NUMAXES PIE1069 Solar Powered Wildlife Camera User Manual

: August 16, 2024
: numaxes

Table of Contents

NUMAXES PIE1069 Solar Powered Wildlife Camera
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Contents of the product
Presentation of the product
Power supply
Installing the memory card
Operation
PHOTO MENU
Setting up the camera
Technical specifications
Troubleshooting
Guarantee
Documents / Resources

NUMAXES PIE1069 Solar Powered Wildlife Camera

Specifications

Solar panel
Passive infrared sensor (PIR)
Microphone
LCD screen
Speaker
USB port
Memory card slot
Power supply: AA batteries, solar panel, external power

Product Usage Instructions

Power Supply

The device can be operated with AA batteries, a solar panel, or external power. It is recommended to use AA batteries along with the solar panel for optimal performance.

Solar Panel

Ensure the solar panel battery is fully charged before use. Use solar energy or the provided USB cable for charging. Energy is first drawn from the solar panel before using the batteries.

Operating Modes

The device has different operating modes such as Photo and Video modes. Use the MENU button to navigate between modes.

Camera Settings

Adjust camera settings such as flash power, IR flash range, time-lapse intervals, and language preferences using the buttons on the device.

Installation

Mount the product in the desired outdoor location using the provided wall-mounting kit and strap. Ensure proper placement for optimal sensor performance.

FAQ

Q: Can the device operate solely on the solar panel without batteries?

A: While possible, it is not recommended. It is advised to use AA batteries along with the solar panel for consistent performance, especially in low light or temperature conditions.

Q: How do I charge the solar panel battery?

A: Fully charge the solar panel battery using solar energy or the included USB cable. The device prioritizes solar panel energy over battery power.

Q: What happens if Ni-MH batteries are installed in the device?

A: The solar panel cannot charge Ni-MH batteries. It is recommended to use AA batteries instead for compatibility with the solar panel charging system.

Contents of the product

PIE1069 – Ref. NGPIEPHO075

1 PIE1069 trail camera
1 USB cable
1 wall-mounting kit
1 mounting strap
1 quick start guide

PIE1069 PACK – Ref. NGPIEPHO079

1 PIE1069 trail camera
4 AA batteries
1 32GB memory card
1 USB cable
1 wall-mounting kit
1 mounting strap
1 quick start guide

Presentation of the product

Power supply

Batteries

The camera runs on 4 AA-size batteries. The product can work with alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
You can purchase alkaline or Ni-MH AA batteries at any time at 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 the polarities indicated inside the battery compartment. 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.
The device can be operated without batteries, with the solar panel only, but this is not recommended. In case of low temperatures or low light conditions, it is recommended to use AA batteries in conjunction with the solar panel.

Solar panel

Fully charge the battery of the solar panel before using the product.
The solar panel built-in battery can be charged with solar energy or with the supplied USB cable. The trail camera uses energy from the solar panel first before using energy from the batteries.
NOTE: the solar panel can’t charge Ni-MH batteries installed in the battery compartment.

External power supply

The device can also operate with an external power supply (5V/1A).
We recommend removing the AA batteries when an external power supply is used.

Installing the memory card

The camera doesn’t have internal memory. Using a memory card is required to operate the camera (micro-SD card from 4GB up to 128GB maximum – class 10 minimum).
You can purchase micro-SD cards at any time at www.numaxes.com.
In SETUP mode, if no memory card is inserted, the LDC screen displays “No memory card”.
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 to 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 on other devices. A memory card formatted in another device may not be compatible.
When the memory card is full, the LCD screen indicates “Memory full”.

Operation

Turn ON the camera

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 will count down 5 seconds. This interval allows you time to close the camera’s 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 purposes, 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 period.
The OFF mode is the “safe mode” for actions such as: replacing the memory card or batteries or transporting the camera.

Buttons functions in SETUP mode (selector in SETUP position)

To enter the camera settings MENU, slide the switch to the SETUP position (the LCD screen will light up), then press twice on the button.

