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
R2019.2
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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

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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
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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

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IMAGE QUALITY:
Sets the quality at which you would like the camera
to take the pictures. Setting your Pro Cam to a
higher setting will result in better photos at the cost
of taking more memory space.
Options are: HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW
VIDEO QUALITY:
Selects the quality of Video you want to
capture. As with above, a higher quality setting
will result in better video, but take up more
memory space.
Options are: HD or Standard
VIDEO LENGTH:
Selects the length you would like each video to
be. Options are: 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec,
1 min, 2 min
PICTURE DELAY:
Selects the time the camera will wait before
reinitializing the PIR sensor after taking a photo
or video.
Options are: 2.5 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec,
1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, 60 min
On a lower setting, the camera will trigger more often than when a higher delay is selected.
V I D E O Q U A L I T Y
H D
IMAGE Q U A L I T Y
H I G H
VIDEO LENGTH
10 S E C O N D
PICTURE D E L A Y
10 S E C O N D

BURST M ODE
3-BURST S T A N DARD
TEMPERATURE U N I T
FAHRENHE I T
CAMERA I D
MY CAMERA
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BURST MODE:
Sets how many photos the camera will
take in a row when triggered. Burst Fast or
Burst Standard will determine the amount of
time between each photo taken in a burst.
Options are: 2–8 Burst Fast, 2–8 Burst Standard, OFF
Burst Fast = .6 seconds delay in between burst photos
Burst Standard = 2 seconds delay in between burst photos
Example: Setting the camera to 3-Burst Fast will give you 3 photos, .6 seconds
apart Setting the camera to 3-Burst Standard will give you 3 photos, 2 seconds
apart
TEMPERATURE UNIT:
Imprints the current temperature on your
photo/video les.
Options: Fahrenheit or Celsius
CAMERA ID:
Gives a name to your trail camera that
will imprint on the photo/video files.
Camera names can be 13 characters long,
alphanumeric.

DATE TIME
M O T I ON TES T
OFF
DEFAULT SETT I N G
NO
P I CTURE I N F O B A R
ON
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PICTURE INFO BAR:
Allows you to choose if you want the
photo/ video files to have current
information imprinted on your files or not.
Info included on bar:
MOON
CAMERA ID PHASE BURST TEMP
MOTION TEST:
This setting allows you to determine distance
and aim for the detection zone of the
camera. With this setting on the red LED
will light up when motion is detected.
Use this mode to determine if the
position of your camera will capture
desired movement. The camera will arm
when it does not detect motion for 30
seconds.
DEFAULT SETTING:
Resets all of the menu settings back to
default. Reference page 9 for Quick Start
default settings.

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TIMELAPSE FREQ:
Sets the period of time you want between
timelapse photos.
Options are: 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec,
1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, 60 min
Example: If you choose 1 minute, a photo will be taken once every minute for the Timelapse
Period you set it for (see below).
TIMELAPSE PERIOD:
Sets the period of time the camera will take
timelapse photos.
Options are: Custom Timer Am, Custom
Timer PM
The Timer AM and Timer PM period settings can be individually programmed.
Example: Timer AM 6:00 AM ->10:00 AM will take images during this 4 hour period for the
set Timelapse Frequency. Timer PM 3:30 PM ->6:00 PM will take images during this 2.5 hour
period for the set Timelapse Frequency.
Note: Timelapse images will store in a separate folder on your SD card for easy access
when reviewing your Pro-Cam images. Using the timelapse option might fill up your SD
card quicker than normal usage.
FLASH MODE:
Sets whether or not the camera will use its IR
LEDs. Setting this to "OFF" will cause the
camera to only take day photos. Extending the
battery life of the camera.
Options: AUTO or OFF
FLASH MODE
AUTO
TIMELAPSE F REQ
1 M I NUTE
T I M ELAPSE PER I OD
T I M E R AM

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PIR SENSITIVITY:
Adjusts the sensitivity at which the camera
detects an object in the field of view and
triggers to take a picture. Use the "Motion
Test" feature to test these changes.
Options are Low, Medium, High.
Weather and environment will cause a variance in trigger distance.
FORMAT SD CARD:
Allows you to format your SD Card.
Formatting anSD card erases everything
on the card.
NOTE: It is highly recommended to
either perform a full format on the SD Card via a PC, or by performing the Format option
on the trail camera before each use.
FW VERSION:
Displays the version of firmware that is
installed on the camera.
SD OVERWRITE:
When the SD Overwrite feature is ON, if
the SD card is full, the camera will begin
to erase the oldest picture or video on the SD
card to make room for new pictures and
videos to be saved.
SD O VERWR I TE
OFF
FW V ERS I O N
XXXXXXX
P I R S ENS I T I V I T Y
H I G H
F O RMAT S D CARD
NO

