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1. determining game movement amp observation of animals at water holes amp dams Motion activation can be switched On or Off when operating in Time Lapse mode Scheduled Operation Allows you to program the camera to operate only during a specified period The camera switches On each day at the user specified Start Time amp shuts down at the user specified End time Battery Type Powered is provided by 12 AA size batteries We recommend that you use good quality alkaline batteries like Duracell Coppertops Do not mix battery types replace all 12 batteries as acomplete set Avoid cheap batteries which may leak SD Card Requirements Quality class 10 SDHC cards of 4 16GB capacity recommended maximum size 32 GB Loading port for the SD card is located on the underside of the front panel accessible when the case is open Do not use standard speed SD cards Make sure the lock on the SD card is in the OFF position write protect OFF Store SD cards in their plastic case to avoid contamination from dirt amp dust Cammo Housing Easily concealed amp weather resistant Camera is not submersible amp should be protected against direct exposure to driving rain extreme weather vibration amp shock www starweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015 2 SETTING UP THE CAMERA 2 1 Installing the Batteries Use high quality AA Alkaline or rechargeable 2500mA capacity Ni MH batteries LITHIUM2. 1 About the 100 Covert Security Camera 1 1 General Description An automated camera system specifically designed for Covert Surveillance amp Professional Wildlife Monitoring Records Super quality 12 mega pixel images amp full colour High Definition video with audio during daylight At night the target area is illuminated by an array of 940nm infra red leds light emitting diodes Totally covert invisible to humans amp animals Great for monitoring light shy nocturnal species which can be alarmed by other trail cameras that have 850nm or white flash leds Built in LCD screen allows you to view images video in the field amp provides a simple user interface with on screen menus for easy programming USB cable enables transfer of data from the SD card to laptop in the field Operates as both a Motion Activated amp a Time Lapse Camera Motion activation A PIR passive infra red sensor on the front of the camera detects movement of passing animals humans amp vehicles just like an outdoor security sensor light This movement triggers the camera which records images amp video PIR sensitivity has three settings Low Medium amp High to suit varying size amp distance to targets Time Lapse The camera automatically triggers at a preset interval from once every 5 seconds to once every 8 hours With each trigger the camera records still images and or video Time lapse is ideal for conducting habitat studies of large areas of pasture
3. BATTERIES SHOULD NOT BE USED Replace the batteries as a complete set of 12 do not mix amp match brands of battery or different battery types Load 12 AA batteries new or fully charged into the battery tray as shown in figure 2 Follow the symbols on the battery compartment when installing the batteries Battery state of charge is indicated by the Battery Status icon When the batteries are flat a red indicator led on the front panel will flash for a short time amp the camera will automatically shut down Refer Battery Life page 14 Hot Keys Power Button SD card slot Figure 2 Display Screen Controls SD Card amp Batteries www starweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015 2 2 Loading the SD card Camera uses SDHC grade cards of 4 to 32GB capacity Standard speed SD cards or micro SD cards fitted in SD card adapters should NOT BE USED THE POWER BUTTON MUST BE IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE SD CARD With the SD card label facing out insert the card into the slot on the underside of the front panel push card into the carrier until it clicks into place It is recommended that SD cards be formatted in the camera prior to use this will erase any old data on the card 2 3 Power Button Power button is a slide switch with three positions left to right 1 OFF Camera is OFF safe to remove install SD card or batteries 2 SETUP LCD display visible a
