alza OMG-H885-Wifi Camera Trap User Manual

H885 Wi-Fi
User Manual 

OMG-H885-Wifi Camera Trap

Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing our product. Please read the following instructions carefully before first use and keep this user manual for future reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions. If you have any questions or comments about the device, please contact the customer line.
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Importer Alza.cz a.s., Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Praha 7, www.alza.cz

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new device. You have selected a high- quality product. The operating instruction is one constituent of this product. It contains important information about safety, use and disposal.
Before using the product, familiarize yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Use this product only as described and only for the specified areas of application.

Copyright

This documentation is subject to copyright protection.
Any copying or reproduction, including extracts thereof, and the reproduction of images (even in a modified state), is only permitted with the written authorization of the manufacturer.

Intended Use

This device is intended only for recording digital photos and videos, particularly for observing wildlife. It is not intended for any other use or for uses extending beyond those stated. This device is not intended for use in commercial or industrial environments.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by failure to observe these instructions, improper use, incompetent repairs, making unauthorized modifications or for using unapproved replacement parts. The operator alone bears liability. When the equipment will be placed in the outdoor filming, rapid changes in the weather could lead to error record.

Safety

Please read below safety precautions carefully before using the camera.

• Do not try to disassemble the product case. Only authorized technician can repair the product.
• The camera will be hot after using for too long time. This is normal.
• Please use the accessory provided by our factory.

Important
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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

Camera Overview

1.Display Screen|

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2.Up/Video Button
3.Shot Button
4.Right Button
5.OK Button
6.Speaker
7.Menu Button
8.Left Button
9.Playback Button
10.Down/Photo Button
11.Micro SD Card Slot
12.AV Jack
13.USB Jack
14.OFF-TEST-ON Mode Button
15.Infrared LEDs
16.Lens
17.Front Motion Sensor
18.Side Motion Sensor

Power Supply
Please install batteries before using the camera.
Open the camera case and remove the battery cover. Install 8 pieces of 1.5V AA batteries. Please make sure the electrode is correct.

Inserting Storage Media

Please prepare a Micro SD card and insert it into the camera for saving more files. Before recording, please format the memory card first.
Support Micro SD card, up to 256GB. It is suggested to use at least class 6 or above high-speed card.
To avoid malfunction, the memory card should be far away water, strong vibration, dust, hot source, and direct sunlight.
Do not insert the memory card forcibly. Please refer to the marking on the camera.
For the first-time use, please wait for the memory card temperature reach the ambient temperature. The camera will be short-circuit influenced by environment temperature and humidity. Please notice protection for the camera when using it outdoor.
If the capacity of memory card is full, the camera will stop recording automatically and the LEDs will go out.
Press the edge of the card gently to pop-up the TF card.

Basic Operation

Turn On and Off The Camera
Switch the Mode Button to “Test/On” to turn on the camera.
Switch the Mode Button to “Off” to turn off the camera.

System Setup
Switch Mode Button to “Test”, then you can set the system parameters.

1. Press Video/Photo button to switch between the two modes.
2. Press Menu button to open the setup menu.
3. Press Up/Down button to scan all menu. Then press OK button to enter the options interface.
4. Press Up/Down button to scan all options. And press OK button to confirm options.
5. Press Menu button again to turn back to last menu or exit the setup menu.

Setup menu and functions are as below:
Mode
Set the working mode. In photo mode, the camera just takes pictures. In Video mode, the camera just records video. In photo and video mode, the camera will take a photo first, then start to record video.
Options: Photo/Video/Photo & Video.

Photo Resolution
Set the still image resolution.

Options:

Photo Series
Set the photo number of continuous shooting. In photo mode, the camera will take photos continuously.
Options: 1 photo / 2 photos in series / 3 photos in series / 10 photos in series.
Video Resolution
Set the video resolution. The bigger the resolution is, the longer the video time can be stored.
Options: 3840x2160P / 2688x1520P 20fps / 1920x1080P / 1280x720P / 1280x720P 60fps / 848x480P / 720x480P / 640x480P / 320x240P
TL Video Resolution
Set the resolution of time lapse video.
Options: 5200x3900P / 4608x3456P / 4416x3312P / 4000x3000P /3648x2736P / 3264x2448P / 3072x2304P / 2592x1944P / 2048x1536P
Video Length
Set the duration of recording a video clip. The shortest time is 3 seconds, and the longest time is 2 minutes.
Options:3 seconds~2 minutes.
Audio Recording
Open this function, the camera will record audio when recording video.
Options: On/Off
Shot Lag
Set the time of delay shooting when the camera detects the motion.
Within the selected time, the camera will not record any image or video.
It can avoid storing too much same events and save more capacity.
Options: 5 seconds~60 minutes.
Side Motion Sensors
Open/close the side motion sensors.
Options: On/Off

