AM-3250 Camo Cam HD User Manual
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1. when no flash is required the KeepGuard Cam 7 SZ KeepGuard e can function with much less current gt 400mA Please use a compatible power source cable not provided to connect the external DC power source with the power input jack of the KeepGuard Cam making sure that the polarity is correct Note The power connector is a 4 0x1 7mm coaxial DC power plug with positive tip inside pin polarity Radio Shack P 274 1532 or equivalent If both an external power source is connected and batteries are installed the KeepGuard Cam will be powered by the external power source When the batteries become weak the low battery indicator LED will glow blue indicating the batteries should be changed Inserting the SD Card The KeepGuard Cams have 32MB internal memory which can hold only about 18 photos 12MP resolution This is handy for testing and getting familiar with the camera but you will no doubt want to leave the camera unattended for longer than a day so using an SD card is recommended Insert the SD card with the camera s power switch in theOFF position before beginning to operate the camera Don t insert or remove the SDcard when the power switch is in the ON position The KeepGuard Cam uses a standard SD Secure Digital memory card to save photos in jpg format and or videos in asf format SD and SDHC High Capac ity cards up to a maximum 32GB capacity are supported Before inserting the SD card into the card slo2. 20 MOUNTING AND POSITIONING the KEEPGUARD CAM Mounting After you ve set up the camera s parameters to your personal preferencesat home or in your truck you re ready to take it outside and slide thepower switch to ON When setting up the KeepGuard Cam for scouting game or other outdoor applications you must be sure to mount it in place correctly and securely We recommend mounting the KeepGuard Cam 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 5 6 5 ft 1 5 2 m Also keep in mind that you will get the best results at night when the subject is within the ideal lash range no farther than 45 14m and no closer than 10 3m from the camera There are two ways to mount the KeepGuard Cam using the provided adjustable web belt or the tripod socket Using the adjustable web belt Fig 5 illustrates using the web belt on the KeepGuard Cam Push one end of the belt through the two brackets on the back of the KeepGuard Cam Thread one plastic buckle part onto each end of the belt Fasten the belt securely around the tree trunk by clicking the buckle ends together after tightening the belt so there is no slack left Fig 5 Attaching the Belt 21 S KeepGuard Using the tripod socket The camera is equipped with a socket at the bottom end to enable mounting on a tripod
3. Highlight the Delete Current or Delete All option then press OK Next select Yes and pres OK to erase only the last displayed photo or video if you selected Delete Current or every photo and video file on the card if you selected Delete All or select No and press OK to cancel the operation without deleting any files NOTE after deleting a picture or a video file the deleted files can t berestored It is also possible to delete all files from the card by using the Format parameter O Delete Corrent te Cor mt A ETE D Reviewing Images Directly From the SD Card This is the most popular method of viewing images Since unmounting the camera and taking it to your computer isn t very convenient you mayfind it easier to just take the card out By removing the SD card swapping it for a new empty card if you like and taking it to your home or campsite to view the images by using an SD card reader user supplied connected to your computer some computers and TVs have a built in SD card slot you can leave the camera in place ready to capture more images Once connected the card reader works the same way as described below please read that section if you have any problem finding your files 25 ES KeepGuard Reviewing Images by Connecting the Camera to a Computer You can always unmount the entire camera from the tree and connect its USB port to a computer it will be recognized as
4. TV monitor See playing Back Photos Videos for more details USING THE SETUP MENU TO CHANGE SETTINGS The main purpose of the SETUP mode is to allow you to change the settings of the camera s parameters 15 diferent ones are available so your KeepGuard Cam operates exactly the way you want it to You will do this by entering the SETUP Menu and pressing the keys below the LCD display which will show you each parameter and its setting 13 SZ KeepGuard Changing Parameter Settings in SETUP Mode A wide range of options or parameters are provided to allow you to set the KeepGuard Cam to your operational preferences To change the setting of any parameter you must first switch to the SETUP mode Once in SETUP mode pressing the MENU button will allow you to select any parameter and change its setting The name of the parameter and its current setting will be shown on the LCD Pressing the RIGHT or LEFT key scrolls to the next or previous parameter RIGHT key to move on to the next parameter and LEFT key to go back to the previous parameter and pressing the UP or DOWN key lets you select a diferent setting for the currently displayed parameter Once you have selected your preferred new setting for a parameter press the OK button to save the new setting actually change it When have are finished changing the settings of one or more parameters press MENU again to exit the SETUP menu MENU can also be pressed anytime you want to canc