Buttons functions in the settings MENU

GENERAL MENU (displayed by default)

Mode Photo
PIR interval 00:20
PIR sensor sensitivity High
Time Lapse OFF
Cycle recording ON
IR LED brightness Auto
Low power night capture No capture
Operating periods OFF
Frequency 60 Hz

	smoke, near windows, etc. This will prevent untimely triggering
Time Lapse	OFF

With “Time Lapse” ON, the camera will capture photos or

videos automatically at a pre-set time interval. WARNING : when the Time Lapse parameter is set to ON, the PIR sensor is deactivated (there is no motion detection).

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

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

“Operating periods” feature.

Cycle recording| OFF | ON

When the memory card is full, the camera will continue to record photos/videos by deleting the oldest photos/videos.

Select “OFF” then press the OK button to deactivate the

cycle recording function.

IR LED brightness| Auto | Medium | Low | OFF

This parameter allows you to adjust the brightness of the infrared flash

Low-power night capture| No IR flash | No capture

− No IR flash : At night, if the power level is too low (solar panel battery, AA batteries), the device will take photos/videos without triggering the infrared flash.

− No capture : at night, if the power level is too low

(solar panel battery, AA batteries), the device will no longer take photos/videos.

Operating periods| OFF | ON

Each day, the camera will work only during the user’s set time (s). Two different periods can be programmed.

| Select “ON” then press OK to set the start time (Hr: Min) and end time (Hr: Min) of the desired working period(s). Example : If “Period 1 – Start” is 15:00 and “Period 1 – End” is 18:00; each day, the camera will work only between 15h00 (03:00 PM) and 18h00 (06:00 PM).

The “Operating periods” feature can work together with the “Time Lapse” feature.

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Frequency| 50 Hz | 60 Hz

An improper setting may cause the camera screen to flicker.

Photo resolution 8 MP
Multi-shot 1 photo
Shutter speed 1/30

Settings| Programmable options (default settings in bold characters)
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Photo resolution| 20 MP | 16 MP | 12 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).

6 photos | 7 photos | 8 photos | 9 photos | 10 photos Programmable from 1 up to 10 photos per trigger

Shutter speed| 1/15 | 1/20 | 1/30

VIDEO MENU

Video resolution 720P 30
Video length 10
Audio recording ON

Settings| Programmable options (default settings in bold characters)
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Video resolution| 1296P 30 | 1080P 30 | 720P 30 | 480P 30 | 368P 30 s

Higher resolution produces better quality videos but creates larger files that take up more of the memory card capacity (fills up faster).

30 = 30 FPS = frames per second

Video length| Default video length: 10 seconds

Programmable from 5 seconds up to 180 seconds

Audio recording| OFF | ON

Allows you to activate or deactivate the audio recording on the videos.

SETTINGS MENU

Language English
Default settings
Format memory card
Date/Time
AA batteries charge level
Time format 24 hours
Timestamp ON
Beep sound OFF
Camera name
Camera password OFF
Camera auto power off 3 minutes
LCD screen standby for 3 minutes
Version
Firmware update

Settings| Programmable options (default settings in bold characters)
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Language| English | Français | Deutsch | Poljski | Dansk | Magyar |

Slovenščina | Nederlands | Español | Português |

Italiano | Česky | Slovak

Default Settings| Cancel | OK

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

default settings.

Format memory card| Cancel | OK

Select “OK” to format the memory card.

Date/Time| 15 / 03 / 2023

02 : 25: 31

DD/MM/YY

| Manually set date and time. Adjustable time format:

DD/MM/YY, YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY

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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AA batteries charge level| Allows you to check the charge level of the AA batteries

(if you have any installed).

Time format| 12 hours | 24 hours
Timestamp| OFF | ON

Select “ON” if you want the date and time of the image

capture imprinted on every photo/video.

The temperature, moon phase, and energy level of the solar

panel and camera name will also be imprinted on the photos/videos.

Beep Sound| OFF | ON

You can choose to hear a beep sound or not when you press a button on the device.

Camera name| Default name: PIE1069

Press OK to modify the camera name for the camera (digits/letters). Such a function can help you identify from where and from which camera the photos/videos are.

