General Warning DANGER! • This device contains electronic components which operate via a power source (power supply and/or batteries). Only use the device as described in the man- ual, otherwise you run the risk of an electric shock. • Children should only use the device under adult supervision. Keep packaging material (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) out of the reach of children! There is a risk of choking! •...
TABLE OF CONTENTS General warning ................2 Scope of delivery ................3 Camera overview ................4 General information ................8 Defi nitions ..................8 Quick start guide ................10 Battery and memory installation ............10 Camera setup and program ............... 12 Using the camera in PIR detection mode ..........18 Using the camera in timelapse mode ...........
Control panel VIDEO DATE PIR OUT up to 32 GB AV OUT SD CARD SLOT MENU DOWN CONFIRM TEST OFF CAM PSET 1& DC 6V LCD Display USB Port AV out Port Menu button Up button...
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1& Switch (Test/Power/Preset) SD card slot (up to 32 GB) Confi rm button Down button DC 6V Port Pillar or tree mounting Wall mounting Effective Range Effective Angle...
General Information Storing conditions • Operating environment: -10 to 40 deg C (14 to 104 deg F). 20-85% relative humidity, non-condensing. Special care instructions • The camera is designed to be weather resistant. Never attempt to immerse the unit in water or any other liquid. This will damage the unit and void the warranty. •...
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Defi nitions of bottom open view parts • LCD display: To display the setting and camera status • USB port: To connect the camera to a PC by provided USB cable for captured image/video download • AV out: To connect the camera to a TV by provided AV cable to play the captured image/video •...
Quick Start Guide This guide is designed to get you up and running in a matter of moments. To get the most out of this Observation camera, please read the manual thorough- ly before operating. If you would like to modify any of the factory default settings, except for the time &...
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Your Observation camera is designed to operate using two different types of battery power options. Batteries ‘C’ cell The internal battery compartment accepts 4 ‘C’ cell batteries. Be sure to use high quality brand name alkaline batteries. Install batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as noted inside the battery compartment.
FORMAT – Defi nition: When you format a SD memory card, the operating system erases all information and fi les on the card. Then it creates an internal address table that it later uses to locate information and fi les. Formatting also removes all Hidden System fi...
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Program the camera using CAM mode Setting the CAM operation mode: Your Camera can be programmed to operation either in PIR detection mode or timelapse / PIR mode. • Slide the switch to the CAM position. • LCD display will show the camera status screen. •...
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• Press [OK] to enter the burst shoot setting then press the [UP] or [DOWN] button to select the desired burst mode setting or number of pictures per trig- gering. • Press [OK] to save your selection, then the time out T-O will blinking. Press [OK] button to enter time out setting or press [M] button to exit.
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• The word PIR will be blinking, press [OK] to confi rm the camera’s operation is PIR detection. • Press [UP] or [DOWN] button until the word T-O (time out) is blinking. • Press [OK] button and the MINUTES digits will be blinking. •...
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• Once this is all done, press [OK]. You’ll then see the word - dEL - blinking. • Press [M] button to exit the program setting and back to the status screen. Setting the timelapse mode (TLS): The timelapse default setting value is from 17:00 to 07:00 the next day. When the camera is set to use the timelapse mode (TLS), the program settings will follow the timelapse settings.
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• The display will show T + E-88:88 • (E = End, 88:88 = time in HH:MM) • At this point you can adjust the time from 00:00 to 23:59 by pressing the [UP/DOWN/OK] buttons same as start time settings. •...
• Mount the camera about 1.5~2M (5~6 feet) high with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle. • Mount the camera facing north or south NOT east or west due to the rising and setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed images. •...
To capture videos, make sure display reads VIDEO: Once in CAM mode, if the display does not read VIDEO then, • Press the [M] button once. • If the LCD display does not show the word VIDEO blinking, press the [UP] button once to toggle to Video mode.
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Viewing fi les by computer Your Observation Camera is a plug and play USB storage device for users of Windows 2000 / ME / XP / Vista / Windows 7 operating systems. This camera is compatible with MAC 10.6 and above. Viewing fi...
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For Viewing on your home TV: • Attach the provided TV out cable to the TV port on the bottom of the camera. • Insert the other end into the RCA VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. • Turn on both the camera and the TV. •...
Deleting fi les in the fi eld: • Slide the switch to CAM position. • LCD screen will display the camera status screen. • Press the [M] button within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode. • Press the [DOWN] button until you see the word - dEL - in blinking on LCD display.
Only use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the device. EC Declaration of conformity Bresser GmbH has issued a 'Declaration of Conformity' in accordance with applicable guidelines and corresponding standards. This can be viewed any time upon request.
Disposal Dispose of the packaging materials properly, according to their type, such as paper or cardboard. Contact your local waste-disposal service or environmental authority for information on the proper disposal. Do not dispose of electronic devices in the household garbage! As per Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its adaptation into German law, used electronic devices must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
The warranty term is two years from the date of purchase. Please keep your proof of purchase. Register at www.bresser.de/warranty and fi ll out a brief question- naire to get your warranty term extended to fi ve years. Registration must be com- pleted within three months of purchase (date of receipt) to validate the warranty.