Ltl Acorn Ltl 5210A User manual

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InfraredScoutingCamera 
Ltl 5210 （ 5MP ） & Ltl 5210A （ 12MP ）
USER’SMANUAL

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Contents
I. Quick Introduction
•Front
•Bottom Part and Switch
•Battery Cover
•Function Switch
•Preview Testing Mode
•Automatic Infrared Shooting Mode
II. Advanced Operations
1. Keypad Operations
2. Menu Functions
•Camera Mode
•Format SD card
•Changing Photo Resolution
•Setting Video Resolution
•Date and Time
•Consecutive Photographing
•Automatic Video Recording
•Setting the Interval of Automatic Photographing/Videotaping
•PIR Sensitivity Adjustment
•Setting Time Stamps
•Setting Timer
•System Password
•Setting Machine Serial Number
•Automatic Periodic Shooting
•Seting
prepare PIR On or Off
•Restoring Default Settings
•Photos/Videos Playback and Deletion
•File System
•File Format
III. Driver Installation for SD Card
IV. Post-sales Service
V. Factory Default Settings
Appendix I: Technical Specifications
Appendix II: Parts list
Appendix III: Additional battery box installation instructions

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I. Quick Introduction
•Front

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•Bottom and Switch
When the switch is at “OFF”, the camera is turned off. When the switch is at “ON”
position in the middle, the camera is on the automatic infrared shooting mode.
When the switch is moved to the TEST position, the previewing test mode is on,
and you can set parameters or test different functions.
zBattery Cover
To supply power for the device, it is recommended to use four new
high-performance alkaline AA batteries or low self-leakage NI-MH (Nickel-Metal
hydride) rechargeable AA batteries.

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zFunction Switch
After putting in the batteries and a SD card (4M~16G), the device can be started.
There are three positions for the switch: OFF, ON and TEST. They each
correspond to three different modes of the camera. When batteries need to be
changed or when the device is not in used, it should be at the OFF mode.
zPreview Testing Mode
Moving the switch to the TEST position would set camera to the preview testing
mode. When the device is in this mode, you can manually take pictures, videotape,
view existing photos and videos, and adjust the parameters just like using an
ordinary camera. You can also test the PIR (Pyroelectric Infrared) function by the
following operations: first, make sure the camera is in preview test mode by
looking at the position of the switch, and then, in the range of 3 to 20 meters (10 to
65 feet), walk slowly back and forth along the direction that is exactly vertical to
the camera lens. If the red LED indicator light flashes, it shows that the position
can be sensed by “take PIR”, and if the blue LED indicator light flashes, it shows

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that the position can be sensed by the “prepare PIR” on the left and right.
There are three scenarios in the preview testing mode, and they are: 1) the preview
mode, where you can see the scenes directly in front of the camera lens from the
TFT LCD screen or the TV, 2) the setting mode, where the menu is shown, and 3)
the playback mode, where you can view existing photos and videos that are stored
in SD card from the TFT LCD screen or the TV. The camera automatically enters
into the preview mode when it is first set in the preview testing mode.
zAutomatic Infrared Shooting Mode
Moving the switch to the ON position would set the device in the Automatic
Infrared Shooting Mode. There is a waiting time of about 10 seconds before the
system adjusts to this mode, and during this period the red LED indicator light will
keep flashing. After that the light extinguishes and the camera can start taking
pictures by infrared inducement. Once the device is in this mode, there would be
no need for any manual operations, and the camera will function automatically by
taking pictures or videotaping the subjects such as animals, persons, or cars that
enters a certain range.
The time interval, the number of photo or the record time can be set before the
camera is put to work. The camera will automatically turn on when subjects
(anmials, persons or cars) enters the area covered by the “prepare PIR” on the left
and right sides. Then it will take pictures or start videotaping once the subjects are
in the range of the “take PIR”. If the subjects enter the range of the “take PIR”
directly, the camera will be in operation immediately. If the subjects leave the
range of the “prepare PIR”, the camera would automatically shut down after a
while.
Prepare PIR the advantages: General infrared camera to save power, usually
only PIR part is working, photographic part is closed, when PIR detect the animals,
it begin opens photographic parts supply, Then from the start photographic parts
power to start take photo needs certain time (this time is different, generally 1 ~ 5
seconds), Our Ltl-5210 camera need 1 second. When an animal is fast across, will
pass over the camera’s shoot range, which will have to take a photograph of no
animal.
Our preparation PIR can solve the problem.Our camera have prepared PIR, its
scope of induction is 100-120° Angle, a very wide range of induction, far outweigh
50 ° Angle of the camera lens, when the animals into the prepared PIR is detecting
range, photographic parts began power on and ready to shoot after 1 second, if
animals go in “take PIR” range (less than the camera lens Angle), will soon, this
time is almost negligible, rapidly across the animal able to photograph.

