Zopu SL122 User manual

Digital Trail Camera
SL122
USER MANUAL
V2.0

TABLE OF CONTENT
1. IMPORTANT NOTE...................................................1
2. INTRODUCTION........................................................1
2.1. ABOUT THE CAMERA................................... 1
2.2. APPLICATIONS...............................................3
3. PARTS AND CONTROLS......................................... 3
4. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND SD CARD.. 6
4.1. LOADING BATTERIES................................... 6
4.2. INSERTING THE SD CARD............................7
5. USING THE CAMERA...............................................8
6. THE OFF, ON, AND SET MODES............................9
6.1. OFF MODE..................................................... 9
6.2. ON MODE........................................................9
6.3. SET MODE.................................................... 10
6.4. PLAYBACK ON THE CAMERA SCREEN.... 10
7. ADVANCED SETTINGS......................................... 12
8. MOUNTING AND POSITIONING THE CAMERA16
8.1.MOUNTING....................................................16
8.2. SENSING ANGLE AND DISTANCE TEST... 17
8.3. SWITCHING ON THE CAMERA.................. 18
9. REVIEW PHOTOS OR VIDEOS............................. 18
10. TROUBLESHOOTING / FAQ................................19
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 24
12. WARRANTY...........................................................26
13. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT...................... 27

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1. IMPORTANT NOTE
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the best trail cameras
on the market! We appreciate your business and want to earn your
trust. Please refer to the notes below and the instructions in this
manual to ensure that you are completely satisfied with this
product.
If your camera does not seem to be functioning properly or if
you are having photo/video quality issues, please check the
Troubleshooting/FAQ section.
Problems are often due to something simple that was overlooked,
or require only changing one setting to solve.
We recommend using eight good quality alkaline AA batteries in
this camera to obtain maximum battery life.
Do not mix old and new batteries
Rechargeable batteries are NOT recommended
We recommend using high quality SDHC Cards(up to 32GB
capacity) in the camera
2. INTRODUCTION
2.1. ABOUT THE CAMERA
The camera is a digital scouting camera, it can be triggered by any
movement of game in a location, detected by a highly sensitive
Passive Infra-Red (PIR) motion sensor, and then take high quality
pictures (up to 16MP still photos), or video clips.
The camera consumes very little power (less than 0.15mA) in a
stand-by (surveillance) state. This means it can deliver up to six
months standby operation time when the device is powered by

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eight AA alkaline batteries. Once motion in the monitored area is
detected, the digital camera unit will be triggered at once
(typically approx. 0.2~0.6 second) and then automatically take
photos or videos according to previously programmed settings.
The camera is equipped with built-in infrared LEDs that function
as a flash (invisible to human eyes), so that it delivers clear photos
or videos (in black & white) even in the dark, and it can take color
photos or videos under sufficient daylight. The camera is designed
for outdoor use and is resistant against water and snow.
Main features:
Deliver high quality pictures (up to 16MP still photos) or full
HD video clips. The came is equipped with dedicated large
aperture, full glass lens and deep imaging optimization, take
color photos or videos under sufficient daylight
Clear Night Vision, up to 20M/65ft distance. The camera is
equipped with 38pcs built-in high efficiency infrared LEDs
that function as a flash (invisible to human eyes), delivers clear
photos or videos (in black & white)
Easy to use/program with unique well-designed keypad and
built-in 2.4-inch LCD color screen, easy to review pictures and
videos on the screen
3 optional live working modes - Camera only, Video Only,
Camera + Video
Fast trigger time approx. 0.2~0.6 second, Long trigger distance
up to 25M/82ft, Wide detection angle 120°when side motion
sensors enabled, Wide view angle 90°
Date, Time, Temperature & Moon Phase Imprint in the
pictures
Timer, Time Lapse, Serial Number, Lockable and password
protected, Loop Recording
Waterproof. The camera is designed for outdoor use and is
resistant against rain and snow
Support SD Card up to 32GB (user supplied)
Extremely long in-field battery life up to six months in standby

