Ltl Acorn AG-680V Series User manual

Acorn Guard®
Most Cost-effective Scouting Trail Camera
AG-680V Series
USER’S MANUAL

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Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Fully Functionality Introduction
1.2 Application
1.3 Power Supply
1.4 Attention
1.5 Key Features
2. Whole View and Details of Camera
2.1 Figure 1: Front View of Camera;
2.2 Figure 3.2: Bottom View of Camera;
2.3 Figure 3.3: Side View of Camera.
2.4 Figure 3.4: Internal View of Camera
2.5 Function Keys & Other Details
3. Quick Start
3.1 How to start the camera?
3.2 How to set the functions?
4. Operation List
4.1 Video/Photo Playback
4.2 Delete:
4.3 Format of SD Card
4.4 Operation Menu
5. Specification
6. Upgrade to GPRS Model by Inserting GPRS Module
7. MMS, SMS, SMTP, FTP, TCP/UDP Functions of GPRS
Model(AG-680M)
8. SD Cards Selection and Battery Life Test Report
8.1 SD Card Selection
8.2 Battery Life Test Report for Reference
9. Trouble Shooting
9.1 Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest
9.2 Camera stops taking images or won’t take images
9.3 GPRS version camera stops sending photos to email or mobiles.
10. Warranty
11. Plan for Upgrade 3G/Wifi Digital Camera

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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing one of our AcornGuard(AG-680V) easy operation
highly qualified products. You now may enjoy the excellences reflected on
this series product. This 12MP HD digital camera was totally R&D by our
diligent and smart engineers based on feedbacks and requirements from
customers globally. May you also enjoy and adore this product as we do. And
our company is always open-minded with willing to adopt creative ideas from
you.
1.1 Fully Functionality Introduction
Besides all the functions you may experience from any other similar
product; This AG-680V camera is aimed to offer user the most easy to use
experience with gradually grow functions added; i.e.: GPRS model, SMS
remote control, to configure camera various settings and enable camera to
shoot a photo and send back instantly; etc. Follow up with possible upgrade
unique features as 3G & Wifi.
1.2 Application
The AG-680V is digital camera is an ideal product for housing security,
warehouse surveillance, and monitoring wild animals with its camouflage
appearance and nice shape. It is convenient to install or fasten, could be used
to take photographs manually and carry on long-time videos in Test mode.
a. Instant surveillance camera for home, office, construction site, and
warehouse, etc.;
b. Motion-triggered infra-red night vision surveillance;
c. Animal observation and hunting;
1.3 Power Supply
A. AA Alkaline Batteries
This camera can either work with 4 or 8 AA Alkaline batteries. Pls note
that the voltage of rechargeable AA batteries (1.2V) is insufficient to power
this device. Batteries should be inserted as indicated inside the battery case.
Upside down batteries electrode may cause device malfunction. Also, we
strongly recommend changing the batteries when power icon on camera
screen is empty or when you receive lower battery SMS alert (GPRS Model
only).
B. Solar Panel
To bring users better using experience, our engineers designed this

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camera to be able to work with most standard 6~12V lithium battery build-in
solar panels.
C. Power Adaptor—Security Surveillance Purpose
This camera can also be powered by an external 6~12V DC adapter.
Recommend to remove the alkaline batteries when power adapter is used, to
avoid surcharging. Electrical power is recommended for security purposes.
1.4 Attention
1. Insert the SD memory card correctly, camera does not support SD card hot
swap (insertion).
2. Please use AA battery with good quality in order to prevent battery cells
from corrosion of leaked acid.
3. Use right adaptor (6V/1A or 2A) of this camera to supply power, and do not
invert the electrode when put in batteries.
4. In Test mode, camera will automatically power off in 1min without any
operations. Please manually turn ON it as if you want to use it again.
5. Don’t interrupt power supply during system upgrade, please deliver it back
to factory if the device doesn’t work after upgrading.
6. Do not frequently insert or pull out SD card and battery or plug in and out
the adaptor when the camera is on.
7. Do not have any floating objects, such as leaves, strings, or ribbons in the
3M motion detection zone of cameras, to avoid mistaking photograph or
videos.
8. Do not keep camera next to hot irrelevant objects, air conditioner exhaust
vents, and light, etc. to avoid mistaking photos or videos.
1.5 Key Features
a. Programmable 5/8/12 Megapixel high-quality resolution;
b. Especially designed function buttons for user’s conveniences;
c. Optional to turn on/off camera speaker;
d. 40 pcs IR LEDs for flash range as 20 meters;
e. Adjustable PIR sensitivity;
f. Multi-shot pictures (up to 7 pics per trigger);
g. Impressive quick trigger time: 0.8-1s (GPRS trigger time is 1.2s);
h. Support standard 6~12V solar panel;
i. Color pictures during day; black and white at night.
j. Adjustable delay between motions;
k. With 8 AA alkaline batteries, the longest standby time is up to 6 months;
l. Available operation temperature: -20℃ to 60℃;