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II. Advanced Operations
Compared with ordinary cameras, Ltl 5210 has more professional functions. The
user can change the settings according to specific needs under the preview test
mode.
•Keypad Operation
The 6 keys from left to right are: “MENU” , “left”, “Up”, “Down”, “right” and
“OK”. The keys symbolize “SHOT” and “REPLAY”, and they are
shortcut keys. When used under the preview mode, will lead you to video
condition, leads to photo condition, and when the key “SHOT” is pressed, a
photo or video is take, and “REPLAY” is pressed, photos and videos can be
reviewed.
•Menu Functions
You can access the menu of functions by pressing the “MENU” key. Press 、
to move through each option, and press 、to change the settings. When
done, press the button to confirm the changes made to the settings. and press
“MENU” to exit the menu.

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•Camera Mode
There are two modes（5MP）or three modes（12MP）for the camera, the
“Camera” mode, and the “Video” mode,and “Camera+ Video” for 12MP .
Press 、to alternate between these two or three modes and press“OK” to
confirm. Press “MENU” to exit the menu. “Camera+ Video” mode can first take
photo and consequential take video.
•Format SD Card
Use the and keys to find the option “Format” in the function menu, and
press “OK” to enter the screen below.
Press and to shift between “Yes” and “No”, press “OK” to confirm, and
press “MENU” to exit the screen. Please note that if you choose “Yes” and
press “OK”, all information in the SD card will be deleted.

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•Changing Photo Resolution
Press and to find “Photo Size” in the menu, and then use and to
shift between “3MP”(or “12MP”) and “5MP”. Then press “OK” to confirm or
press “MENU” to exit.
•Setting Video Resolution
Use and to find “Video Size”，then choose between “640X480” and
“320X240”. Press “OK” to confirm, or press“MENU” to exit.
•Date and Time
Use and to find the “Set Clock” screen，and press “OK” to access the
“Set Clock” submenu. Refer to the following photo:

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Use and to switch among “month”, “day”, “year”, “hour”, “minute” and
“second”. Then use and to set the date and time, then press “OK” to
confirm or “MENU” to exit.
zConsecutive Photographing
When the automatic photographing function under the Automatic Infrared
Shooting Mode is activitated, you need to set the number of pictures you want the
camera to take automatically. When this parameter is set at1~3, it means one to
three photos will be taken every time the camera is triggered. Press and
to find “Picture NO.”, and use and to view “01 Photo”, “02 Photo” or
“03 Photo”.
zAutomatic Video Recording
When this parameter is set at AVI 01S~ AVI 60S, it means the camera will
automatically record a video for 1 to60 seconds every time the device is triggered.
Press and to find “Video Length” in the function menu, and choose the
length from the options “AVI 01S~ AVI 60S”, and then press “OK” to confirm or
the “MENU” key to exit.
zSetting the Interval of Automatic Photographing/Videotaping
This time parameter is relevant when the camera takes pictures or shoots videos
automatically under the Automatic Infrared Shooting Mode. The interval is
defined as the length of time the camera will wait to restart PIR and function again
after a picture is taken or a video clip is recorded. The system can only sense the
subjects (animals, or persons) when the PIR is turned on.
NOTE: Under the Automatic Infrared Shooting Mode, LED will first flash for
about 10 seconds, and then start PIR sensing. At that moment the camera will be
triggered and takes pictures if people or animals come into the induction area.
The interval parameter has120 values from 0 to 59 seconds and 1 to 60 minute ,

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the default value is set at 1 minute.
To change this interval value, press and to find the “Interval” menu，
and press and to choose a value between “01S~ 59S” and “01min~
60min”. Press “OK” to confirm or press “MENU” to exit the screen.
zPIR Sensitivity Adjustment
The level of PIR sensitivity applies only to the Automatic Infrared Shooting Mode,
and it shows the sensitivity level of the PIR to the objects including people and
animals.
There are three options for the level of sensitivity: Low, Normal and High, and the
default is Normal. The higher the number, the easier for the camera to be triggered
and starts shooting pictures or recording videos. Higher sensitivity setting suits
indoors and environments with little or no interference, while lower sensitivity
suits outdoors and environments that are under bigger interferences. Temperature
also affects the sensitivity, as higher temperature will lower the sensitivity. Thus it
is recommended that a higher sensitivity level be used under high temperature.
To adjust this parameter, find the “Sense Level” screen in the menu as shown in
the image above and use and to choose among “Low”、“Normal” and
“High”, press “OK” to confirm the changes and press “MENU” to exit.
zSetting Time Stamps

