Ltl Acorn Ltl-5610 Series User manual

LTL ACORN ®
Infrared Digital
Scouting Camera
Ltl-5610 Series
GPS Coordinate Input
1920×1080 Video
USER’S MANUAL

Version: Ltl-5610-02
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information.............................................................1
1. 1 Fe a tu r e s ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 1
1.2 Application...................................................................................4
1.3 Illustration............................................................................................4
Getting Started..........................................................................6
2.1 Insert SIM Card..........................................................................6
2.2 Load Batteries on the Camera..............................................................7
2.3 Insert SD Card.........................................................................................8
2.4 Enter Test Mode.......................................................................................9
2.5 Enter Live Mode.....................................................................................11
2.6 Advantages of Prep PIR Sensors..........................................................11
Advanced Settings....................................................................................12
3.1 Parameter Settings..............................................................................12
3.2 GPS Coordinate.....................................................................................17
3.3 File Format............................................................................................17
3.4 Set up Camera on PC...................................................................18
3.5 Set up MMS Function on PC...............................................................21
3.6 SMS Remote Control...................................................................23
3.7 Wireless MMS Camera Working......................................................27
3.8 View Local MPNO Name and Signal Strength on TFT Display..............28
3.9 Set up Camera on Mobile Phone........................................................30
Ltl-5610 Series Products And Components............................................34
4.1 Ltl-5610 Series Component Parts..........................................................34
4.2 Models for Purchase........................................................................34
Important Information..........................................................................35
5.1 Prevent Short Circuit of Electric Contacts..............................................35
5.2 Power Supply and Battery Box..............................................................36
5.3 SD Card.......................................................................................36
5.4 Auto Adjustment on Video Length.........................................................36
5.5 850nm and 940nm IR LED...........................................................37
5.6 Mount on Tripod.....................................................................37
5.7 FAQs on MMS Function...................................................................38
Firmware Upgrades..................................................................................39
6.1 Firmware Upgrades.....................................................................39
Warranty Information....................................................................40
Appendix I Technical Specifications........................................................41
Appendix II Standard Package Contents.................................................45
Appendix III Install Battery Box...............................................................46

General Information
This manual applies to model Ltl-5610A, Ltl-5610MC, Ltl-5610MG,
Ltl-5610WA, Ltl-5610WMC and Ltl-5610WMG. Ltl-5610 is new generation
product of LTL ACORN. With its highly sensitive Pyroelectric Infrared Radial
(PIR) Sensor, detects the sudden change of ambient temperature caused by
moving game in a region of interest (ROI), triggered to take photos/videos.
Ltl-5610MG/WMG has the function of sending MMS to mobile or sending
E-mail to computer. Well-developed SMS remote control feature allows
users to change the parameters of the camera or control photographing
(returns MMS meanwhile) remotely. In addition, with the camera's unique
GPS function, you can input the GPS coordinates of the shooting location
into the camera by camera menu or parameter setting files, so that each
photo taken will have photo attributes of GPS coordinates. Making it easy for
users to check location information or positioning the coordinate by the third
party map software.
1.1 Features
5MP/12MP picture resolution.
1920×1080/ 1280×720/ 640×480/ 320×240 video resolution.
Excellent quality of audio record.
44pcs LEDs improve the quality of night picture and video.
Ltl-5610W wide lens angle series camera with a field of view of
100 degrees.
For Ltl-5610 non-wide lens angle series camera, the flash range
of infrared night vision LEDs 850nm is as far as 30m, low-glow
940nm 18m.
For Ltl-5610W wide lens angle series camera, infrared night
vision LEDs 850nm flash range is as far as 18m, low-glow 940nm
13.5m.
“Cam + Video” mode takes both picture and video at every
trigger.
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Ultra-long in-field battery life (up to 6 months with 12 AA batteries
in standby mode).