Sensitivity Motion Sensors

Set the sensitivity of the sensors. Environmental impact is small indoors, you can choose “Low”. In outdoor, choose “Middle“ in normal condition.
Choose “High” if the environment impact is huge outdoors. The temperature can also influence the sensor sensitivity. “High Sensitivity” applies to mild environment. “Low Sensitivity” applies to cold environment.
Options: Low/Middle/High
Target recording time
Set the target recording time. As shown in below picture, you can set the start and stop time. The camera will work just in the stated time slot. In other time, the camera will keep in standby state.
Options: On/Off
Time Lapse
In Time lapse menu, there are three options as below.
[Normal]: The camera will take pictures automatically as per set time interval. For example, set the interval time to 1 hour, the camera will take a photo each hour. If you want to observe that a plant blooms, the camera will take 24 photos in 24 hours to record the whole process of blooming.
[TL Video]: You can set the interval time. The time range is from 1 second to 24 hours. For example, set the interval to 1 hour, the camera will take a photo each hour. If the camera works for 24 hours, there will be 24 photos. These photos will be converted into a video.
[Off]: Close the time lapse function.
Language
Set the language display on screen.
Options: English / German / Danish / Finnish / Swedish Spanish / French / Italian / Dutch / Portuguese / Simplified Chinese /Traditional Chinese / Japanese.
Endless Capture
Set the camera to record video in loop.
Options: On / Off.
Time & Date
Set the date and time of camera.
The date format: dd/mm/yyyy, yyyy/mm/dd,mm/dd/yyyy.
The time format: 24h, 12h.
Press Left/Right button to choose the item. Press Up/Down button to adjust the value. And press OK button to confirm.
Options: Set time and date/Time format/Date format.
Photo Stamp
Stamp the date & time on the photos or not.
Options: Time & date/Date/Off.
Password Protection
Set the power-on password of the camera. The password is four digits, each digit ranges from 0 to 9 or A to Z.
If you forget the password, please reset the camera. Then all parameters will reset to the factory settings.
Options: On/Off.
WI-FI SSID
Set and change the WI-FI name.
WI-FI Password
Set and change the WI-FI password.
Beep Sound
Open/close the button sound.
Options: On/Off.
Format Memory Card
Formatting the memory card will delete all data permanently. Before using a new memory card or a card that has been used in another device previously, please format the memory card.
Options: Yes/No.
Serial Number
Set the unique serial number for the camera. The number is four digits, each digit ranges from 0 to 9 or A to Z.
Options: On/Off.
Reset Settings
Restore the camera to factory default settings including password, serial number and so on.
Options: Yes/No.
Version
Look up the Firmware information of the camera.
Take Photos, Record Video, Playback
Switch the Mode Button to “Test”. In this mode, you can take photos, record video and playback files manually.
Take Photos: Press Photo button to switch to photo mode. Press Shot button to take a picture.
Record Video: Press Video button to switch to video mode. Press Shot button to start to record a video clip. Press Shot button again to stop recording.
Playback: Press Playback button to enter the playback interface. Press Up/Down button to scan photos or video. When playback video, press OK button to play the video. Press OK button again to have a pause. Press Menu button to stop playback. Press Playback button again to exit the playback mode.

Playback Menu:

1. Delete current file: Delete the current photo or video.
   Options: Cancel/Delete.

2. Delete all files: Delete all photo and video files in the memory card.
   Options: Cancel/Delete.

3. Activate slide show: Playback the photos in slide way. Each photo display 3 seconds. Press OK button to stop playing.

4. Write protect: Lock the file. It can avoid accident deletion. Options:
   Write-protect current file/Write-protect all files/Unlock current file/Unlock all files.

Aligning the camera

In test mode you can adjust the optimum exposure angle and the range of the motion sensors. During alignment, consider whether the use of the side motion sensors may be useful for attaining the desired observation results. You can activate/deactivate the side motion sensors using the above-described menu.
Please adjust the camera as follows:

1. Fasten the camera to a tree or similar object at a height of 1–2 meters and align the camera in the desired direction. Then move slowly from one side of the target area to the other side. While doing this, monitor the motion display.
2. If these lights turn blue, you are detected by one of the activated side motion sensors. If lights turn red, you are detected by the front motion sensor. By this way, you can align the camera to the best angle and distance.

