SPYPOINT Force-Pro and Comparable Trail Camera User Guide
- June 7, 2024
- SPYPOINT
Table of Contents
- SPYPOINT Force-Pro and Comparable Trail Camera
- IN THE BOX
- COMPONENTS
- PREPARATION
- FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE AND WITHOUT LEAKING BATTERIES
- INSTALLING AN SD CARD
- SETUP
- OPERATION
- INSTALLATION
- THE SPYPOINT EXPERIENCE
- DISPOSAL
- WARRANTY
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
SPYPOINT Force-Pro and Comparable Trail Camera
IN THE BOX
- 1x Camera
- 1x 16 GB SD card
- 1x Installation strap
- 1x Quick Start Guide
NOTE
Batteries sold separately.
User Manual, software updates & FAQs available at:
www.spypoint.com/support.
COMPONENTS
- No glow flash
- Red LED indicator
- Photo lens
- Detection lens
- Locking latch
- Slot for installation strap
- 12 V jack
- Screw-thread for standard 1/4″ -20
- LCD screen
- OK button
- Switch ON/SETUP/OFF
- Navigation buttons
- SD card slot
- Battery compartment
The specifications and characteristics of similar models may vary. Refer to the website or packaging for details.
PREPARATION
SELECT A POWER SOURCE
Make sure to insert the AA batteries according to their polarity (+) and (-).
FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE AND WITHOUT LEAKING BATTERIES
- Use new batteries.
- Use ONLY alkaline or ONLY lithium batteries.
- Do not mix new and old batteries.
- Do not use rechargeable AA batteries, as their lower voltage may cause operating difficulties.
INSTALLING AN SD CARD
The camera was designed to operate with an SD card between 2 and 128 GB of memory.
INSERT AN SD CARD
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Make sure the camera is turned OFF.
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Locate the SD card slot. It is on the bottom right corner of the camera (see diagram).
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Insert an SD card (up to 128 GB) in the slot and make sure to respect the direction indicated in the diagram.
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The card is inserted correctly when a click is heard.
FORMAT YOUR SD CARD
Before inserting the SD card in your camera, it must be formatted to ensure proper operations. See section OTHER OPTIONS on page 8 for an explanation of the formatting process.
SETUP
Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT buttons to switch to the LCD display or to change options, and press OK to select. Several setup pages will be displayed.
GENERAL SETTINGS SETUP
- To turn the camera ON/OFF, use the ON/SETUP/OFF switch.
- The switch must be on SETUP to make your initial changes.
- When the switch is on SETUP, press OK to open the MENU:
- Set the language (English, Franais, Deutsch)
- Set the date (MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY)
- Set the time (12 h or 24 h)
- Set the temperature (°F/ °C)
ADJUST THE SETTINGS FOR THE 3 MODES OF OPERATION
PHOTO MODE
Delay: Allows you to select the time elapsed before the camera can detect
again and take the next photo.
If you want to capture multiple photos, use a shorter delay.
Once you have selected the delay, press OK.
Quality: Allows you to select a resolution of 4 MP, 16 MP
or 30 MP. Once you have made your selection, press OK.
Multi: Allows you to select the number of photos to be taken per shot (from 1 to 6 photos). Once you have made your selection, press OK.
Detect: Allows you to set motion-detector sensitivity
(LOW, NORMAL, HIGH, AUTO). Once you have made your selection, press OK.
VIDEO MODE
Delay: Allows you to select the time elapsed before the camera can
detect again and take the next video.
Quality: Allows you to choose between VGA, HD, FHD, QHD and 4K. Once you have made your selection, press OK.
Length: Allows the user to choose the video length (10 to 60 s). Once you have made your selection, press OK.
Detection: Allows you to set motion-detector sensitivity (LOW, NORMAL, HIGH, AUTO). Once you have made your selection, press OK.
TIME-LAPSE MODE
Allows you to take photos at regular predefined intervals without necessarily
detecting a movement.
Night: Choose the BOOST option for maximum brightness at night, select OPTIMAL to reduce fuzziness at night, and MIN BLUR to minimize the blurriness of moving objects. Once you have made your selection, press OK. ( Note: Regardless of the mode, the flash remains invisible.)
OTHER OPTIONS
Name: Allows to give a name to your camera.
About: Indicates the software version.
Default: Resets all default settings.
Format: Allows the camera to format the SD card the next time it is used.
(Reformatting the SD card will delete all photos and videos on the card.
Only format the card if you are sure you want to delete everything on it.
Transfer all data to your computer beforehand).
OPERATION
Once the setup is complete, turn the button from SETUP to ON.
You may also switch from SETUP to OFF and turn the device ON later.
RED LIGHT ON THE FRONT OF THE CAMERA
When the switch is in the SETUP position, the red light will flash to confirm
a motion detection once you have adjusted your settings.
When you move the switch to the ON position, the red light at the front of the
camera will flash for 30 seconds to allow you to move out of the camera’s
field of view.
When the light turns off, the camera is ready for use.
INSTALLATION
Recommended Height of Installation
The camera must be installed at the height of the centre line of the animal’s body.
Ideal Setup for High-Quality Images and Videos
The target animal should be 7.5 m from the camera to get a better line of
sight.
To produce brighter photos at night, there should be items reflecting the
camera’s flash in the background.
Please note that the camera should never be directly pointed at the sun to
avoid back lighting and faulty detections.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device must not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE SPYPOINT EXPERIENCE
(Online scouting tools)
To ensure that you use your trail camera optimally and that it precisely meets
your needs and ultimately to ensure greater success as a hunter, SPYPOINT
offers you a range of useful additional digital features.
For more details on the SPYPOINT EXPERIENCE, refer to the following website
www.spypoint.com/en/experience-spypoint.
DISPOSAL
ONLY USE ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
If, one day, your camera has been used so intensively that it has to be
replaced, or if you no longer have any use for it, you are obliged to dispose
of it at a recycling center.
Information on return points for your electrical appliance can be obtained
from your local waste disposal company or from your local administrative
offices.
Electrical appliances not only contain valuable recyclable raw materials, but
also substances which, if disposed of improperly, can affect public health and
the environment. Help ensure that valuable raw materials are recycled by
returning your old appliance to a central collection point.
The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) symbol
represents the obligation of the labeled camera to be sent to a separate
center for the proper recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
WARRANTY
Sit back and relax as this device is covered by the “Know you’re covered” 2-year warranty. We strive to provide our customers with a positive experience and an outstanding service.
For a complete list of specifications, features, and settings, visit our FORCE-PRO page at www.spypoint.com.
FAQ, User Manual & latest firmware available at www.spypoint.com/support
Live chat support at www.spypoint.com