5. a removable disk without the need to install any drivers or software When using a PC or Mac to view photos or video clips first connect the device to the computer with the supplied USB cable Then use commercial software with an image browser feature or an image browser included with the PC s operating system to view images saved on the SD card in the folder DCIM 100EK113 Each new image or video will be numbered incremen tally in order of the time it was captured For example you will see file names such as PICTO001 JPG or PICTOO01 ASF Through the file format suffix you can distinguish whether the file is a still photo with suffix jog or a video with suffix asf ASF video iles may require additional software for viewing on a Mac The KeepGuard Cam supports 3 kinds of file system formats FAT12 FAT16 and FAT32 The default value is FAT16 to save photos and videos Here are some related notes You don t need to be concerned about the file system format of the KeepGuard Cam unless your equipment has problems reading the SD card If this happens please format the SD card with the KeepGuard Cam or in your computer first and then insert the card into your KeepGuard Cam and try again 26 X KeepGuard The default file system format of the KeepGuard Cam is FAT16 which most computers can read If you format an SD card for the KeepGuard Cam in your computer you should choose the file system format FAT16 Normally
6. near water will make the camera take images with no subject in them Try aiming the camera over ground 4 Try to avoid setting the camera up on small trees that are prone to being moved by strong winds 5 Remove any limbs which are right in front of the camera lens PIR Sensor LED Flashes Doesn t Flash 1 When the camera is in the Setup mode a special LED on the front of the camera will flash when it senses motion This is for setup purposes only and will help the user aim the camera 2 During use the LED will not flash when the camera takes an image This is to help keep the camera hidden from game LCD Screen Issues 1 LCD screen powers on but no text is present a After moving the switch from Off to Setup or On makesure that the switch is correctly in position to ensure the proper mode avoid positions between two modes 32 X KeepGuard b Do not move the switch directly from On to Setup always move the switch all the way down to Off first then back up to Setup 2 LCD screen shows a faint black line after turning from Setup to On a The LCD will turn off when you slide the switch to the On position In some cases this black line will appear and then fade in about 1 second This is normal and the camera will function properly 3 Screen comes on but then powers off a Make sure that you have installed the SD card correctly Camera won t retain settings 1 Make sure that you have been sa
7. 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 THE OFF ON AND SETUP MODES The KeepGuard Cam has three basic operational modes eOFF mode Power switch in the OFF position NO mode Power switch in the ON position LCD screen is off eSETUP mode Power switch at SETUP position LCD screen is on 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 if you connect the camera to a computer s USB port later to download your photos videos And of 10 X KeepGuard course when you are storing or not using the camera you will switch it to OFF Please note that even in the OFF mode the KeepGuard Cam still consumes power at a very low level There fore 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 ON Mode Anytime after the batter
8. or other mounting accessories with a standard 1 4 20 thread Sensing Angle and Distance Test To test whether the KeepGuard Cam can effectively monitor the area you choose this test is recommended to check the sensing angle and monitoring distance of the KeepGuard Cam To perform the test Switch the KeepGuard Cam to the SETUP mode Make movements in front of the camera at several positions within the area where you expect the game or subjects to be Try diferent distances and angles from the camera If the motion indicator LED light blinks it indicates that position can be sensed If it does not blink that position is outside of the sensing area The results of your testing will help you find the best placement when mounting and aiming the KeepGuard Cam 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 motion disturbances in front of the camera by not aiming it at a heat source or nearby tree branches or brush especially on windy days Switching ON the Camera Once you switch to the ON mode the motion indicator LED red will blink for about 10 seconds This gives you time to close and lock the front cover of the KeepGuard Cam and then walk away During this time the motion indicator LED will blink red continuously After it stops blinking the PIR is active and 22 X Kee
