Dargahou 4K Trail Camera Instruction Manual

Dargahou 4K Trail Camera

PACKAGE CONTENTS

QUICK START GUIDE

Step1: Installation of battery, memory card (Product does not include batteries)

Step2: Select shooting parameters

Step3: Start working!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The camera features the all-new innovative and ultra-clear imaging technology,encompasses smart night vision, blur reduction, and noise reduction technology to deliver high resolution image quality.

Features:

• 48MP invisible IR camera
• 4K H.264 video with audio
• 0.3s trigger speed
• Support 1-5 burst photos
• 46pcs high efficiency infrared LEDs
• No glow black LEDs with 30m range
• Improved time lapse accuracy, in seconds
• Camera rename
• TF card overwrite
• Water resistant
• Rich camera scene settings
• including moving object and so on

CAMERA BUTTON INFO-DIAGRAM

1. Infrared LEDs
2. Lens
3. PIR motion sensor
4. 6V 1.5A Power supply port
5. Fixation port
6. 2.0″DisplayScreen
7. UP
8. Menu
9. Enter
10. left
11. Replay
12. Loud Speakers
13. TF Card
14. Down
15. USB
16. BatteryBox
17. Shot
18. Right
19. Mode Switching
20. Power Switch

MENU: To enter the menu, the power switch should be on SETUP.
SETUP: To capture a photo or record a video manually. (Click SHOT again to stop.)
REPLAY: Play back the images of TF card.

Power Switch:

INSTALL SD CARD AND BATTERY

To supply power for the camera, 4 or 8 size AA batteries are needed. Confirm that the power switch is in the OFF position; load fully charged batteries into the pack according to the polarities signs shown in Fig4. The following batteries with 1.5V output can be used:

• High-density and high-performance alkaline batteries (Recommended)
• Rechargeable NiMH batteries

Inserting TF Card
Camera itself has no storage space to store the photos. You need to insert a TF card to let the camera work correctly. You can use any TF card (C10 or above type) size up to 128G. The camera will not work without a TF card inside.There are 8 battery slots. A minimum of 4 batteries are required to power the camera, but it is recommended to use 8 batteries for a longer battery life and to give the camera a longer working time.

1. Open the camera by unlocking two side locks.
2. Open the battery cover. (Right side)
3. Place at least 4 AA batteries into the slot.
4. 32 GB SD card has been installed into the memory card slot.

Note:

• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix different type batteries.
• Take out batteries if you don’t use your camera for a long time.
• Format your TF card regularly. This can be done by setting (Ref. 4.21.Memory Card Format). When your camera takes a image, the camera will scan all the images on the TF card to determine what images need to be uploaded. The more images on your TF card, the more data the camera has to process on each connection that consume more battery power.

CUSTOMIZING CAMERA SETTINGS

PR6000 camera has rich camera scene settings, with the help of camera scene, you can easily choose different combinations of shutter speed and exposure time according to particular cases.

MODE
Press the MENU button. You will see the screen shown in *Fig 5.

Motion Detection
When choosing Motion Detection, the PIR is active.
Any motion(animals or humans) that is detected by PIR will trigger camera to capture a photo or video according to the preset PIR sensitivity and PIR Interval.
After your camera enters the ON mode in Motion detection mode, the PIR is active and camera will start working (the working state will be based on your setting: photo or video or photos video,photo and video resolution, number of photos,recording time, detection interval time etc.)
The setting of interval time allows your camera to reduce or eliminate false triggers. After your camera is successfully triggered and working, it will enter the cooling countdown, until next triggered, and start working again. Reference 4.9.Detection Delay.

Timelapse Normal
When choosing Timelapse normal, camera takes photos or videos even when it is not triggered by a nearby animal, useful for constant monitoring of an area that might be far away from the camera. The interval time between each photo/video is set in hours, minutes, seconds.
After your camera enters the ON mode in Timelapse Normal mode, the camera will start the countdown to work according to your preset time. The camera will capture photos based on your setting: photo or video or photos video, photo and video resolution, number of photos, recording time, etc.).

Timelapse Video
In Timelapse video mode, the camera will combine all the photos into one slide.
After your camera enters the ON mode in Timelapse Video mode, the camera will start the countdown to Mwork according to your preset time. The camera will capture photos based on the setting of interval time, and you can get some photos as it is working continuously. Then you can view all these photos of a certain time by one slide.

Work Time
The camera can just work at a preset time and preset days. In the rest of the time the camera is under standby mode.

• ON: It means enable the function of working time.
• OFF: It means the camera will work all the time.

Photo or Video
There are three options for you to choose.
You may select photo or video or photos video and press OK to confirm.

