Xiaojiang D301W WiFi Camera Instruction Manual

Xiaojiang D301W WiFi Camera

General Description

Congratulations on your purchase of the D301W Wi-Fi camera. D301W is a new generation of Wi-Fi cameras. The camera has a built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module so that you can connect and operate the camera through a dedicated app (“TrailCam GO”). The Bluetooth module operates at low power is used for device discovery, and is easy to preview, image transmission, and settings. The camera features all-new innovative and ultra-clear imaging technology, which encompasses smart night vision, blur reduction, and noise reduction technology to deliver high-resolution image quality.

About App Wi-Fi Connection
Please refer to Section 6 for details. For better performance, we recommend that your phone is within 15 meters (49 feet) of your camera. Since there may be interference around, if the signal is not good, please move closer to the camera gradually.

Features

• Bluetooth connection for device discovery
• Easy preview, playback, and settings
• 48MP invisible IR camera
• 4K H.264 video with audio 0.1s trigger speed
• Support 1-5 burst photos
• No glow black LEDs with a 20m range
• Rich camera scene settings, including moving objects and so on
• Improved time-lapse accuracy, in seconds
• Camera rename
• TF card overwrite
• Water-resistant

Camera Button Info. Diagram

Operation Panel

• MENU: To enter the menu, the power switch should be on TEST.
• : Navigation arrows. (“ ” is the shortcut to choose
• “Video”, while “ ” for the “Photo” .)
• : Save parameter settings.
• : To capture a photo or record a video manually.
• (Click again to stop the video.)
• Power Switch: OFF: turn off the power
• TEST: change camera settings; ON: enter the working mode.

Installing the Batteries
To supply power for the camera, 8-size AA batteries are needed. Confirm that the power switch is in the OFF position; load fully charged batteries into the pack according to the polarities signs shown in Fig.4. The following batteries with 1.5V output can be used:

1. High-density and high-performance alkaline batteries (Recommended)
2. Rechargeable alkaline batteries
3. Rechargeable NiMH batteries

Note

• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix different types of batteries.
• Take out batteries if you don’t use your camera for a long time.

Inserting TF Card
The camera itself has no storage space to store the photos. You need to insert a TF card to let the camera work correctly. You can use any TF card (C10 or above type) size up to 128G. The camera will not work without a TF card inside.

Note

• Every photo taken by this camera will be saved to the TF card. You will always have access to the resolution photos on the TF card. Format your TF card regularly.
• This can be done by setting (Ref. 5.23. Memory Card Format). When your camera takes an image, the camera will scan all the images on the TF card to determine what images need to be uploaded.
• The more images on your TF card, the more data the camera has to process on each connection which consumes more battery power.

Customizing Camera Settings
D301W Wi-Fi camera has rich camera scene settings, with the help of the camera scene, you can easily choose different combinations of shutter speed and exposure time according to party- cular cases.

Mode
Press the MENU button. You will see the screen shown in Fig.S. Select the Mode option and press OK then there are three options for you to choose shown in Fig.6.

Motion Detection
When choosing Motion Detection, the PIR is active. Any motion(animals or humans) that is detected by PIR will trigger the camera to capture a photo or video according to the preset PIR sensitivity and PIR Interval. After your camera enters the ON mode in Motion detection mode, the PIR is active and the camera will start working (the working state will be based on your setting: photo or video or photos + video, photo and video resolution, number of photos, recording time, detection interval time, etc.). The setting of interval time allows your camera to reduce or eliminate false triggers. After your camera is successfully triggered and working, it will enter the cooling countdown, until the next triggered, and start working again. Reference 5.9.Detection Delay.

Timelapse normal
When choosing Timelapse Normal, the camera takes photos or videos even when it is not triggered by a nearby animal, useful for constant monitoring of an area that might be far away from the camera. The interval time between each photo/video is set in hours, minutes, and seconds. After your camera enters the ON mode in Timelapse normal mode, the camera will start the countdown to work according to your preset time. The camera will capture photos based on your setting: photo or video or photos + video, photo and
video resolution, number of photos, recording time, etc.

Timelapse video
In Timelapse video mode, the camera will combine all the photos into one slide. After your camera enters the ON mode in Timelapse video mode, the camera will start the countdown to work according to your preset time. The camera will capture photos based on the setting of interval time, and you can get some photos as it is working continuously. Then you can view all these photos of a certain time in one slide.

Work Time
The camera can just work at a preset time and preset days. The rest of the time the camera is under standby mode.
On: It means enabling the function of working time.
Off: It means the camera will work all the time.

Photo or Video
There are three options for you to choose. You may select photo or video or photos + video and press OK to confirm.

Photo resolution
There are ten options for you to choose from. Select Photo resolution. Higher resolution produces better quality photos but creates larger files that take up more of the TF card space and fill it up faster. It provides 48MP, 42MP, 36MP, 32MP, 24MP, 20MP, 16MP, 8MP, 4MP, 2MP. The default set is 8MP.