With two Preparatory PIR sensors and main photograph PIR
sensor, forming a 100 degrees sensing range, so that the camera
can be powered on in advance with the status of ready to shoot
when the animal enters from side PIR in the 100 degrees sensing
rang, at this time, the camera can take pictures immediately
within 0.2 seconds if the animal enters into the sensing range of
main photograph PIR sensor. Therefore it does not miss any of
the passing animals and the animal would be in the middle of the
picture.
Perform in the most extreme temperatures from -49°F (-45°C) to
+158°F (+70°C).
Compact size. Well designed to deploy covertly.
Quickly trigger time (0.8 seconds). The trigger time begins to
calculate from the animal entering into Main PIR sensing range
after closing the side PIR to the time of taking photo.
1 second to 24 hours interval period of photograph setting range,
camera can take pictures/videos automatically in the setting
period time. It’s very useful to observe the plants growth and
monitor cold-blood animals. Period photographing can use
together with induction photographing, or can close one of them.
The timer settings between two start time and off-time. The
camera can be set individually by two fixed shooting time buckets.
This feature can be used in monitoring animals’ fixed feed or
shooting of the time buckets concerned by users.
High precision timing accuracy, less than 10 seconds for 24
hours.
Convenient to be mounted on trunk or tripod.
The camera serial number can be set as letters and digits and will
be stamped on the photo, generally used for location mark.
Supports to turn on the function of prefix file name with serial
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number, convenient for classification.
Serial number, date, time, temperature, and moon phase can be
stamped on pictures.
Lockable and password protected.
Users can run Ltl Acorn application software on the computer
(with a CD or download from Ltl Acorn website), configure
camera parameters and MMS setting parameters, generate
settings file separately, or configure the camera parameters
directly on the camera menu.
SMS remote control, send text messages via cell phone to
camera to change the camera settings parameters or trigger the
camera.
Separate design of camera and wireless module gives users
more flexibility: MC models can add wireless module battery case
to be upgraded to MMS camera.
If the local mobile signal is too poor to send MMS, you can
choose to send text messages. Message content includes
shooting time and serial number of the camera. Compared with
other products on the market, we have advanced remote control
technology with low power consumption and shorter transmission
time to send pictures to the user's cell phone or email account
continuously.
Modules will send text messages automatically to remind users
when battery level gets low.
The information such as signal strength on site could be seen on
the camera TFT monitor.
In the THUMBJPG file directory, there are all sending MMS small
picture file, the file number is consistent with the full size picture.
Internal or external antenna selectable.
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1.2 Application
Digital scouting camera
Animal or plants observation
Motion-triggered security camera, for home, office and
community.
1.3 Illustration
Figure 1.1: Front view of the camera (Part # Ltl-5610A)
Figure 1.2: Bottom view of the camera (Part # Ltl-5610A)
Figure 1.3: Back view of the camera (Part # Ltl-5610A) and front
view of battery box(Part # Ltl-BM3)
Figure 1.1: Front view of Ltl-5610A
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Figure 1.2: Bottom view of Ltl-5610A
The camera provides the following connections for external devices: Micro
USB interface, SD card slot, TV out jack, and external DC port. The 3-way
Power/Mode Switch is used to select the main operation modes: OFF,ON
and TEST.
Users can load 4 to 12 high-performance alkaline AA batteries or AA-size
lithium batteries to supply power to the camera. For the condition of low
temperature and long using time, we recommend using high-energy lithium
AA batteries. In addition, it is recommended to install the additional battery
box, filled with all new batteries so that the working time can be greatly
extended. (For details, please see Appendix III Install Battery Box)
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Figure 1.3: Back view of Ltl-5610A
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.
Getting Started
2.1 Insert SIM card
Please buy the SIM card from the local mobile operator, make sure they can
provide the MMS of GSM 2G network and data service. Ask them for data
information of MMS configuration. For detail settings of camera parameters
information, please refer to section 3.4 and 3.5.
Open the battery compartment, insert the SIM card to the card slot and
fasten it.
