Uway MB500 - TrailCamPro
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1. Page 10 Page 11 BA UWAY GSM SETUP GSM Send Mode C Custom Num 1 Daily Report CoO instat Num 10 Send Via MMS GPRS Sending Email Send To C Email When ihis option is selected you need to set a Max Num Max Number defines the maximum pictures that will be sent within 24 hours For instance 20 means the camera will only send the first 20 pictures within 24 hours regardless of the actual number of pictures captured that day Note The Max Num cannot exceed 199 in Instant mode e CUSTOM to send the pictures at a user defined time in one day BA uway GSM SETUP X GSM Send Mode C Off C Instant Num fio Custom Num 10 Daily Report 09 30 Pal Bal Send Via C MMS GPRS Sending Email Send To C Email e When this option is selected you need to set Max Num same as above in lnstant and Send Time For example Max Num 10 and Send Time 18 30 the camera will send the first 10 pictures taken in that day at 18 30 Note The Max Num cannot exceed 50 in Custom mode e DAILY REPORT to send a SMS text message report at a user defined time The report includes total picture video number captured during the past 24 hours the battery level and remaining storage space BA UWAY GSM SETUP Send Mode C Off C Instant C Custom B Send Via Num Num Email Send Via Send To C2. Condensation may form on lens and electrical components when bringing into warm room from cold To avoid this first place camera inside a sealed plastic bag before bringing into warm room temperature If condensation forms remove SD card and batteries until camera is dry Remove batteries when storing camera Removing batteries from the camera during storage reduces the risk of battery acid leakage and battery drain Do not mix old and new batteries together in the camera LCD SCREEN Avoid exposing screen to direct sunlight or at high temperatures as LCD damage may occur Page 1 Antennae Color Display Battery Compartment SD Card Slot SIM Slot Snap Lock TT Padlock Padlock Hole TT Hole Snap Lock Ports amp Slots Control Buttons DC 6V Port Up Down Left Right USB Port Menu OK ON OFE SETUP CELLULAR INFORMATION This camera contains a GSM cellular module to transmit pictures directly from the camera to your cellular phone and or email address It supports MMS SMS E mail via GSM network It supports four network bands 850MHz 900MHz 1800MHz and 1900MHz A SIM card from a GSM provider is required to transmit photos Photos are transmitted via MMS or GPRS Cellular charges will apply for sending photos and potentially receiving photos emails Photos are compressed to 640 x 480 resolution to transmit over the network while the full mega pixel photo is saved to the SD card for future viewing Pa
3. low current is detected camera will automatically reduce the length of video ii Ensure batteries are fully charged ili Cold temperatures may decrease battery output resulting in reduction in video length Lithium batteries will help in colder weather 11 SD card is not recognized in camera i If the SD card is formatted on a computer or other camera it may not be recognized by this unit Use this camera to format the SD card ii Ensure that SD card is not greater than 32 GB in size ili Ensure SD card is not locked iv Try different brand of SD card for compatibility 12 SD card is inserted into another device i e camera and is not recognized SD card may be formatted differently than the other device i e camera can recognize The camera file system is generally compatible with other digital cameras however it is recommended not to use the same SD card in different cameras to avoid possible file system conflicts 13 Color or brightness is different between pictures at same time of day and during burst mode i Camera has sophisticated light metering calculations to optimize pictures in all settings light intensity may change between pictures causing differences in color and contrast ii During burst mode the first picture is taken quickly for fast trigger speed increased light metering occurs between first and second picture resulting in different color or brightness 14 Battery level on display is low despite using new batte
