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WiFi Trail Camera
Model: H8WIFI

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  • Page 1 User Manual WiFi Trail Camera Model: H8WIFI...
  • Page 3 Problems are often due to something simple that was overlooked, or require only changing one setting to solve. If your problem continues after trying the solutions in the FAQ section, please email Dsoon Customer Service at dsoonservice@hotmail.com We will provide you with the best after-sales service, and...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents  PACKAGE INCLUDES ..........1  CAMERA OVERVIEW ........... 2  QUICK START ..............3  INSTALLATION .............. 4  CAMERA OPERATION ..........8  PARAMETER SETTINGS ........... 12  USING THE WALL BRACKET ........22  WIFI FEATURE ............25 ...

  • Page 5: Package Includes

    PACKAGE INCLUDES Trail Camera 32GB Micro SD Card USB Cable User Manual Fixed Bracket Screw Plug Kit Allen Wrench Mounting Strap dsoonservice@hotmail.com...

  • Page 6: Camera Overview

    CAMERA OVERVIEW dsoonservice@hotmail.com...

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    QUICK START dsoonservice@hotmail.com...

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION Before you begin learning how to use your trail camera, you will first need to install a set of batteries and insert a micro SD card. Please take the time to read the following directions and cautions: Loading Batteries Open the two latches on the right side of the camera, and then open the battery protection cover.
  • Page 9 to insert each battery with correct polarity (negative or flat end against the long spring of each battery slot). Recommends using a full set of new alkaline AA batteries. other batteries should not be used, as the camera may not function correctly. Anytime you load or unload batteries, make sure that the camera is OFF.
  • Page 10 Formatting the micro SD card before using it for the first time is recommended, especially when a card has been used in other devices. This can be done using the camera’s Format function. Make sure you have backed up (saved to your computer) any files you want to keep on a previously used card, as formatting erases all files.
  • Page 11 To take out the micro SD card, just gently push in the card (do not try to pull it out without pushing in first). The card is released from the slot and ready to be removed when you hear the click. dsoonservice@hotmail.com...

  • Page 12: Camera Operation

    CAMERA OPERATION Once you’ve prepared your trail camera by properly installing batteries and an micro SD card, you could take it outside, strap it to a tree, switch it ON mode and leave-and you might get some great photos that are exactly what you wanted (The camera works with pre-programmed factory default settings).
  • Page 13 ● ON Mode The camera will take photos or videos automatically (with its current settings) when it is triggered by the PIR sensor’s detection of activity in the area it monitors. ● TEST Mode In the TEST mode, you can check and change the settings of the camera by using its built-in LCD screen.
  • Page 14 NOTE: ►After setting the parameters to your preferences, be sure to move the switch to ON mode to begin actually taking photos or videos. Playback Operation Reviewing Photo/Video on the Camera Screen ● Press the PLAY key to enter image review mode. Press the UP/DOWN keys to scroll through your ●...
  • Page 15 Playback Menu ● Delete current file: Delete only the currently displayed photo/video. ● Delete all files: Delete all photo and video files in the memory card. Note:Press MENU to cancel the operation without deleting any files. ● Activate slide show:This function can be used to play back photos stored...

