TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information..............1 1.1 Features................1 1.2 Application................4 1.3 Illustration.................4 Quick Start..................7 2.1 Insert SIM Card..............7 2.2 Load Batteries ..............8 2.3 Insert SD Card..............9 2.4 Enter Test Mode............. 10 2.5 Enter Live Mode............12 2.6 Advantages of Prep Sensors.........13 Advanced Settings................
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5.3 SD Card................42 5.4 Auto Adjustment on Video Length......42 5.5 850nm and 940nm IR LED.......... 43 5.6 Mount on Tripod ............43 5.7 FAQs on MMS Function..........44 Firmware Upgrades..............46 6.1 Firmware Upgrades............46 Warranty Information..............48 Appendix I Technical Specifications ........49 Appendix II Package Contents..........54 Appendix III Instruction on Installing Battery Box...
GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction This manual applies to model Ltl-5310A 、 Ltl-5310MC 、 Ltl-5310MG、Ltl-5310WA、Ltl-5310WMC、Ltl-5310WMG . The Ltl Acorn 5310 Series (Model Ltl-5 310A/MC and Ltl-5 310MM) is the third generation of our Ltl acorn scouting camera. Bundled with MMS-module (Multimedia Messaging Service) battery box (Part # LTL-MM)standard scouting camera (Part # Ltl-5 310A) can be upgraded to work as a remote cellular camera.
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No-glow Infrared 940nm LEDs flash range as far as 65 feet, luminance as bright as 850nm. 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) ...
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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 Lockable and password protected MMS image sizes: 640 x 480 ...
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 ...
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Figure 1.1: Front View of Ltl-5 310M Figure 1.2: Bottom View of Ltl-5 310M - 5 -...
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The camera provides the following connections for external devices: USB 2.0 port, SD card slot, TV out jack, and external DC power in jack. The 3-way Power/Mode Switch is used to select the main operation modes: OFF, ON and TEST. To power up the camera, install four NEW high-performance alkaline or lithium AA batteries in the camera.
CAUTION: If you are not using the camera for an extended period of time, it is highly recommended that you remove the batteries from the camera to avoid possible acid leak that may damage the camera which would void the warranty.
Figure 2-1 MMS-module Battery Box 2.2 Load Batteries To install batteries on the camera (Part # Ltl-5 310M), please follow the instructions below. Open the bottom cover by pulling down the lock hole. Push the cover of the battery compartment and release.
To install the additional battery box (Part # LTL-BM1 or LTL-MM1), please reference Appendix III: Instructions on Installing Battery Box) Alternatively the camera can run on an external 6V~12V DC power source (optional). When both external power and batteries are connected, the camera will be powered by the external one preferentially.
Figure 2-2 CAUTION: ALWAYS SWITCH THE CAMERA TO OFF MODE BEFORE YOU INSTALL OR REMOVE THE BATTERIES OR THE SD CARD. 2.4 Enter Test Mode Switch to the TEST position to enter the Test mode. In this mode you can take pictures or video clips like a regular digital camera, or enter the Menu to set up parameters.
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Figure 2-3 Press the key to set the camera to shoot video clips. Press the key to set the camera to take still pictures. Press the SHOT key to manually trigger the shutter. A photo or video (depending on the camera setting) will be taken and saved to the SD card.
PIR sensor. By doing this test, you can find the best placement when mounting and aiming the Ltl Acorn camera. In general, you are recommended to place the camera 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) above the ground.
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 0.6 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.
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induction, a very wide scope 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.
ADVANCED SETTINGS The Ltl Acorn trail camera comes with preset manufacturer settings. You can change 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...
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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 5MP, 12MP, Select desired resolution for (affects still 1.3MP still photos from 1.3 to 12 photos only) megapixels.
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batteries. Picture No. 01 Photo, 02 Select the number of photos (affects still Photos, 03 taken in sequence per burst in photos only) Photos Camera mode. Please also refer Interval parameter. Video Length Avi 10 s, Videos are in AVI format that (affects video optional from can be played back on most...
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and environments with more interference , Off which turns the function off. 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. On, Off Select On if you want the date Time Stamp (affects still &...
