Reconyx HyperFire HC500 Instruction Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 ..30 XV. Copyright & Trademark Information ........31 ©RECONYX, Inc.
Page 3: Camera Overview
Camera Overview Congratulations on purchasing a RECONYX™ camera. RECONYX™ has 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 Specifications
Conformal Coated Included Electronics Wireless Trigger and IR Illumination Extender, External Customization Power and Trigger Jacks, Options Focal Distance, Telephoto (additional charges may lens, Custom Motion Detector apply) Lens, Custom Colors, other modifications available Warranty 1 year 2 years ©RECONYX, Inc.
Page 5 Once your image data is specified you can easily export your data for further analysis using other software systems. In addition, the “RECONYX™ Professional Configuration software” allows advanced programming of your Professional Series camera, with a near infinite combination of settings available.
Page 6: Hyperfire Controls & Parts Diagram
PIR Motion Loop Detector Backlit LCD Status/Menu Panel Weatherproof Gasket - Card In Use (Status Light) - Left/Right Menu Buttons Battery - OK Button Bays - Low Battery (Status Light) SD Card Slot WARRANTY SEAL On/Off Power Switch ©RECONYX, Inc.
Page 7: Batteries & Memory Cards
 Check that the breathable vent underneath the latch has not been damaged.  Be sure 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 Battery Specifications and Installation Your RECONYX HyperFire™ camera runs on twelve AA-cell batteries. We highly recommend using either Energizer Ultimate Lithium™ batteries or high- ® quality NiMH Rechargeable batteries in your camera. Alkaline batteries do not provide as much power as Lithium or NiMH batteries and they are adversely affected by both hot and cold weather, so we do not recommend alkaline batteries.
Page 9 30,000 * High temperatures can reduce run time with Alkaline and NiMH batteries by 50% or more. TIP: You can purchase 1.5V Lithium batteries as well as RECONYX certified NiMH rechargeable batteries and chargers at www.reconyx.com. Your camera will display the status of multiple battery types;...
Page 10 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...
Page 12: Setup & Programming
(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 15 Camera Info – The camera will display 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 SEC, 3 sec, 5 sec, or 10 sec Quiet Period – DELAY, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min or 5 min Time Lapse – To control your camera’s time lapse photography, select the starting and ending times, and the interval between pictures taken. ©RECONYX, Inc.
Page 17 Use Defaults – Remove any changes you’ve made to your camera’s settings and restore the factory default settings (shown above in RED CAPITAL letters). Main Menu – Go back to the Main menu. Programming Professional Series Camera Traps www.reconyx.com...
Page 18 CONFIG software will be overwritten with the settings you select on the camera. NOTE: Your new MapView™ software is fully compatible with older 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™...
Page 19: Mounting Your Camera
Mounting Your Camera Your RECONYX™ HyperFire™ camera can be mounted to a RECONYX™ VersaMount™, ThunderBolt™, or camera tripod by utilizing the threaded insert on the back of the camera housing. The camera may also be mounted to a tree by using the included adjustable bungee cord (shown below).
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 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.
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.
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 It is important to keep in mind that there are other factors that can also affect the ability of your camera to detect motion. Wind can have a detrimental effect. Body heat from an animal can be quickly dispersed away from the animal on a 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 and do not always run well (even if they are advertised as fast). RECONYX™ certified memory cards are available at www.reconyx.com...
Page 29: Warranty, Fcc, And Safety Information
RECONYX™ Limited Software Warranty ™ Software products are licensed to Buyer under the terms of the applicable RECONYX software license (contained within installation programs). If Buyer wishes to review the ™...
Page 30  When using desiccant, the following precautions should be followed: Keep desiccant out of reach of children. Desiccant may cause eye or skin irritation; seek medical assistance for further treatment,  Check your state/local laws concerning the use of this product. ©RECONYX, Inc.
Page 31: 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 32: 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 ...

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