Punvoe226 Trail Camera User Manual

: June 14, 2024
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Punvoe226 Trail Camera

User Manual

MODEL : Punvoe226/LCK226

V23061501

ABOUT Punvoe

Punvoe has been committed to the technical improvement and
innovation of imaging products, serving 20 million users since its
establishment 20 years ago, meeting the differentiated needs of
users in various scenarios. We own a number of Chinese, Americ an
and European patents f or product utility models and designs.
Meanwhile, our products have obtained FCC,CE, RoHS, PSE and
other certifications.

Our Mission
We strive to offer diverse, functional camera at a great value to
help you create your wild monitoring.

Hello Customer,
We sincerely thank you for choosing our brand products. You are
one of our most valuable customers and it is our honor to serve you.
Hope you c an f eel the excellent products and satisfactory
after-sales. We will continue to work hard to meet your product
needs and expectations in the future. At the same time, your firm
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Your suggestions and feedback are our precious wealth. To
express our gratitude, we will soon launch a series of ne w products
for valued customers like you. You can find a suitable one among the
brand products.
Thank you again for choosing Punvoe. Please note that items
purchased from Punvoe have a 1-year warranty. Please contact
our after-sales support department to let us know if there is any
problem we can do to help you further.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,
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We will reply you within 24 hours. We will try our best to help you
solve the problems until you are satisfied.

Kind Regards,
Punvoe Support Team

I. Operating Principle of Trail Camera

The operating principle of the trail camera is to trigger the infrared
sensor t o capture images based on changes in the ambient
temperature when animals are moving. It detects the animals by
sensing changes in infrared light, but can only capture the images
when animals are within the infrared monitoring range of the trail
camera.
When an animal enters the monitoring range, the trail camera will
be activated through an infrared sensor to capture images and save
the file. When there is no animal within the monitoring range, the
trail camera is in a dormant standby state. However, when the animal
enters the monitoring range again, the camera will start shooting
again.

II. Package List

1x Trail Camera
1x User Manual
1x micro USB Cable
1x Base of Stand Set
1x 32GB Memory Card (Installed in the Card Slot)
1x Installation Belt
8x 1.5V Alkaline Batteries

III. Button Function Introduction

UP/Video
RIGHT
SHOT
OK
LEFT
MENU
REPLAY
DOWN/Photo
Card Slot
AV in
Micro USB Port (Data Transfer Only)
Power Switch-SETUP
Power Switch-ON
Power Switch-OFF
Infrared Leds
Camera Lens
PIR Sensor
PIR Sensor
PIR Sensor
LCD Screen
DC in (6V 1.5A)

IIII. Functions and buttons

MENU|

l. Keep a short press of the MENU button in SETUP preview mode to enter and exit the Setup Menu.

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REPLAY|

1. Keep a short press of the REPLAY button in SETUP
preview mode to preview images and video files, and then
keep a short press of REPLAY again to exit the preview.

SHOT|

1. Keep a short press of the SHOT button in SETUP preview mode to manually take photos and shoot videos, and then Keep a short pr ess of SHOT again to exit manually shoot videos.

OK|

1. Keep a short press of the OK button in the Setup Menu
to save the settings.
2. Keep a short press of in REPLAY to play/pause the video.

UP|

1. Keep a short pr ess to switch to video mode in SETUP
preview mode. 2. Keep a short press of the UP but ton in
MENU and REPLAY modes to search up.

DOWN|

1. Keep a short press to switch to photo mode in SETUP
preview mode. 2. Keep a short press of the DOWN button
in MENU and REPLAY modes to search down.

LEFT|

1. Set the menu and select the time using the LEFT button.

RIGHT|

1.Set the menu and select the time using the RIGHT
button.

IV. Quick Start Guides

3.1 Open the battery cover of the trail camera, follow the direction of
the positive and negative marked, and ins tall 8 1.5V AA alkaline
batteries to obtain the longest battery life. Do not mix old and new
batteries, as different battery levels may affect battery life.

