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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING CAMERA Thank you for Purchasing your UWAY Camera The UWAY Vigilant Hunter is a high quality digital surveillance camera. It has been precisely engineered and tuned to provide you with optimal and consistent performance. This camera will provide high quality digital...
SPECIAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS CAMERA: The camera has been finely tuned. Avoid dropping and physical shock. The camera is designed for typical weather conditions. It is not waterproof for use underwater. Carefully clean debris from camera lens, PIR, and LED platform. Avoid use of cleaning solvents. The camera contains precise electronic equipment.
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PIR Sensitivity: Normal Temperature: Fahrenheit Power Type: Lithium Camera Set-up: Install 12 AA batteries (VH200B) or 8 AA (U150) (Lithium or NiMH) in correct polarity (+/-) Insert SD card into camera with correct orientation (marked side toward camera front) Turn switch to Setup Mode (middle position)
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).
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GETTING STARTED SD MEMORY CARD The camera supports both SD and SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB. The camera does not have any internal memory and will not turn ON without SD card inserted. Open camera Insert SD card with marked side facing front of camera Push gently until card clicks into place Push card again to remove...
Insert 12 AA (VH200B) or 8 AA (U150) batteries while ensuring polarity (+ -) is correctly orientated. Note: 6V or 9V (VH200B) DC power can be used with or without batteries inserted. External power by- passes the batteries when 6V or 9V (VH200B) power is connected.
MENU OPERATIONS AND SETTINGS 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.
PHOTO / VIDEO PLAYBACK This feature allows the user to view pictures and video stored on the SD card. User can pause, stop, rewind, and fast forward video during playback. Highlight “Photo / Video Playback” Push OK button or right arrow button Scroll through pictures and video using LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons PLAY VIDEO (video files have a “play...
Select VIDEO or PHOTO using UP or DOWN arrow Push OK to SAVE setting PHOTO RESOLUTION (only displayed if PHOTO mode is selected) Photo resolution can be set at 8MP, 5MP, 3MP. Highlight “PHOTO RESOLUTION” Push OK or right arrow button Select desired photo resolution Push OK to SAVE setting PHOTO BURST (only displayed if PHOTO mode is...
VIDEO LENGTH (only displayed if VIDEO mode is selected) Video length can be set in 10 sec increments from 10s – 30s (VH200B) or 10 – 60s (U150). Highlight “VIDEO LENGTH” Push OK or right arrow button Select desired video length...
PIR SENSITIVITY This feature allows the user to change the PIR motion sensitivity. The user can select High, Normal, and Low. Selecting High will result in the camera being more sensitive to motion. Selecting Low will reduce the sensitivity of the motion sensor. Highlight “PIR Sensitivity”...
Highlight “TEMPERATURE” Push OK or right arrow button Select Fahrenheit or Celsius Push OK to SAVE setting DATE / TIME STAMP This allows the user to have the date, time, and temperature stamped onto each photo or video. Highlight “Date / Time Stamp” Push OK or right arrow button Select NO or YES Push OK to SAVE setting...
Lithium or high quality NiMH batteries. Programming which batteries are present will maximize the cameras potential. This camera can also be connected to a 6V or 9V (VH200B) external battery pack (sold separately). Highlight “Battery Type” Push OK or right arrow button...
FORMATTING SD CARD Formatting the SD card removes all files on the memory card and prepares it for use in the camera. It is recommended that the SD card is formatted in the camera prior to each use. Select “Format SD Card” Push OK or right arrow button Select YES to format SD card Push OK to proceed with formatting SD card...
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TRANSFERRING PICTURES AND VIDEO TO A COMPUTER: Pictures and video can be removed in one of two ways: SD memory card can be removed from camera (ALWAYS ensure camera is OFF before removing SD card) and transferred to computer or SD card reader.
Select NO to update and push OK The update file will be removed from SD card 10. Confirm new firmware version by checking ‘Camera Information” (see instructions) TROUBLESHOOTING The camera does not turn ON Ensure batteries are inserted properly with correct polarity and fully charged.
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Ensure SD card is not locked SD card is faulty or incompatible; try different SD card and/or brand. Faulty or incompatible SD cards may cause system conflict, system crash, and battery drain. Always format SD card in camera and try different SD cards if problem persists.
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automatically reduce the number of pictures in burst mode. Ensure batteries are fully charged Cold temperatures may decrease battery output resulting in reduction in picture count. Lithium batteries will help in colder weather. Video time is cut shorter than what I programmed Camera has sophisticated power meter;...
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different cameras to avoid possible file system conflicts. Color or brightness is different between pictures at same time of day and during burst mode Camera sophisticated light metering calculations to optimize pictures in all settings; light intensity may change between pictures causing differences in color and contrast.
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PIR motion detection window; adjust camera position and try again. 13. 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.
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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. Call UWAY customer support for more information and help with camera if needed.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Manufacturer Warranty 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 Outdoors will, at its option, repair or replace your...
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Should your product prove defective during this warranty period, please contact us to obtain a RMA number prior to returning the defective unit. *RMA number is required for all returns. Include $11.95 for return shipping & insurance. (For U.S. customers only. CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY PLEASE, NON-REFUNDABLE).
CAMERA REPAIR Repairs for damages not covered by the warranty will be subject to a charge. Please contact UWAY Outdoors to discuss repair options not covered under warranty.