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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Vigilant Hunter® Instruction Manual Model: MB500 GSM Cellular Camera Model PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING CAMERA... - Page 2 SD or SDHC Card (up to 32G) GSM Cellular SIM Card (for cellular mode) *It is recommended to use Lithium or High Quality NiMH in MB500 camera to maximize camera performance and battery life. SPECIAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS CAMERA: The camera has been finely tuned.
- Page 3 Antennae Battery Compartment Color Display SD Card Slot SIM Slot Snap Lock Padlock Padlock Hole Hole Snap Lock Ports & Slots: Control Buttons: DC 6V Port Up, Down, Left, Right USB Port Menu, OK ON/OFF/SETUP CELLULAR INFORMATION: This camera contains a GSM cellular module to transmit pictures directly from the camera to your cellular phone and/or email address.
- Page 4 MOUNTING CAMERA: This camera is designed to use the UWAY Bracket (sold separately) to obtain maximal mounting versatility. Camera can be securely locked with cable lock (through camera, bracket, or both) or security box (with or without bracket). Camera can be mounted with nylon strap (included) or security box (sold separately).
- Page 5 BATTERIES This camera is designed for Lithium/Alkaline or Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) batteries. An AC to DC power cord (sold separately) can be attached to the bottom port of the camera. Insert 12 AA batteries while ensuring polarity (+ -) is correctly orientated. Note: 6V or 9V DC power can be used with or without batteries inserted.
- Page 6 LIVE PREVIEW This option allows the user to view in real time what the camera is capturing. Pictures/videos can be captured using the “OK” button while in this mode. This camera is equipped with a Day Color Mode and Night IR Mode while in Live Preview. It is recommended to minimize the use of Night IR Mode to avoid battery depletion.
- Page 7 I. CAMERA SETTINGS MENU CAMERA MODE This camera can be set to capture still pictures OR video. 1. Select CAMERA MODE 2. Select Capture Image for PHOTO mode, Video Record for VIDEO mode, or Playback using UP or DOWN arrow and push OK to set PHOTO FORMAT Picture formatting can be either Normal 4:3 or Wide Screen 16:9.
- Page 8 QUIET TIME Also known as, “Time Interval or Delay Time”, this feature puts the camera to sleep after capturing an image for the selected period of time before it can be re-activated by motion. Times vary from 5 seconds to 60 minutes. 1.
- Page 9 ACCESS CONTROL This feature allows the user to set a 4-digit password to deter theft and render the camera unusable without the password. Select ACCESS CONTROL SET PASSWORD Select desired password using ARROWS and push OK to set DISABLE PASSWORD ...
- Page 10 Set camera STOP time using arrows and push OK to set Push LEFT arrow button to return to menu Note: For 24 hour activity: START: 00:00 and STOP 23:59 TIME LAPSE This feature allows the camera to take pictures at a pre-set time interval (10 seconds to 60 minutes) and record or send them over the network.
- Page 11 See the graphics below for reference Send Mode: OFF: turns off the GSM cellular function; camera functions without cellular functionality. INSTANT: to send a picture instantly when the camera captures a picture. Page | 10...
- Page 12 When this option is selected, you need to set a Max Num. Max Number defines the maximum pictures that will be sent within 24 hours. For instance, 20 means the camera will only send the first 20 pictures within 24 hours regardless of the actual number of pictures captured that day.
- Page 13 Send Via: The camera provides two solutions, i.e. MMS or GPRS, to send the pictures to the desired phone numbers and email addresses. MMS: uses MMS cellular plan If MMS is selected, pictures will be sent to the preset phone numbers (maximum 4 numbers allowed) and email addresses (maximum 4 addresses allowed) or both phone number and email address (use semicolon ";"...
- Page 14 When GPRS is chosen, there is a reminder to ask the user to set the Sending Email. Click the "Sending Email" button; there would be another pop-up dialog box as shown below: Complete the above information and click "OK" to save. This email address will be the "Sender"...
- Page 15 Operator Parameter: The manufacturer has pre-set the parameters of some operators worldwide into the camera; user needs to select one of the operators as shown below: For instance, if the user uses an USA AT&T SIM card, choose "USA" in the "Country" drop down dialog, then choose "AT&T"...
- Page 16 Complete the following information (please confirm the accurate information with your local operator), and click OK to save the settings. Take Germany T-Mobile for example as shown below. Recipients: Recipients are where the pictures are transmitted to: phone number or email address. The recipients allow 4 phone numbers and 4 email addresses, use semicolon ";"...
- Page 17 Remote Control: This feature allows the user to send a text message command to change the Send Mode. Once this function is enabled, user needs to input a Receive Time as shown below. The camera GSM module will boot up automatically every day at the ‘Receive Time’ to check if there is any text message commands.
- Page 18 Note 1: The command protocol must be followed accurately; otherwise, the camera will not accept the command. Note 2: Once the Send Mode is changed to OFF, the GSM module will be turned off and will not receive any further text message commands; you will need to retrieve the camera to turn cellular mode back ON.
- Page 19 After the camera boots up into Live Preview, it will search for the GSM network if a SIM card is inserted and the GSM module is NOT turned Off in "Send Mode". The user will see "Searching network.." on the screen. Once the camera is connected to the network, the ISP name will show on the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Page 20 Email: enter email address using arrows Cellular Provider: select your provider from the menu. If your provider is not present, you will need to use the ‘Download Tool’ explained previously. Set REMOTE CONTROL: Enable (set receiving time) or Disable NOTE: Explanations of the above settings are explained in greater detail previously in manual (pg.
- Page 21 IV. CAMERA INFORMATION Select CAMERA INFORMATION from main menu FILES COUNT Displays PICTURE and VIDEO number STORAGE Displays SD memory card USED SPACE and FREE SPACE FIRMWARE VERSION Displays the current camera firmware version CAMERA NAME Allows you to display a name on the photo. From left to right the icons are as follows: numbers, letters and symbols, save, backspace, back to menu arrow.
- Page 22 5. The camera should automatically re-boot. If it does not re-boot within 10 seconds of the blue LED turning off, turn camera OFF and remove batteries to break power connection. 6. Replace batteries and turn camera to SETUP mode Confirm new firmware version by checking ‘Camera Information” (see instructions) TROUBLESHOOTING I get more pictures saved to the SD card than transmitted to my phone...
- Page 23 In some instances the camera may show good reception but the cellular bandwidth is too small to transmit pictures at that time; trying at a later time or moving to a different location may help. The camera does not turn ON Ensure batteries are inserted properly with correct polarity and fully charged.
- Page 24 Camera has sophisticated power meter; when weak or low current is detected, camera will automatically reduce the number of pictures in burst mode. Ensure batteries are fully charged iii. Cold temperatures may decrease battery output resulting in reduction in picture count.
- Page 25 PIR motion detection window; adjust camera position and try again. 17. Images are blurry (stills or motion) UWAY offers some of the best picture quality. Although we try to cover every scenario, it is important to realize that different environments and conditions will affect the picture quality.
- Page 26 Adjust camera height and angle. iii. Remove brush and branches from detection zone that may be triggering camera. A close running animal/human may make it across detection zone before triggering the camera Sunlight and heat waves may result in certain scenarios of false triggers; position camera in different location.
- Page 27 WARRANTY INFORMATION This UWAY camera is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the original date of purchase when purchased through an authorized dealer. UWAY will, at its option, repair or replace your camera with the same or comparable...
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