Ltl Acorn Ltl-5511 Series User manual

LTL ACORN®
Infrared Digital Scouting Camera
Ltl-5511 Series
1920X1080 Resolution Video with Audio Record
LTL ACORN
USER’S MANUAL

LTL ACORN®

LTL ACORN®
General Information
1.1 Features
1.2 Application
1.3 Illustration
Quick Start
2.1 Insert SIM Card
2.2 Load Batteries
2.3 Insert SD Card
2.4 Enter Test Mode
2.5 Enter Live Mode
2.6 Advantages of two horizontal PIR design
Advanced Settings
3.1 Parameter Settings
3.2 File Format
3.3 Set up Camera on PC
3.4 Set up MMS Function on PC
3.5 Set up SMTP Function on PC
3.6 MMS Remote Control & Table of Command Code
3.7 View Local MPNO Name and Signal Strength on TFT LCD Screen
3.8 Camera Working with MMS
Ltl-5511 Series Products
4.1 Models for Purchase
Important Information
5.1 Prevent From Short-Circuits
5.2 Power Supply and Battery Box
5.3 SD Card
5.4 Auto Adjustment on Video Length
5.5 850nm and 940nm IR LED
Firmware Upgrades
6.1 Firmware Upgrades
Warranty Information
Appendix II Package Contents
Appendix III Instruction For Installing Battery Box
Appendix IV Instruction For Installing Camera with Battery Box
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Version: Ltl-5511M-02
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LTL ACORN®
GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
This manual applies to model Ltl-5511MC, Ltl-5511MG, Ltl-5511WMC, Ltl-5511WMG.
Ltl-5511 series camera, with its highly sensitive Passive Infra-Red (PIR) sensor, 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 2G GSM network to your
cell phone or email account.
1.1 Features:
• Programmable 1.3, 5 or 12-Megapixel high resolution.
• Programmable 320x240，640x480,1280x720 or 1920x1080 video size.
• Ltl-5511WMC/WMG with FOV of 100 degrees.
• 44 LEDs greatly improve the quality of night picture and video.
as 25m, low-grow 940nm 20m.
glow 940nm 15m.
• In “Cam + Video” mode, camera takes both pictures and video at every trigger event.
up to 6 months with 12 ×AA batteries).
• LTL ACORN unique two horizontal PIR patented design comes up with a 100° angle
of induction, makes our camera activated in advance and gets ready to shoot, this
split-second process could be short as 0.2 second.
• The design of two horizontal PIR improves accuracy on shooting, reduce false trigger.
• Perform in the most extreme temperatures from -40°F (-40°C) to 158°F (70°C).
• Compact size. Well designed to deploy covertly.
• Rapid trigger time (1 second).
• In Time Lapse setting, the camera automatically and constantly takes pictures/videos
building nest, or monitor unattended properties such as parking lots.
exclusively. This feature can work together with Time Lapse feature.
• Convenient to be mounted on trunk or tripod.
• Serial Number setting enables you to code locations in the photos. The setting of
serial number here can change the filename as well .
• Built-in 2.36” TFT LCD color display to review images and videos.
• Date, time, temperature and moon phase would be stamped on the bottom of the pictures.
• Lockable and password protected.

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Figure 1.1: Front View of Ltl-55
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• 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 similar products on the market.
• Get SMS Text alert when battery power level gets low.
• Check cellular signal reception on the screen.
•Operates globally via 2G GSM/GPRSnetwork. Supports four bands: 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900MHz.
1.2 Application
• Trail camera for hunting
• Animal or event observation
1.3 Illustration
• Figure 1.1 shows the front view of the camera (Part # Ltl-5511MG)
• Figure 1.2 shows the bottom view of the camera (Part # Ltl-5511M)
• Figure 1.3 shows the back view of the camera (Part # Ltl-5511M) and front view of
the battery box (Part # Ltl-MM3)

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HIGH ENERGY LITHIUM AA BATTERIES
CoveroftheBattery
Compartment
DCPower
Jack
SDCard
Slot TVOut
Jack USBPort Power/Mode
Switch
Push to open/close
the battery
compartment cover
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.
To power up the camera, install four NEW
Figure 1.2: Bottom View of Ltl-5511M
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
high-performance alkaline or lithium AA
batteries in the camera. FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE, WE RECOMMEND USING
additional battery box which contains four more AA batteries. (Please refer to Appendix III:
Instruction for Installing Battery Box)

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Figure 1.3: Back View of Ltl-5511M and Front View of Battery Box(Part # Ltl-MM3)
CAUTION: If you are not using the camera for an extended period of time, it is highly
recommended to remove the batteries from the camera to avoid possible acid leak
that may damage the camera and void the warranty.
battery, please pay attention to following instructions especially for lithium battery:
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Second, to avoid short-circuit faults, please load the battery as the polarity sign on
the battery compartment.
Third, to prevent the environment from being polluted .Please do not throw battery
away casually. The battery may explode if damaged or disposed in high temperature.
current of charger.

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QUICK START
2.1 Insert SIM Card (Only for Model Ltl-5511MG/WMG)
You need to purchase the SIM card from your local Mobile Phone Network Operators
(MPNO), making sure they provide Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). Ask them for
3.4 Set up MMS Function on PC in the Advanced Operation section.)
Open the battery compartment cover, slide the SIM card in the slot and lock it.
2.2 Load Batteries
below.
• Install 4 AA batteries. Make sure the polarity matches the sign on the cover.
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Figure 2-1 MMS-module Battery Box
To install batteries on the camera (Part # Ltl-5511M ), please follow the instructions
• Follow direction of arrow, push left slip switch, it will pop out.

Insert the Card
Upward
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Figure 2-2
Attention: Please switch the camera to OFF mode before loading or removing
batteries/ SD card.
2.3 Insert SD Card
The camera does not come with internal memory. please insert the SD card properly before
powering on, or No SD Card! would be prompted and data cannot be stored. Before inserting
the SD card, please make sure the write-protect switch is on “OFF” side (NOT in the “LOCK”
position). The supported memory capacity is up to 16GB. If you use a SD card which capacity
is larger than 16GB, please make sure that you test it in advance.
• Replace the cover.
To install the additional battery box (Part # Ltl-MM3), please refer to Appendix III:
Instructions For Installing Battery Box)
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. Bundled with our external solar power supply (purchased
When battery level gets low, in the TEST mode, the message “Low Battery” would be
shown on the TFT LCD screen.
The MMS wireless camera (Part # Ltl-5511MG/WMG ) will automatically send a “Low
battery” text alert to your cell phone. Meanwhile, the battery level would be shown as Code
B1/B2/B3 on the received MMS pictures. B3 means high level and B1 indicates the level
is low and you may need to change the batteries soon.

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• Press the key to set the camera to shoot video clips.
• Press the key to set the camera to take 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 TFT screen,
or a connected TV monitor. Use and key to navigate.Use and key to zoom
in and out the pictures.Under zoom in,short press to move picture rightwards, long
press to move picture upwards, short press to move leftwards, long press to
move downwards.
There is another key MENU, on the keypad that allows you to program the camera to work
the way you want. Please refer to 3.1 Parameter Settings in Advanced Operation section.
Under the test mode, one useful function you would like is testing the work area of the
perform the test:
• First strap the camera on a tree to 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.
and blue ,it indicates the position you located is detected by overlapping area of left
and right PIR sensors, it is the region where camera is ready to shoot.
it is recommended to place the camera 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) above the ground.
2.4 Enter Test Mode
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 2-3) working as below:
Figure 2-3