9. AM The KeepGuard Cam 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 12MP still photos or video clips The KeepGuard Cam consumes very little power less than 200mA in a stand by surveillance state This means it can deliver up to six months stand by operation time when the device is powered by eight AA alkaline batteries and up to twelve months utilizing lithium AA batteries Once motion in the monitored area is detected the digital camera unit will be triggered at once typically within one second and then automatically take photos or videos according to previously programmed settings The KeepGuard Cam is equipped with built in infrare LEDs that function as a flash so that it delivers clear photos or videos in black amp white even in the dark and it can take color photos or videos under sufficient daylight The KeepGuard Cam is designed for outdoor use and is resistant against water and snow e Applications The KeepGuard Cam can be used as a trail camera for hunting or scouting game It is also suitable for surveil lance usage SZ KeepGuard PARTS AND CONTROLS PARTS AND CONTROLS The KeepGuard Cam provides the following connections for external devices USB port SD card slot TV Out and external DC power in Fig 1 A three way power switch is used to s
10. FAT16 is recommended unless you have another image viewer that uses FAT12 or FAT32 format DOWNLOADING THE PHOTOS VIDEOS To download your photos videos to a PC or Mac first make sure the KeepGuard Cam power switch is in the OFF position Connect the supplied cable to the camera s USB port then directly to a main USB port on your computer do not use front panel keyboard USB ports or unpowered hubs The KeepGuard Cam will be recognized as a standard USB Mass Storage device this may take several seconds the first time you connect it If you would rather leave your camera in the woods and just pull its SD card out an SD card reader works the same way as described in this section once the card is inserted and the reader is connected to your computer With Windows XP or later you can then simply use the options in the pop up window to copy view or print your photos right On all Windows OS the KeepGuard Cam will also be listed as a Removable Disk if you open the My Computer window on Macs an icon will appear on your desktop The KeepGuard Cam s photo files are named 27 E KeepGuard PICTO001 JPG etc and are located in the DCIMMOOEK113 folder on this Removable Disk Video file names will end with ASF You may copy the photos videos to your hard drive as you would any file just copy paste or drag the file names or icons to your drive or desktop After the photos are copied to your hard drive you can disconnec
11. On that the photo was captured imprinted Low heat and more easily triggered by still photos on every photo select Of for no imprint motion and the Low setting makes it 18 19 E KeepGuard X KeepGuard Set Clock Set Timed Scan Set Video Sound Password Set Default Press OK and use the UP DOWN keys to change the setting and LEFT RIGHT keys to move to the next ield to set the hour 24 hr format only 00 midnight 12 noo and minute and then on the lower row the year month and date Turn Timed Scan recording mode on off When activated Timed Scan forces the camera to take photos or videos even when it is not triggered by a nearby live animal useful for constant monitoring of an area that might be far away from the camera The user can set the start and stop times for up to two independent blocks of Timed Scan recording as well as the interval time between each photo video Press on the camera will record the sound when in video mode Press off the sound will be closed Select on set a password then input the password Select off to close the password function Select Execute and press OK to restore all parameters to the original factory default settings If the camera is behaving oddly and you think you may have changed the setting for something accidently but aren t sure which one this will reset all parameters to their most commonly used or generic settings
12. camera could lockup if it is switched from ON to SETUP mode If this occurs simply move the switch to OFF and then push it up to SETUP again Fig 3 SETUP Information Screen standard display model shown nage Doze d 1 5D Card Status Mr a am come ote Mil IMI v NV mee i ding T TW Status pn YW U E I Time Stamp Date Meonth Day Y ear l Time Hour Mute Secil Nurnber of Images N Ae Available Space 12 X KeepGuard SETUP Mode Shortcut Keys Functions As mentioned earlier in Parts A Controls four of the keys below the LCD have secondary shortcut functions when the camera is switched to SETUP mode but the MENU 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 SETUP 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 or internal memory if no card is inserted The number of images taken counteron the bottom left of the LCD will increase by one If the display indicates SD PROTECTED when you press the SHOT key switch the camera OFF remove the SD card and slide its protect switch of Press the OK key to replay review or playback photos videos on the LCD connected
