BestGuarder SG-007 series Instruction Manual

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INVISIBLE IR GUARD CAMERA

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model : SG-007 series

V1.0

2012. Nov

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Page 1 INVISIBLE IR GUARD CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model : SG-007 series V1.0 2012. Nov ...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Camera Kit Contents………………………………...…..3 Camera Overview…………….…………………………..4 General Information……………………………………..8 Definitions………….…………………………………………9 Quick Start Guide………………………………………….12 Battery and Memory Installation……………….…13 Camera Setup and Program…………………….…..15 Using the Camera in PIR Detection Mode….…27 Using the Camera in Time Lapse Mode…….….29 Viewing and Deleting Files…………………..……...30 Technical Specifications……………………….….…..34 FCC Compliance…………………………………….…….38 ...
Page 3: Camera Kit Contents
Camera Kit Contents 1. Invisible IR Guard Camera. 2. Instruction Manual. 3. Strap. 4. USB Cable. 5. AV Cable. 6. Wall Mounting Device. 7. Mounting screws. ...
Page 4: Camera Overview
Camera Overview Front View ...
Page 5 Back View ...
Page 6 Top View (After Open Top Cover) Bottom View ...
Page 7 Open Bottom Cover Image with major parts indication • Follow below figure to turn the bottom cover to open . ...
Page 8: General Information
General Information Storing conditions • Operating Environment: ‐4 to 122 deg F (‐20 to 50 deg C). 20‐85% relative humidity, non‐condensing. Special care instructions!! • The camera is designed to be weather resistant. Never attempt to immerse the unit in water or any other liquid. This will damage the unit and void the warranty. • Use a soft lens cloth for cleaning lens. Avoid touching lens with fingers. And remove dirt or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent. Keep your camera in a dry and cool dust‐free environment or container when it is NOT used. • Take the batteries out, when camera is NOT to be used over an extended period of time. • Avoid dropping your camera on to a hard surface. • Do not disassemble your camera. • Do not mix new and old batteries. • Do not open the camera for unauthorized service. This could cause serious damage to the unit and WILL void the warranty. NOTE : This camera is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service this camera yourself, as opening or ...
Page 9: Definitions
Definitions Definitions of Front View parts • Batteries Cover : Turn to open the cover to install the batteries. • Infrared LED : It is invisible light for night time capture. • Camera Lens : It is to capture the image/video. • Test Laser Beam : It is to identify the capture area and countdown indication. Please avoid the laser beam point to your eyes. • Microphone : It is to pick up the sounds while video in recording. • Passive Infrared Sensor : It is to detect the moving object. • Bottom Cover : Turn to open the cover to set the camera. Definitions of Back, Top and Bottom view parts • Tripod Nut : It is to attach the wall mount device. • Strap Holes : It is to attach the camera to pillar or tree by provided strap. • Batteries Compartment : It is to install the C batteries. • DC 6 Volts Port Cover : Open it to connect a DC 6V external power. Tightly close to prevent the water leakage. NOTE : Make sure the installed batteries or the external power is in correct polarity. ...
Page 10 Definitions of Bottom Open View parts • LCD display : It is to display the setting and camera status. • USB port : It is to connect the camera to PC by provide USB cable for captured image/video download. • AV out : It is to connect the camera to TV by provide AV cable to play the captured image/video. • Menu Button : Pressing into the camera mode to change the setting. • Up and Down Button : Pressing to change the mode and adjust the setting value. • Switch : Switching to turn on/off the power or go into test/Preset Mode. • SD Card Slot : It is to install the SD memory card. • Confirm Button : Pressing to confirm the settings. • DC 6V port : It is to connect the DC 6V external power Definitions of LCD Display ...
Page 11 • CAM : It indicates the camera in still image mode. • VIDEO : It indicates the camera in vide mode. • : It indicates the burst mode or video length. • : It indicates the battery status. > < > < > < Full (Icon on) Half (Icon blinking) Low (Icon off) When batteries are low, the LCD display shows bAtLo. Please replace with new batteries. • : It indicates the still image/video resolutions. Image resolution is 8Mp. Image resolution is 5Mp or video resolution is HD 720P. Image resolution is 3Mp or video resolution is VGA • D : It indicates the camera in date setting. •...
