ScoutGuard SG560-8M User manual

Infrared Digital Scouting Camera
User’s Manual
Pocket Camera SG560-8M
For Model：SG560-8M

Content
1Instruction..............................................................................................................................1
1.1 General Description.....................................................................................................1
1.2 Camera Body Interfaces.............................................................................................1
1.3 Shooting Information Display...................................................................................2
1.4 Supported Format........................................................................................................2
2Cautions .................................................................................................................................4
3Easy Operations...................................................................................................................5
3.1 Power Supply................................................................................................................5
3.2 Insert the SD-card........................................................................................................5
3.3 Power on and Entering into the ON Mode.............................................................5
3.4 Enter into the TEST Mode..........................................................................................6
3.4.1 Customer Settings...............................................................................................6
3.4.2 Manual Capturing.................................................................................................6
3.4.3 View Images or Videos.......................................................................................6
3.5 Power Off........................................................................................................................6
4Advanced Operations.........................................................................................................7
4.1 Settings Menu...............................................................................................................7
4.1.1 Default Settings....................................................................................................8
4.1.2 Set Camera Mode.................................................................................................8
4.1.3 Format SD-Card....................................................................................................8
4.1.4 Set Image Size ......................................................................................................9
4.1.5 Set Video Size.......................................................................................................9
4.1.6 Set Date and Time................................................................................................9
4.1.7 Set Continuous Capturing Number.................................................................9
4.1.8 Set Video Length................................................................................................10
4.1.9 Set Triggering Interval Time............................................................................10
4.1.10 Set PIR Sensitivity .............................................................................................10
4.1.11 Set Date and Time Stamp.................................................................................11
4.1.12 Set Timer..............................................................................................................11
4.1.13 Reset to Default Settings.................................................................................11
4.1.14 View Image or Video..........................................................................................11
4.1.15 Delete Image or Video.......................................................................................12
4.2 File Numbering ...........................................................................................................12
4.3 Firmware Upgrade .....................................................................................................12
Appendix I: PIR Detection Zone.............................................................................................13
AppendixⅡ: Technical Specifications .................................................................................15
AppendixⅢ: Parts List..............................................................................................................16

Pocket Camera SG560-8M 1 Instruction
1 Instruction
1.1 General Description
This camera, a digital scouting camera, is a surveillance camera working
automatically. It can be triggered at once by any movement of human (or animals) in a
certain region of interested (ROI) monitored by a high sensitive Passive Infrared (PIR)
motion sensor, and then automatically captures high quality pictures (up to 8M pixels) or
records video clips (VGA) according to default settings or preset customer settings.
It takes color pictures or videos under sufficient daylight. While at dark night, the
built-in infrared LEDs function as flash light, the camera then takes clear pictures or
videos (monochrome).
It is resistant against water and snow for outside uses. Furthermore, the camera can
be used as a portable digital camera. Pictures or videos can be taken manually by
pressing OK on the control in TEST mode (The wired control needs to be connected).
1.2 Camera Body Interfaces
The camera has the following I/O interfaces: USB connector, SD-card slot, TV output
and external DC power connector.
On the head of camera, there is a lock hole for theft-proof.
Take a few moments to familiarize with the camera controls and displays. It is helpful
to bookmark this section and refer to it when read through the rest of the manual.
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1.3 Shooting Information Display
When the camera is turned on (the power switch is slid to ON position), the shooting
information will be displayed in the monitor.
Figure 3
1.4 Supported Format
Item Format
Image JPG
Video AVI
File format FAT32
Here are some important notices. You don’t need to concern about the file system
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format of the camera unless you have problems with reading the SD-card by your other
equipments. If this happened, please format the SD-card in the camera or in a computer
at first and then reinsert the card into your camera to make a try.
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Pocket Camera SG560-8M 2 Cautions
2 Cautions
★ The working voltage of the camera is 6V. The camera is supplied by four AA batteries.
★ Please install batteries according to shown polarity.
★ Please unlock the write-protect before inserting the SD-card.
★ Please insert the SD-card when the power switch is at OFF position before testing the
camera. The camera has no internal memory for saving images or videos. If no
SD-card is inserted, the camera will shut down automatically after a continuous
indication sound.
★ Please do not insert or take out the SD-card when the power switch is at ON position.
★ It is recommended to format the SD-card by the camera when used at the first time.
★ The camera will be in USB mode when connected to a USB port of a computer. In this
case, the SD-card functions as a removable disk.
★ In the TEST mode(insert the control into the USB interface then switch the camera at
ON position), the camera will shut down automatically after 3 minutes if no operation is
done. Please turn on the power again if you want to continue to work with the control.
★ Please ensure sufficient power when having firmware upgrade, otherwise the upgrade
process could be interrupted incorrectly. If any fault occurs after improper upgrading
process, the camera may stop function properly.
