SPYPOINT FORCE-PRO S Solar Trail Camera Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- SPYPOINT
Table of Contents
SPYPOINT FORCE-PRO S Solar Trail Camera
Product Information
The Force-Pro S is a camera designed for outdoor surveillance and wildlife monitoring. It features a 30 MP AM image sensor, a no glow flash, and various components such as an LCD screen, photo lens, detection lens, SD card slot, battery compartment, and a 12V jack. The camera can be powered by an internal battery, 8 AA alkaline or lithium batteries, or a 12V power source. It comes with a 32GB SD card and a charging cable.
For detailed instructions, software updates, and FAQs, please visit the support page at www.spypoint.com/support.
Product Usage Instructions
Charging Instructions:
To charge the camera’s internal battery, use the supplied charging cable. Connect one end of the cable to the camera’s 12V port and the other end to a power source. It is recommended to charge the battery for approximately 12 hours before use. You can check the battery charge status by entering SETUP mode and checking the battery indicator on the LCD screen.
Power Source Selection:
The Force-Pro S can be powered by an internal battery, 8 AA alkaline or lithium batteries, or a 12V power source. You can use any combination of these power sources. If multiple power sources are connected, the camera will prioritize them in the following order: Internal Battery, 12V, and then AA batteries. The internal battery will need to be charged for first-time use.
SD Card Installation:
The camera requires an SD card with a memory capacity between 2GB and 128GB. To install the SD card, locate the SD card slot on the bottom right corner of the camera and insert the SD card into the slot.
SD Card Formatting:
Before inserting the SD card into the camera, it must be formatted to ensure proper operations. Refer to the “Other Options” section on page 8 of the user manual for instructions on how to format the SD card.
Camera Operation:
To turn the camera ON/OFF, use the ON/SETUP/OFF switch. When the camera is OFF, it is powered off. In SETUP mode, you can view and manage camera settings. In detection mode, indicated by a red LED light, the camera is ready to capture photos or videos when motion is detected. The red LED light will flash for 30 seconds to allow you to move away from the camera before it starts detecting motion.
IN THE BOX
NOTE
The Force Pro S has an internal battery that can be charged using the supplied
cable.
The use of additional AA batteries is optional.
User Manual, software updates & FAQs available at:
www.spypoint.com/support.
COMPONENTS
- No glow flash
- Red LED indicator
- Photo lens
- Detection lens
- Cable lock hole
- Slot for installation strap
- Locking latch
- 12 V jack
- Screw-thread for standard 1⁄4”-20
- LCD screen
- OK button
- Switch ON/SETUP/OFF
- Navigation buttons
- SD card slot
- Battery compartment
- Solar Panel
PREPARATION
Select a power source
You can use any combination of the above power sources with your Force Pro S.
If multiple power sources are connected, the camera will use them in the
following order: Internal Battery,12V, and then the AA.
The internal battery will need to be charged for first use. To charge the
device, use the supplied cable and plug into the 12V port on the camera. It
will take approximately 12 hours to fully charge the battery, you can check if
the camera is fully charged by sliding the power switch to the “setup”
position and look at the battery indicator on the screen. 4 Bars indicates it
is fully charged.
FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE AND WITHOUT LEAKING BATTERIES
- Use new batteries.
- Use ONLY alkaline or ONLY lithium batteries.
- Do not mix new and old batteries.
- Do not use rechargeable AA batteries, as their lower voltage may cause operating difficulties.
INSTALLING AN SD CARD
The camera was designed to operate with an SD card between 2 and 128 GB of memory.
INSERT AN SD CARD
- Make sure the camera is turned OFF.
- Locate the SD card slot. It is on the bottom right corner of the camera (see diagram).
- InsertanSDcard(upto128GB) in the slot and make sure to respect the direction indicated in the diagram.
- The card is inserted correctly when a click is heard.
FORMAT YOUR SD CARD
Before inserting the SD card in your camera, it must be formatted to ensure
proper operations. See section OTHER OPTIONS on page 8 for an explanation of
the formatting process.
SETUP
Use the buttons to switch to the LCD display or to change options, and press OK to select. Several setup pages will be displayed.
GENERAL SETTINGS SETUP
- To turn the camera ON/OFF, use the ON/SETUP/OFF switch.
- The switch must be on SETUP to make your initial changes.
- When the switch is on SETUP, press OK to open the MENU:
- Set the language (English, Français, Deutsch)
- Set the date (MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY)
- Set the time (12h or 24h)
- Set the temperature (°F/ °C)
ADJUST THE SETTINGS FOR THE 3 MODES OF OPERATION
PHOTO MODE
Delay: Allows you to select the time elapsed before the camera can detect
again and take the next photo.
If you want to capture multiple photos, use a shorter delay.
Once you have selected the delay, press OK.
- Quality: Allows you to select a resolution of 4 MP, 16 MP or 30 MP. Once you have made your selection, press OK.
- Multi: Allows you to select the number of photos to be taken per shot (from 1 to 6 photos). Once you have made your selection, press OK.
- Detect: Allows you to set motion-detector sensitivity (LOW,NORMAL, HIGH, AUTO). Once you have made your selection, press OK.
VIDEO MODE
- Delay: Allows you to select the time elapsed before the camera can detect again and take the next video.
- Quality: Allows you to choose between VGA, HD, FHD, QHD and 4K. Once you have made your selection, press OK.
- *Length:** Allows the user to choose the video length (10 to 60 s). Once you have made your selection, press OK.
- Detect: Allows you to set motion-detector sensitivity (LOW, NORMAL, HIGH, AUTO). Once you have made your selection, press OK.
When selecting a “Video Length” over 20 seconds, only daytime videos will be affected. Nighttime videos are limited to 20 seconds to preserve battery life.
TIME-LAPSE MODE
Allows you to take photos at regular predefined intervals without necessarily
detecting a movement.
Night: Choose the BOOST option for maximum brightness at night, select
OPTIMAL to reduce fuzziness at night, and MIN BLUR to minimize the blurriness
of moving objects. Once you have made your selection, press OK. (Note:
Regardless of the mode, the flash remains invisible.)
OTHER OPTIONS
- Name: Allows to give a name to your camera.
- About: Indicates the software version. Default: Resets all default settings.
- Format: Allows the camera to format the SD card the next time it is used. (Reformatting the SD card will delete all photos and videos on the card. Only format the card if you are sure you want to delete everything on it. Transfer all data to your computer beforehand).
OPERATION
Once the setup is complete, turn the button from SETUP to ON.
You may also switch from SETUP to OFF and turn the device ON later.
RED LIGHT ON THE FRONT OF THE CAMERA
When the switch is in the SETUP position, the red light will flash to confirm
a motion detection once you have adjusted your settings.
When you move the switch to the ON position, the red light at the front of the
camera will flash for 30 seconds to allow you to move out of the camera’s
field of view.
When the light turns off, the camera is ready for use.
INSTALLATION
Recommended height of installation:
The camera must be installed at the height of the centre line of the animal’s
body.
Ideal setup for high-quality images and videos:
The target animal should be 7.5 m from the camera to get a better line of
sight.
To produce brighter photos at night, there sould be items reflecting the
camera’s flash in the background.
Please note that the camera should never be directly pointed at the sun to
avoid back lighting and faulty detections.
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manual & other helpful information :
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