velleman CAMCOLVC26 Game and Trail Camera User Manual

CAMCOLVC26
GAME AND TRAIL CAMERA

USER MANUAL

Introduction

To all residents of the European Union Important environmental information about this product
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If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.**
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, do not install or use it and contact your dealer.

Safety Instructions

**| WARNING
Do not puncture or throw batteries in a fire as they might explode.
Keep batteries away from children.
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**| This device contains an internal rechargeable battery. When the
the device is end-of-life, it must be disposed of in accordance with
local regulations.
| There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device.

General Guidelines

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

• Keep this device away from dust and extreme temperatures.
• Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other extremely bright objects.
• Do not touch the lens.
• Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.
• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
• Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorized way will void the warranty.
• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Refer to an authorized dealer for service and/or spare parts.
• Do not use this product to violate privacy laws or perform illegal activities.

Features

• housing with camouflage print
• video recording on SD card (not included)
• video recording quality: 720p HD video – 30 fps
• easy and user-friendly setup
• built-in 2″ TFT monitor
• interface: TV-out, USB, SD card, and DC port

Overview

Refer to the illustrations on pages 2, 3 and 4 of this manual.

Control Panel

Operation

6.1 Quick Start

1. Loosen the screw and open the lid at the bottom of the camera. Insert an SD card (not incl.) in the SD card slot [7].

2. Slightly press the second lid to open the battery compartment [10]. Insert four 1.5 V AA-type batteries (not incl.) according to the indicated polarity. You can also power the camera through an active USB port of a computer. To do so, insert the USB plug of the included USB cable into the USB port [8] and connect to your computer.

3. Switch on the camera with the on-off button [g]. Press OK [f] to enter the test mode.

4. Press MENU [a] to enter the setting menu. Navigate through the menu with the navigation buttons [b, c, d, e], modify with up or down [c,
   e], and press OK [f] to confirm.

5. Hold OK [f] pressed for five seconds to enable the camera to work automatically.

6. Select the picture or video recording with the photo/video selector [h], and select your IR LEDs with the LED selector [i]. The GPRS function [j] is not available on this model.

7. Once your picture or video recording mode is selected, press OK [f] to take a picture or to start/stop the video recording.

8. Open the battery compartment [12] of the support. Insert four 1.5 V AA-type batteries (not incl.) according to the indicated polarity. Fix the support where desired using the included strap. Click the camera onto the support and secure it with the locks [11].

Remarks| We recommend disconnecting the USB cable from the camera when using battery power.
We also recommend not using rechargeable batteries. Instead, use fresh alkaline batteries in both the camera and the support simultaneously.
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6.2 Other Functions
Video/Photo Playback

1. Switch on the camera with the on-off button [g] and press OK [f].
2. Press [e] to enter the playback mode.
3. Press or [b, d] to select your photo/video; press OK [f] to play your selection.
4. Press [e] again to go back.

Deleting a Video/Photo

1. Press [e] to enter the playback mode.
2. Press or [b, d] to select your photo/video.
3. Press MENU [a] to enter the menu.
4. Select the DELETE option with or [c, e]. Press OK [f] to enter the submenu.
5. Select YES or NO with or [c, e]. Press OK [f] to confirm.
6. Press [e] again to go back.

Formatting Your SD Card

1. Press [e] to enter the playback mode.
2. Press or [b, d] to select your photo/video.
3. Press MENU [a] to enter the menu.
4. Select the FORMAT option with or [c, e]. Press OK [f] to enter the submenu.
5. Select YES or NO with or [c, e]. Press OK [f] to confirm.
6. Press [e] again to go back.

Auto Power-Off
The camera will automatically switch to standby mode if no keypad is touched for 60 seconds unless the menu mode is activated.

6.3 Operation Menu
To enter the menu:

1. Switch on the camera with the on-off button [g] and press OK [f].
2. Press MENU [a] to enter the menu.
3. Navigate through the menu or submenu with or [c, e]. Press OK [f] to enter the submenu or to confirm.
4. Press MENU [a] to go back to one level.