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Time stamps are used to identify and show the time that the photos or videos are
shot. When it is set “on”, the time will appear on the photos or videos, and when it
is set “OFF” , no time will appear.
To change the settings of time stamps, press and to find the “Time
Stamp” menu and use and to choose among “On” or “Off”, press “OK”
to confirm the changes and press “MENU” to exit.
zSetting Timer
The timer will be activated under Automatic Infrared Shooting Mode, and it is
used to set the camera’s working time. Inside that set time, the PIR will working
and the camera will be in operation. Outside that set time, the PIR will shut down
and the camera will no longer be in operation. After set “On”, the device will
work every day during the same period, for example, if the starting time is set at
18:35 and the ending time at 8:25, then the camera will automatically sense
through PIR and functions from 18:35 today to 8:25 the next day, and outside that
time, the camera will be turned off. If you find the camera is not working
accordingly, please make sure if the time is set at the “On” position.
The “Timer Switch” option can be found in the functions menu. Choose between
the “On” mode and the “OFF” mode, and when it is in turn on, set the timer be
changing the starting “hour（h）”, “minute（m）” and the ending “hour（h）” and
“minute（m）”. Select “OK” to confirm changes, or press “MENU” to exit the
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zSystem Password
If the system password is set, the device can be protected from non-users, since it
cannot enter the Preview Test mode without the password and thus cannot be used.
Use and to find the “Password Set” option and press and to
choose either “On” or “Off”. Once the function is turned on, press “OK” and set
the password. Refer to the image below.
Use and to alternate between each data slot, and use and to
change the number. Select “OK” to confirm the changes, and press “MENU” to
exit.
zSetting Machine Serial Number
Setting a serial number can print to the photo ,point out the photo where is it
filming. When turned on, the serial number will automatically appear with the
photo’s time stamp.

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Press and to find “Serial NO.” in the functions menu, press and
to shift between “On” and “Off”. If the “On” is selected, then press “OK” to
enter “Serial NO Set” as shown below.
Use and to alternate between each slot, and then press and
to set the digits and 26 alphabets. Select “OK” to confirm changes and press
“MENU” to exit.
zAutomatic Periodic Shooting
When the periodic shooting function is turned on, the camera will automatically
take pictures or shoot videos according to a set interval, regardless of whether or
not the PIR has sensed the subjects. The number of pictures taken or the length of
the video recorded can be set following previous instructions, and the timer is still
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NOTE: When the Automatic Periodic Shooting Mode is on, the PIR will be turned
off.
Use and to find the “Periodic Interval Set” option in the functions
menu, and use and to select either “ON” or “OFF”. Select “OK” to
confirm changes. When “ON” is chosen, the system will enter the submenu that
allows you to set the interval. Refer to the graph below, use and to
alternate between each slot, and then press and to set the time. Select
“OK” to confirm changes and press “MENU” to exit.
zSeting prepare PIR On or Off
Unless there is interference, Usually should set ON, This can accelerate the speed
of start-up.
Press and to find “Side PIR” in the functions menu，Press and
to shift between “On” and “Off”, press “OK” to confirm, and press “MENU” to
exit the screen.
Note:Set Off the prepare PIR will loss of function.
zRestore Default Settings
Press and to find “Default Set” in the functions menu，then select
“OK” to set all parameters back to their default factory. The device will
automatically return to the Preview TEST mode.
•Photos/Videos Playback and Deletion

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Under the Preview TEST mode, pressing “OK” will display the last photos or
videos. Use and to playback the photos or video clips. If it is a video
clip, you can press （SHOT）to play, then press （SHOT）to stop playing.
When in 12MP camera, Photos can 16 times zoom playback,press zoom in
and press zoom out,press view right photo and press view left
photo;press long time view up and press long time view down.
In this playback mode, pressing “MENU” will enter into the deletion menu, in
which you have the options to delete the current picture/video or to delete all.
Select “OK” and then “Yes” to confirm deleting the file, or select “No” to keep it.
•File System
When a SD card that is smaller than 1 GB is used, the device supports the file
system format of FAT12 and FAT16 .it supports FAT32 with a SD card larger
than 2 G. The maximum capacity of SD card the camera supports is 16G.
•File Format
The camera uses a SD card to store all photos and videos under the folder
\DCIM\100IMAGE. Photos and videos will be named according to the sequence
of shooting. Examples include IMAG0001.JPG or IMAG0001.AVI. The suffixes
distinguish between a photo (with suffix jpg) and a video (with suffix avi).
Note: When connected to the TV under the switch “On” mode (Automatic
Infrared Shooting Mode), the trigger time will be slowed.
III. Driver Installation for USB
The camera uses USB2.0 High Speed data transmission. If your computer doesn’t
recognize mass storage, for example, the operation system is Windows 98 please
download and install the appropriate driver that supports USB2.0 High Speed.
IV. Post-sales Service
We provide two year of free maintenance. If your product is out of our service
period and is manually damaged through wrong operations, we can still provide
paid services including parts replacements and repair.
Note:The factory reserves the right to update products.