Video resolution
There are four options for you to choose. Select Video resolution (in pixels per frame). Higher resolution produces better quality videos but creates larger files that will take up more TF card space and fill it up faster. It provides 4K(3840×2160, 30fps), 2.7K(2560×1440, 30fps), 1080P(1920×1080, 30fps) and 720P (1280×720, 30fps) videos. The default set is 1080P.

Photo Burst
There are five options for you to choose shown in Fig.8. Select the desired number for photos. To take continuous photos after one trigger if the setting is 2P or above.

Video Length
Video length is the length per captured video clip. The video length is from 5 Sec. to 10 Min. The default setting is 10 Sec. To save power, it is better to set the video length to 20 Sec.

Audio Recording
There are two options for you to choose from:
On: It means enabling the function of audio recording. The camera can record the sound while taking video.
Off: It means the camera works under the function of audio recording not enabled.

Detection Delay
In the Motion Detection option of Mode, when choosing the length of time, e.g. 30 Sec., any motion (animals or humans) that is detected by PIR will trigger the camera to capture a photo or video, the camera will not take images during the selected interval 30 Sec. This prevents the TF card from being filled with too many redundant images. The default set is 30 Sec.

PIR Sensitivity
There are three options for you to choose shown in Fig.14.The camera monitors the temperature of ambient conditions. On cold days it is advised to choose Low or Middle, on hot days it is better to choose High to be more sensitive to slight variations in temperature.

The mobile trail camera uses a passive infrared (PIR) sensor to detect when an object passes in front of it. Follow the following tips to help you to reduce or eliminate false triggers. When the PIR is triggered the camera takes an image. At times, the PIR will trigger and there won’t be anything in the image. These are called “False Triggers” and are the result of placing the camera in an environment where tree branches, grass, leaves, etc., are blowing in the wind and creating motion. Sunlight can also cause false triggers as the PIR sensor is reading the sunbeam as hotter than the surrounding environment. Setting a camera up over water is also a potential cause for this issue.

Side Motion Sensor
There are two options for you to choose shown in Fig. 16.
On: It means enabling the function of Side Motion. Choosing On, the side motion sensors will be activated. When any of the two side motion sensors detect fast-moving animals or humans about 120° from the lens (5-20m), the camera is pre-activated. If the moving motion enters the the detection area of the center motion sensor about 90° from the lens(5-20m), the camera will start taking images according to the settings, otherwise, the camera will re-enter standby mode again.
Off: It means the camera will work under the side motion The sensor is not enabled.

Motion filter

There are two options for you to choose shown in Fig. 18.
On: It means enabling the function of filtering false shots after PIR is triggered. You need to set up a special area by your mobile phone APP to achieve the motion filtering function. Refer to 6.11. Motion Detection Filter setting for details.
Off: It means the camera works under the function of motion filtering not enabled.

Motion Test
This function helps you aim and test the camera at the target area.

Fill Light Distance
There are three options for you to choose shown in Fig.22. To get the optimal photos or video quality, the camera should be placed at a suitable distance from the target area for scout– ing game.
Near: < 5m
Middle: < 10m
Far: < 20m

Camera Name
To distinguish one camera from others, you can rename your camera. The character is from “ ” to “ ” and “ ” to “ ” is the max. Number of characters is 8. The new camera name will be printed on the time stamp.

Wi-FiLED
There are two options for you to choose from:
On: It means enabling the function of Wi-Fi connecting. Your mobile phone can connect to the camera.
Off: It means the camera works under the function of Wi-Fi not enabled. Your mobile phone can not connect to the camera.

Date & Time
Set Date & Time: Mon, Day, Year Hour, Min., Sec., use “ “”” ‘ “ to select the character, and press OK to save it.

Date Format
There are three options for you to choose:
D/M/Y
M/D/Y
Y/M/D

Time Format
There are two options for you to choose from: 24H and 12H

Date Stamp
There are two options for you to choose from:
On: It means enabling the function of date printing. When the camera takes photos or videos, the date and time will be displayed at the bottom.
Off: It means when the camera takes photos or videos, the date and time will not be displayed.

Loop Record
There are two options for you to choose shown in Fig.24.
On: It means the function of saving new photos or videos over the old images on your TF card if it becomes full. Each time a new photo or video is taken the oldest image on the card will be overwritten.
Off: It means the camera may not continue to take any photos or videos once the TF card is full.

Beep Sound
There are two options for you to choose from:
On: Make a beep sound when pressing the keyboard.
Off: The keyboard does not beep when pressed.

Memory Card Format
Deletes (erases) all files stored on a TF card to prepare it for reuse. Caution! Firstly, make sure you have downloaded and backed up all the images you want to preserve! It’s recommended to format the TF card when first used in this camera, especially when the TF card has been used in other devices.

Language
There are eleven languages for you to choose from: English, Deutsch, Francais, Espanol, Nederlands, Italiano, Polski, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Russian.

