Ltl Acorn Ltl-6310M User manual

LTL ACORN ®
MMS Wireless Scouting Camera
Ltl-6310M HD Video Series
SMS remote control
Trigger time 0.8 Seconds
USER’S MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information .......................................................................................................................1
1.1 Features ...............................................................................................................................1
1.2 Application..........................................................................................................................2
1.3 Illustration...........................................................................................................................2
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Insert SIM Card .................................................................................................................5
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 SMS Remote Control & Table of Command Code...........................................................13
2.8 View Local MNOP Name and Signal Strength on TFT display........................................ 16
2.9 Camera Working with MMS .............................................................................................18
2.10 Enter Test Mode ..............................................................................................................18
2.11 Enter Live Mode .............................................................................................................19
2.12 Advantages of Prep Sensors............................................................................................19
Advanced Settings .........................................................................................................................20
3.1 Parameter Settings.............................................................................................................20
3.2 Set up MMS on Camera....................................................................................................23
3.3 Change language ...............................................................................................................25
3.4 File Format........................................................................................................................25
Ltl-6310/6310W Series Products.................................................................................................. 26
4.1 Series model......................................................................................................................26
4.2 Ltl-6310W.........................................................................................................................26
Important Information .................................................................................................................27
5.1 Power Supply ..................................................................................................................27
5.2 SD Card.............................................................................................................................27
5.3 Auto Adjustment on Video Length...................................................................................27
5.4 850nm and 940nm IR LED ...............................................................................................27
5.5 Mount on Tripod ...............................................................................................................27
5.6 FAQs on MMS Function...................................................................................................28
5.7 Battery Level Indication....................................................................................................29
Firmware Upgrades ......................................................................................................................29
6.1 Firmware Upgrades...........................................................................................................29
Warranty Information..................................................................................................................30
Appendix I Technical Specifications............................................................................................31
Appendix II Package Contents ....................................................................................................33
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
This manual applies to model Ltl-6310MC, Ltl-6310MG, Ltl-6310WMC, Ltl-6310WMG.
Ltl-6310 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.
With newly developed SMS remote control feature you can change the settings of your camera
by sending it text messages in a particular format. Ltl-6310, a step-up version of Ltl-6210,
provides better performance through enhanced features. Forty-four LED 940nm makes Ltl-6310
series most outstanding on night picture quality, ideal for security and surveillance purposes.
Ltl-6310W with wide lens of 100°takes picture in a view 4 times wider in range than other
products of its kind.
1.1 Features:
 Different position of screen to avoid erosion from battery leakage and potential damage
from the camera being accidentally dropped during installation.
 5M/12M/2Mega pixel high-quality resolution.
 Text your camera to change its parameters, made possible by the new SMS RCP (remote
control program). Also, instruct your camera to send pictures it has taken to you using
SMS order CODE 60 (see the list of order codes in Section 2.7 SMS Remote Control).
 1440 x 1080 / 1280 x 720 / 640x480 H.264/AVC format HD video with audio.
 Ltl-6310W with wide lens of 100°takes picture in a view 4 times wider in range than oth
er products of its kind.
 Ltl-6310 series (non-wide lens) Infrared night vision LEDs 850nm flash range as far as
115feet/ 35m, Low-grow 940nm 59feet/ 18m.
 Ltl-6310W series Infrared night vision LEDs 850nm flash range as far as 98feet/ 30m,
Low-glow 940nm 44 feet / 13.5m.
 “Cam + Video” mode enables camera to take both picture and video every time it
triggers.
 Take multiple consecutive pictures with an interval time of about 1.5 seconds.
 Extremely long in-field battery life (in standby mode, up to 6 months with 12 AA
batteries)
 Unique side Prep Sensor design provides wider sensing angle and enhances camera’s
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 (0.8 seconds).
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 Programmable to work as Time-Lapse camera taking pictures/videos in long range day
and night.
 When Timer setting is turned on, programmable to only work in specified period every
day. This feature can be used together with Time Lapse feature to meet your timetable.
 Built-in 2.0 inch TFT color screen to review images and videos at the back of the
camera.
 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. Just run the user-friendly software on the enclosed CD on the computer,
or do it directly on the built-in TFT screen.
 Multiple languages available by changing the country setting in MMS menu or PC
software.