13. ces 4 Daytime photos or videos appear too bright a Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other light sources during the day 5 Photos with streaked subject a In some cases with low lighting conditions and fast moving subjects the 5MP or 8MP resolution settings may not perform as well as the 3MP setting b If you have multiple images where fast moving subjects produce streaks on the photo try the 3MP setting instead 6 Red green or blue color cast a Under certain lighting conditions the sensor can become confused resulting in poor color images b If this is seen on a consistent basis then the sensor may need servicing Please contact Keepguard customer service 7 Short video clips anot recording to the length set a Check to make sure that the SD card is not full b Make sure that the camera has good batteries in it Near the end of the battery life the camera may choose to record shorter video clips to conserve power 31 SZ KeepGuard Date Time Stamp not appearing on images Make sure that the Time Stamp parameter is set to On Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest 1 Check the Sensor Level PIR sensitivity parameter setting For warm environmental conditions set the Sensor Level to High and for cold weather use set the sensor for Low 2 Try to set your camera up in an area where there is not a heat source in the camera s line of sight 3 In some cases setting the camera
14. deo 23 X KeepGuard X KeepGuard Push MENU to delete an image Image delete mode works as described below To exit image review mode press the OK key Reviewing Images on an External Video Monitor A TV monitor can also be used to play back pictures or videos from the device Connect a TV monitor or a viewing device such as a digital picture frame that has a standard composite video input RCA jack to the KeepGuard Cam s TV Out mini jack using the supplied cable Then Put the power switch in SETUP mode switch to OFF first Press the OK key The most recently captured image will be shown on the video monitor For video clips press the SHOT RIGHT key to start playing press again to stop Press the UP key for the previous photo or video and the DOWN key for the next one When viewing images i 3 the total number of all images in the SD card and the index of the image are shown in the center of LCD and at the bottom of the video monitor respectively Press the OK key to return to live preview state SETUP mode when playback is finished Deleting Photos or Videos If you see a photo or video during playback on the LCD or video monitor that you want to delete it can be done easily without leaving SETUP mode Press the MENU key You will see the first Delete screen which lets you selects the option to delete only the currently displayed photo video or all 24 photos videos see below
15. el changing a parameter s setting after a new setting has been selected but OK has not been pressed yet After setting the parameters to your preferences be sure to move the switch to ON to begin actually taking photos or videos No images will be captured if the switch is left in the SETUP position unless you press the RIGHT Shot key after exiting the menu in fact the camera will power of automatically after a few seconds with no key pressed Fig 4 Selecting Parameter Settings 14 X KeepGuard PRESS MENU PRESS DOWN Mode Mode gt m Video m Video se ext Co se PRESS OK Mode gt Camera Video Set Exit EXAMPLES Changing the Settings of Some Common Param eters Following this page you will find tables listing all of the parameters found in the SETUP Menu along with their possible settings or range of settings and a detailed description of what the parameter controls and what the settings do If you read the previous section detailing how to select parameters and change their settings you 15 S KeepGuard should be able to dive right in find the parameter s you want and setup the camera to your preferences But maybe you d rather walk through an example or two first To change any parameter s setting always start with the power switch in the SETUP position After the LCD comes on press the MENU key The first parameter you will when you first enter the SETUP Me
16. elect the main operating modes OFF SETUP and ON Fig 2 A control key interface with six keys is primarily used in SETUP mode to select operational functions and param eters As shown in Fig 2 these keys are UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT OK and MENU Four of the keys can also perform a second function shortcut operations in SETUP mode in addition to their main function The DOWN key can be used to set theVideo mode movie camera icon and the UP key can set the camera to Photo mode still camera icon The RIGHT key also serves as the manual shutter SHOT button of the camera and the OK key switches the camera to the payback REPLAY mode These secondary functions are indicated by icons or text above the key as shown in Fig 2 X KeepGuard FRONT VIEW LED IR Flash Lens Lock Hole Motion Low Battery Indicator PIR Sensor Fig 1 Connections SD Card Slot DC In USB Por TV Out SZ KeepGuard Fig 2 Button and Switch Guide Cable to Battery Compartment LCD Screen OK Replay Up Camera Menu Left Down Video Right Shot Power Mode ay Switch INSTALLING THE BATTERIES and SD CARD Before you begin learning how to use your KeepGuard Cam 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 directio
