Uovision UM785-HD User manual

User Manual
UM785 - HD CELLULAR
(BLACK FLASH / NO GLOW) + built-in viewer

Content
1 General Description..........................................................................................................................................................................1
2 Camera button info diagram.............................................................................................................................................................1
3 Installing batteries.............................................................................................................................................................................2
4 SIM card.............................................................................................................................................................................................3
5 Installing the SIM card and SD card................................................................................................................................................3
6 Customising camera settings...........................................................................................................................................................3
6.1 Formatting the SD card.........................................................................................................................................................3
6.2 Download Tool (U Set.exe)....................................................................................................................................................3
6.3 Setup with PC / laptop............................................................................................................................................................4
6.4 Send a Test Photo.................................................................................................................................................................8
6.5 Camera mode settings..........................................................................................................................................................8
6.5.1 CAM TAB.....................................................................................................................................................................8
6.5.2 Camera Scene............................................................................................................................................................8
6.5.3 Video Mode............................................................................................................................................................10
6.5.4 PIR TAB..................................................................................................................................................................10
6.5.5 Work Time.......................................................................................................................................................................11
6.5.7 SYS TAB.........................................................................................................................................................................12
7 Control Camera byAPP /SMS...................................................................................................................................................13
8 View or Delete photos on the color display...............................................................................................................................16
9 Trouble Shooting.............................................................................................................................................................................16
10 Tricks and tips on field setup.......................................................................................................................................................16
Appendix Ⅰ: Technical Specifications...........................................................................................................................................17
Appendix II: Parts List......................................................................................................................................................................17

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1 General Description
Main features:
12MPblack flash (no glow IR)camera with 20m+ flash range
1080PH.264 video with audio
0.4s trigger speed
GSM 900/1800/2100MHz networks, faster transmission speeds
Built-in 2.4” LCD colour (front-facing) viewing screen
Video/Full size picture transmission
Remote control via SMS commands / Android App
Support 1-10 burst photos
SupportsWifi-SD card
Camera scene feature, including moving object settings
Weatherproof IP54
2 Camera button info diagram
Figure 2 Operation Interface
Figure 3 Bottom View

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Operation Panel
MENU: To enter the menu, the power switch should be on SETUP.
▲▼◄►: Navigation arrows. (“▲”is the shortcut to choose “Video”, while “▼”for the “Photo”.)
OK : Save parameter settings. Exchange between playback and preview.
►Shot: To capture a photo or record a video manually. (Click ►again to stop the video.).
Power Switch: OFF: turn off the power; SETUP: change camera settings; ON: enter working mode.
3 Installing batteries
To supply power for the camera, 4, 8 or 12 AAsize ('penlight') batteries are needed.
Confirm that the power switch is on the OFF position; load the fully charged batteries into the pack according to their
correct +/- polarities (shown below).The following batteries can be used:
1. High-density and high-performance AA size alkaline or 1.5v Lithium batteries (Recommended)
2. Rechargeable 6V external SLA battery (Sealed Lead Acid) or solar panel
3. Rechargeable NiMH AA size batteries (at least 2500mAh)
There are 6 battery slots. Slot 1 and 2 form one group and is marked “1”, slot 3 and 4 form the other group and is
marked “2”, while slot 5 and 6 form the other group and is marked “3”. One single “group” of batteries is needed
to supply power to the camera, but using at least 2 "groups" is recommended.
Figure 4 Battery Configuration

