ScoutGuard SG565FV User manual

Digital Scouting Camera
User’s Manual
SG565FV

Content
1Instruction ...............................................................................................................................1
1.1 General Description........................................................................................................1
1.2 Camera Body Interfaces.................................................................................................1
1.3 Shooting Information Display........................................................................................3
1.4 Supported Format...........................................................................................................3
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 .............................................................................................................8
4.1 Settings Menu..................................................................................................................8
4.1.1 Default Settings.......................................................................................................9
4.1.2 Set Camera Mode....................................................................................................9
4.1.3 Format SD-Card.....................................................................................................9
4.1.4 Set Image Size........................................................................................................10
4.1.5 Set Video Size........................................................................................................10
4.1.6 Set Date and Time.................................................................................................10
4.1.7 Set Continuous Capturing Number ....................................................................10
4.1.8 Set Video Length...................................................................................................11
4.1.9 Set Triggering Interval Time...............................................................................11
4.1.10 Set PIR Sensitivity ................................................................................................11
4.1.11 Set Date and Time Stamp.....................................................................................12
4.1.12 Set Timer ...............................................................................................................12
4.1.13 Reset to Default Settings.......................................................................................12
4.1.14 View Image or Video ............................................................................................12
4.1.15 Delete Image or Video ..........................................................................................13
4.2 File Numbering .............................................................................................................13
4.3 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................................13
AppendixⅠ: Technical Specifications.........................................................................................15
AppendixⅡ: Parts List.................................................................................................................16

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1Instruction
1.1 General Description
This camera is a digital scouting camera with Incandescent Flash 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 5M pixels) or records
video clips (VGA) according to default settings or preset customer settings.
This camera use integrated xenon flash instead of IR LED lamination .It can take
color images day and night. It also can take video clips during the day.
It has elegant and cute shape, most compact design in its class. And it has low
power consumption, up to 1200 flash pictures with 8AAbatteries.
The device is designed for outdoor use and is resistant against water and snow.
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 Application
This camera can be used as autonomic surveillance device for guarding and
recording unexpected intrusion to homes, shops, schools, depots, offices, taxies,
worksites etc. It can also be used as trail camera for hunting or monitoring animals by
recording the traces of wild animals. It can be left alone for weeks and months and it
will deliver event records automatically in digital format.
1.3 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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1.4 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.
1.5 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
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.
9.Available space
10. Number of images
7. Date (M:D:Y)
3. Image size
5. Battery level
2. Image mode
1. Time Stamp
4. SD card
8. Time (H:M:S)
6. Video mode

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2Cautions
★The working voltage of the camera is 6V. The camera is supplied by four AA
batteries.
★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 unlock the write-protect before inserting the SD-card. Please do not insert
or take out the SD-card when the power switch is at ON position.
★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.
★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.
★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.
Please don’t disassemble the camera.

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3Easy 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.
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
The Camera has three basic operation modes:
1. OFF mode: to turn off the camera.
2. TEST mode: to set operational parameters, or to playback the photos or video
clips via display screen or via TV.
3. ON mode: to work at surveillance state.
Before switching on, please pay attention to the follows:
1. Avoid temperature and motion disturbances in front of the camera such as big
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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
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
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please remove the battery if the camera will not be used for a long time.

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4Advanced 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.
As using white flash , the camera can take color images day and
night. But video can just work under sufficient daylight. If you set
video mode , it will turn to camera mode automatically at night.
Format
Format the SD-card. All images and videos in the SD-card will be
deleted.
Image Size
Choose the image size, e.g. 5 mega pixels.
Video Size
Choose the video size, e.g. 640×480 (VGA).
Set Clock
Set camera date and time.
Photo Burst
Choose the continuous shooting numbers after each triggering.
（Note: When use flash, the photo burst function will be
forbidden ）
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
5M Pixel
3M Pixel
Video Size
640×480
320×240
Set Clock
Enter
Adjust Clock
Capture
Number(Photo
Burst)
1 Photo
2 Photo, 3 Photo
Video Length
Avi 10
seconds
Avi 1–60 seconds
Interval
1 Minute
1–59 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 camera modes: Camera or Video. 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 will show a message “Formatting…” as below.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.

