GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction The Ltl Acorn M Series (Model Ltl‐5210MC and Ltl‐5210MM) is the second generation of our Ltl‐5210 scouting camera. Bundled with the MMS‐module (Multimedia Messaging Service) battery box (Part # LTL‐MM), the standard scouting camera (Part # Ltl‐5210M) can be upgraded to work as a remote cellular camera. With its highly sensitive Passive Infra‐Red (PIR) sensor, the camera detects the sudden change of ambient temperature caused by moving game in a region of interest (ROI), triggers to take pictures/videos, and sends the images via GSM network to the user’s cell phone or email account. Features: • Programmable 5 or 12‐Megapixel high‐quality resolution. • Infrared night vision LEDs for flash range as far as 65 feet • In “Cam + Video” mode, camera takes both pictures and video at every trigger event • Ultra low standby power consumption. Extremely long in‐field life (in standby mode, up to 6 months with 8 x AA batteries) • Unique side Prep Sensor design provides wider sensing angle and enhances camera’s response speed • Perform in the most extreme temperatures from ‐22°F to 158°F • Compact size (5 ½ x 3 ½ x 2 ½ inches). Well designed to deploy covertly • Impressively quick trigger time (1.2 second) • In Time Lapse setting, the camera automatically and constantly takes pictures/videos at specified interval. This is very useful when observing plants flowering, birds building nest, or when monitoring unattended properties such as parking lots • With Timer setting on, the camera can be programmed to only work in specified period every day. This feature can work together with Time Lapse feature • Backpack‐looking tree grabber makes mounting and aiming a snap • Serial Number setting enables you to code locations in the photos. This helps multi‐camera users identify the location when reviewing the photos • Built‐in 2 ¼” TFT color display to review images and videos • Date, time, temperature and moon phase can be stamped in the pictures ...
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• Lockable and password protected • Two MMS image sizes to choose: 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 • Users can configure the Camera and MMS function either by running the enclosed CD on the computer, or directly on the built‐in TFT display. • Separation of the Camera and the MMS module provides users flexibility: starting with the value model as a standard scouting camera, and upgrading to the premium model with MMS function. • If local area mobile signal is bad , Could not send MMS, Also can choose to send a text message(SMS). Message content is taking pictures time and Camera serial number. • Our Advanced Remote Cellular Technology transmits images to your cell phone and email account constantly at lower battery consumption and shorter transmission time, compared to products of its kind on the market. • Automatically send text alert when battery power level goes low • Check cellular signal information on the built‐in TFT display in the field • All MMS pictures saved in SD card as well as the original ones • Internal antenna design makes the camera portable while still emitting strong signal • Operates globally via GSM/GPRS network. Supports four bands: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz. 1.2 Application • Trail camera for hunting • Animal or event observation • Motion‐triggered security camera, for home, office and community • All other indoor/outdoor surveillance where invasion evidence needed 1.3 Illustration • Figure 1.1 shows the front view of the camera (Part # Ltl‐5210M) • Figure 1.2 shows the bottom view of the camera (Part # Ltl‐5210M) • Figure 1.3 shows the back view of the camera (Part # Ltl‐5210M) and front view of the battery box (Part # LTL‐BM1 or LTL‐MM1) ...
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The came era provides t he following connections f for external d devices: USB 2.0 port, SD c card slot, TV o out jack, and external DC p power in jack . The 3‐way P Power/Mode Switch is use ed to select th he main opera ation modes: O FF, ON and T EST. To power up the came era, install fou ur NEW high‐p performance alkaline or lit thium AA bat tteries in the camera. F FOR BETTER P PERFORMANC CE, WE RECOM MMEND USIN NG ENERGIZE R LITHIUM AA A BATTERIES. . To achieve lo onger in‐field ...
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UICK START 2.1 Insert t SIM Card (O Only for Mode el Ltl‐5210MM M) You need to purchase the SIM card from your local l Mobile Phon ne Network O Operators (MPNO), m making sure t they provide Multimed dia Messaging g Service (MM MS). Ask them for t the relevant i information t to configure the MMS set ttings on you r camera. (Please re eference 3.4 S Set up MMS F Function on PC in t he Advanced Operation se ection.) Open the ...
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To install the additiona al battery box x (Part # LTL‐B BM1 or LTL‐M MM1), please reference Ap ppendix III: Instruc ctions on Inst alling Battery y Box) Alternativ vely the came era can run on n an external 6V~12V DC p power source e (optional). W When both exte rnal power a nd batteries a are connecte d, the camera a will be pow wered by the e external one preferent ially. Bundled d with our ext ternal solar p power supply (purchased s separately), th he camera can work in the field ov ver one year ...
