Reconyx HC500 User manual

Instruction Manual
Copyright: March 2010

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Table of Contents
I. Table of Contents................................................................... 1
II. Camera Overview ................................................................... 2
III. HyperFireTM Specifications.................................................... 3
IV. HyperFireTM Controls & Parts Diagram................................. 5
V. Batteries & Memory Cards .................................................... 6
VI. Setup & Programming ......................................................... 11
VII. Mounting Your Camera........................................................ 18
VIII. Locking & Securing Your Camera ...................................... 19
IX. Aiming Your Camera............................................................ 20
X. Image Data Information ....................................................... 22
XI. Additional Camera Options................................................. 23
XII. Troubleshooting................................................................... 25
XIII. Warranty, FCC, and Safety Information ............................. 28
XIV. Your Information and Camera Warranty Registration ...... 31
XV. Copyright & Trademark Information................................... 32

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Camera Overview
Congratulations on purchasing a RECONYXTM camera. RECONYXTM has
been the leader in digital wildlife cameras since 2002. Your HyperFire™
camera is a state-of-the-art digital camera, Passive Infrared (PIR) motion
detector, and a night time infrared illuminator all contained in a secure,
rugged, and weather-resistant case.
Whether you are using the camera for scouting deer or studying wildlife, you
will find that using the HyperFireTM camera in conjunction with MapViewTM
Professional or BuckViewTM Advanced software will be one of your most
valuable tools in gathering and analyzing data.
Thank you for putting your trust in us!
Contents of this package:
HyperFireTM Camera
BuckView™Advanced or MapView™Professional software (CD-ROM)
Adjustable bungee cord for mounting camera.
This instruction manual.
Moisture absorbing desiccant system (Professional cameras only)
Other things you will need:
Secure Digital® (SD or SDHC) Memory Card
12 AA Batteries
NOTE: The HC600 & PC900 cameras must be run on either NiMH
rechargeable batteries or Energizer® 1.5V AA Ultimate Lithium batteries.
A computer, television, digital picture frame or other device to view
your pictures
Optional:
Windows® PC to install BuckView™or MapView™software
NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns relating to the operation
or functionality of your camera, please contact our Technical
Service Department by email at supp[email protected] or by
calling toll free 866-493-6064.

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HyperFireTM Specifications
HC500
HC600
PC800
PC900
Illumination Range
at night
Lo-glow
Infrared up
to 50 feet
No-glow
Covert
Infrared up
to 50 feet
Lo-glow
Infrared up
to 70 feet
No-glow
Covert
Infrared up
to 50 feet
Images
1080P HD or 3.1 MP color images by day;
monochrome by night
InstaOnTM
Trigger Speed
1/5 second
RapidFireTM
NearVideoTM
Up to 2 frames per second
SD Card Capacity
Up to 32GB: (4GB = approx 10,000 pictures)
NOTE: under normal use 2GB or 4GB cards are adequate.
Software Included
BuckView™Advanced
MapView™Professional
Moisture
Absorbing
Desiccant System
Available for purchase
Included
Time-Lapse
Surveillance
1, 5, 15, 30,
or 60 minute intervals
Virtually any number of
seconds, minutes, or hours
Motion Sensor
Scheduling
ON or OFF
15 minute increments within
all 24 hour periods
Start Delay
n/a
Up to 12 weeks
Conformal Coated
Electronics
n/a
Included
Customization
Options
(additional charges
may apply)
n/a
Wireless Triggers, Wireless
IR Illumination Extenders,
External Power Jack, Focal
Distance, Telephoto lens,
Custom Motion Detector
Lens, Custom Colors,
other modifications available
Warranty
1 year
2 years

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BuckView™ADVANCED
The HC500 and HC600 HyperFireTM Cameras include the new BuckViewTM
Advanced mapping and image management software with Google Maps®
technology; allowing you to geographically organize and access your
images, and helping you to pattern and understand animal movements and
behaviors. In addition to camera locations, you can add food plots, tree
stands and more. Our exclusive "quick tag" will allow you to tag specific
bucks and add them to your "Hit List". BuckViewTM Advanced also enables
you to easily upload and share your RECONYXTM photos to Facebook® and
Twitter®.
Refer to the BuckView User Guide, accessible within the software, for more
information. BuckViewTM requires a personal computer running Windows
XP®, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7®.
MapView™Professional
The PC800 and PC900 HyperFireTM Cameras include the latest MapViewTM
Professional mapping and image management software with Google Maps®
technology; allowing you to geographically organize and access your
images, and helping you to pattern and understand animal movements and
behaviors. In addition to camera locations, you can add nesting sites, bait
stations, food sources and more. Our exclusive "power tagging" will allow
you to easily define metadata and tag your images with data specific to your
research project. Once your image data is specified you can easily export
your data for further analysis using other software systems. In addition, the
“RECONYXTM Professional Configuration software” allows advanced
programming of your Professional Series camera, with a near infinite
combination of settings available.
For more information, refer to the MapView Professional User Guide,
accessible within the software. MapViewTM Professional requires a personal
computer running Windows XP®, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7®.