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4.1.4 Set Image Size
This parameter has two values: 5 mega pixels (5M Pixel or 5MP) and 3 mega
pixels (3M Pixel or 3MP). The following shows how to set pixel size as 3M 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 3M 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
This parameter has two values: 5 mega pixels (5M Pixel or 5MP) and 3 mega
pixels (3M Pixel or 3MP). 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 the
camera mode. It has three values: “1 Photo”“2 Photos”and “3 Photos”. Its default
value is “1 Photo”.
The following shows how to set continuous capture number to 3Photos provided
that the previous option is 1 Photo:

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a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Capture Number or Photo Burst.
c) Press RIGHT to select 3 Photos.
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.
Note: When use flash light, the photo burst function will be forbidden .
4.1.8 Set Video Length
This parameter is effective and can be adjusted only when the device in the video
mode for the ON mode. Its value extends from 1 to 60 seconds with a step of one
second. 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.
Note : If there is not sufficient daylight , the Video mode will be forbidden in
TEST mode and it will turn to camera mode automatically in ON mode.
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 humen(or animals). The minimum interval is 1
second. The maximum interval is 1 hour. 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 three parameters:
High, Normal, and Low. 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
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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.
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. In the rest of the time the device is shut off. The effective value of the hour
ranges from 0 to 23 while the minute ranges from 0 to 59.
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.
e) Press RIGHT to select item, press UP or DOWN to change the value until the
start time changes to 8 and the stop time changes to 17.
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
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
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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.
5Mounting the Camera
When you want to use the ON mode of the camera in the outdoor, such as hunting
and monitoring the living habits of wild animals, you must mount the device on a
certain place properly. It is recommended to mount the camera on a tree whose
diameter is about 15cm. To get the optimal picture quality, the tree can be 5 meters
away from the place to be monitored, and at a height of 1.5~2 meters. The aiming
direction of lens and the movement direction of the object should be orthogonal.
There are two ways to mount the camera: using a band shaped belt, bottom screw.
Using the belt: To use the belt to fix the camera on a tree is illustrated below.
WARNING
Upgrade is risky, please be cautious!
!

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Take the belt toes to go through the two back holes of the camera. At the end, tie
the two toes to the tree to finish fixing.
Using bottom screw.

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AppendixⅠ: Technical Specifications
Image Sensor
5MP Color CMOS
Lens
F/NO=3.0mm
FOV(Field of View)=52°
Detection sensitivity
2m to 10m
Memory Card
From 8 MB to 8 GB
Picture Resolution
5MP = 2560×1920
3MP = 2048×1536
Video Resolution
640×480 (16fps)
320×240 (20fps)
PIR Sensor
Multi Zone
PIR Sensitivity
Adjustable (High/Normal/Low)
Trigger Time
1.2s
Weight *
0.26 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(Recommended), 4× AA(Emergency)
Stand-by Current
< 300uA
Power Consumption
>1200 pictures(8×AA, open flash, room
temperature )
Low Battery Alert
LED indication (Note the low battery alert LED
flashes quickly (10Hz), and the motion indication LED
flashes slowly (2Hz).)
Display Screen
LCD display on control
Mounting
Rope/Belt/Python lock
Dimensions**
130x 80x 50 mm
Operation Humidity
5% - 90%
Security authentication
FCC, CE, RoHS
*without battery

Scouting Camera SG565FV Appendix Ⅱ: Parts List
AppendixⅡ: Parts List
Part Name
Quantity
Digital Camera
One
Wired control
One
USB Cable
One
Mounting Strap
One
User Manual
One