Ltl Acorn Acorn Ltl6210 Series User manual

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Ltl Acorn®
MMS & GPRS Wireless
Scouting Camera
Ltl-6210M H D V i d e o Series
Trigger time = 0.8 Second

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USER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information.......................................................................................................................2
1.1 Features...............................................................................................................................2
1.2 Application..........................................................................................................................2
1.3 Illustration...........................................................................................................................3
Getting Start....................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Insert SIM Card .................................................................................................................6
2.2 Load Batteries on the Front Camera ...................................................................................6
2.3 Insert SD Card and Format It..............................................................................................6
2.4 Set up Camera on PC..........................................................................................................7
2.5 Set up MMS Function on PC..............................................................................................9
2.6 Set up GPRS Function on PC............................................................................................11
2.7 View Local MNOP Name and Signal Strength on TFT display........................................12
2.8 Camera Working with MMS.............................................................................................14
2.9 Enter Test Mode................................................................................................................14
2.10 Enter Live Mode .............................................................................................................15
2.11Advantages of Prep Sensors............................................................................................15
Advanced Settings.........................................................................................................................16
3.1 Parameter Settings.............................................................................................................16
3.2 Set up MMS on Camera....................................................................................................19
3.3 Change language...............................................................................................................21
3.4 File Format........................................................................................................................21
Ltl-6210M Series Products...........................................................................................................22
4.1 Parts...................................................................................................................................22
4.2 Models for Purchase..........................................................................................................22
Important Information.................................................................................................................23
5.1 Power Supply ..................................................................................................................23
5.2 SD Card.............................................................................................................................23
5.3 Auto Adjustment on Video Length...................................................................................23
5.4 850nm and 940nm IR LED...............................................................................................23
5.5 Mount on Tripod...............................................................................................................24
5.6 FAQs on MMS Function...................................................................................................24
5.7 Battery Level Indication....................................................................................................25
Firmware Upgrades......................................................................................................................25
6.1 Firmware Upgrades...........................................................................................................25
Warranty Information..................................................................................................................26
Appendix I Technical Specifications............................................................................................27
Appendix II Package Contents ....................................................................................................29

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GENERAL INFORMATION
•“Cam + Video” mode enables camera to take both picture and video at every trigger
event
•Continuous shooting interval time about 0.5 or 1.0 seconds (stamp off or On)
•Extremely long in-field life (in standby mode, up to 6 months with 12 xAAbatteries)
•Unique side Prep Sensor design provides wider sensing angle and enhances camera’s
1.1 Introduction
The Ltl Acorn Ltl-6210M is a step-up to Ltl-5210M. It provides enhanced features and better
performances. Bundled with the MMS-module (Multimedia Messaging Service) (Part #
LTL-MM2), the standard scouting camera (Part # Ltl-6210MC) can be upgraded to work as a
remote cellular camera. With its highly sensitive Passive Infra-Red (PIR) sensor, the camera
detects the sudden change of ambient temperature caused by moving game in a region of interest
(ROI), triggers to take pictures/videos, and sends the images via GSM network to the user’s cell
phone or email account.
Features:
•5M/12M/2M pixel high-quality resolution.
•1440 x 1080 / 1280 x 720 / 640x480 H.264/AVC format HD video with audio
Infrared night vision LEDs 850nm for flash range as far as 75 feet (25m) (No-glow
model 940nm has 39 feet (13m) flash range)
response speed
•Perform in the most extreme temperatures from -22°F (-30°C) to 158°F (70°C)
•Compact size (5 ½ x 3 ½ x 3 inches). Well designed to deploy covertly Impressively
quick trigger time (1.2 second)
•Programmable to work as Time-Lapse camera taking pictures/videos in long range day
and night
•When Timer setting on, programmable to only work in specified period every day. This
feature can be used together with Time Lapse feature to meet your timetable
•In camera’s bottom cover built-in 2.0” TFT color display to review images and videos.
•Date, time, temperature, moon phase and battery level can be stamped on picture
•Lockable and password protected
•Send 640 x 480 resolution MMS image
•Setup is a snap by running the user-friendly software on the enclosed CD on the computer,
or directly on the built-in TFT display.
•Can change several language of the menu through setting country in MMS menu or in PC
Setup
•Separation of the Camera and the MMS module provides users flexibility: starting with
the valuemodels a standard scouting camera,and upgrading to the premium model with
MMS function.

