Spypoint Solar-Dark User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
SOLAR-DARKAND
COMPARABLE* v.1.5

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IN THE BOX
1x Camera
1x 16 GB SD card
1x 12 V USB cable
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
qSolar panel
wPhoto lens
eTest light
rDetection lens
t12 V jack
yBUSY light
uMicrophone
iBattery compartment
oSlot for installation strap
aLocking latch
sScrew-thread for
standard ¼”-20
dLED
fOK button
gNavigation buttons
hON/OFF switch
jViewing screen
kSD card slot

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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
The camera was designed to be powered by an internal
rechargeable battery by means of an integrated solar panel.
This power source is generally sufficient for the proper
operation of the device.
It is recommended to charge the internal battery for 24 to 48 hours
before the first use.
Plug the 12 V USB cable in the 12 V socket under the camera.
Then, connect the other end of the cable to the USB port of
your computer or to a 5 V wall socket charger (not included).
When charging via the 12 V USB cable (included), make sure
the camera is turned OFF and the solar panel is covered or
facing down so that it does not interfere with the USB charging
process.
While the camera is in use, if the internal battery charge becomes
insufficient, the camera will go into standby mode. Once the
solar panel has recharged the battery, the camera will restart
by itself with the same mode and configurations as before.

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OPTIONAL POWER SOURCES
If the user configures the camera in a way that requires a lot
of power, or installs it in a space with little ambient light, or
simply for safety, it is recommended that you consider using
a secondary power source.
When the internal battery charge becomes insufficient,
the camera automatically connects to the available optional
power source.
Three types of power sources are available to the user:
1. 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 difficulties.
2. 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.
3. 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 (in case all 3 power sources are available):
• 12 V battery plugged in the 12 V camera socket.
• Internal battery.
• AA batteries/lithium battery pack.
For more information about the different 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 formatted
to ensure proper operation. Visit www.spypoint.com/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. Use the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera ON.
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 configuration 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 configuration menu.
PHOTO
Delay:Sets the time interval between each detection before
the camera takes the next photo.
Multi-shot: Takes up to 6 consecutive shots at each detection
with a 5 second delay between each 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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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 first: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