Camera ID
Name your camera. This function is useful when using multiple
cameras.

1. Enter the submenu and select ON with or [c, e]. Press OK [f] to confirm.
2. Press or [c, e] to select your digit or character, press or [b, d] to select the next digit or character.
3. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Camera + Video
Combined photo/video mode. When triggered, the camera will first take a picture and then automatically start recording. See Video Length and Multi- Shot for detailed configuration.

1. Enter the submenu and select ON with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Multi-Shot

Select how many pictures will be taken when triggered.

1. Enter the submenu and select the number of pictures with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Image Size
Select your picture size.

1. Enter the submenu and select the number of pictures with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Video Size
Select your video size.

1. Enter the submenu and select the video size with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Video Frame
Select your number of frames per second when recording.

1. Enter the submenu and select the number of frames per second with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Digital Zoom
Adjust the focal length of the camera.

1. Enter the submenu and select the zoom scale with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Video Length
Select the video recording length of the combined photo/video mode.

1. Enter the submenu and set your recording time with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

PIR Sensitivity
Set the PIR sensitivity level. Set a higher sensitivity when using the camera with high ambient temperatures, to detect smaller objects or to increase the detection distance.

1. Enter the submenu and select the sensitivity level with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Timer
Set a programmed recording. The recording will start and end at the set time. Note that you cannot set any date and the camera will record every day at the set time.

1. Enter the submenu and select ON with or [c, e]. Press OK [f] to confirm.
2. Press or [c, e] to set your digit, press or [b, d] to select the next digit or character.
3. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Time Lapse
Interval photo/video recording. The PIR sensor will be switched off and the camera will automatically take a picture or record video upon the set interval.

1. Enter the submenu and select ON with or [c, e]. Press OK [f] to confirm.
2. Press or [c, e] to set your digit, press or [b, d] to select the next digit or character.
3. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Delay
Set the interval between two motion-triggered photo/video recordings. This function prevents making too many photo/video recordings and getting a full SD card too fast.

1. Enter the submenu and select ON with or [c, e]. Press OK [f] to confirm.
2. Press or [c, e] to set your digit, press or [b, d] to select the next digit or character.
3. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Audio Recording
Enable or disable the sound option.

1. Enter the submenu and select ON with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

TV-Out
Select the TV encoding system.

1. Enter the submenu and select the system with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Stamp
Enable or disable on-screen date and time display.

1. Enter the submenu and select the system with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Frequency
Select the flicker frequency.

1. Enter the submenu and select the frequency with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Language
Select the menu language.

1. Enter the submenu and select your language with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Time/Date
Set the date and time of the camera.

1. Enter the submenu.
2. Press or [c, e] to set your digit, press or [b, d] to select the next digit or character.
3. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Camera Sound
Enable or disable the key sound option.

1. Enter the submenu and select ON with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

SD Cycle Recording
Enable or disable the overwrite function. When the SD card is full, photo/video recording will continue but the oldest picture or video file will be automatically deleted.

1. Enter the submenu and select ON with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Camera Password
Set a password.
1. Enter the submenu and select ON with or [c, e].
2. Enter your password. Press or [c, e] to set your digit, press or [b, d] to select the next digit or character.
3. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Trigger Logs
Enable or disable the trigger time recording only. The camera will not start photo/video recording but will only record the trigger time. This function is particularly useful as a prospection tool to know when in the day most triggers occur. Triggers will be recorded on a text file.

1. Enter the submenu and select ON with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

Reset
Reset the camera to default factory settings.

1. Enter the submenu and select ON with or [c, e].
2. Press OK [f] to confirm or MENU [a] to exit.

About
Information on the software version.

1. Enter the submenu.
2. Press MENU [a] to exit.

SD Cards and Battery Life

The camera will not work without an SD card. Use an SD card of max. 32 GB. The chart below shows the approximate capacity of different SD cards.