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m. Time Lapse for automatically and constantly shooting of pictures/videos
at preset interval;
n. With specified Timer, camera can be programmed to work only during
preset time period every day;
o. Stamp of USER LABEL, date, time, temperature and moon phase on
every picture enables you to identify where and when the camera shot
photos;
p. Built-in 2.0" TFT color screen to review photos and videos in camera.
q. Audio Recording brings you heart pumping like ever before;
r. Two different TV OUT settings help you review photos/videos even
from Television.
Below are for GPRS Model only
s. With SMS/MMS/GPRS/SMTP/HTTP function, camera can transmit
photos to 1-4 settled mobile phones and 1-4 email accounts according to
set intervals constantly at lower battery consumption.
t. SMS alert when battery is low;
u. SMS to realize various configurations;
v. SMS to enable camera to shoot a photo and send back instantly;
w. Support most 2G and most 3G SIM cards to get real-time photos;
2. Whole View and Details of Camera
2.1 Figure 1: Front View of Camera;

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2.2 Figure 3.2: Bottom View of Camera;
2.3 Figure 3.3: Side View of Camera.

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2.4 Figure 3.4: Internal View of Camera

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Introduction of each button
a) Press Buttons
01: Menu; 02/ 03/ 04/ 05: navigation arrow buttons; 06: OK
b) Switch Buttons
07: Power Switch; 08: Camera/Video Switch; 09: IR LEDs Group Switch; 10:
GPRS Switch
c) Interfaces
11: 12V DC in; 12: USB Port; 13: SD Card Slot; 14: TV Out.
2.5 Function Keys & Other Details
A. Switch Buttons
Power
Switch
Switch up: Power On—PIR intelligent automatically
monitoring; light sensor flashes 5 times before entering
Mode “Power On”
Switch “On”, press “OK” once to wake up camera LCD
screen to enter TEST Mode; Press and hold button “OK”
for 5 sec to get back to mode “Power On”
Switch down: OFF—Camera stops working.
Video/Photo
Switch
Switch up: Pic—Photographing
Switch down: Video—Video Recording
IR LEDs
Group
Switch
Switch up: 19—up side 19 pcs IR LEDs work
Switch down: 40—all 40 IR LEDs work
GPRS
Switch
Switch up: On—GPRS function enabled;
Switch down:
Off
—
GPRS function disabled.
B. Navigation buttons
a) Power Switch by “On”, press “OK” once to wake up camera LCD
screen to enter TEST Mode;
b) Test mode, Press “Menu” once to enter camera setting menu; Press
“OK” to shoot photo(s) or video clips.
c) To navigate the interface by pressing “←”, “↑”, “→”, or “↓”, press “OK”
for selection. To modify the selection, press “↑” and “↓”again and press
“OK” to confirm. To return to the previous menu, press “Menu”.

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d) Press and hold button “OK” for 5 sec to get back to mode “Power On”
3. Quick Start
3.1 How to start the camera?
Switch button ⑦ to “ON”, press button ⑥ “OK” once to wake up camera
LCD screen (to enter TEST Mode.)
3.2 How to set the functions?
C. Test mode, Press button ① “Menu” once to enter camera setting menu;
D. To navigate menu interface by pressing “←”, “↑”, “→”, or “↓”, press
“OK” for selection. To modify the selection, press “↑” and “↓”again and
press “OK” to confirm. To return to the previous menu, press “Menu”.
E. Exit Menu, then press button ⑥ “OK” for 5 sec to enable camera to
work automatically by itself.
F. Switch button ⑧ to switch “Photographing”/ “Video Recording”;
G. Switch button ⑨ to turn on 19 IR LEDs or whole 40 IR LEDs.
H. Switch button ⑩ to turn on/off GPRS function.
4. Operation List
4.1 Video/Photo Playback
In Test Mode without pressing button “Menu”: press arrow button “↑” to enter
Playback; press “←” and “→” for selection, “OK” to play photo/video. Press