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•SD card can be set in “Cycling Save” mode, which automatically deletes the earliest
photos or videos and makes room for new ones.
•Advanced Remote Cellular Technology transmits images to your cell phone and/or
email account constantly at lower battery consumption and shorter transmission time,
compared to products of its kind on the market.
•Text alert when battery power level goes low
•Check cellular signal reception on the built-in TFT display on the field
•Internal antenna design. External antenna is available when using security box.
•Operates globally via GSM/GPRS network. Supports four bands: 850 / 900 / 1800 /
1900MHz.
1.2 Application
1.3 Illustration
Figure 1.1 shows the front view of the camera (Part # Ltl-6210M)
Figure 1.2 shows the bottom view of the camera (Part # Ltl-6210M)
Figure 1.3 shows the back view of the camera (Part # Ltl-6210M)
•Trail camera for hunting
•Animal or event observation
•Motion-triggered security camera, for home, office and community
•All other indoor/outdoor surveillance where intrusion evidence and live alert needed

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Figure 1.1: Front View of Ltl-6210M
Figure 1.2: Bottom View of Ltl-6210M
The camera provides the following connections for external devices: USB 2.0 port, SD card slot,
TV out jack, and external DC power in jack. The 3-way Power/Mode Switch is used to select the
main operation modes: OFF, ON and TEST.

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To power up the camera, install four NEW high-performance alkaline or lithiumAA batteries in
the camera. FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE, WE RECOMMEND USING ENERGIZER
LITHIUMAA BATTERIES. To achieve longer in-field life, always install 12 AA batteries.
Figure 1.3: Back View of Ltl-6210M
CAUTION: If you are not using the camera for an extended period of time, it is highly
recommended that you remove the batteries from the camera to avoid possible acid leak
that may damage the camera which would void the warranty.

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GETTING START
Figure 2-1 MMS-module
2.1 Insert SIM Card (Only for Model Ltl-6210MM)
A SIM card is needed from a Mobile Phone
Network Operator (MPNO). Make sure they
provide Multimedia Messaging Service
(MMS).
Insert the SIM card into the slot at the
bottom of the camera. Push once to insert,
twice to get out.

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Figure 2-2
Always format the SD card on the CAMERA when use it first time. Switch to the TEST
position to enter the Test mode. Press MENU button to access the main menu. Scroll down to
Format. Press OK to format the SD card.
2.2 Load Batteries on the Front Camera
•Open the bottom cover by pulling down the lock hole.
•Push or dig two battery boxes and release the battery door.
•Install 4 AA batteries in front of camera and 8 AA batteries in back of camera. Make
sure the polarity matches the sign on the cover.
•Push to close the door.
Alternatively the camera can run on an external 6V~12V DC power source (optional). When
both external power and batteries are connected, the camera will be powered by the external one
preferentially. Hooked up with Ltl-SUN Solar Power Panel (purchased separately), the camera
can work in the field over one year without changing batteries.
When battery level gets low, the Motion Indicator in the LED array will flash blue. The MMS
Wireless camera will automatically send a “Battery Low” text alert to the user’s cell phone or
email account. Meanwhile, the battery level will be shown as Code B1/B2/B3 on the received
MMS pictures. B3 stands for high level and B1 indicates the level is low and you need to change
the batteries soon.
2.3 Insert SD Card and Format It
The camera does not come with internal memory. It will not work without a SD (Secure Digital)
memory card or SDHC (High Capacity) card. Before inserting the SD card into the card slot,
please make sure the write-protect switch on the side of the SD card is “off” (NOT in the “Lock”
position). The supported memory capacity is up to 32GB. If you use a card capable of above
32GB, make sure you test it before putting the camera in use.

