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Outdooree R8
A Digital Infrared 8MP
Scouting / Surveillance Camera
User's Manual

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  • Page 1 Outdooree R8 A Digital Infrared 8MP Scouting / Surveillance Camera User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX 1. Introduction...............4 2. Parts and controls ID..........5 3. Installing Batteries and SD card......6 4. Using and Programming the Outdooree R8..11 4.1 Set Camera Mode ........14 4.2 Restore Factory Default Settings....15 4.3 Set Clock.............16 4.4 Set time stamp...........17 4.5 Set TV Output..........18 4.6 Format SD Card.........19...
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    LEDs for night time illumination, so that it delivers clear photos or videos (in black & white) even in the dark, and it can take color photos or videos under sufficient daylight. The Outdooree R8 is designed for outdoor use and is completely weatherproof. 4   ...

  • Page 6: Parts And Controls Id

    Parts and Controls Identification a. Packing Contents The following items are included with your new Outdooree R8: USB cable, TV cable, and attachment strap. b. Controls The Outdooree R8 provides the following connections for external devices: USB port, SD card slot, TV Out, and external DC power in (Fig.

  • Page 7: Installing Batteries And Sd Card

    INSTALLING THE BATTERIES and SD CARD Before you begin learning how to use your Outdooree R8, you will first need to install a set of batteries and insert an SD card. Although that may only take you a minute, there are...
  • Page 8 Loading Batteries After opening the two latches on the right side of the Outdooree R8, you will see a small cord with a loop; pull the cord to open the battery compartment. The Outdooree R8 has eight battery slots. Starting at the top of the battery...
  • Page 9 Optionally, you can connect an external 6V DC power source to the “DC In” jack at the bottom of the Outdooree R8. It is recommended to use a power source with a current output greater than 1000mA. However, during bright...
  • Page 10 Be sure the cameras power switch is turned off before installing batteries or SD card!!!!!!! The Outdooree R8 has 32MB of internal memory, which can hold only about 25 photos (@ 5MP resolution). This is handy for testing and getting familiar with the camera, but you...
  • Page 11 SETUP mode will have a “lock” symbol inside it if the card is locked). Formatting the SD card by using the Outdooree R8 “Format” parameter before using it for the first time is recommended, especially when a card has been used in other devices (see “4.6 Format SD Card”...

  • Page 12: Using And Programming The Outdooree R8

    Using Programming Outdooree R8 Once you’ve prepared your Outdooree R8 by properly installing batteries and a SD card, you could simply take it outside, strap it to a tree, switch it on and leave. The camera will...
  • Page 13 THE OFF, ON, AND SETUP MODES Outdooree three basic operational modes: - OFF mode: Power switch in the OFF position. - ON mode: Power switch in the ON position (LCD screen is off.) - SETUP mode: Power switch at SETUP position (LCD screen is on).
  • Page 14 SETUP mode In the SETUP mode you can check and change the settings of the Outdooree R8 with the help of its built-in LCD (or a monitor connected to the TV out jack). Moving the power switch to...

  • Page 15: Set Camera Mode

    move the switch to OFF and then push it up to SETUP again. 4.1 Set Camera mode (video or still images) a. With batteries and SD card installed and the camera in the OFF position; slide the power switch to the “SETU” position. b.

  • Page 16: Restore Factory Default Settings

    4.2 Restore Factory Default settings a. Restoring the factory default settings will remove any previous settings you have saved. b. If you are already in the “MENU” skip to step “e” c. With batteries and SD card installed and the camera in the OFF position; slide the power switch to the “SETUP”...

  • Page 17: Set Clock

    4.3 Set Clock a. If you are already in the “MENU” skip to step “d” b. With batteries and SD card installed and the camera in the OFF position; slide the power switch to the “SETUP” position. c. Press the MENU button d.

  • Page 18: Set Time Stamp

    m. Use “RIGHT” arrow to move highlighted box to day n. Use “UP” and “DOWN” buttons to change the current day o. Press “OK” to save settings p. Date settings will disappear and the “Set Clock” screen will reappear, the date and time is now saved.