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4 SIM card (AIRTIME / DATA / PIN code OFF)
The camera is designed to instantly transmit triggered footage once the photo or video is taken by using available
cellular network signal and you can choose either of the following;
1. MMS photos to up to 4 different cell phone numbersor (uses AIRTIME);
2. Images / short video clips (max 10 sec length) to up to 4 x different email address (uses DATA).
PLEASE NOTE: SMS commands for remote controlling the camera also require AIRTIME on the SIM.
- Make sure you have a network enabled and registered SIM card and that AIRTIME / DATA are loaded onto it.
-Be sure that the PIN Code is OFF from the SIM card before inserting SIM card to camera. (You can disable the
PIN of a SIM card via your mobile phone.Then reinsert the card into your camera).
5 Installing the SIM card and SD card
The UM785 camera has no internal memory storage space to store pictures / video clips. You need to insert a SD
memory card to let the camerawork correctly. Standard size SD and SDHC (High Capacity) cards up to a maximum
32GB capacity are supported (Micro-SD memory cards with adapters are NOT recommended).
Using high speed SD cards (SanDisk3 Ultra3 or Extreme3 series or similar) is recommended if you will use the
1280x720 or 1920x1080 video settings.
Make sure the power switch is OFF before you insert the SIM card or SD card into camera.
The camera will not turn on
without a SD card inside.
Make sure the write-protect switch on the side of the card is “off” (NOT in the “Lock” position).
NOTE: Every photo taken by this camera will be saved to the SD card even those that have been transmitted to the
recipients. You will always have access to high resolution photos on the SD card. The SD card can be over written
in the MENU settings to ensure continued cycle use.
6 Customising camera settings
6.1 Formatting the SD card
Switch camera to SETUP. Press MENU button, then choose SYS tab. Navigate down by pressing the ▼ button until
the FORMAT option is highlighted and press OK then choose Yes to format.
Figure 5
6.2 Download Tool (U Set.exe)
Select the NET tab and navigate down to the DOWNLOADTOOL and press OK.
Shown as Figure 6 and Figure 7 ;
- Turn the camera OFF
- Remove the SD card from your camera and insert into your PC / laptop card reader
- Locate the SD card from your PC / laptop

Figure 6 Download Tool Figure 7 Download successful
Figure 8 U Set.exe
TIP: You can open the program directly from the SD card but its a good idea to create a folder on your PC / laptop for your
camera trap and copy this program into it. It saves you having to download it again for future use if you need to change
things.
6.3 Setup with PC / laptop
After you double click the USet.exe program, you may see a warning box like below. ChooseYES to continue.
Figure 9 Warning box Figure 10 SelectArea
You will see the above screen for selecting area (Fig.10). Click 'Others' for South Africa / Africa then setting up window will
shows up (Fig.11 below); Page 4

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Send Mode:
(a) Instant - Select 'ON' to have the footage immediately transmitted to you or OFF to disable the
transmission feature.
(b) Number of transmissions: You can limit the number of transmissions you receive if required - if not,
select '0' for unlimited.
(c) Daily Report - This option will only send you the last photo taken each day with a report of all the
other activity captured during the day at preset time that you choose.
Operator Parameter (Cellular Network of the inserted SIM card):
(a) Country - From the drop down menu choose 'Auto' ('Operator' will automatically also
change to 'Auto' ).
Note: the advantage of this way is that if you change the SIM card for the camera in the field, you don't need to
bring the camera back home to re-program.
Figure 11
Custom Cellular Network Settings:
(b) From the drop down menu choose 'Customer' in the 'Country' window ('Operator' will automatically
change to 'Customer1').
(c) Click the 'Custom' button and a separate window will open to allow you to manually input custom cellular
network parameters (Fig.12 & 13)
(d) Click 'OK' to save these custom Operator Parameters.
Figure 13 - Custom Network Parameter Settings
Figure 12

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SOUTH AFRICAN CELL NETWORK PARAMETERS:
Vodacom MTN
CellC Telkom (8ta)
Send To / SMS Control:
(a) Phone: Sends triggered footage as MMS's (images only) to cell phones (up to 4).
(b) Email: Sends triggered footage as Email attachments (images or video clips) to Email addresses
(up to 4)
(c) Input phone numbers with no country prefixes and no spaces.
(d) SMS Control: Here you can set the camera to 'Off' (to not respond to remote SMS Commands) /
'On(24hour') - to always be ready to respond remote SMS Commands / or 'Set' - where you can set
to camera to only respond to remote SMS Commands at a specific time period (user-set).
(e) Command Phone (when SMS Control is enabled): This is the 1st Recipient and also the Cell Phone
# that will be able to remotely control the camera via SMS Commands (more info below)
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Gmail EXAMPLE:
Email: [email protected]
Account: [email protected]
SMTP server: smtp.gmail.com
Secure Type: SSL/TLS
SMTP Port: 465
Important! Gmail account settings change:
You have to 'Allow Less Secure Apps Access to your Gmail Account' - otherwise Gmail
will block the footage being transmitted.
When you are logged in to your own Gmail e-mail account (e.g. from your PC), please go
to your Account / Settings page
www.google.com/settings/security/lesssecureapps
Navigate to 'Less Secure App Access' and then click: "enable"
Now your camera is able to use your own Gmail account as a sending e-mail
address and photos/videos can be sent using your own Gmail account.
Sending via Email:
(a) Select the Send To 'Email' option and then click the 'Email Setting' button and a separate window will open
allowing you to input the SENDING parameters for the camera footage.
Some of the main service providers are also
listed here.
(b) Input your SENDING Email parameters and click 'OK' to save.
(c) Now input your RECEIVING Email address (up to 4).
You can input the same SENDING Email address as a RECEIVING Email address too
Figure 14 & 15
Email Parameter Settings
Rename:
(a) Here you can type a name for your camera which will be stamped on each photo and will also be the subject title of
each MMS / Email. This is handy if you have more than 1 camera as you know immediately from which camera the
notification has come from before viewing the footage (max of 8 characters).
CAM Setting:
For efficiency, you can click the 'CAM Setting' button and custom many camera settings to suite your requirements (these can
also be done through the camera Menu Options).