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specified time period every day. For instance, if the starting time is set at 18:35 and the ending time at 8:25, the camera will function from 18:35 the current day to 8:25 the next day. Outside the time period the camera will not be triggered or take photos/videos.
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photos/videos at the set interval (Note: in this mode, the PIR sensor is disabled). This is helpful when observing cold-blooded animals like snakes, or the process of flowering, etc. This feature can work together with Timer feature. Side PIR On, Off The default setting is On.
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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 SMS remote 0, 1~24, Off represents the SMS receipt time, “0” indicates 10mins, control “1~24”...
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. In the OFF mode, you can use the provided USB cable to download the files to a computer.
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Click on Camera Setup, and you will see the following interface: - 23 -...
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Set up the camera based on your need. Click on to retrieve the computer time. Click on to choose the directory to save your settings, usually under the root directory of the SD card (You need to insert the SD card in the SD card reader and plug it in your computer.) Then, click on .
Camera has been successfully set up. You are set with the camera. ATTENTION: THE PASSWORD CAN ONLY BE SET UP ON THE CAMERA, NOT ON THE PC. 3.4 Set up MMS Function on PC After you click on Exit on the Camera Setup interface, the following window prompts again: Click on MMS Setup, and you will see the following interface: - 25 -...
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First, you need to choose how you like to set up the Mode --Auto or Manual. If you choose Auto, then you need to choose the country - 26 -...
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and the Mobile Phone Network Operator (MPNO). After doing that, the below section will populate with parameters pertaining to the selected MPNO, such as URL, APN, Gateway and Port. Then you can input the phone number and email address you’d like the MMS pictures to be sent to.
our Operators list, please notify us so we can update our program. Click on to choose the directory to save the settings, usually under the root directory of the SD card (You need to insert the SD card in the SD card reader and plug it in your computer.) Then, click on .
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Order Function code example meaning code Mode : camera ( 0) , video 01*1# video (1) ,camera+ video(2) mode Image size: 5MP( 0) ,12MP 02*1# 12MP (1) ,1.3MP(2) Video size:VGA(0), QVGA 03*1# QVGA (1),720P Picture No:01 photo(0) , 04*2# 3 photos 02 photo(1)...
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Side PIR:off(0) ,on(1) 10*1# MMS status:off(0) ,VGA 11*2# (1) ,SMS(2) Phone Phone No 2 or Email : 12*15197 number Maximum 48 types 611542# 15197611 13*info@ Email Phone No 3 or Email : ltlacorn.c info@ltla Maximum 48 types corn.cn 14*info@ Email Email:Maximum 48 types ltlacorn.c info@ltla...
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EX : 1h figures, indication: 01 33. SMS receipt time:0-24h,0 19*25# indicates no limit,25 off Shooting or not for this time:off(0) ,on(1) (After the receipt of the Shoot and order by camera module, 60*1# return there will be a picture be shot and sent back to your phone/MMS or email/GPRS) Order...
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times. Please do not send SMS continuously, send again only when you confirm the success of the last order by checking. SMS received by module, after the identification of the phone number the module will response immediately on parameter set format success or failure.
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Select your language and the correct model from the drop-down list. Click on Smtp Setup, and you will see the following menu: - 33 -...
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In Auto mode, first select country and operator. In manual mode, you fill in APN / Account / Password. This parameter you can find from your mobile operator. Write in your E-mail server / port / sender E-mail / Password and Recipients E-mail . SMS remote control, the value ranges from “0”to “off “which represents the SMS receipt time, “0”...
3.6 Camera Working with MMS When you have the Model Ltl-5310MM, or you have upgraded your Model Ltl-5310MC by purchasing the MMS-module battery box (Part # LTL-MM1), not only will your camera work as a standard trail camera, but also send pictures to your cell phone and/or email account, when it meets the following requirements.
Make sure MMS Status is not set OFF or SMS. setting is “0”, or the daily limit has not been reached. If the daily limit has been reached, you can reset that number on your computer or on the TFT display. Then the daily limit starts to count from One.
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have an access to a TV, wait for 1 minute and detach the battery box. Then you can view the information on the TFT display. When appear Mobile operators trademark buzzer will be issued two sound "di, di". There are three bars indicating the signal strength. To allow the MMS function to perform, at least one bar is required.
