Tactacam Reveal XB SK User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
REVEALCELLCAM.COM

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REVEAL APP DOWNLOAD
VISIT YOUR APP STORE TO DOWNLOAD
DOWNLOAD THE
TACTACAM REVEAL APP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Front View
Bottom View of Camera
Internal and Side View of Camera
QUICK START
What is in the Box?
Setting up the Camera
Downloading the App
Adding Camera to the Web Portal or App
SETTINGS & SPECIFICATIONS
BEST PRACTICES
Proper Camera Placement
Camera Stops Taking Images or Won’t Take Images
Night Vision Flash Range Doesn’t Meet Expectations
PRODUCT CARE
WARRANTY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
Lens
XB Antenna/SK has Additional on right
IR LEDs
Camera Working Status Indicator (Red)
Device Status Indicator Light (Green/Blue)
SD Card Indicator (Red/Green)
SIM Slot (DO NOT REMOVE)
Power Switch (ON/SETUP/OFF)
PIR Motion Sensor
WiFi Indicator Light (Blue)
Microphone
Battery Level Indicator
4G Signal Indicator
SD Card Slot
Test Button
Battery Eject Button
Reset Button
External Battery In/DC Port
USB Port
Tripod/Mount Attachment
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• (1) Trail Camera
• (1) Instruction Manual
• (1) Mounting Strap
• (1) Antenna - XB=1 SK=2
• (1) Verizon & AT&T
SIM’sCard
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• SK ONLY
• SK Lipo pack
• SK Solar charger
• SK adjustable mount
• SD Card - Class 10, U3, 16GB-32GB
• Recommended Brands: Tactacam,
Lexar, SanDisk
(Other brands of lower end SD cards are
incompatible with the Reveal X and will yield
unexpected results)
• XB will need 12 AA Batteries
QUICK START GUIDE
WHAT IS IN THE BOX? WHAT YOU WILL NEED
RECOMMENDED CAMERA ACCESSORIES (NOT INCLUDED)
SD Card Solar Panel
T-Post MountLockable Security Box
VIEW AND PURCHASE ALL ACCESSORIES AT REVEALCELLCAM.COM

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1. Install camera’s antenna.
2. Install a Class 10 U3 SD card
(16GB or 32GB).
3. XB = Install 12 AA batteries.
4. Verizon or AT&T SIM Card install
Locate the Verizon and AT&T Sim
card located in the white envelope
included in your package. Remove
the desired SIM Verizon or AT&T from
its holder and install into the Sim
slot of your camera. When activating
the camera you will need to select
Verizon or AT&T depending on which
Sim you selected for your camera.
SETTING UP THE CAMERA
QUICK START GUIDE
• Tighten securely to prevent
internal moisture/condensation
inside the lens.
• To eject the battery tray or SK-Lipo Pack,
press the EJECT button on the Reveal. If
install AA batteries correctly orientat + and -
on the front and back of the tray.
• SK Lipo Pack will need to be charged with
a USB C cord befor use. You will see a red
charging light on thwhen charging. the red
light will go off when cfully charged.
• See battery details on page 13 under Best
Practices.
• Recommended brands are: SanDisk, Lexar and Tactacam

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QUICK START GUIDE
In your Apple or Google Play Store, download the Tactacam
Reveal app and sign in using the same email and password you
created on the website.
If you already have a Reveal account with ACTIVE cameras, you
can simply login to your app and add your camera following the
instructions below.
5. Turn the power switch to SETUP
• Check the indicator LED status lights; you will see all green when the camera
is ready. Only the WiFi indicator light will be blue.
• If the SD card indicator light is not green, the SD card is bad and needs to
be changed. Be sure to always use a formatted SD card.
• Next to the SD indicator light is the WiFi indicator light. This will be slowly
ashing blue, meaning it is in pairing mode.
• Default camera WiFi SSID is Reveal_****
• Default camera WiFi password is Reveal2021
DOWNLOADING THE APP
1. Click the camera icon at the bottom of the screen
2. Click the + in the upper right hand corner
3. Select Reveal X and Continue
4. Using your phone, scan the QR code located inside the door of the camera
5. Camera activation can take a couple minutes, then you will be prompted to give
your camera a name and location.
If this is your rst Reveal that you are activating, please visit the Reveal Web Portal
at https://account.revealcellcam.com to set up your account. Once you have
created your account, and set up your data plan, it is time to activate your camera
in the app:

