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1. menu selections You are then able to view the images right there in the field and make any changes to the setup you want The controller also allows you to view photos from other brand trail cameras when the SD cards are inserted The camera can be aligned using Real Time Video Alignment that permits you to see what the camera sees Settings can also be changed to get more or less images by selecting one of 4 preset modes or you may access the powerful custom menu for settings such as multipicture event delay time lapse etc See Custom Camera Setup on page 18 for more information Things you need to get started 1 Camera 7 Stand offs Included with cameras and 2 Controller included in RCX Kit Li lon kits These are used to solidly position battery included the camera on uneven surfaces 3 8AA Batteries Leupold strongly Optional RCX Lockdown Security Plate Comes installed on RCX 2 only for use with Master Lock Python cable or for mounting with a single nail Available separately for ROX 1 recommends Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries especially for use in below freezing temperatures 4 2SD or SDHC cards one for the controller one for the camera up to Alkaline batteries can leak and damage 32GB capacity the camera if left unattended for extended periods especially during below freezing Accessories temperatures The RCX Trail Camera Warranty 5 Mounting strap comes with camera does not c2. in combination Activate both when you want to maximize the number of pictures The RCX 1 is equipped with only a 45 degree Sensor Sensitivity Auto Adjusts to higher sensitivity in hot weather when the air temp is closer to that of a deer s body It automatically sets to lower sensitivity when it is cooler to avoid small target triggers like birds and squirrels Manual Super high high medium and low e Set to super high sensitivity for maximum image count 32 GB SD cards and efficient power consumption can take more than 10 000 10 MP images While taking many pictures is possible it will make field downloading slower In instances where the SD card is nearly full it may make more sense to change cards rather than to download Set to a lower setting if you are getting false triggers or pictures of animals farther away than you want Operation Hours The camera can be set to run for a specific period of time to save batteries and to avoid triggers during periods where there is a lot of activity that you don t want to capture For example people and pets in your yard during he day when you are trying to capture night activity The camera can be set to un during only daylight hours to avoid he power consumption of night pictures hat require the IR LED flash Night Pictures The camera automatically activates night mode when the light sensor tells it that there is not enough light for pictures without the IR
3. the original owner and is not transferable Leupold amp Stevens Inc requires that after 30 days of purchase any customer returns of RCX Trail Cameras or Camera Components other than those still in sealed factory packaging be sent directly to Leupold amp Stevens Inc for warranty inspection and evaluation For warranty service please contact Technical Services first at 1 800 LEUPOLD When instructed to do so send your product to Leupold amp Stevens Inc ATTN Product Service 14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway Beaverton OR 97006 r Leupold amp Stevens Inc 1 800 LEUPOLD 503 526 1400 www leupold com PO Box 688 Beaverton OR 97075 0688 14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway Beaverton OR 97006 5790 USA Part 112161 ArtworldH12163B
4. E The camera has to have been powered up for 30 seconds before it will take pictures This does include time during set up so after alignment it is usually ready to go If you want to avoid taking pictures of yourself leaving the area power the camera off and on Custom Camera Setup Use the custom mode to refine settings Night amp day settings are modified seperately so be sure to set them both Automatic Camera Type Detection The controller will automatically detect the type of camera and will only offer settings that are available with that model If there is no camera connected RCX 1 or RCX 2 can be chosen on the opening screen Video Picture Select whether the camera will take video or still images Resolution 3 MP to 10 MP for RCX 2 3 MP to 8 MP for RCX 1 Video 320x240 or 640x480 Video settings Video FPS 15 or 30 Video frames per second determines how smoothly the video runs The higher the number the better the video but the greater the file size Video Length 5 to 60 seconds Lower values are recommended for smaller SD cards and for quick field downloads Dual Sensor Technology DST Only the RCX 2 has DST which uses both a 45 sensor and a 10 sensor The 10 sensor provides the longest 45 range and the 45 sensor provides a more forgiving wide sensor angle that nearly covers the 54 field of view of the camera The camera can be setup to use either of the sensors or both
5. IL IE U IP OLD A AMERICA S OPTICS AUTHORITY TM TRAIL CAMERA SYSTEM USER MANUAL Contents inki oo MTeoR EEE EE 3 Things you need to get started rere eee keke kk tenen 4 Controller Setup sse teneret nter ntn nter ttntt tnter tenens 5 Camera sepes ULL 10 Battery Guideline sse tette nte tnter tnt 11 Camera Operation Setups 1 ci ei ROREM MRRIRNOREREE 12 Camera Setup with Preset Modes 13 DST Dual Sensor Technology erret 14 Camera Mounting CUSTOM Camera Setup cc 18 Using an External Power Source c eccesessesessesecesesseeeseestesestssesessesneaeeteaseneaeens 21 Downloading Mages siz sc5sc2i20ccicscs cscs cscsccecscascsccsdsccsdsccsdsccsdscsscscssdscssducssducuests 22 Troubleshooting sse nennen tette tette ntt 24 Introduction The RCX Trail Camera System is designed to support the use of many cameras and a single controller The camera system is simple high quality and durable so you can place many cameras in the field and quickly and easily access them to change setups use Real Time Video Alignment and to download images The system works by the camera capturing images and storing them on an SD card that you install The controller also takes an SD card up to 32 GB When you connect the controller to the camera with the USB cable you can download images from the camera to the controller with just a couple of quick