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1) Switch camera to SETUP mode, press ► button to take a picture, then press OK button to view this picture;
2) Press the MENU button, choose send and press OK. You will see sending progress shows on the LCD screen.
Once you see 'Sent Successfully',check your email account or phone to see if you receive the correct photo.
6.5 Camera mode settings
6.5.1 CAM TAB
Figure 17CAM menu Figure 18 Camera modes
Press menu button, then you will see the screensshown in Fig.17 & Fig.18, press ▲▼ button to highlight the option,
then press OK to select. There is always a ‘*’ shows up beside the current selected option.
6.5.2 Camera Scene
The UM785 camera has numerous camera scene settings, including moving object and close object, with the help of
camera scenes, you can easily choose different combinations of shutter speedsand exposure timesaccording to
particular setup scenarios.
Figure 16
After you have finished customising all the settings, make sure to save your path directly to the SD card root directory.
Locate your SD card be pressing the '...' button (Fig.16).
•It will then generate a ‘PROFILE.BIN’ file on SD card.
•Put the SD card back into the camera, switch camera to SETUP, then you will see
‘Update Success’ shown on the screen.
TIP: You can also save the 'PROFILE.BIN' file into the folder you created on your PC / laptop (see previous TIP). This will also save you having to
input all the settings again.
6.4Send a Test Photo
Figure 19 Camera scene(A)
Figure 20Camera Scene(B)

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Camera Scene Description
Auto This optionisappropriateformostofthe use.We recommend this optionfor quick
setup camera. It takes 8MP photos in daytime and 3MP photos at night.
Close objects This option is suitable for object which is within the distance between 3m and 5m.
The IR flash is dimmed to prevent excessive exposure.
Note:Keep in mind that the focal distance of the camera is 3m(10ft) to infinity.
Moving objects This option is to reduce motion blur when capturing fast moving objects.
Still objects This option give a relatively slow shutter speed to get a brighter picture.
Chasing Photo This option allows PIR triggered up to three times within 15s, without constraint
ofthe PIR interval.
2Bursts(A+M) Your camera can take a 2 shot burst every time the PIR is triggered to take a
photo. One is using Auto scene, the other one using Moving objects scene to
take a no blur photo. It’s useful for home surveillance usage. “A” means Auto, ”M”
means moving.
3Bursts(A) To take 3 continuous photos after one trigger.
Also, you have access to custom settings just by clicking customize. See Fig.21.
Photo Size:1.3MP, 3MP, 8MP, 12MP
Flash Power: Low/Medium/High.
Photo Burst: 1-10
Figure 21Customize
NOTE:
Only the 2nd pic in the series will be transmitted - regardless of the Pulse / Photo Burst Setting. All the images
in the set Pulse / burst series will however still be saved to the SD card.

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6.5.3 Video Mode
When you set Camera Mode as Video, then you will see these submenu shows up.
Video Size
Select video resolution (in pixels per frame). Higher resolution produces better quality videos, but creates larger files
that will take up more SD card space and fills it up faster. It provides Full HD 1080P (1920x1080, 30fps), HD 720P
(1280x720, 60fps) and WVGA(848x480, 60fps) videos. Default set is 720PHD.
Figure 22Video Size Figure 23Video size
Video Length
Video length is the length per captured video clip. The video length is from 5s to 60s. The default setting is 10s. For
saving power, it is better to set video length within 10 - 20s
NOTE 1) For saving flash power, it is suggested to set video length within 10s if video sending is ON!
NOTE 2) For the cold winter climate, itis recommended connect the camera to 6Vexternal battery!
NOTE 3)If the 10 seconds video sending is ON and available battery power is minimal, camera switches
automatically to STILL picturesending! Please secure sufficientpower for the camera
Figure 275Video Length
Figure 24Video Length
6.5.4 PIR TAB
Trigger Mode
There are 3 trigger modes: PIR trigger, Time lapse andPIR trigger &Time lapse.

