ProStalk Nature Camera PC3000IR User Manual 1
Index 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3 2. ProStalk Specifications .............................................................................................. 4 3. Parts Identification..................................................................................................... 5 4. Packing Contents ..................................................................................................
1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the ProStalk Digital Scouting Camera. This weatherproof and rugged trail camera is designed to record the activity of wildlife game in the outdoors with its still image and movie modes. Main Features: True 3.
2. ProStalk Specifications Model Member PC3000IR Image Sensor 1/2" Color CMOS sensor with 3.0 million effective pixel Lens Focusing PIR Sensor F/2.8, effective focal length 8mm. Sight range: 52 degrees Multi-layer glass lens with coating 3 meter - Infinity 2 * PIR; Low noise, high sensitivity passive infrared sensor.
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5. Battery and SD Card Installation Warning: Do not use different Voltage lead acid battery and solar charging panel other than the one specified in this section. Doing so will damage the camera and will void the warranty. Notice: Our system optimizes the power system for rechargeable and alkaline battery. Make sure to put the battery selection switch to the right position according to the type of the battery you use. Model ProStalk Digital Nature Camera operates using 1. 4*D Cell Battery 2.
Push the switch to the top position for alkaline batteries and pull down the switch to the bottom for the rechargeable battery 6V Lead Acid External Battery The ProStalk Digital Nature Camera is equipped with an external power jack designed to accept a barrel plug cable to attach to a sealed lead acid battery (Sold separately). Battery cable and complete 6V Lead Acid battery kits are available wherever the cameras are sold. Only ProStalk external battery accessories are recommended.
Solar Charging Panel and D Cell NiMh Rechargeable Battery • Make the solar panel to be positioned facing UPWARD, to collect solar energy to power rechargeable NiMh “D” batteries (sold separately) installed in the camera. • Insert the solar charging plug into the solar charging jack of the bottom of camera housing • Please make sure the voltage and polarity (+/-) are correct before connection. Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-) will damage the camera.
6. Setup Your Camera Menu Serial Number Menu Item Description 1 Set Date MM/DD 2 Set Year YYYY 3 Set Time HH:MM (24H military time format). 4 Img Size 3.1MP, 1.3MP, 0.35MP 5 Delay (Only displays when " Delay" switch at "customize" 1min～60mins M Length Adjust the movie length (10~90 seconds). 15 seconds by default. This setting will be memorised even losing the power.
6.2 Set Camera State To set the number of pictures or movie the camera will take per PIR triggering. Select the Camera State by sliding the “State” toggle switch 1P: Single image capturing per PIR triggering 3P: Three images continuous capturing per PIR triggering Mov: 10~90 seconds video clip per PIR triggering (default is 15 seconds ex-factory) 6.3 Set Date, Year and Time Setting the Date, Year and Time to make them stamp in the picture.
TC3001N a) b) c) d) 2048x1536 (3.1M) 1280*1024 (1.3M) 640x480 (0.35M) Sliding the “Power” toggle switch to “On” then to “Set” Rotate the menu items by “UP” or “DOWN” button, until it shows “Img Size” Press “OK” to enter the setting. It shows “3.1 MP” by default. Press “UP” and “DOWN” to change the value, and press “OK” to confirm the setting. 6.5 Set Movie Length ProStalk can set the movie length between 10 ~ 90 seconds. System default is 15 seconds.
The Camera has four options: a) All time. The camera works 24 hours a day. b) Day. The camera works from 6:00 ~ 18:00. c) Night. The camera work from 18:00 to next day 6:00. d) Customize. User can set the camera working at any time period. Setting the Duty Time a) Sliding the “Power” toggle switch to “On” then to “Set” b) Rotate the menu items by “UP” or “DOWN” button, until it shows “DutyTime” c) Press “OK” to enter the setting.
b) Rotate the menu items by “UP” or “DOWN” button, until it shows “Password” c) Press “OK” to enter into this setting. d) If you are going to set a password for this camera, then rotate the menu items by “UP” or “DOWN” button to select “Yes” and Press “OK” to enter the setting, otherwise to select “No” to clear the password. e) Press “OK” to select “Yes”. f) Press the Up or Down key to select the first password digit of 0-9. g) Press “OK” to confirm, the cursor will move to the next digit to the right.
▲ Now your DAY TIME is defined (NIGHT is defined as the period between DAY end and start times). If you do not make your own settings for DAY, a default of 6AM~6PM is used. Example: 07—18 would define DAY as from 7AM to 6PM (6PM=18:00 hours on 24 hr clock). ▲ It’s better to observe the right time for the day and night in the camera location to get good picture quality. 7. Using the Camera Mounting the Camera It is recommended that you mount the camera 1.2~1.
a) Insert the strap through the strap slots on the rear housing. b) Wrap the strap around the mounting surface. Secure the strap and tighten the buckle in order to secure the camera. ▲ In order to obtain proper weather resistance, please make sure that both door latches are securely locked in place. Testing the camera coverage area One of ProStalk Digital Nature Camera’s features is the ability to test the coverage area.
take any pictures or movies. Secure Your Camera ProStalk Digital Nature Camera has a lock hole to have a lock on it. Read the Current Information and Setting of the Camera Whenever the camera setting is finished, the system will enter the standby status for 30 seconds and then taking pictures or movies after that.
If the SD card is full, it will show “FULL” on the display. “06/ 05/ 08 13:45” means June 5th 2008. “Img Size: 3.1MP” means current photo resolution setting is 3.1M. “M Length: 15s” means current movie length is 15 seconds per trigger. ▲ Whenever the camera was trigged with a capture, the system will record an event in “Event.txt” a text file which is stored in the memory.
8. Viewing and the Images and Movies Connect the Camera to PC directly Step 1 - Connect USB cable to PC Step 2 - Turn on Pro-Stalk Camera - The screen will display ‘Trail Camera’ - see below Step 3 - Wait for Trial camera to disappear from the LCD and attach USB cable to the camera. At this stage the screen displays SD card information - see below.
NB - Be sure to connect the USB cable after trail Camera LCD has been displayed, but before the camera enters capture mode - approximately 5 seconds. Read Images by Card Reader 1. Depress the SD card and pull out the card gently. 2. Put the SD card into the card reader – Not supplied. 3. Read images and movies from the card reader. 9. Glossary PIR: Passive Infrared Sensor. Senses motion like typical security motion detector.
Event: Any time the camera captures a picture it counts it as an event. Events are recorded to the SD card in a text file. Camera Delay: Time elapsed between photos while events are sensed and recorded. This is user-set based on wildlife activity in area. Resolution: The resolution selection that you have selected. MP = Mega Pixels = 1 million pixels High (2048 x 1536): 3.1M pixels image. (High image quality, big file size) Med (1280 x 1024): 1.3M pixels image.
ProStalk Product Warranty Your new product has a 12 month warranty against defects in material and/or workmanship provided that the unit has not been abused, used incorrectly, taken apart or serviced by any party other than Deben Group Industries Ltd. This warranty does not cover failure from fair wear and tear This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable. Your receipt of purchase should accompany any warranty claim.