Password Protection
Use “ ‘”” ””’ ” to set the password, and press OK to save it. The default password is 0000. Make sure you write down your password or save it to your mobile phone so you can access your camera if you ever forget your password. This is a very important security feature. In case you forget your password, please turn off your camera, Press the” “and OK keys, and move the key to the ON position at the same time, then you can reset the password.

Factory Reset
The Default Set resets the camera to factory settings.

Version Info.
It shows the firmware version of the camera, for the manufacturer’s use only.

Wi-Fi CONNECTION

Download the TrailCam GO App
Before using the Wi-Fi functionality, please download the “TrailCam GO” app.

Note
The actual diagram on different versions of the app, iOS and Android may differ. During the use of the TrailCam GO app (Referred to as the app), please grant the app access to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, storage, location, and camera of your device, and enable the Local Network which is necessary to take photos and videos. The camera is connected to the phone APP through the hotspot on the camera and does not support the Wi-Fi network connection at home or other public places.

Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your mobile phone before opening the app. This step is optional, however, it can speed up the connection between the app and the camera.

Go to Add Camera
Ensure that your camera is in ON mode and proximity to you. To establish a stable connection, move within 49ft of the camera with no obstacles obstructing the signal, such as walls or glass doors. Open the app, tap Click to Add Device.

Add Your Camera
Open the app, and tap Wi-Fi Camera.

Ready to add
Ensure the camera is ON mode and near you, press NEXT to go on.

Configuration connection
The app automatically searches for all Wi-Fi cameras nearby, please make sure your camera is within the Wi-Fi range. This process may take up to 15 seconds. If the device is not displayed in the list or you have multiple trail cameras, please click “Connect to another camera” and the app will automatically refresh and search for nearby devices. Connect your Camera “D301W_XXXX” (XXXX is a 4-character to distinguish random distribution- tion of products) Tap Connecting to the camera.

Build connection
The app starts connecting to your camera. It might take up to 15 seconds to build the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection between the app and the camera. There are 4 steps (Illustration omitted):

Step 1 – Connecting through Bluetooth…
Step 2 – Activating the camera…
Step 3 – Searching Wi-Fi… The camera display will turn off during a Wi-Fi connection.
Step 4 – Connecting through Wi-Fi.

A system pop-up message will show.
Please tap ‘Join’ to allow a Wi-Fi connection. The string “Trail- Cam_DDC5” is the name of the Wi-Fi hotspot on the camera to allow a Wi-Fi connection. Among cameras, the prefix TrailCam is fixed, and DDC5 is the internal camera identifier which may vary from different cameras.

Note
On Android devices, there might be different system pop-up messages that ask to allow app connection to the camera since different mobile phone manufacturers may modify and customize this system message.

Please name your camera.
Optional default “Front Yard” and “Back Yard” or Custom naming.Complete add.

App Navigation
The app supplies 4 main features: Camera, Gallery, status, and Settings.

Camera

| Preview, manual taking photos orvideos. Note: When your Wi-Fi camera is connected, motion detection will be disabled. When you disconnect your Wi-Fi camera or close the app, it will be enabled again after the set PIR interval of Detection Delay is end. e.g. you set the

PIR interval 15 sec., and you disconnect  your Wi-Fi camera or dose

the app, your Wi-Fi camera will work again after 15 sec.

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*Fig.Camera

Gallery

| Review   or   download    the    photos or videos the camera has taken.|

*Fig.Gallery

Status

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Camera status, including battery level, TF card capacity and used size, internal temperature of the camera, number of photos and videos stored on the TF card, camera model, firmware version number, etc.

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*Fig.Status

Settings

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Display   or   program    camerasettings, such as mode, photo quality, etc.

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• Fig.Settings

Important Notes on App Wi-Fi Connection

Motion Detection Filter setting
You can set up a special motion detection area for your camera. Only animals or humans enter into this area, can the camera capture photos or videos according to the preset PIR sensitivity and PIR Interval. The setting can filter out false triggers caused by tree branches and leaves or sunlight, while not affecting the normal capture of animals or humans. First, the setting in the Motion filter of MENU should be ON status. Refer to 5.12. Motion filter.

Second, there are 6 steps as the following
Step 1 – Press “TrailCam GO” app
Step 2 – Connect your Wi-Fi camera
Step 3 – Press “Settings”
Step 4 – Select “Motion Detection”
Step 5 – Search for “Motion Detection Filter” and open it
Step 6 – Press “Detection Area” and edit it

• Enter “Detection Area”
• Press “ADD NEW AREA” to create a default area. Then you can move it to a different position or adjust its shape and size.
• You can enter the ull-screen area and edit it.
• Press “Save” in the full-screen interface or press “SAVE AREA” in the last interface.
• If you change the position of your Wi-Fi camera to a new place, you can press “CLEAR AREA” and re-adjust its shape and size.

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