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Figure 2.1 Wireless module battery box
2.2 Load Batteries on the Camera
Follow below instruction to load batteries on camera (Part # Ltl-5610A):
Figure 2.2 Battery door
Unlock and open the bottom cover of the camera.
Push and release the battery door.
Install 4 AA batteries in the camera. Make sure the polarity
matches the sign on the battery door.
Push the battery box again, it will get closed.
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Please refer to Appendix III Install Battery Box to install additional battery
box (Part # Ltl-BM3).
Alternatively the camera can run on an external 6V~12V DC power source
(optional). When external power and batteries are both connected, the
camera will prefer to choose and powered by external power source with
higher voltage. When the external power voltage is lower than battery
voltage or external power without outputting, camera would change
automatically to be powered by the internal batteries. It is recommended to
connect the camera with external power source Ltl-SUN Solar Panel
(optional for purchase), the camera can work in the field over one year
without changing batteries.
When battery level gets low, the message “Low Battery” would be shown on
the screen in the TEST mode.
2.3 Insert SD Card
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, please make sure the write-protect switch is in “OFF”
side (NOT in the “LOCK” position). The supported memory capacity is up to
32GB. If you use a SD card which capacity is larger than 32GB, please
make sure that you test it in advance.
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Figure 2.3
Attention: Please switch to OFF mode before loading or removing
batteries/ SD card.
2.4 Enter Test Mode
Switch to the TEST position to enter the Test mode. In this mode, the
camera can be used as a regular digital camera to take pictures or video
clips, or you can enter the Menu to set up parameters. There are four
“shortcut” functional keys , , SHOT and REPLAY on the keypad
(see Figure 2.4), working as below:
Figure 2.4
Press the key to set the camera to shoot video clips.
Press the key to set the camera to take pictures.
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Press the SHOT key to manually take the picture/ video
(depending on the camera setting), the picture/ video would be
saved to the SD card. If the display shows “CARD PROTECTED”
when you press the SHOT key, please switch the power off,
remove the SD card and slide its write-protect switch to OFF. In
addition, press SHOT to replay or end replaying the video.
Press the REPLAY key to preview/playback photos/videos
on the TFT LCD screen or a connected TV with AV cable. Use
and key to navigate the page, and OK key to zoom in
image, , , and to move, MENU key to restore.
In addition, press MENU key to set up parameters as required. Please refer
to 3.1 Parameter Settings for details.
In the test mode, one useful function you may find is testing the working area
of the Pyroelectric Infrared Radial (PIR) Sensor, especially the sensing
angle and distance. To perform the test:
Firstly, tie the camera on the tree by using the strap, aiming at the
region of interest (ROI).
Walk slowly from one side of the ROI to the other side parallelly.
Try different distance and angle from the camera.
If the Motion Indicator flashes blue, it means that the position you
stand is detected by side PIR sensor. If the Motion Indicator
flashes red, it means that the position you stand is detected by
main PIR sensor.
Through this test, you can identify the best position to install the LTL
ACORN camera. In general, it is 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 or South
orientation. Also, remove any twigs close to the front of the camera.
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2.5 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. When the
animal or human comes into the main PIR area, the camera takes pictures
or videos immediately. If the animal enters side PIR areas, the side PIR
sensor will be activated, if it keeps entering into main PIR area, the camera
will shoot, but if the animal left from the side PIR area, the camera will power
off and enter sleep mode.
2.6 Advantages of Prep PIR Sensors
In general, the Infra-Red camera is in “sleep” mode to save battery power
with only the PIR sensor working. When the animal is detected by the PIR
sensor, the camera will be powered on and prepare to shoot. The time
period from being activated to shooting picture is called trigger time. The
trigger time varies from different scouting camera brands on the market,
generally from 1 to 5 plus seconds. Our LTL ACORN Infra-Red scouting
camera has an impressive 0.8 seconds trigger time. If the animal passes
across very quickly, the slow speed camera (which trigger time is 1-5
seconds) may only capture the part of the body, or even nothing at all. So for
the trigger time: the shorter, the better.
