SG520 Series SG520-D Infrared Digital Scouting Camera User Manual

SG520 Series SG520-D Infrared Digital Scouting Camera

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: SG520-D Series
• LEDs: Two 850nm LEDs and two white LEDs
• Trigger: Passive Infrared (PIR) motion sensor
• Memory Card Support: SD and SDHC cards up to 64GB
• Power Supply: 4 AA batteries or 6V external power adapter

Product Usage Instructions

Camera Overview
The SG520-D Series is a digital scouting camera designed for surveillance purposes. It captures high-quality pictures or videos based on motion detection using a PIR sensor.

Setting Up the Camera

1. Inserting the SD Card
   Open the lock on the camera, and insert the SD card into the card slot ensuring it is in the unlocked position. The camera requires an SD card for operation and does not have internal memory.

2. Powering On
   Use 4 AA batteries or a 6V external power supply to power the camera. Insert the batteries according to the indicated polarity. Make sure to power on the camera after inserting the SD card.

Capturing Images and Videos

• Default Settings
  The camera can capture colour pictures or videos with white LEDs during the day and black & white pictures or videos with 850nm LEDs at night based on default settings.

• Custom Settings
  You can customize the camera settings to adjust picture quality, video length, and other parameters. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on setting up custom preferences.

Maintenance and Care

• Battery Replacement
  Monitor the battery level regularly and replace it with new AA batteries or rechargeable options when needed to ensure uninterrupted operation.

• SD Card Handling
  Avoid inserting or removing the SD card while the camera is in operation to prevent data loss or damage. Format the SD card using the camera before initial use for optimal performance.

FAQ

• Q: What should I do if the camera does not capture any images or videos?
  A: Check if the SD card is inserted correctly and unlocked. Ensure that the batteries are properly installed and have sufficient charge. Verify that the camera is in a location with adequate motion for triggering.

• Q: Can I use rechargeable batteries with the camera?
  A: Yes, you can use high-performance rechargeable batteries like Lithium or Nimh as an alternative to standard AA batteries. Make sure they are fully charged before inserting them into the camera.

Instruction

Camera Body Interface

General Description
This camera, a digital scouting camera with two 850nm LEDs and two white LEDs, is a digital infrared surveillance camera, triggered by any movement of animals or humans monitored by a highly sensitive Passive Infrared (PIR) motion sensor, and then automatically captures high-quality pictures or records video clips according to default settings or preset customer settings. It takes color pictures or videos with white LED, or B&W pictures or videos with 850nm LED at night.

It is resistant to water and snow. The camera can also be used as a portable digital camera.

Shooting Information Display
There is a 1.44’’ LCD screen with three keys to set up the camera. When the camera is turned on, current settings will be displayed on the screen.

Saving Images or Videos
The camera uses a standard SD (Secure Digital) memory card to save images (in .jpg format) and videos(in .avi format). SD and SDHC(High Capacity) cards up to 64GB are supported. Before inserting the SD card be sure that the SD card is unlocked.

Note: without an SD card inserted, the camera will not work.

Cautions

• The camera is supplied by 4 AA batteries or a DC power adapter with an output of 6V. Please install batteries according to the shown polarity.
• Please insert the SD card before testing the camera. The camera has no internal memory for saving images or videos. If no SD card is inserted, the camera will shut down automatically.
• Please do not insert or take out the SD card when the camera is working.
• It is recommended to format the SD card by cathe mera when used for the first time.
• The camera will enter into hunting mode without operation in 60 seconds or press the “Rthe ight” key within seconds of hunting mode, and press the “Othe K” key to wake up the camera.

Quick Start Guide

Power Supply

• Use 4 AA batteries or a 6V external power supply to support the camera.
• Use high-capacity and high-performance alkaline batteries (recommended), rechargeable Lithium batteries or rechargeable Nimh batteries.

Insert the SD card
Open the lock, and insert the SD card into the card slot. Please note that the SD card is in the “write” (not locked) position otherwise the camera will not function correctly. The camera itself has no internal memory for saving images or videos.

Power On
Before power on, please pay attention to the following:

1. Avoid temperature and motion disturbances in front of the camera such as big leaves, curtains, air-conditioners, air outlet of the chimney and other heat sources to prevent false triggering.
2. The height from the Grothe und for placing the camera should vary with the object size appropriately. Generally, one to two meters are preferred.

Long press the “OK” button to turn on the camera to do settings. The camera will enter into hunting mode without operation in 20 seconds. The motion indication LED (red) will blink for about 10 seconds. The 10s is a buffering time before autonomic capturing photos or videos, e.g. for locking and mounting the camera and walking away.

Custom Settings

• Press MENU to enter into menu settings. The camera can be adjusted to manually customize the camera settings displayed on the LCD screen.
• You can press the RIGHT key to manually capture photos or record a video and again to stop a video.

Key Notes:

• “OK”: turn on the camera, save settings and g the next item, playback image or video in preview mode, and wake up the camera in hunting mode.
• “MENU”: enter into setup mode, exit.
• “RIGHT”: take a photo or video in preview mode, next option.

