Reconyx HyperFire 2, User Manual

Page 1: ...Outdoor Series Camera User Manual Copyright April 2018 ...

Page 2: ...rds 4 V Setup Programming 9 VI Mounting Your Camera 16 VII Locking Securing Your Camera 17 VIII Aiming Your Camera 18 IX Image Data Information 20 X Additional Camera Options 21 XI Troubleshooting 22 XII Warranty FCC and Safety Information 25 XIII Your Information and Camera Warranty Registration 27 XIV Copyright Trademark Information 27 ...

Page 3: ...valuable tools in gathering and analyzing data This software is available to download for free from our website at www reconyx com software buckview Thank you for putting your trust in us Contents of this package HyperFire 2 Camera Adjustable Webbing Strap for mounting camera This instruction manual Other things you will need Secure Digital SD SDHC or SDXC Memory Card up to 512GB 12 AA Batteries N...

Page 4: ...3 RECONYX Inc HyperFire 2 Controls Part Diagram ...

Page 5: ...g it toward the front The camera will open like a book allowing access to the batteries memory card and settings Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 TIP Each time you open your camera it s a good practice to Make sure the main gasket is seated properly and is clear of debris Be sure that the windows on the front of your camera are clean Also be sure the latch is fully seated when closing your camera to ensure a ...

Page 6: ...ely affected by both hot and cold weather NiMH will operate at temperatures down to 0 F Lithium batteries to 40 F NOTE We strongly advise that you not attempt to run alkaline batteries in your RECONYX cameras as the performance will be very poor Also alkali damage caused by alkaline batteries is not covered under warranty NOTE Be sure to load batteries in the proper orientation alternating positiv...

Page 7: ...daytime photos and 50 nighttime photos at 70ºF Use of video will greatly affect these estimates Battery Type Operating Temperature Number of Images AA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 1 5V 40º F 40ºC and above 30 000 to 40 000 AA Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride 1 2V 2600MaH 0º F 18ºC and above 20 000 to 30 000 High temperatures can reduce run time with NiMH batteries by 50 or more TIP You can purchase...

Page 8: ...ect and that the card is aligned properly Push gently on the memory card as shown below until it clicks into place Warning Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card Damage resulting from inserting the card incorrectly is not covered under warranty To remove memory cards 1 Press OK to disarm the camera the battery status and number of pictures tak...

Page 9: ...t seem to work or you used the card in another device you may have to re format your memory card This can be done with the included BuckView software under the Tools menu item or with any Windows Operating System Windows Steps to format memory card Step 1 Insert your memory card into your computer s card reader Step 2 You should see your memory card under the list of available drives Be sure to ch...

Page 10: ...atteries installed mount it turn it on close it up and walk away The camera will automatically arm and start taking pictures with default settings in two minutes Default Settings NOTE Throughout this manual default camera settings are shown in red letters Your RECONYX HyperFire 2 camera comes pre programmed with factory default settings By default the camera will run in the Quickset Trail mode whi...

Page 11: ...agram on the next page for a better understanding of how the options are accessed on your HyperFire 2 camera The backlit LCD includes two lines of information The top line displays the menu option or setting you are currently accessing After you make a selection it may display additional information The bottom line displays the available options settings Selections you can choose from are always d...

Page 12: ...11 RECONYX Inc HYPERFIRE 2 Programming Diagram ...

Page 13: ...t greater distances from the camera TIP If left in WalkTest mode the camera will automatically arm itself after 2 minutes with no motion events This allows you to set the camera up check its aim using WalkTest and then just walk away Erase Card When you select this option your camera wipes your entire memory card clean removing all images and other information from the card You should not select E...

Page 14: ...hotos every 5 minutes during a 2 hour period at dawn and at dusk The camera automatically adjusts for sunrise and sunset through the year based upon your location The Trail setting is also active when Plot Timer is chosen so regardless of time the camera will trigger on motion events as well Level 3 Change Setup advanced settings NOTE Change Setup options are shown in Grey on the Programming Diagr...

Page 15: ...with regard to taking photos videos during day time and night time periods as well as select the best night time Infrared illumination options for your application 1 Take Pictures Day Only Night Only both DAY NIGHT 2 Take Videos Day Only Night Only both DAY NIGHT 3 Night Mode Adjust the nighttime exposure OPTIMIZED best combination of shutter speed and flash range Fast Shutter reduced motion blur ...

