Tasco 119200W Digital Camera User Manual
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1. Digital Surveillance Camera w Night Vision Instruction Manual Model 119200W 03 13 Page Index Introduction Parts amp Controls Guide Battery and SD Card Installation About the Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu SETUP MENU REFERENCE TABLE Camera Operation Mount the Camera Power on the Camera Test the Coverage Area Secure the Camera Viewing the Photos and Videos Glossary Technical Specifications Troubleshooting FAQ 17 20 IMPORTANT NOTE Congratulations on your purchase of one of the best Surveillance cameras on the market Tasco is very proud of this camera and we are sure you will be pleased with it as well We appreciate your business and want to earn your trust Please refer to the notes below and the instructions in this manual to ensure that you are completely satisfied with this product If your Tasco Surveillance Cam does not seem to be functioning properly or if you are having photo video quality issues please check the Troubleshooting FAQ section on pages 17 20 Problems are often due to something simple that was overlooked or require only changing one setting to solve If your problem continues after trying the solutions in the Troubleshooting FAQ section please call Tasco Customer Service at 800 423 3537 In Canada call 800 361 5702 Tasco recommends using 4 Energizer Lithium AA batteries in this Surveillance Cam to obtain maximum battery life Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries Do2. Settings Description Bold default set year month Press OK and use the UP DOWN and day keys to change the setting then press OK again to go to the next date parameter and repeat to set the current year month and day Press OK after setting the day to move on and set the Time next item Time set hour and Press OK and use the UP DOWN minute keys to change the setting then OK again to move to the next field to set the current hour 24 hr format only 00 midnight 12 noon and minute Delay set minutes 0 Selects the length of time that 10 or seconds the camera will wait until it 5 59 responds to any additional Default delay triggers from the PIR after an time 10 sec animal is first detected and remains within the sensor s range During this user set ignore triggers interval the camera will not capture photos videos This prevents the card from filling up with too many redundant images Settings begin with 10 second default time Press OK set the delay time in minutes if desired press OK and set the delay in seconds Settings Description Bold default 2M 5M with Select Mode and press OK Use Mode set to UP DOWN to select 1P single 1P or 3P for photo 3P burst of 3 photos or photos Movie video mode Press OK 5 60 Sec in Use UP DOWN to set LO 2MP Movie video or HI SMP still photo resolution mode High resolution provides higher quality pho
3. can access the contents of the SD card The camera is automatically recognized as an external drive without the need to install special drivers Win 98 and older operating systems are not supported Mac OSX is also compatible the camera will appear on your desktop as an external storage device or disk Technical Specifications Model Number Image Sensor Type 119200W 1 2 5 Inch CMOS Effective Resolution 5 0 Megapixels sensor resolution Effective Focal Length 7 6 mm Lens Aperture f 2 8 IR Filter Automatic IR Filter Display Backlit LCD PIR Sensor Yes Trigger Speed 1 3 seconds or less Number of IR LED 18 LEDs Max Night Vision Lighting Distance 30 feet 10 meters Storage ISD Card up to 32 GB Capacity PIR Indicator Adjustable Delay Time Range Yes Setup mode only I5 59 second 1 10mins default 10S Selectable Image Resolution 2 MP 5 MP Multiple Image Mode Yes 3 photos Video Resolution Movie AVI 640 x 480 pixels 30 fps 15 seconds File Format Image Video UPEG AVI Date Time Imprint Yes Moon Phase Imprint Yes Exposure Auto White Balance Mode Auto Power Supply 4 AA Cell batteries alkaline or lithium Water Resistant Yes 16 Troubleshooting FAQ Battery life is shorter than expected 1 Battery life will vary with operating temperature and the number of images take
4. FF Control Panel Detail BATTERY and SD CARD INSTALLATION The Tasco 119200W Digital Surveillance Camera is designed to operate using 4 AA batteries We recommend using Lithium for longest life or Alkaline batteries NOTE Always set the power switch to the OFF position when installing or removing batteries Please make sure the batteries are inserted correctly as indicated inside the battery compartment Incorrect voltage or polarity will damage the camera Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix battery types use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline Rechargeable batteries are not recommended Memory Your 119200W Digital Surveillance Camera has a memory card slot to accept SD cards up to 32GB max capacity sold separately Inserting an SD card Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position whenever adding or removing memory e Insertan SD card into the card slot completely and oriented correctly as shown by the icon above the slot label up contacts facing down and notched corner on the right To remove the SD memory card depress the SD card and pull out the card gently Using a new blank SD card is recommended If the SD card has been used in another device please make sure to format it using the Format option in the Surveillance Camera s Setup menu before you set the camera to capture photos videos New cards are ready to use straight from the package ABOUT THE SETUP MENU Slide the power swi
