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
Motion Sensor

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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.

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6. THE OFF, ON, AND SET MODES
The camera has three basic operational modes:
OFF mode: Power switch in the OFF position.
ON mode: Power switch in the ON position (LCD screen is
off.)
SET mode: Power switch at SET position (LCD
screen is on).
6.1. OFF MODE
The OFF mode is the "safe" mode when any actions must be
taken, e.g., replacing the SD card or batteries, or transporting the
device. You will also use OFF mode(ON or SET is available) if
you connect the camera to a computer's USB port later to
download your photos/videos. And of course, when you are
storing or not using the camera, you will switch it to OFF. Please
note that in the OFF mode the camera consumes little power. It's a
good idea to take the batteries out of the battery compartment if
the camera will not be used for a long time.
6.2. ON MODE
Anytime after the batteries and SD card have been inserted, you
can switch on the camera. When the power switch is moved to the
middle position, the camera will enter into the ON (Live) mode.
The motion indicator LED will blink blue for about 15 seconds.
This interval allows time for you to close the camera's front cover,
lock it, and leave the monitored area. Once in the ON mode, no
manual controls are needed or possible (the control keys have no
effect). The camera will take photos or videos automatically
(according to its current parameter settings) when it is triggered by
the PIR sensor's detection of activity in the area it covers.
You can either move the power switch directly from OFF to ON
mode, or stop at the SET position first to change one or more
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doing so. NOTES: When the power switch is set to ON position,
the camera requires 30-60 seconds for PIR Sensor warming up,
and then begin working (sensing motion event).
6.3. SET MODE
In the SET mode you can check and change the settings of the
camera with the help of its built-in LCD. These settings, found in
the menu by pressing MENU key, let you change the photo or
video resolution, interval between photos, switch the time imprint
on, etc. (See more in Section 7 ADVANCED SETTINGS)
Moving the power switch to the SET position will turn on the
LCD display, and you will see an information screen that shows
how many images have been taken, the battery level, camera or
video mode, etc.
Shortcut Keys/Functions
As mentioned earlier in "Parts & Controls", the keypads have
secondary, "shortcut" functions when the camera is switched to
SET mode (but the key has not been pressed):
Press the UP key to quickly set the camera to shoot video clips.
Press the DOWN key to quickly set the camera to take still
photos.
Press the RIGHT key to manually trigger the shutter. This is
useful for testing the camera-make sure you are in SET mode,
press the RIGHT key, and a few seconds later a photo or video
(depending on how the camera was set) will be saved to the SD
card. The "number of images taken" counter on the top right of
the LCD will increase by one. If the display indicates "Card
Protected" when you press the RIGHT key. switch the camera
OFF, remove the SD card and slide its protect switch off.
Press the OK key to playback, see more in the next section.
6.4. PLAYBACK ON THE CAMERA SCREEN
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directly playback them on the screen. In the SET mode, press the
OK key to playback the photo or video, press the DOWN key to
the last photo or video, and press UP key to the first one. And
continue to press UP or DOWN key to scroll the history photo or
video if you want. Press the OK key to exit playback. There are
more instructions during the playback reviewing, see the
following tips:
Tips1: For the videos, use the RIGHT key to start playing video,
and then use the RIGHT key to play
forward, LEFT key to play backward,
RIGHT key to pause/resume playback,
MENU key to back. (How to identify
videos - Please see the video MOVIE
identifier and resolution likes 1080p on the top-left corner of the
screen)
Tips2: For the photos, use the LEFT
and RIGHT key to zoom in and out,
UP and DOWN to locate the image
position, MENU key to back. (How to
identify photos - Please see the
RECTANGLE identifier and megapixel likes 16M on the top-left
corner of the screen)
Tips3: Press the MENU key to manage the stored photos/ videos
during scrolling photos or videos. You can Delete one/ Delete
All/Slide Show/Protect the photos and videos you want. Press the
MENU key again to back. NOTE: after deleting a picture or a
video file, the deleted files can't be restored! It is also
possible to delete all files from the card by using the
Format parameter.