4. menu a Phone enter phone number using arrows yf Phone Number 1 Oi e on gt Page 18 6 b Email enter email address using arrows c Cellular Provider select your provider from the menu If your provider is not present you will need to use the Download Tool explained previously Set REMOTE CONTROL Enable set receiving time or Disable NOTE Explanations of the above settings are explained in greater detail previously in manual pg 9 18 Additional Notes Be sure your SIM card works on the GSM GPRS service This device supports four bands 850MHz 900MHz 1800MHz and 1900MHz If sending photos by MMS you will want an MMS picture messaging plan If sending photos by GPRS account you will want a Data plan on the SIM card There is a max limit on the number of pictures sent daily to your phone Please check the MAX number in Instant and Custom modes to set the desired number of pictures The signal strength of the mobile network may vary with location and time of day which may lead to failures in sending pictures Rain rainstorms or bad weather may cause poor signal reception Be sure to set up camera at a location with strong GSM network coverage Il GPS INPUT User can input a GPS coordinate read from a third party device such as a cellphone or a GPS device Once a GPS coordinate is input the GPS information will be written in the exif data of each picture taken User can organize pictures
5. not inserted properly The SD card needs to be inserted or reinserted to continue Turn switch to far right to access WORKING mode A blue LED light will blink for 5 10 seconds before the camera is capable of being triggered by motion N Note The LCD screen has a built in sleep mode to save power If LCD screen turns off you must turn camera OFF and back to SET mode to reset MENU OPERATIONS AND SETTINGS MAIN MENU The Main Menu has 4 menu options I Camera Settings Il GSM Setup Ill GPS Input and VI Camera Information Camera Settings will allow you to setup parameters on how you want the camera to function GSM Setup will assist you in setting up the camera on the network GPS Input will allow you to tag GPS coordinates to the pictures and Camera Information will provide a summary of firmware version photos and video Page 4 LIVE PREVIEW This option allows the user to view in real time what the camera is capturing Pictures videos can be captured using the OK button while in this mode This camera is equipped with a Day Color Mode and Night IR Mode while in Live Preview It is recommended to minimize the use of Night IR Mode to avoid battery depletion 1 Turn camera to SET mode and LIVE PREVIEW mode is displayed automatically If you are already in main menu push MENU button to enter LIVE PREVIEW mode PHOTO MODE a Push Right arrow button you will see photo icon b Push UP Arrow to switch between Day Color
6. not locked iii SD card is faulty or incompatible try different SD card and or brand Faulty or incompatible SD cards may cause system conflict system crash and battery drain Always format SD card in camera and try different SD cards if problem persists iv Batteries do not have enough power to activate picture video sequence 8 Batteries run down quickly i Avoid poor quality alkaline and rechargeable batteries avoid mixing different brands and ages of batteries as battery life will be adversely affected Different brands of batteries will perform differently than others try other battery brands to find what works best for your environment ii Reduce number of picture burst and or reduce video length ili Ensure batteries are fully charged test batteries with tester if possible iv In cold temperatures the battery life becomes shorter v SD card may have jammed causing battery to drain use different SD card and or brand 9 Pictures count in burst mode does not equal what programmed Page 22 i Camera has sophisticated power meter when weak or low current is detected camera will automatically reduce the number of pictures in burst mode ii Ensure batteries are fully charged ili Cold temperatures may decrease battery output resulting in reduction in picture count Lithium batteries will help in colder weather 10 Video time is cut shorter than what programmed i Camera has sophisticated power meter when weak or
7. support uwatechnology com testing 163 com 11 30 F Remote Control This feature allows the user to send a text message command to change the Send Mode Once this function is enabled user needs to input a Receive Time as shown below Recipients Remote Control Phone 7705820004 4046630773 Maximum 4 numbers use to seperate numbers Receive Time Email support uwatechnology com testing 163 com Maximum 4 emails use to seperate emails The camera GSM module will boot up automatically every day at the Receive Time to check if there is any text message commands After processing the text message command the camera will send a confirmation text message to the sender phone number If multiple commands are received the camera will only process the last text message command Note Avoid sending multiple text message commands to camera in one day The camera will accept text message commands in the following protocols shown in the table Send Mode Text Message Command Protocol Example Off C OO E C OO E Instant C 01 NNN E C 01 008 E Customized C 02 HHMM NN E C 02 0930 05 E Daily Report C 03 HHMM E C 03 1 230 E HH means hour MM means minute NN or NNN mean Max Number Taking C 02 0930 05 E for example this command will change the Send Mode to Custom with receiving time at 9 30 and Max Num 5 Page 16 Note 1 The command protocol musi be followed a