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2.4 Set up Camera on PC
After formatting it, pull the SD card out from the camera and insert it in your computer. If your
computer is too old to read the SD card, you need to purchase an SD card reader. Of course ,you
can use the camera's USB port connected to PC directly.
Find the enclosed compact CD from the package box and put it on the CD tray. Run the Setup.exe
file.
You can also visit the national distributor’s website to download the latest version of the
program, or download from http://www.sendspace.com/folder/7zd6ic
The following window prompts:
Select your language and the correct model from the drop-down list. Click on Camera Setup, and
you will see the following menu:

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Set up the camera based on your own need. Please reference to 3.1 Parameter Settings in
Advanced Settings section to find detailed explanations of each setting.
Click on to retrieve the computer time. Click on to find and choose the
drive where the SD card is placed, usually a letter after E:\. For example, the SD card is inserted
on Drive F:\. Then you select only F:\. DO NOT choose any folder under F:\.
Click on . A message window pops out as below. Click OK. A file named menu.dat
has been created and saved in the root directory of the SD card.
If you like, you can use the manufacturer default settings by clicking on .
ATTENTION: THE PASSWORD CAN ONLY BE SET UP ON THE CAMERA, NOT ON
THE PC.
Click and go back to the main menu.

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2.5 Set up MMS Function on PC
On the main menu, press MMS Setup.
First, you need to choose how you like to set up the MMS Mode
--Auto or Manual. Choose Auto (recommended), then the country
and the Mobile Phone Network Operator (MPNO). With Auto

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has been created and saved in the root directory of the SD card.
Click on and back to main menu. Retrieve the SD card and insert it in the
camera. Switch to the TEST position to enter the TEST mode. Two lines in red show up
consecutively on the TFT display, indicating the setup files have been successfully installed on the
camera. If you don’t see the two lines, the menu.dat and setup.dat are not installed successfully.
You need to start over from Step 2.1, exam each step and strictly follow the instruction.
2.6 Set up GPRS Function on PC
On the main menu, Select Ltl 6210MG and press Smtp Setup.
setup, the URL, APN, Gateway, and Port sections will be grayed. You only need to input the
phone number and/or email address you’d like the MMS pictures to be sent to. You can enter up to
three different phone numbers and/or email accounts.
If you choose Manual to manually input all the parameters, you need to contact your Mobile
Phone Network Operator (MPNO) to have them provide you all the required information such as
URL, APN, Gateway, and Port.
Note: The MMS parameters of the major MPNO’s in each country have been pre-stored in the
setup program. You’re recommended to choose Auto to let the system to set up the MMS.
However, because each local MPNO has their own settings for their MMS service, and those
settings can change over time, you may need to acquire the settings from your MPNO if the
Auto-selected settings fail to work. If you find out those settings have changed according to the
information provided by your MPNO, or you have settings from your MPNO that is not on our
Operators list, please notify us so we can update our program.
Click on to find and choose the drive where the SD card is placed, usually a letter
after E:\. For example, the SD card is inserted on Drive F:\. Then you select only F:\. DO NOT
choose any folder under F:\.
Click on . A message window pops out as below. Click OK. A file named setup.dat

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Display below:
InAuto mode, first select country and operator. In manual mode, you fill in APN / Account /
Password. This parameter you can find from your mobile operator.
Write in your E-mail server / port / sender E-mail / Password and Recipients E-mail.
Then press save parameter to SD card and insert SD card into camera and power on the
camera, That’s will OK.
2.7 View Local MNPO name and Signal Strength on TFT Display
You can find your local Mobile Phone Network Operator’s name and the signal strength on the
TFT display on the camera, just like you can see the reception on a regular cell phone.