 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 similar products on the market.
 Get SMS Text alert when battery power level goes low.
 Check cellular signal reception on the screen.
 Convenient internal antenna design. External antenna available when using security box.
 Operates globally via 2G GSM/GPRS network. Supports four bands: 850 / 900 / 1800 /
1900MHz.
1.2 Application
 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 alerts are
needed
1.3 Illustration
 Figure 1.1 shows the front view of the camera (Part # Ltl-6310M)
 Figure 1.2 shows the bottom view of the camera (Part # Ltl-6310M)
 Figure 1.3 shows the back view of the camera (Part # Ltl-6310M)
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Figure 1.1: Front View of Ltl-6310M
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Figure 1.2: Bottom View of Ltl-6310M
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 high-performance alkaline or lithium AA batteries in
the camera. FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE, WE RECOMMEND USING ENERGIZER
LITHIUM AA BATTERIES. To achieve longer in-field life, always install 12 AA batteries.
Figure 1.3: Back View of Ltl-6310M
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 and void the warranty.
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GETTING STARTED
2.1 Insert SIM Card (Only for Model Ltl-6310MG)
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 remove.
Figure 2-1 MMS-module
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2.2 Load Batteries
 Open the bottom cover by pulling down the lock hole.
 Push or dig the two battery boxes and release the battery door.
 Install 4 AA batteries in the front of camera and 8 AA batteries in the 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,
choosing it as its preferred power source. Connected to 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 “Low battery” text alert to your cell phone.
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 may 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 to use.
Figure 2-2
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Always format the SD card on the CAMERA when using it for the 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.
2.4 Set up Camera on PC
After formatting the SD card on the camera pop the SD card out and insert it into your computer.
(If your computer cannot read SD cards on its own, you would need to purchase a SD card reader)
Of course, you can also directly connect the camera with your PC using a USB cable.
Find the enclosed compact CD from the packaging box and put it on the CD tray. (If your PC does
not have a disc drive then you would need an external disc drive.) Run the Setup.exe file.
You can also access the same setup file by visiting the LTL ACORN national distributor’s website
to download and following the link http://www.ltlacorn.cn/about/downloaden.html
(download→classification→software→PC Setup→Setup.exe)
The following window prompt would show up once you double-click the Setup.exe file:
Select your language and model. 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 Section 3.1 Parameter Settings in
Advanced Settings to find detailed explanations for each setting.
Click on to retrieve the computer time. Click on to find and choose the
drive where the SD card is placed, usually denoted by a letter after E (F drive or G drive). For
example, if the SD card is inserted into the F drive, then you should click on “F:\”. DO NOT
choose any folder under F:\.
Click on . A message window will pop out as below. Click OK. A file named
menu.dat will be 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.
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Click and go back to the main menu.
2.5 Set up MMS Function on PC
On the main menu, Select Ltl 6310MG and press MMS Setup.
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An important first step is to determine the format of the files that the camera will send you. On the
right of the first row where it says MMS Status, choose among three options: “VGA”, “SMS”, and
“OFF”.
 VGA: the camera will send 640X480 pictures to your phone or e-mail account
 SMS: the camera will send only texts to you
OFF: the camera will not send anything
Then you need to choose how you like to set up the MMS Mode
--Auto or Manual. Choose Auto (recommended), then select the
country and the Mobile Phone Network Operator (MPNO). With
Auto setup, the URL, APN, Gateway, and Port sections will be in gray. You would only need to
input the phone number and/or email address you’d like to receive MMS pictures. You can
enter up to three different phone numbers and/or email accounts.
NOTE: At least one valid phone number needs to be put in. Otherwise the camera would not be
able to send data. The phone number cannot start with 0. If used locally, the country code needs
not be included; if absolutely necessary, please replace the initial zero(s) with “+”. For example：
“001” would become “+1”.
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. 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
has been created and saved in the root directory of the SD card.
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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, strictly follow the instruction and repeat each step..
2.6 Set up GPRS Function on PC
On the main menu, Select Ltl 6310MG and press Smtp Setup.
Display below:
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For the camera to send pictures, SMTP status must be set to “VGA”.
“SMS” indicates sending texts and “OFF” means nothing will be sent.
In Auto mode, first select country and operator. In Manual mode, you fill in APN / Account /
Password. This parameter you can find from your mobile operator.