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Pocket Camera SG560-8M 3 Quick Introductions
3 Easy Operations
3.1 Power Supply
To supply power for the camera, four AA size batteries are needed.
Open the bottom cover. Confirm that the power switch is at the OFF position. Install
the fully charged batteries into the depot according the polarities sign shown below. The
following batteries with 1.5V output can be used:
1. High-density and high-performance alkaline batteries (Recommended)
2. Rechargeable alkaline batteries
3. Rechargeable NiMH batteries
There are two battery slots.
When in low-battery state, camera will be automatically shut down after two indication
sounds. Please change the batteries in time.
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3.2 Insert the SD-card
Open the bottom cover. Insert SD-card into the card slot with unmarked side upwards.
Please note that the SD-card can only be plugged in one direction. Make sure that the
write-protect switch of the SD-card is on the “write” position otherwise the camera cannot
be switch on.
3.3 Power on and Entering into the ON Mode
Before switching on, please pay attention to the follows:
1. Avoid temperature and motion disturbances in front of the camera such as big leaf,
curtain, air-conditioner, air outlet of the chimney and other heat sources to prevent
from false triggering.
2. The height from ground for placing the camera should vary with the object size
appropriately. In general, one to two meters are preferred.
Slide the power switch to the ON position to power on the camera and enter into the
ON mode.
After switching on the camera, the motion indication LED (red) will blink for about 10s.
The 10s is a buffering time before autonomic capturing photos or videos, e.g. for closing
and locking the bottom cover, fixing the camera on a tree and walk away.
In TEST mode, it requires to connect the control then to do further customizing
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settings, when the user complete the settings, it requires to unplug the control to enter
into normal use, that is, if the wired control still be connected with the camera, the
camera will not work. The camera (the control must be unplugged when in ON mode)
will take pictures or videos automatically according to the default settings or preset
customer settings.
3.4 Enter into the TEST Mode
Connect the wired control, then switch to the ON position and enter into the TEST
mode. There are some functions in TEST mode: Customer settings, manual capture and
preview. The control is needed in this mode.
3.4.1 Customer Settings
Press MENU on the control to enter into menu settings. The camera can be taken
over control to manually customize the camera settings which display on the LCD screen
on the camera or external TV monitor. The detailed operations will be described in
“Advanced Operations” chapter.
3.4.2 Manual Capturing
The TV-in connector should be unconnected, and then press SHOT to manually
capture photos or record videos. It is also SHOT key to stop the manual capturing of the
video.
3.4.3 View Images or Videos
There are two ways to view the captured images or videos:
1. LCD screen on the control
2. TV monitor which connect to camera with TV cable
Press OK to view images, the latest image will be shown in the LCD screen on the
control or TV monitor. Press UP to view the previous image and press DOWN for the next.
Please note that video cannot be played in the LCD screen and only thumbnail of the
video is showed.
The detailed operations like deleting images or videos will be described in “Advanced
Operations” chapter.
3.5 Power Off
Switch the camera to OFF position to power off the camera. Please note that even in
the OFF mode, the camera still consumes certain power at μA level. Therefore, please
remove the battery if the camera will not be used for a long time.
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Pocket Camera SG560-8M 4 Advanced Operations
4 Advanced Operations
From the basic operations of the camera in previous chapter, we know that the
camera has three basic operation modes:
1. OFF mode: Power switch is at OFF position.
2. ON mode: Power switch is at ON position.
3. TEST mode: Power switch is at ON position and the control needs to be
connected.
In the above three modes, the OFF mode is the specified safe mode when replacing
the SD-card or batteries and transporting the camera.
This chapter explains the advanced operations for customizing the camera settings.
The settings can only be customized in TEST mode and control is needed.
4.1 Settings Menu
To view the camera settings menu, press MENU in the TEST mode (Power switch is
at ON position; control needs to be connected). The settings menu will be shown on the
LCD on the camera or the external TV monitor (only when the camera is connected to a
TV).
Setting Items Description
Camera Mode Choose capturing images or recording videos.
Format Format the SD-card. All images and videos in the SD-card
will be deleted.
Image Size Choose the image size, 5 mega pixels or 8 mega pixels.
Video Size Choose the video size, e.g. 640×480 (VGA).
Set Clock Set camera date and time.
Capture
Number Choose the continuous shooting numbers after each
triggering.
Video Length Choose duration of recording video.
Interval Choose how long the camera will stop functioning after each
triggering. The camera’s PIR will be disabled during this
interval.
Sense Level
Choose sensitivity of PIR. The higher, the easier the motion
sensor would be triggered. It is recommended to use Normal
mode. The sensitivity of PIR is strongly related to the
temperature. Higher temperature leads to lower sensitivity.
Time Stamp Date and time of capturing can be imprinted on image or
video.
