Num axes PIE1059 Trail Camera Batteries Memory Card User Manual

Trail camera
# PIE1059

USER’S MANUAL

Contents of the product

• 1 PIE1059 trail camera
• 1 mounting strap
• 1 USB cable
• 1 user’s guide

Presentation of the product

Installing the batteries

The camera runs on 8 AA size batteries. The product can work with alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
You can purchase alkaline or Ni-MH AA batteries at any time on www.numaxes.com.

B efore inserting or removing the batteries, the camera must be turned off (switch in the OFF position).
When inserting the batteries, make sure to follow polarities indicated inside the battery slot. Upside down batteries may cause device malfunction.

NOTE: Don’t mix battery types! This may cause permanent damage not covered by the guarantee.
Remove the batteries from the camera if you are not using it for 3 months or more. The batteries could leak and damage your product.
This camera can also be powered by an external power supply 6V/2A (5.5 x 2.1 mm jack).
The external power port is located at the bottom of the device.

Installing the memory card

The camera doesn’t have an internal memory.
Using a memory card is required to operate the camera (microSD card from 4GB up to 32GB maximum – class 10 minimum).

You can purchase 8GB, 16GB or 32GB microSD cards at any time at www.numaxes.com.

Before inserting or removing the memory card, the camera must be turned off (switch in the OFF position). Failing to do so may cause loss of or damage the files already recorded on the card.

Formatting the memory card in the trail camera before using it for the first time is strongly recommended, especially when the card has been used in other devices. A memory card formatted in another device may not be compatible.
When the camera is in SET mode and no memory card is inserted, the LDC screen displays “No memory card”.
When the memory card is full, the LCD screen indicates “Memory full”.

Operation

Turn ON the camera
You can switch on the camera any time after the batteries and memory card have been inserted.
Put the switch in the ON position; the camera is ready to work.
The red start-up indicator light located on the front cover will blink and the LCD display will count down 15 seconds. This interval allows you time to close the camera front cover and leave the monitored area. Once in the ON mode, the camera will take photos and/or videos according to its current parameter settings.

NOTE: the camera comes pre-programmed with factory default settings. So, for test purpose, you only need to insert the memory card and AA batteries then power on the camera (switch in the ON position).

Turn OFF the camera
Slide the switch to the OFF position to turn off the camera. Please note that even in OFF mode, the camera still consumes power at a very low level. Therefore, please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for a long time period.
The OFF mode is the “safe mode” for actions such as: replacing the memory card or batteries, or transporting the camera.

Photo/video playback on the LCD screen

• Slide the switch to the SET position.
• Press OK to enter the playback function, then press to browse the recorded photo/video files.
• Press OK to see the selected photo/video.
• Photos: you can press ◄ or ► to zoom in (up to 16X) or zoom out.
• Videos: Press ► to start reading a video. Press ► again to pause. Press MENU to stop the video.
• Press OK then MENU to exit.

Watch the photos in slideshow mode
This function can be used to view the pictures stored on the memory card automatically as a slide show.
Each photo is displayed for about 2 seconds.

• Slide the switch to the SET position.
• Press OK to enter the playback function, then press to browse the recorded photo files.
• Press OK to see the selected photo.
• Press the MENU button, select “Slide show” then press the OK button to start the slide show.
• To stop the slide show, press the OK button again.

Delete files

• Slide the switch to the SET position.
• Press OK to enter the playback function, then press to browse the recorded photo/video files.
• Press OK to see the selected photo/video.
• Press the MENU button, select “Delete one” (delete the selected photo/video) or “Delete all” (delete all photos/videos) then press OK.
• Press MENU to exit.

Protecting files
This function can be used to protect some of the recorded files from accidental deletion.

• Slide the switch to the SET position.
• Press OK to enter the playback function, then press to browse the recorded photo/video files.
• Press OK to see the selected photo/video.
• Press the MENU button, select “Protect files” then press OK.
• Select “Lock one” (protect the selected photo/video), “Lock all” (protect all photos/videos), “Unlock one” (unprotect the selected photo/video) or “Unlock all” (unprotect all photos/videos) then press OK.
• Press MENU to exit.