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button “↑” again to return. Press “Menu” button to initiate Deletion of files or
Format of SD card.
4.2 Delete:
a. Delete one: delete selected photo/video;
b. Delete All.
press“↑” and “↓”for selection, “OK” to confirm, “menu” return back to
previous interface.
4.3 Format of SD Card
a. No
b. Yes: to format SD card via camera.
press“↑” and “↓”for selection, “OK” to confirm, “menu” return back to
previous interface.
4.4 Operation Menu
Test mode, Press “Menu” once to enter camera setting menu; to navigate
setting interface by pressing “←”, “↑”, “→”, or “↓”, press “OK” for selection,
and “Menu” to return back to previous menu.
Main Menu Default
Setting Functions Description
1. User Label OFF
Select “ON” to set 4 digits/ alphabets
for each camera. Such function can
help user to identify photos are from
where and which camera.
2. Camera + Video OFF
Select “ON”, camera shoots photo(s)
first, then video upon same trigger
event based on Video Length and
Multi-shot user configured.
3. Multi-Shot 1P Optional 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 photos per
trigger
4. Image Size 5MP 12MP/8MP/5MP
4000x3000, 3264x2448, 2592x1944
5. Video Size 640 HD/640/320:
1080x720/640x480/320x160
6. Video Frame 30FPS 30fps/15fps, programmable
7. Digital Zoom
NO
Lens focus room in 2/ 3/ 4 times.
8. Video Length 5 Sec 5-60s video clips

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9. PIR Sensitivity Middle
High/ Middle/ Low;
Higher sensitivity is 1) more sensitive
to movements by smaller subjects; 2)
longer detection distance; 3) easier
for sensor to detect difference
between body heat and outdoor
temperature; 4) easier to trigger
camera to record. In high
temperature environment, body heat
of subjects and environment
temperature is hard to tell by camera,
suggest set High.
10. Timer OFF
Select “ON”, to set the beginning
time and end time (hour/minute);
camera will only work during the
time user set.
11. Time Lapse OFF
Select “ON”, to set the interval; PIR
sensor of camera will be turned off;
camera will shoot pics or video clips
automatically upon the interval user
set. Configurable interval: 5
seconds to 24 hours.
12. Delay OFF
The pre-set time interval you desire
between photo/video recordings upon
motion. This option prevents from
taking too many photos or videos.
Example: Camera will wait 1 minute
between
photo/video recordings with motion
Configurable delay time: 5 seconds
to 2 hours.
13. Audio
Recording
ON Select “ON”, audio available in video
clips.
14. TV Out
N
NTSC/PAL
15. Stamp ON
To select or cancel imprinting of
programmed user label, moon phase,
temperature, date, and time on
photos.
16. Frequency 50Hz Improper setting may cause camera

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screen flicker
17. Language English English…
18. Time/Date
01/ 01/
2011
12: 00
Date/Time; Date: “month/ date/
year”; Time: “hour/minute”
19. Camera Sound ON Select “OFF” to turn off camera
speaker.
20. Cycle
Recording OFF
Select “ON”, camera will continue to
record photos/videos by deleting
earliest photos or video clips recorded
in SD card.
21. Password OFF
Select “ON” to enable password
protection for your camera; support
totally 6 digits/ alphabets long
password access.
22. Reset No Select “Yes” to reset camera back to
factory default setting.
5. Specification
Image Sensor
5 / 8 / 12 Mega Pixels Color CMOS
Effective Pixels 2560x1920
Day/Night Mode
Yes
IR arrange
20m
IR Setting Top: 19 LED, Foot: 21LED
Memory
SD Card (8MB
–
32 GB)
Operating keys 10
Lens F=3.0; FOV=52°; Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at
night)
LCD Screen
2” TFT, RGB, 262k
PIR Sensitivity
3 sensitive levels: High / N
ormal / Low
PIR distance 12m – 15m
PIR Angle
60°
Picture size 5MP/8MP/12MP =
2592x1944/3264x2448/4000x3000
Picture Format JPEG
Video resolution
720P (1280x720), 640x320, 320x160
Video Format
AVI
Video Length 1-60sec. programmable

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Shooting Numbers
1
-
7
Trigger Time 0.8-1s
Trigger Interval
2s
-
5s
Camera + Video Yes
Playback Zoom in
2x, 3x, 4x
Device Serial No.
Yes
Time Lapse Yes
Beep Sound
ON/OFF
SD Card cycle ON/OFF
Operation Power
Battery: 6V; DC: 12V
Battery Type 8AA
External DC 12V
Stan
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by Current
0.15mA
Stand-by Time 4~6 months (4×AA~8×AA)
Auto Power Off auto switch to mode “ON” in 60s without any
operations
Power Consumption 150mA (+650mA when whole 40 IR LEDs light
up)
Low battery Alert 4.8V (4.8V: alert; 4.6V: power off)
Inte
rface
TV out/USB/SD Card/DC Port
Mounting Strap; Tripod
Operating
Temperature
-25°C to 60°C
Storage temperature -30 °C to 70°C
Operation Humidity 5%-90%
Waterproof spec
IP54
Dimensions
131.42
x98.72 x77.44mm
Weight 300g
Certification
CE FCC RoHs
6. Upgrade to GPRS Model by Inserting GPRS Module
7. MMS, SMS, SMTP, FTP, TCP/UDP Functions of GPRS
Model(AG-680M)

