Zopu SL122M User manual

Zopu Trail Camera
Model: SL122M
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
V3.2

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.
In case of any further questions or concerns, please get in touch
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. IMPORTANT NOTE...................................................... 1
2. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................2
2.1. ABOUT THE CAMERA......................................2
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
7. ADVANCED SETTINGS ............................................11
8. MOUNTING AND POSITIONING THE CAMERA .. 16
8.1. MOUNTING..................................................... 16
8.2. SENSING ANGLE AND DISTANCE TEST...... 17
8.3. SWITCHING ON THE CAMERA.....................18
9. REVIEW PHOTOS OR VIDEOS ................................19
10. TROUBLESHOOTING / FAQ................................... 19
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................25
12. WARRANTY ............................................................. 27
13. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT .........................28

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1. IMPORTANT NOTE
Require eight (8) 1.5V AA Alkaline or Lithium batteries (not
included). We recommend the use of Energizer AA Lithium
batteries in this camera to obtain maximum battery life.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix battery type.
Rechargeable AA batteries are NOT recommended as the lower
voltage they produce can cause operational issues.
Remove batteries when the camera is NOT in use.
Require a regular SD memory card, up to 32GB (not included).
We recommend using SanDisk 32GB SDHC/Class10 memory
cards in the camera to obtain the best performance. Format the
SD card before use by the “Format” command in the camera
MENU settings.
Before use, please remove the protective films on the front of
the camera to get the best performance.
* TROUBLESHOOTING *
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.
If your unit is still having trouble, please feel free to contact us.

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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 20MP still photos), or video clips
with sound.
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
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 20MP still photos) or full
HD video clips with sound recording. The camera 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 65ft/20m 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)

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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 82ft/25m, Wide detection angle 120°when
side motion sensors enabled, Wide view angle 90°
Date, Time, Temperature & Moon Phase Imprint in the
pictures
Timer (Operation hours), Time Lapse, Serial Number,
Lockable and password protected, Loop Recording
IP66 Waterproof. The camera is designed for outdoor use
and is resistant against rain and snow
Support SD/SDHC memory card up to 32GB (user supplied)
Extremely long in-field battery life up to six months in
standby 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, farm, 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

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in front view (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Front View
The camera provides the following connections for external
devices: Mini USB port and regular SD card Holder (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).
LED
Indicators
IR LEDs
Lock Hole
Side PIR
Motion Sensor
Lens
Center PIR
Motion Sensor
Side PIR
Motion Sensor
Mic
Tripod Base
1/4" - 20
SD Card
Holder
DC 6V/1~2A
Plug 4.0x1.7mm
Mini USB Port

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Figure 3: Back View
The camera has a 2.4inch built-in LCD color 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 compartment supported (Figure 4).
Figure 4: Inside View
Figure 5: Keypad and Shortcut
Color
Screen
Battery
Compartment
and Cover
Operation
Buttons
Strap Hole
Lock
Buckle
RIGHT Key as
Manual Shutter
("SHOT")
UP Key as
Video Mode
DOWN Key as
Camera Mode
OK Key as
Playback Mode
Power Switch

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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") 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 insert each battery with correct polarity (negative or
"flat" end against the long spring of each battery slot).
The camera takes 1.5V AA Lithium or Alkaline batteries. We
recommend using 1.5V Lithium AA batteries (Energizer brand)
to get maximum batteries lifetime. NiMH Rechargeable can

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also be used, but they might have a shorter life span due to their
reduced efficiency over time and at low temperature.
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 work at daytime.
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 regular 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).