you can
directly playback them on the screen. In the SETUP mode, press the
Play key to playback/stop playing back the photo or video, press the
Left key to the previous photo or video, and press Right 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: How to identify photos - Please see
the RECTANGLE identifier, and megapixel
likes 16M on the top-left corner of the
screen.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 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 Left/Right key to
move the marker and the OK key to enter setting. Press the Left/Right
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 SD card capacity.
Besides, larger files require a longer
time to write to the 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.
16MP
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 SD
card capacity.
1920×1080
1280×720
720×480
640×480
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 SD
card capacity.
On
Off
Audio
Recording
Shot Lag
1 minute,
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
SD card from filling up with too
many redundant images.
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.
Low,
Middle,
High
Sensitivity
Motion
Sensors
(Sense
level)
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.
On
Off
Target
Recording
Time
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Multiple
Languages
(See
Description)
English/Deutsch/Dansk/Suomi/Sven
ska/Espanol/Francais/Italiano/Nederl
ands/Portugues/Chinese/Japanese
Language
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
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 the OK key to switch
parameters, use the Left/Right key
to set the 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 Play 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 SD card. Highly
recommend you format the SD card
if it has been used previously in
other devices.
Caution: make sure wanted files on
the 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 the 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 59 ft. (18m) 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 the 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 15 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 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 / Vista / 7 / 8 /10, mac 10.2 operating
systems).
Or put the SD card to an 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
2.0Mega Pixels CMOS
FOV=90 with Auto IR Filter
90°
16MP, 12MP, 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 1MP
1920*1080, 1280*720, 720*480, 640*480
JPEG, AVI
18M with 22pcs IR LED
0.4 Seconds
2" TFT COLOR Screen
4*AA
Up to 5 Months
-20℃to +60℃
IP56
109*92*53MM
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 four good quality alkaline AA batteries to obtain
maximum battery life.
and that the camera was not left in SETUP mode while in the field.
in your camera. We recommend good quality SD cards up to
32GB. From the experiences that we have seen low-quality SD
cards can reduce your camera battery life.
2. Camera stops taking images or won't take images.
stop taking images/videos if the SD card is full.
batteries. See note above about short battery life.
not in OFF or SETUP modes.
camera. We recommend SD cards UP to 32GB.
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 format of the
SD card so that it will not work properly with the camera.
3. Still photo and/or video quality 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 59 ft. (18 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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