With LTL ACORN unique side prep PIR sensors design, our LTL ACORN
Infra-red camera solves this problem ideally. The two side prep PIR sensors
and the main PIR sensor form a 100° angle of induction range which is far
over the 55 ° lens angle. When the animal first crosses the PIR area of the
side PIR sensor, the camera is activated and ready to shoot. If the animal
keeps entering the area of the main PIR sensor, the camera will take picture
immediately to catch the whole body of the animal. This process could be
short as 0.2 seconds.
If the animal enter into the area of the side PIR sensors only, such as
stopping to eat grass, the system is designed to work as following ways to
avoid the camera being powered constantly: If the animal does not enter the
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area of the main PIR sensor, the camera will power off after 5 seconds. If the
trigger events consecutively happened twice in the area of the side PIR
sensors only, the camera will no longer be activated by the side prep PIR
sensors, but only by the main PIR sensor. If the animal enters the area of the
main PIR sensor continuously, the whole body of the animal will be captured
thanks to the 0.8 seconds response time.
Advanced Settings
The LTL ACORN Infra-red scouting camera comes with preset manufacturer
settings. Users can change the settings in TEST mode as required.
3.1 Parameter Settings
Press “MENU” key to enter/ exit the camera setup menu. Press , to
move the marker. Press , to change the setting, and press to
confirm the change. Always press to save the change, otherwise the
new setting would not be saved.
Parameter
Settings
(Bold = default)
Description
Mode
Camera,Video,
Cam+Video
Select whether picture or video to
be taken. In Cam+Video mode,
camera first takes photos then
video.
Format
Enter
All files will be deleted after
formatting the SD card. Format the
SD card on the camera at the first
use. Caution: make sure the files
on SD card have been backed up
first!
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Photo Size
12MP, 5MP,
1.3MP(MMS
camera only)
Select picture resolution
1.3MP(MMS camera only)
,5MP or 12MP. Higher resolution
produces better quality photos, but
occupies more space and takes
longer time to write to the SD card,
which slightly affects the shutter
speed. 5MP is recommended.
Video Size
1920×1080
1280×720
640×480
320×240
Higher resolution produces better
quality videos, but occupies more
space.
1280×720 is recommended.
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.
Picture No.
01 Photo,
02 Photos,
03 Photos
Select the number of photo burst at
every trigger.
Video Length
AVI 10s,
optional from 1s
to 60s
AVI format videos can be played
on most media players.
Interval
1 Min, optional
from 0s to
60min
Select the length of time that the
camera will wait from when the last
picture was taken and written in the
SD card, until it responds to next
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.
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Sense Level
High, Normal,
Low, Off
Select the sensitivity of the PIR
sensor. The High setting suits
indoors and environments with little
interference, while the Normal/Low
suits outdoors and environments
with more interference.
Temperature also affects the
sensitivity. The High setting is
suitable to the high ambient
temperature, and the Low setting is
helpful in cold weather.
Time Stamp
On, Off
Select On, serial No., date, time,
temperature and moon phase
would be stamped on photo.
Timer1
Off, On
Select On, camera works in 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 setting
period, the camera will not be
triggered. This feature can be used
together with Time Lapse feature.
Timer2
Off, On
Timer2 is help to set another
working time period. The function
is same as above Timer1.
Password Set
Off, On
Set up a password to protect your
camera from unauthorized users.
The length is 4 digits (0~9).
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Serial No.
Off, On
Select On to assign a serial
number to every camera. Use 4
digits (0~9) and/or alphabets (A~Z)
to record the location in of photos
(e.g. YSP1 for Yellow Stone Park).
This helps
camera users to identify the
location when organizing the
photos.
