Spypoint FORCE-20 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
FORCE-20AND
COMPARABLE* v.1.7

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IN THE BOX
1x Camera
1x 16 GB SD card
1x Installation strap
1x Quick Start Guide
NOTE
Batteries sold separately.
User Manual, software updates & FAQs available at:
www.spypoint.com/support.
COMPONENTS
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wLight sensor
ePhoto lens
rDetection lens
tLocking latch
ySlot for installation strap
u12 V jack
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oLCD screen
aOK button
sSwitch ON/SETUP/OFF
dNavigation buttons
fSD card slot
gBattery compartment

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The specifications and characteristics of similar models
may vary. Refer to the website or packaging for details.
PREPARATION
SELECT A POWER SOURCE
Make sure to insert the AA batteries according
to their polarity (+) and (-).
FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE AND WITHOUT LEAKING BATTERIES
• Use new batteries.
• Use ONLY alkaline or ONLY lithium batteries.
• Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable AA batteries, as their lower voltage
may cause operating difficulties.
8 AA alkaline or
lithium batteries
12 V
power source
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INSTALLING AN SD CARD
The camera was designed to operate with an SD card,
class 10, between 2 and 32 GB of memory.
INSERT AN SD CARD
• Make sure the camera is
turned OFF.
• Locate the SD card slot. It is
on the right, above the LCD
screen (see diagram).
• Insert an SD card (up to 32 GB)
in the slot and make sure to
respect the direction indicated
in the diagram.
• The card is inserted correctly
when a click is heard.
FORMAT YOUR SD CARD
Before inserting the SD card in your camera, it must be formatted
to ensure proper operations. See section OTHER OPTIONS on
page 8 for an explanation of the formatting process.

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SETUP
Use the  buttons to switch to the LCD display or to
change options, and press OK to select. Several setup pages
will be displayed.
GENERAL SETTINGS SETUP
1. To turn the camera ON/OFF,
use the ON/SETUP/OFF switch.
2. The switch must be on SETUP
to make your initial changes.
3. When the switch is on SETUP, press OK to open the MENU:
• Set the language (English, Français, Deutsch)
• Set the date (DD/JJ/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY)
• Set the time (12h or 24h)
• Set the temperature (°F/°C)
ADJUST THE SETTINGS FOR THE 3 MODES OF OPERATION
PHOTO MODE
Delay: Allows you to select the time elapsed before the camera
can detect again and take the next photo.
If you want to capture multiple photos, use a shorter delay.
Once you have selected the delay, press OK.

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Quality: Allows you to select a resolution of 20 MP or 3 MP.
Once you have made your selection, press OK.
Multi: Allows you to select the number of photos to be taken
per shot (from 1 to 5 photos). Once you have made your
selection, press OK.
Detect: Allows you to set motion-detector sensitivity
(LOW, NORMAL, HIGH, AUTO). Once you have made your
selection, press OK.
VIDEO MODE
Delay: Allows you to select the time elapsed before the camera
can detect again and take the next video.
Quality: Allows you to choose between HD and VGA. Once you
have made your selection, press OK.
Length: Allows the user to choose the video length (10 to 60 s).
Once you have made your selection, press OK.
Detection: Allows you to set motion-detector sensitivity
(LOW, NORMAL, HIGH, AUTO). Once you have made your
selection, press OK.
TIME-LAPSE MODE
Allows you to take photos at regular predefined intervals
without necessarily detecting a movement.

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Night: Choose the BOOST option for maximum brightness
for night vision. Select the OPTIMAL to reduce fuzziness at
night. Once you have made your selection, press OK.
OTHER OPTIONS
Name: Allows to give a name to your camera.
About: Indicates the software version.
Default: Resets all default settings.
Format: Allows the camera to format the SD card the next
time it is used. (Reformatting the SD card will delete all photos
and videos on the card. Only format the card if you are sure
you want to delete everything on it. Transfer all data to your
computer beforehand).
Flash range
Invisibility of the LEDs
Battery life
Blur reduction
mode
optimal
mode
BOOST

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OPERATION
Once the setup is complete, turn the button from SETUP to ON.
You may also switch from SETUP to OFF and turn the device
ON later.
RED LIGHT ON THE FRONT OF THE CAMERA
When the switch is in the SETUP position, the red light will
flash to confirm a motion detection once you have adjusted
your settings.
When you move the switch to the ON position, the red light at
the front of the camera will flash for 30 seconds to allow you to
move out of the camera's field of view.
When the light turns off, the camera is ready for use.
INSTALLATION
Recommended height of installation:
The camera must be installed at the height of the centre line
of the animal’s body.
Ideal setup for high-quality images and videos:
The target animal should be 7.5 m from the camera to get
a better line of sight.
To produce brighter photos at night, there sould be items
reflecting the camera's flash in the background.
Please note that the camera should never be directly pointed
at the sun to avoid back lighting and faulty detections.

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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART
15 OF THE FCC RULES.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device must not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE SPYPOINT EXPERIENCE
(Online scouting tools)
To ensure that you use your trail camera optimally and that it
precisely meets your needs and ultimately to ensure greater
success as a hunter, SPYPOINT offers you a range of useful
additional digital features.
For more details on the SPYPOINT EXPERIENCE, refer to the
following website www.spypoint.com/en/experience-spypoint.