Timer Switch The camera will be awoken up at certain time duration in a
day. In the rest of the time the camera is shut off.
Default Set Restore all customer settings to default values.
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4.1.1 Default Settings
Default settings are listed below:
Setting Items Default Options Submenu
Camera Mode Image Video
Format Enter Yes, No
Image Size 8M Pixel 5M Pixel
Video Size 640×480 320×240
Set Clock Enter Adjust Clock
Capture
Number 1 Photo 2 Photo, 3 Photo
Video Length Avi 10
seconds Avi 1–60 seconds
Interval 1 Minute
0–59 seconds, 1-60
minutes
Sense Level Normal High, Low
Time Stamp On Off
Timer Switch Off On Start, Stop (00:00
– 23:59)
Default Set
4.1.2 Set Camera Mode
There are two ways to set the camera mode: 1. Via shortcut key; 2. Via setting menu.
1. Shortcut key: Press UP to set the camera mode as Video or press DOWN to set
camera mode as Image in info display of TEST mode.
2. Setting menu: The following shows how to set camera mode to Video, provided that
the previous option is Image:
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Mode.
c) Press RIGHT to select Video.
d) Press OK to save the current setting and the option will be un-highlighted.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.3 Format SD-Card
The system will delete all images or videos stored in the SD-card after formatting,
make sure that you have made a backup of important data.
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Format.
c) Press OK to choose Enter to enter into submenu.
d) Press RIGHT to select Yes. Yes will be highlighted.
e) Press OK to start formatting the SD-card. During formatting, the display screen
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will show a message “Formatting…” as below.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.4 Set Image Size
The following shows how to set pixel size as 8M Pixel provided that the previous
option is 5M Pixel:
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Image Size.
c) Press RIGHT to select 8M Pixel.
d) Press OK to save the current setting and the option will be un-highlighted.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.5 Set Video Size
The following shows how to set video size as 320×240 provided that the previous
option is at 640×480:
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Video Size.
c) Press RIGHT to select 320×240.
d) Press OK to save the current setting and the option will be un-highlighted.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.6 Set Date and Time
The date format is month/day/year, the time format is hour: minute: second. The
valid value for year is between 2006 and 2031. Provided that the date and time are
needed to be set to November 15th, 2007 and half past ten, the steps are as following:
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Set Clock.
c) Press OK to enter into submenu.
d) Press RIGHT to select item, press UP or DOWN to change the value.
e) Press OK to save all current setting and return to info display.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.7 Set Continuous Capturing Number
This parameter affects the number of pictures taken for each triggering in Camera
mode. The following shows how to set continuous capture number to 3 Images provided
that the previous option is 1 Image:
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
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b) Press UP or DOWN to select Capture Number.
c) Press RIGHT to select 3 Images.
d) Press OK to save the current setting and the option will be un-highlighted.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.8 Set Video Length
Press RIGHT to decreases or increases the value by 1 second.
The following shows how to set video length to 5 Seconds provided that the previous
value is 1 Seconds:
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Video Length.
c) Press RIGHT to increase to 5 Seconds.
d) Press OK to save the current setting and the option will be un-highlighted.
Press MENU to cancel setting and exit.
4.1.9 Set Triggering Interval Time
This parameter means that how long the PIR (Passive Infrared motion sensor) will be
disabled after each triggering in ON mode. During this time the PIR of the device will not
react to the motion of human (or animals). The minimum interval is 0 second, it means the
PIR works all the time. The maximum interval is 1 hour, it means the PIR will be disabled
for 1 hour after each triggering. The default value is 1 minute.
Press RIGHT to decreases or increases the value by 1 second or 1 minute.
The following shows how to set triggering interval time to 5 Minutes provided that the
previous value is 1 Minute.
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Interval.
c) Press RIGHT to decrease or increase to 5 Minutes.
d) Press OK to save the current setting and the option will be un-highlighted.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.10 Set PIR Sensitivity
This parameter defines the sensitivity of the PIR. There are four parameters: High,
Normal, Low and PIR off. The default value is “Normal”. The higher degree indicates that
the Camera is more easily to be triggered by motion, taking more pictures or recording
more videos. It is recommended to use high sensitivity degree in room or environment
with little interference, and to use lower sensitivity for outdoor or environment with lots of
interference like hot wind, smoke, near window etc. Furthermore, the sensitivity of the PIR
is strongly related to the temperature. Higher temperature leads to lower sensitivity.
Therefore it is suggested to set a higher sensitivity for high temperature environment.
It is recommended to use Normal mode. The following shows how to set PIR
sensitivity as Low provided that the previous option is Normal.
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Sense Level.
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c) Press RIGHT to select Low.
d) Press OK to save the current setting and the option will be un-highlighted.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.11 Set Date and Time Stamp
The following shows how to set time stamp as Off provided that the previous option is
On.