  • Page 19: Set Tv Output

    e. Use “UP” and “DOWN” arrows to choose On or Off. “On” will place the date and time on the lower portion of all pictures and the first frame of videos f. Press “OK” to save setting. g. If you need to make additional changes, proceed to those steps now.

  • Page 20: Format Sd Card

    the “UP” and “DOWN” arrows to select the appropriate TV Output. f. Press “OK” to save setting. g. If you need to make additional changes, proceed to those steps now. If you are done making the changes you want, press “MENU” and turn the camera off until you are ready to put the camera into action.

  • Page 21: Set Sensitivity Level

    b. With batteries and SD card installed and the camera in the OFF position; slide the power switch to the “SETUP” position. c. Press the MENU button d. Press the LEFT arrow button until “Format” appears at the top of the screen. e.
  • Page 22 higher the sensitivity the easier the camera triggers. a. If you are already in the “MENU” skip to step “d” b. With batteries and SD card installed and the camera in the OFF position; slide the power switch to the “SETUP” position. c.

  • Page 23: Set Interval

    4.8 Set Interval Note: The interval setting controls how often the camera can trigger, i.e.: a 1 minute interval will cause the camera to only trigger every 1 minute even if there are animals present. This allows the user to eliminate unnecessary pictures.

  • Page 24: Set Video Length

    until you are ready to put the camera into action. 4.9 Set video length a. If you are already in the “MENU” skip to step “d” b. With batteries and SD card installed and the camera in the OFF position; slide the power switch to the “SETUP”...

  • Page 25: Set Video Resolution

    4.10 Set video resolution a. If you are already in the “MENU” skip to step “d” b. With batteries and SD card installed and the camera in the OFF position; slide the power switch to the “SETUP” position. c. Press the MENU button d.

  • Page 26: Set Burst Mode/Capture Number

    4.11 burst mode/capture number a. If you are already in the “MENU” skip to step “d” b. With batteries and SD card installed and the camera in the OFF position; slide the power switch to the “SETUP” position. c. Press the MENU button d.

  • Page 27: Set Image Resolution

    4.12 Set Image resolution a. If you are already in the “MENU” skip to step “d” b. With batteries and SD card installed and the camera in the OFF position; slide the power switch to the “SETUP” position. c. Press the MENU button d.

  • Page 28: Sensing Angle And Distance Test

    “ON”. When setting up the Outdooree R8 for scouting game or other outdoor applications, you must be sure to mount it in place correctly and securely. We recommend mounting the Outdooree R8 on a sturdy tree with a diameter of about 6-12 in.
  • Page 29 Outdooree R8. To perform the test: - Switch the Outdooree R8 to the SETUP mode. - Make movements in front of the camera at several positions within the area where you expect the game or subjects to be. Try different distances and angles from the camera.

  • Page 30: Switching On The Camera

    LED (red) (Fig 3) will blink for about 10 seconds. This gives you time to close and lock the front cover of the Outdooree R8 and then walk away. During this time, the motion indicator LED will blink red continuously. After...
  • Page 31 (or videos) from the device. Connect a TV monitor or a viewing device (such as a digital picture frame) that has a standard composite video input (RCA jack) to the Outdooree R8’s “TV Out” mini jack using the supplied cable. Then: 30   ...
  • Page 32 Put the power switch in SETUP mode (switch to OFF first). Press the OK key. The most recently captured image will be shown on the video monitor. For video clips, press the SHOT (RIGHT) key to start playing, press again to stop.
  • Page 33 -Press the MENU key. You will see the first “Delete” screen, which lets you selects the option to delete only the currently displayed photo/ video, or all photos/videos (see below). -Highlight the “Delete Current” or “Delete All” option, then press OK. -Next, select “Yes”...
  • Page 34 convenient, you may find it easier to just take the card out. By removing the SD card (swapping it for a new empty card if you like) and taking it to your home or campsite to view the images by using an SD card “reader” (user supplied) connected to your computer (some computers and TVs have a built in SD card slot), you can leave the camera in place...
  • Page 35 (with suffix .asf or .avi). * Video files may require additional software for viewing on a Mac. The Outdooree R8 supports 3 kinds of file system formats, FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32. The default value is FAT16 to save photos and videos. Here are some related notes: •...
  • Page 36 SD card with the Outdooree R8 or in your computer first and then insert the card into your Outdooree R8 and try again. • The default file system format of the Outdooree FAT16, which most computers can read. If you format an SD card for the Outdooree R8 in your computer, you should choose the file system format FAT16.
  • Page 37 (right). On all Windows OS, the Outdooree R8 will also be listed as a “Removable Disk” if you open the “My Computer” window (on Macs, an icon will appear on your desktop).

