Victure HC500 User manual
Simple version instructions of HC500
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Content
STEP ONE: WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE BEFORE USING?....................................................3
> Preparation before Using.......................................................................................................3
> Install the Batteries................................................................................................................3
> Insert the SD Card..................................................................................................................4
> Tear off the Protective Films ..................................................................................................4
STEP TWO: HOW DO I SET IT? .................................................................................................5
> How To Reset the Camera and Format the SD Card? ..............................................................5
> Menu Setting List:..................................................................................................................6
STEP THREEE: HOW SHOULD I MOUNT IT?........................................................................ 10
> Mounting the Camera.......................................................................................................... 10
> Positioning the Camera........................................................................................................11
STEP FOUR: SWITCHING ON THE CAMERA ........................................................................10
STEP FIVE: HOW CAN I REVIEW THE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS? ........................................10
> Review the Files Directly on the Camera............................................................................... 10
> Review the Files on the Computer........................................................................................ 11
> Review the Files via connect camera’s Wifi........................................................................... 11
ATTACHMENT: OUR SOCIAL CHANNELS ............................................................................. 12
> YouTube .............................................................................................................................. 12
> Facebook............................................................................................................................. 12
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STEP ONE: WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE BEFORE USING?
> Preparation before Using
1.
The SD card, the batteries and the external power supply are not included in the package, you
need to prepare these things beforehand.
2.
Tips and Recommendation:
(1) For optimal performance, we recommend using a full set of eight rechargeable batteries of
high-quality to maintain maximum battery life. The recommended brands of batteries are
Energizer®or Duracell®branded batteries.
(2) External power supply output: 6V/2A; DC-IN plug size: 3.5 mm*1.35 mm/1.3 mm.
(3) Our cameras can support class 6 or faster SD card ranging from 4GB to 128GB. The
recommended brands of SD cards are Sandisk® or Kingston® branded card. Please do not
use the SD card which is adopted by the TF(micro SD) card. This might cause the file lost issue.
> Install the Batteries
1.
Press the button at the bottom of the display screen, the battery compartment will pop out, and
then pull it out firmly.
2.
When the camera uses only four batteries, please install the batteries in the correct position. As
shown below.
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> Insert the SD Card
1.
Turning off the read-write protection of the SD card, which located in the left of the card, so
that the camera can recognize the card.
2.
Please format the memory card as ‘FAT32’on the computer and format it again on the camera
before use.
3.
Insert a high-quality SD card when the camera is OFF.
> Tear off the Protective Films
Before you start using the product, please tear off the protective films at the position of the
camera's lens and sensor.
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STEP TWO: HOW DO I SET IT?
1.
Slide the Switch Button to the【SETUP】position.The camera enters test mode.The screen will
light up.
2.
Short press Button once You can view the pictures and videos taken by the camera.
3.
Short press Button twice and enter the setting interface. Here, you could press the UP
and DOWN arrow to change the option, then press the OK button to confirm selection or press
the button to return to the last interface. (Under the TEST mode, you could also press
the OK button to take photos or videos manually.)
>How To Reset the Camera and Format the SD Card?
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> Menu Setting List:
Mode: The camera will only take photos under Photo mode, only take videos under Video mode,
and the photo first and then the video under the Photo+Video mode. Please set the function by
you need. The camera default setting is Photo.
Image Size: The maximum value is 30MP and the default value is 5MP. Higher resolution provides
clearer images, but creates larger files that takes up more of the SD card capacity.
Picture No: The maximum value is 10 Photos and the default value is 1 Photo. Choose 1 photo,
and the camera will take one photo once; Choose 2 photos in series will get two photos once,
choose 3 photos in series will get 3 photos once. Please set the function by you need.
Resolution: The maximum value is 1296P and default value is 1080P. Higher resolutions produces
better quality videos, but creates larger files that takes up more of the SD card capacity.
Video Length: The maximum value is 3 Min and the default value is 10 Sec. You can choose
according to your own purpose. To conserve battery power, the video length should no longer
than 10s at night.
Record Audio: The default setting is ‘on’. Please choose whether to enable this function
according to your needs.