17. gs start over at 60S E l xecute format a card that has been previously followed by used in other devices Caution Make 10S second Selects the length of time that the an additional sure you have downloaded and backed default with a camera will wait until it responds to Format No Yes step up any files you want to preserve first 60M minute any additional triggers from the PIR on color Press OK to execute then select Yes to1S second after an animal is first detected and viewer models and press OK again on color viewer range of settings remains within the sensor s range only models press MENU or select NO available During this user set ignore triggers then press OK to exit without Interval interval the camera will not capture formatting 60M 1M are set photos videos This prevents the penne pale romi ang up me 190 iiid Selects video standard format for increments redundant images Settings begin with r 59S 1S are setin 10 second default when parameter is TV Out Mey STE RE NTSC PAL standard is NTSC for the United one second first selected Note after setting down i i t ast 1S settings start over at 60M talap canada MEXICO Acia and nerements P g l South America PAL is used primarily in Europe Selects the sensitivity of the PIR sensor The High setting will make the Time Stamp Select On if you want the date amp time Sensor Level Normal High camera more sensitive to infrared only afects Off
18. hat the SD card is not full If the card is full the camera will stop taking images 2 Check the batteries to make sure that they are new alkaline or lithium AA batteries See note above about short battery life 3 Make sure that the camera power switch is in the On position and not in the Off or Setup modes 4 Make sure that you are using a good quality SD card in your camera Keepguard recommends SanDisk SD Cards up to 32GB 5 If the SD card has its write protect switch in the lock position the camera will not take images 6 If you have used an SD card in another device before inserting itin your KeepGuard Cam you might want to try formatting the card using the Format parameter in Setup mode make sure you have backed up any important files first as formatting will erase all previous files In some cases other devices may change the formatting of the SD card so that it will not work properly with the KeepGuard Cam 29 E KeepGuard Troubleshooting FAQ Camera won t power up 1 Make sure that you have installed at least 4 batteries the required minimum in the battery compartment starting at the top filling battery spaces 1 4 with no gaps Keepguard recommends using 8 Energizer Lithium AA batteries in all KeepGuard Cams 2 Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly observing proper polarity Always place the negative lat end of each battery in contact with the spring side of its slot i
19. ies and SD card have been inserted you can switch on the camera When the power switch is moved to the top position the camera will enter into the ON Live mode The motion indicator LED will blink red for about 10 seconds This interval allows time for you to close the KeepGuard Cam 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 KeepGuard Cam will take photos or videos automatically according to its current parameter settings when it is triggered by the PIR sensor s detection ofactivity in the area it covers You can either move the power switch directly from OFF to ON mode or stop at the SETUP position irst to change one or more settings then move the switch to ON after you have inished doing SO SETUP Mode In the SETUP mode you can check and change the settings of the KeepGuard Cam with the help of its built in LCD or a monitor connected to the TV out jack These settings found in the SETUP Menu let you change the photo or video resolution interval between photos switch the time imprint on etc Moving the power 11 ES KeepGuard switch to the SETUP 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 see Fig 3 below NOTE always move the power switch from OFF to SETUP mode It is possible that the
20. ion for still photos from e 3 to 12 megapixels Higher resolution 12M P Image Size xe produces better quality photos but only afects ey ES creates larger files that take up more still photos oM Pixel of the SD card capacity ills up faster 3M Pixel 12M is a good compromise between quality and file size Capture Selects how many photos are taken Number 1 Photo in se i i quence per trigger in Camera only afects 2 Photo mode Please also refer to still photos 3 Photo the Interval parameter 17 SZ KeepGuard X KeepGuard Selects video resolution in pixels per less sensitive to heat and motion The Video Size 1280x720 frame Higher resolution produces High setting can be useful when he better quality videos but creates larger ambient temperature is warm making it only afects 640x480 Se video clips 320x240 files that take up more of the SD card more difficult for the sensor to detect capacity fills up faster 640x480 is animals and the Low setting may help VGA video in standard 4 3 format in cold weather if the camera is being triggered too often by anything warmer 108 d Sets length per captured video clip than the surroundings Video Length def aen Settings begin with 10 second default only afects bdo us when parameter is first selected After e 5S to 60S Deletes erases all files stored on a video clips stepping down to 5S video length l possible range card to prepare it for reuse Always settin
