2.0 MP Infrared Digital Spydercam USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the Spydercam. In order to optimize the functionality of the Spydercam, please read this manual carefully BEFORE operating the device. Also ensure that you keep it handy for future reference. Ensure that you register your Spydercam at www.spydercam.co.
Contents Safety Warnings Precautions Key Features Description and Parts Additional Requirements Getting Started Advanced Operations Mounting the Spydercam Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Included Parts List GPRS Notice
Safety Warnings To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover of the Spydercam at any time. While the Spydercam comes with a high waterproof rating (IP54), it should never be submersed in water. If the Spydercam is no longer within the service guarantee period, we are still able to provide services such as repairing and part replacements, at a cost. The Spydercam is covered by a one year Limited Warranty on parts and labor from the date of registering the product on www.rikrhino.co.za.
When the Power is switched ON, do not remove the SD Card, SIM Card, batteries or external DC power. Always switch the Spydercam OFF prior to any of these actions. When mounting the Spydercam please ensure that there are not any objects within three meters that will unnecessarily trigger the device. These would include items such as trees and heat sources such as air conditioners of chimneys.
Description and Parts The Spydercam provides the following connection ports for external devices: LCD, Keyboard, Speaker, SD Card slot, SIM Card port, Microphone port, USB port, TV out, AA port and External DC port.
Additional Requirements The following items are not included and are required to get you started: SD Card The Spydercam uses a standard SD (Secure Digital) memory card to store pictures/videos in .JPG and .ASF format. The normal SD card size that is supported by the Spydercam is from 8MB to 32GB. In case the card cannot be read by the Spydercam it is advisable to format the card. This can be done via a computer (that has an SD slot) or with the Spydercam itself.
When purchasing the SIM Card, please ensure that you adhere to the RICA process. When buying the SIM Card you need to request the service provider to activate the MMS ability on the Card. You also need to ask the service provider to disable the need for a PIN to be punched in when activating the SIM Card. When installing the Spydercam, please ensure that the ―False Triggers‖ are kept to a minimum, since there will be a charge from the cell phone company for every MMS sent.
On/Live Mode: When the Power switch is moved to ON, the Spydercam will be in the Live mode. At this stage the motion indicator LED on the front will blink green for about 15 seconds. In this mode the settings, as per ADVANCED OPERATIONS below, will be activated. Powering Off: To switch the Spydercam off, slide the switch to the OFF position. Please note that even while the device is switched off, it will still consume power at the UA level.
Once you have switched the Spydercam into Test mode, the following screen will appear After the Spydercam has started, this screen will change to the following: a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
With the Spydercam is in Test mode, press the Menu key to access the various setting options.
In order to navigate between video clips use the Left/Right button. The OK button to play the requested clip and the Up/Down keys to increase/decrease the playback volume. (If there is a power interruption during the capturing of a video clip, the file will show a ―file error‖ message on the display. To delete any picture/video, press Menu and then OK while the image/video is reflected. You will than have the option to Delete One or to Delete All. In order to delete it then, just press OK. 2.
5. VIDEO SIZE There are 3 sub-categories, ie VGA (720X480), VGA (640X480) and QVGA (320X240). In order to change the video size, in Video Size mode: a) Press Up/Down to select Video Size720/640/320. b) Press OK to save the selection c) Press Left to return to the previous screen without making a change to the existing setting. d) Press Menu to return to Test mode. 6. VIDEO LENGTH This category can only be adjusted when the device is in the Live Video Mode.
9. VIDEO FRAMES In the Video Frames mode: a) Press Up/Down to select 30/15 frames per second. b) Press OK to save the selection c) Press Left to return to the previous screen without making a change to the existing setting. d) Press Menu to return to Test mode. 10. TIME STAMP This functionality determines whether the date/time should be stamped onto the pictures and video clips. It is important to note that it is required when the photos/videos are to be used as evidence with SAPS.