6. SD card models It is possible for an approved SD card model to fail Try reformatting the SD card as well using the controller setup menu Format SD card is at the bottom of this menu Try new batteries It is possible though unlikely for new batteries to be faulty The controller does not recognize the camera when the USB cable is ern in Verify that the camera is powered on ji is the On position of the switch 2 Ifthe batteries are not fresh replace the batteries 3 Verify that all batteries are installed in the correct orientation The flat negative end of the batteries should all be placed against the coil spring side in 4 the battery cartridge 5 Verify that all batteries are of the same type 6 Be sure the battery cartridge is completely installed and the latch is snapped into place The bottom door should be securely closed to ensure good contact My pictures are foggy 1 Check to make sure the sun is not shining directly into the camera lens Realign as needed 2 Ataboutthe same time of day when the foggy pictures are occurring connect the controller to the camera and select the View Camera icon to activate Real Time Video Alignment 3 Check the camera lens window to see if it is dirty Clean if needed with a soft cloth or a cotton swab with alcohol or lens cleaning fluid applied DO NOT USE ACETONE OR ANY OTHER SOLVENT DOING SO WILL DAMAGE THE VIEWING WINDOW AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY My pictur
7. Saver Mode SD Card NN Camera Setup 1 nstall an SD card An SD card from another device may already contain iles that will reduce the number of photos you can take To optimize the operation of the camera s SD card ormat it using the controller This can be done in the controller setup menu and by selecting Format SD Card from the bottom of the menu This will erase all SD Card contents Once the SD card is formatted insert it into the camera 2 Open the access door and remove he AA battery cartridge ad nsert 8 batteries with the negative nsert the loaded battery cartridge into the camera with the contact side going in first until the catch snaps into place Be sure to close he bottom door securely after all setup is complete to ensure good contact pressure flat end against the contact spring Connect the controller to the Turn power on I position The camera won t take pictures for 30 seconds after powered on or with the USB cable still connected to both the controller and the camera camera with the USB cable Allow several seconds for the controller to recognize the camera When properly connected the controller will show a camera status box at the bottom of the screen Battery Guideline Ideally use only Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries or the RCX Rechargeable Battery Pack especially for cold weather use and night time photos amp video Alkaline b
8. ameras to ensure all folders are easy to S z ge x x 5 3 connect the controller to the camera differentiate E ESS M A dou 3 with the USB cable 6 Select Save and press Best Picture Mode RCX 1 8MP OFF OFF pst 48 LED Auto 2 Select Setup Camera from the 7 Press As you exit the custom ROR JUMP main menu Press settings an Update camera Most Picture Mode 48 LED Super High 3 Press until Custom Setting is alert window appears Press to Power Saver Mode 3MP or f 5min ost 36LED Auto highlighted Press upload the changes you made This Day Night 4 Press Q twice to move to Page 2 ph be ee Normal Video Mode 640x480 OFF 5 min DST 36 LED Auto then Press Q to move to the menu amera SUP Ome 30fps 5 sec E For custom camera settings see Custom Camera Setup on page 18 DST Dual Sensor Technology MAXIMUM TRIGGER RANGES E 54 Camera 90ft Lens Angle Dual Sensor Technology DST delivers a more complete picture of game activity in your area Select the wider 45 sensor from Custom Menu with a range of 45 feet ideal for larger areas or select the narrower 10 sensor with a range of 90 feet for use with a specific landmark or feeder Both sensors can also be active at the same time by selecting DST Only the RCX 2 features this ground breaking technology Camera Mounting Select a place to hang the camera usually a tree Avoid or remove any obstruct
9. atteries are adversely affected by reezing temperatures and high power drain applications regardless of what device they are used in ever mix battery types Alkaline i MH Lithium or mAh rating ever try to recharge a battery that is not labeled as rechargeable Use only the recommended charger or rechargeable batteries Always replace all batteries at the same time Do not attempt to use only 4 batteries 8 batteries are required or the RCX cameras to function Follow the battery manufacturer s recommendations for storage handling and disposal Camera Operation Setup Camera Setup with Preset Modes If you are using multiple RCX Cameras Press to select Camera Name 1 Goto Camera Setup 3 Select from the 4 preset modes the it is recommended to give each camera then press 2 Press setting that is closest to what you a unique name the first time it is set 5 Select characters from the keyboard want Press up This will name the folder where the J evin are stored which includes the a m nOD c Automatically r put the character The Selected Settings camera name for easy sorting after name must be between 3 and With PreserModas 8 A E 5 K e Q Lu downloading from multiple cameras 10 characters long 8e sure the di l 5 a H x Naming camera first 3 characters are unique between DST only available E 9 Ze 5 2 i with RCX 2 a 225 E 1 With the camera powered on c