Page 16: ...o enable the SmartPlot feature to work properly RESOLUTION Select picture and video aspect ratio 16 9 WIDE or 4 3 STANDARD TIP The 16 9 Wide setting is ideal for viewing images on widescreen monitors or HD television sets The 4 3 Standard setting records full resolution pictures and videos USE DEFAULTS NO Yes Factory Reset If you choose Yes your settings will be reset to defaults shown above in RE...

Page 17: ... the Lock Tunnel on the camera and then cinch in place around the tree or post Mounting Camera with Adjustable Webbing Strap included We recommend that you mount your camera at the approximate height of your target animal and then aim the camera straight out for the best chance of sensing motion in the active detection zone NOTE It is highly recommended that you use a theft deterrent device such a...

Page 18: ...l in the camera and securing it to a tree or another object This will prevent the camera from being opened or easily removed 2 For increased security RECONYX offers a custom fit Security Enclosure for the HyperFire 2 camera series The Security Enclosure can be secured with either a padlock or the Python cable lock by Masterlock HyperFire 2 Security Enclosure Python cable lock by Masterlock ...

Page 19: ... of the subject relative to ambient temp as well as the speed at which the subject is moving The HyperFire 2 Motion Detector consists of a horizontal detection band shown in red Camera aim is critical to maximize detection range For the camera to trigger two things need to happen 1 An object with a temperature different from the background temperature must be present within the field of view of th...

Page 20: ...se the camera 3 Walk in front of the camera where you expect to capture pictures Every time the red WalkTest light blinks it indicates that a motion event has taken place If the WalkTest light does not blink where you expect it to adjust the aim or location of the camera 4 If possible set up the camera so that no large trees or objects are in the main field of view of the camera as they can advers...

Page 21: ...the top data band indicates a motion or time lapse event A D in the top data band indicates a Dynamic Video sequence 1 3 indicates the first in a sequence of three pictures for that event Moon Phases displayed include new moon waxing crescent first quarter waxing gibbous full moon waning gibbous last quarter and waning crescent An Illumination indicator appears in the Image Data bands when the inf...

Page 22: ... very careful not to scratch the IR Array window Step 1 Step 2 The windows covering the IR Array lens WalkTest indicator and light meter may all be cleaned with glass cleaner or water using a soft non abrasive cloth To replace the IR Mask carefully line up one side of the IR Mask with the IR Array window Then gently push on both sides until the IR Mask is completely seated against the window and s...

Page 23: ...y dark like shining a flashlight into outer space The best nighttime images will be captured when you have a backdrop of some sort that will reflect energy back toward the camera e g trees tall grass fence building hillside etc The other issue you may encounter with setup is that if you have an object near the camera that reflects a lot of IR energy back to the camera The camera will optimize its ...

Page 24: ... detect movement of warm blooded animals especially during the summer Camera Not Triggering on Animals First put the camera back to Default settings and try your camera again This will ensure that you are running with known settings it will set the motion detector ON at HIGH sensitivity This is important especially in the warmer months because as the background temperature approaches the temperatu...

Page 25: ...l even if they are advertised as fast RECONYX certified memory cards are available at www reconyx com Cold Weather Problems If your camera shuts down in the cold it may be too cold for the batteries Refer to Battery Specifications for recommended battery types Extreme cold weather does have an adverse effect on the LCD display This does not inhibit the camera s ability to function it just makes it...

Page 26: ...user under the terms of the applicable RECONYX software license contained within installation programs If the user wishes to review the software license agreement before purchasing products from RECONYX a copy of the software license is available at our website www reconyx com under Software Repair or Replacement Buyer must obtain a Return Authorization RA number from RECONYX before returning any ...

Page 27: ...era immediately if you detect condensation inside the camera Continued use may damage the camera Remove the memory card and batteries from the camera open the camera in a warm dry environment and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use Warnings Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants Do not allow water or other liquids to enter the interior of the ca...

Page 28: ...register your camera online within 90 days of purchase at www reconyx com warranty Copyright Trademark Information HyperFire 2TM Instruction Manual Copyright April 2018 Other trademarks and registered trademarks referred to in this document RECONYX HyperFire 2 BuckView and RapidFire are trademarks of RECONYX Google Maps is a registered trademark of Google Inc Secure Digital SD and SDHC are registe...