TABLE OF CONTENT 1. IN THE BOX..............1 2. IMPORTANT NOTE............1 3. INTRODUCTION............1 3.1. ABOUT THE CAMERA........1 3.2. MAIN FEATURES..........2 3.3. APPLICATIONS..........3 4. PARTS AND CONTROLS..........3 5. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND SD CARD..6 5.1. LOADING BATTERIES........6 5.2.
SD card in the camera. 3. INTRODUCTION 3.1. ABOUT THE CAMERA The A370 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) motion sensor, and then take high quality pictures (up to 32MP still photos), 1296P or 1080P H.264 video clips with audio. The camera features the all new innovative and ultra-clear 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.
Temperature: -4~140°F Support SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, max capacity 512GB (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) 3.3. APPLICATIONS The camera can be used as follows: For hunting and tracking animals’...
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IR LEDs Light Sensor Indicator Optical 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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fastened securely around the tree trunk by pulling the end of the strap firmly (Figure 3). Security Cable Hole Strap Hole Lock Buckle Figure 3: Right / Back View The camera has a 2.4-inch built-in LCD screen, which can be used for reviewing pictures or videos and menu displaying, and exclusive keypad design for easy program and operation, 8 AA batteries slot supported (Figure 4).
Surveillance Mode Power Switch Figure 5: Operation Buttons A power switch is used to power on (ON mode) or off the camera (OFF mode). A START button is used to quickly make the camera into the surveillance mode (motion detection) or time lapse per your settings (Figure 5).
In the ON mode when battery power level gets low, the message "Low Battery" will show on the screen, please replace the batteries. If the battery indicator shows in RED, this does mean the batteries are not able to drive IR LEDs flash at night, however the batteries still work at daytime until "Low Battery".
card: Insert the SD card into the card slot with its label side 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.
7. THE OFF, ON, AND SURVEILLANCE MODES The camera has three basic operational modes: OFF mode: Power switch in the OFF position (The camera is powered off). ON mode: Power switch in the ON position (The camera is powered on and its screen is on).
Attention please: In the ON mode, the camera will automatically enter SURVEILLANCE mode if there is no operation (key pressing) within 5 minutes. Then the camera will perform as your settings in the menu. In the ON mode, you can connect the camera to a computer's USB port to download your images.
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to save the change. Otherwise, you will lose your new setting. Settings Parameter Description (Bold = default) In Motion Detection mode, the camera Motion would take photos or videos once triggered. Detection, In Time Lapse mode, the camera would Mode Time take photos or videos periodically Lapse...
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Video Selecting On will record video with sound. Sound MP4 is the mainstream format in the video industry, more compatible with any player. Video Select MOV in case some legacy digital Format camera software must be working with videos in MOV format. Select the shortest length of time that the camera will wait until it responds to any subsequent triggers from the PIR sensor...
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the camera will start taking photos or videos. Select Off to save batteries power. This feature helps you aim the camera at Motion your target area. Please refer to the details Test in Section 9.2. Setting time lapse interval. It takes effect ONLY when Mode is set as Time Lapse, the camera will automatically take 1 hour,...
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multi-camera users identify the location when reviewing the photos. Select On to show date, time, temperature, Info Strip moon phase on each capture. Selecting On option will cause the oldest files to be overwritten with new captures Loop when the SD card reaches its capacity. Recording With Off option selected, the camera will once the SD card...
9. MOUNTING AND POSITIONING 9.1. MOUNTING After you've set up the camera's parameters to your personal preferences at home, you're ready to take it outside and the camera is in the SURVEILLANCE mode. When setting up the camera for scouting game or other outdoor applications, you must be sure to mount it in place correctly and securely.
Figure 8: Mounting the Camera 9.2. SENSING ANGLE AND DISTANCE TEST To test whether the camera can effectively monitor the area you choose, this test is recommended to check the sensing angle and monitoring distance of the camera. To perform the test: Switch the camera to the ON mode.
In these sensing tests, the camera would take pictures once motion captured. When you open the camera, the screen shows the number of times triggered, you can review the pictures on the screen. (Note: The red light will blink only when the motion is within the sensing area of the central PIR sensor.
capture of images or videos as programmed in the menu. Be sure you have read the descriptions of the Detection Delay, PIR Sensitivity parameters. (2) If you set the camera’s working mode as “Time Lapse” in the menu, the camera will be ready to go into “Time Lapse” mode soon after the START button is pressed, then take images periodically according to your preset “Timelapse Interval”...
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Element Description Working Motion detection or Time Lapse Mode Max. Pixel 32MP Size Lens F=1.6, FOV=70°, Auto IR-Cut IR Flash 100ft. (30m) LCD Screen 2.4" Color screen Keypad 7 Keys, 1 Power switch SD, SDHC or SDXC standard memory card Memory (Not included), max capacity 512GB Picture...
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Shooting Numbers Video Length 3sec ~ 5min., Programmable Info Strip On /Off Operation On /Off, Specific working period of time Hours Password 4-Digit Code Camera 4-Character (A-Z, 0-9) Name Time Lapse 2 Seconds ~ 24 Hours Interval Power Supply 8x1.5V AA Batteries (Not included) Stand-by 8 Months Time...
Certificate FCC & CE & RoHS Product 5.6 x 4.2 x 2.86 inches Dimensions 12. TROUBLESHOOTING If your camera does not seem to be functioning properly or if you are having photo/video quality issues, please run simple and quick checks: Make sure the camera is powered on and in the right mode ...
13. 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.
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