3.2 Turn on the trail camera and install the memory card correctly
according to the direction of the identification card symbol.

3.3 Switch the camera power to SETUP to turn on the camera. At this
time, LCD will display a preview interface.

3.4 Enter the menu, pr ess the but ton to select “Format memory
card”, press the OK button to select “Yes” to confirm formatting the
memory card.

3.5 After entering the menu, pr ess the but ton t o select “Reset
Settings”, and press the OK button to select “Yes” to confirm restoring
factory settings.

3.6 After entering the menu, press the button to select “Time & date”,
adjust it according to the current time, press the OK button to pop up
the time adjustment menu, press the UP and DOWN buttons again to
select the current time, then press the left and right buttons to select
year/month/day/hour/minute to modify, and press the OK button to
save after confirmation.
Select “Time format” to modify the 24h or 12h format.

3.7 Enter the menu and select the “Shot lag” setting. Please set it to 10S, which will reduce the interval time between triggering.

3.8 Press the MENU button to exit the Setup Menu on the LCD and enter the preview interface

3.9 After completing all the settings in test mode and determining the
installation position, you c an switch the trail camera to the “ON”
mode. LCD on the camera prompts a 5S countdown, and then the
trail camera will enter the working state.

When wild animals enter the detection range of the motion sensor,
the camera will be activated and detect the motion. As long as the
wild animals move within the detection area of the sensor , the
camera will automatically take photos or record videos.
When wild animals leave the detection area of the sensor , the
camera will be deactivated and switched back to standby mode.

OFF – The trail camera power is completely turned off. You can install
the battery and memory card.
SETUP – Modify the tr ail camera parameter settings and press the
REPLAY button to preview the recorded video or image.
Press the SHOT button to manually record a video or take a photo.
Note: In this mode, the camera will not automatically take photos or
record videos.
ON – When the switch is turned from SETUP to ON, LCD will turn off
after 5S and button operation will be disabled. The camera enters
working mode.

3.10 To query the captured files, switch the power to the “SETUP” mode and press the REPLAY button to view the captured images and
videos.

3.11 Press the REPLAY button to exit the replay setup on LCD and enter the preview interface.

Photo mode, photo resolution, remaining number of photos taken

Record mode, recording resolution, remaining recording time

V. System Settings

1. Startup & shutdown / system settings
• After inserting the battery, turn the mode switch to the “SETUP” for
setting. In test mode, check the camera, manually take and view
photos and videos, etc.

1.1 Turn the swit ch from “OFF” t o “SETUP” mode t o turn on the
camera.

1.2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to switch between photo and video
modes.

1.3 Press the MENU button to open the Se tup Menu. Press the OK
button to save the settings.

1.4 Press the MENU button again to return to the previous level or
exit.

1.5 Turn the switch to “OFF” to turn off the camera power.

2. Setting function
• This camera has three modes: Photo,Video,Photo&Video mode.

2.1 Photo mode
• Take photos (default): only take photos, not record videos.
• Pixel resolutions of photos are: 1M, 3M, 5M, 8M, 12M, 20M, 24M.
Note: the larger the size chosen is, the higher the image clarity will
be, and the fewer the stored photos will be, and vice versa.

2.2 Video mode
• Select recording: only record videos, not take photos.
• Pixel resolutions of video are:
19201080.1280720.720480.640480.
Note: the higher the resolution is, the higher the video clarity will
be, and the shorter the stored video time will be, and vice versa.

2.3 Photo&Video mode
• After selecting the Photo&Video mode, when the camera is working,
it takes photos before recording.
Note: During the recording, in order to save power, the screen will
automatically turn off. Users can keep a short press of any button
to turn on the screen and restore the display.

3. Video length
• Set the video length (1-60S or 1-10MIN). The long er the recording
time selected is, the shorter the operation time will be. The system
preset video length is 5S.
Note: the longer video recording time may increase power
consumption and affect endurance.

