BRAUN 57660 Scouting Cam BLACK300phone User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Braun
Table of Contents
BRAUN 57660 Scouting Cam BLACK300phone
Introduction
Thank you for choosing one of our highly qualified GSM Scouting Trail Camera. This 12MP HD digital camera was developed in-house based on feedback and requirements from global customers.
Application
This digital camera, with its camouflage appearance, is ideal for home security, warehouse surveillance and particularly monitoring wild animals. It is easy to install and can be used to capture photos manually or long-term videos.
- Surveillance camera for home, office, construction site, warehouse, etc.
- Motion-triggered infrared night vision
- Animal observation
Power Supply
AA Alkaline Batteries
This camera can either work with 4 or 8 AA alkaline batteries.
Please note that the voltage of rechargeable AA batteries (1.2V) is
insufficient to power this device. Batteries should be inserted as indicated
inside the battery case. Solar Panel
For best user experience, this camera can work with most standard 6V lithium
batteries charged by solar panels. We strongly recommend the original solar
panel. Power Adapter
This camera can also be powered by an external 6VDC adapter. Remove the
alkaline batteries when using the power adapter.
Caution
- Insert the TF card with the power switch in OFF position.
- Do not insert or remove the TF card with the power switch in ON position.
- Format the TF card in the camera when first used.
- The camera is in USB mode when connected to a USB port of your computer. In this case, the TF card is displayed as removable disk.
- Ensure sufficient power when upgrading the firmware; otherwise malfunctions are possible.
Key Features
| 1 | Built-in 2.0″ TFT color screen to review photos and videos on camera |
|---|---|
| 2 | 36 IR LEDs with range of 20 meters |
| 3 | Programmable 5/8/12 megapixel high-definition resolution |
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| 4 | Color images during the day; black and white at night |
| 5 | Quick trigger time: 1.1s |
| 6 | Multi-shot photos: 1, 3, 6, 9 |
| 7 | Adjustable delay between recordings: 1/5/10/30 seconds/minutes |
| 8 | Adjustable video length: 10/30/60/90 seconds |
| 9 | With 8 AA alkaline batteries max. standby time 6 months |
| 10 | Operating temperature: -30°C to 70°C |
| 12 | Timer for camera to work only during preset time period per day |
| 13 | Date stamp with time, temperature and moon phase |
| 14 | Sound recording |
| 15 | Supports 2G SIM cards for real-time photos |
| 16 | MMS/SMTP function to transmit photos to 1-4 preset mobile phones or emails |
17
| SMS to enable camera to capture/send photo, switch on/off, get number of
captured images and battery status
Camera Overview
Front View
Side View (Right)
Rear View
Bottom View
Remote Control
The infrared remote control is primarily used to customize settings. The maximum range is 9 meters.
Note: Press * for laser pointer.
Note:
- Press OK to capture a photo or start video recording.
- Press Right to preview photo or video recording.
- Press Up or Down to view photos.
- Press Left to start video preview, press again to stop video preview.
Screen Information Display
Note: To activate MMS or SMTP functions, the camera must find a signal and SIM card must be inserted.
Settings Menu
The camera has five main menus:
Quick Operation
Inserting Batteries
Inserting TF and SIM Cards
Note: To activate the MMS or SMTP functions, save settings file Parameter.dat under MMSCONFIG to TF card.
Powering On
To power the camera on, slide the Power switch to TEST or ON position.
TEST
In TEST mode the screen lights up. The following operations are available via
remote control:
- Settings in Camera Menu, including Photo, Video and System Menus
- Capturing photo or video
- Viewing photos or videos
ON
In ON mode, the screen is dark, the camera works automatically.
3.4 Menu Settings
Settings in Photo, Video and System Menus can be adjusted by remote control;
settings in MMS and SMTP Menus can only be adjusted by MMSCONFIG software on
the CD.
Photo Menu Settings
Description:
| Submenu | Content | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 12MP, 8MP, 5MP | Photo size |
| Interval | 1/5/10/30 s/min | Waiting time to next capture |
| Multi | 1/3/6/9 | Number of photos captured in succession |
| ISO | 100, 200, 400 | Camera exposure level |
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Note :
- Mode is Camera or Camera &Video.
- Interval, Multi and ISO settings follow the same pattern.
Video Menu
| Resolution | 1080p, 720p, WVGA, QVGA | Video size |
|---|---|---|
| Video Length | 10s, 30s, 60s, 90s | Length of the video in seconds |
| Voice | On, Off | If On, video sound is recorded |
To change Resolution from 1080p to 720p press the following buttons on the
remote control: 
Note:
- Mode is Video.
- Video Length and Voice settings follow the same pattern.
System Menu
| Submenu | Content | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | Camera, Video, |
Camera&Video
| Capturing photo, video, photo and video
Language| English, French,
German, Spanish
| Camera menu language
TV Mode| NTSC, PAL| TV playback mode
Date/Time| 31-07-2014 15:49:40| Date-Month-Year Hour:Minute:Second
Password| ON, OFF| Password protection
Password| ****| If ON, 4 digits
Timer| On, Off| If On, camera only works in specified period
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To change Mode from Camera to Video press the following buttons on the remote control:
Note:
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Language, Distance, TV Mode, Format and Default settings follow the same pattern.