Photo resolution
There are seven options for you to choose. Select Photo resolution. Higher resolution produces better quality photos, but creates larger files that take up more of the TF card space and fills it up faster. It provides, 48MP,36MP,32MP,24MP,20MP,16MP 8MP,4MP,2MP. Default set is 8MP.

Video resolution
There are three options for you to choose. Select Video reso- lution (in pixels per frame).

• 4K(3840*2160,30fps)
• 720P (1280×720,30fps)
• 2.7K(2560×1440,30fps)
• 1080P(1920×1080,30fps)

Photo Burst
There are five options for you to choose shown in *Fig8.
Select desired number for photos. To take continuous photos after one trigger if the setting is 2P or above.

Audio Recording
There are two options for you to choose:

• ON: It means enable the function of audio recording.
  The camera can record the sound while take video.

• OFF: It means the camera works under the function of audio recording not enable.

Video Length
Video length is the length per captured video clip.
The video length is from 5 Sec. to 10 Min.The default setting is 10 Sec. For saving power, it is better to set the video length within 20 Sec.

Detection Delay
In Motion Detection option of Mode, when choosing the length of time, e.g. 30 Sec. any motion (animals or humans) that is detected by PIR will trigger camera to capture a photo or video, the camera will not take images during the selected interval 30 Sec. This prevents the TF card from being filled with too many redundant images. Default set is 30 Sec.

PIR Sensitivity
There are three options for you to choose shown in *Fig14.
The camera monitors temperature of ambient conditions.
On cold days it is advised to choose Low or Middle, on hot days it is better to choose High to be more sensitive to slight variations in temperature.
When the PIR is triggered the camera takes a image. At times, the PIR will trigger and there won’t be anything in the image. These are called “False Triggers” and are the result of placing the camera in an environment where tree branches, grass, leaves, etc, are blowing in the wind and creating motion. Sunlight can also cause false triggers as the PIR sensor is reading the sun beam as hotter than the surrounding environment. Setting a camera up over water is also a potential cause for this issue.

The mobile trail camera use a passive infrared (PIR) sensor to detect when an object passes in front of it.
Follow the following tips help you to reduce or eliminate false triggers.

There are three options for you to choose shown in *Fig16.

Choosing On, the side motion sensors will be activated.
When any of the two side motion sensors detects a fast moving animals or humans about 130° from the lens (5- 15m), the camera be pre-activated. If the moving motion enters the detection area of the center motion sensor about 60° from the lens(5- 15m), the camera will start taking images according to the settings, otherwise the camera will re-enter standby mode again.

Motion filter
There are two options for you to choose shown in *Fig18.

• ON: It means enable the function of filtering false shots after PIR is triggered.
• OFF: It means the camera works under the function of motion filtering not enable.

Motion Test
This function helps you aim and test the camera at target area.

Fill Light Distance
There are three options for you to choose shown in *Fig22.

In order to get the optimal photos or videos quality,the camera should be placed to a suitable distance of target area for scouting game.

• Near: <5m
• Middle: <15m
• Far: <30m

Camera Name
In order to distinguish one camera from others, you can rename your camera. The character is from “0” to “9” and “A” to “Z”.The max number of character is. Use to select the character, and press OK to save it.The new camera name will be printed on time stamp.

Date & Time
Set Time & Date: Year, Mon, Day Hour, Min. Sec., use to select the character, and press OK to save it.

Time Format
There are two options for you to choose:
24H and 12H

Date Format
There are three options for you to choose:
D/MY M/D/Y Y/M/D

Loop Record
There are two options for you to choose shown in *Fig24.

• ON: It means the function of save new photos or videos over. The old images on your TF card if it becomes full.
  Each time a new photo or video is taken the oldest image on the card will be overwritten.

• OFF: It means the camera may not continue to take any photos or videos once the TF card is full.

Beep Sound
There are two options for you to choose:

• ON: Make a beep sound when pressing the keyboard.
• OFF: The keyboard does not beep when pressed.

Memory Card Format
Deletes (erases) all files stored on a TF card to prepare it for reuse.

Caution!
Firstly, make sure you have downloaded and backed up all the images you want to preserve!

Language
There are eleven languages for you to choose:
English, Deutsch, Francais, Espanol, Nederlands,Italiano, Polski, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Russian.

Password Protection
Use to set the password, and press OK to save it.
The default password is 0000. Make sure you write down your password or save it to your mobile phone so you can access your camera if you ever forget your password.

This is a very important security feature.
In case you forget your password, please turn off your camera, press”UP”and OK key and move the key to ON position at the same time, then you can reset the password.

The Default Set resets the camera to factory settings.