Note: Please set a serial number
in advance if you want to prefix
the photo/video name with the
device serial number. It would
take effect only if the camera is
restarted
Time Lapse
Off, On
Select On, the camera takes
photos/videos automatically at the
time set. It can be used in taking
photos of plant growth or
cold-blood animal. This feature can
work together with Timer feature.
Side PIR
On, Off
The default setting is On. The two
side PIR sensors provide wider
sensing angle, activate the camera
before game entering main PIR
sensor area so as to catch the
game, especially for those move
fast. To avoid power consumption
when the side PIR sensor is being
activated constantly in the situation
of game hangs around in side PIR
sensor area but not trigger main
PIR sensor, the side PIR would
only work twice at one interval.
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GPS
Coordinates
Enter
Click Enter, input the coordinate
manually, the GPS information
would be saved to photo
properties, it is helpful to check
the location where the camera
placed when review pictures.
MMS Phone
No.
On
One mobile number could be set
on the camera only, please refer
to the section 3.4 for setting more
mobile number or E-mail account.
11 digits is max limitation for
mobile number.
The daily max limitation of
sending MMS could be set on
menu too, 00 stands no limited,
1~99/Day stands 1~99 photo(s)
could be sent daily.
SMS Remote
Control
0H,1~24H,Off
Interval time of receiving SMS,
0H stands 10 minutes, 1~24H
stands receiving interval is 1~24
hour(s), Off stands turn of the
SMS remote control function.
MMS Status
Off, VGA, SMS
Default setting is Off. Choose
VGA or SMS to turn on the
function. VGA: the camera will
send 640x480 picture.
SMS: send text (date, time and
serial no.)
Recycle
Off ,On
Choosing On enables the SD
card overwrites function, which
automatically deletes the oldest
files when the SD card becomes
full to make room for the latest
pictures or videos.
Default Set
Press OK Enter to restore the
manufacturer default settings.
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3.2 GPS Coordinate
●Obtain GPS Coordinate
Obtain the GPS coordinate via mobile APP which developed by LTL
ACORN, or via the third party map software.
●GPS Coordinate Input
The GPS Coordinate could be inputted on camera menu, as well as on PC
SETUP software or Mobile SETUP APP, please refer to 3.4 Set up Camera
on PC or 3.5 Set up Camera on Mobile Phone for details.
3.3 File Format
The original pictures and videos would be saved in DCIM\100IMAGE folder
in SD card, MMS pictures would be saved in DCIM\THUMBJPG folder.
Picture serial number of original and MMS would be corresponding. E.g.:
Original picture named IMAG0001.JPG in 100IMAGE, video name should
be IMAG0001.AVI, and MMS picture should be named 100_0001.JPG in
THUMBJPG folder.
When Serial No. is on, the name of pictures and videos would be started
with serial number, which is helpful to be classified.
When Serial No. is off, the name of pictures and videos would return to
default name.
Attention: Please set a serial number in advance if you want to prefix
the photo/video name with serial number, the setting would only take
effect after restarting the camera (such as turn the switch to OFF
position then to TEST position).
Use a Micro USB cable to download the files to computers in any operating
mode or get the SD card reader inserted into computer to view the files.
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The GPS coordinate could be inputted on Ltl-5610 series camera, allows
users to check the longitude and latitude where the camera located in photo
properties, or locate the photos position by the third party map software.
The AVI video can be played on most popular media players, such as
Windows Media Player, etc. Please try another player if the video cannot be
played.
3.4 Set up Camera on PC
To get the Setup.exe
After formatting the SD card on the camera, use Micro USB cable to connect
the camera to computer. Or insert the SD card into the computer (a SD card
reader may be needed).
Get enclosed CD from gift box and run on computer (an external disc drive
would be needed if the computer without disc drive) to find Setup.exe.
Or download from LTL ACORN’s website:
http://www.ltlacorn.cn/about/downloaden.html
(Download→ Classification→ PC Setup→Setup.exe)
Setup.exe icon:
Double click the Setup.exe icon to enter Setup homepage:
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