Page 12: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide This guide is designed to get you up and running in a matter of moments. To get the most out of this INVISIBLE IR GUARD CAMERA tools, please read the manual thoroughly before operating. If you would like to modify any of the factory Default Settings, except for the Time & Date, please see manual for instructions. Factory Default Settings: Time Out: 30 Sec Burst Mode: 3 Still Image Resolution: 3M Operation Mode: PIR Video Mode: 10 Seconds (VGA Resolution) Time lapse setting: 19:00‐7:00 (Next day) ...
Page 13: Battery And Memory Installation
Once done, the word ‐ dEL ‐ will be blinking, this stands for Delete menu and will allow you to format your SD Card. (This will delete ALL images). Press the [M] button to exit. Battery and Memory Installation WARNING : Do not use different Voltage lead acid battery other than the one specified in this section. Doing ...
Page 14 • Turn the switch to a CAM or PSET. Memory Options The camera is also equipped with an expandable media card slot capable of accepting up to 32GB SD card with Class 6 or below speed rating (sold separately). The LCD display will show the number of images stored on the SD card. If no SD card is inserted the front counter display will show “NOSd”. Inserting SD memory card NOTE: Make sure camera is in the OFF position whenever adding or removing memory. ...
Page 15: Camera Setup And Program
System files as well. Basically it cleans your SD memory card just like if it was brand new. DO NOT USE File System type: “NTFS” or “exFAT”, these formats are not supported. Camera Setup and Program When the camera switch is first turned in the CAM location, the internal LCD display shows the camera status. The following information is present on this screen. Passive Infrared Mode Time‐Lapse / PIR Mode If no buttons are pressed after 30 seconds the LCD display will go to sleep mode and LCD display switch to show the capture quality ...
Page 16 NOTE: If you choose one of the Preset settings, your camera will only function in PIR mode not Time Lapse mode • CAM ‐ This allows the user to define what setting the camera will use. • PSET ‐ This bypasses all user defined settings and uses the following settings: (PIR mode / Resolution: 3MP / Burst: 3P / Time out: 30 seconds). Program INVISIBLE IR GUARD CAMERA using CAM mode Setting the CAM Operation Mode: Your INVISIBLE IR GUARD CAMERA can be programmed to operation either in PIR Detection mode or Time Lapse / PIR mode. • Slide the switch to the CAM position. •...
Page 17 • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select PIR mode. • Press [OK] to save your selection. • Press [M] button to exit. Setting the Image Resolution in PIR mode: Your INVISIBLE IR GUARD CAMERA can be programmed to 3 different image resolutions: 3 Stars is 8Mp, 2 Stars is 5Mp and 1 Star is 3Mp. • Slide the switch to the CAM position, LCD display will show the camera status screen. • Press the [M] button once within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode. • The word PIR will be blinking, press [OK] to confirm the camera’s operation is PIR detection. • Press [UP] or [DN] button until the word CAM is blinking. • Press the [OK] button ONCE to confirm the camera into CAM mode, the STARTS will be blinking. ...
Page 18 • Slide the switch to the CAM position, LCD display will show the camera status screen. • Press the [M] button once within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode. • The word PIR will be blinking, press [OK] to confirm the camera’s operation is PIR detection. • Press [UP] or [DN] button until the word CAM is blinking. • Press [OK] button ONCE to confirm camera into CAM mode. ...
Page 19 camera’s operation is PIR detection. • Press [UP] or [DN] button until the word VIDEO is blinking. • Press the [OK] button ONCE to confirm the camera in VIDEO mode, the STRAS will be blinking. • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired resolution. • Press [OK] to save your selection, then current number of video length will blinking. Press [OK] button to enter video length setting or press [M] to exit. Setting the Video length in PIR mode: Your INVISIBLE IR GUARD CAMERA can be programmed to record 5‐300 seconds of video per triggering. The Video mode is only workable under PIR mode. • Slide the switch to the CAM position, LCD display will show the camera status screen. ...
Page 20 • Press [OK] to save your selection then the time out T‐O will blinking. Press [OK] button to enter time out setting or press [M] button to exit. Setting the Time Out in PIR mode: Your INVISIBLE IR GUARD CAMERA can be programmed to set the amount of time in seconds or minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggers . • Slide the switch to the CAM position, LCD display will show the camera status screen. ...