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QUICK START GUIDE
If this is your rst Reveal that you are activating, please visit the
Reveal Web Portal at https://account.revealcellcam.com/activation
to set up your account.
SET UP CAMERA THROUGH WEB PORTAL
You can also access the Web Portal
directly from your app, by clicking My
Reveal on this screen in the app:
1. Open the Reveal App.
2. Click the camera icon at the
bottom of the screen.
3. Click the (+) in the upper right
corner to select a data plan and
add your rst camera.
4. Follow the prompts to connect
your camera.
5. On the camera, scan the QR
code on the inside of the door to
activate your camera.
6. After your camera is activated, you
will see the signal status indicator
searching, and then connect
showing the signal strength.
ADD CAMERA TO THE APP

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QUICK START GUIDE
• You can also remotely change
the camera settings from the
App, it will take up to 24 hours for
settings to be applied.
7. You can automatically change and
apply the camera settings when
your phone is connected to the
camera’s WiFi. This will not work
unless you are next to the camera.
ADD CAMERA TO THE APP (CONTINUED)
1. Allow the camera to connect to 4G
signal. The LED signal indicator
light will be constant green.
SENDING A TEST PICTURE
• After your camera is activated,
you will see the signal status
indicator searching, and then
connect showing the signal
strength.
• After the camera has connected, push the test button to send a
photograph.
• You will see the status light blinking as the image is sending.

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1. While your camera is connected to your phone with WiFi, you will be
able to access a live preview to help with camera setup and proper
placement.
2. Ensure that the antenna is securely tightened.
3. Wipe down the seal, removing any dirt or debris.
4. Turn the camera to the ON position.
5. Format your SD card in the App.
6. As long as your phone picks up a signal, be sure a motion detected
picture is sent to your phone via the App.
LEAVING YOUR CAMERA IN THE FIELD
START USING THE REVEAL X
SENDING A TEST PICTURE (CONTINUED)
• When the test picture sends successfully, the status light will
turn green.
• If the status light turns red there may have been an issue
trying to send the test photo. This is usually caused by signal
strength.
2. Refer to the app to be sure the picture is successfully sent.
3. While your camera is connected to your phone with WiFi, you will be
able to access a live preview to help with camera setup and proper
placement.
4. Allow the camera to connect to 4G signal. The LED signal indicator
light will be constant green.

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SETTINGS / SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Mode Photo; Photo+Video
Day/Night Mode Daytime: Color, Nighttime: B+W
IR Range 80+ Feet
PIR Angle 45*
Flash No Glow IR Technology effectively eliminates all
visible ash
Operating Keys (2) 1x Power slide switch; 1x Test button
Lens F=6mm; F/No=2.0;
FOV=60* Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at night)
SD Card Class 10, U3, 16GB-32GB, minimum 90MB/Sec
SD Indicator 1 LED; Green=Good, 1 Red = Bad
Battery Indicator 4 LED Lights
4G Signal Indicator 4 LED Lights, Red= no service
WiFi Indicator 1 LED Light;
Blinking blue=pairing mode / Solid blue=paired
Picture Format JPEG
Multishot Optional
Video Optional
Trigger Speed 0.5 seconds
SD Card Loop Optional
Operation Power 9-12V

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SETTINGS / SPECIFICATIONS
Battery XB = 12xAA Cartridge
SK = Rechargeable lithium pack
SK = Solar Panel attachment
Optional external power source (12V external
battery pack or solar panel)
- Barrel plug reducer size 4x1.7mm
External DC 12V-2A
Transfer Picture via 4G High, detailed thumbnail images sent to app
(Additional data charges may apply)
Request HD Photo and Video
via 4G
Only in supported locations
(Additional data charges may apply)
Upload Frequency/Send Type Instantly (Timely) / 12 hours / 24 hours
4G Communication LTE wireless
4G Antenna XB = 1 Antenna Module SK = 2 Antenna Module
Device Serial No. Yes
Interface LTE, WiFi, USB, and SD Card
Mounting XB = Strap; Tripod SK ADDs Adjustable mount
Operating Temperature -25*C to 60*C
-13F to 140*F
Operation Humidity 5% to 90%
Waterproof rating IP66
Dimensions 3.62”x4.13”x5.47”
Weight About 0.95lb

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BEST PRACTICES
Motion sensors (PIR sensors) are actually heat and motion sensors.
This is why on a hot and windy day, people get false triggers. People
and animals are not the only objects that will trigger your camera;
vegetation and precipitation can act as a moving target as well.
1. Be sure to clear any low hanging tree branches, brush, and weeds
from the eld of view, 5-10 yards in front of the camera.
2. Motion sensitivity recommendations:
• Set to High to start, and decrease sensitivity if you’re getting too
many false triggers.
1. Location and placement are critical for best camera performance.
2. Avoid hanging the camera on small trees that are prone to moving
with the wind.
3. Place the camera about waist height (3.5-4 feet) on the tree or post.
4. Use small sticks to adjust the angle of the camera, about 7 to 15
degrees pointing down
5. To achieve the best lighting conditions, face your camera north.
Always avoid facing your camera toward the sun.
6. If the camera is placed too high on a tree and angled down, the eld
of view “window” becomes much smaller, so this is only a good
plan if you have a spot they are going to come to like mineral or a
scrape.
MOTION SENSORS (PIR SENSORS)
PROPER CAMERA PLACEMENT