Fill in your E-mail server / port / sender E-mail / Password /Recipients E-mail
and SMS Phone NO.
Under SMS remote control, the value ranges from “0”to “off” and denotes the frequency the
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camera wakes up to either receive or execute the commands. “0” indicates that the camera will
wake up and search for commands automatically every 10 minutes, and send feedback once it
receives them. “1~24” indicates search intervals of 1~24 hours.. “off”, on the other hand, means
SMS remote control is turned off. This design with the waking intervals helps conserve battery.
Select value based on your own need. To learn more about SMS remote control please refer to
2.7. Setup in need only when SMS remote control in use, you can set it up by MMS or Smtp
Setup)
Click on to find and choose the drive where the SD card is under. (For example, F:/)
Click on . A message window pops out as below. Click OK. A file named smtp.dat
will be created and saved in the root directory of the SD card.
Finally, insert SD card into camera and power on the camera. The camera will be ready to go..
2.7 SMS Remote Control & Table of Command Code
In order to communicate with your camera via text message/SMS, you need to format your texts
in a certain way, essentially speaking the same language as the camera.
 All the SMS commands should start with “LTL(ltl)” and end with “AA(aa)”.
 Between “ltl” and “aa”, insert the specific instructions you want the camera to follow. You
can choose to give one instruction at a time, but it saves time to combine them together.
 A specific instruction is made up with four parts in the following sequence: a two-digit order
code, an asterisk (*), a code value (a number or a combination of numbers and letters), and
lastly a pound/hash sign (#). See the “Example” column for illustrations.
 Both capitalized and non-capitalized letters can be used in a command.
 Do NOT leave any spaces between any of the letters and symbols.
 Do NOT put a comma or a period at the end of the text. Again, a command starts with “ltl”
and ends with “aa”. Do NOT include any quotation marks in a command; they are used here
just for explanation purposes.
 A text can only include one command. If you want to send multiple commands, please do so
in separate texts.
An example of a command would be LTL01*0#02*2#06*S30#07*10A3Z#60*1#AA
Which asks the camera to 1) be in camera mode and take only pictures, 2) set image size to 2MP,
3) take pictures with an interval of 30 seconds, 4) turn on serial number and set it to “0A3Z”, and
5) immediately take a picture and send it to you.
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 For SMS remote control setting, different value comes with different extra power
consumption:“0” the highest and “off” zero.
 The maximum for text messages is 60 bytes.
 If your phone number is put in properly during setup, once the camera receives the
command, it will send you a text message saying “Message format OK”. If the code 60
function is turned on, the camera will also send a picture that it takes after executing the
command along with the text message.
 Since the camera wakes up periodically, to ensure smooth usage please bundle the
instructions into one command, or schedule your text messages accordingly.
Note: When using order code 12 and13 to set additional phone numbers or email
addresses, make sure to fill in code 12 first before 13. The number or e-mail added
by using code 13 will not be accepted if the code 12 slot is empty.
Order
code Code Value Example Meaning
01 Mode：camera（0），video（1），camera+ video
（2） 01*1# Set to video mode
02 Image size：12MP（0），5MP（1），2MP（2）
02*1# 5MP
03 Video size：1080P(0), 720P (1),VGA(2) 03*1# 720P
04 Number of Pictures per Trigger：one photo（0），
two photos（1），three photos（2） 04*2# 3 photos
05 Video length：1-60 for the number of seconds 05*59# 59 seconds
06
Interval：beginning with S（s）represents Second,
with M（m）represents minute 1-60 indicates
different value
06*s30# Interval:30s
07 Serial Number：off（0），on（1），take camera setting
for reference，numbers and letters
07*1AbC
D#
Serial number:
AbCD
08 PIR sensitivity level：Low（0），normal（1），
High（2）, off (3) 08*1# normal
09 Time Stamp：off（0），on（1） 09*0# off
10 Side PIR：off（0），on（1） 10*1# on
11 MMS status：off（0），VGA（1），SMS（2） 11*2# SMS
12 Phone No 2 or Email：Maximum 48 symbols 12*151976
11542#
Phone number
15197611542
13 Phone No 3 or Email：Maximum 48 symbols 13*info@l
tlacorn.cn#
Email
[e-mail]
14 Additional Email：Maximum 48 symbols 14*info@l
tlacorn.cn#
Email
[e-mail]
15 Maximum number of photos sent by camera per 15*0# Camera sends as
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day. 0 means no limit many pictures as
it takes.
