TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information........................2 1.1 Features..........................2 1.2 Application..........................2 1.3 Illustration...........................3 Quick Start ............................6 2.1 Insert SIM Card........................6 2.2 Load Batteries ........................6 2.3 Insert SD Card........................6 2.4 Enter Test Mode ........................7 2.5 Enter Live Mode .........................8 2.6 Advantages of Prep Sensors....................8 Advanced Settings...........................9 3.1 Parameter Settings.......................9 3.2 File Format........................11 3.3 Set up Camera on PC ......................13 3.4 Set up MMS Function on PC ....................15 3.5 Camera Working with MMS .....................16 3.6 View Local MNOP Name and Signal Strength on TFT display........17 Ltl5210M Series Products......................20 4.1 Parts...........................20 4.2 Models for Purchase......................20 Important Information.........................21 5.1 Prevent From ShortCircuits .....................21 5.2 Power Supply and Battery Box..................21 5.3 SD Card..........................21 5.4 Auto Adjustment on Video Length ...................21 5.5 850nm and 940nm IR LED....................22 5.6 Mount on Tripod .......................22 5.7 FAQs on MMS Function....................23 Firmware Upgrades ........................24 6.1 Firmware Upgrades......................24...
General Information GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction The Ltl Acorn M Series (Model Ltl5210MC and Ltl5210MM) are the second generation of our Ltl5210 scouting camera. Bundled with the MMSmodule (Multimedia Messaging Service) battery box (Part # LTLMM), the standard scouting camera (Part # Ltl5210M) can be upgraded to work as a remote cellular camera. With its highly sensitive Passive InfraRed (PIR) sensor, the camera detects the sudden change of ambient temperature caused by moving game in a region of interest (ROI), triggers to take pictures/videos, and sends the images via GSM network to ...
General Information · Automatically send text alert when battery power level goes low · Check cellular signal information on the builtin TFT display in the field · All MMS pictures, as well as the original ones, saved on SD card · Internal antenna design makes the camera portable while still emitting strong signal · Operates globally via GSM/GPRS network. Supports four bands: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz. 1.2 Application · Trail camera for hunting · Animal or event observation · Motiontriggered security camera, for home, office and community · All other indoor/outdoor surveillance where invasion evidence needed 1.3 Illustration · Figure 1.1 shows the front view of the camera (Part # Ltl5210M) · Figure 1.2 shows the bottom view of the camera (Part # Ltl5210M) · Figure 1.3 shows the back view of the camera (Part # Ltl5210M) and front view of the battery box (Part # LTLBM1 or LTLMM1) 3 ...
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General Information Figure 1.1: Front View of Ltl5210M Figure 1.2: Bottom View of Ltl5210M 4 ...
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General Information The camera provides the following connections for external devices: USB 2.0 port, SD card slot, TV out jack, and external DC power in jack. The 3way Power/Mode Switch is used to select the main operation modes: OFF, ON and TEST. To power up the camera, install four NEW highperformance alkaline or lithium AA batteries in the camera. FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE, WE RECOMMEND USING ENERGIZER LITHIUM AA BATTERIES. To achieve longer infield life, always install the additional battery box which contains four more AA batteries. (Please reference Appendix III: Instruction on Installing Battery Box) Figure 1.3: Back View of Ltl5210M and Front View of Battery Box CAUTION: If you are not using the camera for an extended period of time, it is highly recommended that you remove the batteries from the camera to avoid possible acid leak that may damage the camera which would void the warranty. 5 ...
Quick Start QUICK START 2.1 Insert SIM Card (Only for Model Ltl5210MM) You need to purchase the SIM card from your local Mobile Phone Network Operators (MPNO), making sure they provide Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). Ask them for the relevant information to configure the MMS settings on your camera. (Please reference 3.4 Set up MMS Function on PC in the Advanced Operation section.) Open the battery compartment cover, slide the SIM card in the slot and lock it. Figure 21 MMSmodule Battery Box 2.2 Load Batteries To install batteries on the camera (Part # Ltl5210M), please follow the instructions below. · Open the bottom cover by pulling down the lock hole. · Push the cover of the battery compartment and release. It will pop out. · Install 4 AA batteries. Make sure the polarity matches the sign on the cover. · ...