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HyperFireTM Controls & Parts Diagram

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Batteries & Memory Cards
Accessing Batteries, Memory Card & Camera Controls
To install the batteries and memory card, your HyperFireTM camera is easily
opened using the latch on the right side of the camera. Grasp behind the
latch and flip it toward the front. The camera will open like a book, allowing
access to the batteries, memory card and settings.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
TIP: It’s good practice to make sure the gasket is seated properly and no
debris has gotten into the gasket area each time you open and close your
camera. It is also a good idea to check that the windows on the front of your
camera are clean.
Also be sure the latch is fully seated when closing your camera to ensure a
weather-tight seal.

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Battery Specifications and Installation
Your RECONYXTM HyperFireTM camera runs on twelve AA-cell batteries.
We highly recommend using either Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries or
High quality NiMH Rechargeable batteries in your camera. Alkaline batteries
do not provide as much power as Lithium or NiMH batteries and they are
adversely affected by both hot and cold weather, so we do not recommend
alkaline batteries.
NiMH will run at temperatures down to -20°F or colder. Lithium batteries will
run to -40°F.
Alkaline batteries may be used in the HC500 and PC800 camera models.
However, they will not provide the performance that the Lithium or NiMH
batteries do, in terms of nighttime consistency or number of pictures taken.
NOTE: We strongly advise that you not attempt to run alkaline batteries in
the HC600 or PC900, as the performance will be very poor.
NOTE: Be sure to load batteries in the proper orientation (alternating
positive/negative, six in each battery bay).
Warning!Do not mix battery types! Damage to the camera can result and
your warranty will be voided if you mix battery types.

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Battery Performance
Because camera settings, animal activity, individual battery performance and
temperature all vary, there is no way to precisely predict a camera’s run
time, the total number of images that can be taken, or the temperature at
which the camera will operate on any given set of batteries. Therefore the
following table shows approximate values to be used as a guide in
determining what type of batteries will best suit your needs.
NOTE:The values in the chart below were based on tests using 12
batteries; taking 50% daytime photos and 50% nighttime photos at 70ºF.
Battery Type
Operating
Temperature
Number of Images
PC900 &
HC600
PC800
HC500
AA Energizer Ultimate
Lithium (1.5V)
-40º F (-40ºC)
and above
30,000 to
40,000
40,000 to
50,000
40,000 to
50,000
AA Rechargeable
Nickel-Metal Hydride
(1.2V, 2600MaH)
-20º F (-29ºC)
and above
*20,000
to 30,000
*20,000 to
30,000
*20,000 to
30,000
AA Alkaline (1.5V)
(HC500, PC800 Only!)
20º F (-7ºC)
and above
n/a
* 20,000 to
30,000
*20,000 to
30,000
* High temperatures can reduce run time with Alkaline and NiMH batteries by
50% or more.
TIP: You can purchase 1.5V Lithium batteries as well as RECONYXTM
certified NiMH rechargeable batteries and chargers at www.reconyx.com.
Your camera will display the status
of multiple battery types; be sure that
the display is showing the same type
of battery that you are using. You can change the battery type in the main
menu, including Lithium (LITH), Nickel-Metal Hydride (NIMH), or Alkaline
(ALK).
NOTE:The Alkaline option is only available on PC800 and HC500 camera
models, since they are not to be used with the covert (PC900, HC600)
cameras.

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Secure Digital®(SD or SDHC) Card Specifications
A Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) card is used to store the pictures your camera
captures. These images may be transferred to your computer using standard
image viewing software or RECONYX™ MapView™ or BuckView™
mapping and image management software.
TIP: Many digital cameras, GPS units, and cell phones can be used to view
images taken by your HyperFire™ camera. No need to purchase a special
purpose viewer!
Inserting and Removing the memory card
Make sure the orientation is correct and that the card is aligned properly.
Push gently on the memory card as shown below until it clicks into
place.
Warning: Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could
damage the camera or the memory card. Damage resulting from
inserting the card incorrectly is not covered under warranty.
To remove memory cards:
1. Press <OK> to disarm the camera (the battery status and number of
pictures taken since last armed will be displayed on the LCD).
2. Switch the power OFF.
3. Press and release the card to partially eject the memory card.
4. The card can then be removed by grasping it with your fingers.
NOTE: Always disarm the camera (by pressing OK) and switch the power off
before removing or inserting the memory card.