8. D on camera front will blink until the update is finished Page 20 5 The camera should automatically re boot If it does not re boot within 10 seconds of the blue LED turning off turn camera OFF and remove batteries to break power connection 6 Replace batteries and turn camera to SETUP mode Confirm new firmware version by checking Camera Information see instructions 1 I get more pictures saved to the SD card than transmitted to my phone number and or email address i After capturing a photo the camera will attempt to transmit the photo a few times before aborting and prepare to capture another photo ii Poor reception or busy network signals may result in poor connectivity at certain times and places ili Increase Quiet Time to 2 3 min as the camera may not be able to transmit as faster in certain network areas iv Move camera to different location and test connection strength 2 I get pictures transmitted periodically not consistent i The cellular network reception strength will change throughout the day when the network is busy the range and strength of reception will decrease 3 I cannot get the camera to transmit pictures properly i Ensure your SIM card is GMS compatible ii Ensure the SIM card is active and not locked you may need to confirm with your provider iii Ensure you have the proper plan on your SIM card MMS requires an MMS picture messaging plan while GPRS requires data may be slight variation
9. LEADING THE Wot Vigilant Hunter Instruction Manual Model MB500 GSM Cellular Camera Model PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING CAMERA Thank you for Purchasing your UWAY Camera The UWAY Vigilant Hunter is a high quality digital surveillance camera It has been precisely engineered and tuned to provide you with optimal and consistent performance This camera will provide high quality digital pictures and sound recording video for applications such as home cabin and business surveillance and animal monitoring for hunting and research It features a highly sensitive Passive Infra Red PIR motion sensor and numerous setting options to tailor the camera to your particular needs Item Check List e Camera e USB cable e Nylon mounting strap e Warranty Card Needed for e Twelve 12 AA Lithium Alkaline or NiMH Operation Rechargeable Batteries e SD or SDHC Card up to 32G e GSM Cellular SIM Card for cellular mode It is recommended to use Lithium or High Quality NiMH in MB500 camera to maximize camera performance and battery life SPECIAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS CAMERA The camera has been finely tuned Avoid dropping and physical shock The camera is designed for typical weather conditions It is not waterproof for use underwater Carefully clean debris from camera lens PIR and LED platform Avoid use of cleaning solvents The camera contains precise electronic equipment Do not attempt to open camera case yourself
10. al if connecting XtendIR B sold separately to the camera OR to turn IR lights OFF at night and Int Ext if both the XtendIR B and camera IR lights are desired 1 Select ILLUMINATION 2 Select Internal External or Internal External and push OK to set DATE TIME STAMP This allows the user to have the date time and temperature stamped onto each photo or video 1 Select TIME STAMP 2 Select NO or YES and push OK to set SET DATE TIME This feature allows the user to set the display format for date and time as well as set the current date and time 1 Select SET DATE TIME 2 Select one of the three menu options 3 Push LEFT arrow button to return to menu when finished DATE FORMAT e Select the desired Date Format and push OK to set TIME FORMAT e Select desired Time Format and push OK to set SET DATE TIME e Set date and time using UP DOWN RIGHT and LEFT arrow and push OK to set Page 7 ACCESS CONTROL This feature allows the user to set a 4 digit password to deter theft and render the camera unusable without the password Select ACCESS CONTROL SET PASSWORD e Select desired password using ARROWS and push OK to set DISABLE PASSWORD e Select and push OK to disable password POWER TYPE This camera is a precisely tuned instrument It is recommended to use high quality Alkaline Lithium or high quality NiMH batteries Programming which batteries are present increases accuracy of battery level meter This ca