Version Info
It shows the firmware version of the camera,for manufacturer’s use only.

SENSING ANGLE AND DISTANCE TEST

To perform the sensing angle and monitoring distance of the camera test:

• Toggle the power switch to (TEST .
• Make movements in front of the camera at several positions within the area where you expect the object will be. Try different distances
• If the red indicator LED light blinks, it indicates that position can be sensed. If it does not blink,that position is outside of the sensing area. The results of your testing will help you find the best placement when mounting the camera.

MOUNTING CAMERA

When setting up the camera for scouting game or other outdoor applications, you must be sure to mount it in place correctly and securely. We recommend mounting the camera on a relatively straight tree with a diameter of more than 15cm (6 in.), make sure the tree is large enough to not sway in the wind as this can cause a false trigger. Position your camera facing north or south. If you position your camera aiming east or west your camera tends to have a greater frequency of false triggers due to the rising or setting sun passing through the frame.
To get the optimal photo quality, the tree should be about 5 meters (16 – 17 ft.) away from the place to be monitored, with the camera placed at a height of 0.75 – 1m (2.5 – 3.5ft.). Attaching your camera too low can result in getting too many pictures of small non-targeted creatures. Placing your camera too high and facing downward can cause the camera to pick up shadows and the changes in ground temperature.
Also, keep in mind that you will get the best results at night when the subject is within the ideal range,no farther than 30m(98ft.); and no closer than 3m(10ft.) from the camera.

To enhance the flash, we recommend positioning camera in an area with a backdrop to reflect the maximum amount of light.
Clear all vegetation from in front of the camera.
Any small limbs, twigs, leaves, or grass blowing in the wind can trigger a false image.
Test the camera. After following the steps above to ensure it is not something environmentally driven or a result of the settings, please follow step:
Take your camera and place it facing a blank wall on a sturdy surface.

FILE FORMAT

The folders name like DSCF0001. The numbers behind “DSCF” shows sequence number. The file is named as “DSCF0001.JPG” for photo and” DSCF0002.MP4″for video.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Q1: Can not take photos or videos.

• No TF card in the card slot.
• Corrupt TF card.
• Batteries power are too low to power up

Q2: The photo is too dark at night.

• The illumination parameter is not set correctly. Please refer to Fig.22 camera flash range settings.
• Lack of reflective background at night: We recommend positioning the camera in an area with a backdrop to reflect the maximum amount of light. For instance, place the camera 8-12m(20-30ft.) from a field edge facing the woods.
• Low batteries power.

Q3: The camera shut down automatically in TEST mode.
The camera is set to shut down the power automatically when there is no operation over 3 minutes in TEST mode.
The purpose is to prevent battery run out. camera.

Q4: Camera Led light area appears water mist?
Our cameras are hunting cameras with waterproof function.
Actually it is due to the condensation inside the lens caused by the temperature difference between inside and outside.
You need to do is leave the camera in a dry place for 1-2 days.

Q6: Two ways to get an image?

• When the camera finishes taking pictures or videos, the pictures or videos will be stored in the camera’s SD card (the SD card is inserted in the lower left side of the camera), at this time, you can use two methods to export the pictures from the camera.
• a: Without removing the SD card, connect the camera with the computer using the cable, then the computer will pop up the USB flash drive device, and then you can check the photos and videos stored in the camera from the USB flash drive shown in the display.
• b: Insert the SD card into the card reader, and plug the card reader into the computer interface, at which time the computer will pop up the USB flash drive device to view the photos and videos stored in the camera from the displayed USB flash drive.camera.
  Refer to the last page

Q7: No photos were taken in motion detection mode.?
Step 1  » you need to remove all the protective film on the camera lens, and second, you need to keep a distance of 30 meters (98 ft).
Next, click on the menu, then select “Mode” – “Motion Detection”, choose the detection delay time and set it for a few seconds. Then traces of animal movement will be recognized within a few seconds. Then click “OK”.

Step2 » select “Work Time”, then select “Open”, then set the time you want the camera to start working.

Step 3  » select “PIR Sensitivity”, the higher the sensitivity,the more sensitive and faster the recognition, and at the same time, the more power consumption.

Step 4 » select “Detection Delay” to set the frequency of taking photos. Take photos every few seconds or hours.

Step5 , in “Motion Test”, move your hand or a person or an animal to see if any motion is detected, if so, you can start taking photos.

Step 6  » press the button to “ON”, it will prompt that the current mode is “Motion Test”, if you want to continue, click “OK” to start shooting automatically. If you want to continue, click “OK” to start auto shooting.

Technical Specifications

The camera can be connected to a computer using a USB cable to transfer files

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