NUMaxes PIE1066 Trail Camera User Manual

: August 14, 2024
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Table of Contents

NUMaxes PIE1066 Trail Camera
SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Presentation of the product
Installing the batteries
Installing the memory card
Operation
Setting up the camera
Technical specifications
Troubleshooting
After-sales service
Guarantee
References
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NUMaxes PIE1066 Trail Camera

SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

NUM’AXES declares that the equipment type PIE1066 is in compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC). The full text of the EU Declaration of conformity is available on the following website: https://www.numaxes.com

Presentation of the product

Installing the batteries

The camera runs on 4 AA size batteries. The product can work with alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. You can purchase alkaline or Ni-MH AA batteries at any time on www.numaxes.com. Before inserting or removing the batteries, the camera must be turned off (switch in the OFF position). When inserting the batteries, make sure to follow polarities indicated inside the battery slot. Upside down batteries may cause device malfunction.

NOTE: Don’t mix battery types! This may cause permanent damage not covered by the guarantee. Remove the batteries from the camera if you are not using it for 3 months or more. The batteries could leak and damage your product. This camera can also be powered by an external power supply 6V/2A.

Installing the memory card

The camera doesn’t have an internal memory. Using a memory card is required to operate the camera (micro-SD card from 4GB up to 32GB maximum – class 10 minimum).You can purchase micro-SD cards at any time at www.numaxes.com. Before inserting or removing the memory card, the camera must be turned off (switch in the OFF position). Failing to do so may cause loss of or damage the files already recorded on the card. Formatting the memory card in the trail camera before using it for the first time is strongly recommended, especially when the card has been used in other devices. A memory card formatted in another device may not be compatible.
In ON mode, if no memory card is inserted, the LDC screen displays “No memory card”. When the memory card is full, the LCD screen indicates “Memory full”.

Operation

Turn ON the camera
You can switch on the camera any time after the batteries and memory card have been inserted. Put the switch in the ON position; the camera is ready to work. The red start-up indicator light located on the front cover will blink and the LCD display will count down 15 seconds. This interval allows you time to close the camera front cover and leave the monitored area. Once in the ON mode, the camera will take photos and/or videos according to its current parameter settings.

NOTE: the camera comes pre-programmed with factory default settings. So, for test purpose, you only need to insert the memory card and AA batteries then power on the camera (switch in the ON position).

Turn OFF the camera
Slide the switch to the OFF position to turn off the camera. Please note that even in OFF mode, the camera still consumes power at a very low level. Therefore, please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for a long time period. The OFF mode is the “safe mode” for actions such as: replacing the memory card or batteries, or transporting the camera.

Customizing the operating settings
To enter the camera setting menu, slide the switch to the ON position (the LCD screen will light up) then long press the UP/MENU button. You can navigate the setting interface by pressing UP and DOWN. Press OK to save the selected setting. Long press the UP/MENU button to go back to the previous page.

Settings| Programmable options

(default settings in bold characters)

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Auto Power Off (LCD screen)| 30 sec | 5 min | 10 min

Allows you to set the time before the LCD screen automatically turns off.

In ON mode, the LCD screen will turn off automatically if you do not press any button for more than 30 seconds, 5 minutes or 10 minutes and then the product will enter into operation. If you want to continue with the settings, put the selector in the OFF position then back in the ON

position then long press the UP/MENU button.

Mode| Photo | Video | Photo + Video

– Photo : the camera shoots only photos based on the

configured “Photo size” and “Multi-shot” settings.

– Video : the camera shoots only videos based on the

configured “Video size” and “Video length” settings.

– Photo + Video : upon the same trigger event, the camera shoots photo(s) first then a video based on the configured “Photo size/Multi-shot” and “Video

size/Video length” settings.

Photo size| 16 MP | 8 MP | 5 MP | 2 MP

Higher resolution produces better quality photos but

creates larger files that take up more of the memory card capacity (fills up faster).

Video size| FULL HD 1080P | HD 720P | WVGA | VGA

Higher resolution produces better quality videos but creates larger files that take up more of the memory card

capacity (fills up faster).

Multi-shot| 1 photo | 2 photos | 3 photos

Programmable from 1 up to 3 photos per trigger

Video length| Default video length: 10 seconds

Programmable | 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds, 1, 2 or 3 minutes

PIR interval| Default PIR interval: 20 seconds

Programmable | 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 seconds,

1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes

Allows you to set the desired time interval between photos/videos upon motion. This option avoids camera taking to many photos or videos.

Example : if the PIR interval is set to 1 minute, the camera will wait 1 minute between photo/video recordings with

motion.

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Time Lapse| OFF | ON

With “Time Lapse” ON, the camera will capture photos or videos automatically at a pre-set time interval regardless of whether motions are detected or not.

Select “ON” then press OK to set the interval; the camera will shoot photos or video clips automatically upon the user set interval.

WARNING : when the Time Lapse parameter is set to ON, the PIR sensor is deactivated (there is no motion detection).