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BEST PRACTICES
1. Use the recommended batteries for the Reveal:
2. In cold weather, use lithium ion batteries for best camera speed
and performance. In temperate climates below freezing, alkaline
batteries will lose 60% of their useful life.
3. Expected picture count with the proper batteries (in greater than
freezing temps) are:
4. Always good and benecial to pair a good battery with the
Tactacam Lithium Solar Panel.
7. On a food plot:
8. On a trail:
BATTERIES AND CELLULAR TRAIL CAMERA PERFORMANCE
• Camera height and angle is critical to get the widest eld of view.
Do not place camera up too high.
• Energizer Lithium ion Batteries
• Duracell Max Alkaline Batteries
• Rayovac UltraPro Alkaline Batteries
• Lithium: 4000+ pictures
• Alkaline: 2500+ pictures
• Usually you will be getting faster moving deer, as they move from
food sources and bedding areas.
• Double check that you are using the proper SD card to achieve
that fastest trigger speed.

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BEST PRACTICES
1. Please make sure that the SD card is not full. If the SD card is full,
the camera will stop taking images. Users can turn on SD Loop to
avoid such problems.
2. Make sure that alkaline or NiMH-AA batteries have enough power
for the camera to work.
3. Make sure that the camera power switch is in the “On” position and
not in the “Off” or “Setup” mode.
4. Format the SD card with the camera before using or when the
camera stops taking images.
1. Please check to make sure that batteries are fully charged
2. “Max Range” offers better IR ash range. Given IR ash range
values are based on max range setting; so please adjust Night
Mode to Max Range for better night vision ash range
3. High quality 1.2V NiMH rechargeable AA batteries can also offer
improved IR ash range. Alkaline batteries cannot deliver enough
wattage to power the illuminator consistently at night.
4. Certain surroundings (like trees, walls, ground, etc.) within ash
range can deliver you better night time images; to improve night
images do not aim camera in an open eld where there is nothing to
reect the IR ash back; its like shining a ashlight into the sky at
night, you can’t see anything.
CAMERA STOPS TAKING IMAGES OR WON’T TAKE IMAGES
NIGHT VISION FLASH RANGE DOESN’T MEET EXPECTATION

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PRODUCT CARE
The Reveal is IP66 rated waterproof. This means the camera is water
resistant against powerful jets. The only way the Reveal can get
condensation in or behind the lens is if the antenna is not screwed
in all the way, or if there is dirt or debris on the seal. Follow these at
home instructions to alleviate this issue if need be:
• Pull the SD card out and let the camera sit for 3-4 days open, in an
area where there is circulating air (fan or vent).
• You can also put in a sealed container with rice for 24 hours to draw
out the moisture.
• Clean the seal well and tighten your antenna.
• Place back out in the eld.
Use a protective security box such as the
one listed at www.revealcellcam.com
1. Do not open the camera right away.
2. Be sure to dry the outer housing of the camera, preventing water
from entering the inside of the camera and causing internal
damage.
INTERNAL CONDENSATION ON LENS
TO HELP PREVENT THEFT OR DAMAGE
IF THE CAMERA HAS ACCIDENTALLY
BEEN SUBMERGED IN WATER

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LIMITED WARRANTY
1. One year from the date of purchase.
2. Be sure to register your Reveal under warranty at
www.tactacam.com/warranty
1. This limited warranty covers: manufacturer defects in materials and
workmanship including but not limited to:
2. Covered cameras will either be repaired by a certied camera
technician, or replaced.
1. This limited warranty does not cover any damage caused by
the owner modifying, attempting to x, or otherwise altering the
product.
2. This limited warranty excludes damage caused by people or
animals, including but not limited to: antenna, strap, Fresnel lens,
glass lens, or camera housing.
HOW LONG DOES THIS COVERAGE LAST?
WHAT IS COVERED?
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
• Defective buttons
• Cracked/chipped glass lens
• Broken SD card or SIM card spring mechanism
• Broken USB port
• If damage is caused to the camera by the owner or animal,
contact customer support for repair options to retain warranty
coverage.

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FCC REGULATIONS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Changes or modications to this equipment not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may note cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Federal Communications Commission - Part 15

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DO NOT RETURN
THIS PRODUCT TO
YOUR RETAILER
For any warranty issues or questions on how to
lm your hunts with Tactacam.
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