4. Shot lag
• After setting the motion sensing delay (5-59S or 1-60MIN), the
camera will not record any images or videos within the selected time
interval, which can prevent the memory card from saving too many

files and occupying memory capacity. For example, if the shooting
delay is set to 1MIN, the time interval between the previous and next
shots will be 1MIN, during which even if the animal continues to
move within the detection area, the camera will not record anything.
However, after the end of 1MIN, the camera will restart detecting
motion and record the next shot.

5. Sensitivity motion sensors
• During the setting of the sensitivity of the primary sensor, “high
sensitivity” should be selected indoors due to the small environment
it is subjected to. Outdoors, “Middle sensitivity” should be selected
under normal environments, and “low sensitivity” should be selected
when the external environment has a significant impact on shooting
or in cold environments.

6. Target recording time
• The c amera c an be se t t o only work within the se t time. The
operating steps are as follows: open the menu, select the Target
recording time, press the OK button, and turn the switch to “ON” to
set the start and end time of the operation. After settings, the camera
will only work within the se t time every day, and will be in standby
mode at other times.

Note: This can reduce excessive files and fast battery loss

7. Time lapse
• The camera can be se t to take timed photos. For example, to
observe the flowering process of a plant, you apply this function and
set the interval time between each shot to record the entire flowering
process. Press the MENU but ton t o se t the time, minutes, and
seconds. For example, after setting the interval time to 1H, and the
camera will take a photo or record a video e very hour (confirm
whether to take a photo or record video based on your work mode).

If you want to observe the flowering process of a plant, the camera
will take 24 photos within 24H t o record the entire process of
flowering.

Note: When this mode is turned on, the monitoring function of the
trail camera will fail, which will work normally after this mode is
turned off.

8. Time & date
• Press the MENU button to select the time & date, then press the OK
button to set it.
• Set time and da te format: Adjust the corresponding time & da te
according to local time. Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the
location to modify, press the UP/DOWN buttons to modify the size of
the value, and press the OK button to confirm.
• Set time format: 12 or 24-hour format. If the 12-hour format is set,
the watermarks of the captured images and videos will display AM
and PM.
• For example: the 24-hour format is March 8, 2023, 15:46:29, and the
12-hour format is March 8, 2023, 3:46:29 PM.
• Set date format: DD/MM/YY, YY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YY.

9. Password protection
• The setting steps of the camera’s power-on password are as follows:
open the menu, select Password Protection, and then press the OK
button. Turn the switch to “ON” and se t a combination of 4 digit s
between 0 and 9 and le tters. If you forget the power-on password,
when the c amera is turned off , you c an pr ess and hold the
MENU+REPLAY buttons while adjusting the MODE button to SETUP
mode. At this time, the camera will be unlocked.

10. Serial NO
• The setting steps of the camera’s unique serial No. are as follows:
open the menu, select the serial No., press the OK button, turn the
switch to “ON”, and set a combination of 4 digits between 0 and 9
and letters.

11. Replay mode
• Remove the camera from its installation position, turn the switch to
“SETUP”, and press the REPLAY button to enter replay mode. Press
the UP/DOWN buttons to view the captured images or videos. To
replay an image, press the UP/DOWN buttons to view the image. To
replay a video file, pr ess the OK but ton to start playing, and then
press the OK but ton to stop playing. Pr ess the REPL AY button to
return to standby mode.

11.1 Delete current file
• You can delete the selected images or videos fr om the camera’s
memory card using this function. In replay mode, press the MENU
button, select “Delete Current File”, and pr ess the OK but ton to
confirm.

11.2 Delete all files
• You can delete all images or videos from the camera’s memory card
using this function. In replay mode, press the MENU button, select
“Delete all files”, and press the OK button to confirm.

11.3 Activate slide show
• You can play the images in the memory card as slides using this
function, with each image displayed for 2S. Press the OK button to
stop the slide play.