5. bligation on the part of the manufacturer 21 FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The device does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an Auth
6. e stored on the SD card The camera s LCD will display STO meaning the camera is in mass storage mode 14 GLOSSARY PIR Passive Infrared Sensor Senses motion like a typical security motion detector Requires infrared energy heat in addition to motion to trigger the sensor to help limit detection to live subjects rather than leaves etc Camera Delay Time elapsed between photos while events are sensed and recorded You should set this based on wildlife activity in the area Moon Phase The Surveillance Cam has a feature which imprints a moon phase stamp on each photo for reference IR Flash Also called IR LED Array This is a night vision feature which emits a burst of infrared light invisible to the human eye Especially useful for night photos when a visible flash may be undesirable Battery Life Time that camera will function in the field Dependent on ambient temperature number of images taken and number of times the IR flash fires When the battery voltage drops below 4 5v the IR flash stops firing When battery voltage is below 3 5v the camera stops working Burst The number of pictures the camera takes per PIR trigger 1P Single image captured for each PIR trigger 3P Three image sequence captured for each PIR trigger FULL When memory capacity is full the LCD display indicates FULL Mass Storage Connect the camera with a USB cable to a computer press the SETUP button and the computer
7. etting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed images Clear branches and other debris away from the front of the camera so as not to block the camera lens or PIR sensor Make sure that both door latches are securely locked in place to ensure proper weather resistance 2 Power On the Camera The camera will be in sleep status after it has been powered on When the PIR sensor is triggered it will start to take photos immediately after the delay time as set has passed 3 Test the Coverage Area One of the 119200W Surveillance Camera s most useful features is the ability to test the coverage area After mounting the camera open the front housing and slide the Power switch to the ON position Press the SETUP button if necessary to enter the Setup Menu The PIR indicator light below the lens will blink when you have entered the coverage area Adjust the camera position as needed and repeat the test until the desired coverage area is achieved 12 CAMERA OPERATION continued Press the SETUP button again when you are finished using the test mode the camera will be sleeping and waiting for the PIR sensor to trigger the first photo or video capture Camera view zone Sensor detection zone 4 Secure the Camera A standard padlock may be used in the camera s lock hole to secure it and prevent theft VIEWING THE PHOTOS and VIDEOS After your camera has been operating for awhile you wil
8. event of a defect under this warranty we will at our option repair or replace the product provided that you return the product postage prepaid This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse improper handling installation or maintenance provided by someone other than a Tasco Authorized Service Department Any return made under this warranty must be accompanied by the items listed below Acheck money order in the amount of 10 00 to cover the cost of postage and handling Name and address for product return An explanation of the defect Proof of Date Purchased Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton to prevent damage in transit with return postage prepaid to the address listed below OS 1 B amp ND IN U S A Send To IN CANADA Send To Tasco Tasco Attn Repairs Attn Repairs 9200 Cody 25A East Pearce Street Unit 1 Overland Park Kansas 66214 Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 2M9 For products purchased outside the United States or Canada please contact your local dealer for applicable warranty information In Europe you may also contact Tasco at Tasco Germany GmbH European Service Centre Mathias Briiggen Str 80 D 50827 K ln GERMANY Tel 49 221 995568 0 Fax 49 221 995568 20 This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from country to country 2013 B OP Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or o
