SPARTAN SR4-BK Eclipse Trail Camera Instruction Manual

SPARTAN SR4-BK Eclipse Trail Camera Instruction Manual

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Package Contents

Camera Body and Ports

Buttons and Switch

: Menu: Enter the program menu in preview mode, exit from settings
: Up / Down: Move among the menu items
OK: Confirms a selection
On/Off switch
Battery tray eject button

Display

What You Need to Get Started

• MicroSD card, up to 512 GB (not included)

• 6 x AA size batteries (not included)
  • Lithium(recommended)
  • Alkaline
  • Rechargeable Ni-MH

• 12V SLA or Lithium rechargeable battery and connection cable OR 12V solar panel (not included)

Quick Setup

1. Load batteries.
   a. Press the Battery Tray Eject button to release the battery tray then pull it out so you can load the batteries.
   b. Insert each battery and make sure its polarity matches the indicators on the bottom of the battery tray.
   c. Insert the battery tray back into the camera.

2. Insert the microSD card.
   a. Insert the microSD card in the slot on the bottom of the camera until it clicks into place. (The camera uses a microSD card to save your photos and videos.)

3. Set up the camera
   a. Slide the power switch to the ON position, set the date and time, then press the Menu button to exit.
   b. Set the Camera , Trigger , and System options as desired.
   c. Format the microSD card ( System menu).
   d. Select Motion Test , press the OK button, adjust the camera position, then press the Menu button to exit. You can adjust the position by tilting the camera on its djustable (fixed) mounting bracket.
   e. Select Arm Camera then press the OK button. (If you do not arm the camera, it will arm itself after 1 minute.)

Menu Settings

1. Switch the camera on.
2. Navigate the main menu or setting choices using the (up and down) buttons.
3. Press the OK button to select a setting or the (Menu) button to exit and return to the previous level.

Viewing and Deleting Photos and Videos

Viewing Photos

1. Highlight Playback then press the OK button.
2. Press the (up and down) buttons to navigate through the pictures.
3. To return to the Home screen without deleting any photos, press the (Menu) button twice.

Deleting Photos

1. To delete one or all pictures, while viewing a photo press the (Menu) button.
2. Choose either Delete One or Delete ALL.
3. Press the OK button.
4. Press the (Menu) button to return to the next photo (if you deleted one) or the Home screen (if you deleted all).

Note: You can also delete everything on the microSD card by formatting it ( System menu).

Viewing Videos

1. Highlight Playback then press the OK button.
2. Press the (up and down) buttons to navigate through the pictures.
3. Press the OK button to play/pause the video or press the Menu button to return to the preview screen.
4. To return to the Home screen without deleting any photos, press the (Menu) button twice.

Deleting Videos

1. To delete one or all videos, while looking at the first frame of a video on the preview screen, press the (Menu) button.
2. Choose either Delete One or Delete ALL.
3. Press the OK button.
4. Press the (Menu) button to return to the next photo (if you deleted one) or the Home screen (if you deleted all).

Note: You can also delete everything on the microSD card by formatting it ( System menu).

Export Settings

Exporting the settings

1. In the System menu, highlight Export Settings then press the OK button to save a file called settings.ini to the microSD card.

Using the exported settings in a new camera

1. Once you have saved the settings from one camera onto a microSD card, insert the microSD card into the new camera.
2. Turn the switch to ON and the camera will ask you Update Setting, Yes or No.
3. Choose Yes to copy the settings to this camera or No to set up the camera manually.

Technical Specifications

• The auto-adjustable flash power feature minimizes over exposed images and video clips by automatically detecting the distance the target is from the camera during each trigger and adjusting the flash power / strength accordingly.

Warranty Information

The Camera purchased from our authorized dealers is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from the original date of purchase under normal use. Spartan Camera will, at its option, repair or replace your camera with the same or comparable model, free of charge (except you must pay for shipping charges set forth below), for a period of (2) two years from the original date of purchase in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship occurring with normal use. This warranty only extends to the original retail purchaser. Purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty performance. The warranty on any replacement product provided under this warranty shall be for the unexpired portion of the warranty period applicable to the original product.

To register your camera, go to spartancamera.com and click on the link labeled Product Registration at the bottom of the page. Fill in all the fields in the form and upload either a picture (JPG) of your paper/printed invoice/receipt or a PDF of your electronic (e.g., email) receipt. (Windows users can create a PDF by printing the invoice but choosing Microsoft Print to PDF instead of their printer.)

Our warranty applies ONLY to the cameras purchased from our authorized dealers.
This warranty extends solely to failures due to defects in materials or workmanship occurring during normal use. It does not cover normal wear of the product. This warranty is void if: the product housing has been removed, if the product’s label, logo or serial number have been removed or if the product fails to function properly as a result of accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, non-compatible batteries, faulty installation, setup, adjustments, improper maintenance, alteration, maladjustment of controls, modification, power surges, service by anyone other than Spartan Camera or Spartan
Camera authorized service center or acts beyond the manufacturer’s or distributor’s control.
Note: The camera is not waterproof; please protect your camera properly for outdoor use.
Should your product prove defective during this warranty period, please contact us to obtain an RMA number prior to returning the defective unit.
An RMA number is required for all returns. Please contact Technical Support [email protected] to submit your request for an RMA. Shipping costs may apply.
If the product is beyond the warranty period, the price for repairing or replacing may vary. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
International customers pay a different amount for shipping & insurance. We will send detailed information along with the RMA number.
Include with your camera the RMA form and a copy of your dated invoice or receipt.
The warranty work will not automatically extend the original warranty period. You have 2 weeks to report any DOA (Dead on Arrival) products so please test product upon receipt.
If you have any questions regarding the warranty of Spartan Camera, please email us at [email protected].
Please consult your dealer or Tech Support if you have any question or problem while you use the camera before you request an RMA number and send the camera back for repair. Some problems may be solved easily with help from our dealers or us.

Camera Repair

Repairs for damages not covered by the warranty will be subject to a charge. Please contact Spartan Camera to determine more information and to discuss repair options not covered under warranty.

CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT:
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.spartancamera.com
Phone: 1-770-582-0004
9 AM-6 PM Eastern M-F

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E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.cameratraps.co.za
Phone: +27 (0) 83 560 0555 / +27 (0) 82 422 0356

References

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