Reconyx HyperFire 2 User manual

Outdoor Series Camera
User Manual
Copyright: April 2018

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Table of Contents
I. Table of Contents ................................................................... 1
II. Camera Overview ................................................................... 2
III. HyperFire 2™Controls & Part Diagram................................. 3
IV. Batteries & Memory Cards .................................................... 4
V. Setup & Programming ........................................................... 9
VI. Mounting Your Camera........................................................ 16
VII. Locking & Securing Your Camera ...................................... 17
VIII. Aiming Your Camera............................................................ 18
IX. Image Data Information ....................................................... 20
X. Additional Camera Options ................................................. 21
XI. Troubleshooting ................................................................... 22
XII. Warranty, FCC, and Safety Information ............................. 25
XIII. Your Information and Camera Warranty Registration ...... 27
XIV. Copyright & Trademark Information................................... 27

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Camera Overview
Congratulations on purchasing a RECONYX®camera. RECONYX®has been the
leader in digital wildlife cameras since 2002. Your HyperFire 2™ camera is a
state-of-the-art digital camera with a 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 HyperFire 2™camera in conjunction with BuckView™
Advanced software will be one of your most valuable tools in gathering and
analyzing data. This software is available to download for free from our website
at www.reconyx.com/software/buckview.
Thank you for putting your trust in us!
Contents of this package:
•HyperFire 2™Camera
•Adjustable Webbing Strap for mounting camera
•This instruction manual
Other things you will need:
•Secure Digital® (SD, SDHC or SDXC) Memory Card up to 512GB
•12 AA Batteries
NOTE: NiMH rechargeable batteries or Energizer® 1.5V AA Ultimate Lithium™are
the only battery types recommended in RECONYX®Cameras.
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 suppo[email protected] or by calling toll free
866-493-6064.

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HyperFire 2™Controls & Part Diagram

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Batteries & Memory Cards
Accessing Batteries, Memory Card & Camera Controls
To install the batteries and memory card, open the latch on the right side of the
camera by grasping behind the latch and flipping 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: Each time you open your camera it’s a good practice to:
•Make sure the main gasket is seated properly and is clear of debris.
•Be sure 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
The RECONYX®HyperFire 2™camera uses 12 AA-cell batteries. We highly
recommend using either Energizer®Ultimate Lithium™batteries or high-quality
NiMH Rechargeable batteries in your camera. Alkaline batteries are not
recommended. They do not provide as much power as Lithium or NiMH batteries
and are adversely affected by both hot and cold weather.
NiMH will operate at temperatures down to 0°F; Lithium batteries to -40°F.
NOTE: We strongly advise that you not attempt to run alkaline batteries in your
RECONYX®cameras as the performance will be very poor. Also, alkali
damage caused by alkaline batteries is not covered under warranty.
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 and should 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. Use of
video will greatly affect these estimates.
Battery Type
Operating
Temperature
Number of Images
AA Energizer®Ultimate
Lithium™(1.5V)
-40º F (-40ºC)
and above
30,000 to 40,000
AA Rechargeable
Nickel-Metal Hydride
(1.2V, 2600MaH)
0º F (-18ºC)
and above
20,000 to 30,000
* High temperatures can reduce run time with NiMH batteries by 50% or more.
TIP: You can purchase 1.5V Lithium batteries as well as RECONYX®certified
NiMH rechargeable batteries and chargers at www.reconyx.com.
Your camera will display the status based upon battery type. 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) or Nickel-Metal
Hydride (NIMH).

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Secure Digital®(SD, SDHC, SDXC) Card Specifications
A Secure Digital (SD/SDHC/SDXC) 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® BuckView™mapping and
image management software.
TIP: Many digital cameras and smartphones can be used to view images taken
by the HyperFire 2™camera. No need to purchase a special purpose
viewer!
Insertion and Removal of 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.