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mode with 8 AA batteries (user supplied)
2.2. APPLICATIONS
The camera can be used as follows:
For hunting, trail animals’ trace or habit
For wildlife observing and researching, captures pictures and
videos of wild animals
As sports camera, for riding, driving, camping or exploring
As Motion-Triggered security camera, for home, office and
community
All other indoor & outdoor surveillance where invasion
evidence needed
3. PARTS AND CONTROLS
The camera is equipped with 38pcs built-in high efficiency
infrared LEDs, LED Indicators, Lens, PIR Sensors, Lock Holes in
front view(Figure 1).
Figure 1: Front View
LED
Indicators
IR LEDs
LockHole
Side PIR
Motion Sensor
Lens
Center PIR
Motion Sensor
Side PIR
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The camera provides the following connections for external
devices: Mini USB port and SD card slot (Figure 2).
Figure 2: Bottom View
The camera has two strap holes on the back. The strap can be put
through the strap holes and fastened securely around the tree trunk
by pulling the end of the strap firmly(Figure 3).
Figure 3: Back View
The camera has a 2.4inch built-in LCD screen, which can be used
for reviewing pictures or videos and menu displaying, and unique
keypad design for easy program and operation, 8 AA batteries slot
Tripod Screw Nut
SD Card Slot
DC Port
Strap Hole
Lock
Buckle
Mini USB Port

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supported (Figure 4).
Figure 4: Inside View
Figure 5: Keypad and Shortcut
A 3-way power switch is used to select the main operating modes:
OFF,ON,and SET(Figure 5).
A control key interface with six keys is primarily used in SET
mode to select operational functions and parameters. As shown in
Figure.5, these keys are: UP,DOWN,LEFT,RIGHT,OK and
MENU. Four of the keys can also perform a second function
(shortcut operations in SET mode) in addition to their main
function: The DOWN key can be used to set the camera to
Camera mode, and the UP key can set the camera to Video mode.
The RIGHT key also serves as the manual shutter ("SHOT")
LCD Screen
Battery Slot
Keypad
RIGHT Key as
Manual Shutter
("SHOT")
UP Key as
Video Mode
DOWN Key as
Camera Mode
OK Key as
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button of the camera and the OK key switches the camera to the
Playback ("REPLAY") mode. These secondary functions are
indicated by icons or text above the key as show in Figure 5.
4. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND SD CARD
Before you begin learning how to use your camera, you will first
need to install a set of batteries and insert an SD card. Although
that may only take you a minute, there are some important notes
about both batteries and SD cards you should be aware of, so
please take the time to read the following directions and
cautions:
4.1. LOADING BATTERIES
After opening the cover of the battery slot, you will see that the
camera has eight battery slots(Figure 6). A full set of four or eight
batteries must be installed for the camera to operate. Be sure to to
insert each battery with correct polarity (negative or "flat" end
against the long spring of each battery slot).
We recommend using eight new alkaline AA batteries.
On SET mode when battery power level gets low, the message
"Low Battery" will show on the screen, please replace the
batteries. And if the message "Night vision is unavailable in low
voltage" shown on the screen, that means the batteries don’t have
enough power to driver IR LEDs working, you have to replace the
batteries if you want the camera take pictures or videos at night,
but the camera still can works at daytime.

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Figure 6: Loading the Batteries
4.2. INSERTING THE SD CARD
Insert the SD card (with the camera's power switch in the OFF
position) before beginning to operate the camera. Don't insert or
remove the SD card when the power switch is in the ON position.
The camera uses a standard SD (Secure Digital) memory card to
save photos (in .jpg format) and/or videos (in .avi format). SD and
SDHC (High Capacity) cards up to a maximum 32GB capacity are
supported(Figure 7).
Figure 7: Inserting the SD Card
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Please make sure that the write-protect switch on the side of the
card is "OFF" (NOT in the "Lock" position). The following
describes how to insert and remove the SD card:
Insert the SD card into the card slot with its label side upwards.
A "click" sound indicates that the card is installed successfully.
If the wrong side of the card is facing up, you will not be able
to insert it without force-there is only one correct way to insert
cards. If the SD card is not installed correctly, the device will
not display an SD card icon on the LCD in SET mode (the SD
card icon displayed after switching to SET mode will have a
"lock" symbol inside it in it if the card is locked). Formatting
the SD card by using the camera's "Format" parameter before
using it for the first time is recommended, especially when a
card has been used in other devices.
To take out the SD card, just gently push in the card (do not try
to pull it out without pushing in first). The card is released
from the slot and ready to be removed when you hear the click.
Be sure the camera's power is switched OFF before inserting
or removing SD cards or batteries.
5. USING THE CAMERA
Once you've prepared your camera by properly installing batteries
and an SD card, you could simply take it outside, strap it to a tree
(or not-according to your application scenario), switch it ON and
leave-and you might get some great photos that are exactly what
you wanted. However, we highly recommend that you first spend
some additional time indoors with this manual and your camera
until you know a bit more about what the 3-way switch and those
control keys do. If nothing else, you'll probably want to at least set
the date and time so the camera will imprint them (or not-it's your
option) on your photos as they are taken, learn how to set the
camera to shoot video clips instead of still photos if you like, and
read some tips about mounting it on a tree.