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7. ADVANCED SETTINGS
The trail camera comes with preset manufacturer settings. You can
change the settings to meet your requirements. Please make sure
that the camera is in the SET mode. Once the camera screen is on,
press MENU key to enter/exit the menu. Press the UP/DOWN
key to move the marker, Press the LEFT/RIGHT key to change
the setting, and press the OK key to confirm the change. Always
remember to press the OK to save the change. Otherwise you will
lose your new setting.
Parameter
Settings
(Bold =
default)
Description
Mode
Camera,
Video,
Cam+Video
Select whether still photos or video
clips are taken. In Cam+Video mode,
the camera can first take photos and
then shoot videos afterward.
Language
Multiple
Languages
(See
Description)
English/Chinese/French/Norwegian/
Deutsch/Spanish/Portuguese/
Japanese/Russian/Finnish/Italian/
Cezch/Romanian/Svenska
Photo Size
(affects
still photos
only)
16MP
12MP
8MP
5MP
3MP
Select desired resolution for still
photos from 3 to 16 megapixels.
Higher resolution produces better
quality photos, but creates larger files
that take more of the SD card capacity.
Besides, larger files require longer
time to write to the SD card, which
will slightly slow the shutter speed.
NOTE: Gray out in Video Mode.
Video Size
(affects
video clips
1920×1080
1280×720
720×480
Select video resolution (pixels per
frame). Higher resolution produces
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only)
files that take more of the SD card
capacity.
NOTE: Gray out in Camera Mode.
Picture
No.
(affects
still photos
only)
01 Photo,
02 Photo,
03 Photo
Select the number of photos taken in
sequence per trigger in Camera mode.
Please also refer to the Interval
parameter.
NOTE: Gray out in Video Mode.
Video
Length
(affects
video clips
only)
AVI 5s,
optional
from 3s to
30s
Videos are in AVI format that can be
played back on most video players.
NOTE: Gray out in Camera Mode.
Interval
1 Min,
optional
from 5S to
60M
Select the shortest length of time that
the camera will wait until it responds
to any subsequent triggers from the
PIR sensor after a game is first
detected. During the selected interval,
the camera will not take
pictures/videos. This prevents the SD
card from filling up with too many
redundant images.
Sense
Level
Normal,
High,
Low
Select the sensitivity of the PIR sensor.
The High setting suits indoors and
environments with little interference,
while the Normal/Low suits outdoors
and environments with more
interference. Temperature also affects
the sensitivity. The High setting is
suitable when the ambient temperature
is warm, and the Low setting is helpful
in cold weather.

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Set
Date/Time
YYYY/MM
/DD
HH:mm
YYYY – Year
MM – Month
DD – Day
HH – Hour
mm – Minute
Notes: Use "LEFT/RIGHT" key to
switch parameters, use "UP/DOWN"
to set current date and time.
Date
Stamp
Off
Date
Date/Time
Select Date/Time if you want the date
& time imprinted in every photo.
Select Date if you want the date
imprinted in every photo.
Select Off to stop the date & time
imprinted.
Timer
On
Off
Select On if you only want the camera
to work within a specified time period
every day. For instance, if the starting
time is set at 18:35 and the ending
time at 8:25, the camera will function
from 18:35 the current day to 8:25 the
next day. Outside the time period the
camera will not be triggered or take
photos/videos.
Time
Lapse
On
Off
If set On, the camera will
automatically take photos/videos
according to the set interval, regardless
of whether the PIR sensor has detected
any game. This is helpful when
observing cold-blooded animals like
snakes, or the process of flowering,
etc.
Note: Too small interval set in the
Time Lapse Settings will enable taking
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battery power and then reduce battery
life.
When Time Lapse is ON, please check
the PIR enable (next parameter) and
set to ON or OFF as you want.
Password
Set
On
Off
Set up a password to protect your
camera from unauthorized users.
Serial No.
On
Off
Select On to assign a serial number to
each camera you have. You can use
the combination of 4 digits to record
the location in the photos (e.g. 1234
for Yellow Stone Park). This helps
multi-camera users identify the
location when reviewing the photos.
SD Card
Storage
Stop saving
when full
Cycle
storage
Cycle storage means loop recording.
when the SD card is full, new pictures
and videos will overwrite the front of
the SD card and write from scratch.
The default option is stopping saving
when SD card is full.
Format
Yes
No
All files will be deleted after
formatting the SD card. Highly
recommend you format the SD card if
it has been used previously in other
devices. Caution: make sure wanted
files on the SD card have been backed
up first!
Default
Setting
Yes
No
Press OK to return all your previous
settings back to the manufacturer
default.
Version
Defined
Display the version of the camera.