Page 21 • Press [OK] to save the seconds setting. • You’ll then see the word T (Time) blinking. Press [OK] button to enter time setting or press [M] button to exit. Setting the Time and Date in PIR operation mode: Your INVISIBLE IR GUARD CAMERA uses the 24hr military time format. • Slide the switch to the CAM position, LCD display will show the camera status screen. • Press the [M] button once within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode. • The word PIR will be blinking, press [OK] to confirm the camera’s operation is PIR detection. ...
Page 22 • Press [OK] to save your selection and enter Day setting. • The DAY digits will be blinking. • Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the Day value (01 – 31). • Press [OK] to confirm the Date setting and enter Year setting. • The YEAR digits will be blinking. • Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the Year value (01 – 99). • Once this is all done, press [OK]. You’ll then see the word ‐ dEL ‐ blinking. • Press [M] button to exit the program setting and back to the status screen. Setting the Time Lapse Mode: The Time Lapse default setting value is from 17:00 to 07:00 the next day. When the camera is set to use the Time‐Lapse mode (TLS), ...
Page 23 • Press the [M] button once within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode, the word PIR or TLS will be blinking. • Press [UP] button until you see the word TLS blinking. • Press [OK] to confirm and go into TLS Mode "Start Time" setting. • The display will show T + S‐88:88 (S = Start, 88:88 = time in HH:MM). • Press [OK] to set the “Start Time” setting. At this point you can adjust the time from 00:00 to 23:59. • The MINUTE digits will be blinking. • Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the minute value (00 – 59). ...
Page 24 • (E = End, 88:88 = time in HH:MM) • At this point you can adjust the time from 00:00 to 23:59 by pressing the [UP/DN/OK] buttons same as Start Time settings. • Press [OK] to save the “End Time” settings and move directly to the TIME OUT setting. • Please complete the TIME OUT, Still Image Resolution, Burst Mode, Zoom settings like the settings on the PIR operation mode. • Then press [M] button to exit. ...
Page 25 possible, use the following settings: Batteries: Energizer Lithium Batteries Resolution: Base (1 Star–3Mp) Time Out: 15 seconds Setting up the camera in the field: Once all program settings have been setup properly, your INVISIBLE IR GUARD CAMERA is ready for field use. Getting started Listed below are some helpful pointers on how to use your camera to get the best results. • Mount the camera about 1.5~2M (5~6 feet) high with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle. • Mount the camera facing north or south NOT east or west due to the rising and setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed images. • If you’re covering a trail, face the camera down or up the trail. ...
Page 26 take out of Test Mode) before you leave. • Verify time and date is correct. (Example: Mounting) Pillar or tree mounting Wall mounting (Example: Trail Setup) Effective Range Effective Angle...
Page 27: Using The Camera In Pir Detection Mode
Using The Camera in PIR Detection Mode • Mount the camera to the tree or wall or other sturdy object using either a supplied wall mounting device or supplied mounting strap. • Open the bottom housing and slide the switch to either one of the CAM or PSET modes. At this point, you have 30 seconds to make any mode selection changes before camera is ready to use. ...
Page 28 • Press the [OK] button and then [M] Button to exit. • 30 seconds after you’ve made your adjustments, the laser beam will begin blinking and enter count down mode. This is your indication to leave the coverage area within one minute. • After one minute, the camera will enter either Burst mode or Video mode based on your program setting. The camera will then time out between 05‐59 seconds or 1‐59 minutes, depending on your program setting. NOTE: The time between motion detection and the camera ...
Page 29: Using The Camera In Time Lapse Mode
Using The Camera In Time Lapse Mode • Mount the camera to the tree or wall or other sturdy object using either a supplied wall mounting device or supplied mounting strap. • Open the bottom housing and slide the switch to CAM mode. At this point, you have 30 seconds to make any mode selection changes before camera is ready to use. ...
Page 30: Viewing And Deleting Files
Viewing and Deleting Files The INVISIBLE IR GUARD CAMERA offers the user different options for viewing their images. You can view images or videos through either on your computer, or your home TV that’s equipped with an RCA Input jack. The LCD display on bottom of the housing will show the number of images stored on the SD memory card. NOTE: The instructions below are based on starting with a camera that’s power is turned off. Viewing files by computer Your INVISIBLE IR GUARD CAMERA is a plug and play USB storage ...