  • Page 38: Trouble Shooting/Faq's

    Trash to “eject” it before disconnecting.) The .jpg standard files from the Outdooree R8 may be viewed and edited with any photo software you choose to use. The video files may be viewed with Windows Media...
  • Page 39 8 Lithium AA batteries in all Outdooree R8 cameras to obtain maximum battery life. 3. Make sure that the power switch was turned to the ON position and that the camera was not left in SETUP mode while in the field.
  • Page 40 6. If you have used an SD card in another device before inserting it in your Outdooree R8, you should try formatting the card using the “Format” parameter in SETUP mode (make sure you have backed up any important files first, as formatting will erase all previous files) (See 4.6 Format SD Card).
  • Page 41 1-4 with no “gaps”. We recommend using 8 new alkaline or lithium AA batteries in all Outdooree R8 cameras. 2. Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly, observing proper polarity. Always...
  • Page 42 Still Photo and/or Video Quality Problems a. Night photos or videos appear too dark 1. Check the battery indicator icon to see if battery power is full. The flash will stop operating near the end of the battery life. 2. You will get the best results when the subject is within the ideal flash range, no farther than 45’...
  • Page 43 1. Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other light sources during the day, as this may cause the auto exposure to produce darker results. c. Night photos or videos appear too bright 1. You will get the best results when the subject is within the ideal flash range, no closer than 6’...
  • Page 44 2. If this is seen on a consistent basis, then the sensor may need servicing. Please contact Outdooree customer service. Short video clips—not recording to the length set 1. Check to make sure that the SD card is not full.
  • Page 45 Date/Time Stamp not appearing on images 1. Make sure that “Time Stamp” parameter is set to “On”. Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest 1. Check the “Sensor Level” (PIR sensitivity) parameter setting. For warm environmental conditions, set the Sensor Level to “High” and for cold weather use, set the sensor for “Low”.
  • Page 46 PIR Sensor LED Flashes/Doesn’t Flash 1. When the camera is in the SETUP mode, a special LED on the front of the camera will flash when it senses motion. This is for setup purposes only and will help the user aim the camera.
  • Page 47 b. LCD screen shows a faint black line after turning from “SETUP” to “ON”. 1. The LCD will turn off when you slide the switch to the “ON” position. In some cases, this black line will appear and then fade in about 1 second.

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    10. Technical Specifications Image Sensor 5 Megapixel Color CMOS Maximum Pixel Size 3264x2448 (8MP) Lens F=3.1; FOV=50°; Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at night) IR-Flash Range 36’-45’ (12m-15m) Display Screen Color Display: 32x42mm (2”) Memory Card SD or SDHC Card, Maximum capacity 32GB Internal RAM 32MB Picture Size...
  • Page 49 B. OUTDOOREE provides a 1 year warranty with this product against manufacturing defects or workmanship, if your camera fails to function under normal use within the 1 year time frame, OUTDOOREE will repair or replace the camera with no charge. Improper use of the camera resulting in damage is not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 50 - Fast 1 second trigger speed - 3MP, 5MP or 8MP picture size (adjustable) - Operates from -4F to 140F (-20℃ to 60℃) - Threaded insert for tripod mounting - 1 year limited warranty *for more info visit www.outdooree.com  ...

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