10. d on the SD card installed in the controller Downloading Images from the Controller to the Computer Plug the USB into a computer and view the images taken on a computer screen The controller acts as an external drive and allows you to move files from the controller to a computer in the same way Viewing Images on a TV Plug the USB cable into a TV or any other device with a USB port that supports mass storage devices and use the TV controls to navigate through the images to view them on the TV Viewing Images on SD Cards from Other Cameras The controller can be used to view any images in the field that are stored on an SD card using the industry standard DCIM file storage format Simply insert the SD Card from another brand camera and select the View SD icon Troubleshooting The camera is not taking pictures or is only taking pictures some of the time 1 Connect the controller to the camera and and look at the camera status window This shows the camera s battery status and SD capacity remaining Replace batteries if needed Empty format or replace SD card if needed If the custom mode was used to set up the camera make sure both day and night settings have been set for the menu items that allow this Ensure the hours of operation are set to 24hr Try a different SD card A faulty SD card will cause either the controller or the camera to not function properly See our web site for a list of approved
11. e buckle Pull the straps just snug enough to keep the camera in place but to still allow the camera position to be adjusted Connect the controller to the camera with the USB cable Select the Preview Camera Icon the red deer from the main menu to activate Real Time Video Alignment You can now check the raming of your picture through the controller by seeing exactly where he camera is pointed Think about how tall antlers might be and make sure to not cut them off at the top of he frame Avoid framing too much sky in the picture as the exposure of he camera will compensate for this brightness and foreground images will be dark This will also set the night time IR filter to the proper position to start taking photos Unplug the USB cable from the camera You can verify that the camera is working properly by covering the light sensor which is in the small hole above the Leupold medallion on the front left side the camera Wave your hand in front of the camera and you ll see the IR LEDs illuminate A click of the IR filter moving into position for night pictures may also be heard This movement typically occurs only twice per day once in the morning and once at night The camera will not start taking photos until the USB cable is unplugged from the controller before securing the door and walking away This uses the 30 second power buffer to allow time to get out of the camera s sensor reach NOT
12. es are black amp white and overexposed 1 Check the light sensor to and make sure it is unobstructed The light sensor is located on the front of the camera on the left side just above the Leupold medallion If it is obstructed the camera will set itself to always take night pictures My camera is taking the correct type of images in day or night only but not both 1 Verify that you entered both day and night settings for the menu items that allow this My flash range 1 The RCX Cam is getting shorter over time era System is designed to reduce IR LED power when the batteries get low in order to extend the life of the batteries To restore a longer flash range install resh batteries My camera is not taking night pictures or videos 1 Use Energizer taking night vi Ultimate Lithium batteries or an external power source when deo or when using the 48 LED setting in the RCX 2 2 When batteries get very low The RCX Trail Camera is designed to take only day pictures in order to extend the useful life of the batteries Replace the batteries to restore full unctionality One Year Limited Warranty Leupold RCX Trail Camera is warranted by the Leupold Electronics Warranty and are protected from defects in materials and workmanship for ONE YEAR from the date of purchase The warranty is void if damage results from unauthorized repair alteration misuse or battery leakage The warranty is given solely to
13. flash It will then activate the IR LEDs and take black and white night images Set different night settings for your camera by selecting the night tab in the custom menu and selecting settings to be applied during these night shots only For ease of operation some settings cannot be customized separately for night shots Time Lapse The Time Lapse feature allows the camera to automatically take a picture at intervals you select in the input menu This allows movement to be captured beyond the trigger range In addition the very long intervals can be used for documenting changes like a plant growing or the change of seasons Time Lapse is great for food plots where there is constant activity and you don t want to miss far targets or take multiple pictures of the same animal Event Delay The Event Delay feature sets the camera to ignore triggers for a time after a picture is triggered This is to avoid taking too many pictures of one animal Tip use with multi picture mode to snap a couple of pictures to make sure you get a good one then wait for the next animal Time Lapse and Event Delay cannot be used at the same time Camera Name Enter a unique name for each camera Your image folder names will incorporate a part of the camera name This will make organizing your image files easier when you get home See Downloading images section on page 22 Picture Stamp Set each piece of information to stamp o