4. areas of sky visible in the image amp so that it does not face directly into the rising or setting sun Figure 5 Anti Theft Box with Weather Shield For short term applications the camera can be mounted by using the belt supplied fed through the two loops on the back of the camera There is also provision for using a lockable Python Cable or elastic strap Figure 6 Fixing the camera with belt The camera may be concealed amongst common debris or even inside objects such an old rusty drum with suitable small viewing holes or logs For daytime applications only the camera lens amp PIR sensor require a clear view of the target area For nighttime applications the rectangular Infra Red illuminator window will also require a clear view of the target area www starweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015 14 9 Battery Life Trail cameras consume very little power in standby mode A single set of batteries can last for several months in low traffic areas where the camera receives a small number of triggers Battery life is determined by SD card the number of photos amp the duration of video that the camera records Recording at night places heavier demand on the batteries as the camera s Infra Red Illuminator is ON Temperature effects battery life a particular brand of batteries will last longer during summer than they will during the colder winter months You can maximise battery lif
5. screen use the A Y to select amp highlight an option use lt to edit the option Then press the OK button to save the change before selecting the next option 3 2 Set date amp Time The date format is month day year the time format is 24 hour minute second With the camera in Set Up mode press the MENU button The Main Menu Screen will be displayed Press button twice to highlight SYS option Press Vto highlight Set Clock option Press OK button to display the Set Clock Screen Use the to select item press A or Y to change the value With correct date amp time entered press OK to accept the changes Press the MENU button to return to the live view screen 3 3 Formatting SD Card With the camera in Set Up mode press the MENU button The Main Menu Screen will be displayed Press button twice to highlight SYS option Press Y until the Format option is highlighted Press OK button On the Format screen use the to highlight Yes press OK button Please Wait is displayed while card formatting is carried out Camera automatically returns to the live view screen www starweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015 4 Advanced Programming Edit settings amp operating parameters to tailor the camera specifically to meet a variety of specialised applications Programming is carried out using the Main Menu Screen With the camera in Set Up mode press the MENU button Default
6. settings amp options are shown on the chart refer page 6 On the Main Menu screen use the A Y lt gt to select amp change the menu option displayed on the screen Then press the OK button to save the change before editing the next option 4 1 CAMERA MODES Camera mode settings determine how the camera records when triggered There are 3 modes 1 Video records video only 2 Photo Video records still images followed by video 3 Photo records photos only Photo Video mode is recommended mainly for daytime applications 4 2 Photo Size Sets the image quality for still photos 1 12 MP maximum quality 2 8MP high quality 3 5MP medium quality 4 3MP standard quality 4 3 Photo Burst Sets the number of photos recorded each time the camera triggers 1 3 images 4 4 Video Size Sets the quality of full motion video 1 1080P maximum quality 2 720P high quality 3 WVGA medium quality 4 QVGA standard quality www starweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015 10 4 5 Video Length Defines the duration length of each video sequence range is 1 to 60 seconds 4 4 Video Sound Record video with audio option Audio On or Audio Off 5 PIR Sensor A PIR passive infra red sensor on the front of the camera detects movement of animals humans amp vehicles as they pass within detection range PIR sensitivity has three settings Low Medium amp High t
7. view the image video Press the DEL button use lt to select Yes to delete or No to exit Deleted files cannot be restored 7 2 File Attributes Image amp video files are saved with a unique numerical file name Image files have a JPG suffix amp video files have a AVI suffix 7 3 Firmware Camera is supplied with Firmware which is subject to international copyright www starweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015 13 8 Mounting the Camera Camera must be securely amp rigidly mounted to avoid false motion triggers Do not position the camera where it may be subject to damage from passing stock or animals is directly exposed for long periods to extremes of weather or in low lying areas subject to flooding For added protection we recommend using the Anti Theft Box with Weather Shield On farms amp buildings mount the camera under the eaves Camera mounting will vary from one application to the next amp is left to the ingenuity of the user Monitoring nocturnal species requires additional care when setting up Be aware that infra red light will reflect off wet grass amp shrubs smooth tree trunks especially gum trees amp may a degrade image quality at night As a rule it is better to mount the camera high amp angle it down towards the target area than to mount it close to the ground looking up To avoid image wash out position the camera so that there are not large