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CGREG: Not able to register with GPRS network. COPS: Searching for the MNPO of the SIM card. Once it is found, the operator ’s name and the signal strength will show on the screen. If No MM1 shows on the screen, it means the MMS-module is not found (installed).
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operator ’s name and the signal strength, if you wait less than one minute before detaching the battery box, you will more than likely see one of the codes aforementioned. You need to switch the camera to OFF position, install the battery box securely, wait for one minute, and then try it again.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 5.1 Prevent From Short-Circuits There are five electric contacts above the TFT display on the camera and above the battery compartment of the battery box, respectively. NEVER contact these electric contacts with any metallic materials. Otherwise it would cause a short circuit and therefore irreversible damage to the camera.
5.2 Power Supply and Battery Box Ltl-5310M Series camera can work on up to 12 voltages. The 4 AA batteries in the camera, the 4 AA batteries in the battery box, and the external power supply form a three-path parallel circuit. Each path is isolated from others and does not charge nor discharge others.
to take more clips of more game. As a result, the total number of video clips doubles, even triples that of products of its kind, which provides users with more useful information. Note: Our camera performs at extreme cold environment as low as -30°C (-22°F), in which the battery power capacity deteriorates drastically.
5.7 FAQs on MMS Function I set up a new receiving phone number. But the MMS pictures are still being sent to the old number. What should I do? Switch the camera OFF. Wait for at least two minutes. Then switch it ON. Or, switch the camera OFF.
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the MMS-module battery box, and then reinstall it. Why did it take so long to receive the MMS pictures / why didn’t I receive any MMS pictures? The signal was too weak. Or the batteries ran out. I programmed the camera to constantly take pictures.
FIRMWARE UPGRADES 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 contents. Format SD card on camera.
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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 is not compatible with each other - 47 -...
We take great pride in our products. We always stand behind our promises. We provide a leading warranty term and service. Buying a Ltl Acorn product, you are covered under the limited warranty. We guarantee our products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period after registered date of purchase.
It does not cover normal wear of the product. Please contact our tech support department to determine the nature of the problem before you return a Ltl Acorn product under this warranty for repair or exchange. Appendix I:TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION...
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SD Card (8MB Memory ~16GB) 5MP/12MP/1. Picture 2560X1920/4 Size 000X3000/12 80X960; 640x480 320x240 Video 30fps; Size 1280x720 20fps High/Normal/ Sensitivity 65ft/20m ( Below 77°F/25°C at Sensing Normal Distance Level) Prep PIR Sensitivity Sensing High/Normal/ Angle Low/Off Main 35° Sensing Angle Operation Day/Night Mode...
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0sec. - 60min; Trigger Programmable Interval Shooting Numbers 1-60sec.; Video Programmable Length First take Camera Picture then + Video Video Playback 1~16 Times Zoom In On/Off; Include serial No., Time temperature Stamp moon phase On/Off; Time Lapse Timer Programmable 4-Digit Password Numbers 4 digits...
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limit: eable selecta Numbers Programmable Model Upgrad Mobile 1 ~ 3 selecta eable number Model 0 ~ 1 Upgrad selecta E-mail Programmable eable Model Low-Batt Send “Battery Upgrad selecta ery SMS Low” eable Alert 4xAA; Expandable to 8xAA Power (With Supply additional battery box)
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when IR LED tion lights up) 4.2~4.3V Battery Alarm (NTSC); USB; SD Card Slot; Interface External Strap; Tripod Mounting Nail Waterpro IP54 Operation -22~+158 °F/- Tempera 30 ~+70°C ture Operation 5% ~ 95% Humidity FCC & CE & Certificate ROHS - 53 -...
Appendix II: PACKAGE CONTENTS Part Name Quantity Quantity LTL-MM1 (Ltl-5310MC) (Ltl-5310MM) MMS-module battery box Digital Camera Additional 1 (Standard) 1 (With MMS 1 (With MMS Battery Box module) module) TV AV IN Cable USB Cable Strap External DC Cable (optional) Installation Warranty Card...
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