SD Cards

SD card
Capacity| 1 GB| 2 GB| 4 GB| 8 GB| 16 GB| 32 GB
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Photo (pictures)
5 Mpx| 705| 1373| 2823| 5517| 11141| 244962
8 Mpx| 452| 882| 1813| 3544| 7157| 14241
12 Mpx| 201| 392| 806| 1575| 3181| 6326
Video (hours)
720p HD| 0:09:27| 0:18:32| 0:38:15| 1:14:53| 2:31:20| 4:53:40
640×480| 0:26:01| 0:50:48| 1:44:33| 3:24:27| 6:52:58| 13:09:27
320×160| 1:14:07| 2:24:28| 4:57:04| 9:40:39| 19:32:30| 39:15:10

Battery Life

Test conditions: LCD screen off, PIR on.

8 x 1.5 V AA-type alkaline batteries

Pictures/day| Working time| Video clips/day| Working time
IR LEDs on| IR LEDs on
5 Mpx| 100| 51 days| 320×240| 10 sec| 10 clips| 43 days
8 Mpx| 100| 49 days| 640×480| 10 sec| 10 clips| 42 days
12 Mpx| 100| 45 days| 1280×720| 10 sec| 10 clips| 40 days
IR LEDs off| IR LEDs off
5 Mpx| 100| 59 days| 320×240| 10 sec| 10 clips| 119 days
8 Mpx| 100| 55 days| 640×480| 10 sec| 10 clips| 113 days
12 Mpx| 100| 51 days| 1280×720| 10 sec| 10 clips| 101 days

Troubleshooting

The camera is not triggered.
o, Check the PIR sensitivity. Remember that an environment with higher temperatures needs a higher sensitivity level. The PIR detector will be more sensitive at night. Reduce the sensitivity level.
o, Install the camera in a colder environment on a stable object.
o, Do not aim the camera at shiny or highly brilliant surfaces or objects.
o The camera may not capture very fast-moving objects. Redirect the camera so that the object stays in the camera’s field after triggering.

The camera does not record photos/videos.
o, Make sure the SD card is formatted correctly and not full unless you activate the SD cycle recording mode.
o, Use fresh alkaline AA-type batteries. Avoid using rechargeable batteries.

Cleaning and Maintenance

• There are no user-serviceable parts.
• Wipe the device regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents.

Technical Specifications

min. 8 GB Class 10 to record 720p video
pick-up element| 5 Mpx CMOS
viewing angle| 52°
built-in microphone| yes
chipset|
image sensor| Micron® MT9P001
DSP| SP1628
PIR sensor|
PIR sensitivity| 3 levels (high, normal, low)
PIR distance| 12-15 m
PIR angle| 60°
IR LEDs|
IR range| 20 m
IR LEDs| top: 19 pcs, bottom: 21 pcs
aperture| F3.0
white balance| auto
AV port| yes
PC camera function| no
video|
video resolution| 720p @ 30 fps
video file format| MJPG (AVI)
recording capacity| ± 125 MB/min.
video length| 1-60 sec, programmable
image| 1-7 photos per burst
image resolution| 5 Mpx or 12 Mpx interpolated
power supply|
camera| 4 x 1.5 V AA battery (order code HR6C/27B, not incl.)
stand-by time| 4-6 months
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working temperature| -25° C to 60° C
storage temperature| -30° C to 70° C
dimensions| 132 x 99 x 77.5 mm
weight| 300 g

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman NV cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our websitewww.Velleman.eu. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. 

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Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty
Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired extensive experience in the electronics world and currently distributes its products in over 85 countries. All our products fulfill strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department and by specialized external organizations. If, all precautionary measures notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make an appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions).

General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer Products (for EU):

• All consumer products are subject to a 24-month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.

• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion. You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw that occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.

• Not covered by warranty:
  – all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity…), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits;
  – consumable goods, parts, or accessories that are subject to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries (rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps, rubber parts, drive belts… (unlimited list);
  – flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc.…;
  – flaws caused deliberately, negligently, or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions;
  – damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally); – damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article;
  – all damage caused by modification, repair, or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.

• Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.

• Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please re-read the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non-defective article can also involve handling costs.

• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.

• The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties. The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article’s manual).

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