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Digital Trail Camera
w/Night Vision
Appareil photo numérique de sentiers
avec vision nocturne
Instruction Manual
Manuel D’instructions
Model#: 119215C
English / Français
Lit# 93-0587/04-10
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English
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Page Index Introduction 5 Parts Identification 6 Battery and SD Card Installation 8 Camera Setup 9 Setting the Year, Date & Time 9 Setting Camera/Video Mode and Resolution 10 Setting the Delay Time 11 Checking the # of Stored Photo/Video Files 12 Formatting the SD Card 12 Camera Operation 13 Mount the Camera 13 Power on the Camera 13 Test the Coverage Area 14 Secure the Camera 14 Viewing the Photos and Videos 15 Glossary 16 Specificatio
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IMPORTANT NOTE Congratulations on your purchase of one of the best trail cameras on the market! Tasco is very proud of this little unit and we are sure you will be pleased with it as well. We appreciate your business and want to earn your trust. Please refer to the notes below and the instructions in this manual to ensure that you are completely satisfied with this product. If your Tasco Trail Cam does not seem to be functioning properly or if you are having photo/video quality issues, p
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Tasco 119215C digital trail camera. This trail camera is designed to record the activity of wildlife in the outdoors with its still image and movie modes and weatherproof, rugged construction. This trail cam model features a compact, portable size and an extra long battery life. Main Features: • 2.1MP digital sensor • Compact Size (120mm*94mm*46mm) • Long Battery Life (Up to 6 months) • Trigger Time=1 second • Automatic IR Filter •
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Parts and Controls Guide PIR Motion Sensor Camera Padlock Lens Hole Infrared LED Array Tripod Socket Front of Camera PIR Light Indicator Sensor (Setup Mode Only IR LED Array Detail 6
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Parts and Controls Guide USB Port LCD Display Power Switch SD Card Slot Battery Compartment Control Panel (Front Opened) Control Panel Detail 7
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BATTERY and SD CARD INSTALLATION The Tasco 119215C Digital Scouting Camera is designed to operate using 4 AA batteries. We recommend using Lithium (for longest life) or Alkaline batteries. NOTE: Always set the power switch to the OFF position when installing or removing batteries. Please make sure the batteries are inserted correctly, as indicated inside the battery compartment. Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-) will damage the camera. Memory Your 119215C Digital Scouting Camera has a m
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CAMERA SETUP The initial setup process for your trail camera is very easy. Turn on the unit and then press the “SETUP” button. The display icons/indicators (shown below) will blink in turn to indicate which type of setting you are making, beginning with “DATE”. Press “UP” or “DOWN” to go to the next setup item. Press the “OK” button to confirm a specific menu setting when it is blinking. After you have completed making the settings for all menu items (or after going back in to change a set
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CAMERA SETuP (continued) to confirm the month setting you’ve made. Next, set the Date: • Press “UP” or “DOWN” to select a date between 01-31, Press “OK” to confirm. Next, set the Year: • Press “UP” or “DOWN” to select a year between 10-30 (2010-2030), Press “OK” to confirm. Set Time • The “TIME” indicator (#2) will blink next (after you confirm the DATE/ YEAR settings). Press “OK” to confirm you want to set it. • The first two digits of the 4 digit display indicate the hour (HH) and t
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CAMERA SETuP (continued) If you select the “Photo” mode icon (#4) then press “OK”: • The LCD will blink the alternating indicators “1P” (single photo taken per trigger event) and “3P” (sequence of 3 photos taken per trigger event). Press “UP” or “DOWN” to select the setting you prefer, then press “OK” to confirm. • Next, the LCD will display “LoHI” which sets the resolution for the still photos. “Lo” represents 3.0MP (the resolution of the sensor) and “HI” represents is 5.0MP (via softwa
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CAMERA SETuP (continued) (Only) if you selected “00” for the minutes setting, the last two digits will blink ,and you can set a delay time in seconds (this is not available if you selected from “01” to “60” minutes). • Press “UP” or “DOWN” to change the value (Range from 05-59 seconds), press “OK” to confirm. Next (last item in the Setup menu), you will see the SD card icon (#7) blink. You can now check the number of files on your SD card, and format it if desired. 4. Checking the # of S
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CAMERA OPERATION Once your camera has been setup, you are ready to begin using it to capture photos of wildlife activity in the area you choose to locate it. Just follow these steps: 1. Mount the Camera It is recommended that you mount the camera about 4 or 5 feet (1.2~1.5 meters) off the ground, with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle. It’s best to avoid mounting the camera facing east or west as the rising and setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed ima
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CAMERA OPERATION (continued) The PIR indicator light below the lens will blink when you have entered the coverage area. Adjust the camera position as needed and repeat the test until the desired coverage area is achieved. Press the SETUP button again when you are finished using the test mode- the camera will be “sleeping” and waiting for the PIR sensor to trigger the first photo or video capture. 4. Secure the Camera A standard padlock may be used in the camera’s lock hole to secure it and
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VIEWING THE PHOTOS and VIDEOS After your camera has been operating for awhile, you will of course want to review the photos and/or videos it has been capturing. This can be done by either of two methods, according to your preference or the availability of accessory equipment: using an SD Card Reader Push the SD card in slightly to release it then pull it out gently. Put the SD card into any of the widely available SD card readers (either a dedicated SD card reader or “multi-card reader” that
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GLOSSARY PIR (Passive Infrared Sensor): Senses motion like a typical security motion detector. Requires infrared energy (heat) in addition to motion to trigger the sensor to help limit detection to live animals (rather than leaves, etc). Camera Delay: Time elapsed between photos while events are sensed and recorded. You should set this based on wildlife activity in the area. Moon Phase: The activity level of some animals seems to be related to the phases of the moon. The trail cam has a feat
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Technical Specifications Model Number 119215C Image Sensor Type 1/2 Inch CMOS Effective Resolution 2.1 Megapixels Effective Focal Length 7.6 mm Lens Aperture f/2.8 IR Filter Automatic IR Filter Display Backlit LCD PIR Sensor Yes Trigger Speed 1 second Number of IR LED 15 LEDs Max Night Vision Lighting Distance 30 feet (10 meters) Storage SD Card up to 16 GB Capacity PIR Indicator Yes (Setup mode only) Adjustable Delay Time Range 5~ 59 second, 1~ 10mins (default 10S) Selectable Image Resolution 2
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Troubleshooting / FAQ Battery life is shorter than expected 1. Battery life will vary with operating temperature and the number of images taken over time. Typically, the Trail Cam will be able to capture several thousand images before the batteries die. 2. Check to make sure you have used new alkaline or lithium batteries. Tasco recommends using 4 Energizer® Lithium AA batteries in this Trail Cam to obtain maximum battery life. 3. Make sure that the power switch was turned to the “On” positi
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Troubleshooting / FAQ Camera won’t power up 1. Make sure that you have installed all 4 batteries in the battery compartment. Tasco recommends using 4 Energizer® Lithium AA batteries in this Trail Cam. 2. Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly, observing proper polarity. Always place the negative (flat) end of each battery in contact with the spring side of its slot inside the camera. Still Photo and/or Video Quality Problems 1. Night photos or videos appear too dark a. Try
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Troubleshooting / FAQ 5. Photos with streaked subject a. In some cases with low lighting conditions and fast moving subjects, the 7MP resolution setting may not perform as well as the 5MP setting. b. If you have multiple images where fast moving subjects produce streaks on the photo, try the 5MP setting instead. 6. Red , green or blue color cast a. Under certain lighting conditions, the sensor can become confused resulting in poor color images. b. If this is seen on a consistent bas