11. ance The warranty on any replacement product provided under this warranty shall be for the unexpired portion of the warranty period applicable to the original product This warranty extends solely to failures due to defects in materials or workmanship occurring during normal use It does not cover normal wear of the product This warranty is void if the product housing has been removed if the product s label logo or serial number have been removed or if the product fails to function properly as a result of accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication non compatible batteries faulty installation setup adjustments improper maintenance alteration maladjustment of controls modification power surges service by anyone other than UWAY or UWAY authorized service center or acts beyond the manufacturer s control Should your product prove defective during this warranty period please contact us to obtain a RMA number prior to returning the defective unit RMA number is required for all returns If the product is beyond the warranty period the price for repairing or replacing may vary International customers pay different amount of shipping amp insurance We will send detailed shipping information along with the RMA number Include with your camera the RMA form and a copy of your dated cash register receipt or other proof of purchase Please contact us if you have any questions or problem while using the camera before you r
12. and Night IR Mode c Push OK button to capture pictures VIDEO MODE a Push LEFT Arrow button you will see video icon b Push UP Arrow to switch between Day Color and Night IR Mode c Push OK button to start and stop video capture 2 Push MENU button to return to menu PHOTO VIDEO PLAYBACK This feature allows the user to view pictures and video stored on the SD card User can pause stop rewind and fast forward video during playback 1 During LIVE PREVIEW mode push the DOWN arrow to access PLAYBACK or select PLAYBACK from CAMERA MODE in Camera Settings Menu 2 Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow to select video or picture and push OK to select 3 Pictures display JPG in top right corner while Videos display a film strip icon in top right corner 4 Follow prompts on bottom of LCD screen while in PLAYBACK mode VIDEOS a Push OK to PLAY and PAUSE b Push UP arrow to delete PICTURES a Push OK to SEND photo over network b Push UP arrow to delete 5 DOWN arrow returns you to LIVE PREVIEW mode 6 Push MENU button to return to menu when in LIVE PREVIEW mode Page 5 l CAMERA SETTINGS MENU CAMERA MODE This camera can be set to capture still pictures OR video 1 Select CAMERA MODE 2 Select Capture Image for PHOTO mode Video Record for VIDEO mode or Playback using UP or DOWN arrow and push OK to set PHOTO FORMAT Picture formatting can be either Normal 4 3 or Wide Screen 16 9 1 Select PHOTO FORMAT 2 Select NORMAL or WIDE VISION and pu
13. ccurately otherwise the camera will not accept the command Note 2 Once the Send Mode is changed to OFF the GSM module will be turned off and will not receive any further text message commands you will need to retrieve the camera to turn cellular mode back ON G Camera Name User can input a camera name the camera name will be shown on the top right corner of each picture taken Note only A Z 0 9 _ are allowed DO NOT use Space between words For example Camera 01 is not eligible Camera_01 is eligible H GPS Input User can input a GPS coordinate read from a third party device such as a cellphone or a GPS device Once a GPS coordinate is input the GPS information will be written in the exif data of each picture taken User can organize pictures using a third party software to track the picture locations GPS Input F Enable E em 2 Path en _ Save Cancel l PATH Save the edited GSM_SETUP exe after completing all information above Click the Save button and a file named GSM bin will be generated in the designated location Copy the GSM bin file onto the ROOT directory of a SD card not in DCIM and insert the SD card into the camera NOTE Switch the camera to SETUP and after a few seconds the camera will display GSM update success Testing the GSM network using manually send mode 1 Switch camera to SET UP Page 17 2 After the came
14. equest a RMA number and send the camera back for repair Some problems may be solved easily with help from customer service CAMERA REPAIR Repairs for damages not covered by the warranty will be subject to a charge Please contact UWAY to discuss repair options not covered under warranty Page 26 CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT U S A amp International Email sales hcooutdoors com Website www uwayoutdoors com Phone 1 770 582 0004 UWAY Outdoor Products 3120 Medlock Bridge Rd Suite H400 Norcross GA 30071 CANADA Only Email sales uwaycanada ca Website www uwaycanada ca Phone 1 403 942 6800 UWAY Outdoors Canada Inc 210A 12A St N Suite 410 Lethbridge AB TIH 2J1