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Install the SIM card and 12AAbatteries. Switch to the TEST position. If you like, you can
connect the camera to a TV, using provided TVAV IN cable. Wait for up to 40 seconds or until
you hear of a short beep, and then you will be able to see the MPNO symbol and the signal
strength on the TV. If you don’t have an access to a TV, wait for 40 seconds or until you hear of a
short beep. Then you can see the information on the TFT display. Note: During the process,
slightly move the camera to make sure the LED light in the front keeps flashing. If you wait too
long (over one minute) , the display may power off and shut down. You need to switch OFF and
then TEST to start over.
There are up to five bars indicating the signal strength. To make the MMS module to work, at least
three bars are required. If you only see one or two bar, the reception is too weak for the MMS to
function.
If No MM1 shows on the screen, it means the MMS-module is not found (installed). If your
camera is a standard Model Ltl-6210MC, then it is OK because your camera is not equipped with
Ltl-MM2 MMS-module. If it is a MMS Model Ltl-6210MM, you can take out all batteries and
replace it. Then the camera re-check the MNPO signal by following the aforementioned steps.
Some U.S.AT&T customers will see a six-digit number (310410), instead of the operator’s
symbol, next to the signal bars. It is NORMAL. If a code, other than the MPNO symbol, shows on
the screen, it indicates something is wrong, missing, or going on. Specifically,
•SIM: No SIM card or installed incorrectly.
•CSQ: No signals.
•CREG: SIM card is password-protected, or deactivated due to zero balance in the
account, or not able to register with the GSM system.
•CGREG: Not able to register with GPRS network.
•COPS: Searching for the MNPO of the SIM card. Once found, the operator’s symbol
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•Make sure MMS Status is not set OFF.
•The setting is “0”, or the daily limit has
not been reached. If the daily limit has been reached, you can reset that number on your
computer or on the TFT display. Then the daily limit starts to count from No. One.
•The camera is stationary while sending MMS pictures.
2.9 Enter Test Mode
Under the test mode, one useful function you would like is testing the work area of the PIR
(Passive Infrared) sensor, specifically the sensing angle and distance. To perform the test:
•First strap the camera on a tree aiming the region of interest (ROI).
•Walk slowly from one side of the ROI to the other parallel to the camera. Try different
distances and angles from the camera.
•If the Motion Indicator flashes blue, it indicates the position from where you are
detected by one of the side Prep PIR sensors. If the Motion Indicator flashes red, it
indicates the position from where you are captured by the main PIR sensor.
2.8 Camera Working with MMS
After being correctly set up, not only will your camera work as a standard trail camera, but also
send pictures to your cell phone and/or email account, when it meets the following requirements.
•The camera is ON and functions. The SD card has enough space. 12 AA batteries with
enough power capacity. The camera is in Cam mode or Cam+Video mode, not Video
mode.
•SIM card is installed. The MMS service is activated (some MMS services need pre-paid
balance in the account.) The SIM card is not password-protected.
•The signal is strong in the field. The recipient’s phone number and/or email account is
entered correctly. You are suggested to take the receiving phone with you and do the
send-and-receive test on site.
•The Timer function is OFF. If you have the Timer ON, make sure you are in the specified
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By doing this test, you can find the best placement when mounting and aiming the Ltl Acorn
camera. In general, you are recommended to place the camera 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) above
the ground.
To avoid potential false triggers due to temperature and motion disturbances, please do not aim
the camera at a heat source (i.e. the sun) or nearby tree branches and twigs. The ideal direction to
aim at is the north. Also, remove any twigs close to the front of the camera.
2.10 Enter Live Mode
Switch to the ON position to enter the live mode. The Motion Indicator will flash red for about
10 seconds and the camera starts working by itself without any manual handling. It will at once
shoot pictures or record videos when game or other objects enter the PIR area of the main sensor
directly. If the game enters the PIR area of the prep sensors from the side, the prep sensors detect
the movement and activate the camera. While the game keeps moving into the PIR area of the
main sensor, the camera takes photos/videos immediately. If the game roams away after entering
the PIR area of the prep sensors, the camera will power off and enter standby mode.
2.11 Advantages of Prep Sensors
In general, to save battery power, an Infer-Red camera is in “sleep” mode, with only the PIR
sensor working. When game is detected by the PIR sensor, the camera is powered on and starts
shooting pictures. The time period from being activated to starting firing is called trigger time.
The trigger time varies among different scouting camera brands in the market, generally from 1
to 5 plus seconds. Our Ltl Acorn scouting camera has an impressive 1.2 second trigger time.
However, when game passes across very quickly, the picture may only capture the rear part of
the body, and possibly nothing at all.
With the unique side prep PIR sensors design, our Ltl Acorn solves this issue. The combination
of the two side prep sensors and the main sensor comes up with a 100 to 120° angle of induction,
a very wide scope far outweighing the 50 ° angle of the camera lens. When game first crosses the
PIR area of the prep sensor, the camera is activated and ready to shoot after 1 second. If the
game continually enters into the PIR area of the main sensor, the camera takes pictures
immediately, therefore catching the whole body of the game. This split-second process could be
as short as 0.2 second.
In the case the game browses only in the PIR area of the prep sensors, to avoid the camera being
powered on constantly, the system is designed to work in the following way: If the game does
not enter the PIR area of the main sensor and therefore not trigger the main sensor, the camera
will power off after 3 seconds. If the trigger events consecutively happened twice only in the PIR
area of the prep sensors, the camera will not be activated by the side prep sensors, but only by
the main sensor. So later on when the game enters the PIR area of the main sensor eventually,
since it is not in fast movement, the picture will by all means capture the whole body of the game
based on our standard 1.2 second response time.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS
The Ltl Acorn trail camera comes with preset manufacturer settings. You can change the settings
to meet your requirements, by manually operating on the camera or programming on your
computer.
3.1 Parameter Settings
Switch to the TEST position to enter the Test mode. In this mode you can take pictures or video
clips like a regular digital camera, or enter the Menu to set up parameters. On the keypad there
are four “shortcut” functional keys (see Figure 3-1) working as below:
Figure 3-1
•Press the key to set the camera to shoot video clips.
•Press the key to set the camera to take still pictures.
•Press the
SHOT key to manually trigger the shutter. A photo or video (depending
on the camera setting) will be taken and saved to the SD card. If the display shows
“CARD PROTECTED” when you press the SHOT key, switch the power OFF, remove
the SD card and slide its write-protect switch to off.
•Press the REPLAY key to review/playback photos/videos on the LCD screen, or a
connected TV monitor. Use and key to navigate. Use and key to zoom
in the picture.
Press “MENU” key to enter/exit the Camera Setup menu. Press , to move the marker,
,to change the setting, and to confirm the change.Always remember to press to
save the change. Otherwise you will lose your new setting.