Quick Start slot, please make sure the writeprotect switch on the side of the SD card is off (NOT in the Lock position). The supported memory capacity is up to 32GB. If you use a card capable of above 32GB, make sure you test it before putting the camera in use. Figure 22 CAUTION: ALWAYS SWITCH THE CAMERA TO OFF MODE BEFORE YOU INSTALL OR REMOVE THE BATTERIES OR THE SD CARD. 2.4 Enter Test Mode Switch to the TEST position to enter the Test mode. In this mode you can take pictures or video clips like a regular digital camera, or enter the Menu to set up parameters. On the keypad there are four shortcut functional keys (see Figure 23) working as below: Figure 23 · Press the key to set the camera to shoot video clips. · Press the key to set the camera to take still pictures. · Press the key to manually trigger the shutter. A photo or video (depending SHOT on the camera setting) will be taken and saved to the SD card. If the display shows CARD PROTECTED when you press the SHOT key, switch the power OFF, remove the SD card and slide its writeprotect switch to off. · Press the REPLAY key to review/playback photos/videos on the LCD screen, or a connected TV monitor. Use and key to navigate. The MENU on the keypad allows you to program the camera to work the way you want. Please make reference to 3.1 Parameter Settings in the Advanced Operation section. 7 ...
Quick Start Under the test mode, one useful function you would like is testing the work area of the PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor, specifically the sensing angle and distance. To perform the test: · First strap the camera on a tree aiming the region of interest (ROI). · Walk slowly from one side of the ROI to the other parallel to the camera. Try different distances and angles from the camera. · If the Motion Indicator flashes blue, it indicates the position from where you are detected by one of the side Prep PIR sensors. If the Motion Indicator flashes red, it indicates the position from where you are captured by the main PIR sensor. By doing this test, you can find the best placement when mounting and aiming the Ltl Acorn camera. In general, you are recommended to place the camera 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) above the ground.
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Quick Start In the case the game browses only in the PIR area of the prep sensors, to avoid the camera being powered on constantly, the system is designed to work in the following way: If the game does not enter the PIR area of the main sensor and therefore not trigger the main sensor, the camera will power off after 3 seconds. If the trigger events consecutively happened twice only in the PIR area of the prep sensors, the camera will not be activated by the side prep sensors, but only by the main sensor. So later on when the game enters the PIR area of the main sensor eventually, since it is not in fast movement, the picture will by all means capture the whole body of the game based on our standard 1.2 second response time. 9 ...
Advanced Settings ADVANCED SETTINGS The Ltl Acorn trail camera comes with preset manufacturer settings. You can change the settings to meet your requirements. Please make sure the camera is in the test mode. 3.1 Parameter Settings Press MENU key to enter/exit the menu. Press , to move the marker, , change the setting, and to confirm the change. Always remember to press to save the change. Otherwise you will lose your new setting. Parameter Settings Description (Bold = default) Mode Camera, Select whether still photos or video clips Video, are taken. In Camera+Video mode, Cam+Video camera first takes photos and then shoots videos immediately. Format Enter All files will be deleted after formatting the SD card. Highly recommend you format the SD card if it has been used previously on other devices. Caution: make sure wanted files on the SD card have been backed up first! Photo Size (affects still Select desired resolution for still photos 5MP, 12MP, 1.3MP ...
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Advanced Settings still photos only) 03 Photos sequence per burst in Camera mode. Please also refer to the Interval parameter. Video Length (affects Avi 10 s, optional from Videos are in AVI format that can be video clips only) 1s to 60s played back on most media players. Select the length of time that the camera Interval 1 Min, optional from 1S to 60M will wait from when the last picture was taken and written in the SD card, until it responds to any new triggers from the PIR sensor. During the selected interval, the camera will not take pictures/videos. This prevents the SD card from filling up with too many redundant images. Normal, High, Low Select the sensitivity of the PIR sensor. Sense Level The High setting suits indoors and environments with little interference, while the Normal/Low suits outdoors and environments with more interference.
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Advanced Settings Time Lapse Off, On If set On, the camera will automatically take photos/videos at the set interval (Note: in this mode, the PIR sensor is disabled). This is helpful when observing coldblooded animals like snakes, or the process of flowering, etc. This feature can work together with Timer feature. The default setting is On. The two side Side PIR On, Off prep PIR sensors provide wider sensing angle and enhance response time. (Reference 2.5 Advantages of Prep Sensors.) However, in some situations you have difficulty removing the interfering branches, or avoiding the sunlight. If so, you have the option to turn off the side sensors. MMS Phone No. Enter Press Enter to input the phone number you want to send MMS to. To input more phone numbers, or to set up email accounts, reference 3.4 Set up MMS Function on PC. In the submenu, you can set the daily number of pictures sent via MMS. 0 stands for Unlimited. 199/Day gives you flexibility sending up to 99 pictures per day The default setting is Off, which turns the...
