Reconyx RapidFire Instruction Manual
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
RapidFire™and RapidFire™ Professional Digital Infrared Camera Instruction Manual Copyright: October 2009... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Battery & Memory Card Installation ........6 III. Initial Setup & Programming ..........11 Mounting & Aiming Your Camera ........17 General Information ............20 Troubleshooting ..............21 VII. Warranty, FCC, and Safety Information ......25 VIII. Copyright & Trademark Information ......... 28 © RECONYX, INC... -
Page 3: Camera Overview
Camera Overview Congratulations on purchasing a RECONYX camera. RECONYX has been the leader in digital wildlife 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 4: Camera Comparison
* HO (High Output) edition cameras must be run on either NiMH rechargable batteries or Energizer® 1.5V AA Ultimate Lithium batteries. Note: CF cards up to 32GB may be used, but under normal use 2GB and 4GB cards are more than adequate. © RECONYX, INC... - Page 5 It also supports data analysis with user- defined metadata and export capabilities and allows you to change the advanced settings on your Professional Camera. MapView requires a personal computer running either Windows XP® or Windows Vista®. www.reconyx.com...
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Page 6: Battery & Memory Card Installation
It’s good practice to make sure the gasket and camera lenses are clean each time you open and close your camera. Battery Specifications and Installation Your RECONYX RapidFire camera runs on six C-cell batteries or 6 AA batteries (when used with AA->C Cell adapters). You can run Alkaline,... - Page 7 C-Cell Alkaline batteries are inexpensive and will run well at moderate temperatures in most RECONYX cameras. If you purchased a High Output (HO) RC60HO, MC65HO or PC90HO, alkaline batteries will NOT run well in...
- Page 8 *High temperatures can reduce run time with Alkaline and 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). © RECONYX, INC...
- Page 9 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 or BuckView™ mapping and image management software. Inserting and Removing the CompactFlash Card Insert CF card as shown.
- Page 10 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.
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Page 11: Initial Setup & Programming
Press the << and >> buttons to set the date (year, month, and day) and time (hour and minute); press the OK button after each part of the date and time are correct. Your RECONYX RapidFire camera comes pre-programmed with factory default settings. By default the camera will take 3 pictures per trigger with a 1 second pause between pictures and no delay between triggers. - Page 12 RAPIDFIRE™ PROGRAMMING MENU © RECONYX, INC...
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Page 13: Main Menu
WalkTest – When you select this option, your camera flashes an indicator light so that you can test its aim by walking in front of it. The WalkTest mode shows you exactly where the camera’s active motion detection zones are www.reconyx.com... - Page 14 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 15 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 Quiet Period – DELAY, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min or 5 min Time Lapse –...
- Page 16 RapidFire Professional series cameras and the older Silent Image cameras. Setting the date and time on the new RapidFire Professional cameras is easier to do right on the camera than it is through the MapView software.
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Page 17: 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 18: Aiming The Camera
– insuring your camera is aimed exactly where you want to capture animal activity. All RECONYX cameras will self-arm from Walktest mode after a two minute period during which they do not detect motion. - Page 19 Python™ style lock RapidFire Security Enclosure 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.
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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 Note: All CF cards should be formatted with the FAT32 File System for use in your RapidFire camera. (See “CompactFlash Card File System Requirements” for further information.) Cold Weather Problems If your camera shuts down in the cold, it may be too cold for the batteries.
- Page 24 Both Lithium and NiMH tend to run bright through nearly their entire discharge cycle. 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 at support@reconyx.com. © RECONYX, INC...
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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 15 minutes. For skin contact, wash affected area with soap and water. For inhalation of desiccant dust, move affected person into an environment with fresh air. For accidental ingestion, drink at least two glasses of water. • Check your state/local laws concerning the use of this product. www.reconyx.com...
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Page 28: Copyright & Trademark Information
Copyright & Trademark Information RapidFire Instruction Manual Copyright October 2009 RapidFire™ is a trademark of RECONYX. Other trademarks and registered trademarks referred to in this document: • BuckView™, CodeLoc™, InstaOn™, NearVideo™, LFT™, and VersaMount™are trademarks of RECONYX. • CompactFlash® is a registered trademark of the CompactFlash Association.