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- Page 1 Scouting CAM INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model #: KG780NV 12-11...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Changing Parameter Settings in SETUP Mode EXAMPLES-Changing the Settings of Some Common Parameters The SETUP Menu-Parameters and Settings List w/Descriptions Camera Name Input Coordinate Input Mounting and Positioning the KEEPGUARD CAM Mounting Sensing Angle and Distance Test Switching ON the Camera Playing Back/Deleting the Photos/Videos... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION About the KEEPGUARD CAM The KeepGuard Cam is a digital scouting camera. It can be triggered by any movement of game in a location, detected by a highly sensitive Passive Infra-Red (PIR) motion sensor, and then take high quality pictures (up to 8MP still photos), or video clips. -
Page 4: Applications
The KeepGuard Cam has many more features such as Video with Audio, wide screen or full screen format still photos, imprint able camera name (user set) along with current data including temperature and moon phase. Applications The KeepGuard Cam can be used as a ... - Page 5 Figure 2: Button and Switch Guide LED IR Flash Front View Lens Light Sensor Lock Hole Motion/Low Battery Indicator PIR Sensor Latch Cable to Battery Video Mic Compartment OK/Replay Left UP/Video DC In Cover Plug Down/Photo RIGHT/Shot Power/ Mode Switch Menu...
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Page 6: Installing The Batteries And Sd Card
Optionally, you can connect an external 6V DC power source to the "DC In" jack at the bottom of the KeepGuard Cam. It is recommended to use a power source with a current output greater than 1000mA. However, during bright daytime operation when no flash is required, the KeepGuard Cam can function with much less current (>400mA). -
Page 7: Inserting The Sd Card
SETUP mode will have a ″lock″ symbol inside it if the card is locked). Formatting the SD card by using the KeepGuard Cam's "Format" parameter before using it for the first time is recommended, especially when a card has been used in other devices (see ″Changing Menu... -
Page 8: Using The Keepguard Cam
When you are storing or not using the camera, you will switch it to OFF. Please note that even in the OFF mode the KeepGuard Cam still consumes power at a very low level. Therefore, it's a good idea to take the batteries out of the battery compartment if the camera will not be used for a long time. -
Page 9: Setup Mode
SETUP Mode In the SETUP mode you can check and change the settings of the KeepGuard Cam with the help of its built-in LCD (or a monitor connected to the TV out jack).These settings, found in the SETUP Menu, let you change the photo or video resolution, interval between photos, switch the time imprint on, etc. -
Page 10: Using The Setup Menu To Change Settings
The main purpose of the SETUP mode is to allow you to change the settings of the camera’s parameters (15 different ones are available) so your KeepGuard Cam operates exactly the way you want it to. You will do this by entering the SETUP Menu and pressing the keys below the LCD display, which will show you each parameter and its setting. -
Page 11: Changing Parameter Settings In Setup Mode
RIGHT/Shot key after exiting the menu), the camera will power off automatically after a few seconds with no key pressed. The following shows how to set a parameter on KeepGuard Cam models: • On the color LCD display model, all the available settings for the currently displayed parameter are shown on one screen, with a checkmark next to the current setting (Fig. -
Page 12: Examples-Changing The Settings Of Some Common Parameters
4C-Press OK EXAMPLES - Changing the Settings of Some Common Parameters Following this page, you will find tables listing all of the parameters found in the SETUP Menu, along with their possible settings (or range of settings), and a detailed description of what the parameter controls and what the settings do. If you read the previous section detailing how to select parameters and change their settings, you should be able to dive right in, find the parameter(s) you want, and setup the camera to your preferences, but maybe you'd rather walk... - Page 13 When set to “On”, the KeepGuard Cam will take a photo (or record a video clip) automatically at your choice of intervals (for example, once every five minutes) during one or two blocks of time you set up for each day, without requiring a trigger from an active animal.
- Page 14 As an example of how you might use these two available time blocks, you could setup Timed Scan time block "A" for the dawn hours from 6 AM to 8 AM, and block "B" to capture images between 5:30 and 7 PM. No Timed Scan recording would occur from 8 AM to 5:30 PM, or from 7 PM to 6 AM.