21. l al im went ERES JA TERTE 1 MEGA PIXEL DIGITAL SCOUTING CAMERA 12 M ga pixel L Appareil photo num rique de Scoutisme Digitale uberwachungs kamera mit 12MP X KeepGuard fre CE RoHS BY BA 40 Black mie B KG 760EB B KG 760EV B KG 760NB B KG 760NV X KeepGuard TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Introduction General Description Applications Parts and Controls Installing the Batteries and SD Card Loading Batteries Using an External Power Source Inserting the SD Card Using the KeepGuard CAM The OFF ON and SETUP Modes OFF Mode ON Mode SETUP Mode SETUP Mode Shortcut Keys Functions Using the SETUP Menu to Change Settings Changing Parameter Settings in SETUP Mode EXAMPLES Changing the Settings of Some The SETUP Menu Parameters and Settings List w Descriptions Mounting and Positioning the KEEPGUARD CAM Mounting Sensing Angle and Distance Test Switching ON the Camera ONIN Ch BPW Ut Lu bech besch bech bech bech bech eee Uu P LA Lu be ben co coc I7 21 21 22 22 ES KeepGuard Playing Back Deleting the Photos Videos Reviewing on the LCD Deleting Photos or Videos Reviewing Images Directly from the SD Card Reviewing Images by Connecting the Camera to a Computer Downloading the Photos Videos Troubleshooting FAQs Technical Speciications 23 24 24 29 26 2 28 33 X KeepGuard INTRODUCTION 9 General Description About the KEEPGUARD C
22. ns and cautions X KeepGuard Loading Batteries After opening the two latches on the right side of the KeepGuard Cam you will see that the KeepGuard Cam has eight battery slots Starting at the top of the battery compartment slots 1 2 3 and 4 form one group while slots 5 6 7 and 8 form the other group each providing 6 volts in parallel For maximum battery life you should install a full set of eight batteries The KeepGuard Cam may also be operated by just four batteries installed in the top group only see right starting at slot 1 Battery life will be shorter with 4 batteries but the camera will operate normally Whether you use 4 or 8 be sure to insert each battery with correct polarity negative or flat end against the long spring of each battery slot Keepguard recommends using eight new lithium AA Energizer brand or alkaline AA batteries NiMh Rechargeable batteries can also be used but they might have a shorter life span due to their reduced efficiency over time and at low temperature It is also possible to use a lead acid external battery cell with 6V output or suitable AC adapter see below for more details ANM Using an External Power Source optional user provided Optionally you can connect an external 6V DC power source to the DC In jack at the bottom of the KeepGuard Cam It is recommended to use a power source with a current output greater than 1000mA However during bright daytime operation
23. nside the camera 3 After moving the switch from Off to Setup or On make sure that the switch is correctly in position to ensure the proper mode avoid positions between two modes 4 Do not move the switch directly from On to Setup alway move the switch all the way down to Off first then back up to Setup Still Photo and or Video Quality Problems 1 Night photos or videos appear too dark a Check the battery indicator icon to see if battery power is full The flash will stop operating near the end of the battery life b You will get the best results when the subject is within the ideal flash range no farther than 45 14m from the camera Subjects may appear too dark at greater distances c Please note that when the Capture Number parameter is set higher than 1 Photo or with very short Interval settings some images may appear darker than others due to the quick response and rapid retriggering of the camera allowing less time for the 30 X KeepGuard flash to fully recharge before firing again 2 Daytime photos or videos appear too dark a Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other light sources during the day as this may cause the auto exposure to produce darker results 3 Night photos or videos appear too bright a You will get the best results when the subject is within the ideal flash range no closer than 10 3m from the camera Subjectsmay appear too light at closer distan
24. nu is Mode To change it from its default setting of Camera still photos to Video shoot video clips press the DOWN key to highlight Video color viewer models Press the OK key to execute Set the new setting you ve selected for this parameter Now press the RIGHT key to move to another parameter in the Menu Pressing it four times will take you to Video Length Try using the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the range of settings then press OK to lock in your setting for the length of each video clip the camera shoots Pressing the RIGHT key several more times will get you to the Default Set parameter Highlight or select Execute using UP or DOWN and press OK to restore all parameters including the Mode and Video Length parameters you changed a minute ago back to their original factory default settings The default settings for each parameter are indicated in bold type in the SETUP Menu tables on the next several pages 16 X KeepGuard Be sure to set the current date and time using the Set Clock parameterif you choose to change the Time Stamp parameter setting to On since that will tell the camera to imprint the date and time on each of the images it captures The SETUP Menu Parameters and Settings List w Descriptions p t Settings arameter 2L Bold default Description Selects whether still photos or video clips are captured when the camera is triggered Camera or Video Selects resolut