8. Br j te S tar http www starweb com au index html 12 Mega Pixel Hi Definition Video with Audio Covert Black Ops Digital Trail Camera User s Manual www starweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015 CONTENTS Page 1 About the Covert Trail Camera 1 1 General Description 3 2 Setting Up The Camera 2 1 Installing the Batteries 4 2 2 Loading the SD card 5 2 3 Power Button 5 2 4 Manually Capture Images amp Record Video 5 2 5 Default Settings 6 2 6 LCD Live Video View 7 3 User Programming 7 3 1 The Programming Buttons 8 3 2 Set Date amp Time 8 3 3 Format SD card 8 4 Advanced Programming 8 4 1 Camera Modes 9 4 2 Photo Size 9 4 3 Photo Burst capture multiple images 9 4 4 Video Size 9 3 7 Video Length 10 3 8 Video Sound 10 5 PIR Sensor 10 5 1 PIR Sensitivity 10 5 2 Trigger Interval 10 5 3 Time Lapse 10 5 4 Start Stop scheduled recording 11 6 Systems Options 11 5 Time Stamp 10 6 1 Flash Range 11 6 2 Password 11 6 3 Language 11 6 4 Beep 11 6 5 Overwrite 11 7 View Photos amp Videos on SD card 12 8 Mount Camera Anti theft box 13 9 Battery Life 14 10 Warranty 14 11 Trouble shooting 15 www starweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015
9. ccess menu options view photos take snapshot 3 ON Camera is ON amp operational ready to record Slide the Power Button to the centre SET UP position The camera will power up amp beep 3 times the LCD screen will come on with the Live Video View visible If no SD card is present or the loaded card is write protected the camera will emit an audible warning beep then shut down Slide the Power Button to the left OFF position amp install a new SD Card before powering the camera up again 2 4 Manually take a Snapshot or record video The camera can also be used to take still images or record video Slide the Power button to the SETUP position Press camera icon button 6 If the camera is in photo mode a single image is recorded with each button press In video mode video press the button to start recording press the button again to end video recording www starweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015 2 5 Default Settings Your Brite Star Trail Camera will be delivered pre programmed with factory Default Settings it requires an SD card set of batteries the date time set amp it is ready for use Highly versatile the camera has many user programmable features which allow you to customize its performance to match your specific applications The various User Programmable Options are grouped under three categories CAM PIR SYS Default Settings amp options are listed in the fo
10. e by Using high quality Alkaline batteries Using high capacity NiMH rechargeable batteries Recharging NiMH batteries as soon as practical following use Never store NiMH batteries in a discharged state Always replace all 12 batteries at the same time Never mix different brands or types of batteries Avoid cheap bulk batteries Record only short segments of video Minimise false triggers by ensuring proper camera set up Select a lower quality video or image quality Use a quality SDHC sd card 10 Warranty Manufacturer provides a 12 month warranty against manufacturing defects Your camera is tested prior to shipment pre delivery test images are on record with this distributor It is the user s responsibility to ensure that their cameras are adequately protected when used in harsh environments or exposed to extremes of weather No warranty applies to e Damage or corrosion resulting from leaking batteries e Electronic failure resulting from ingress of moisture Do not open the camera if it is wet or raining Do not force a damaged or hard to load SD card into the camera Loss of data resulting from SD card or system failures Damage from shock or misuse Cameras that have been opened or modified Avoid touching the black cover of the illuminator the curved lens of the PIR sensor amp the circular window infront of the camera lens If necessary they can be cleaned with a soft tissue moistened with optical glass cleaner www sta
11. llowing chart Optional settings Video Photos Video Photo Size Photo Bursi Video Length Video Sound O PIR Sensitvi Tigger Interval O O O 01 01 2013 00 00 23 59 00 00 23 59 Off On nS Of Flash Range am 6m Password o OB On Language English Bep T on Of Overwrite o OR On Format eo Default Set Enter to format Enter to reset Group a 5 Seconds ON cers i i Na Time Lase om onc5wco8hous Start Stop scheduled Of Oo ed a rd www starweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015 2 6 LCD Live Video View Screen Figure 3 LCD Live Video View Screen In Set Up mode the live video scene will be visible on the LCD screen with the following system information superimposed on the image Camera Mode top left hand corner photo or video icon Storage Use top right hand corner recorded images remaining card capacity Image Quality Image or Video quality setting Battery Status bottom right corner icon indicates remaining battery charge 3 User Programming With the camera in Set Up mode press the MENU button The Main Menu Screen below will be displayed av PR sys Camera Mode Video Video Size 720P Menu Exit LOK Save Figure 4 Main Menu Screen www starweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015 3 1 Programming Buttons On the Main Menu