Power Off
Long press “OK” to power off the camera. Please note that even in off mode, the camera still consumes a small amount of battery power. Therefore, please remove the batteries if the camera is not in use for a length of time.

Item Settings

Camera Menu
To view the camera settings menu, press “MENU” to enter into setup mode. Use the “RIGHT” key to select the different options, press “OK” to save and go to the next item and “MENU” to exit.

Spanish, Swedish, Finnish, Norsk, Dansk, Italian, and Russian.

Default: English

Camera Mode| There are three camera modes:

Photo: to take a photo

Video: to record a video

Picture + Video: to take a picture with a video clip. This mode disables the photo burst function.

Default: Photo

Photo Size| Choose the image size:

Default: 4 MP

Photo Burst| Choose the number of photos taken after the camera is triggered: 1 Photo, 2 Photo, or 3 Photo. If Pic+Video is selected, Photo burst defaults to 1 photo regardless of the entered value.

Default : 1 Photo

Video Size| Choose the video size:

Default : VGA

Video Length| Choose the duration of the video recording. Valid values extend from 5-60 seconds in 5-second increments.

Default : 10 seconds

Picture Type| It takes colour pictures or videos with white LED and B&W pictures or videos with 850nm LED at night.

Default : Black &White

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Set Clock| Set the date and time of the camera. The date format is day/month/year and the time format is hour: minute: second.
Time Lapse| The camera can capture images or videos at a preset time interval regardless of motion detection. Changing this setting to a non-zero value turns on Time Lapse mode, and the camera will take photos at the set interval time. If PIR Trigger/Sensitivity and Time Lapse options are BOTH OFF, the camera will not capture any photos or videos.

Default : Off

PIR

Trigger/Sensitive ty

| This setting is for the sensitivity of the PIR sensor. There are four sensitivity parameters: High, Normal, Low, and Off. It is recommended to use HIGH sensitivity in areas with little environmental interference and warmer, humid climates. Use LOW sensitivity for areas that have a lot of interference. The sensitivity of the PIR is affected by temperature. Higher temperatures lead to lower sensitivity.

If PIR Trigger/Sensitivity and Time Lapse options are BOTH OFF, the camera will not capture any photos or videos.

Default : Normal

PIR Interval| This setting indicates how long the PIR sensor will be disabled after each camera triggering. During this time the PIR sensor will not react to any detected motion. The PIR Interval can be set between zero seconds to a maximum of 1 hour.

Default: 10 seconds

Work Day| Choose the days of the week you want the camera to work. This setting is only available in Hunting Mode.

Default: All

Work Hour| This parameter defines a certain time in a day when the camera can be triggered, while the device will shut off during non-working hours. The effective value ranges from 00:00 to 23:59.

When this parameter is set to Off, the camera works at all times. When the timer switch is ON, the camera works only during the time according to the preset settings.

Default : Off

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Recycle Storage| In hunting mode, if the SD card is full, the oldest images or videos will be overwritten by new pictures or videos. This keeps you from having to retrieve your memory card manually. In SETUP mode, this option is disabled.

Default: Off

Time Stamp| When this function is turned on, the camera can print time and Logo on video.

Default: ON

Format SD| All information on the SD card will be deleted. Make sure to make a backup of important data already on the SD card.
Default Settings| Restores all settings to default values.

Playback Mode
Press “OK” to enter into playback mode, images can be viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, but videos can only be played on your computer. For simplicity, operations with PC won’t be introduced here. “OK” and “RIGHT” keys help to choose the previous or next one.

Trouble Shooting

1. There is something in front of the camera lens. Is the camera broken?
   A: The camera is not broken. It’s an IR-cut filter. When the camera is powered on, the IR cut will be reset and cover the lens. Only when the camera is powered off, the IR-cut will be at a random place.

2. The camera is not working anymore.
   A: Most likely, no SD card has been inserted in the camera when it is turned on. Please make sure a working SD card has been inserted into the camera before it is turned on.

3. The display screen is suddenly black.
   A: The camera has entered into hunting mode. Press “OK” to wake it up if you want to continue to set up the camera.

PIR Detection Zone

This camera has a new design of PIR and the new PIR is patented. The new patented PIR’s detection range can reach 85ft in good environments. The following picture shows the compared detection zone between normal PIR and the new patented PIR.

The PIR detection angle (α) is just smaller than the field of view (FOV) angle (β). The advantage of this design is to reduce the empty picture rate and capture most if not all, motions.

Technical Specifications

FOV(Field of View)=55°

PIR detection range| 85ft
Display Screen of

Remote Control

| 1.44” LCD
Memory Card| Up to 64GB
PIR Sensitivity| Adjustable (High/Normal/Low)
Trigger Time| <1s
Weight| 180g(without battery)
Operation/Storage

Tem.

| -20 – +60°C / -30 – +70°C
Power Supply| 4×AA
Sound Recording| Available
Mounting| Rope/Belt/Python lock
Dimensions| 107 x76 x40 mm
Operation Humidity| 5% – 90%
Security Authentication| FCC, CE, RoHS

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