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Memory Card - File System Requirements
Secure Digital cards have various speeds and capacities. Larger capacity cards
are capable of storing more images. Your HyperFire 2™ camera can accept
cards up to 512GB, but most users will find 32GB cards to be more than
adequate for normal use.
Cards with higher speed ratings are capable of reading and writing images faster.
This is advantageous when taking RapidFire™image sequences or videos.
NOTE:A 32 GB memory card will store approximately 80,000 images, or 3
hours of video.
Troubleshooting your memory card
If you have a memory card that does not seem to work or you used the card in
another device, you may have to re-format your memory card. This can be done
with the included BuckView™software under the “Tools” menu item or with any
Windows® Operating System.
Windows® –Steps to format memory card
Step 1: Insert your memory card into your computer's card reader.
Step 2: You should see your memory card under the list of available drives. Be
sure to check its contents first to make sure that you have the right drive.
Step 3: Right-click on the drive and choose “Format”. (Do not check “Quick
Format”.)
Step 4: Once the process is completed, take the memory card out and insert it
into your Camera.
TIP: We recommend that you purchase two memory cards per camera so that
you can swap cards in the field.
You can purchase RECONYX®certified memory cards at
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Setup & Programming
With the SD card inserted in the camera, turn the camera on using the On/Off
switch.
If this is the first time you’ve used your camera, it will take you through a setup
wizard to help you with initial setup. It will start by asking you to set the date.
Use the up and down buttons to change numbers and the right and left buttons to
scroll through settings for year, month and date. The OK button will take you to
the Set Time screen. Proceed through the setup wizard until setup is complete.
TIP: After the initial setup options are set, your camera is ready to take pictures.
All you need to do is make sure your camera has a card and batteries installed,
mount it, turn it on, close it up, and walk away. The camera will automatically arm
and start taking pictures (with default settings) in two minutes.
Default Settings
NOTE: Throughout this manual, default camera settings are
shown in red letters.
Your RECONYX®HyperFire 2™camera comes pre-programmed with factory
default settings. By default the camera will run in the Quickset Trail mode, which
takes 3 pictures per trigger with a 1 second pause between pictures and no delay
between triggers.
If you wish to change your camera’s settings you can do so easily in the field at
any time. Changes are easily made using the control buttons and the LCD
display. Once you make selections, they are retained by the camera –even
when the camera is off and the batteries are removed –so that you don’t need to
make selections again unless you want to make any changes.

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HYPERFIRE 2™Programming Menu
Your camera includes three main levels of options:
Level 1: Main menu options
Level 2: Quickset settings
Level 3: Advanced settings
The programming menus are set up so that the most commonly used items are
at the top level. Other camera settings that are not as frequently accessed do
not show up every time you are setting up or moving your camera.
NOTE: As with the date and time, you can move through and select any of the
menu options by pressing the directional buttons to scroll and the OK
button when the menu or option you want to select is displayed.
TIP: Use the “Programming Diagram” on the next page for a better
understanding of how the options are accessed on your HyperFire 2™camera.
The backlit LCD includes two lines
of information. The top line
displays the menu, option or
setting you are currently
accessing. After you make a
selection, it may display additional information. The bottom line displays the
available options/settings. Selections you can choose from are always displayed
between < > brackets on the bottom line.
You can change your camera settings any time you like, either prior to using the
camera or in the field. Likewise, you can switch memory cards as needed and
check the remaining space on your memory card as well as your remaining
battery power.
NOTE: The camera will remember the settings even when shut off, you do not
need to reconfigure the camera unless you want to change its behavior.

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HYPERFIRE 2™Programming Diagram