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Figure 26Trigger Mode Figure 27Trigger options
PIR trigger
When you choose PIR trigger, the PIR is active. Any motion (animals or humans) that is detected by the PIR
will trigger the camera to capture a photo or video according to the preset PIR sensitivity and PIR Interval.
PIR Sensitivity
The camera monitors temperature of ambient conditions. 'Auto'is when the camera automatically adjusts the
sensitivity of the sensor/trigger signal, on cold days it's ok to choose Low, on hot days it is better to choose
High to be more sensitive to slight variations in temperature.
PIR Interval
Allows you to customise the time you want the PIR sensor to be active again after a transmission event. Options are
0-60 seconds (5 second increments) and 1-60 minutes.
Time lapse
When you choose time lapse, the camera will automatically take photos or videos at user-set intervals - even
when it is not triggered by the PIR sensor This is useful for constant monitoring of an area that might be far away
from the camera or monitoring a building site. The interval time between each photo/video is set in the submenu
Time Lapse. It sets the time lapse interval between each photo/video, when the trigger mode is Time Lapse or
both. The time options include 5-55 seconds (in 5 second increments), 1-5 minutes (in 1 minute increments), 5-55
minutes (in 5 minute increments), 1-8 hours (in 1 hour increments) and 24 hours. Both
It means PIR and Time Lapse are both active.
For example: Someone placed this surveillance camera in a country park entrance, selected both, set the PIR
interval as 5 second, set the Time Lapse as 4 hours, means that in addition to every 4 hours automatic field scan
shooting.
6.5.5 Work Time
The camera can just work at a preset time and preset days. In the rest of the time the camera is under standby
mode.
There are four work time can be set, see Figure 28.

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Figure 28 WorkTime 1 Figure 29 Work time menu
On: It means enable the work time function. Off: It means the camera will work all the time.
If you want set two different time periods, please set more than one Work Time.
6.5.7 SYS TAB
Set Clock
Enter to set the date and time.
Figure 30SYS menu Figure 31SetClock
Password
Use “▲”“▼”“►” to set the password, and press OK to save it. The default password is 0000. In case you forget
your password, make sure you write down your password or save it to your mobile phone so you can access your
camera ifyou ever forget your password.This is a very important security feature.
Rename
In order to distinguish one camera from others, you can rename your camera. The character is from”0”to”9” and ”A”
to ”Z”. The max number of character is 8. Use “▲”“▼”to select the character, and press OK to save it. The new
camera name will be printed on time stamp.
Figure 32 Figure 33

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Wi-Fi SD Test
You can enable wifi function by select this option. Before you use Wifi SD card to transfer photos, please make sure
you already downloaded a certain app to smart phone. With the certain Wifi transfer app, you can send photos &
videos from your SD card to your Android phone or tablet, or share them on your favorite online site. Your Wifi SD
card will automatically upload your photos & videos to your Android device — no cables, no hassles! Further
information please refer to SD card supplier.
Beep
When the Beep is on, every button you pressed, there will be a sound notifies you that an action just be done. Also
you can turn it off to mute this sound.
Overwrite
The Over Write function will save new photos over the old photos on your SD card if it becomes full. Each time a
new photo is taken the oldest photo on the card will be overwritten, however the camera may not continue to send
pictures once the SD card is full.
Format SD card
Deletes (erases) all files stored on a SD card to prepare it for reuse. Caution! First , make sure you have
downloaded and backed up all the photos you want to preserve!
It’s recommended to format the SD card when first used in this camera, especially when the SD card has been used
in other devices
Default
The Default Set resets the camera to factory settings.
Software Version
It shows the firmware version of the camera, for manufacturer’s use only.
7 Control Camera byAPP / SMS
You can remotely control many of the basic functions of your camera from your cell phone by Android APP
(iOS version still under development) or by SMS text messageswhen the camera's 'SMS Switch' is set to ON
mode.
IMPORTANT NOTE: the SMS switch MUST be set to ON in the NET menu set-up for the SMS feature to function.
The number which has control of this function (command phone number) is the one in the first position of the phone
number list.
Android APP [called CamCtrl_M]: Please search ’UOVision’or ’CamCtrl_M ’in the Google play store and install the
APK file to your smart phone.