Advanced Settings 3.2 File Format The SD card stores all original pictures and videos in the folder \DCIM\100IMAGE, and all MMS pictures in the folder \MMS\ with the same filename. Pictures are saved with filenames like IMAG0001.JPG and videos like IMAG0001.AVI. In the OFF mode, you can use the provided USB cable to download the files to a computer. Or you can put the SD card to a SD card reader, plug in a computer, and browse the files on the computer without downloading.
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Advanced Settings Set up the camera based on your need. Click on to retrieve the computer time. Click on to choose the directory to save your settings, usually under the root directory of the SD card (You need to insert the SD card in the SD card reader and plug it in your computer.) Then, click on . A file named menu.dat will be created and saved in the directory you just selected. If you selected a directory other than the SD card, you need to move the menu.dat file to the root directory of the SD card before inserting the card in the camera later on. If you like, you can use the manufacturer default settings by clicking on At this point, if your camera is Model Ltl5210MM, or youve just upgraded your standard scouting camera, Model Ltl5210MC, to Model Ltl5210MM by purchasing the MMSmodule battery box (Part # LTLMM1), skip to 3.4 Set up MMS Function on PC. If your camera is Model Ltl5210MC, the standard scouting camera, youre done with the camera setting. Click on Exit to exit the interface. Retrieve the SD card from the computer and insert it in the camera. Switch to the TEST position to enter the TEST mode. A message will show up on the TFT display, indicating the Camera has been successfully set up. You are set with the camera. 14 ...
Advanced Settings ATTENTION: THE PASSWORD CAN ONLY BE SET UP ON THE CAMERA, NOT ON THE PC. 3.4 Set up MMS Function on PC After you click on Exit on the Camera Setup interface, the following window prompts again: Click on MMS Setup, and you will see the following interface: 15 ...
Advanced Settings First, you need to choose how you like to set up the MMS Mode Auto or Manual. If you choose Auto, then you need to choose the country and the Mobile Phone Network Operator (MPNO). Input the phone number and/or email address youd like the MMS pictures to be sent to. You can enter up to three different phone numbers and/or email accounts. If you choose Manual to manually input all the parameters, you need to contact your Mobile Phone Network Operator (MPNO) to have them provide you all the required information such as URL, APN, Gateway, and Port. Note: The MMS parameters of the major MPNOs in each country have been prestored in the program on the enclosed CD. Youre suggested to choose Auto to let the system to set up the MMS. However, because each local MPNO has their own settings for their MMS service, and those settings can change over time, you may need to acquire the settings from your MPNO if the Auto selected settings fail to work. If you find out those settings have changed according to the information provided by your MPNO, or you have settings from your MPNO that is not on our Operators list, please notify us so we can update our program. Click on to choose the directory to save the settings, usually under the root directory of the SD card (You need to insert the SD card in the SD card reader and plug it in your computer.) Then, click on . A file named menu.dat will be created and saved in the directory you just selected. If you selected a directory other than the SD card, you need to move the menu.dat file to the root directory of the SD card before inserting the SD card in the camera later on. Click on Exit to exit the MMS Setup interface. Retrieve the SD card and insert it in the camera. Switch to the TEST position to enter the TEST mode. A message will show up on the TFT display, indicating the MMS function has been successfully set up. Congratulations! You camera (Model Ltl5210MM) is all set to send color pictures to your cell phone and/or email account every time it is triggered.
