Also, it has two way communication functions. You can let the MMS/GPRS alarm system send pictures to you any time. The BG500 series can monitor your home, office, shop, store, warehouse or factory by your mobile phone from everywhere and any time.
BG500 series 1 Product Feature Fig 1 Front and side view Fig 2 Back view 1.3 Shooting Information Display When the camera is turned on (the power switch is slid to ON position), the camera setting information will be displayed in the monitor.
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BG500 series 1 Product Feature Fig 3 Control panel Fig 4 Key description *The function in ( ) can work only in Setup status *The function in [ ] can work only in Arm status.
BG500 series 1 Product Feature Fig 5 Remote control 1.4 Product Feature 1. This camera can take 5 megapixel photos and 720p HD videos. 2. It uses TF card (Micro SD card) to store images and videos. 3. It can send MMS images to the mobile phone or to an e-mail address.
BG500 series 2 Cautions 2 Cautions ″ Please use this product according to the law. Respect other’s privacy. Do not monitor other people’s home or privacy. We hold no responsibility for the illegal use of this product. ″ We don’t guarantee for the document veracity, reliability or any content except regulated in proper laws.
BG500 series 3 Quick Start 3 Quick Start 3.1 TF card and SIM card Open the battery cover and Insert TF card and SIM card into the card slot in accordance with the direction shown. Follow the right direction. Please make sure that...
BG500 series 3 Quick Start If your camera’s Work Mode is Indoor Mode, please supply with power adapter. 3.3 Quick Start Settings must be done 1) Must set an administrator number to the security camera. 2) Must correctly set the network parameters for MMS and e-mail.
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BG500 series 3 Quick Start means no SIM card or the SIM card is not properly inserted. TF Capacity means how many pictures can be stored. It should be a nonzero number. Step2: Do the Camera Settings Down load the camera set up software from our The specified website is written in the last page of website.
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3 Quick Start BG500 series 2) Set the camera parameters For first time use we suggest you to use default settings (step1). Then select your country and carriers (step2) according to your SIM card and input your receive phone number in “administrator number” and receive e-mail address in”Receive Email 1”(step3)
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BG500 series 3 Quick Start Step3: Manually Send a MMS or GPRS Photo After the camera acquires the signal and the SIM card icon appears, target an object and press “right” to take a photo manually. After the number of image changes, press “OK” to playback the photos, press “▲”...
4 Advanced Operations BG500 series 4 Advanced Operations 4.1 Mount the Camera Camera can be mounted on a wall or put down on any suitable horizontal surface. 1. In accordance with a base board installing hole, make holes on the wall with a power drill.
4 Advanced Operations BG500 series 4.3 Change Camera Settings via Control Panel To view the camera settings menu, press MENU in the Setup status. The setup menu will be shown on the LCD. Submenu Description Camera There are two camera modes: Camera and Mode Video.
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4 Advanced Operations BG500 series Video It extends from 5 to 60 seconds with a step Length of one second. Time lapse means the camera can capture images or videos at a preset time intervals regardless of whether motions are detected. The default parameter is Off which means the timer function is disabled.
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4 Advanced Operations BG500 series This parameter means how long the PIR (Passive Infrared motion sensor) will be disabled after each triggering in ON mode. During this time the PIR of the device will not react to the motion of human (or animal). The minimum interval is 0 second.
4 Advanced Operations BG500 series Off means the camera works all day. This camera supports to connect with 433MHz wireless device, such as infrared body sensor, wireless door magnet, wireless smoke detector, etc. The devices can be set as alarm Study Code sensors of the camera.
4 Advanced Operations BG500 series Button B: Laser pointer Setup status Study Code Menu Study Code Menu Method to add remote control(s) to the camera: Enter the Setup status, press Menu and enter the Study Code submenu. Choose “RCH”, press OK button, then press button A of the remote control.
4 Advanced Operations BG500 series Setup status Study Code Menu Study Code Menu Wireless Sensor 3. When you want to remove the wireless sensor, please enter the study code menu, press LEFT button to cancel the “*”. If there is not a “*” before the zone, it means the sensor has been removed from the camera.
4 Advanced Operations BG500 series 4.5.2 User Level There are two user levels: administrator and normal users. Each user has a different authorization level: Functions User Level Set administrator number Only administrator’s password Set administrator’s password administrator Set camera parameters...
4 Advanced Operations BG500 series Here the 0000 is the original administrator’s password. Please change the password ASAP. Note: there is a “#” at the end of the command. If successful, reply SMS: Dear administrator, your number is 13800138000. If failed, reply SMS: Please check the password.
BG500 series 4 Advanced Operations 4.5.6 SMS Command List Below is a SMS command list for example. Function SMS Command Set Administrator #BG500#5555#13800138000# Number #N#13800138001#13800138002#138 Normal Users 00138003# #M#http://mmsc.monternet.com#10.0 MMS Parameters .0.172#80#cmwap#**#**# #S#bmctest123@sina.com#bmc123#25 E-mail #cmnet#smtp.sina.com#**#**# Parameters #N#12345678901#12345678902#1234 Receiving 5678903# Phone Address #R#Email1@163.com#Email2@163.co...
BG500 series 5 Declaration of Conformity 5 Declaration of Conformity We declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed.
BG500 series Appendix : Error Code Ⅰ Appendix I: Error Code Code Meaning Description Possible cause: 1. The user forgets to input the receiving cell phone number. Non-existent 2. The user forgets to input the receiving E-mail 3915 address address.
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BG500 series Appendix : Error Code Ⅰ 1.The GSM network is not good or not well covered with the GPRS network. 2. The instability in signal transmission leads to some MMS setting parameters missing when the GSM base station do the data analysis. If for the incorrect transmission reason, the camera may show various error codes.
AppendixⅡ: Technical Specifications BG500 series AppendixⅡ: Technical Specifications Image Sensor 5MP Color CMOS F/NO=2.2 Lens FOV (Field of View)= 60° BG500L: up to 30M/100ft Detection Range BG500K: up to 22M/73ft BG500L: 850nm IR LEDs Illumination BG500K: 940nm IR LEDs Display Screen 1.4”...
BG500 series Appendix Ⅲ: Parts List AppendixⅢ: Parts List Part Name Quantity Security Camera Remote Control Power Adapter Lithium Battery USB Cable Universal Mounting Kit Adhesive Tape User’s Manual Warranty Card 433M Wireless Sensor (Option) Website Information: Down load the camera easy set up software from here:...
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