  • Page 16: Parameter Settings

    PARAMETER SETTINGS Mode Options: [Photo]: Capture photos with motion detection. [Video]: Capture videos with motion detection. [Photo & Video]: Capture both photos and videos with motion detection. Photo resolution Set resolution for still photos. The higher resolution, the better image quality, but takes more power and storage space.
  • Page 17 Options:[1 photo]/[2 photos in series]/[3 photos in series]/[10 photos in series]. Video resolution Set the video resolution. The higher resolution, the better video quality, but takes more power and storage space. Options:[3840x2160P]/[2688x1520P-20FPS]/[1920x10 80P]/[1280x720P]/[1280x720P-60FPS]/[848x480P]/[7 20x480P]/[640x480P]/[320x240P]. TL video resolution Set the resolution of time lapse video. Options:[5200x3900P]/[4608x3456P]/[4416x3312P]/[4 000x3000P]/[3648x2736P]/[3264x2448P]/[3072x2304 P]/[2592x1944P]/[2048x1536P].
  • Page 18 Audio recording Opening this function, you'll be able to record sound while recording a video. Options:[On]/[Off]. Shot lag The Shot lag is referring to is the time delay between one shot and the next. It is different from the trigger speed of a trail camera(the trigger speed is the amount of time it takes for the trail camera to take and record the photo once the camera detects an animal).
  • Page 19 some time. Otherwise you'll get loads of near identical photos and a full memory card very quickly. Options:5-60 seconds or 1-60 minutes. Side motion sensors The default setting is ON. The two side PIR sensors provide wider sensing angle and enhance response time. However, in some situations, you might have difficulties removing the interfering twigs, or avoiding the sunlight.
  • Page 20 If you are looking for larger animals, such as deer or bear, the sensitivity can be turned down quite liberally, as larger animals are obviously easier to detect. However, if you are after getting photos of a rare song bird that is nesting near by, the High sensitivity might be your best option.
  • Page 21 Time lapse When Time lapse model is turned on, the PIR sensor is not available, which means that the camera will not detect. Instead, it takes photos or records video clips automatically at your choice of intervals regardless of if there is anything in front of camera or not.
  • Page 22 [TL Video]: Set up to take a picture at regular intervals. Unlike Normal mode, these sequence of images can then be joined together into a video, effectively speeding up whatever sequence of events has been recorded [Off]: Turn off the time lapse mode. ●...
  • Page 23 Time & date Options: [Set time&date]:Set the date and time of camera. Use LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move to next field. Use UP/DOWN buttons to change the setting, pressing the OK button to save the changes. [Time format]:24h, 12h. [Date format]:dd/mm/yyyy, yyyy/mm/dd, mm/dd/yyyy. Photo stamp Offer the Data-Stamp option supply users with info such as date, time, moon phase and temperature the moment...
  • Page 24 Password protection The password feature protects the cameras from intrusion. You can set a combination of four digits and letters(letters range from A to Z, digits from 0 to 9). If you forget password, proceed as follows to unlock the camera and to reset it to its factory default settings: Press and hold the UP button and the OK button, and then turn the power button below to the TEST mode to...
  • Page 25 Beep sound Open/close the button sound. Options:[On]/[Off]. Format memory card Formatting memory card will completely erase all photos on the memory card. So you will need to download all photos you would like to save. Options:[Yes]/[No]. Serial NO. Set the unique serial number for the camera. The character is four digits, each digit ranges from 0 to 9 or A to Z.

  • Page 26: Using The Wall Bracket

    USING THE WALL BRACKET You can mount the camera on a wall or tree using the supplied wall bracket. Before mounting the wall bracket you should ensure that all existing screws are tight.The best installation height distance from the ground is about 3 ft.
  • Page 27 Note: ► Ensure that there are no electric lines, water or heating pipes installed at the proposed drilling location. ► The supplied wall plugs are only suitable for mounting on concrete and stone. Before starting the installation, please check your installation location carefully for its suitability for the plugs.
  • Page 28 5. Turn the camera in the desired direction and lock it with the lock nut . 6. To move the camera into its final position, undo the two pivot bolts a little, position the camera and fix the position by tightening the two pivot bolts. dsoonservice@hotmail.com...

  • Page 29: Wifi Feature

    WIFI FEATURE Note: ● APP Compatibility: Requires iOS 9.0 or later, Android 5.0 or later. Compatible with iOS/Android/iPad/Tablet. ● The trail camera's WiFi can not hook to internet. It is not a webcam. It work as a signal source like a router and creates independent local WiFi network with independent SSID, and only work with phone through Hunting Cam Pro App.
  • Page 30 Connect the camera's WiFi hotspot. Your can access camera through the app. ● When connected with Wi-Fi, make sure to keep the cell phone and the camera as closer as possible. The stronger and more stable the Wi-Fi signal is, the faster the download speed will be.
  • Page 31 3. Open the Trail Cam Pro APP and click the Connect Bluetooth. Select Bluetooth Open WiFi, and then select the option named Trail Cam Pro. 4. The camera will display "Turn on WiFi successfully, please connect to the camera". The camera screen will light up and go off immediately.
  • Page 32 ♦ Note: You can search for "Dsoon H8 WIFI trail camera" on YouTube to find a detailed WiFi connection and usage guide video. dsoonservice@hotmail.com...

  • Page 33: App Function Settings

    APP FUNCTION SETTINGS After WIFI is connected, please turn back to APP main page. Now all remote functions are available for you! If you change the camera settings, please click the shut down button in the upper right corner of the APP to sav e the settings.
  • Page 34 Setting Information album TF Card ● On the TF card page, you can click any photo or video to confirm the download to your phone. ● On the information page, you can also refresh or save the camera's currently seeing screen. ●...

  • Page 35: Reviewing Your Photos/Videos

    REVIEWING YOUR PHOTOS/VIDEOS Reviewing on the Camera Screen ● Press the PLAY key to enter image review mode. Press the UP/DOWN keys to scroll through your ● photos or videos. ● Press the MENU key to enter the playback menu, you can select "Delete current file", "Delete all files", "Activate slide show", "Write protect".
  • Page 36 Step: 1. Insert the card reader or USB cord on the USB port of the computer or laptop. 2. Go to your file folder on your computer and click on the SD card. This is typically in the (E) drive, but different computers may use different drives to locate external SD cards.