25. pGuard any motion that is detected by it will trigger the capture of photos or videos as programmed in the SETUP Menu Be sure you have read the descriptions of the Capture Number Video Length Interval and Sensor Level parameters Please note the sPIR is strongly sensitive to ambient temperature The greater the temperature diference 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 or DC power supply inserted connected with correct polarity and is the power level is suicient Does the SD card have sffuicient available space and is its write protection lock switch off s the Power switch in the ON position do not leave it in SETUP PLAYING BACK DELETING the PHOTOS VIDEOS After you have setup mounted and activated your KeepGuard Cam you will of course be eager to return later and review the images it has captured for you There are several diferent ways this can be done Reviewing Images on the KeepGuard Cam LCD Models with Color Viewer only Put the power switch in SETUP mode switch to OFF irst Push the OK Replay key to enter image review mode Use the UP DOWN keys to scroll through your photos or videos The right corner of the display will indicate JPG for still photos and a film icon for video iles Press the RIGHT Shot key to review a vi
26. t the KeepGuard Cam On Mac computers drag the disk that appeared on your desktop when the camera was connected into your Trash to eject itbefore disconnecting The jpg standard files from the KeepGuard Cam may be viewed and edited with any photo software you choose to use The asf video files may be viewed with Windows Media Player version 7 or later as well as other video playback programs that may have been supplied with your computer or are available online ASF video files may require additional software for viewing on a Mac Troubleshooting FAQ Battery life is shorter than expected 1 Battery life will vary with operating temperature and the numberof images taken over time Typically the KeepGuard Cam will be able to capture several thousand images before the batter ies die 2 Check to make sure you have used new alkaline or lithium batteries Keepguard recommends using 8 Energizer Lithium AA 28 X KeepGuard batteries in all KeepGuard Cams to obtain maximum battery life 3 Make sure that the power switch was turned to the On positio and that the camera was not left in Setup mode while in the field 4 Make sure that you are using a good quality name brand SD card in your camera Keepgurd recommends SanDisk brand SD Cards up to 32GB Our experience indicates that poor quality SD cards can sometimes reduce your KeepGuard Cam battery life Camera stops taking images or won t take image 1 Please make sure t
27. t after opening the camera s front cover please makesure that the write protect switch on the side of he card is off NOT in the Lock position Following describes how to insert and remove The SD card X KeepGuard Insert the SD card into the card slot with its label side upwards see above 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 SETUP mode the SD card icon displayed after switching to SETUP mode will have a lock symbol inside it in it if the caris locked Formatting the SD card by using the KeepGuard Cam s Format parameter before using it for the first time is recom mended especially when a card has been used in other devices see Changing Menu Parameter Settings for details 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 WARNING Be sure the camera s power is switched OFF before inserting or removing SD cards or batteries ES KeepGuard USING THE KEEPGUARD CAM Once you ve prepared your KeepGuard Cam by properly installing batteries and an SD card you could simply take it outside strap it to a tree switch it
28. ving the changes to any param eter settings that you made while in Setup mode by pressing OK after changing the setting If you don t save your new setting afterchanging it the camera will continue to use the original default setting for that parameter KG760 KG761 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 5Megapixel Color CMOS tes sd Fz FOV 40 Auto IR Cut Remove at night IR Flash Range 36 45 12m 15m Display Screen 1 5 inch Std B amp W Display 2 4 inch Color Display Memory Card SD or SDHC Card Maximum capacity 32GB Internal RAM 32M 33 S KeepGuard S KeepGuard l 12MP 4000x3000 8MP 3264x2448 Operating Temperature 20 60 C Storage temperature 30 70 C 5M 2592X1944 3M 2048X1536 Operating Humidity Security Authentication FCC CE RoHs WEEE Triggering Interval 1sec 60min programmable Shutter Speed 1 10 1 2000sec Shooting Numbers 1 3 programmable TV out AVI USB SD card holder 6V DC external 34 35
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