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2.4 Enter Test Mode Switch to the TEST pos sition to ente r the Test mo ode. In this m ode you can t take pictures s or video clip ps like a regular digital camer ra, or enter th he Menu to se et up parame eters. On the keypad there e are four “shortcut ” functional k keys (see Figu ure 2‐3) worki ing as below: Figure 2.3 • Press th he key to set the came era to shoot v video clips. • Press th he key to set the came era to take sti ill pictures. ...
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• If the Motion Indicator flashes blue, it indicates the position from where you are detected by one of the side Prep PIR sensors. If the Motion Indicator flashes red, it indicates the position from where you are captured by the main PIR sensor. By doing this test, you can find the best placement when mounting and aiming the camera. In general, you are recommended to place the camera 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) above the ground. To avoid potential false triggers due to temperature and motion disturbances, please do not aim the camera at a heat source (i.e. the sun) or nearby tree branches and limbs. The ideal direction to aim at is North or South. Also, remove any limbs close to the front of the camera. 2.5 Enter Live Mode Switch to the ON position to enter the live mode. The Motion Indicator will flash red for about 10 seconds and the camera starts working by itself without any manual handling. It will at once shoot pictures or record videos when game or other objects enter the PIR area of the main sensor directly. If the game enters the PIR area of the prep sensors from the side, the prep sensors detect the movement and activate the camera. While the game keeps moving into the PIR area of the main sensor, the camera takes photos/videos immediately. If the game roams away after entering the PIR area of the prep sensors, the camera will power off and enter standby mode. 2.6 Advantages of Prep Sensors In general, to save battery power, an Infer‐Red camera is in “sleep” mode, with only the PIR sensor working. When game is detected by the PIR sensor, the camera is powered on and starts shooting pictures. The time period from being activated to starting firing is called trigger time. The trigger time varies among different scouting camera brands in the market, generally from 1 to 5 plus seconds. Our Ltl Acorn scouting camera has an impressive 1.2 second trigger time. However, when game passes across very quickly, the picture may only capture the rear part of the body, and possibly nothing at all. With the unique side prep PIR sensors design, our Ltl Acorn solves this issue. The combination of the two side prep sensors and the main sensor comes up with a 100 to 120° angle of induction, a very wide cope far outweighing the 50 ° angle of the camera lens. When game first crosses the PIR area of the prep sensor, the camera is activated and ready to shoot after 1 second. If the game continually enters into the PIR area of the main sensor, the camera takes pictures immediately, therefore catching the whole body of the game. This split‐second process could be as short as 0.2 second. ...
In the case the game browses only in the PIR area of the prep sensors, to avoid the camera being powered on constantly, the system is designed to work in the following way: If the game does not enter the PIR area of the main sensor and therefore not trigger the main sensor, the camera will power off after 3 seconds. If the trigger events consecutively happened twice only in the PIR area of the prep sensors, the camera will not be activated by the side prep sensors, but only by the main sensor. So later on when the game enters the PIR area of the main sensor eventually, since it is not in fast movement, the picture will by all means capture the whole body of the game based on our standard 1.2 second response time. ADVANCED SETTINGS The Ltl Acorn trail camera comes with preset manufacturer settings. You can change the settings to meet your requirements. Please make sure the camera is in the test mode. 3.1 Parameter Settings Press “MENU” key to enter/exit the menu. Press Up , Down to move the marker, LEFT , RIGHT to change the setting, and OK to confirm the change. Always remember to press OK to save the change. Otherwise you will lose your new setting. Parameter Settings Description (Bold = default) Mode Camera, Select whether still photos or video clips are taken. Video, In Camera+Video mode, camera first takes photos Cam+Video and then shoots videos immediately. Format Enter All files will be deleted after formatting the SD card. Highly recommend you format the SD card if it has been used previously on other devices. Caution: make sure wanted files on the SD card have been backed up first! Photo Size (affects still 5MP, 12MP, 1.3MP Select desired resolution for still photos from 1.3 photos only) to 12 megapixels. Higher resolution produces better quality photos, but creates larger files that ...