Camera password| OFF | ON

Select “ON” then press OK to enable password protection for your camera (4 characters).

Camera auto power off| OFF | 3 minutes | 5 minutes | 10 minutes

In SETUP mode, the camera will automatically power off after 3, 5, or 10 minutes without any press on the keypad. Slide the switch to the OFF position then back to the SETUP position if you want to continue the settings.

If you select “OFF”, there is no automatic shutdown of the camera in SETUP mode.

LCD screen standby| OFF | 1 minute | 3 minutes | 5 minutes

In SETUP mode, the LCD screen will automatically go to sleep after 1, 3, or 5 minutes of no activity. Press any key to wake up the screen.

	If you select “OFF”, the screen does not go to sleep in SETUP mode.
Version	This parameter shows the following information: MCU

DSPVER
Firmware update| Allows you to update the firmware loaded on the device.

REPLAY mode: view photos/videos on the camera LCD screen | Delete photos/videos on the camera | Protect files
To enter the REPLAY mode, slide the switch to the SETUP position (the LCD screen will light up), then press once on the button.

Buttons functions in REPLAY mode

Transfer photos/videos to a computer

To upload photos/videos on a computer, slide the switch to the SETUP or ON position.
Connect the supplied USB cable to the camera’s USB port and then directly to the main USB port on your computer.
The computer will recognize the device as “removable storage”.
In the removable storage, you will find the photo files in “DCIM/PHOTO” and the video files in “DCIM/MOVIE” and you will be able to copy them to your computer.
MAC computers show an “Unknown” drive on the desktop. When clicking on this drive, the program iPhoto is automatically started.
WARNING: Do not disconnect the USB cable or remove the memory card while copying photos/videos. You could lose files.

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 motion disturbances in front of the camera (especially in windy days).
Check the power level of the batteries (AA and solar panel) before setting up the device.
Make sure the memory card is properly inserted and has 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	2 Mega Pixels Colour CMOS
Infrared flash	26 invisible IR LED

Infrared flash range: approx. 20 m (65 ft.)

Detection distance: approx. 20 m (65 ft.) Detection angle: 60°

12 MP (4608 x 2592) 8 MP (3840 x 2160) |

5 MP (2960 x 1664) | 2 MP (1920 x 1088)

memory card

| Programmable
Power supply| Solar panel with built-in rechargeable lithium battery (3.7V – 4400mAh) 4 x AA alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (optional)
External power supply| 5V/1A
Stand-by time| Outdoors: almost unlimited battery life thanks to the solar panel

Indoors: approximately 12 months

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Operating temperature| -20°C to +60°C
Storage temperature| -30°C to +70°C
Humidity| 5% – 90%
Watertightness| IP66
Dimensions| 143 x 107 x 95 mm
Weight| 404 g (without batteries) | 496 g (with batteries)

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. To avoid such a problem, check that the cycle recording function is activated (ON).
Check the batteries (AA and solar panel° 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 or SETUP 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 and/or solar panels are fully charged or have enough power left.
To ensure the accuracy and quality of the nighttime 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 at an open field where there is nothing within the IR flash range to reflect the flash.

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 www.numaxes.com. You can also contact NUM’AXES Group 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 Group 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 NUM’AXES Group. The guarantee is limited to the original purchaser.
This guarantee does not cover the following:
- PIE1069 ref. NGPIEPHO075: changing the USB cable, mounting strap, and wall mounting kit
- PIE1069 PACK ref. NGPIEPHO079: changing the batteries, memory card, USB cable, mounting strap, and wall mounting kit
- direct or indirect risks incurred when sending the article back to the distributor or NUM’AXES Group
- 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 Group will either decide to repair or replace it.
No claim may be advanced against NUM’AXES Group, particularly concerning incorrect use or breakdown.
NUM’AXES Group 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, micro SD 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 the treatment, development, and recycling of electronic waste 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 the protection 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

Documents / Resources

| NUMAXES PIE1069 Solar Powered Wildlife Camera [pdf] User Manual
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