16 Time lapse：off（0），on（1）, Time indicated by
numbers. Example：1h 30m 0s becomes 01 30 00.
16*101300
0#
The camera takes
a picture every
one and a half
hours whether
triggered or not
17 Timer : off（0），on（1）. Time indicated by 2
digits, Example：13h 30m becomes 13 30.
17*113301
530#
Camera functions
only between
1:30pm ~3:30pm
when triggered.
18 Timer 2: off（0），on（1）.Time indicated by 2
digits, Example：13h 30m becomes 13 30.
18*113301
530#
Camera functions
only between
1:30pm ~3:30pm
when triggered.
19 SMS command receiving time. 0: every 10
minutes; 1-24:every 1 to 24 hours; 25: off 19*2#
Camera wakes up
every two hours
and search for text
message
commands.
60
Whether or not the camera takes a picture and
sends it back to you once text commands are
received: off（0），on（1）
This code works under CAMERA and VIDEO
and CAMERA + VIDEO Mode.
60*1#
Camera takes a
picture and sends
it back upon
command.
Note: Order 12 and13 are ineffective in SMTP mode
Setting up SMS remote control on camera
Press key to enter/exit the SMS remote control Setup menu.
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Use and key to navigate
Use and key to set the value
2.8 View Local MPNO name and Signal Strength on TFT Screen
You can find your local Mobile Phone Network Operator’s name and the signal strength on the
TFT display screen on the camera, just like you can see the reception on a regular cell phone.
Install the SIM card and 12 AA batteries. Switch to the TEST position. If you like, you can
connect the camera to a TV, using the provided TV/AV IN cable. Wait for up to 1 minute 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 access to a TV, wait for 1 minute or until you hear
a short beep. Then you can see the information on the TFT display. Note: During the process,
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slightly move the camera to make sure the LED light in the front keeps flashing. If you wait
too long (over three minute), the screen may power off to save battery. If that happens, you’ll
need to switch to OFF and then TEST to start over.
Signal strength can be full 6 columns. To make the MMS module to work, at least two bars are
required. If you only see one bar, the reception is too weak for the MMS to function.
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 up on
the screen, it indicates something is wrong. Specifically,
 SIM: No SIM card or installed incorrectly.
 CSQ: No signals.
 CREG: SIM card is password-protected, or deactivated due to low 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 MPNO of the SIM card. Once found, the operator’s symbol
and the signal strength will show on the display.
If No MM1 shows on the screen, it means the MMS-module is not found or not installed. If your
camera is a standard Model Ltl-6310MC, then it is OK because your camera is not equipped with
MMS-module. If it is a MMS Model Ltl-6310MG, you can take out from the battery box one of
the batteries and replace it and re-check the MPNO signal by following the aforementioned
steps.
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2.9 Camera Working with MMS
When all of the following conditions are met, the camera should start sending pictures to your cell
phone and/or e-mail account. If you encounter any problems, it is highly recommend that you go
through this list first.
 The camera is ON and functional. The SD card has enough space. The 12 AA batteries are
installed matching the polarity symbols on the camera and has enough power capacity.
The camera is in Cam mode or Camera + Video mode and not Video mode.
 SIM card is installed. The MMS/messaging service is activated (some MMS services
need pre-paid balance in the account.) The SIM card is not password-protected.
 The signal is sufficiently strong in the field. The recipient’s phone number and/or email
account is entered correctly. It is recommended that you take the receiving phone with
you and perform a test on site.
 The Timer function is OFF. Or if you have the Timer ON, make sure you are in the
specified time period when expecting incoming MMS pictures.
 Make sure MMS Status is not set to OFF.
 Make sure that 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 screen.
 The camera is stationary while sending MMS pictures.
2.10 Enter Test Mode
Under the test mode, one useful function you may find useful is testing the working area of the
PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor, specifically the sensing angle and distance. To perform the test:
 First position the camera at proper height aiming at 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 means that the position you are right now can be
detected by one of the side Prep PIR sensors. If the Motion Indicator flashes red, it
indicates that particular position is captured by the main PIR sensor.
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