Working Mode
Switch the Mode Button to “On”. After turning on the camera, the screen will display 15 seconds countdown. Then the LEDs and screen will go out. The camera begins to operate independently and enter standby mode.
If the wild animals enter the detection range of the motion sensors, the camera will be activated and detect the motion trail.
If the wild animals continue to move to the detection zone of the sensor, the camera will take photos or record video automatically.
When the wild animals leave the detection zone of the sensors, the camera will be deactivated and turn back to standby mode.
Using the wall bracket
You can mount the camera permanently on a wall or tree using the supplied wall bracket. Before mounting the wall bracket you should ensure that all existing screws are tight. The best installation height distance from the ground is about 1 meter.

Components

1. Tripod screw|
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2. Lock nut
3. Pivot bolts
4. Drill holes
5. Hexagonal screw
6. Wall plugs
7. Screws

Mounting the wall bracket

Required tools
Drill; 6 mm masonry/concrete drill bit; Phillips head screwdriver
Caution
Ensure that there are no electric lines, water or heating pipes installed at the proposed drilling location.
The supplied wall plugs are only suitable for mounting on concrete and stone. Before starting the installation, please check your installation location carefully for its suitability for the plugs. The assembly material used must be suitable for the respective location. If in doubt, consult a professional.
Install Steps
Mark the drill holes by holding the foot of the wall bracket at the desired mounting location and marking the hole positions.
Use a drill with a 6 mm drill bit to drill the required holes and insert the plugs and insert the wall plugs flush with the wall.
Screw the wall bracket to the wall using the supplied screws.
Mount the camera on the tripod screw and screw the camera a little way on (about three turns).
Turn the camera in the desired direction and lock it with the lock nut.
To move the camera into its final position, undo the two pivot bolts a little, position the camera and fix the position by tightening the two pivot bolts.
Remote Control by Mobile App/ Wi-Fi Connecting

Smartphone

This camera can be remotely operated almost full functions via a Pad or Smartphone. Before perform remote control of this camera, an APP named “GCamPro” should be downloaded from “Apple App Store” or from “Google Play Store” and installed to your Pad or

Connection of Camera via Wi-Fi

1. Download and install the “GCamPro” APP on the mobile phone in the app store and turn on the Bluetooth and WI-FI functions on the mobile phone.

2. Switch the power button of camera from “OFF” to “ON”.

3. After the 15 seconds countdown finishing, the camera enter sleep working mode. (if the camera is already under working mode, please ignore step 2 and step 3.)

4. Open the “GCamPro” APP and click the “Add Camera” button, a new interface will pop up, please click the device you want to connect and click “+Add” to jump to the Bluetooth list. If you find the Bluetooth hotspot of GCamPro and click it, will pop up “Send Bluetooth instructions…” then will pop on “WI-FI on please connect” and the WI-FI list will pop up automatically. Find the WI-FI hotspot with the name “GCamPro**” (if you could not see this hotspot, please to wait or refresh), then enter the initial password “12345678” to enter the WI-FI connection.

5. After WI-FI connection is successful, please turn back to APP .Users can operate the corresponding functions in the APP (view files of the TF card, settings, device information preview, albums, etc.);
   
   Memory card button
   Click TF card button, user will see the photo and video files stored in the TF card. Click the icon EDIT on the top right corner, then can choose the pictures or videos to download, delete or share the files, you also can select all.
   Setting button
   Click Setting button, user will see the setup menu list of cameras. Can set the parameters of camera on APP.
   Information review button
   Click information review button, user will see the interface shown as below: Camera storage, Number of files and Battery. User also can see the see real- time images from the camera.
   Click the refresh icon, can refresh image, and can store the current image to your phone album.
   Click the Album button to view the photo and video of the memory card.
   Click on the photo which you want to save to your phone. Click the icon EDIT on the top right corner, then can choose the pictures or videos to download, delete or share the files, you also can select all.
   Click the Setting button, user will see the setup menu list of cameras and can set the parameters of camera on APP.
   
   Photo album
   User can review the photo and video what have downloaded in the pad or smartphone album. Can zoom in image, playback, choose, delete, and share files.