9. l of course want to review the photos and or videos it has been capturing This can be done by either of two methods according to your preference or the availability of accessory equipment Using an SD Card Reader Push the SD card in slightly to release it then pull it out gently Put the SD card into any of the widely available SD card readers either a dedicated SD card reader or multi card reader that features slots for several different memory cards including SD cards Follow the card reader supplier s directions to view or download the photo and or video files on the SD card Connecting the Camera to Your Computer via USB Slide the Power switch to the ON position then press the SETUP button Connect your camera S USB port left side near the display with camera unlatched and open to a PC or Mac computer with a USB cable not included available at most electronics computer retailers that has a Mini B USB plug on one end camera and a Standard A USB plug at the other end computer The PC will recognize the camera as an external storage device using the USB Mass Storage standard no driver installation necessary not compatible with Windows 98 or earlier The PC will display a new disk symbol under My Computer or in Windows Explorer Macs new disk appears on the desktop and you will see a dialog window on your desktop with several options to view move or copy the photo and video files that ar
10. n over time Typically the Surveillance Cam will be able to capture several thousand images before the batteries die Check to make sure you have used new alkaline or lithium batteries Tasco recommends using 4 Energizer Lithium AA batteries in this Surveillance Cam to obtain maximum battery life Make sure that the power switch was turned to the ON position and that the camera was not left in Setup mode while in the field Make sure that you are using a good quality name brand SD card in your camera Tasco recommends SanDisk brand SD Cards up to 32GB Our experience indicates that poor quality SD cards can sometimes reduce your Surveillance Cam battery life Camera stops taking images or won t take images ils Please make sure that the SD card is not full If the card is full the camera will stop taking images Check the batteries to make sure that they are new alkaline or lithium AA batteries See note above about short battery life Make sure that the camera power switch is in the ON position and not in the OFF position or in Setup mode Make sure that you are using a good quality SD card in your camera Tasco recommends SanDisk SD Cards up to 32GB If the SD card has its write protect switch in the lock position the camera will not take images If you have used an SD card in another device before inserting it in your Surveillance Cam you might want to try formatting the card using the Format
11. ng 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 Subjects may appear too light at closer distances 18 Troubleshooting FAQ 4 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 5 Photos with streaked subject a In some cases with low lighting conditions and fast moving subjects the 5MP resolution setting HI may not perform as well as the 2MP setting Lo b If you have multiple images where fast moving subjects produce streaks on the photo try the 2MP 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 Tasco customer service 7 Short video clips not 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 Photos Do Not Capture Subject of I
12. not mix battery types use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline Rechargeable batteries are not recommended Tasco recommends using SanDisk SD and SDHC Cards up to 32GB capacity in this Surveillance Cam INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Tasco 119200W Digital Surveillance Camera This camera is designed to record human or animal activity in the outdoors with its still image and movie modes and weatherproof rugged construction Your Surveillance Cam features a compact portable size and an extra long battery life Main Features 5 0MP digital sensor Compact Size 120mm 94mm 46mm Long Battery Life Up to 6 months Trigger Time 1 3 seconds or less Automatic IR Filter LCD Display e 18 Night Vision LEDs Adjustable Photo Delay 5 59 second 1 10mins default 10S Multiple Shot Mode 3 images per trigger 640 480 at 30 FPS Videos Supports up to 32 GB SD Card Date Time amp Moon Phase Imprint Auto Exposure Auto White Balance Power Supply 4 AA batteries lithium or alkaline e Mounting Socket for Standard Tripods Weatherproof Parts and Controls Guide PIR Motion Sensor Camera Lens Padlock Hole Infrared LED Array PIR Indicator Setup Mode Only Light Sensor IR LED Array Detail Parts and Controls Guide USB Port LCD Display UP DOWN OK SETUP ON Power Switch SD Card Slot Battery Compartment Control Panel Front Unlatched amp Opened O
