Muddy PRO-CAM 24 User manual

MODEL MUD-MTC800
January 2019. Published by GSM, LLC, Grand Prairie, Texas
© 2019 GSM, LLC. All rights reserved.
PO Box 535189 • Grand Prairie, TX 75053-5189 • [phone]
www.gsmoutdoors.com
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ITEMS REQUIRED FOR STARTUP........................ 2
FEATURES & SPECS........................................... 3
CAMERA DIAGRAMS...................................... 4-5
BATTERY INSTALLATION................................... 6
MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION.......................... 8
QUICK-START................................................... 9
ADVANCED SETTINGS .....................................10
MOUNTING & FIELD SETUP..............................16
CAMERA CARE ................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................19
WARRANTY INFORMATION..............................20
OWNER’S RECORD...........................................21
INCLUDES:
REQUIRED FOR STARTUP:
Camera Manual 5’ Mounting Strap
• 6-AA Cell Alkaline Batteries (Included)
• 1- SD Storage Card (Up to 32GB) (Included) The Pro-Cam Trail Cameras require a
minimum of 4GB. It is highly recommended to use Class 10 SD Cards to provide
optimal performance.
• 1- External SD memory card reader (sold separately) for viewing photos/videos.
NOTE: 12V DC hookup is available. Both power supply options can be used in combination
with each other. If both power supply’s are connected, the trail camera will run o of the 12V
power before switching over to the 6-AA Cell batteries.The battery indicator will display“EXT”
for the power available from the 12V DC option.
SD Card and 6 AA
Batteries

Camera Specications
Image Res. 24MP Video Mode 1280 x 720 HD with Sound
or VGA (32 FPS) with Sound
Image Detail Color (Day), B/W (Night) Video Length 6 Options: 5 Sec - 2 Min
Illumination 36 LEDs with Invisible Flash Detection Range 70 Feet
Trigger Speed 0.6 Seconds Flash Range 70+ Feet
Image Data Camera ID, Date, Time, Temp, & Moon Phase
Burst Interval 2 Seconds or 0.6 Seconds Field of View 3 Zone + 50° Detection Angle
Camera Options - Beyond Optimal Presets
Photo Burst 2-8 Photos Trigger Delay 10 Options: 2.5 Sec - 60 Min
Time-Lapse Yes Time-Lapse Frequency 10 Options: 5 Sec - 60 Min
Time-Lapse Period
AM and PM Custom Start/End Times SD Overwrite Yes
Physical Specs
Dimensions 4.75” H x 4.25” W x 2.5” D Settings Screen Backlit LCD Screen
Material Molded ABS Mounting Options Adjustable Strap with Buckle
Finish Non-reective Bark Pattern Alt. Mounting 1/4“ - 20
Housing Waterproof Theft Deterrence Cable Lock and Padlock Ready
Technical Data
Battery Life Up to 10,000 Images Memory Card Secure Digital up to 32 GB
Battery Req. 6 AA Product Warranty 1 Year
Alt. Power 12V DC Operating Temp. -10° F to 140° F
FEATURES & SPECS:
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ON
OFF
M KO
O
F
F
O
OK
M
Camera Lens
LEDs
PIR Sensor
Door
Power
Button
Mode Set-up
Buttons
LCD
Screen
Ok
Motion Test LED Light
Sensor
S E T U P D A T E T I M E
0 1 0 2 1 6 0 1 : 0 1 A M

5
ON
OPEN
OFF
OK
M
Latch
SDHC
Card
Slot
Battery Chamber
Release
Mounting Receiver
(1/4” - 20)
12V DC
Port

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1. To remove the internal AA battery
pack, press chamber lightly and
slide the battery tray release
button located inside camera
cover down (Fig. 1). Next, pull
firmly to remove tray from
camera (Fig. 2).
2. Reference the battery icons located
on the inside of the battery
tray. Insert 6 new AA batteries,
being careful to match the
orientation marked on tray (Fig. 3).
3. Reinsert battery tray into unit by
sliding tray into housing until a
slight click is felt.(Fig. 4).
NOTE: Installing any of the 6-AA
batteries in the wrong direction
may cause the batteries to leak acid
and could possibly explode, causing
camera failure and damage to the
battery compartment.
INSTALLING BATTERIES:
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
Fig. 3
M KO
M
OK
1.5V SIZE AA
1.5V SIZE AA
1.5V SIZE AA
1.5V SIZE AA
1.5V SIZE AA
M KO
1.5V
M
V SI
ZE AA
OK
1.5V SIZE AA
1.5V SIZE AA
1.5V SIZE AA
1.5V SIZE AA
1.5V SIZE AA
1.5V SIZE AA