Time Lapse programmable from 00 : 00 : 05 up to 23:59:59.

Example : if Time Lapse is set to 00 : 30 : 00, the camera will automatically capture photos/videos every 30 minutes.

The Time Lapse feature can work together with the Timer

feature.

Time stamp| OFF | ON

Select ON if you want the date and time of the image capture imprinted on every photo.

The moon phase, current temperature and user set

camera ID will also be imprinted on the still photos.

Timer| OFF | ON

Each day, the camera will work only during the user set time period.

Select “ON” then press OK to set the start time (Hr : Min)

and end time (Hr : Min) of the desired working period.

| Example : with the timer set to 15 : 00 – 18 : 00; the camera will work only between 15h00 (03:00 PM) and 18h00 (06:00 PM) each day.

The Timer feature can work together with the Time Lapse

feature.

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Password| OFF | ON

Select “ON” then press OK to enable password protection

for your camera (4 characters).

Camera ID| OFF | ON

Select “ON” then press OK to set a name for the camera

(4 characters). Such function can help you identify from

where and from which camera the photos are.

PIR sensitivity| High | Medium | Low | Auto

With the PIR sensitivity set to High, the PIR sensor:

‒ is more sensitive to movements by smaller subjects;

‒ offers longer detection distance;

‒ can more easily detect a difference between body heat and outdoor temperature;

‒ can more easily trigger the camera.

In high temperature environment, subjects body heat and environment temperature are hard to tell by the camera, the suggested setting is high.

It is recommended to use low PIR sensitivity in

environments with lots of interference like hot wind, smoke, near window, etc.

Format| No | Yes

Formatting the memory card in the trail camera before using it for the first time is strongly recommended, especially when the card has been used in other devices. A memory card formatted in another device may not be compatible.

WARNING : When you format a memory card, the operating system erases all information and files on the

card.

Date/Time| 2023/02/10 (YYYY/MM/DD)

15 : 57 : 28

NOTE : it’s important to set the date and time to ensure some functions work as expected (for example: time stamp on the photos, operation during a defined time

period).

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Default Settings| No | Yes

Select “Yes” to reset the camera back to the factory

default settings.

Beep Sound| OFF | ON

You can choose to hear a beep sound or not when you

press a button on the device.

Audio recording| OFF | ON

Allows you to activate or deactivate the audio recording

on the videos.

Playback volume| Low | Normal | High

Allows you to adjust the sound volume when playing videos on the camera.

System| FW UPDATE: allows you to update the firmware installed in the camera

FW VERSION: indicates the firmware version installed in

the camera (MCU, DSP)

Photo/video playback on the LCD screen

Slide the switch to the ON position.
Long press the DOWN/REPLAY button to enter the playback function
Press UP or DOWN to browse the recorded photo and/or video files.
Videos: press OK to start reading a video. Press OK again to pause. Long press the DOWN/REPLAY button to stop the video.
Long press the DOWN/REPLAY button to exit.

Delete files

Slide the switch to the ON position.
Long press the DOWN/REPLAY button to enter the playback function
Press UP or DOWN to browse the recorded photo and/or video files.
Long press the UP/MENU button, select “Delete” then press OK.
Select “One” (to delete the selected photo/video) or “All” (to delete all photos/videos) then press OK. The message “Delete one?” or “Delete all?” appears on the LCD screen. Select “Yes” or “No” then press OK.
Long press the DOWN/REPLAY button to exit.

Download photos/videos saved on memory card
To download your photos/videos, remove the memory card from the camera and use a card reader. Before removing the memory card, the camera must be turned off (switch in the OFF position). Failing to do so may cause loss of or damage the files already recorded on the card.

Setting up the camera

Mount the camera facing north or south, not east or west as the rising and setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed images.
If you’re covering a trail, face the camera down or up the trail.
Clear out any brush or weeds in front of the camera. These can cause false triggers due to temperature and motions disturbances in front of the camera (especially in windy days).
Check the power level of the batteries.
Make sure the memory card is properly inserted and have sufficient available space.
Verify time and date are correct.
Make sure to turn the camera ON (switch in the ON position).

Technical specifications

Image sensor	1.2 Mega Pixels Colour CMOS
Infrared flash setting	26 invisible IR LED
Infrared flash range	Approx. 15 m (49.2 ft.)
Memory	Micro SD card from 4GB up to 32GB maximum

(class 10 minimum)

Lens| F = 4.3 | F/NO = 2.5 | FOV = 84°
LCD screen| Built-in 1.36” TFT colour screen | 240 x 180 pixels RGB
PIR sensitivity| 4 levels: High | Medium | Low | Auto
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PIR detection distance| Approx. 15 m (49.2 ft.)
PIR detection angle| 60°
Capture modes| Photo | Video | Photo + Video
Photo resolution| 16 MP (5312 x 2988) | 8 MP (3840 x 2160) |

5 MP (3072 x 1728) | 2 MP (1920 x 1080)

Picture files format| JPEG
Multi-shot| Programmable | From 1 to 3 photos per trigger