Page 31 • Plug the smaller end of USB cable into the camera’s side panel. • The camera will automatically power ON and display the word USb on the LCD display. • At the same time, your computer will recognize the camera as a Removable Storage device. You will find it under MY COMPUTER. • At this point you have several options: To view your images or play your videos: Click on the Removable Storage device and then drill down to the file you want to see and double click on the file name. To save your images and videos: Highlight the file or files you want to save and drag them to your hard drive. To delete your images and videos: Highlight the files or files you want to delete and press the [DELETE] button. To erase all files and reformat you SD memory card: Right click on the Removable Storage device under My Computer and select FORMAT then click START. You will receive a Warning message press [OK]. Then CLOSE to ...
Page 32 exit. NOTE: Make sure before you FORMAT you are certain it is the Removable Storage device for the camera. • Once you’re done, simply unplug the cable from both your computer and the camera. The camera will turn OFF automatically. For Viewing on Your home TV: • Attach the provided TV out cable to the TV port on the bottom of the camera. • Insert the other end into the RCA VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. • Turn on both the camera and the TV. • Make sure to switch to AUX / VIDEO IN mode on your TV. (See your TV owner’s manual for directions). • The camera’s TV OUT is set to NTSC by default. (NTSC – Standard North American TV format) If the TV monitor doesn’t flicker, then you do not need to change your camera’s TV OUT setting. Proceed to the next section called Thumbnail Images. If the TV monitor does flicker, then you will need to proceed to the next step ‘TV Out System Settings” to change ...
Page 33 • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to navigate though your thumbnail images. • On the upper left hand corner of your TV monitor, it will either display the image OR the image with a video icon which indicates it’s a video clip. • To view in full screen, press the [OK] button. • Press the [OK] button again, it will return to the thumbnail view from the full screen image. NOTE: All videos are recorded with audio but only have sound when viewing playback on a PC. TV Out System Settings: • Press the [M] button once. • The word “ tu ” on the camera’s internal screen will be blinking. • Press the [OK] once and now you’ll see “ tu – n “ blinking. • Press the [DN] button to set the camera’s TV OUT to PAL. • The word “ tu – P ” will now be blinking. • Press the [OK] to confirm this setting. • The word “ tu ‐ P “ will be blinking and then stops. • Once the blinking stops, power off the camera. Wait for 5 ...
Page 34: Technical Specifications
• Press the [M] button within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode. • Press the [DN] button until you see the word ‐ dEL ‐ in blinking on LCD display. • Press [OK] button to enter the DELETE & FORMAT menu. • Press [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired function. NO‐dL (No Delete) ‐ No images get deleted. d‐ONE (Delete One) ‐ Only the last file will get deleted. d‐ALL (Delete ALL) ‐ Deletes ALL images on the SD card. Ft (Format) ‐ Deletes all files and reformats the SD card. • Press [OK] to confirm your selection. • Press [M] button to exit the program setting and back to the status screen. Technical Specifications System Requirements and Compatibility: • Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 and MAC 10.6 or above • Pentium 4, 2GHz or above • 1GB RAM (2GB recommended) • 32 bits color, Resolution 800x600 or above w/ 256MB • 2GB free hard disc space • An available USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended) • Direct X 9.0 or above – Should come with your operating ...
Page 35 system already. • Windows compatible sound card and speaker. NOTE: If you have any questions regarding your PC specifications please contact your PC manufacturer. Camera Features and Specification: • High precision multi‐layer glass lens with coating. • Focusing: 1.5M (5 ft) to infinity. • Effective viewing angle: 50 degrees • Infrared LED effective Range for picture up to 18M (50 ft). • Infrared LED effective Range for Video clip up to 18M (50 ft). • PIR detection angle: 48 degrees • Image resolution Options: 8.0M, 3.0M, 3M. • Video resolution Options: HD 720P, VGA 640 x 480 pixels ...
Page 36 changing. • Time Out Feature: 5 secs – 600 secs • Real time clock for date and time stamping. • Image format: Standard JPEG/Motion JPEG. • Auto white balance and auto expose. • Auto IR emitter light control. • Built in B&W LCD display. • External memory support: SD memory card up to 32GB. • Laser beam TEST indication and countdown indication. • Interface type: USB 2.0 • Built in TV out port. • Power: C size alkaline Batteries x 4 • External power: DC 6 Volts battery pack or power adaptor (Sold separately) ...
Page 37: Fcc Compliance
FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television receptions, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measure: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • Shield USB cable with ferrite must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ...
Page 38 Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment Version Update: R1.0 Will be MP version. 1/Nov, 2012 ...