Auto power off
In SET mode, the camera will automatically power off if you don’t press the keypad for more than 3 minutes. If you want to do some further configuration, slide the switch to OFF then back to SET and press the MENU button.

Transfer the photos/videos to a computer
To upload your photos/videos to a computer, slide the switch in the ON position.
Connect the supplied USB cable to the camera’s USB port and then directly to a main USB port on your computer.
“MSDC” will appear on the LCD screen and your computer will recognize the device as “removable storage”.
In the removable storage, you will find the photo/video files in “DCIM/100MYCAM” and you will be able to copy them to your computer.

WARNING: Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove the memory card while copying photos/videos. You could lose files.

Customizing the operating settings
Slide the switch to the SET position (the LCD screen will light up) then press the MENU button once to enter the camera setting menu.
You can navigate the setting interface by pressing . Press OK for selection, press MENU to exit to the previous page, and press MENU to switch alpha/digits/symbols.

− Photo: the camera shoots only photos based on the configured “Photo resolution” and “Multi-shot” settings.
− Video: the camera shoots only videos based on the configured “Video resolution” and “Video length” settings.
− Photo + Video: upon the same trigger event, the camera shoots photo(s) first then a video based on the configured “Photo resolution/Multi-shot” and “Video resolution/Video length” settings.
Language| Français / English / Español / Deutsch / Italiano…
Photo Resolution| 32 MP / 20 MP / 16 MP / 8 MP / 5 MP / 3 MP
Higher resolution produces better quality photos but creates larger files that take up more of the memory card capacity (fills up faster).
Video resolution| FULL HD – 1080P (1920×1080) / HD – 720P (1280×720) / VGA (640×480)
Higher resolution produces better quality videos but creates larger files that take up more of the memory card capacity (fills up faster).
Multi shot| 1 photo / 2 photos / 3 photos / 4 photos / 5 photos
3 MP or 5 MP photo resolution: programmable from 1 up to 5 photos per trigger
8 MP photo resolution: programmable from 1 up to 4 photos per trigger
16 MP, 20 MP or 32 MP photo resolution: programmable from 1 up to 3 photos per trigger
Video length| Programmable from 03 up to 60 seconds – Default setting: 10 seconds
PIR interval| Default PIR interval: 20 seconds
Programmable from 5 seconds up to 60 minutes (by increments of 1 second from 5 to 60 seconds – by increments of 1 minute from 1 to 60 minutes)
Allows you to set the desired time interval between photos/videos upon motion. This option avoids camera taking to many photos or videos.
Example: if the PIR interval is set to 01 minute, the camera will wait 1 minute between photo/video recordings with motion.
PIR sensitivity| High / Medium / Low
High sensitivity:

1. is more sensitive to movements by smaller subjects;
2. offers longer detection distance;
3. makes it easier for the PIR sensor to detect a difference between body heat and outdoor temperature;
4. makes it easier to trigger the camera.
   In high temperature environment, subjects body heat and environment temperature are hard to tell by the camera, the suggested setting is high.
   It is recommended to use low PIR sensitivity in environments with lots of interference like hot wind, smoke, near window, etc.
   Date/Time| 09/07/2021
   15 : 57 : 28
   MM/DD/YYYY
   NOTE: it’s important to set the date and time to ensure some functions work as expected (for example: time stamp on the photos, operation during a defined time period).
   Time stamp| OFF / Date / Date/Time
   Select “Date/Time” or “Date” if you want the date and/or time of the image capture imprinted on every photo.
   The moon phase, current temperature and user set camera name will also be imprinted on the still photos.
   Select “OFF” if you don’t want the date and/or time of the image capture imprinted on the photos.
   Timer| ON / OFF
   Each day, the camera will work only during the user set time period.
   Select “ON” then press OK to set the start time (Hr : Min) and end time (Hr : Min) of the desired working period.
   Example: If the timer setting is set to 15 : 00 – 18 : 00; the camera will work only between 15h00 (03:00 PM) and 18h00 (06:00 PM) each day.
   The Timer feature can work together with the Time Lapse feature.
   Time Lapse| ON / OFF
   With “Time Lapse” ON, the camera will capture photos or videos automatically at a pre-set time interval regardless of whether motions are detected or not.
   Select “ON” then press OK to set the interval; the camera will shoot photos or video clips automatically upon the user set interval.
   WARNING: when the Time Lapse parameter is set to ON, the PIR sensor is deactivated.
   The Time Lapse is programmable from 00 : 00 : 15 up to 23:59:59.
   Example: if Time Lapse is set to 00 : 30 : 00, the camera will automatically capture photos/videos every 30 minutes.
   The Time Lapse feature can work together with the Timer feature.
   Beep Sound| ON / OFF
   You can choose to hear a beep sound or not when you press a button on the device.
   Password| ON / OFF
   Select “ON” then press OK to enable password protection for your camera (6 digits/letters).
   Camera Name| ON / OFF
   Select “ON” then press OK to set a name for the camera (6 digits/letters).
   Such function can help you identify from where and from which camera the photos are.
   IR flash setting| Auto / High / Low
   High = more brightness and therefore more energy consumption
   Low = less brightness and therefore less energy consumption
   Auto = the default setting is High and will automatically switch to Low when the battery level will become low
   Cycle recording| ON / OFF
   When the memory card will be full, the camera will continue to record photos/videos by deleting the oldest photos/video.
   Select “OFF” then press OK to deactivate the cycle recording function.
   Audio in videos| ON / OFF
   Allows you to activate or deactivate the audio recording on the videos.
   Format| No / Yes
   Formatting the memory card in the trail camera before using it for the first time is strongly recommended, especially when the card has been used in other devices. A memory card formatted in another device may not  be compatible.
   WARNING: When you format a memory card, the operating system erases all information and files on the card.
   Default Settings| No / Yes
   Select “Yes” to reset the camera back to the factory default settings.
   Version| This parameter shows the firmware version installed in the camera.

Setting up the camera

• Mount the camera facing north or south, not east or west as the rising and setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed images.
• If you’re covering a trail, face the camera down or up the trail.
• Clear out any brush or weeds in front of the camera. These can cause false triggers due to temperature and motions disturbances in front of the camera (especially in windy days).
• Check the power level of the batteries.
• Make sure the memory card is properly inserted and have sufficient available space.
• Verify time and date are correct.
• Make sure to turn the camera ON (switch in the ON position).

Technical specifications

3 MP or 5 MP photo resolution: from 1 to 5 photos per trigger
8 MP photo resolution: from 1 to 4 photos per trigger
16 MP, 20 MP or 32 MP photo resolution: from 1 to 3 photos per trigger
Video resolution| FULL HD (1920×1080) / HD (1280×720) / VGA (640×480)
Video files format| AVI
Video length| Programmable from 3 to 60 seconds
Trigger time| Approx. 0.6 second
Camera name| Programmable (ON / OFF) – 6 digits/letters
Time lapse| Programmable (ON / OFF)
Cycle recording on memory card| Programmable (ON / OFF)
Password| Programmable (ON / OFF) – 6 digits/letters
Operation power| 6V
Battery type| 8 x AA (alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH)
External power supply| 6V/2A – 5.5 x 2.1 jack
Stand-by current| < 0.1mA
Operation current| 150mA (1A when the IR flash is operating)
Stand-by time| Approximately 6 months
Auto power off| In SET mode, the camera will automatically power off after 3 minutes
without any press on the keypad.
Interface| Micro USB port / Micro SD card slot / External power port
Mounting| Strap / Tripod
Operating temperature| -20°C to +70°C
Operation humidity| 5% – 95%
Watertightness| IP66
Dimensions| 145 x 110 x 74 mm
Weight| 326 g (without batteries) / 512 g (with batteries)