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V. Factory Default Settings
The parameters are usually set before leaving the factory, and their values are
optimal or commonly used. These predetermined values of primary parameter are
identified in the following table.
Parameter
name Default data Remark others
Mode Camera Photo Video(Photo+ Video when 12MP)
Photo Size 5MP 5MP 3M Pixel(12MP)
Video Size 640×480 VGA mode 320x240
Capture No. 01 Photo One photo each time 2 Photo, 3 Photo
Video length AVI 10s Video length is 10s 1-60 seconds
Interval 1 min Trigger to trigger interval is
1minute
0-59 seconds, 1-60 minutes
Sense Level Normal Sensitivity High, Low
Time Stamp On Time stamp on Off
Timer Switch Off Time switch off On (00:00 – 23:59)
Password Set Off Password set off On
Serial NO. Off Serial No. off On
Periodic Shot Off Periodic Interval Shot off On(00:00 – 23:59:59)
Side PIR On Side PIR Set On Off

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Appendix I：Technical Specification
Type Parameters
Ltl-5210 Ltl-5210A
Image Sensor 5 Mega Pixels Color CMOS Yes Yes
Maximum Pixel Size 2560x1920 Yes Yes
Lens F=3.1; FOV=52°; Auto IR-Cut Yes Yes
IR-Flashlight 65 Feet/20 Meters Yes Yes
TFT Display Screen 48x35.69mm (2.36");480(RGB)*234DOT; 16.7M color Option Yes
Operation Keypad 6 keys Option Yes
Memory SD Card (8MB ~16GB) Yes Yes
Picture Size 5MP = 2560x1920; And 3MP =
2048x1536 And 12MP =4000x3000
Video Size 640x480: 20fps; 320x240: 20fps Yes Yes
PIR Sensitivity PIR with 3 sensitivity levels: High/Normal/Low Yes Yes
PIR Sensing Distance 65ft/20m（Below +25°C/+77°F at the Normal Level）Yes Yes
Preparation PIR
Sensing Angle Left and right light beams form an angle of 100°
Each lens covers 10°(Can be set Off) Yes Yes
Shot PIR Sensing Angle 35° Yes Yes
Operation Mode Day/Night Yes Yes
Trigger Time 1 Second (When using the 2G SD card) Yes Yes
Triggering Interval 0sec. - 60min. Programmable Yes Yes
Shooting Numbers 1~3 Yes Yes
Video Length 1-60sec. Programmable Yes Yes
Camera+Video First take Picture and then take Video No Yes
Playback Zoom In 1~16 times No Yes
Time Stamp On /Off, include serial No./ tempreture and moon phase Yes Yes
Timer On /Off Time Lapse Programmable Yes Yes
Password 4 Protection Numbers Option Yes
Device Serial No. 4 Digits and 26 alphabet Set by Yourself Yes Yes
Periodic Shot 1 Second~24Hours Yes Yes
Power Supply 4xAA,Can add to 8XAA(Need the additional battery box) Yes Yes
Stand-by Current 0.4mA Yes Yes
Stand-by Time 3～6 Months（4xAA～8XAA）Yes Yes
Auto Power Off Auto power off in 2 minutes while no keypad controlling Yes Yes
Power Consumption 150mA (+500mA when IR LED lights up) Yes Yes
Low Battery Alarm 4.2~4.3V Yes Yes
Interface TV out (NTSC); USB; SD Card Holder; 6V DC External Yes Yes
Fix Method Belt, Tripod Nail Yes Yes
Waterproof IP54 Yes Yes
Operation Temperature -30 ~+70°C/-22~+158°F Yes Yes
Operation Humidity 5% ~ 95% Yes Yes
Certificate FCC & CE & RoHS Yes Yes
Option: In normal is "Yes". If “No” the parameters will set by the PC. Can only choose "Yes" or "No" in all.

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Appendix II：Parts list
Part name Quantity
Digital camera 1
Addition battery box 1
TV AV IN cable 1
USB cable 1
Belt 1
External DC cable(optional) 1
Manual 1
Guarantee card 1

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Appendix III: Additional battery box installation
instructions