Content 1 Instruction....................1 1.1 General Description ................1 1.2 Application ..................1 1.3 Camera Interface................2 1.4 Saving Images or Videos ..............5 2 Cautions.....................6 3 Easy Operations ..................7 3.1 Loading Batteries ................7 3.2 Inserting the SD Card................7 3.3 Powering On and Entering into the ON Mode ........ 8 3.4 Power Off..................
SG560X-8mHD 1 Instruction 1 Instruction 1.1 General Description This camera is a surveillance device working automatically with dual light: infrared LEDs and incandescent flash. It can be triggered by any movement of human (or animal) in a certain region of interested (ROI) monitored by a highly sensitive Passive Infra-Red (PIR) motion sensor,and then take high quality...
SG560X-8mHD 1 Instruction for guarding and recording unexpected intrusion to homes, shops, schools, depots, offices, taxis, work sites,etc. It can also be used as a trail camera for hunting or monitoring animals by recording the traces of wild animals. It can be left alone for weeks and months and it will save event records automatically in digital format.
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SG560X-8mHD 1 Instruction Figure 3: Bottom view 1.3.2 Key Notes “MENU”: enter the program menu in preview mode; delete all images or videos in playback mode. “▲”“▼”“◄”“►”: for parameter settings as described in the user’s manual. “OK”: to save parameter settings and play videos.
SG560X-8mHD 1 Instruction Figure 4: LCD Display 1.4 Saving Images or Videos The camera uses a standard SD (Secure Digital) memory card to save images (in .jpg format) and videos (in .avi format). SD and SDHC (High Capacity) cards up to a maximum 32 GB capacity are supported.
SG560X-8mHD 2 Cautions 2 Cautions ★ The working voltage of the camera is 6V. The camera is supplied by 8 AA batteries. ★ Please install batteries according to shown polarity. ★ Must insert the SD card before power on camera. The camera will not work properly unless a working SD card is detected by the camera.
SG560X-8mHD 3 Easy Operations 3 Easy Operations 3.1 Loading Batteries Use 8 or 4 AA batteries or 6V external battery for power supply (Fig. 5). Figure 5: Battery Configurations of 8 or 4 batteries Please use high-capacity and high-performance alkaline batteries (recommended), rechargeable Lithium batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries.
SG560X-8mHD 3 Easy Operations 3.3 Powering On and Entering into the ON Mode The camera has three basic operation modes: 1. OFF mode: to turn off the camera. 2. SETUP mode: to set up camera or to playback the photos or video clips.
SG560X-8mHD 4 Advanced Operations 4 Advanced Operations After you are familiar with the basic operations of the camera, you are now ready for advanced operations. The options and parameters of the camera are explained in more detail. 4.1 Enter into the SETUP Mode...
SG560X-8mHD 4 Advanced Operations will be shown in the screen. Press “▲” or “▼” to view the previous or next image or video. 4.1.5 Delete Images or Videos Press DEL to delete images or videos. Note the DEL button just works in Playback state. So if it’s in Preview state, you should press to enter into Playback state.
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SG560X-8mHD 4 Advanced Operations Photo Size 5MP (mega pixels) or 8MP (mega pixels). Video Size 720p HD (1280x720), VGA (640x480). Set Clock You can change the date and time when necessary, e.g., after every battery change. The date format is month/day/year, the time format is hour: minute: second.
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SG560X-8mHD 4 Advanced Operations PIR. There are three parameters: High, Normal, and Low. The default value is “Normal.” The higher degree indicates that the camera is more easily triggered by motion, taking more pictures or recording more videos. It is recommended to...
SG560X-8mHD 4 Advanced Operations according to the preset settings. Light Mode This parameter defines the light mode of this dual light camera. There are two light modes: Xenon and Infrared. In Xenon mode, the camera takes clear pictures using incandescent flash when the lighting is insufficient.
SG560X-8mHD 5 Mounting the Camera Mounting the Camera When using the camera in outdoor environment, such as scouting or monitoring the living habits of wild animals, you need to mount the device on a certain place properly. It is recommended to mount the camera on a tree with diameter about 5.9 inches.
SG560X-8mHD 6 Trouble shooting 6 Trouble Shooting 1 There is something in front of the camera lens. Is the camera broken? Figure 7: Floating IR-Cut Lens A: The camera is not broken. It’s an IR-Cut filter. When the camera is powered on, the IR-Cut will be reset and cover the lens.
SG560X-8mHD AppendixⅠ: PIR Detection Zone Appendix I: PIR Detection Zone Fig. 8 shows Bolymedia’s 4 kinds of detection range at different detection angles. This camera is super long range with 60 degree. Figure 8: PIR Detection Zone The PIR detection angle (α) is just smaller than the field of view (FOV) angle (β).
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SG560X-8mHD AppendixⅠ: PIR Detection Zone This camera has a new, patented design of PIR. The new patented PIR’s detection range can reach to 100 ft (30 m) in good environments. Fig. 10 shows the comparison of the detection zones between normal PIR and the new patented PIR.
SG560X-8mHD Appendix Ⅲ: Parts List Appendix : Parts List Ⅲ Part Name Quantity Digital Camera USB Cable Belt User’s Manual Warranty Card (Version 1.1) Page 20...
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