  • Page 37: Trouble Shooting/Faq

    TROUBLE SHOOTING/FAQ Photos Did Not Capture any Subjects of Interest These are the result of placing the camera in an environment where there is motion associated with tree branches creating motion or an area where there is high heat in the foreground and any motion from wind. Setting a camera up over water is also a potential cause for this issue.
  • Page 38 2. Check the batteries to make sure that they are new alkaline. 3. Make sure that the camera power switch is in the ON position and not in the OFF or TEST modes. 4. If the micro SD card has its write protect switch in the lock position, the camera will not take images.
  • Page 39 2. Insufficient Space In micro SD Card: The micro SD card issue isn’ t always the main culprit. But check on this little devil too. Because not having sufficient SD card storage can prevent the camera from taking pictures. 3. Low Flash Light: At night or in a dark place, press SHOT to shoot in TEST mode to see if there is a flash, If it does not, that the camera IR flash is bad 4.
  • Page 40 enough to not sway in the wind as this can cause a false trigger. 2. Position your camera facing north or south. If you position your camera aiming east or west your camera tends to have a greater frequency of false triggers due to the rising or setting sun passing through the frame.
  • Page 41 camera would be able to capture several thousand images before the batteries die. 2. Check to make sure you have used new alkaline batteries. 3. Make sure that the power switch was turned to the ON position and not in the TEST modes. Camera Won’t Power Up 1.
  • Page 42 Still Photo or Video Quality Problems 1. Night photos or videos appear too dark a. Check the battery indicator icon to see if battery power is full. The flash will stop operating near the end of the battery life. b. You will get the best results when the subject is within the ideal flash range, no farther than 70FT.
  • Page 43 5. Photos with streaked subject a. In some cases with low lighting conditions and fast moving subjects, the 12MP or 16MP resolution settings may not perform as well as the 8MP setting. b. If you have multiple images where fast moving subjects produce streaks on the photo, try the 8MP setting instead.
  • Page 44 PIR sensor detects motion, and the blue light flashes once when the side PIR sensor detects motion. 2. During use(ON mode), the LED will not flash when the camera takes an image. This is to help keep the camera hidden from game. Camera Won’t Retain Settings Make sure that you have been saving the changes to any parameter settings by pressing OK key after changing...
  • Page 45 LCD Screen Issues 1. LCD screen powers on but no text is present a. After moving the switch from OFF to TEST or ON, make sure that the switch is correctly in position to ensure the proper mode (avoid positions “between” two modes).
  • Page 46 Target Recording Time Lapse Working Properly Make sure that the stop and start times of Target recording time do not overlap (for example, do not set the start time to 8AM if the stop time is 10AM). The Wifi Function Does Not Work 1.
  • Page 47 APP cannot download pictures or videos 1. Uninstall the app and download it again. 2. Make sure that the APP obtains the permission of the mobile phone album. If your problem continues please email Dsoon Customer Service at: dsoonservice@hotmail.com We are always around.

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Photo Resolution [32MP:6480x4860P]/[20MP:5 200x3900P]/[16MP:4608x345 6P]/[12MP:4000x3000P]/[8M P:3264x2448P]/[5MP:2592x1 944P]/[3MP:2048x1536P]/[1 MP:1280x960P] Video Resolution [3840x2160P]/[2688x1520P-2 0FPS]/[1920x1080P]/[1280x7 20P]/[1280x720P-60FPS]/[84 8x480P]/[720x480P]/[640x48 0P]/[320x240P] File Format JPG/AVI Lens f=3.3; F/NO=2.0; FOV=105; Auto IR filter Display Screen 2.4" TFT LCD External Memory micro SD card up to 512GB, class 6 above Range of IR flash 70ft...
  • Page 49 PIR Sensitivity Low/Middle/High Temperature Compensation Triggering Time 0.15s Trigger Interval 3-60 seconds or 1-60 minutes, programmable Shooting Numbers 1-3 or 10, programmable Video Length 3-60 seconds or 1-2 minutes Power Supply 4xAA; Expandable to 8xAA ， external 6V power supply,at least 1.5A Operating Temperature -4°F-140°F...

  • Page 50: Fcc Compliance Statement

    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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,...
  • Page 51 and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit •...

  • Page 52: Warranty And Disclaimers

    1 year after the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, improper handling and installation. In the event warranty service is needed, please contact Dsoon at dsoonservice@hotmail.com Disclaimers We hare no representations or warranties, either...
  • Page 53 not responsible if you use the trail camera for illegal purposes. We shall not be obligated to perform preventative maintenance, installation, reinstallation, or maintenance. The illustrations in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may not represent actual product exactly. dsoonservice@hotmail.com...
  • Page 54 Email: dsoonservice@hotmail.com Web: www.dsoonhunt.com dsoonservice@hotmail.com...

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