2.3 Enter Test Mode:
Switch to the
TEST
position to enter the Test mode. In this mode you can take pictures or video clips
like a regular digital camera or enter the Menu to set up parameters. On the keypad there are four
“shortcut” functional keys (see Figure 2
-1) working as below:
Figure 2.1: Function Keys
•
Press the
key to set the camera to shoot video clips.
•
Press the
key to set the camera to take still pictures.
•
Press the
SHOT key to manually trigger the shutter. A photo or video (depending on the
camera setting) will be taken and saved to the SD card. If the display shows “CARD PROTECTED”
when you press the SHOT key, switch the power OFF, remove the SD card and slide its write-
protect switch to off.
•
Press the
REPLAY key to review/playback photos/videos on the LCD screen, or a connected
TV monitor. Use
and
key to navigate.
There is another key,
MENU
, on the keypad that allows you to program the camera to work the way
you want. Please refer to 3.1 Parameter Settings in the Advanced Operation section.
Under the test mode, one useful function you would like is testing the work area of the PIR (Passive
Infrared) sensor, specifically the sensing angle and monitoring distance. To perform the test:
•
First strap the camera on a tree aiming the region of interest (ROI).
•
Walk slowly from one side of the ROI to the other parallel to the camera. Try different distances
and angles from the camera.
•
If the Motion Indicator flashes blue, it indicates the position from where you were detected by
one of the side Prep PIR sensors. If the Motion Indicator flashes red, it indicates the position from
where you were captured by the main PIR sensor.
By doing this test, you can find the best placement when mounting and aiming the Our scouting
camera. In general, you are recommended to place the camera 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) above the
ground.
To avoid potential false triggers due to temperature and motion disturbances, please do not aim the
camera at a heat source (i.e. the sun) or nearby tree branches and limbs. The ideal direction to aim
at is North or South. Also, remove any limbs close to the front of the camera.
Quick Start (cont.)