-
For Date/Time, Timer and Password settings:
Press or to select the value.
Press to enter the next submenu. -
After selecting Default, the setting is:
| Setting | Default | Items |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | Camera | Camera, Video, Camera&Video |
Resolution
(Camera)
|
12M
|
12M, 8M, 5M
Delay| 1 second| 1-30 seconds, 1-30 minutes
Multi| Single| Single, 3, 6, 9 Pictures
ISO| 400| 100, 200, 400
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Resolution
(Video)
|
1080p
|
1080p, 720p, WVGA, QVGA
Video Length| 10s| 10s, 30s, 60s, 90s
Date/Time
|
Same as last time
| YY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY
Adjust
Language
|
English
| English, French, German, Spanish,
Russian
Timer
| 00:00:00 to
23:59:59
|
Adjust
Format| Internal Memory| Internal Memory, SD Card
TV Mode| NTSC| NTSC, PAL
Password| Off| Off, On
MMS Menu
SMTP Menu
MMSCONFIG Setting
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Load the CD in the computer.
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Run MMSCONFIG.exe file from MMSCONFIG folder.
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Adjust Camera, Video and System Menu settings.
Note: After adjusting the settings with the remote control they can be skipped. -
Adjust MMS Setting
A. MMS Mode: Auto
In Auto MMS Mode, select:-
Country
-
Operator
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Add phone numbers for receiving photos
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Add email addresses for receiving photos
MMS Mode: Manual
If there is no configured information to select, select Manual MMS Mode. Contact SIM card provider to obtain APN, Account, Password, MMSC, IP and Port information; then -
phone number for receiving photos
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Add email address for receiving photos
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Adjust SMTP Setting
Sending images to email accounts.
A. SMTP Mode: Auto In Auto SMTP Mode, select:-
Country
-
Operator
-
Type of email
-
Add sender email address on the left
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Add sender email address password on the left
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Add receiver email addresses on the right
B. SMTP Mode: Manual
If there is no configured information to select, select Manual SMTP Mode. Contact SIM card provider to obtain APN, Account, Password information; contact sender email provider to obtain Server, Port information. -
Add sender email address on the left
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Add sender email address password on the left
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Add receiver email addresses on the right
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SMS Control
Control the camera by sending SMS:
- Send SMS code
| Code | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 530 | Camera Start | Start Working |
| 531 | Camera Sleep | Stop Working |
500
|
Capture
| Camera captures a photo and sends it to the configured phone or email
505
| Capture and get pic (MMS mode)| Camera captures a photo and sends it to the current phone
520
|
Get Pic information
| Camera sends a text with number of photos, SD card capacity, battery level
Firmware Upgrade
This camera is equipped with an automatic upgrade function. Upgrade is only necessary if improved firmware is available. Follow the steps below:
- Unzip the upgrade file.
- Copy file FWF900.bin to TF card.
- Insert the TF card in the camera.
- Power on the camera (in Test Mode).
- The camera will read the TF card and update automatically. During upgrade process the screen is black.
- The screen will light up after successful upgrade.
- Remove the TF card and insert in PC. Delete file FWF900.bin on TF card (otherwise the camera will enter upgrade mode when powered on again).
- Insert the TF card in the camera.
Specifications
| Image Sensor | 5 megapixels color CMOS |
|---|---|
| Memory | TF Card up to 32GB |
| Lens | F=3.1; FOV=60° |
| Size | 145mm 80mm 55 mm |
| IR Filter | Fully automatic IR filter |
| TFT Display Screen | 2.0” |
| IR LEDs | Black invisible 940nm |
| PIR Sensor Sight Angle | 60° |
| PIR Sensing Distance | 20 meters |
| Number of IR LEDs | 36 LEDs |
| Max Night Vision Range | 20 meters |
| Trigger Speed | 1.1 seconds |
| Trigger Interval | 1/5/10/30 sec/min (default 1 sec) |
| Image Resolution | 12MP/8MP/5MP |
| Multiple Photos per Detection | 1/3/6/9 |
| Video Resolution | 1080p/720p/VGA |
| File Format | JPEG/AVI |
| Date Time Stamp | Yes |
| Moon Phase Stamp | Yes |
| Exposure | Auto |
| Password Security | 4-digit PIN code |
| Frequency Bands | 2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz |
| Remote Control | SMS |
| GPRS Transmission | Data transfer by email |
| MMS to Phone | 1-4 phone numbers |
| MMS to Email | 1-4 email addresses |
| Periodic Shot | 1 second to 24 hours |
| Stand-By Current | 0.2mA |
| Stand-By Time | 6 months |
| Interface | TV out (NTSC/PAL), USB, SD card slot, |
6VDC In
Fixing Method| Belt, Tripod
Operating Temperature| -30 to +70°C
Power Supply| 8 × AA batteries
Camera Socket| Yes
Waterproof| IP54
Certifications| FCC, CE, RoHS
Packing List
References
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