14. ions 1 Locate the camera where sun does not shine straight into the camera or best exposure results 2 Mount the camera at a distance above the ground at a height similar o that of the target and with the camera view parallel to the ground This is especially important when using the 10 sensor alone The sensor zone is a cone so if you angle it toward the ground the sensor range may end on the ground short of where your targets will pass 3 Itis best to set the camera up where the most likely target movement is not coming straight toward the camera since the PIR sensors work by comparing changes in temperature between 2 side by side elements The Lock Down Security Plate attached to the RCX 2 is for use with a Master Lock Python cable to prevent theft A Lock Down Security Plate for the RCX 1 is available and is sold separately from the unit Run the strap through the slots Separate the buckle and thread the loose end of the strap through the loose buckle half Preadjust to a little larger than the selected tree 7 If the surface against the camera is very uneven use the included standoffs to adjust the contact points on the back of the camera as needed Three points of contact are best for stability and adjustment Stack them for more height and fine tune the final angle with the adjusting screw at the top of the camera after mounting Wrap the strap around the tree and connect th
15. n your picture individually 1 Camera Name Moon Phase Date Time Barometric Pressure RCX 2 only bn g S Temperature 6 File Name Using an External Power Source A cable for connecting an external 12V battery to a camera is included in the kits A car or motorcycle battery can be used provided that it produces 12V and has external terminals that can be safely connected with the provided clamps Insert the plug into the bottom of the camera by opening the rubber sealed 12V jack cover Be sure to connect the red clamp to the positive terminal and the black clamp to the negative terminal Downloading Images From the Camera to the Controller Connect the controller to the camera with the USB cable Select the Download Images from Camera icon and press The next menu will show you two options Download which downloads the photos and leaves them on the camera or Download and Delete which downloads the photos and deletes them from the camera Once one of the options is selected press The controller will begin downloading and will show a count of how many images there are to download and the percent complete If it appears downloading is going to take longer than you want to wait open the bottom door and remove the SD card Insert it into the controller for viewing and sorting the images or change SD cards and wait until you get home to view the images Select the View SD icon to view images store
16. over damage from battery leakage or kit 6 USB Cable included with kits and with controllers Controller Set Up Lanyard Hole Mini USB Port Cover Battery Door 3 TFT Thin Film Transistor Screen Power Button SD Card Slot Door A controller must only be set once but is necessary to set the date and time and to access the features of your RCX Camera Every time a new camera is set up the time synchronizes with the controller as soon as it is plugged in with the USB cable The first time the controller is powered up the first screen presented is the Time Date screen To access this screen again later you will find this selection in the Setup Controller menu This screen will again be the first screen presented any time you allow the battery to go dead for more than 24 hours The Lithium lon battery is already installed in the controller The controller battery should be charged for a minimum of 2 hours before use however it is preferable to charge it at least 16 hours to ensure long hours of use and to prevent short battery life To charge the RCX Controller Battery plug the appropriate end of the USB cable into the controller then plug the other end into a computer the wall charger or the car charger provided Before going into the field verify that the controller is properly charged Navigate through the controller menus by arrowing to the desired selection On menu items with Q to
17. the right of the text press the right arrow to access the next level down in the menu Press to select a menu choice Delete Q and zoom fA Ware used only when viewing images on the SD card Use to back out one menu level Brightness The display brightness of the controller can be adjusted This is recommended when lighting conditions change dramatically Time Date 2010 01 01 15 23 Hemisphere Northern Time Date Time is in 24 hour time Temp Unit c only The default date format is YYYY Language Engish DD MM but can be changed to other Controller Version m formats Format SD Card Temp Unit Switch between F or C Hemisphere Set the appropriate hemisphere The United States and Canada are in the Northern Hemisphere Australia New Zealand and South Africa are in the Southern Hemisphere This makes the orientation of the moon phase images correct for your location Language The controller menus can be displayed in any of the following languages English German Finnish French Italian Russian Spanish or Swedish BOTTOM ACCESS DOOR CLOSED Cover Retaining Screw 12V Jack Cover BOTTOM ACCESS DOOR OPEN Battery Pack 12V Jack Power Switch 1 4 20 Tripod Stud Mount USB Port Cover USB Port SD Card Slot Battery Pack Latch Camera Status RCX 1 Camera Info Power
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