TABLE OF CONTENT 1. IN THE BOX..............1 2. IMPORTANT NOTE............1 3. INTRODUCTION............1 3.1. ABOUT THE CAMERA........1 3.2. APPLICATIONS..........3 4. PARTS AND CONTROLS..........3 5. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND SD CARD..6 5.1. LOADING BATTERIES........6 5.2. INSERTING THE SD CARD....... 7 6.
3. INTRODUCTION 3.1. ABOUT THE CAMERA The A323 trail camera is a new generation of digital scouting camera, it can be triggered by any movement of game in a location, detected by a highly sensitive Passive Infra-Red (PIR)
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still photos), or 1080P 30fps H.264 video clips with audio. The Camera features the all new innovative and ultra-clear Sony imaging technology. The camera encompasses all-new software innovations, smart illumination technology, blur reduction technology, auto noise reduction and dynamic exposure technology to deliver high resolution image quality, multi-zone detection, pre-activated technology and fast boot to deliver 0.1s fast trigger speed and 0.5s recovery time.
use and resistant against rain and snow. Operation Temperature -4~140°F. Support SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, max capacity 128GB (user supplied). Extremely long in-field battery life up to 8 months in a stand-by state with 8 AA 1.5V batteries (user supplied). 3.2.
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Light Sensor Indicator IR LEDs Microphone Lens Lock Hole Center PIR Motion Sensor Side PIR Side PIR Motion Sensor Motion Sensor Figure 1: Front View The camera provides the following connections for external devices: Mini USB port and SD card slot etc. (Figure 2). Tripod Base SD Card 1/4"...
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Lock Strap Hole Buckle Figure 3: Back View The camera has a 2.31-inch built-in LCD screen, which can be used for reviewing pictures or videos and menu displaying, and unique keypad design for easy program and operation, 8 AA batteries slot supported (Figure 4). Color Screen Battery...
modes: OFF, ON, and SET (Figure 5). A control key interface with six keys is primarily used in SET mode to select operational functions and parameters. As shown in Figure.5, the keys can also perform a second function (shortcut operations in SET mode) in addition to their main function.
Figure 6: Loading the Batteries 5.2. INSERTING THE SD CARD Insert the SD card (with the camera's power switch in the OFF position) before beginning to operate the camera. Don't insert or remove the SD card when the power switch is in the ON or 一...
upwards. A "click" sound indicates that the card is installed successfully. If the wrong side of the card is facing up, you will not be able to insert it without force, there is only one correct way to insert cards. If the SD card is not installed correctly, the device will not display an SD card icon on the screen in SET mode.
ON mode: Power switch in the ON position. SET mode: Power switch in the SET position (screen is on). 7.1. OFF MODE The OFF mode is the "safe" mode when any actions must be taken, e.g., replacing the SD card or batteries, or transporting the device.
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in the menu by pressing MENU key, let you change the photo or video resolution, interval between photos, switch the time imprint on, etc. (See more in Section 8 ADVANCED SETTINGS). Moving the power switch to the SET position will turn on the screen display, and you will see an information screen that shows how many images have been taken, the battery level, camera or video mode, etc.
8. ADVANCED SETTINGS The trail camera comes with preset manufacturer settings. You can change the settings to meet your requirements. Please make sure that the camera is in the SET mode. Once the camera screen is on, press MENU key to enter/exit the menu. Press the UP/DOWN key to move the marker, Press the LEFT/RIGHT key to change the setting, and press the OK key to confirm the change.
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more of the SD card capacity. Videos are in MP4 format that can be played back on most video players. Note: Night videos are limited to a 10 seconds, maximum of 30 seconds to conserve the Video Optional Length from batteries.
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the Medium/Low setting is helpful in cold weather. Note: this option is invalid if Mode is set as “Time Lapse”. Selecting On will activate the side motion sensors. It brings faster trigger speeds and helps capture fast moving animals. When any of the two side motion sensors detects a motion event, the camera will be Side Motion...
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Note: Use "LEFT/RIGHT" key to switch settings, use "UP/DOWN" to set current date and time. Date input format may change. Please refer to “Date Format” parameter settings accordingly. D/M/Y Select date format which will be shown on Date Format M/D/Y the screen and each capture.
Set up a 4-digit password to protect your camera from unauthorized users. If the Password code is lost, you can contact customer support to reset the password. All files will be deleted after formatting the SD card. Highly recommend you Format SD format the SD card if it has been used Card...
the back of the camera. Thread the end of the strap through the buckle. Fasten the strap securely around the tree trunk by pulling the end of the strap firmly so there is no slack left (Figure 8). Note: it is not possible to use a cable lock (in the upper part of the bracket) and the strap at the same time.
Try different distances and angles from the camera. If the motion indicator LED light (RED light) blinks, it indicates that position can be sensed. If it does not blink, that position is outside of the sensing area. (Note: The red light will blink only when the motion is within the sensing area of the central PIR sensor.
sure you have read the descriptions of the Detection Delay, PIR Sensitivity parameters. (2) If you set the camera working mode as “Time Lapse” in the menu, once you switch to the ON mode, the camera will be ready to go into “Time Lapse” mode, then take images periodically according to your preset “Timelapse Interval”...
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Element Description Working Mode Motion detection or Time Lapse Max. Pixel Size 20MP Lens F=1.6, FOV=63°, Auto IR-Cut IR Flash 100ft LCD Screen 2.31" Color screen Keypad 6 Keys, 1 Power switch SD, SDHC or SDXC Regular memory card Memory (Not included), max capacity 128GB Picture...
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Password 4-Digit Code Camera Name 4-Character (A-Z, 0-9) Time Lapse 1 Sec. ~ 24 Hours Power Supply 8x1.5V AA Batteries (Not included) Stand-by Time 8 Months Auto Stand-by (Surveillance mode) in 5 minutes Auto Stand-by while no operation in SET mode 8V - Low Battery (Batteries die) Low Battery 9V - Night vision is unavailable in low voltage...
12. WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your trail camera warranty covers your trail camera for one year after the original purchase date. We warrant that your camera will be free from defects in materials and workmanship when operated in normal use and conditions. This warranty does not cover consumer caused damages such as misuse, abuse, improper handling or installation, damaged caused by wild animals, or repairs attempted by someone other...
13. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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