Loop
Latch
Fig. 3
Cable
Track
Mounting
Receiver (1/4”- 20)
Strap Slot
Fig. 2
F
ig. 1
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Your Pro-Cam trail camera comes with a 5’ nylon
mounting strap which allows for quick and easy
mounting (Fig. 1). The camera has an open slot
on each side of the rack on back of housing to thread
strap through for mounting. There is also acable
track formed in the back of the camera for additional
cable securing (cable sold separately). The
bottom of the camera features a ¼”-20
mount receiver to attach to various mounts
using this provision. (Fig. 2). Your Pro-Cam trail
camera also has aloop in the latch for padlock
security (padlock sold separately) (Fig. 3).
Once you have your trail camera
mounted where you want it. Be sure you run
the “Motion Test” function on your camera
for proper aim and distance. See page 13 for
more info.
The motion detection angle of your Pro-
Cam trail camera is about 50 degrees, which is
slightly wider than the camera Field of View.
The motion detection distance in ideal
conditions is 50 feet. This can be greatly affected
by weather conditions, animal body size, and
the speed at which an animal passes through
the detection zone.
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When powered on, the Pro-Cam trail camera will automatically arm to take pictures if there
is no button activity for 30 seconds. When in the camera menu, the camera will arm after 90
seconds of inactivity
The easiest way to review the images on your SD card, is to review files on the card
on home computer.
Some computers will have anSD slot equipped, where you can directly insert and view
the images.
If your computer does not come equipped with an SD slot, you will need to purchase
an external SD Card Reader. These are inexpensive, and can be found at your local
electronics/ hardware store or online.
ARMING THE CAMERA:
REVIEWING IMAGES:

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Moisture, vibration, and extreme temperature can cause severe damage to your trail
camera and should be avoided. We recommend keeping your camera free from heavy
moisture, vibration, and within the specified temperature range. While camera is designed
to operate in outdoor conditions, following the specified care will extend camera life as long
as possible.
MOISTURE:
Although the Pro-Cam trail camera has a very durable waterproof membrane inside the
molded ABS material shell, care must be taken to prevent water damage.
• NEVER mount your trail camera upside down or leave the case open for an extended
period of time or change batteries, camera settings, or SD Cards in heavy rain.
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If your camera would happen to get water inside, remove the batteries immediately and
allow the camera to dry out for several days before reactivating it.
VIBRATION:
Like any electronic device, your Pro-Cam trail camera is designed with many small
electronic components that are sensitive to vibration. Failure to follow careful handling and
transport may cause extreme and irreparable damage to your camera.
• NEVER drop the camera on a hard surface
• ALWAYS transport your camera with a method that avoidsbouncing around or vibration
TEMPERATURE:
Recommended storage and operating temperature: -10°F to140°F (-23 °C - 60°C).
NOTE: Battery life and functions may discontinue or experience loss in extreme cold/warm
temperatures.
• NEVER store your camera in a vehicle or other contained environment with extremely
high temperatures for an extended period of time.
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CAMERA NOT RESPONDING: If your camera at any time does not respond when powered
on, or you cannot power it off, your camera may be locked up. The best way to resolve
this problem is to remove the AA battery compartment for 10 seconds. This will cut the
main power supply to the camera and will frequently solve the issue. If you are using an
alternate power supply, remove any power connections for a full 10 seconds.
BAD SD CARD: Over time anSD or any storage device could become corrupt. If your
camera fails to acknowledge the SD card, we recommend that you replace the card with a
new SD card or one from a different MUDDY trail camera that you know works. This will
help determine whether the problem is the SD card or the camera. We do NOT recommend
using cards that have been used in cameras from different manufactures and/or
different styles of cameras unless a Full Format on a PC has been done to those cards.
NOTE: If you used a Point and Shoot camera to view your pictures and videos on the SD
Card, this may cause problems when inserted back into your trail camera. It is
recommended to do a Full Format on a PC before replacing SD card back into camera.
IMAGE QUALITY: Your Pro-Cam is designed to give you optimum trigger speed, along with
great night photo clarity. There may be some instances where an animal is moving
extremely fast or light conditions may be insufficient, causing a smearing/blurry object
within your image. This is a natural part of photo taking and may occur from time to time.
TROUBLESHOOTING:

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WARRANTY
Muddy Pro-Cam Trail Camera’s 1 Year Limited Warranty: For a period of 365
days after purchase, GSM, LLC will, at its discretion, repair or replace this product for
any reason of any defect or malfunction. This warranty is only valid if the product is
used for the purpose intended and has not been tampered with and/or physically
damaged in any way. Products that have been damaged due to negligence
or misuse do not qualify for warranty replacement. Proof of purchase must be
provided to be eligible for warranty.
WARNING! Prolonged exposure from looking directly into any infrared light could
cause cataracts or permanent retinal damage. Do not look directly into the camera
during test mode.Failure to follow this warning may cause serious injury or blindness.
WARNING! Do not expose camera interior components, batteries, or SD card to
rain or water. Make sure camera and hands are completely dry before handling. Failure
to follow this warning may result in serious damage to the camera and/or its parts, or
personal electrical shock or death.
WARNING! Only batteries designated in this manual should be used. Failure
to follow this warning may result in leaking batteries, serious damage to the camera,
and personal injury or death.
WARRANTY:
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