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IF USING 12V DC POWER SOURCE
1. Remove the rubber port cap at the bottom
of the camera (Fig. 1). Connect an external
power supply using a 12V DC connection
(Fig. 2).
2. Run the cord up the side of the camera
where a hook is provided behind the hinge
of the camera door. This will support the
power cord and take pressure off of the
connection point (Fig. 3).
3. When not in use, replace the rubber port
cap at the bottom of the camera to protect
the 12V DC universal plug-in port.
BATTERIES CONT . . .
NOTE: Make sure the camera is powered off prior to installing batteries or power supply
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 1

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In order to operate camera an SD memory card
will need to be installed.
1. Open camera faceplate by releasing clasp on
right side of camera.
2. With memory card facing the front of the
camera, insert SD card into memory slot. See
Fig . 2.
3. No force should be required to
insert card. You will feel a spring depress
and the card will click into place to let you
know it is secure. Should it feel as though
the card will not freely slide into the slot,
remove the card and check for any
obstructions.
NOTE: We recommend using a brand new SD
card or formatting an existing SD card. Using a
memory card with existing data could cause the
camera to not function properly. See page 15 for
help formatting your memory card.
MEMORY CARD INSTALL:
CARD
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
(sold separately)

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Your Pro-Cam will come with the following standard options already preset. All settings can
be adjusted to your specification. Setting correct date and time is important to make sure
your camera functions properly.
Setup date/time (Defaults to original date/time – will need to be re-programmed if settings
are reset
Slide the power button from OFF to ONto activate the camera and view the user setup screen.
To customize settings, follow directions below.
1. Simply press the Mbutton to access the menus, and use the UP or DOWN arrows to
scroll through the menu settings.
2. Press th OK button to adjust desired menu
3. Make adjustments using the UP and DOWN arrows after option is selected. Once
finished, press OK button to accept the settings and change to another menu.
*Note: any changes made to settings are not saved until OK button is pressed. If camera
is powered off prior to hitting the OK button, settings will remain unchanged.
SETUP DATE/TIME
CAMERA MODE – CAMERA
IMAGE QUALITY – HIGH
VIDEO QUALITY - HD
VIDEO LENGTH – 10 SEC
PICTURE DELAY – 10 SEC
BURST MODE – 3-BURST STANDARD
TEMPERATURE UNIT – FAHRENHEIT
CAMERA ID – MY CAMERA
PICTURE INFO BAR – ON
TIME-LAPSE FREQ – 1 MIN
TIME-LAPSE PERIOD:
TIMER AM - 6:00 AM -> 10:00 AM
TIMER PM - 2:00 PM -> 6:00 PM
FLASH MODE – AUTO
PIR SENSITIVITY – MEDIUM
SD OVERWRITE - OFF
QUICK-START:
ADVANCED SETTINGS:

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change.
Set time as above using LEFT and RIGHT
arrows to navigate through hour, minute,
and AM/PM. Once date and time has
been correctly set press OK to save
setting.
CAMERA MODE:
Sensitivity, SD Overwrite
be set when in Video Mode:
CAMERA - The following other settings are
recommended to be set when in Camera Mode:
Image Quality, Picture Delay, Burst Mode, Flash Mode, PIR
VIDEO - The following settings are recommended to
Video Quality, Video Length, PIR Sensitivity, SD Overwrite
TIMELAPSE - The following other settings are recommended to be set when in Timelapse Mode:
Timelapse Frequency, Timelapse Period Timer AM & PM, PIR Sensitivity, SD Overwrite.
NOTE: In Timelapse mode, your Pro-Cam will still trigger if an animal walks in front of the
camera with the current Camera settings you have saved, regardless of theTimelapse settings,
so you never miss a thing.
This feature is great for taking photos of game from a long range that you normally couldn’t
get. Timelapse mode takes a photo at a xed time whether there is activity or not, depending
on the settings you choose, (see page 14 for Timelapse settings).
ON
OFF
O
F
F
TIME AND DATE:
This setting is used by the camera to display the correct date on information
bar of the image. Format is MM/DD/YY. Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to
navigate between each option and the UP
and DOWN arrows to cycle through each day,
S E T U P D A T E T I M E
month, and year. Continue pressing RIGHT to
0 1 0 2 1 6 0 1 : 0 1 A M
CAMERA MODE
CAM E R A
3 P H O T O
B U R S T M O D E
I M A G E Q U A L I T Y
HIG H
Sets camera to camera, video, or time lapse mode