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Figure 34CamCtrl_M App
Once loaded - select your camera and there are a great settings / commands that can be set / changed via the App.
Note: If you set Wireless Status to OFF, you will not receive photos or Daily reports to your phone or e‐mail. You
also can’t get any response of other SMS commands. Just Wireless ON command can be responded to when
the Wireless Status is Off.
Press to ADD NEW CAMERA
Input the cell number of the camera's SIM
card (no spaces or country prefix codes)
Input a name for
your camera

If you want to send SMS commands to the camera by normal text messages, below are a number of the most
commonly used SMS commands:
SMS Command Function

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8 View or Delete photos on the color display
You can view your photos on the color display when in the field. If you want to do this, make sure the Power switch
is setted to SETUP. Press the Play button.You can use the ◄► buttons to toggle through the photos.
If you see photos you want to delete, press the DEL button. Use the ◄► buttons to toggle through YES or NO.
Press OK to delete it
Press the Play button again, you can back to the main screen.
If you want delete all photos one time, press from main screen, then press MENU. Choose Delete item, and
use ► to select delete all. After delete all the photos, press again to back to the main screen.
9 Trouble Shooting
COMMON ERROR MESSAGES:
“SEND FAIL”
“NETWORK BUSY”
Reasons for error:
1) The service in your area is not sufficient to run the camera.
2) There is an error when setting up the SIM card or it’s locked.
3) Your dataplan for the SIM card is not sufficient. Suggestions to remedy:
1) Ensure sufficient Data and Airtime are loaded onto the SIM.
2) Re‐do the U Set.exe program set‐up to make 100% sure there aren’t any mistakes, check to be sure the
numbers and e‐mail addresses are correct.
3) Contact your network provider and make sure your SIM card is registered, active and is UNLOCKED.
4) If it’s a cellular service issue you may need to purchase a booster antenna to help boost the signal. These can be
very effective in boosting the signal to your camera in a poor signal area.
“Network Busy:”
Reasons for error:
1) There is a problem with the phone number or email addresses.
2) There is not enough money on the SIMcard plan.
Suggestions to remedy:
1) Re‐do the U Set.exe program set-up. Make sure there are no mistakes.
2) Sometimes you need to go back to just one phone number or e‐mail address at a time to find where the error is.
Test with just one and if it works, then add more and test.
3) Ensure sufficient Data and Airtime are loaded onto the SIM.
Cannot access the SETUP menu:
Reasons for issue:
1) This only happens if you don’t have anSD card in the card slot or if the SD card is corrupted.
2) Batteries are too low
Suggestions to remedy
1) Install a standard size SD card or Install a new SD card
2) Replace the batteries.
10Tricks and tips on field setup
For best results, mount the camera approximately 1.5m off the ground facing straight forward as level as
possible.
-To enhance the flash, we recommend positioning the camera in an area with a backdrop to reflect the maximum
amount of light. For instance, place the camera 7m-10m/from a field edge facing the woods. For the inside of timber,
positioning the camera facing a thicket approximately 7m-10m away.
- Try to set the camera up so it’s not facing directly into the sun either in the morning or the evening when game
movement is at its peak.

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Appendix Ⅰ: Technical Specifications
Picture Resolution 12MP, 8MP (Interpolated),3MP,1.3MP (CMOS 5MP)
Lens F/NO=3.0 FOV (Field of View)=52°
Frequency Bands UMTS/HSPA+: 900/2100MHz
GSM/EDGE:850/900/1800/1900MHz
IR-Flash (No glow) 50% (0-12m), 100% (12-25m)
Display Screen 2.4” LCD
Memory Card Up to 32GB
Video Resolution WVGA,720P,1080P
PIR Sensor Multi Zone
PIR Sensitivity Adjustable (High/Normal/Low)
Trigger Time 0.4s
Operation/Storage Tem. -30 - +60°C / -40- +80°C
Trigger Interval 0s – 60 min.
Time lapse
5
‐
55 second (in 5 secondincrements)
1
‐
59 minutes(in 1minute increments)
1-8 hours (in 1 hourincrements)
12 hours/16 hours/20hours/24 hours
Photo Burst 1–10
Video Length 5–60s
Power Supply 4×AA, 8×AA or 12AA or 6v external DC
Stand-by Current < 0.25 mA (<6mAh/Day)
Low Battery Alert LED Indicator; SMS alert
Mounting Rope/Belt/Pythonlock
Dimensions 14 x 9 x 5.5 cm
Operation Humidity 5% - 90%
Security authentication FCC, CE, RoHS
Appendix Ⅱ: Parts List
Part Name
Quantity
Digital Camera
One
Belt
One
User M
anual
One
Antenna
One
CAMERA TRAPS cc
[email protected]
www.cameratraps.co.za
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