12. o suit varying size amp distance to targets High is suitable for harder to detect distant targets Normal is a good choice for general wildlife monitoring amp surveillance Low is suitable for monitoring small animals at close range on cleared ground To minimise annoying false triggering the camera must be securely mounted with no movement branches amp shrubs which may blow around infront of the camera sensor should be trimmed 5 1 PIR Sensitivity Sets motion detection sensitivity options are High Normal Low amp Off Off is used in conjunction with Time lapse mode 5 2 Trigger Interval A programmable delay following each camera trigger during which time the PIR is disabled to prevent repeated triggering by the same moving object amp allow adequate time for data to be written to the SDHC card Recommended Trigger Interval is 60 seconds DO NOT SET TRIGGER INTERVAL TO 0 Seconds 5 3 Time Lapse Camera automatically records images or video at a predefined interval from 5 seconds to 8 hours Great for long duration survey work conducting wildlife surveys on water holes amp dams accurately determine animal numbers amp movements record months of activity at a single location Make a Time Lapse video of construction amp other projects www starweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015 11 5 4 Start Stop Allows you program the camera to function at night only at daytime only or f
13. or a specific time each day which may be as short as several minutes if required Camera commences operation each day at the Start Time amp shuts down at the End Time 6 System Options 6 1 Time Stamp Superimpose a Time Date watermark on images Options Time Stamp On or Off 6 3 Flash Range Sets the light output level of the covert Infra Red illuminator there are two settings 6 meters or 12 meters 6 4 Password Program a unique password to prevent unauthorised access 6 4 Language Factory set to English 6 5 Beep Disable the audible Beep options Beep On or Off 6 5 Overwrite With overwrite On the camera has endless storage New data is written over existing data Options are Overwrite On or Off www starweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015 12 6 5 Format Formats the SDHC card refer Format the SD Card 3 3 page 8 6 6 Default Set Resets all camera options back to the Safe Factory Default settings refer default settings 2 5 page 6 Recommended if you are having problems following re programming 7 0 View photo videos on the SD card Slide the Power button to the SETUP position Press gt button the first photo is displayed on the LCD screen Press A or Y to view the previous or next image Press OJ to start playing the video clip Press l again to stop playing amp return to playback mode 7 1 Delete Photo or Video Press button use A or Y to
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15. rweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015 15 11 Trouble Shooting It is not uncommon for users to accidentally re program their camera with conflicting instructions which can result in unusual or erratic camera behavior If you are having problems of this nature we recommend the following procedure prior to contacting us Install a new set of 12 x AA alkaline batteries amp SDHC card making sure that the card is not locked Move the camera s Power button to the SET UP position press the MENU button amp scroll across to highlight SYS Scroll down amp select the FORMAT option follow the instructions amp format the SD card Using the same procedure this time select DEFAULT SET amp reprogram the camera to its default settings Re test your camera refer to the table below amp if you require additional help email howard starweb com au for further assistance PROBLEM CHECKLIST Camera will not enter SETUP mode Power switch not in SETUP position SD Card not loaded SD Card write protected Batteries flat Camera takes pictures all day e Time lapse mode ON e Interval set to 0 delay Poor Image Quality e Dirty lens window Washed out daytime images Camera angled to high sun in picture Water inside housing e Battery flat or discharged www starweb com au Covert Security amp Wildlife Monitoring T C User Manual March 2015 www starweb com au Covert Secu
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