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Video CatCam

v3 - User Manual

Revision: December 19, 2014

Check for updates: www.mr-lee.com

Mr. Lee CatCam and CatCam are registered trademarks.

Index

Index .............................................................................................................. 1

Change History .............................................................................................. 2

1. Overview ................................................................................................... 3

2. Background of the CatCam ....................................................................... 4

3. Charge Camera ......................................................................................... 5

4. Insert Memory Card ................................................................................... 6

5. Video Storage and Download .................................................................... 6

6. Activate Camera ........................................................................................ 7

7. Setting of Recording Interval ..................................................................... 8

8. Change Time Stamp .................................................................................. 9

9. Camouflage ............................................................................................. 10

10. Collar Attachment .................................................................................. 11

11. Support and Help................................................................................... 11

12. Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................. 12

13. Important Safety Notes .......................................................................... 12

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Video CatCam® v3 - User Manual Revision: December 19, 2014 Check for updates: www.mr-lee.com Mr. Lee CatCam and CatCam are registered trademarks. Index Index.............................................................................................................. 1 Change History .............................................................................................. 2 1. Overview ................................................................................................... 3 2.
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Change History We try to keep this manual up-to-date. Therefore changes and additions are made. You may want to check from time to time for updates so that you have the most recent issue available. You will find the latest version together with software files in the Support section at www.mr-lee.
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1. Overview The Video CatCam® records video clips in an adjustable time interval. The device is designed to be worn on the collar of an animal (cat) but may find use for general surveillance tasks or time laps photography as well. The Video CatCam® offers a small size 64x41x18mm (2.5 x 1.6 x 0.7 inch) and weights approx. 30 grams (1.1 oz). Both memory and rechargeable battery are integrated into the device.
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2. Background of the CatCam In the meantime the Video CatCam is available in version 3 with completely redesigned hardware. It now shares with the still image CatCam the same platform and has other than the predecessor an integrated rechargeable battery, smaller dimensions (-30%), lower weight (50%) and an increased photo capacity. This is the result of the plenty feedback from CatCam users. What started in 2007 continues until today. The fans of Mr.
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3. Charge Camera Charging and data exchange is by means of USB interface. To connect the camera to the USB interface the enclosure’s lid must be opened. The camera is supplied by an integrated rechargeable Lithium-Polymer battery. Charging of the camera takes about 4 hours. Make sure that the camera is turned off before you connect it to the computer. You may notice that the camera board sits lose in the enclosure.
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4. Insert Memory Card If the camera is purchased without a memory card or the memory should get changed then proceed as described:    Ensure that the camera is turned OFF and not connected to the USB interface. Open the enclosure and pull out the whole camera board. The circle marks the slot for the memory card (Micro SD). Here, put in the memory card with label facing up until it locks in. To eject, first press the card into the slot until it releases then pull it out. 5.
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6. Activate Camera After the battery is charged the camera can be activated. First unplug the camera from the USB interface and wait until the light of the camera core goes off. Press briefly on the button next to the USB interface. The status light (marked by a circle) comes on. If you have difficulties pressing the button you may use a pencil or something similar in order to extend your reach. As long as the device is active the status light blinks shortly every few seconds.
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7. Setting of Recording Interval The available recording time (defined by memory capacity and battery energy) can be spread over a longer time. The following graphic shows this. If the chopped pieces of the interval are added together both bars have the same length. Chopping the recording time into smaller pieces extends the coverage to a longer time.
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8. Change Time Stamp The videos are overlaid with a time stamp. This time can be adjusted. Procedure: 1. Open notepad or any other text only editor 2. write: [date] 2015/04/21 20:35:00 this is setting the date to April 21, 2015 and the time to 8pm 35 minutes. Make sure that each line, also the last line, is finished by pressing the ENTER key. File size must be 30 Bytes. 3. 4. 5. 6. save as text file with the name tag.txt (lower case). copy this file in the cameras root directory.
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9. Camouflage The transparent enclosure allows a good opportunity to camouflage the camera. There is a print template available (see Support&FAQ section of the Mr. Lee website). You can also add a photo of the cat’s fur to make the camouflage even more authentic. Print template and cut out Cut out the lens hole Fold along the lines Insert camouflage into enclosure. Insert camera core into enclosure.
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10. Collar Attachment The collar is fed through both loops and then attached around the neck of the animal. ! Safety note: Please consider that a collar on a neck of a cat is a potential safety risk. Because a cat wanders and crawls more or less in any place and can catch or trap itself with the collar on an object such as fence rods or tree branches. This may lead to death of your pet. It is recommended to use a safety release collar. Such a collar will open if a certain amount of force is applied.
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11. Support and Help You can get in contact with the technical support by sending a mail to support@mr-lee-catcam.de 12. Frequently Asked Questions Q: The file system got screwed up, is there a way to fix it ? A: Yes, you can format the memory card. Either with your computer or with an other digital camera. With the computer it depends on the operation system.