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Reconyx RapidFire Instruction Manual

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I.
Camera Overview ................................................................... 2
II.
Battery & Memory Card Installation ..................................... 5
III.
Initial Setup & Programming ............................................... 10
IV.
Mounting & Aiming Your Camera ....................................... 16
V.
General Information ............................................................. 20
VI.
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 21
VII. Warranty, FCC, and Safety Information ............................. 25
VIII. Copyright & Trademark Information................................... 28
RapidFire™,
Security Series Camera
Instruction Manual
Copyright: July 2009

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    RapidFire™, Security Series Camera Instruction Manual Table of Contents Camera Overview ..............2 Battery & Memory Card Installation ........5 III. Initial Setup & Programming ..........10 Mounting & Aiming Your Camera ........16 General Information ............. 20 Troubleshooting ..............21 VII.

  • Page 2: Camera Overview

    Congratulations on purchasing a RECONYX Security camera. RECONYX has been the leader in portable automatic motion sensing cameras since 2003. Your RapidFire™ camera includes a state-of-the-art digital camera, an integrated Passive Infrared (PIR) motion detector, and a night time infrared illuminator all contained in a secure, rugged, and weather-resistant case.

  • Page 3: Camera Comparison

    Night: 3.1 MP or 1080p monochrome images InstaOn™ 1/10 second 1/5 second Trigger Speed RapidFire™ Up to 2 frames per Up to 1 frame per NearVideo™ second second Capacity with 15,000 to 30,000 6,000 to 10,000 images...
  • Page 4 MapView Professional Included with your Security Series camera is MapView Professional - Image Management Software that offers you the ability to geographically organize and access your images. It also supports data analysis with user-defined metadata and export capabilities. The Scheduling Software (included on your CD) allows you to schedule when your Security Series Camera is active and when it is not.

  • Page 5: Battery & Memory Card Installation

    Battery & Memory Card Installation Removing and Replacing the Camera’s Cover Before installing batteries or a memory card, you need to remove the camera’s cover. To do this, open the clasp at the bottom of the camera using the thumb grip in the middle of the bottom edge. Then, lift the cover from the bottom, rotating it upward until you can remove it from the camera.
  • Page 6 1.5V Lithium batteries (using adapters). NiMH will run at temperatures down to -20°F or colder. Lithium batteries will run to -40°F. Note: You can purchase 1.5V Lithium batteries and adapters as well as NiMH rechargeable batteries and chargers at www.reconyx.com.
  • Page 7 (1.5V) *High temperatures can reduce the run time of NiMH batteries by 50% or more. TIP: AA batteries can also be used in your RapidFire camera – provided you use AA to C-Cell battery adapters (available at www.reconyx.com).
  • Page 8 ® The CompactFlash (CF) card is used to store the pictures your camera captures. These images may be transferred to your computer using standard image viewing software or RECONYX MapView image management software. Inserting and Removing the CompactFlash Card Insert CF card as shown. Make sure the orientation is correct and that the card is aligned properly.
  • Page 9 The following table shows approximate number of images for a 4GB CF card. Your RapidFire camera will take cards up to 32GB, but most users will find 2GB and 4GB cards to be more than adequate for normal use.

  • Page 10: Initial Setup & Programming

    By default the SM70 camera runs in license plate capture mode, taking 3 pictures per trigger in RapidFire mode with no delay between triggers and exposure settings optimized for license plate capture. The SC95 defaults to 3 pictures per trigger with a 1 second pause between pictures and no delay between triggers.
  • Page 11 RAPIDFIRE™ PROGRAMMING MENU...

  • Page 12: Main Menu

    Your camera includes two major levels of options: Main menus and Selection options. As with the date and time, you can move through any of these menus and options by pressing the << and >> buttons; the >> button displays menus and options in order, and the << button reverses the order. When the menu or option you want to select is displayed, press the OK button.
  • Page 13 Camera Info – When you select this option, your camera displays its firmware version number (V) and serial number (S). You may need this information when contacting RECONYX with questions about your camera. Change Setup – Allows you to change the way your camera functions.
  • Page 14 Motion Sensor – ON, off Sensitivity - low, low/medium, medium, medium/high, High, or VERY HIGH Pics Per Trigger – 1, 2, 3, 5, or 10 Picture Interval – RapidFire, SEC, 3 sec, 5 sec, or 10 sec (SM70 defaults to RapidFire interval) Quiet Period –...
  • Page 15 Main Menu – Use this option to switch back to the Main menu options; see preceding page for more information. Scheduling RapidFire Security Series Cameras You can schedule your security camera to be “On” and “Off” during different times of the day on different days of the week. These settings are available through the Scheduling Software that is included on the CD you received with your camera.

  • Page 16: Mounting & Aiming Your Camera

    Mounting & Aiming Your Camera Your RECONYX RapidFire camera can be mounted to a RECONYX VersaMount™ (see www.reconyx.com for more information) or a camera tripod by utilizing the threaded insert on the back of the camera housing. It may also be mounted to a tree by using the included adjustable bungee cord (shown below).

  • Page 17: Aiming The Camera

    – insuring your camera is aimed exactly where you want to capture human activity. All RECONYX cameras will self-arm from Walktest mode after a 2 minute period during which they do not detect motion.
  • Page 18 passing in the close lane). Cars should be travelling at no more than 25 miles per hour if you want to reliably capture plates. For best results the camera should be mounted about 24-30 inches high and have it aimed approximately 30 degrees off of parallel. The diagram below shows how you should set-up your camera.
  • Page 19 Python™ style lock RapidFire Cable Box Heavy Duty Bear Box RapidFire Utility Box RECONYX sells an array of accessories for securing your camera and protecting your investment. From Heavy Duty bear boxes to Python locks. Please see www.reconyx.com for more on security accessories.

  • Page 20: General Information

    General Information Image Data Your RECONYX RapidFire camera stores Image Data along with every picture it takes. Some of this information is displayed in Image Data bands above and below the image. An M or T in the top data band indicates a “motion” or “time-lapse” event.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    We periodically release firmware updates with new features and/or performance enhancements. Updating firmware on the RapidFire series cameras takes just a few seconds, and is well worth the effort to ensure your camera is performing at the highest level possible.
  • Page 22 Rechargeable desiccant packs are available on our web site (www.reconyx.com). False Triggers If you seem to be getting false triggers, the first thing to do is put your camera back to default settings and try your camera again.
  • Page 23 (even if they say they are fast) and do not always run well in our camera. SanDisk CF cards are the RECONYX recommended brand for ® use with your camera. Note: All CF cards should be formatted with the FAT32 File System for use in your camera.
  • Page 24 AA Ultimate Lithium batteries may only read in the 90%-95% range. This is normal. Other If you have read this manual and checked our web site, and you still need assistance, please contact us at 866-493-6064 or e-mail us at support@reconyx.com.

  • Page 25: Warranty, Fcc, And Safety Information

    This limited warranty is the sole warranty for hardware and software products offered by RECONYX and RECONYX shall not be liable for any amounts for said products except in compliance with this warranty. FCC Certification This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 26: Preventing Malfunction

    Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest RECONYX Customer Support Help Desk.
  • Page 27  Do not place the batteries near a heat source, expose them to direct flame or heat, or immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion, or serious injury. ...

  • Page 28: Copyright & Trademark Information

    RapidFire™ is a trademark of RECONYX. Other trademarks and registered trademarks referred to in this document:  CodeLoc™, InstaOn™, NearVideo™, LFT™, and VersaMount™are trademarks of RECONYX.  CompactFlash® is a registered trademark of the CompactFlash Association.  Energizer® is a registered trademark of Energizer Corp.

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