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Time Stamp.
c) Press RIGHT to select Off.
d) Press OK to save the current setting and the option will be un-highlighted.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.12 Set Timer
This parameter defines a certain time lapse in a day when the camera can be
triggered, while in the rest of the time lapse the device is shut off. The effective value
ranges from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Timer Switch OFF means the camera works all along; Timer switch ON means the
camera works only during the time lapse according to the preset settings.
Please note that the start and stop time can only be effective when the timer is set as
On. Provided that the camera should work from eight a.m. to five p.m., the steps are as
following:
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Timer Switch.
c) Press RIGHT to select On.
d) Press OK to enter into submenu.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display
e) Press RIGHT to select item, press UP or DOWN to change the value.
f) Press OK to save all current setting and the option will be un-highlighted.
Press MENU to return to previous menu.
4.1.13 Reset to Default Settings
To reset the setting to the default values, the steps are as follows:
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Reset.
c) Press OK to reset to default settings and return to info display.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.14 View Image or Video
we know that the camera has three basic operation modes:
OFF mode: Power switch is at OFF position.
ON mode: Power switch is at ON position.
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TEST mode: Power switch is at ON position and the control needs to be connected.
a) Switch to TEST mode and enter into info display.
b) Press OK to view the latest picture (or video) in LCD screen on camera, TV
monitor or Image viewer with TV-in connector.
c) Press NEXT to start playing the video clip in TV monitor. NOTE: Video clip cannot
be played in LCD screen on the control.
d) Press NEXT to stop playing and return to playback mode.
e) Press UP to view the next picture (or video) and DOWN for the previous.
f) Press OK to return to info display.
When view images, the total number of all images in the SD-card and the index of the
displaying image will be shown respectively.
4.1.15 Delete Image or Video
a) View the image (or video) which to be deleted.
b) Press MENU to display the DELETE SELECT menu.
c) Press SHOT to select delete One or All image . One is highlighted.
d) Press OK, No and Yes are prompted. No is highlighted.
e) Press SHOT to highlight Yes.
f) Press OK to delete the image or video.
Press MENU to cancel and return to playback.
Please note that after deleting a picture or a video file, the deleted files can’t be
restored! Furthermore, in order to delete all images and video clips in the SD-card, it is
suggested to format the SD-card.
4.2 File Numbering
Images and videos are saved in the pre-named folder. File numbering continues by
adding one to the last number for each new image or video. The saving name likes
IM000001.JPG or IM000001.AVI. Through the suffix you can distinguish whether the file
is an image (with suffix .jpg) or a video (with suffix .avi).
4.3 Firmware Upgrade
This camera is equipped with an automatic upgrade function for you. Upgrading is
needed only when an improved firmware is available.
WARNING
Upgrade is risky, please be cautious!
!
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Pocket Camera SG560-8M Appendix I: PIR Detection Zone
Appendix I: PIR Detection Zone
The figure4 shows the detection range in different detection angle. When the
detection angle is 35°,the detection range is 50ft. When the detection angle is 52°,the
detection range is 30ft.
Figure 4
The PIR detection angle (α) is just barely larger than the field of view angle(β). The
advantage of this design is to avoid empty pictures and get available pictures.
Figure5
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Pocket Camera SG560-8M Appendix I: PIR Detection Zone
SG560-8M has a new design of PIR and this new PIR is patented. The new patented
PIR’s detection range can reach to 25m. The figure 6 shows the compared detection zone
between normal PIR and the new patented PIR.
Figure6
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Pocket Camera SG560-8M AppendixⅡ: Technical Specifications
AppendixⅡ: Technical Specifications
Image Sensor 8MP interpolation
Lens F/NO=3.1mm
FOV(Field of View)=40°
Detection range 20m-25m
Display Screen 1.5” LCD
Memory Card From 8 MB to 8 GB
Picture Resolution 8MP = 3328 ×2496
5MP = 2560×1920
Video Resolution 640×480 (16fps)
320×240 (20fps)
PIR Sensor Multi Zone
PIR Sensitivity Adjustable (High/Normal/Low)
Trigger Time 1.2s
Weight * 0.22 kg
Operation/Storage Tem. -20 - +60°C / -30 - +70°C
Interval 1s – 60 min.
Photo Burst 1–3
Video Length 1–60s
Power Supply 8× AA
Stand-by Current < 0.3 mA (<7mAh/Day)
Power Consumption 200 mA
Low Battery Alert LED Indicator
Display Screen LCD display on control
Mounting Rope/Belt/Python lock
Dimensions** 130x80x45mm
Operation Humidity 5% - 90%
Security authentication FCC, CE, RoHS
*without battery
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Pocket Camera SG560-8M AppendixⅢ: Parts List
AppendixⅢ: Parts List
Part Name Quantity
Digital Camera One
Wired control One
USB Cable One
Belt One
User Manual One
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