15. er email Note 1 the Email needs to be the full email address Account only needs the account name domain name is not needed Note 2 DO NOT use email addresses that have SSL or TSL restriction in order to send emails this kind of email server will block the camera GPRS function from sending pictures through their server C Send To This is to set the destination where the MMS GPRS goes to e Phone pictures to phone numbers maximum 4 numbers e Email pictures to email addresses maximum 4 numbers e Both pictures to both phone numbers and email addresses NOTE the Both and Phone options are only possible for MMS not for GPRS GPRS pictures can only be sent to email addresses not phone numbers Page 13 D Operator Parameter The manufacturer has pre set the parameters of some operators worldwide into the camera user needs to select one of the operators as shown below 58 UWAY GSM SETUP GSM Send Mode C Off instant Num io Custom Num io fos ao Daily Report pe foo Operator Parameter Country United States v Operator Cingular AT amp T v Send Via Send To MMS C Phone C GPRS C Email Both Camera Name I Enable CAMERA_01 Only A Z 0 9 _ For instance if the user uses an USA AT amp T SIM card choose USA in the Country drop down dialog then choose AT amp T in the Operator drop down dialog If user cannot find the country or
16. era to factory default settings ll GSM SETUP This menu is for setting up the cellular network GSM setup can be accomplished either by using the Download Tool on a computer for comprehensive settings or by direct setup on camera for quick and basic settings Using Download Tool to set up GSM Insert a SD card and a SIM card into camera Access GSM SETUP from Main Menu and select DOWNLOAD TOOL Press OK to download the Uway_GSM_SETUP zip onto the SD card Use a computer to unzip the ZIP file and then edit the GSM_SETUP exe file PON ort Page 9 See the graphics below for reference 58 uway GSM SETUP GSM r Send Mode m Send Via p Send To C Off C wus Phone Instant Num 10 GPRS G Email C Custom Num 0 0 Sn Both C Daily Report o fo Email p Operator Parameter _ Camera Name Country United States v IV Enable CAMERA 01 Operator cingular AT amp T Y Custom Only A Z 0 9 _ Recipients Remote Control Phone 7705820004 X IV Enable Maximum 4 numbers use to seperate numbers Receive Time Email j j po Maximum 4 emails use to seperate emails GPS Input T Enable Longitude E w ma sr f Latitude Ta NS e fs 32 A Send Mode e OFF turns off the GSM cellular function camera functions without cellular functionality e INSTANT to send a picture instantly when the camera captures a picture
17. ge 2 MOUNTING CAMERA This camera is designed to use the UWAY Bracket sold separately to obtain maximal mounting versatility Camera can be securely locked with cable lock through camera bracket or both or security box with or without bracket Camera can be mounted with nylon strap included or security box sold separately It is recommended to mount the camera 3 feet high overlooking desired area and 30 feet away from target area for maximum sensitivity in most situations Adjustments may be required depending on animal size and environment PIR motion detection distance changes based on ambient temperature and setup Higher ambient temperatures will reduce PIR motion detection range thereby requiring camera to be closer to desired location Mounting camera too high or angling camera may result in animal or humans going under or above the PIR motion detection range Angle the camera perpendicular to the ground to maximize the IR lighting potential Mount at 45 degree angle to trails to maximize detection angle Using UWAY Bracket sold separately provides optimal versatility when mounting the camera UWAY XtendIR sold separately will significantly increase night IR lighting distances out to 60 100 feet GETTING STARTED SD MEMORY CARD The camera supports both SD and SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB The camera does not have any internal memory and will not turn ON without SD card inserted 1 Open camera 2 Insert SD ca
18. mera can also be connected to a 6V or 9V external battery pack sold separately 1 Select POWER TYPE 2 Select Lithium Alkaline NiMH batteries DC 6V or DC 9V and push OK to set FORMATTING SD CARD Formatting the SD card removes all files on the memory card and prepares it for use in the camera It is recommended that the SD card is formatted in the camera prior to each use 1 Select FORMAT 2 Select YES to format SD card 3 Push OK to proceed with formatting SD card TEMPERATURE Allows the user to select either Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature settings 1 Select TEMPERATURE 2 Select Fahrenheit or Celsius and push OK to set DUTY TIME This feature allows the user to program the camera to turn ON and OFF at a specified time 1 Select DUTY TIME SET START TIME Set camera START time using arrows and push OK to set SET STOP TIME Page 8 Set camera STOP time using arrows and push OK to set 2 Push LEFT arrow button to return to menu Note For 24 hour activity START 00 00 and STOP 23 59 TIME LAPSE This feature allows the camera to take pictures at a pre set time interval 10 seconds to 60 minutes and record or send them over the network 1 Select TIME LAPSE 2 Select ENABLE to set up time lapse or DISABLE to cancel time lapse 3 Set START TIME and push OK to set 4 Set END TIME and push OK to set 5 Set DELAY TIME and push OK to set 6 Push LEFT arrow button to return to menu DEFAULT SET This feature resets the cam