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(Bold = default)
Description
Cam+Video
1440X1080,
1280×
××
×720,
640×
××
×480
Select video resolution (pixels per
frame). Higher resolution produces
better quality videos, but creates larger
files that occupy more space. 1280X720
provides the best High-Definition effect.
Picture No. (affects
still photos only) 01 Photo, 02 Photos, 03 Photos
Select the number of photos taken in
sequence per burst in Camera mode.
Video Length (affects
video clips only) Avi 10 s, optional from 1s to 60s
Videos are in AVI format that can be
played back on most media players.
Interval 1 Min, optional from
1S to 60M
Select the length of time that the camera
will wait from when the last picture was
taken and written on the SD card, until it
responds to any new triggers. During the
selected interval, the camera will not
take pictures/videos. This prevents the
SD card from filling up with too many
redundant images.
Sense Level Normal, High, Low
Select the sensitivity of the PIR sensor.
The High setting suits indoors and
environments with little interference,
while the Normal/Low suits outdoors
Parameter Settings
Mode Camera,
Video,
Photo Size (affects still
photos only) 5MP, 12MP, 2MP
Select whether still photos or video clips
are taken. In Camera+Video mode,
camera takes photos and video on same
trigger event.
Format Enter All files will be deleted after formatting
the SD card. Format the SD card on
the camera when use it first time.
Caution: make sure wanted files on the
SD card have been backed up first!
Select desired resolution for still photos
from 2 to 12 megapixels. Higher
resolution produces better quality
photos, but creates larger files that
occupy more space and take longer time
to write to the SD card, which slightly
affects the shutter speed. 5MP is
recommended.
Video Size (affects
video clips only)
Set Clock Enter Press Enter to set up date and time.
Internal capacitor will remain the clock
time for up to 7 minutes when changing
batteries.

