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- Page 2 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Recon Outdoors Digital Scouting Camera System manufactured and distributed by Recon Outdoors. For best results, please read the entire owner’s manual to gain an understanding of all of the available benefi ts and features of the Recon Digital Scouting Camera. This manual provides you with operational information for both the Talon™...
- Page 3 Notices, Cautions and Notes NOTICE: Recon Outdoors shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. All information, specifications and hardware associated with the camera are subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of Recon Outdoors.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Talon IR, Talon 3.0 and Extreme 5.0 Features ... . . 1 2. Quick Start Instructions ....... . 3 Fielding the Camera (Run Mode) . - Page 5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ......16 Contacting Recon Outdoors ......17 Warranty .
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Page 6: Talon Ir, Talon 3.0 And Extreme 5.0 Features
Features ™ ™ Talon IR™, Talon 3.0™ and Extreme 5.0™ lead the industry as the most technologically advanced Scouting Cameras on the market. These full-featured, all-digital Scouting Cameras have unrivaled performance and fl exibility. The 1.3 and the 3.0 Mega Pixel lens captures high-quality black & white pictures and movies day and night (Extreme 5.0 Mega Pixel lens captures high-quality color pictures and... - Page 7 • Overlay data stamped on each Image (Customer Name/Moon Phase/Temperature/Time/Date) • Video Port (View Images in the Field) • Removable Compact Flash™ Memory Card (No More 35mm Film Processing) • Optional accessories include High-Security Lock-Box, TV/USB Card Readers, and 5” Black and White TV Setup is a snap with Recon’s sealed fi...
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Page 8: Quick Start Instructions
Quick Start Instructions Fielding the Camera (Run Mode) Step 1: Install Six D-Cell Alkaline Batteries. (Recommend Duracell™) Step 2: Install Compact Flash Card: With the power switch in the off position, install the compact flash memory card with the label on top and pointed to the right. The compact flash must be properly installed in order for the camera to operate. - Page 9 Figure – 1 Figure – 2 External and Internal Views - Figure 1-2 Manual-3-30.indd Sec2:4 Manual-3-30.indd Sec2:4 4/23/07 4:16:34 PM 4/23/07 4:16:34 PM...
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Page 10: Programming Your Scouting Camera
Programming and Using Your Camera Power/Mode Switch Use the mode toggle switch to select between Setup/Off/Run. Push the toggle switch to the up position to select setup mode, down to select run mode, and center for off. Setup mode is used by the Recon camera for the walk-test, laser pointing, video playback, memory card delete functions, and other functions such as changing date, time and ID. -
Page 11: Laser Button
Laser Button The laser is toggled on and off by pressing the “LASER” button/key. The laser is helpful in marking the center of the PIR (Passive Infrared Receiver) or motion detector zone that triggers the camera system. It also indicates the center of the picture area to be taken. Remember, the mode switch must be in the setup position for the laser to be activated. -
Page 12: Setup Menus
Setup Menus Use the “MENU” key to cycle through the available menus. Use the “SELECT” key to enter the menu. When you are ready to exit the menu, press the “MENU” key. When the camera is fi rst turned on, a series of status messages are displayed. They include software version number, current time, and current date. -
Page 13: Set Date Menu
Set Date Menu Press the “MENU” key until the set date menu appears on the display. Press the “SELECT” key to enter the menu. Use the “UP” and “DOWN” keys to increment and decrement the month, day, and year fi elds. Use the “SELECT” key to change between months, days, and years. -
Page 14: Camera Settings
Camera Settings Status Menu The status menu is used to examine the battery voltage, temperature and image count (# images stored on the Compact Flash ™ card). Press the “MENU” key until the status menu appears on the display. Press the “SELECT”... -
Page 15: Internal Memory
rate of 1.5 seconds for 60 seconds. Low-resolution movies are recorded with 320x240 resolutions at a frame rate of 1 second for 45 seconds. The movie feature provides spectacular time lapsed movie action, Day and Night! Table-2 gives approximate storage capacities for various Compact Flash™ card sizes. 1100 2500 5000... -
Page 16: Motion Menu
Motion Menu Press the “MENU” key until the motion menu appears on the display. Press the “SELECT” key to enter the menu. Use the “UP” and “DOWN” keys to change between the available DISTANCE setting (Short, Medium and Long). Once the desired DISTANCE setting has been selected, press the “MENU”... -
Page 17: Walk Test
In order to have the best chance of getting good pictures and no “false triggers”, you should consider doing the following: • Select the “Long” Distance setting (PIR). • Select a site that ideally has the deer about 25 feet from the camera. •... -
Page 18: Using The Recon Camera - Field Setup
Using The Recon Camera - Field Setup Direction for the Recon Camera The camera should always point away from the sun, if possible. This will give the best lighting on the target and prevent glare from getting into the camera lens. If you are not able to do this, try not to point it directly into the sun. -
Page 19: Viewing Images Or Movies
Removable Compact Flash ™ Memory Card The Recon camera uses industry standard Compact Flash ™ memory cards. Currently, Recon Outdoors can supply 256MB, 512MB and 1GB cards. Before you can format a memory card, you must have a compact fl ash reader for your computer. -
Page 20: Video Port
Step 8: Click on “yes”. Step 9: Click on “done”. WARNING: Do not remove compact flash card until formatting has finished. This process can take up to 2 minutes. Video Port The Video port connects the camera to conventional TVs and VCR recorders. Playback images and movies on your TV or record them on your VCR recorder. -
Page 21: Problem Solving
Setup, the LCD should scroll thru the Menu screens to Video Menu. If this occurs then there is a problem with the Compact Flash Card. Recon Outdoors recommends Sandisk brand Compact Flash Cards. If problem continues call Recon tech support. -
Page 22: Contacting Recon Outdoors
I live in a cold climate and batteries do not last. Do you have any suggestions? Recon Outdoors makes an Extreme Weather kit that utilizes an external 12 volt gel cell battery that works in extreme heat or cold. For more information contact Recon Outdoors at 866-647-3266. -
Page 23: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty There is a full one year warranty from the date of purchase on defects in materials and workmanship. The laser unit has a 30-day warranty from the date of purchase. Optional Accessories 256MB, 512MB and 1GB Compact Flash ™ Cards Store images and movies on these high-quality Compact Flash ™... - Page 24 Notes Manual-3-30.indd Sec2:19 Manual-3-30.indd Sec2:19 4/23/07 4:16:42 PM 4/23/07 4:16:42 PM...
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