PIR Interval: The default choice of the interval is 30 Sec. If choose the 30s interval, the PIR sensor
will detect the motion twice in one minute. If you want the PIR sensor to detect motion more
frequently, you can choose the shorter interval.
Caution:
Due to the limitation of the camera's read and write functions, if you need to make
continuous shooting, you could try to reduce the resolution of the photo before setting it.
Caution:
1. In the night automatic (ON) mode, the system will automatically record according to the
set recording length. When the battery is low, the recording will be stopped early.
2. In order to prolong the battery life, please set a shorter recording time.
3. When the battery power is low, the camera recording time may be lower than the set
value. Please be in time Replacement battery.
Caution:
This function has a great influence on the batteries’ life. The shorter the interval, the high
frequency to capture target, but more power consumption; The longer the interval, the lower
frequency to capture the target and less power consumption.
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PIR Sensitivity: The default setting is Medium. Please modify this as needed. E.g increase
sensitivity to capture very small movements or lower the sensitivity if you are just looking for
bigger animal movements.
Time Lapse: Our trail camera has the ability to function as a time lapse camera. This is useful if
you want to view the entire activity in a given area such as a large field or you want to observe
cold blooded animals(e.g. snakes) or outdoor plants etc. The default setting is OFF, please set the
function by you need.
IR LED: Used to set the brightness of the IR LED light, which can be switched between auto, economy
and off mode. The default setting is Auto. Please modify this as needed.
Low Bat Night Shot: When the battery is low, you can choose not to turn on the infrared light to
continue taking pictures or stop night shooting. The default setting is No IR Led. (When the battery
power is lower than 30%, it will stop or reduce the night shooting, please update the battery in
time)
Monitoring Period: The default option is OFF. Select ON and set the timer, the camera can work for a
predetermined period of time and standby for other periods of time.
Language: The default setting is English. You can choose the language by you need.
Default Setting: This selection returns your camera back to the factory default selections for each
setting. If you are new to trail camera, you can choose yes when you do not know how to operate
the camera or when the camera do not work well for you.
Format: This function can help you format your SD card. Select YES, the SD card will be formatted,
the files in the card will be deleted.
Date Stamp: You can choose to turn on or off the date tag in this setting. If you choose the off, the
photos or videos of will not have a date stamp.
Q: What’s the difference between the Interval and the Time Lapse?
A: Interval - In this mode, the PIR sensor still works. For example, if you choose the 30s interval,
the PIR sensor will detect the motion twice in one minute. If the PIR sensor detects an object at
this time, the camera will record, but if the PIR sensor doesn't detect, the camera will not record.
Time Lapse - In this mode, the PIR sensor will no longer working because it will be triggered by
the built-in timer, and the camera would take photos in the setting interval time. For example, if
you set the time lapse to 30s, the camera will record twice in one minute whether or not there is
an object passing by.
For example,
I would like to record the activity of my birds at daylight (from 6:00am to 6:00pm), then I can
set the timer from 6:00 to 18:00. Do not forget to press the OK button to save your settings.
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Beep Sound: When this is on, You can hear the click of the camera button and the on/off prompt.
Camera Name: You can modify the camera name you want in this setting, and the camera name will
be printed on the photo. It is convenient for users to identify different cameras by the camera name
when multiple cameras are used at the same time.
Password Setting: You can set the camera power-on password through this function; if you forget
the password, you can use this password to unlock: OPEN.
Bluetooth: When you need to turn on the camera Wifi via Bluetooth, please turn on this first. The
default option is ON.
WIFI SSID: Through this setting to modify the camera’s WiFi hotspot name.
WIFI Password: The WiFi connection password of the camera can be set in this item, the initial
password is "12345678" by default.
Auto WIFI Off: You can modify the time of WiFi automatic shutdown in this setting. When you
successfully connect the camera wifi and do not operate for a period of time, the camera will
automatically disconnect the wifi to save power. The default option is 1 Minute.
Auto Power Off: The default value is 3 Min. Under the TEST mode, when you do not operate the
camera for a certain period of time, the camera will automatically shut down to save power. When
you want to start the camera again, you need to switch the camera to OFF and then to SETUP.
Backlight: The default value is 1 Min. Under the TEST mode, If you don’t do anything for 1, 2 or 5
minutes the camera will turn off the light on that screen to save power. But the camera can be
switched on again by pressing any button.