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Level 1: Main Menu Items
NOTE: Main Menu Items are shown in Yellow on the Programming Diagram
(Page 11).
Arm Camera –When you select this option, your camera arms in ten seconds.
You can cancel the arm sequence by pressing the “OK” button.
Quickset –Quickset options are available for common situations in which you
use your camera –see details below.
Change Setup –Allows you to change the way your camera functions –see
details below.
WalkTest –When you select this option, your camera flashes an indicator light
so that you can test its aim by walking in front of it. The WalkTest mode shows
you exactly where the camera’s active motion detection zones are located (see
page 18 for more information). The tilt of the camera is critical, as slight changes
are magnified at greater distances from the camera.
TIP: If left in WalkTest mode, the camera will automatically arm itself after 2
minutes with no motion events. This allows you to set the camera up, check
its aim using WalkTest and then just walk away.
Erase Card –When you select this option, your camera wipes your entire
memory card clean, removing all images and other information from the card.
You should not select Erase Card unless you are absolutely certain you want to
remove everything from the card.
Battery Type –Allows you to select what type of batteries you are using to
accurately display the amount of power remaining.
Status/About –When you select this option, your camera displays the number
of pictures, number of videos, time, date, firmware version and serial number of
the camera. The left and right buttons scroll between these items.
NOTE:The battery status shows the level for different types of batteries. If you
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Level 2: Quickset Options
NOTE: “Quickset Options” are shown in Blue on the “Programming Diagram”.
QUICKSET options allow you to quickly select pre-programmed settings that are
optimized for particular situations. Selecting “Change Setup”takes you to the
advanced settings detailed in level 3.
QuickSet Options
Pics/Vids
per Trigger
Picture
Interval
Quiet
Period
Trail: 3 Pics
3 pictures
1 second
None
Scrape: Video
10 seconds
n/a
None
Feeder: Delay
3 pictures
5 seconds
15 seconds
Plot: Timer (USA Only)
1 picture
5 minutes
n/a
Note: The SmartPlot™ Plot Timer with adaptive time lapse technology
automatically takes Time Lapse photos every 5 minutes during a 2 hour period at
dawn and at dusk. The camera automatically adjusts for sunrise and sunset
through the year based upon your location. The Trail setting is also active when
Plot Timer is chosen, so regardless of time, the camera will trigger on motion
events as well.
Level 3: Change Setup (advanced settings)
NOTE: “Change Setup”options are shown in Grey on the “Programming Diagram”.
MOTION –All settings related to how your camera behaves when motion is
detected are grouped under this menu item.
1) Motion Pictures –ON, off
2) Pictures Per Trigger –1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
3) Picture Interval –RapidFire™, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 seconds
4) Motion Videos –on, OFF
a) If On, Video Length –5 sec, 10 SEC, Dynamic Length
5) Quiet Period –NO DELAY, 5s, 10s, 15s, 30s, 1m, 2m, 3m, 5m
6) Sensitivity - low, low/medium, medium, medium/high, HIGH, very high

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TIME LAPSE –All settings related to how your camera behaves related to time
based triggers are grouped under this menu item.
1) Lapse Picture –on, OFF
2) Lapse Video –on, OFF
a) If On, Video Length –5 sec., 10 SEC.
3) If Picture or Video On, Interval –1 min, 5 MIN, 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour
4) If Picture or Video On, Lapse Schedules –24 HOUR, add
If you want to restrict the times when the time lapse photos/videos are
taken, you can do it by adding schedule(s) to the camera. Two
scheduled periods can be added to the camera.
For instance, you can add a morning period and an afternoon period
when you would like Time Lapse pictures and/or videos to be taken.
DAY/NIGHT –Select options relating to the camera’s functionality with regard to
taking photos/videos during day time and night time periods as well as select the
best night time Infrared illumination options for your application.
1) Take Pictures –Day Only, Night Only, both DAY & NIGHT
2) Take Videos - Day Only, Night Only, both DAY & NIGHT
3) Night Mode - Adjust the nighttime exposure
•OPTIMIZED –best combination of shutter speed and flash range
•Fast Shutter - reduced motion blur, reduced flash range
•Long Range –increased range, reduced image quality
USER LABEL - Add a label (up to 16 characters) that will be included in the data
band of all photos and videos taken by your camera. You can also view, change
or clear an existing label.
CODELOC - Use CodeLoc™ to add a four-digit security code to your camera to
prevent unauthorized use of your camera in the event of tampering or theft. You
can also change or remove an existing code.
TIP: Write your four-digit CodeLoc™code on the last page of this manual.