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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.
Time Stamp (affects
still photos only) On, Off Select On if you want the date & time imprinted in every photo.
Password Set Off, On Set up a password to protect your camera
from unauthorized users.
Time Lapse Off, On If set On, the camera will automatically
take photos/videos at the set interval
(Note: in this mode, the PIR sensor is
disabled). This is helpful when
monitoring fields in long range, or the
process of flowering, etc. This feature
can work together with Timer feature.
Side PIR On, Off The default setting is On. The two side
prep PIR sensors provide wider sensing
angle and enhance response time.
(Reference 2.10 Advantages of Prep
Sensors.) However, in some situations
you have difficulty removing the
interfering twigs, or avoiding the
sunlight. If so, you have the option to
turn off the side sensors.
Sound Settings
On, off
Choose OFF to turn off the sounds
Timer Off, On Select On if you only want the camera to
work within a specified 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 nor take photos/videos. This
feature can be used together with Time
Lapse feature.
Serial No. Off, On Select On to assign a serial number to
each camera you have. You can use the
combination of 4 digits and/or alphabets
to record the location in the photos (e.g.
YSP1 for Yellow Stone Park). This helps
multi-camera users identify the location
when reviewing the photos.

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made by pressing the keys.
Cycling Save
Off, On
Choosing ON enables the “cycling
save” function, which automatically
deletes the oldest files when the SD
card becomes full to make room for the
latest pictures and/or videos.
Parameter Settings
(Bold = default)
Description
Auto Setting MMS
Param.
Manual Setting MMS
Param. If you don’t see your country and/or the
wireless operator on Auto Setting, you
need to manually enter the parameters.
Ask your operator for URL, APN,
Gateway, and Port (Account and
Password if required). Then enter the
receiving cell phone number/email
account. You can enter up to three
numbers/accounts.
MMS Options
Off, VGA, SMS
The default setting is Off, which turns
the MMS function off. To turn it on,
choose either VGA or SMS. VGA is to
send 640x480 pictures, where SMS text
messages (date & time) only.
MMS Max Image No. 0
You can decide the daily number of
pictures sent via MMS. 0stands for
Unlimited.1-99/Day gives you
flexibility sending up to 99 pictures per
day.
Reset MMS Config. Press OK to clean up all MMS settings.
Default Set Press OK Enter to return all your
camera settings back to the manufacturer
default. However, all the MMS function
settings will remain the same except for
MMS Phone No. and MMS Status.
3.2 Set up MMS on Camera
In TEST mode, press key to enter, Press MENU key to exit the MMS Setup menu. Press ,
to move the marker, ,to change the setting, and to confirm the change.Always
remember to press to save the change. Otherwise you will lose your new setting.
Choose your Country ->Wireless
Operator. Then enter the receiving cell
phone number/email account. You can
enter up to three numbers/accounts.