Video resolution

| FULL HD (1920 x 1080) | HD (1280 x 720) |

WVGA (848 x 480) | VGA (640 x 480)

30 FPS (Frames Per Second)

Video files format| AVI (MJPG)
Video length| Programmable

10, 15, 20, 30 seconds, 1, 2 or 3 minutes

Troubleshooting

The photos do not capture the subject of interest

Check the PIR sensitivity parameter setting. In warm environmental conditions, set the sensor sensitivity to “High” and in cold weather use, set the sensor sensitivity to “Low”.
Try to set your camera up in an area where no heat sources are in the camera’s field of view.
In some cases, setting the camera near water will make it take images with no subject in them. Try aiming the camera over the ground.
Avoid setting the camera up on small trees that are prone to being moved by strong winds. Try to set the camera on stable and immovable objects, i.e., large trees.
Remove any limbs which are right in front of the camera lens.
At night, the PIR sensor may detect beyond the range of the infrared flash. Reduce the detection distance by adjusting the PIR sensor sensitivity.
Rising sun or sunset can trigger the PIR sensor. The camera must be reoriented.
If a subject moves quickly, it may move out of the camera’s field of view before the photo has been taken. Move the camera further back or redirect it.

The camera stops taking images/videos or won’t take images/videos

Please make sure that the memory card is not full. If the memory card is full, the camera will stop taking photos/videos.
Check the batteries to make sure that there is enough power left for the camera to work.
Make sure that the camera power switch is in the ON position and not in the OFF position.
Please format the memory card with the camera before using it or when the camera stops taking images/videos.

The night vision flash range doesn’t meet expectations

Please check to make sure the batteries are fully charged or have enough power left.
1.2V Ni-MH rechargeable AA batteries can offer a much better IR flash range; alkaline batteries cannot deliver enough amperage to power the illuminator consistently at night. You can purchase Ni-MH and alkaline AA batteries at any time on www.numaxes.com.
To ensure accuracy and quality of the night time images, please mount the camera in a dark environment without any obvious light sources.
Certain surroundings (like trees, walls, ground, etc.) within flash range can get you better nighttime images. Please do not aim the camera to a total open field where there is nothing within the IR flash range to reflect the flash back.

After-sales service

Should your product stop working or develop a fault, first read this guide over, and then check the batteries and replace/recharge them if necessary. Also check that you are using the product correctly. If the problem persists, contact your distributor or check out on www.numaxes.com. You can also contact NUM’AXES at +33.2.38.69.96.27 or export@numaxes.com. Depending on the extent of the malfunction, you may have to return the product for service and repair. For all repairs, please supply the complete product and the proof of purchase (invoice or sales receipt). If you omit one of these items, the after-sales service will have to invoice you for any repair costs incurred.

Guarantee

NUM’AXES guarantees the product against production defects for two years after purchase. All postage and packing charges will be the purchaser’s sole responsibility.

Guarantee conditions

The guarantee will be valid only if the proof of purchase (invoice or sales receipt), without cancellation, is submitted to the distributor or to NUM’AXES. The guarantee is limited to the original purchaser.
This guarantee does not cover the following:
- Reference NGPIEPHO072: changing the mounting strap and wall mounting kit
- References NGPIEPHO074 and NGPIEPHO076: changing the mounting strap, wall mounting kit, batteries, and memory card
- direct or indirect risks incurred when sending the article back to the distributor or to NUM’AXES
- damage to the product caused by:
- negligence or incorrect use
- use contrary to the instructions or not envisioned therein
- repairs performed by unauthorized persons
- loss or theft
If the product is found to be defective, NUM’AXES will either decide to repair or to replace it.
No claim may be advanced against NUM’AXES, particularly about incorrect use or breakdown.
NUM’AXES reserves the right to modify the characteristics of its products to make technical improvements or to comply with new regulations.
The information contained in this guide may be subject to amendment without prior notice.
Photos and drawings are not contractual.

Spare parts
You can purchase spare parts (alkaline batteries, rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, microSD cards…) at any time on www.numaxes.com.

Collection and recycling of your device at the end of its life
This pictogram means that your product can not be thrown with household refuse. You have to bring the device to a collection location suitable for treatment, development, recycling of electronic wastes or bring it back to your distributor. Adopting this process, you do something for the environment; you contribute to the preservation of natural resources and to the protections of human health.

Z.A.C. DES AULNAIES – 745 RUE DE LA BERGERESSE – C.S. 30157 45161 OLIVET CEDEX – FRANCE Tel. +33 (0)2 38 69 96 27 | export@numaxes.com | www.numaxes.com

Z.A.C. DES AULNAIES
745 RUE DE LA BERGERESSE – C.S. 30157 45161 OLIVET CEDEX – FRANCE

FRANCE
Tel. 02 38 63 64 40 | info@numaxes.com

EXPORT
Tel. +33 (0)2 38 69 96 27 | export@numaxes.com www.numaxes.com