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DATA BANDS –Set format for how time and temperature will be displayed on
the data bands for photos and videos. Select Time Format (12 or 24 hours) and
Temperature scale (FAHRENHEIT, Celsius).
DATE/TIME –Set the date and time. Up and down buttons change numbers, left
and right buttons move between year, month and date. OK takes you to the time
setting. Use up and down buttons to change numbers. Use left and right buttons
to move between hours and minutes.
LOCATION –USA or Other. Users are asked to enter location information. This
information is required to enable the SmartPlot™ feature to work properly.
RESOLUTION –Select picture and video aspect ratio. (16:9 WIDE) or (4:3
STANDARD).
TIP: The 16:9 Wide setting is ideal for viewing images on widescreen monitors
or HD television sets. The 4:3 Standard setting records full resolution
pictures and videos.
USE DEFAULTS –(NO, Yes, Factory Reset). If you choose Yes, your settings
will be reset to defaults (shown above in RED CAPITAL letters). Defaults will not
reset your date, time, battery type or location information. If you choose Factory
Reset, all of your settings will be reset to factory settings and your camera will re-
boot as if it were the first time you powered it on.
TIP: You can return to the Main Menu options at any time by simply pushing the
“up” directional arrow button.

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Mounting Your Camera
Your RECONYX®HyperFire 2™camera can be mounted to a RECONYX®
Universal Camera Mount™or a camera tripod by utilizing the threaded insert on
the bottom of the camera housing.
The camera can also be mounted to a tree by using the adjustable webbing strap
(shown below). You can secure the camera to a tree and lock it shut at the same
time with a Python™ cable lock by Masterlock®. Simply thread the cable through
the “Lock Tunnel” on the camera and then cinch in place around the tree or post.
Mounting Camera with Adjustable Webbing Strap (included)
We recommend that you mount your camera at the approximate height of your
target animal, and then aim the camera straight out for the best chance of
sensing motion in the active detection zone.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that you use a theft deterrent device such as a
security box and/or a Python Lock™by Masterlock® to help secure your
camera against possible theft when it is in the field. You can purchase
HyperFire 2™compatible mounts, theft deterrent cable locks and
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Locking & Securing Your Camera
There are a number of options to securely mount your camera.
1) A Python™ cable lock by Masterlock® can be used by threading it through
the Lock Tunnel in the camera and securing it to a tree or another object.
This will prevent the camera from being opened or easily removed.
2) For increased security, RECONYX®offers a custom fit Security Enclosure for
the HyperFire 2™camera series. The Security Enclosure can be secured
with either a padlock or the Python™ cable lock by Masterlock®.
HyperFire 2™Security Enclosure Python™ cable lock by Masterlock®

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Aiming Your Camera
PIR Motion Detector
The Passive Infrared Motion Detector on your HyperFire 2™ camera is aligned
with the camera lens to give you the best chance of capturing subjects that come
into the field of view of the camera, while not triggering on subjects outside the
view of the camera.
The motion detector can detect movement up to 100 feet (30 m) away. However,
the detection range is dependent on the size and temperature of the subject
(relative to ambient temp) as well as the speed at which the subject is moving.
The HyperFire 2™ Motion Detector consists of a horizontal detection band
(shown in red). Camera aim is critical to maximize detection range.
For the camera to trigger two things need to happen:
1) An object with a temperature different from the background temperature
must be present within the field of view of the motion detector (shown in red)
(i.e. something warmer or colder than the ambient temperature).
2) That object (with a temperature differential) must move horizontally within the
active zone approximately 1/8 of the way across the field of view of the
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Using the “WalkTest”Mode
Learning to use the WalkTest mode is critical to being as successful as possible
with your RECONYX®camera. The WalkTest mode allows you to precisely
determine your camera’s active motion detection zone. This ensures that your
camera is aimed exactly where you want to capture animal activity.
1) Secure the camera to a tree or other object aiming the camera toward where
you want it to capture pictures.
2) Put camera in “WalkTest” mode,
and close the camera.
3) Walk in front of the camera where
you expect to capture pictures.
Every time the red WalkTest light
blinks it indicates that a motion
event has taken place. If the
WalkTest light does not blink
where you expect it to, adjust the
aim or location of the camera.
4) If possible, set up the camera so
that no large trees or objects are
in the main field of view of the
camera, as they can adversely
affect motion detection as well as
night time flash range.
NOTE: All RECONYX®cameras will self-arm from the “WalkTest”mode after a
two minute period during which it does not detect any motion events.
TIP: Be sure to use the “WalkTest” mode to be sure the camera is aimed
correctly.