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Page 15: The Setup Menu-Parameters And Settings List W/Descriptions
start and stop time can reduce battery life. Step1: Set Timed Scan to “ON” Step 2: Press OK to select A or B . and set the Interval Step 3: Set start and stop time The SETUP Menu Parameters and Settings List Descriptions Settings Parameter Description... - Page 16 Capture Selects how many photos are taken in 1 Photo sequence per trigger in Camera mode. Number 2 Photo (only affects Please also refer to the Interval 3 Photo still photos) parameter. Controls how many LED lamps fire when images taken light.
- Page 17 Selects the length of time that the 10S (second) camera will "wait" until it responds to (default, with a 60M any additional triggers from the PIR (minute) to 1S after an animal is first detected and (second) range of remains within the sensor′s range. settings available.) During this user set "ignore triggers"...
- Page 18 Select ″On″ if you want the date & time Time (that photo captured) Stamp OFF, On imprinted on every photo, select ″Off″ (only affects still photos) for no imprint. Press OK and use the UP/DOWN keys change setting) LEFT/RIGHT keys (to move to the next field) to set the hour (24-hr format Set Clock only, ″00″...
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Page 19: Camera Name Input
You can enter a nearby street address, zip code or use the various types of maps to locate the approximate position. The format you will need to use to enter the coordinates in the KG780NV menu screen is shown on the next page:... -
Page 20: Mounting And Positioning The Keepguard Cam
Using the adjustable web belt: Fig. 5 illustrates using the web belt on the KeepGuard Cam. Push one end of the belt through the two brackets on the back of the KeepGuard Cam. Thread one plastic buckle part onto each end of the belt. -
Page 21: Sensing Angle And Distance Test
The results of your testing will help you find the best placement when mounting and aiming the KeepGuard Cam. The height away from the ground for placing the device should vary with the animal size appropriately. In general, 3 to 6 feet is preferred. -
Page 22: Playing Back/Deleting The Photos/Videos
• Is the Power switch in the ON position? (do not leave it in SETUP). PLAYING BACK/DELETING the PHOTOS/VIDEOS After you have setup, mounted and activated your KeepGuard Cam, you will of course be eager to return later and review the images it has captured for you. -
Page 23: Deleting Photos Or Videos
• Put the power switch in SETUP mode (switch to OFF first). • Press the OK key. The most recently captured image will be shown on the video monitor. For video clips, press the SHOT (RIGHT) key to start playing, press again to stop. •... -
Page 24: Reviewing Images By Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Cam or in your computer first and then insert the card into your KeepGuard Cam and try again. • The default file system format of the KeepGuard Cam is FAT16, which most computers can read. If you format an SD card for the KeepGuard Cam in your computer, you should choose the file system format FAT16. - Page 25 The KeepGuard Cam will be recognized as a standard ″USB Mass Storage″ device (this may take several seconds the first time you connect it). If you would rather leave your camera in the woods and just pull its SD card out, an SD card reader works the same way as described in this section once the card is inserted and the reader is connected to your computer.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting/Faqs
Battery life is shorter than expected 1. Battery life will vary with operating temperature and the number of images taken over time. Typically, the KeepGuard Cam will be able to capture several thousand images before the batteries die. 2. Check to make sure you have used new alkaline or lithium batteries. - Page 27 If this is seen on a consistent basis, then the sensor may need servicing. Please contact KeepGuard customer service. 7. Short video clips--not recording to the length set a. Check to make sure that the SD card is not full.
- Page 28 power. Date/Time Stamp not appearing on images Make sure that the ″Time Stamp″ parameter is set to ″On″. Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest 1. Check the ″Sensor Level″ (PIR sensitivity) parameter setting. For warm environmental conditions, set the Sensor Level to ″High″ and for cold weather use, set the sensor for ″Low″.
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Page 29: Technical Specifications
Camera won’t retain settings 1. Make sure that you have been saving the changes to any parameter settings that you made while in Setup mode, by pressing ″OK″ after changing the setting. If you don’t save your new setting after changing it, the camera will continue to use the original default setting for that parameter. - Page 30 Interface TV out(AVI);USB;SD card holder; 6V DC external Security Strap;1/4-20 attachment Operating Temperature -20-60 °C (Storage temperature: -30-70 °C） Operating Humidity 5%-90% Security Authentication FCC/CE/RoHs/WEEE...
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