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Summary of Contents for Reconyx HyperFire HC500
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual Copyright: March 2010... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Aiming Your Camera ............20 Image Data Information ............22 Additional Camera Options ..........23 XII. Troubleshooting ..............25 XIII. Warranty, FCC, and Safety Information ......28 XIV. Your Information and Camera Warranty Registration ..31 XV. Copyright & Trademark Information........32 ©RECONYX, Inc. -
Page 3: Camera Overview
Camera Overview Congratulations on purchasing a RECONYX camera. RECONYX been the leader in digital wildlife cameras since 2002. Your HyperFire™ camera is a state-of-the-art digital camera, Passive Infrared (PIR) motion detector, and a night time infrared illuminator all contained in a secure, rugged, and weather-resistant case. -
Page 4: Hyperfire Tm Specifications
HyperFire Specifications HC500 HC600 PC800 PC900 No-glow No-glow Lo-glow Lo-glow Illumination Range Covert Covert Infrared up Infrared up at night Infrared up Infrared up to 50 feet to 70 feet to 50 feet to 50 feet 1080P HD or 3.1 MP color images by day;... - Page 5 Our exclusive "quick tag" will allow you to tag specific bucks and add them to your "Hit List". BuckView Advanced also enables you to easily upload and share your RECONYX photos to Facebook® and Twitter®. Refer to the BuckView User Guide, accessible within the software, for more information.
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Page 6: Hyperfire Tm Controls & Parts Diagram
HyperFire Controls & Parts Diagram ©RECONYX, Inc. -
Page 7: Batteries & Memory Cards
It is also a good idea to check that the windows on the front of your camera are clean. Also be sure the latch is fully seated when closing your camera to ensure a weather-tight seal. www.reconyx.com... - Page 8 NiMH will run at temperatures down to -20°F or colder. Lithium batteries will run to -40°F. Alkaline batteries may be used in the HC500 and PC800 camera models. However, they will not provide the performance that the Lithium or NiMH batteries do, in terms of nighttime consistency or number of pictures taken.
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Page 9: Battery Performance
You can change the battery type in the main menu, including Lithium (LITH), Nickel-Metal Hydride (NIMH), or Alkaline (ALK). NOTE: The Alkaline option is only available on PC800 and HC500 camera models, since they are not to be used with the covert (PC900, HC600) cameras. -
Page 10: Inserting And Removing The Memory Card
A Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) 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. TIP: Many digital cameras, GPS units, and cell phones can be used to view images taken by your HyperFire™... - Page 11 Step 5: Once the process is completed, take the memory card out and insert it into your Camera. TIP: We recommend that you purchase two memory cards per camera so that you can swap cards in the field. ™ You can purchase RECONYX certified memory cards at www.reconyx.com www.reconyx.com...
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Page 12: Setup & Programming
The camera will automatically arm and start taking pictures (with default settings) in two minutes. Default Settings Your RECONYX™ HyperFire 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 13 NOTE: The camera will remember the settings even when shut off, so you do not need to reconfigure the camera unless you want to change its behavior. www.reconyx.com...
- Page 14 HYPERFIRE™ Programming Diagram ©RECONYX, Inc.
- Page 15 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. NOTE: Professional Series cameras have many additional settings that can be programmed using the Configuration Software on your PC, included with MapView™...
- Page 16 Sensitivity - low, low/medium, medium, medium/high, 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 ©RECONYX, Inc.
- Page 17 You can also view, change, or clear an existing label. Use Defaults – Remove any changes you’ve made to your camera’s settings and restore the factory default settings (shown above in CAPITAL letters). Main Menu – Go back to the Main menu. www.reconyx.com...
- Page 18 RECONYX™ RapidFire™ Professional and Silent Image series cameras. You can program old and new cameras as well as import, view, tag, and export image data from all RECONYX™ brand cameras. ™ Setting the date and time on the new HyperFire...
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Page 19: Mounting Your Camera
TIP: If you are concerned about the slight red glow of the illuminator on the lo-glow camera models (HC500 or PC800) spooking animals, you can mount the camera a bit higher and angle it down. Most animals do not often look up and therefore are less likely to notice the camera if it’s mounted above eye... -
Page 20: Locking & Securing Your Camera
(Accessories not included) HyperFire™ Security Enclosure Master Python Lock™ w/padlock TIP: RECONYX™ sells an array of accessories for mounting, securing and disguising your camera to protect your investment; including Heavy Duty Security Enclosures, Padlocks, Python Locks™ and more. Go to www.reconyx.com for more information on accessories. -
Page 21: Aiming Your Camera
NOTE: In the photo above… the deer to the far right and the deer in the middle would each trigger the camera. The deer to the far left would not trigger the camera since it is above the top detection band. www.reconyx.com... - Page 22 As it can adversely affect motion detection as well as night time flash range. NOTE: All RECONYX™ cameras will self-arm from the “Walktest” mode after a two minute period during which it does not detect any motion events.
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Page 23: Image Data Information
Image Data Information Your RECONYX™ HyperFire™ 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 24: Additional Camera Options
To replace the IR Mask™, carefully line up one side of the IR Mask™ with the IR Array window. Then gently push on both sides until the IR Mask™ is completely seated against the window, and snaps into both sides. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 ©RECONYX, Inc. - Page 25 The desiccant system can be used in any HyperFire™ camera. Additional desiccant pellets are available for purchase at www.reconyx.com Professional Series Hardware Options In addition to the many configuration settings available, your HyperFire Professional Series camera can be customized for optimal use to capture images where most other camera traps fail.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting For answers to questions about your RECONYX™ HyperFire camera that you cannot find in this Instruction Manual, please check the RECONYX™ web site (www.reconyx.com). Firmware Updates You should also periodically check the RECONYX™ web site for firmware updates for your camera. We periodically release firmware updates with new features and/or performance enhancements. - Page 27 Wind can have a detrimental effect. Body heat from an animal can be quickly dispersed away from the animal on a breezy day, making it more difficult for the camera to detect the www.reconyx.com...
- Page 28 If you have other issues, you may have to try a different brand of memory card. We have found that some of the cheap memory cards are very slow (even if they say they are fast) and do not always run well. RECONYX™ certified memory cards are available at www.reconyx.com...
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Page 29: Warranty, Fcc, And Safety Information
Warranty, FCC, and Safety Information RECONYX™ Limited Hardware Warranty HC500, HC600 - Outdoor Series cameras have a one (1) year warranty. PC800, PC900 - Professional Series cameras have a two (2) year warranty. If during this period, through normal use, a hardware product becomes defective due to defects in materials or ™... -
Page 30: Preventing Malfunction
Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock, or other hazards. Use ™ only the recommended power accessories. Any use of non-RECONYX power sources will void the warranty on your camera. - Page 31 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 32: Your Information And Camera Warranty Registration
Date Purchased: Place of Purchase: Camera Model: Camera Serial #: CodeLoc Password: www.reconyx.com Username: www.reconyx.com Password: Register your Camera Save A Stamp! Register Your HyperFire camera online today at www.reconyx.com/register or by sending in the information below to: RECONYX, Inc. -
Page 33: Copyright & Trademark Information
Other trademarks and registered trademarks referred to in this document: HyperFire™, BuckView™, MapView™, CodeLoc™, InstaOn™, NearVideo™, LFT™, RapidFire™, IR Mask™, VersaMount™ and ThunderBolt™ are trademarks of RECONYX™ Google Maps® is a registered trademark of Google, Inc. Facebook® is a registered trademark of FACEBOOK ...