In the Sensor Level mode: a) Press Up/Down to select High/Normal/Low. b) Press OK to save the selection c) Press Left to return to the previous screen without making a change to the existing setting. d) Press Menu to return to Test mode. 13. IR LED The IR (Infrared) Led allows the Spydercam to operate effectively during night time or when there is insufficient natural light. In the IR LED mode: a) Press Up/Down to select ON/OFF.
16. LANGUAGE The default setting is English. 17. TIMER SETTING PLEASE NOTE: The Start and Stop times will only be activated if the Timer Setting is changed to Enable. In the Timer Setting mode: a) First select Enable. Then press Left or Right to select Start/Stop Hour/Minute b) Press Up/Down to change the value. c) Press OK to save the selection d) Press Menu to return to Test mode. 18. DEFAULT SET This is the original factory setting. In the Default Set mode: a) Press Up/Down to select YES/NO.
Service providers in various countries will require different settings. These settings will be available on request from Service@spydercam.co.za 21. SEND TO Here the option is to choose as much as 4 cell phone numbers and/or 4 e-mail addresses to receive the MMS/E-Mail messages. It is important to keep in mind that there is a separate cost involved in each MMS/E-Mail, 22. FREQUENCY In the Frequency Mode: a) Press Up/Down to select 50/60 Hz.
Once the Spydercam is switched to Live mode, the LED (Green) will blink for approximately 15 seconds. During this time the Spydercam will not be activated. This is to allow you sufficient time to lock the cover and move away. Please note, that once the green PIR indication light has stopped blinking, the Spydercam is activated.
Spydercam stops taking images First ensure that the SD Card has memory available. If the card is full, the Spydercam will stop taking pictures and shut down automatically. Check the batteries (as per above). Ensure the Spydercam is in the ON Mode and not in the OFF or TEST modes. The Spydercam cannot switch on Ensure that you have installed the batteries in accordance to the indications in the battery depot. If you are using an external adaptor, ensure it is switched on.
Pictures are blurred: In these cases the subject moved too quickly. Red, green or blue color cast In certain lighting conditions, such as the period just after sunset, the sensor might distort images. Video Clips not recording in accordance with setting Ensure that the SD Card memory is not full. Check that the battery power is full. The Spydercam may record shorter video clips to conserve power towards the end of the battery life.
PIR Sensor LED Flashes/Does not Flash When in operation the LED will not flash or it will only flash for a short time. Remember the aim is to keep the Spydercam hidden. The Spydercam will not retain settings Make sure that you have saved the changes that you make during the menu setup of the camera. If you don’t select and save these settings, the camera will revert back to the default settings.
After inserting the SIM card into the Spydercam it does not send MMS/email Before inserting the SIM card ensure that PIN of SIM card is disabled. You can disable the PIN of a SIM card by inserting the card into your mobile phone. Be sure to open the GPRS service for both the camera and your cellular receiving phone. In the GPRS Setting mode input the correct data according to the user manual.
Technical Specifications Display Screen Image Sensor Angle Lens Size IR-Flash IR-LED Internal Memory SD Card (Not Included) Picture Size (JPEG) Video Size Compressed Format Audio Recording Operation Trigger Time Triggering Interval Shooting Numbers Power Supply Standby Current Interface Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Waterproof Specification Security Authentication Color viewer LCD Maximum 12 Mega Pixels PIR: 100º 14 X 9 X 6 CM Yes Up to 15m (26 lights) 32MB 8MB to 32 GB 12MP – 4 000 X 3 000 8MP
GPRS NOTICE 1. If you set both phone and email it will send to your phone and email. The MMS default setting image size is 640 X 480. At the same time it will automatically save the pictures to the SD card as per your parameter settings. 2. If you want download the pictures/videos via USB the device must be on Test mode. 3. It is recommended to switch the GPRS mode to OFF, if you not using the MMS function since it will save the battery power. 4.