Advanced Settings meets the following requirements. · The camera is ON and functions. The SD card has enough space. 8 AA batteries with enough power capacity. The camera is in Cam mode or Cam+Video mode, not Video mode. · SIM card is installed. The MMS service is activated (some MMS services need prepaid balance in the account.) The SIM card is not passwordprotected. · Only when the switch is in OFF position, you install the MMSmodule battery box. · The signal is strong in the field. The recipients phone number and/or email account is entered correctly. You are suggested to take the receiving phone with you and do the sendandreceive test on site. · MMS parameters are set correctly. · The Timer function is OFF. If you have the Timer ON, make sure you are in the specified time period when expecting incoming MMS pictures. · Make sure MMS Status is not set OFF. · The setting is 0, or the daily limit has not been reached. If the daily limit has been reached, you can reset that number on your computer or on the TFT display. Then the daily limit starts to count from No. One. · The camera is stationary while sending MMS pictures. 3.6 View Local MNPO name and Signal Strength on TFT Display You can find your local Mobile Phone Network Operators name and the signal strength on the TFT display on the camera, just like you can see the information on a regular cell phone. Install the SIM card and 8 AA batteries. Make sure the camera is switched in OFF position. Attach the MMSmodule battery box to the camera. Switch to the TEST position. If you like, you can connect the camera to a TV, using provided TV AV IN cable. Wait for one minute and then you will be able to view the MPNO name and the signal strength on the TV. If you dont have an access to a TV, wait for one minute and detach the battery box. Then you can view the information on the TFT display.
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Advanced Settings There are three bars indicating the signal strength. To make the MMS module to work, at least one bar is required. If a code, instead of the MPNO information, shows on the screen, it indicates something is wrong, missing, or going on. Specifically, · SIM: No SIM card or installed incorrectly. · CSQ: No signals. · CREG: SIM card is passwordprotected, or deactivated due to zero balance in the account, or not able to register with the GSM system. · CGREG: Not able to register with GPRS network. · COPS: Searching for the MNPO of the SIM card. Once found, the operators name and the signal strength will show on the screen. If No MM1 shows on the screen, it means the MMSmodule is not found (installed). If your camera is a standard Model Ltl5210MC, then it is OK because your camera is not equipped with MMSmodule battery box. If it is a MMS Model Ltl5210MM, you can take out from the battery box one of the batteries and replace it. Then attach the battery box and recheck the MNPO signal by following the aforementioned steps. Attention:The camera MUST be set in OFF position when attaching the MMSmodule battery box to it. Secure the battery box by locking up the buckle. Otherwise, the MMS 18 ...
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Advanced Settings function may not perform normally. When trying to view the operators name and the signal strength, if you wait less than one minute before detaching the battery box, you will more than likely see one of the codes aforementioned. You need to switch the camera to OFF position, install the battery box securely, wait for one minute, and then try it again. 19 ...
Important Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION 5.1 Prevent From ShortCircuits There are five electric contacts above the TFT display on the camera and five probes above the battery compartment of the battery box, respectively. NEVER touch these electric contacts and probes with any metallic materials. Otherwise it would cause a short circuit and therefore irreversible damage to the camera. 5.2 Power Supply and Battery Box Ltl5210M Series camera can work on up to 12 voltages. The 4 AA batteries in the camera, the 4 AA batteries in the battery box, and the external power supply form a threepath parallel circuit. Each path is isolated from others and does not charge nor discharge others. As a result, the camera can extend its life in the field by being powered by an external solar panel. 5.3 SD Card There are plenty of different brand SD cards on the market. We tested on our camera as many brands as we can. However, we cannot guarantee every brand SD card will work compatibly with our camera. Please format the SD card on the camera before use. If it doesnt work, please try another brand SD card. 5.4 Auto Adjustment on Video Length To extend the battery life, you are strongly suggested to use 8 AA alkaline batteries when having the camera running in Video mode or Cam+Video mode. Compared to products of its kind on the market, our camera takes thirty percent more fulllength video clips. Besides that, when battery power gets low, our camera automatically shortens the video length so as to 21 ...
Important Information take more clips of more events. As a result, the total number of video clips doubles, even triples that of products of its kind, which provides users with more useful records. Note: Our camera performs at extreme cold environment as low as 30°C (22°F), in which the battery power capacity deteriorates drastically. Therefore, the number of video clips decreases accordingly. 5.5 850nm and 940nm IR LED There are two selects of IR LED on the Ltl5210M series camera, 850nm and 940nm. The former provides up to 65foot flash range whereas the latter up to 30foot flash range. The benefit of 940nm IR LED, however, is it emits very lowglow flash that is almost invisible from 5 feet away. 5.6 Mount on Tripod The camera can be mounted on a 1/4" tripod. CAUTION: To avoid breakage, always turn the knob in position to secure the bottom cover. 22 ...