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capacitor will retain the clock time for up to 7 minutes when changing batteries. Picture No. (affects 01 Photo, 02 Photos, Select the number of photos taken in sequence still photos only) 03 Photos per burst in Camera mode. Please also refer to the Interval parameter. Video Length (affects Avi 10s, optional from Videos are in AVI format that can be video clips only) 1s to 60s played back on most media players. Interval 1 Min, optional from 1S Select the length of time that the camera will wait to 60M from when the last picture was taken and written in the SD card, until it responds to any new triggers from the PIR sensor. During the selected interval, the camera will not take pictures/videos. This prevents the SD card from filling up with too many redundant images. Sense Level Normal, High, Low Select the sensitivity of the PIR sensor. The High setting suits indoors and environments with little interference, while the Normal/Low suits outdoors and environments with more interference. Temperature also affects the sensitivity. The High setting is suitable when the ambient temperature is warm, and the Low setting is helpful in cold weather. Time Stamp (affects On, Off Select On if you want the date & time imprinted in still photos only) every photo. Timer ...
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This feature can work together with Timer feature. Side PIR On, Off The default setting is On. The two side prep PIR sensors provide wider sensing angle and enhance response time. (Reference 2.5 Advantages of Prep Sensors.) However, in some situations you have difficulty removing the interfering branches, or avoiding the sunlight. If so, you have the option to turn off the side sensors. MMS Phone No. Enter Press Enter to input the phone number you want to send MMS to. To input more phone numbers, or to set up email accounts, reference 3.4 Set up MMS Function on PC. In the submenu, you can set the daily number of pictures sent via MMS. 0 stands for Unlimited. 1‐99/Day gives you flexibility sending up to 99 pictures per day. MMS Status Off, VGA, QVGA The default setting is Off, which turns the MMS function off. To turn it on, choose either VGA=640x480 or QVGA=320x240, which defines the resolution size of the MMS picture. If the original picture’s size too large, its MMS picture will be converted to QVGA format to save transmission time and power consumption. Default Set Press OK Enter to return all your camera settings back to the manufacturer default. However, all the MMS function settings will remain except for MMS Phone No. and MMS Status. 3.2 File Format The SD card stores all original pictures and videos in the folder \DCIM\100IMAGE, and all MMS pictures in the folder \DCIM\MMS\100IMAGE with the same filename. Pictures are saved with filenames like IMAG0001.JPG and videos like IMAG0001.AVI. ...
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3.3 Set up p Camera on PC You can s et up your ca mera and/or MMS functio on on your ho ome PC. Run t the Setup.exe e file on the enclosed CD. You can a also visit the national distr ributor’s web site to downl load the prog gram, or dow nload from http p://www.send dspace.com/f folder/7zd6ic The follow wing window prompts: Click on C Camera Setup , and you wil l see the follo owing interfac ce: Set up the e camera bas ed on your ne eed. Click on to retrieve th he computer ...
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Click on o choose the directory to s save your set ttings, usually y under the ro oot directory of the SD ca rd (You need to insert the SD card in th he SD card rea ader and plug g it in your co omputer.) The en, click on . A file nam ed menu.dat t will be creat ted and saved d in the direct tory you just selected. If you selecte ed a directory y other than t the SD card, y you need to m move the men nu.dat file to the root direc ctory of the S D card before e inserting the e card in the camera later on. ...
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Click on M MMS Setup, and you will se ee the follow ing interface: : ‐‐Auto o ...
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First, you need to choo ose how you l like to set up the MMS Mo ode or Manua al. If you cho ose Auto, the en you need to choose th e country and d the Mobile Phone Netwo ork Operator r (MPNO). Aft ter doing that t, the below sec ction will pop ulate with pa arameters per rtaining to th e selected M PNO, such as s URL, APN, Gateway and Port. The en you can inp put the phon e number an d email addre ess you’d like e the MMS pictures t o be sent to. You can ente er up to three e different ph one numbers s or email add dress. ...
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camera, b but also send pictures to yo our cell phon e and/or ema ail account, w when it meets s the followin ng requireme ents. • The cam mera is ON an d functions. T The SD card h has enough sp pace. 8 AA ba atteries with e enough powe er capacity. T The camera i s in Cam mod de or Cam+Vi deo mode, no ot Video mod de. • SIM card d is installed. The MMS se rvice is active e (some MMS S services nee ed pre‐paid b alance in the account.) The SIM card d is not passw word‐protecte ed. ...
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When app pear Mobile o operators trad demark buzze er will be issu ued two soun nd "di, di". The ere are three bars indicating g the signal st rength. To al low the MMS S function to p perform, at le east one bar is required. If a code, instead of th e MPNO info rmation, sho ws on the scr reen, it indica ates somethin ng is wrong, missing, o or going on. S pecifically, •S SIM: No SIM card or instal led incorrect ly. •C CSQ: No signa als. •C CREG: SIM ca ard is passwor rd‐protected, , or deactivat...