19. mus 52 GPRS Email The camera provides two solutions i e MMS or GPRS to send the pictures to the desired phone numbers and email addresses e MMS uses MMS cellular plan If MMS is selected pictures will be sent to the preset phone numbers maximum 4 numbers allowed and email addresses maximum 4 addresses allowed or both phone number and email address use semicolon between each phone number and email address e GPRS uses Data cellular plan If GPRS is selected pictures will be sent from one preset sending email address to one or multiple email addresses via GPRS network using the SIM card data plan BB uway GSM setup GSM Send Mode Send Via Send To C Off C mus e instant Instan Num 10 GPRS G Email C Custom Num Sending e C Daily Report Email Operator Parametd UWAY_GSM_SETUP Cs Country Unites g i Operator Cingul A Please check and Set Sending Email _ Recipients mote Control Phone OK I Enable Page 12 When GPRS is chosen there is a reminder to ask the user to set the Sending Email Click the Sending Email button there would be another pop up dialog box as shown below ji Set Sending Email Email info uwaytechnology com Account info Password sia SMTP Server smtp uwaytechnology com SMTP Port 25 OK Cancel Complete the above information and click OK to save This email address will be the Send
20. operator information in the preset software the user needs to do custom settings and contact local operators to fill in the operator information Choose Other in the Country drop down dialog choose Other in the Operator drop down dialog then click the Custom button to access a pop up dialog box UWAY GSM SETUP 28 GSM Send Mode C Off instant Num 10 C Custom Num fio fami Daily Report fia 77 Operator Parameter Operator Other a Send Via Send To Mus C Phone GPRS C Email Both Camera Name M Enable CAMERA 01 Only A Z 0 9 _ Page 14 Complete the following information please confirm the accurate information with your local operator and click OK to save the settings Take Germany T Mobile for example as shown below Operator Param EJ MMS URL http mms t mobile de serviets mms GateWay 72 28 BB 131 APN mms t di de Port 8008 Account t mobile Password GPRS APN internet t di de Account t mobile Password OK Cancel E Recipients Recipients are where the pictures are transmitted to phone number or email address The recipients allow 4 phone numbers and 4 email addresses use semicolon between each phone number and email address Page 15 Recipients Remote Control 7705820004 4046630773 MV Enable Maximum 4 numbers use to seperate numbers Receive Time
21. ra boots up into Live Preview it will search for the GSM network if a SIM card is inserted and the GSM module is NOT turned Off in Send Mode The user will see Searching network on the screen Once the camera is connected to the network the ISP name will show on the bottom right corner of the screen If the connection fails it will show Login fail Press the Right key to search for network again Note continuously Login fail generally means the network signal is poor or the SIM card is not compatible DO NOT use CDMA or 3G SIM card plan for this GSM camera 3 While in Live Preview press Down arrow to switch to Playback mode choose a picture using the Right or Left arrows and press OK The camera will send the selected picture to the preset phone number s and email addresse s After sending successfully the LCD screen will show Send over If reception is poor or network is busy it will show Send Fail Sending a picture takes 20s 60s depending on the network signal strength GPRS generally takes longer time than MMS Using camera only to setup GSM network Select GSM SETUP from Main Menu Set SEND MODE Off Instant Customized or Daily Report Set SEND VIA MMS or GPRS Set SEND TO Phone Email or Both Set NETWORK SETUP NOTE Push the OK button to select each letter number The disk icon is for saving settings the large left arrow button is for deleting and the small right arrow is to return to previous