11.4 Write protect
• This function can prevent accidental deletion of files.
• Select “Write-protect current file” to prevent the currently set file
from being accidentally deleted.
• Select “Write-protect all files” to prevent all files in the memory card
from being accidentally deleted.
• Select “Unlock current file” to unprotect the current file.
• Select “Unlock all files” to unprotect all files.

VI. Battery and Card Installation

6.1 Install the batteries
• Open the buckle on the right side of the camera, then unfold the
camera. Insert 8 AA batteries according to the positive and negative
markings on the battery compartment.
• This camera accepts 1.5V A A Alkaline batteries which must be
installed for operating it. Do not use rechargeable batteries, as the
voltage of 1.2V can affect the standby or battery life of the trail
camera during use.

Note: Do not use rechargeable batteries, as a low voltage (1.2V) of
the rechargeable battery can affect the camera’s battery life.
Under low voltage, the camera can capture normally during the
day, but it is no t possible t o turn on the fill illumination f or
shooting due to high power consumption. It can take photos, but
the message “LOW POWER NO IR” will appear in the bottom left
corner of the image. When the camera is not in use for a long time,
please remove the b atter y t o pr event liquid leakage from
damaging the camera or battery power loss.

6.2 Install Card
Before starting to operate the camera, please install a high-speed
memory card with Class10 or above (when the camera is not
powered on). Do not install or uninstall the memory card when the
camera is turned on or in SETUP mode.
Note: If the memory card is no t installed correctly or is not
functioning properly, an X icon will appear in the upper right
corner of the screen. It is necessary to “format the memory card”
for the camera before first use.
• If the card you are using has been used on other products, please
format it on your computer before installing it into the card slot and
select FAT32.

VII. Installation and Positioning

7.1 To put the camera on the wall.
• Mark the installation position with the help of a metal plate and
punch holes in the wall.
• Place the green components into the holes.
• Fix the fixing kit according to the method shown in the figure.
• Place and fix the camera in the position you have chosen. Referring
to Figures 1, 2 and 3

7.2 To put the camera on a tree.
• Thread the Installation Belt through the holder on the back of the
camera. Tie it into a tree, and adjust the position of the camera.
• To avoid the camera falling off, you can also use the fixing kit and
Installation Belt together to ensure that the camera is firmly fixed in
the correct position.

7.3 Calibrate camera
• To verify whether the camera effectively monitors the selected area,
turn the switch to the SETUP status and secure the camera.
• Try walking repeatedly in front of the camera at different distances
and angles within the desired monitoring area. If the LED indicator
light of the camera flashes when you are moving, it indicates that you
are within the monitoring range. If the LED light of the camera does
not light up, it indicates that you are outside the monitoring range.
• The results will help you find the best installation position for the
camera.
• The height of the camera from the ground should vary depending
on the size of the captured animal. In general, a height of 1-2m is
preferred.
• To ensure that the camera is not subjected t o unnecessary
interference during operation, direct sunlight or areas close t o
branches should be avoided. During the fixation of the trail camera, it
is important to choose a good angle and position to ensure that you
can obtain the best image during the day. If the camera is pointing
towards the sun, it may cause some glare.

7.4 ON operation mode
• When the camera switch is turned t o the “ON” s tatus, after the
countdown, the screen will be turned off and the camera will enter
monitoring mode. Once an animal enters the secondary sensor
detection area, the camera will be activated. If the animal continues
to move towards the primary sensor area, the camera will
automatically take photos. If the animal exits the sensor detection
area, the camera will be turned off and in monitoring mode.

7.5 Night mode
When the camera is working a t night , the infrared light will
automatically turn on, which can illuminate objects with a range of
approximately 3-20 m. If the animal is too close to the camera, it may
cause overexposure.

VIII. USB Connection

1. Connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable. Then, the
camera will automatically turn on.
2. The camera will be automatically installed on the computer and
named “Removable Storage Device”.