Troubleshooting

The photos do not capture subject of interest

• Check the PIR sensitivity parameter setting. In warm environmental conditions, set the sensor sensitivity to “High” and in cold weather use, set the sensor sensitivity to “Low”.
• Try to set your camera up in an area where no heat sources are in the camera’s field of view.
• In some cases, setting the camera near water will make it take images with no subject in them. Try aiming the camera over ground.
• Avoid setting the camera up on small trees that are prone to being moved by strong winds. Try to set the camera on stable and immovable objects, i.e. large trees.
• Remove any limbs which are right in front of the camera lens.
• At night, the PIR sensor may detect beyond the range of the infrared flash. Reduce the detection distance by adjusting the PIR sensor sensitivity.
• Rising sun or sunset can trigger the PIR sensor. The camera must be reoriented.
• If a subject moves quickly, it may move out of the camera’s field of view before the photo has been taken. Move the camera further back or redirect it.

The camera stops taking images/videos or won’t take images/videos

• Please make sure that the memory card is not full. If the memory card is full, the camera will stop taking photos/videos. To avoid such problem, check that the cycle recording function is activated (ON).
• Check the batteries to make sure that there is enough power left for the camera to work.
• Make sure that the camera power switch is in the ON position and not in the OFF or SET position.
• Please format the memory card with the camera before using it or when the camera stops taking images/videos.

The night vision flash range doesn’t meet expectations

• Please check to make sure the batteries are fully charged or have enough power left.
• 1.2V Ni-MH rechargeable AA batteries can offer a much better IR flash range; alkaline batteries cannot deliver enough amperage to power the illuminator consistently at night. You can purchase NiMH and alkaline AA batteries at any time on www.numaxes.com.
• To ensure accuracy and quality of the night time images, please mount the camera in a dark environment without any obvious light sources.
• Certain surroundings (like trees, walls, ground, etc.) within flash range can get you better night time images. Please do not aim the camera to total open field where there is nothing within the IR flash range to reflect the flash back.

After-sales service

Should your product stop working or develop a fault, first read this guide over, and then check the batteries and replace/recharge them if necessary. Also check that you are using the product correctly.
If the problem persists, contact your distributor or check out on www.numaxes.com.
You can also contact NUM’AXES at +33.2.38.69.96.27 or export@numaxes.com.
Depending on the extent of the malfunction, you may have to return the product for service and repair. or all repairs, please supply the following:

• the complete product
• the proof of purchase (invoice or sales receipt)
  If you omit one of these items, the after-sales service will have to invoice you for any repair costs incurred.

Guarantee

NUM’AXES guarantees the product against production defects for two years after purchase.
All postage and packing charges will be the purchaser’s sole responsibility.

Guarantee conditions

1. The guarantee will be valid only if the proof of purchase (invoice or sales receipt), without cancellation, is submitted to the distributor or to NUM’AXES. The guarantee is limited to the original purchaser.

2. This guarantee does not cover the following:
   • changing the mounting strap or USB cable
   • direct or indirect risks incurred when sending the article back to the distributor or to NUM’AXES
   • damage to the product caused by:
   • negligence or incorrect use use contrary to the instructions or not envisioned therein
   • repairs performed by unauthorized persons
   • loss or theft

3. If the product is found to be defective, NUM’AXES will either decide to repair or to replace it.

4. No claim may be advanced against NUM’AXES, particularly in relation to incorrect use or breakdown.

5. NUM’AXES reserves the right to modify the characteristics of its products with a view to making technical improvements or to comply with new regulations.

6. The information contained in this guide may be subject to amendment without prior notice.

7. Photos and drawings are not contractual.

Register your product

Your product can be registered on our website www.numaxes.com.

Spare parts

You can purchase spare parts (alkaline batteries, rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, microSD cards…) at any time on www.numaxes.com.

Collection and recycling of your device at the end of its life

The pictogram means that your product can not be thrown with household refuse.
You have to bring the device to a collection location suitable for treatment, development, recycling of electronic wastes or bring it back to your distributor.
Adopting this process, you do something for the environment; you contribute to the preservation of natural resources and to the protections of human health.

EC compliance

This equipment is in compliance with EC standards.

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45161 OLIVET CEDEX – FRANCE
Tél. +33 (0)2 38 69 96 27 – Fax +33 (0)2 38 63 31 00
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References

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