6. After the APP operation is completed, return to the main interface, click the Power off button in the upper right corner to shut down and exit the WI-FI connection, the device will enter the sleep-hunting mode.

Tips:

1. When connecting to Wi-Fi, if the distance between the phone and the camera is closer, the Wi-Fi signal will be stronger, the stability will be better, and the download speed will be faster.
2. After the operation of the APP, it is suggested to click the Power- off button in the upper right corner to shut down the APP. The camera will enter the sleep-hunting mode to save battery power.
3. When the product enters Wi-Fi mode, if the mobile phone fails to connect Wi-Fi after 3 minutes, the product will automatically enter sleep-hunting mode.
4. When Wi-Fi connection is successful. If there is no information interaction between the camera and the mobile phone, the camera will automatically disconnect after 3 minutes and enter the sleep-hunting mode.
5. After the device has been added to the APP, when opening the APP again, you only need to connect the camera, and then click the device to be connected, no need to add a network.

Connecting To TV
The camera can transfer the video signal to an external monitor or a television. Please follow below instructions to operate.

1. Connect the camera to the TV via provided AV cable.
2. Turn on the TV and set it to AV mode.
3. Turn on the camera, switch the Mode Button to “Test”.
4. Once connection is successful, the camera will enter playback mode and the screen turn black. The image will show on the TV.

Download Files To The Computer
There are two ways to download files from the memory card to a computer:

• By inserting the memory card into a card reader
• By connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable.

Using a Card Reader

1. Pop-up the memory card from the camera and insert it into a card reader. Then connect the card reader to a computer.
2. Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] and double-click the removable disk icon that represents the memory card.
3. Copy image or video files from the memory card to your computer.

Connecting the Camcorder to a PC by the USB Cable

1. Connect the camera to the computer via USB cable. Turn on the camera, the screen will display ”MSDC“.
2. Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer]. A “Removable Disk” appears in the drive list. Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon to view its contents. All files are stored in the folder named ”DCIM”.
3. Copy the photos or files to your computer.

FCC WARNING

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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. 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.

To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF Exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance between 20cm the radiator your body: Use only the supplied antenna.
Do not use the product in violation of local laws and regulations. A user who violates local laws and ordinances will be held responsible for all consequences of purchasing and using the product.
Alza.cz a.s. is not responsible for any violation of local laws and regulations by the user.

Warranty Conditions

A new product purchased in the Alza.cz sales network is guaranteed for 2 years. If you need repair or other services during the warranty period, contact the product seller directly, you must provide the original proof of purchase with the date of purchase.

The following are considered to be a conflict with the warranty conditions, for which the claimed claim may not be recognized:

• Using the product for any purpose other than that for which the product is intended or failing to follow the instructions for maintenance, operation, and service of the product.
• Damage to the product by a natural disaster, the intervention of an unauthorized person or mechanically through the fault of the buyer (e.g., during transport, cleaning by inappropriate means, etc.).
• Natural wear and aging of consumables or components during use (such as batteries, etc.).
• Exposure to adverse external influences, such as sunlight and other radiation or electromagnetic fields, fluid intrusion, object intrusion, mains overvoltage, electrostatic discharge voltage (including lightning), faulty supply or input voltage and inappropriate polarity of this voltage, chemical processes such as used power supplies, etc.
• If anyone has made modifications, modifications, alterations to the design or adaptation to change or extend the functions of the product compared to the purchased design or use of non-original components.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Identification data of the manufacturer’s / importer’s authorized representative:
Importer: Alza.cz a.s.
Registered office: Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7
CIN: 27082440
Subject of the declaration:
Title: Trail Camera
Model / Type: H885Wi-Fi
The above product has been tested in accordance with the standard(s) used to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements laid down in the Directive(s):

**** Directive No. 2014/53/EU
Directive No. 2011/65/EU as amended 2015/863/EU Prague

WEEE

This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste in accordance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2012/19 / EU). Instead, it shall be returned to the place of purchase or handed over to a public collection point for the recyclable waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Contact your local authority or the nearest collection point for further details. Improper disposal of this type of waste may result in fines in accordance with national regulations.

References

• Alza.cz – rychlý a pohodlný nákup odkudkoliv | Alza.cz
• Alza.sk – rýchly a pohodlný nákup odkiaľkoľvek | alza.sk
• Alza | Alza.co.uk
• Alza.cz – rychlý a pohodlný nákup odkudkoliv | Alza.cz
• alza.de
• alza.hu
• alza.sk

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