3. Double click on the device to detect the folder “DCIM”.
4. Both photos and videos are located in the subfolders of the folder
“DCIM”.
5. You can copy or move photos and video files on your computer.
Alternatively, you can insert the storage card into the card reader on
your computer.

IX. Specification Parameters

Image Sensor|

5 megapixel CMOS image sensors

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Lens| F1.8
Photo Resolution|

24M, 20M, 12M, 8M,5 M,3 M, 1M

Video Resolution|

19201080.1280720 720480.640480

Storage Medium|

Memory card (maximum support 128G)

File Format| JPEG, AVI
USB| USB 2.0
DC power supply|

An external DC power supply of 6V/1.5A or above
(interface size: head diameter 3.5mm * needle
core 1.35mm) can be connected

Menu Language|

English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese,
Italian, Chinese

Battery|

8*1.5V AA batteries

Microphone|

Built-in microphone

Speaker| Built-in speaker
Operating| -20℃ to+60℃
Temperature Storage| -30℃ to+65℃
Temperature Size| 9714067mm

Important Note

• Before inserting or removing the memory card, the camera must be
turned off.
• When the camera is check ed in TES T mode, the ambient light
source is unstable because you hold the camera by hand while
moving. The motion sensor will be triggered to work, and you may
hear a clicking sound accompanied by the screen flashing, which is
normal.
• It is recommended to use high-performance alkaline batteries to
extend the camera’s usage time.
It is not recommended to use 1.2V rechargeable batteries because
the working voltage of the trail camera requires 1.5V. If the battery
voltage is low , it will not function properly. After running out of
battery, there will only be a few hours of operation ( under l ow
battery, which will be displayed by the camera).
• When the trail camera is used for the first time or the camera cannot
recognize memory, please format the memory card before use.
Before installing the battery, please confirm whether the battery
polarity is correct. If not, it may cause the camera to be short-circuit
and burn out. Please note that the camera is not protected from
short-circuit!
When this product is used for the first time, please remove a layer of
protective film fr om the lens and the sensor t o ensure that the
motion sensor is no t dirty or damaged. If there is any scratch or
damage, it will affect the normal triggering of the camera.
• On-site installation: please ensure that the socket of the camera and
the DC plug at the bottom are sealed, otherwise the camera may be
damaged in the rain.
The mini USB cable attached is only used t o transfer files from the
camera to the computer. Please do not use it to charge the camera or

rechargeable batteries, which will seriously damage the camera.
• Please keep the camera lens and infrared window clean. If they are
dirty, please clean them with soft glasses cloth. Do not scratch the
LCD, camera lens, infrared sensor, and LED glasses with any sharp
objects.
When it is at low battery level, please replace all batteries in a timely
manner to avoid damaging the camera due to electrolyte leakage.

X. FAQs

Q(1) In POWER-ON mode, the camera screen will turn off after 5S.
Will it not turn on afterwards?
A: After setting up, please turn the switch to the ON position. After 5S,
the camera screen will turn off, indicating that it has entered the
working state. It will record according to your settings.

Q(2) Off-road cameras are very useful during the day, but cannot
capture anything at night?
A: It is recommended to replace with a new high-quality battery. Do
not use rechargeable batteries. When the battery level is low, the
battery voltage output is insufficient f or night shot. The better the
battery quality is, the more stable the battery voltage at night will be.
When the battery level is low, the camera will not take photos or
record videos under black screen in the photo and record mode.

Q(3) When I walk up to the camera, the red light flashes, but the
camera does not record anything?
A: For automatic detection and recording, you should switch it to ON
mode. If the red light flashes when motion is detected, it indicates
that the camera is still in TEST mode.
When the battery level is low, the camera will not take photos or
record videos under black screen in the photo and record mode.

Q(4) What if I forget my camera password?
A: When the camera is turned off, press and hold the MENU+REPLAY
buttons while adjusting the MODE button to SETUP mode. A t this
time, the camera will be unlocked.