13. nterest 1 Try to set your camera up in an area where there is not a heat source in the cameras line of sight 2 In some cases setting the camera near water will make the camera take images with no subject in them Try aiming the camera over ground 3 Try to avoid setting the camera up on small trees that are prone to being moved by strong winds 4 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 the PIR Indicator 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 19 Troubleshooting FAQ 2 During use the LED will not flash when the camera takes an image This is to help keep the camera hidden from game Camera won t retain settings Te Make sure that you have been saving the changes to any parameter settings that you made while in Setup mode by pressing OK after changing the setting If you don t save your new setting after changing it the camera will continue to use the original default setting for that parameter Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix battery types use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline Rechargeable batteries are not recommended 20 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Tasco product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two years after the date of purchase In the
14. orized Tasco repair center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment and will void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations The shielded interface cable which is provided must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules FE C tasco For further questions or additional information please contact Tasco 9200 Cody Overland Park Kansas 66214 800 423 3537 www tasco com 2013 B 0 P
15. 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 Surveillance Cam Troubleshooting FAQ Camera won t power up 1 Make sure that you have installed all 4 batteries in the battery compartment Tasco recommends using 4 Energizer Lithium AA batteries in this Surveillance Cam 2 Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly observing proper polarity Always place the negative flat end of each battery in contact with the spring tab side of its slot inside the camera Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix battery types use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline Rechargeable batteries are not recommended Still Photo and or Video Quality Problems 1 Night photos or videos appear too dark a Try using a set of new batteries 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 30 10m from the camera Subjects may appear too dark at greater distances c Please note that when the still photo mode is set to 3P or with very short Delay time settings some images may appear darker than others due to the quick response and rapid retriggering of the camera allowing less time for the flash to fully recharge before firi
16. tch to the On position You ll see WAIT on the display then the setup menu screen Before you start using the camera you ll no doubt want to set the date time so they are imprinted correctly on your photos and maybe change the trigger delay time and image resolution to your preferences This is done by editing the settings of an item listed in the Setup Menu To enter the Setup Menu at any time press the SETUP button to left of the power switch USING THE SETUP MENU The Setup Menu has 5 different items which appear on a list in the left frame of the display Here s how to edit change the setting of a menu item 1 Select the menu item you want to edit by pressing the UP or DOWN button until the item is blinking Note you can see the current default setting for each item without changing it in the main center frame as you move up and down the list of items 2 Press the OK button 3 You can now select the setting you prefer for the selected item by pressing the UP or DOWN button The setting displayed in the center frame will blink until you press OK to confirm it is the setting you want to save 4 To exit the Setup menu at any time simply press the Setup button SETUP MENU DISPLAY Battery Level CURRENT SETTING OF SELECTED ITEM SELECTED MENU ITEM Indicates Photo 1P or 3P or Movie Mode The following table lists all of the menu items their available settings and a description of their functions
17. tos low resolution allows you to store more photos on the SD card or video length from 5 60 sec if video mode was selected Deletes erases all files stored on a card to prepare it for reuse Always format a card that has been previously used in other devices Caution Make sure you have downloaded and backed up any files on the card that you want to preserve first Press UP to select FO press OK then select Y Yes and press OK again to confirm you want to format the card The extra step and No defaults help prevent accidental erasure of all your photos videos When you ve finished using the Setup Menu and are ready to return the camera to normal operating mode so it will begin to capture photos or videos for you simply press the SETUP button After you exit the Setup Menu the display will go blank and the camera is in sleep mode About 30 seconds later the camera will begin taking photos or videos when triggered at intervals determined by the trigger delay time setting 11 CAMERA OPERATION Once your camera has been setup you are ready to begin using it to capture photos of activity in the area you choose to locate it Just follow these steps 1 Mount the Camera It is recommended that you mount the camera about 4 or 5 feet 1 2 1 5 meters off the ground with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle It s best to avoid mounting the camera facing east or west as the rising and s
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