22. rd with marked side facing front of camera 3 Push gently until card clicks into place 4 Push card again to remove Note 1 Ensure SD card is NOT in locked position Note 2 Format SD card in camera before using each time This will create a file on the SD card where the camera will save images to Note 3 It is always recommended to test the SD card by taking some pictures to ensure SD card works properly before leaving camera for extended periods of time WARNING Make sure camera is OFF when adding or removing SD memory card Page 3 BATTERIES This camera is designed for Lithium Alkaline or Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries An AC to DC power cord sold separately can be attached to the bottom port of the camera Insert 12 AA batteries while ensuring polarity is correctly orientated Note 6V or 9V DC power can be used with or without batteries inserted External power bypasses the batteries when 6V or 9V power is connected Solar panels DO NOT charge batteries directly located in the camera WARNING Do not use 12V external battery power as camera damage will occur CHECKING BATTERY LEVEL Battery level can be seen in bottom left corner of viewer screen ESTING AND WORKING MODES The camera has two modes Set Mode and Work Mode Turn switch to middle position to access SET mode The camera will enter Live Preview Mode automatically If the camera beeps it means either no SD card is inserted or the SD card is
23. ries i Ensure battery type is selected correctly in camera menu ii Rechargeable batteries run on lower voltage than lithium resulting in display variation Some rechargeable batteries will display low power even though they are fully charged this does not affect camera performance ili Cold weather will reduce battery output Page 23 15 Low Power problems When the camera power is low the system will not be stable you may observe abnormal screen displays or automatic camera reboot Change your batteries 16 Camera fails to detect motion i Ensure batteries test full replace batteries if necessary ii Ensure SD card is NOT locked and compatible with camera take test pictures in Live Preview mode iii Ensure Quiet Time is set correctly iv Ensure camera is mounted correctly Note hot weather humidity and rain will reduce PIR sensing distance move camera closer if required v Typically mounting the camera at a height of 3 4 feet will maximize detection distance this will depend slightly on the size of game you are trying to observe vi Camera may be angled up too high or too low thereby allowing subjects to walk under or over the PIR motion detection window adjust camera position and try again 17 Images are blurry stills or motion i UWAY offers some of the best picture quality Although we try to cover every scenario it is important to realize that different environments and conditions will affect the pict
24. s with your provider iv Make sure you follow carefully the Download Tool instructions or menu on the camera in setting up the network 4 The camera shows full or partial reception bars and get login failure or no pictures transmitted Although the camera may show full or partial cellular power the network may be busy at the time of transmission and login keep trying or move to another location Page 21 ii In some instances the camera may show good reception but the cellular bandwidth is too small to transmit pictures at that time trying at a later time or moving to a different location may help 5 The camera does not turn ON i Ensure batteries are inserted properly with correct polarity and fully charged If possible test each battery with battery tester Approximately 1 7V for Lithium and 1 3V for NiMH is full power ii Ensure SD card is properly inserted and not in locked position iii Reset camera by removing batteries and SD card for 10 minutes iv Cold temperature may decrease battery output sufficiently to prevent camera from turning ON check batteries and ensure they are rated for cold temperature 6 Beeping Noise when camera turns ON i Insert SD card ii Ensure SD card is not locked ili Format SD card in camera iv SD card may not be compatible 7 Camera will not take pictures or stops part way even with full batteries i SD card is not formatted correctly format SD card in camera ii Ensure SD card is
25. sh OK to set PHOTO RESOLUTION Photo resolution can be set at 8MP 5MP or 3MP 1 Select PHOTO RESOLUTION 2 Select desired photo resolution and push OK to set PHOTO BURST This feature allows the camera to take from 1 3 photos in rapid succession following each trigger 1 Select PHOTO BURST 2 Push OK 3 Select desired number of photos per trigger and push OK to set VIDEO RESOLUTION Video mode includes High Definition HD 1280 x 720 or VGA 640 x 480 1 Select VIDEO RESOLUTION 2 Select HD or VGA mode and push OK to set VIDEO LENGTH Video length can be set in 1 sec increments from 5s 60s Longer video lengths will deplete battery power and memory more quickly than lower lengths 1 Select VIDEO LENGTH 2 Select desired video length and push OK to set VIDEO SOUND Video sound recording can be turned ON or OFF 1 Select VIDEO SOUND 2 Select ON or OFF and push OK to set Page 6 QUIET TIME Also known as Time Interval or Delay Time this feature puts the camera to sleep after capturing an image for the selected period of time before it can be re activated by motion Times vary from 5 seconds to 60 minutes 1 Select QUIET TIME 2 Select desired quiet time and push OK to set ILLUMINATION This feature allows the user to use external lighting XtendIR B or turn off IR lights if no lights are required in the night User selects Internal when they want the IR lights of camera to work normally select Extern