Important Information 5.7 FAQs on MMS Function · I set up a new receiving phone number. But the MMS pictures are still being sent to the old number. What should I do? Switch the camera OFF. Wait for at least two minutes. Then switch it ON. Or, switch the camera OFF. Take one battery out of the MMSmodule battery box, and then reinstall it. · Why did it take so long to receive the MMS pictures / why didnt I receive any MMS pictures? The signal was too weak. Or the batteries ran out. · I programmed the camera to constantly take pictures. But some pictures were not sent to my phone. How? The Ltl5210M series camera is designed to constantly send MMS pictures to the recipients phone. However, if the signal is too weak, it may not work stably. · Why did I receive some pictures with partial image, and some with red X? The camera was in motion when sending pictures. Or the signal was unstable. · I was pretty sure the battery was quite low. But I didnt get any text alert. Why? The camera assumes you install new batteries when you start the camera. It tracks the usage of the batteries and texts you when the power is low. However, if you replace the present batteries with some used ones in a point before receiving a text alert, the camera will get confused and not send a text alert later on. · My cell phone shows strong signal. Why does the display on the camera not show the MPNOs name or signal? Take one of the batteries out from the battery box, and then replace it. Reattach the box to the camera, tighten it, and switch to TEST mode. Wait for about 45 60 seconds, and the check the signal. · I just installed the upgrading firmware. Do I need to reset up the camera and the MMS function? Yes. After you upgrade the camera, all previous settings of the camera and the MMS are gone. You need to run the setup.exe file on the enclosed CD to set up the camera again. Refer to 3.3 Setup Camera on PC and 3.4 Setup MMS on PC. 23 ...
Firmware Upgrades FIRMWARE UPGRADES 6.1 Firmware Upgrades The manufacturer reserves the right to upgrade the camera and the firmware. Follow the steps below to implement the upgrades: · Back up the contents on the SD card on your computer. · Install batteries and the SD card in the camera. · Format the SD card on the camera. · Retrieve the SD card and plug it in your computer (SD card reader may needed). Copy and paste the FW5210A.bin file in the root directory of the SD card. (Consult with the national distributor if there is an upgrade available and where to download it.) · Retrieve the SD card and insert it back in the camera. Switch to TEST. A message will show up on the display indicating the upgrade file has been installed successfully.
Warranty Information TWOYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY We take great pride in our products. We always stand behind our promises. We provide a leading warranty term and service. Buying a Ltl Acorn product, you are covered under a TWO YEAR limited warranty. We guarantee our products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of TWO years after registered date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damages caused by consumers misuse, abuse, or improper handling or installation, by user installed batteries, or by repairs attempted by someone other than our authorized technicians. In the event of a defect under this warranty, we will, at our option, repair your camera or replace it with the same or comparable model free of charge, provided the product is returned postage paid. This warranty only extends to the original retail buyer from our authorized dealer. Purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original purchase is required to receive warranty benefits. The warranty on any replacement product provided under the original warranty shall be for the remaining portion of the warranty period applicable to the original product. This warranty extends solely to failures due to defects in materials or workmanship under normal use. It does not cover normal wear of the product. Please contact our tech support department to determine the nature of the problem before you return a Ltl Acorn product under this warranty for repair or exchange. 25 ...
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Appendix I: Technical Specification Appendix I: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Model Parameters Ltl5210MC Ltl5210MM 5 Mega Pixels Color CMOS Yes Image Sensor 2560x1920 Yes Max. Pixel Size F=3.1; FOV=52°; Auto IRCut Yes Lens IR Flash 65 Feet/20 Meters; 30 Feet/10 Meters on Yes Lowglow Flash 48x35mm(2.36"); 480(RGB)*234DOT; Yes LCD Screen 16.7M Color 6 Keys Yes Operation Keypad SD Card (8MB ~ 32GB) Yes Memory ...
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Appendix I: Technical Specification 0 ~ 3 Email addresses Upgradable MMS Email LowBattery SMS Battery Low text alert sent Upgradable Alert 4xAA; Expandable to 8xAA Yes Power Supply Plug Size: 4.0x1.7 Yes External DC 6 ~ 12V (1 ~ 2A) Power Supply 0.4mA Yes Standby Current 3~6 Months(4xAA~8xAA) Yes Standby Time Auto Power Off Auto power off in 2 minutes if no keypad Yes input 150mA (+350mA when IR LED lights up) Yes Power Consumption 4.2~4.3V Yes Low Battery Alert ...
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