Spypoint Solar-Dark User manual

SOLAR-DARK
& COMPARABLES*
QUICK START GUIDE
v.1.1
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In the Box
1 X Camera
1 X Mounting bracket
1 X Installation strap
1 X Quick Start Guide
1 X 12V USB Cable
Note: Memory card and batteries are sold separately.
Components
Solar panel
Photo lens
Test light
Cable lock hole
Detection lens
12V Outlet
BUSY Light
Microphone
Battery housing
Slot for installation strap
Tripod mount
LED
OK button
Navigation buttons
ON/OFF button
Viewing screen
SD Card slot
*Specications and characteristics may vary depending on
comparable models. Refer to the web site or the packaging for
details.
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We recommend formatting your SD card if it’s been in another
electronic device.
Preparation
REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE MOUNTING
BRACKET
•Push the tab to remove the camera from the mounting bracket;
•Remove the camera;
CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY
Charge the camera for 24 to 48 hours before using it. When
charging, make sure the camera is turned off and the solar panel
is facing down so that it does not interfere with the USB charging
process.
Plug the cable into the 12V jack under the camera and connect it
to a USB port. Once connected, the screen will light up and the
battery charge level will be displayed for 10 seconds. Press OK
again to display the battery level.
INSERTING A MEMORY CARD
Always ensure that the camera is turned off before inserting a
memory card. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (up to 32 GB
capacity) into the SD card slot with the label side facing upwards.
The card is inserted correctly when a click is heard.
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PRO TIPS:
Rechargeable internal battery and solar panel
• Make sure the solar panel is clear for maximum
performance;
•The camera will turn off if the rechargeable internal battery
power level gets too low. Once the solar panel has recharged
the internal battery, the camera will start up again in the
same mode as it was before;
•An additional power source can be used for maximum
efciency;
Recommended installation height
• The camera should be installed at the same height as the
animal’s mid-body;
Ideal installation for quality images and videos
•The targeted animal should be 7.5 m away from the camera
for a better eld of view;
•To get brighter pictures at night, you should have elements
in the background to reect back the camera’s ash;
Suggested setup for photo mode
Use on trails Use at a baiting site
Delay Instant. 5 min
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Configuration
Use the  and  buttons to navigate on the interface and change
options, the OK button to select and the BACK button to return to
the previous menu.
CONFIGURING THE GENERAL SETTINGS
A. Use the ON/OFF switch to turn on the camera;
B. From the home menu, select SETTINGS then GENERAL to
access the general conguration menu;
C. Set the Date (MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY);
D. Set the Time (Hour/Minute);
E. Set the Nighttime Mode (best photo option).
COMPARISON OF HYBRID ILLUMINATION MODES*
(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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CONFIGURE THE SETTINGS FOR THE 3 OPERATING
MODES
In 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.
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 pre-set intervals without motion detection.
VIDEO
Delay: Selects the time interval before the camera detects
again and can record the next video.
Video length: Allows the user to select the duration of the
recording.
First photo: When this option is enabled, a photo is taken
immediately before each video.
(Conguration)
Photo
(Conguration)
Time lapse
(Conguration)
Vidéo
HOME
SETTINGS
Start Camera
Detection test
View
Settings
Photo
Time lapse
Video
General

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TESTING THE CAMERA’S MOTION DETECTION CAPABILITY
The test light ashes when the
camera detects motion. If the
system does not detect motion,
increase the detection sensitivity
using the «Sensitivity» option in the
SETTINGS/GENERAL menu. Adjust
the camera’s position as needed. In
TEST mode, you can take a photo
by pressing the OK button. The
photo will be saved and displayed in
VIEWING mode.
STARTING THE CAMERA
Select the desired mode of operation (photo, time lapse or video)
from the Mode menu by pressing OK.
When the mode is selected, the test light on the front of the device
ashes for 30 seconds to allow the user to leave the site without
being photographed or lmed.
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30 s
Start Camera
Detection Test
View
Settings
HOME
(Conguration)
Photo
(Conguration)
Time lapse
(Conguration)
Vidéo
HOME
MODE
Start Camera
Detection test
View
Settings
Photo
Time lapse
Video

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