Version: You can check the camera's software version information in this setting.
Mcu FW Update: Developers use, users can ignore it.
> The following parameter settings allow you to take more pictures and videos
(for reference only)
Mode: Photo + Video Image size: 20MP
Photo NO:1 photo Shutter speed: 1/30
Resolution: 1296P Video length: 10sec
Record Audio: on PIR Interval: 5sec
PIR Sensitivity: High Time lapse：off
IR LED: Auto Monitoring Period: off
Side PIR Setup: ON
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STEP THREEE: HOW SHOULD I MOUNT IT?
> Mounting the Camera
There are two ways to mount the Victure trail camera: using the provided adjustable web belt, or
the tripod socket.
1.
Using the Adjustable Web Belt
Push one end of the belt through the brackets on the back of the camera. Thread the end of the
strap through the buckle. Fasten on the belt securely around the tree trunk by pulling the end of
the strap firmly so there is no slack left.
2.
Using the Tripod Socket
The camera is equipped with a socket at the bottom and to enable mounting on a tripod we
provided.
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> How to make the camera more accurately capture animals?
The shooting range of this product is 120° fan-shaped area right in front of the camera. The best
imaging distance is 3-10 meters in front of the camera.
In order to achieve the desired detection of shooting, please place the camera following below
instructions:
1.
Please attach the product to a suitable place, the installation height should be higher to the
height of the detected animal. Please make sure that the lens is level or slightly tilted downward
angle and make sure that there are no reflective objects within the shooting range, such as
smooth rocks.
2.
Slide the switch button to【SETUP】position.
3.
Determine the shooting range (please off the ‘Auto Power Off’)
Make a horizontal walk (not a vertical walk) in front of the PIR sensor window of the product.
When the indicator light flashes once, it indicates that the PIR has sensed successfully. At this
moment, the area you are in is the valid detection area. Keep doing this test repeatedly, you can
obtain the effective detection area of the PIR sensor. When you doing walking test far away from
the PIR sensor window, please speed up the pace.
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STEP FOUR: SWITCHING ON THE CAMERA
After placing the camera properly, please make sure that the power switch is in the【ON】position
(Do not leave it in the SETUP position).
Once you switch the power switch to the【ON】position, the motion indicator light will blink for 5
seconds. This means the camera will enter the working state after 5 seconds, please close and
lock the front cover of the camera and then walk away.
After it stops blinking, the PIR sensor is active, and the camera will be in working condition.
Please note, the PIR sensor is strongly sensitive to ambient temperature. The greater the
temperature difference between the environment and your subject, the farther the possible
sensing distance.
STEP FIVE: HOW CAN I REVIEW THE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS?
> Review the Files Directly on the Camera
Slide the switch button to【SETUP】position, press Button to enter the Replay interface.
You can view the pictures and videos taken by the camera.
In Replay mode, you could:
·
Press the button: page forward;
·
Press the button: page backward;
·
Long press the button: delete the current file.
If you are reviewing the videos, you could also:
·
Press button: play/pause the video;
·
Press button: stop playing the video.
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> Review the Files on the Computer
1. The way to review the images on your SD card is to review the images on your computer with
card reader. The pictures can be viewed on both PC and the Mac computers.
Here are the steps:
(1) Insert the SD card into your computer via a card reader..
(2) After the SD card is inserted into your computer, navigate to START/COMPUTER.
(3) Look for the SD card icon. Double click on the SD card icon. A folder named DCIM will appear.
(4) Double click the DCIM folder. A new folder will appear. Your images are in this folder.
2.You can also connect the camera to your computer via the USB cable included.
In this case, please turn off your camera and take out all of the batteries. The screen will display
‘MSDC’promptly which means the computer has been connected successfully. Then you could
follow the instruction above to locate your picture files.
> Review the Files on you phone or ipad via connect camera’s Wifi
When it’s inconvenient for you to take off the camera, you can use the phone to connect to the
WIFI signal sent by the trail camera(with 'Hunting Camera Pro' APP). It can help you use your
phone to view the photos/videos in the camera directly on your phone(support downloading),
also can adjust the settings of the camera.
Here's operational video for your reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_u3Liuf8TA
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