26. to burst 1 3 photos per trigger programmable Video resolution HD 1280 x 720 or 640 x 480 VGA Video length 5 60 sec Very compact 4 x 5 9 x 2 2 inches Fast trigger time 1 sec 60 No Glow Black Flash infrared LEDs Multi zone PIR detection range up to 50 feet Color daytime and black amp white nighttime pictures Date Time Temperature amp Moon Phase image stamp Low power consumption standby battery lifetime up to 12 months External memory SD SDHC card up to 32 GB Video sound recording 6V 9V volt port amp USB port 12 x 1 5 volt AA batteries not included Low battery indicator Mount with mounting strap security box amp cable lock 4 digit password protection Playback pictures and videos 2 0 true color TFT display User friendly interface 6 buttons control Time Lapse Duty Time Page 25 WARRANTY INFORMATION This UWAY camera is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the original date of purchase when purchased through an authorized dealer UWAY will at its option repair or replace your camera with the same or comparable model free of charge shipping charges may apply for a period of 1 one year from the original date of purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship occurring with normal use This warranty only extends to the original retail purchaser Purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty perform
27. ure quality ii Blurry still images may result from interference with focal points for example distance from camera trees brush may affect focus point iii Fog condensation water drops snow dust direct sunlight etc can all reduce picture quality iv Motion blur may result when object moves too quickly Blur will be compounded during night and low light situations The UWAY camera has been finely tuned to maximize picture quality while balancing other interactions such as battery life trigger speed and IR lighting distance 18 Night images are dark i Ensure batteries are fully charged Use Lithium or high quality NiMH rechargeable batteries ii Cold temperature will reduce battery output to IR lights ili Remove brush grass and other debris that may prevent IR light from reaching its potential 19 Too many empty pictures video or false triggers i Ensure camera is mounted on a solid surface trees and surface may move in wind causing camera to trigger falsely Page 24 Adjust camera height and angle Remove brush and branches from detection zone that may be triggering camera A close running animal human may make it across detection zone before triggering the camera Sunlight and heat waves may result in certain scenarios of false triggers position camera in different location SPECIFICATIONS GSM Cellular Module MMS resolution 640 x 480 Lens FOV 52 Photo resolution 8MP 5MP 3MP programmable Pho
28. using a third party software to track the picture locations 1 Select GPS Input from Main Menu 2 Select YES input proper coordinates or NO Page 19 IV CAMERA INFORMATION Select CAMERA INFORMATION from main menu FILES COUNT Displays PICTURE and VIDEO number STORAGE Displays SD memory card USED SPACE and FREE SPACE FIRMWARE VERSION Displays the current camera firmware version CAMERA NAME Allows you to display a name on the photo From left to right the icons are as follows numbers letters and symbols save backspace back to menu arrow 1 Select ENABLE to set up name 2 Create your personalized name using arrows 3 Push SAVE icon when finished 4 Push LEFT arrow button to return to menu ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TRANSFERRING PICTURES AND VIDEO TO A COMPUTER Pictures and video can be removed in one of two ways 1 SD memory card can be removed ALWAYS ensure camera is OFF before removing and transferred to computer or SD card reader 2 Connect camera to computer using USB cable i Turn camera ON may not be required ii Computer will recognize camera and prompt you to open file or save pictures FIRMWARE UPDATES This camera is designed to accommodate future firmware updates if required 1 Copy the firmware update file eg Main elf and SPEC bin onto the SD card root directory do not place in any file 2 Insert SD card into the camera 3 Push and hold UP arrow while turning camera to SETUP mode 4 The blue LE
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