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8. SD Cards Selection and Battery Life Test Report
8.1 SD Card Selection
Using a memory card is required to operate the camera. When the camera
is "ON" and no memory card is used, the screen displays "Pls insert memory
card". The SD slot of the camera has a 32 GB memory capacity. Before
inserting or removing the memory card, the camera must be turned "OFF".
Failing to do so may cause loss of or damage the pictures already recorded
from the memory card. When the SD card is full, the viewing screen indicates
"Memory Full". The following data shows an approximate quantity of photos
which can be recorded by the camera depending on the memory card capacity.
Chart below will show you the approximate capacity of different size SD
cards. Pls check to see which size card can fit your needs best.
SD Size
Capacity
1GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB
32 GB
Photo (pictures)
5MP 705 1373 2823 5517 11141 24496
2
8 MP
452
882
1813
3544
7157
14241
12 MP 201 392 806 1575 3181 6326
Video (hours)
720P HD
00:09:27
00:18:32
00:38:15
01:14:53
02:31:20
04:53:40
640x480
00:26:01
00:50:48
01:44:33
03:24:27
06:52:58
13:09:27
320x160
01:14:07
02:24:28
04:57:04
09:40:39
19
:32:30
39:15:10
8.2 Battery Life Test Report for Reference
Test Condition: LCD screen off. Mode: “Power On” _PIR intelligent
automatically monitoring
8AA Alkaline Batteries
Photos shot per day Working time Video
clips
shot
per
day
Workin
g time
IR LEDs On IR LEDs On
5MP 100 photos
51 days
320× 240
10 sec
10 clips
43 days

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8MP
100 photos
49 days
640× 480
10 sec
10 clips
42 days
12MP
100 photos
45 days
1280× 720
10 sec
10 clips
40 days
IR LEDs Off IR LEDs Off
5MP 100 photos
59 days
320× 240
10 sec
20 clips
119 days
8MP
100 photos
55 days
640× 480
10 sec
20 clips
113 days
12MP
100 photos
51 days
1280× 720
10 sec
20 clips
101 days
9. Trouble Shooting
9.1 Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest
1. Check the “Sensor Level” (PIR sensitivity) parameter setting. For warm
environmental conditions, set the Sensor Level to “High” and for cold weather
use, set the sensor for “Low”.
2. Try to set your camera up in an area where no heat resources are in the
camera’s field of view.
3. In some cases, set the camera near water will make the camera take images
with no subject in them. Try to aim the camera over ground.
4. Try to set camera on stable and immovable objects, i.e.: large trees.
5. At night, motion detector may detect beyond range of the IR
illumination. Reduce distance setting by adjusting sensor sensitivity.
7. Rising sun or sunset can trigger sensor. Camera must be reoriented.
8. If person/animal moves quickly, it may move out of the camera’s
field of view before photo is taken. Move camera further back or
redirect camera.
9.2 Camera stops taking images or won’t take images
1. Please make sure that the SD card is not full. If the card is full, camera will
stop taking images.
2. Check batteries to make sure that alkaline or lithium AA batteries left power
is enough for camera to work.
3. Make sure that the camera power switch is in the “On” position and not in
the “Off” or “Test” modes.
4. When GPRS function is on, there will be around 1 minute interval for
camera to send out photo before camera shooting the next photo. Turn off the
GPRS, camera can shoot photos continuously.
5. Please format the SD card with camera before using or when camera stops
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9.3 GPRS version camera stops sending photos to email or mobiles.
1. Check if the SIM card is out of charge.
2. Check if SIM card in using can work with mobile phone.
3. Check if the signal is too weak or there is no signal covered.
4. Make sure the GPRS setting is right (check the manual)
10. Warranty
With great pride and full confidence in our products, we always keep our
words which are given to our customers as specified warranty terms and
service below. Based on a strict QC system, we initially offer all our
customers one year long time limited warranty, come along with selectable
chargeable renewal policy of warranty as one, two, three, or four years.
Our products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of one year from the date of original purchase. If a defect exists, we
will, at our option and to extent permitted by law will (1) repair the product at
no charge using new or refurbished parts; (2) exchange the product with a
functionally equivalent product that is new or refurbished. Provided the
product is returned freight charge paid.
This warranty excludes damage resulting from abuse, accident, modifications
or other causes that are not defects in materials and workmanship, or by
someone other than our authorized technicians. This warranty only covers
failures due to defects in materials or workmanship under normal usage.
To obtain warranty service, please contact us to determine the nature of
problem before return the product under this warranty (with a written
description of the problem and print samples) for repairing or exchanging.
11. Plan for Upgrade 3G/Wifi Digital Camera