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Attention n:The camera MUST be set t in OFF posit ion when atta aching the M MMS‐module b battery box to o it. Secure th e battery box x by locking u p the buckle. Otherwise, t the MMS func ction may no t perform normally. When trying to view the o operator’s na ame and the s signal strengt th, if you wait t less than on e minute be efore detachi ng the batter ry box, you w ill more than likely see on e of the code es aforemen ntioned. You n need to switc ch the camera a to OFF posit tion, install th he battery bo...
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LTL‐5210M M SERIES PRO DUCTS 4.1 Ltl‐52 10M Series C Consists of Th hree Parts: . Ltl‐5210M C Camera . LTL‐BM1 Sta andard batter ry box (witho ut MMS‐mod dule) . LTL‐MM1 M MMS‐module b battery box 4.2 Mode els for Purcha ase: •Ltl‐5210 MM = Ltl‐521 10M Camera + LTL‐MM1 M MMS‐module battery box • Ltl‐5210 0MC = Ltl‐521 10M Camera + + LTL‐BM1 Ba attery box • LTL‐MM M1 ‐‐‐‐‐ MMS‐ module batte ery box Ltl‐5210M M Camera ...
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IMPORTA ANT INFORMA ATION 5.1 Preve nt From Shor rt‐Circuits There are e five electric contacts abo ve the TFT di splay on the c camera and a above the bat ttery compartm ment of the ba attery box, re espectively. N NEVER contact t these electr ric contacts w with any meta allic materials . Otherwise it t would cause e a short circu uit and theref fore irreversi ble damage t to the camera a. 5.2 Powe r Supply and Battery Box tl‐5210M Seri ies camera ca an work on up p to 12 voltag...
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Please for rmat the SD c card on the ca amera before e use. If it doe esn’t work, pl ease try anot ther brand SD D card. 5.4 Auto A Adjustment o on Video Len gth To extend d the battery life, you are s strongly sugg ested to use 8 AA alkaline e batteries wh hen having th e camera ru unning in Vide eo mode or C Cam+Video m ode. Compar red to produc cts of its kind on the marke et, our came ra takes thirt y percent mo ore full‐length h video clips. Besides that, when batter ry power gets s low, ...
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5.7 FAQs on MMS Fun nction • I set up a new receiv ing phone nu umber. But th e MMS pictu res are still b eing sent to t the old numb ber. What sho uld I do? Swit tch the came era OFF. Wait for at least tw wo minutes. T Then switch i it ON. Or, swi itch the came ra OFF. Take one battery o out of the MM MS‐module ba attery box, an nd then reins stall it. • Why did d it take so lo ng to receive the MMS pic ctures / why d didn’t I receiv ve any MMS p pictures? The e ...
FIRMWARE UPGRADES 6.1 Firmware Upgrades The manufacturer reserves the right to upgrade the camera and the firmware. Follow the steps below to implement the upgrades: • Install batteries and the SD card. • Back up SD card the contents to other area. Format the SD card on the camera. • Retrieve the SD card and plug it in your computer (SD card reader may needed). Copy and paste the FW5210A.bin file in the root directory of the SD card. (Inquire the national distributor if there is an upgrade available and where to download it.) • Retrieve the SD card and insert it back in the camera. Press “OK” key and put Switch to TEST position. Look LCD appear boot LOGO and then loosen the “OK” key. • Enter MENU, navigate the marker to DEFAULT SET, and press OK. The upgrade has been installed successfully. • Re‐format the SD card on the camera. Attention: Ltl‐5210 / Ltl‐5210A/Ltl‐5210M firmware upgrade program not be compatible with each other. In other word, an upgrade for Model Ltl‐5210M only applies to that model. If a camera is falsely upgraded by running a non‐compatible program, it will quit working and needs to be sent back for repair. This issue is not covered under warranty. program not be compatible with each other ...
Stand‐by Time 3~6 Months(4xAA~8xAA) Yes Yes Auto Power Off Auto power off in 2 minutes if no keypad Yes Yes input Power Consumption 150mA (+350mA when IR LED lights up) Yes Yes Low Battery Alert 4.2~4.3V Yes Yes Interface TV out (NTSC); USB; SD Card Slot; 6V Yes Yes DC External Mounting Strap; Tripod Yes Yes Waterproof IP54 Yes Yes Operation ‐22~+158°F/‐30 ~+70°C Yes Yes Temperature Operation 5% ~ 95% Yes Yes Humidity Certificate ...
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Appe e ndix III: INST TRUCTION ON N INSTALLING G ATTERY BOX ...
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