Q(5) What should I do if there is glare in the photo?
A: If the camera is pointing towards the sun, it may cause some glare.
Please remember the angle and position of the sun during installing
to ensure that you can obtain the best image during the day.

Q(6) The camera continuously captures images without a
theme/the number of triggers increases?
A: If the PIR sensor believes that there is motion and heat in front of
the camera lens, but there is no subject in the image, the camera will
experience a so-called “false triggering”, which is caused by placing
the camera in an environment with branches moving in front of the
camera or in areas with high he at in the foreground. Any motion
caused by wind c an trigger the camera. In addition, placing the
camera on the water surface is also a potential cause of this problem.
To remedy this situation, A. tr y moving the camera to a location
without these problems, or try changing the “PIR sensitivity” in the
menu settings.
B. If the camera continues to capture images without the subject, try
placing the camera in an indoor environment and aiming a t a
position without motion.
C. If the camera still has this problem, it may be due t o electronic
components. In this case, please contact Punvoe customer service.
D. Please check and confirm whether you have turned on
“Time-lapse Photography”, and then turn it off.

Q(7) Battery life is shorter than expected?
A: Setting parameters such as camera series, video length, PR
interval, and PIR sensitivity can affect the efficiency and battery life.

In short, high trigger frequencies can reduce battery life.
B: Punvoe recommends using the Ener aizer1.5V AA batteries in
off-road cameras to achieve the longest battery life.

Q(8) How to determine whether the camera’s motion sensor is
working properly?
A: Please follow the instructions in the QUICKSTART GUIDE chapter
to set up. After configuration, turn the power sw itch to the TEST
mode. After about 15S, please walk to the front of the camera. If the
blue or green light flashes, it indicates that the camera’s infrared
motion sensor is working properly. In addition, this method can also
help you adjust the camera direction and angle, and determine
whether the current position is within the monitoring range of the
camera.

Q(9) Why is my camera working normally in TEST mode, but
unable to take photos in POWER-ON mode?
A: These cameras are excellent at detecting targets in the horizontal
range, but for targets in the vertical range, you need t o adjust the
height and sensitivity. If the height is determined, you should orient
the camera sensor and lens towards the target to ensure that the
camera accurately captures the motion within the expected range.

Q(10) Why is there air in the 4K? Is it a leak?
A: Because there is a space inside the camera, when the temperature
changes, the air inside may be liquefied, resulting in water mist.
When the temperature returns to normal, the water mist will disappear.

Q(11) The camera does not take photos?
A: Low sensitivity. Please set sensitivity to medium or high
B: Do no t turn off “Time -lapse Photography”. Please turn off
“Time-lapse Photography”
C: The animal does no t enter the valid range. Please adjust the

camera direction and angle
D: The battery level is too low. Please replace it with a new high-quality
battery
E: Please remove one layer of protective film from the lens and the sensor

Q(12)The camera cannot take photos properly?
A: Please check whether the PIR protective film is removed
B: Please check the installation position of the camera, Whether the
camera is installed within an effective range.

Q(13)The camera cannot be turned on normally?
A: Please check whether the battery is installed upside down and
replace it with a new one

Q(14)There are no images in the memory card?
A: Replace memory card, format the memory card first and check
whether the memory card can record properly.

Q(15)The camera does not take photos or record at night?
A: Please replace new batteries.

If these QA cannot cover your problems, please provide a detailed
description of your problem and send your order number to our customer
service team. We will resolve this problem for you as soon as
possible. In case of any questions or suggestions, please send us an
E-mail without hesitation.

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

SERVICE

If your trail camera isn’t performing as it should, making a strange
noise, doing strange things, on if you’re just unsure. Please describe
the problem you are experiencing in as much detail as possible and
send your order information to our customer service team. Our
customer service team will get back to you as soon as possible. If you
do not hear back from us within 24 hours, please send us another
email, which may have been undelivered

WARRANTY

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Please remember or write down your order number or keep your
other proof of purchase.

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