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8. MOUNTING AND POSITIONING THE
CAMERA
8.1.MOUNTING
After you've set up the camera's parameters to your personal
preferences at home or in your trunk, you're ready to take it
outside and slide the power switch to "ON". When setting up the
camera for scouting game or other outdoor applications, you must
be sure to mount it in place correctly and securely. We
recommend mounting the camera on a sturdy tree with a diameter
of about 6 in. (15cm). To get the optimal picture quality, the tree
should be about 16-17 ft. (5 meters) away from the place to be
monitored, with the camera placed at a height of 2.5*3.5 ft.
(0.75-1 m). Also, keep in mind that you will get the best results at
night when the subject is within the ideal flash range, no farther
than 65' (20m) and no closer than 10' (3m) from the camera.
There are two ways to mount the camera: using the provided
adjustable web belt, or the tripod socket.
Using the adjustable strap: illustrates using the strap on the
camera.Push one end of the strap through the two brackets on
the back of the camera.Thread the end of the strap through the
buckle. Fasten the strap securely around the tree trunk by
pulling the end of the strap firmly so there is no slack
left(Figure 8). Note: it is not possible to use a cable lock (in the
upper part of the bracket) and the strap at the same time.
Using the tripod socket: The camera is equipped with a socket
at the bottom end to enable mounting on a tripod or other
mounting accessories with a standard UNC 1/4-20 thread screw
(user supplied).

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Figure 8: Mounting the Camera
8.2. SENSING ANGLE AND DISTANCE TEST
To test whether the camera can effectively monitor the area you
choose, this test is recommended to check the sensing angle and
monitoring distance of the camera.To perform the test:
Switch the camera to the SET mode.
Make movements in front of the camera at several positions
within the area where you expect the game or subjects to be.
Try different distances and angles from the camera.
If the motion indicator LED light (RED light) blinks, it
indicates that position can be sensed. If it does not blink, that
position is outside of the sensing area. NOTES: RED light for
PIR monitoring, BLUE light for taking photos or videos.
The results of your testing will help you find the best placement
when mounting and aiming the camera.The height away from the
ground for placing the device should vary with the animal size
appropriately. In general, 3 to 6 feet is preferred.
You can avoid potential false triggers due to temperature and
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heat source or nearby tree branches or brush (especially on windy
days).
DO NOT install the camera behind the glass window as that is not
possible to sense any motion. Avoid the camera toward to glass
object.
8.3. SWITCHING ON THE CAMERA
Once you switch to the ON mode, the motion indicator LED (blue)
will blink for about 15 seconds. This gives you time to close and
lock the front cover of the camera and then walk away. During
this time, the motion indicator LED will blink blue continuously.
After it stops blinking, the PIR is active, and any motion that is
detected by it will trigger the capture of photos or videos as
programmed in the SET Menu. Be sure you have read the
descriptions of the Picture No, Video Length, Interval and Sensor
Level parameters. Please note, the PIR is strongly sensitive to
ambient temperature. The greater the temperature difference
between the environment and your subject, the farther the possible
sensing distance. The average sensing distance is about 45 ft.
Before leaving the camera unattended, please check for the
following:
Are the batteries inserted with correct polarity and is their
power level sufficient?
Does the SD card have sufficient available space and is its
write-protection (lock) switch off?
Is the Power switch in the ON position? (do not leave it in
SET).
9. REVIEW PHOTOS OR VIDEOS
After you have setup, mounted and activated your CAMERA, you
will of course be eager to return later and review the images it has
captured for you. The camera stores photos and videos in the
folder \DCIM\100MEDIA in the SD card. Photos are saved with