Spypoint Force-Dark User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
FORCE-DARK AND
COMPARABLE * v.1.3

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IN THE BOX
1x Camera
1x 16 GB SD card
1x SD card reader
1x Mounting bracket
1x Installation strap
1x Quick Start Guide
NOTE
Batteries sold separately.
User Manual, software updates & FAQs available at:
www.spypoint.com/support.
COMPONENTS
qPhoto lens
wTest light
eDetection lens
r12 V jack
tMicrophone
yBUSY light
uBattery compartment
iSlot for installation strap
oScrew-thread for
standard ¼”-20
aLocking latch
sLED
dOK Button
fNavigation buttons
gViewing screen
hSD card slot

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The specications and characteristics of similar models
may vary. Refer to the website or packaging for details.
PREPARATION
SELECT A POWER SOURCE
Three types of power sources are available to the user:
8 AA batteries inserted in the battery compartment.
Make sure to insert the AA batteries according
to their polarity (+) and (-).
Alkaline or lithium batteries
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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 diculties.
1. An external 12V battery (#BATT-12V
sold separately) plugged into the
12V socket on the bottom of the
camera, behind a protective rubber
cap.
2. A rechargeable lithium battery
pack #LIT-09 (sold separately),
to insert in the camera's battery
compartment.
The camera was designed to draw its energy in the
following priority order:
• 12V battery plugged in the 12V camera socket.
• AA batteries/lithium battery pack.
For more information about the dierent power sources
for your camera, please refer to the User Manual at
www.spypoint.com/support.
12 V jack

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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 viewing
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 fromatted
to ensure proper operations. Visit www.spypoint/support if
you need help formatting your SD card.

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CONFIGURATION
Use the and buttons to navigate the menus and change
options, the OK button to select and the BACK button to return
to the previous menu.
GENERAL SETTINGS SETUP
1. To turn the camera ON/OFF, press and hold the OK button.
2. Choose the language. By default, the camera menu is in
English. If you want to use another language, after turning
the camera ON, choose SETTINGS, GENERAL, then
LANGUAGE. Choose one of the 3 languages available:
English, Deutsch (German), or Français (French).
3. From the home menu, select SETTINGS, then GENERAL to
access the general conguration menu:
• Set the Date (MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY).
• Set the Time (hour/minute).
• Set the Nighttime (best option for photos).
(Conguration)
Photo
(Conguration)
Time lapse
(Conguration)
Vidéo
(Conguration)
Général
HOME
SETTINGS
Start camera
Detection test
View
Settings
Photo
Time-lapse
Video
General

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COMPARISON OF HYBRID ILLUMINATION MODES *
CONFIGURING THE SETTINGS FOR THE 3 OPERATING MODES
From the home menu, select SETTINGS, then PHOTO, TIME-LAPSE,
or VIDEO to access the respective mode conguration menu.
PHOTO
Delay: Sets the time interval between each detection before
the camera takes the next photo.
(Conguration)
Photo
(Conguration)
Time lapse
(Conguration)
Vidéo
(Conguration)
Général
SETTINGS
Photo
Time-lapse
Video
General
HOME
Start camera
Detection test
View
Settings

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Multi-shot: Takes up to 6 consecutive shots at each detection
with a 5 second delay between each photo.
TIME-LAPSE
Interval: This option allows the camera to take photos at regular
preset intervals without movement detection.
VIDEO
Delay: Sets the time interval between each detection before
the camera records the next video.
Video length: Allows the user to select the duration of the
recording.
Photo rst: When this option is enabled, a photo is taken
immediately before each video.
SUGGESTED PHOTO MODE CONFIGURATION
Usage in trails Usage by a feeder
Delay Instant. 5 min
Multi-shot 1 1-3

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INSTALLING YOUR CAMERA
MOUNTING BRACKET AND STRAP
Install your camera against a tree, using either:
1. The strap and the mounting bracket together.
2. Only the strap inserted directly into the camera.
When the camera is installed using the mounting bracket, it
can be removed to access the battery compartment without
disturbing the installation.
MOUNTING BRACKET
To remove the camera from
the mounting bracket:
1. Push the tab to release the
camera from the mounting
bracket.
2. Remove the camera.
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INSTALLATION WITH THE SUPPLIED STRAP
The dimensions of the included strap are
2.5 cm (1’’) X 152 cm (60’’).
1. Thread the strap through the strap slot found on the back
of the camera.
2. Wrap the strap around the tree then press and hold down
the latch.
3. Thread the strap through the latch from behind, as shown
below.
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
reecting the camera's ash 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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TESTING THE CAMERA’S MOTION DETECTION CAPABILITY
The test light blinks when the
camera detects motion. If the
system does not detect motion,
increase the detection sensiti-
vity using the“Sensitivity”option
in the SETTINGS/GENERAL menu.
Adjust the camera’s position as
needed. In the TEST mode, you
can take a photo by pressing
the OK button. The photo will
be saved and displayed in the
VIEWING mode.
STARTING THE CAMERA
After choosing START CAMERA in the HOME menu, select the
desired operating mode (PHOTO, TIME-LAPSE, or VIDEO) from
the mode menu by pressing OK.
HOME
Start camera
Detection Test
View
Settings
(Conguration)
Photo
(Conguration)
Time lapse
(Conguration)
Vidéo
HOME
SETTINGS
Start camera
Detection Test
View
Settings
Photo
Time-lapse
Video

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When the mode is selected, the test light on the front of the
camera will blink for 30 seconds to allow the user to leave the
area without being photographed or lmed.
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 oers you a range of useful
additional digital features.
For more details on the SPYPOINT EXPERIENCE, refer to the
following website www.spypoint.com/en/spypoint-experience.
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.
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DISPOSAL
ONLY USE ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.
If, one day, your camera has been used so intensively that it
has to be replaced, or if you no longer have any use for it, you
are obliged to dispose of it at a recycling center.
Information on return points for your electrical appliance can
be obtained from your local waste disposal company or from
your local administrative oces.
Electrical appliances not only contain valuable recyclable raw
materials, but also substances which, if disposed of improperly,
can aect public health and the environment. Help ensure
that valuable raw materials are recycled by returning your old
appliance to a central collection point.
The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)
symbol represents the obligation of the labeled camera to be
sent to a separate center for the proper recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING
WARRANTY
Sit back and relax as this device is covered by the“Know you’re
covered”2-year warranty. We strive to provide our customers
with a positive experience and an outstanding service.
For a complete list of specications, features, and settings,
visit our FORCE-DARK page at www.spypoint.com.
FAQ, User Manual & latest rmware available at
www.spypoint.com/support
Live chat support at www.spypoint.com
or email support at ser[email protected]om
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