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MB500
User Manual
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HCO MB500 User Manual

Vigilant Hunter®
Instruction Manual
Model: MB500
GSM Cellular Camera Model
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING CAMERA
Thank you for Purchasing your UWAY Camera
Item Check List
Camera  USB cable  Nylon mounting strap  Warranty Card
Needed for Operation
Twelve (12) AA Lithium/Alkaline or NiMH
Rechargeable Batteries
SD or SDHC Card (up to 32G)  GSM Cellular SIM Card (for cellular mode)
*It is recommended to use Lithium or High Quality NiMH in MB500 camera to maximize camera performance and battery life.
SPECIAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
CAMERA:
The camera has been finely tuned. Avoid dropping and physical shock. The camera is designed for typical weather conditions. It is not waterproof for use underwater. Carefully clean debris from camera lens, PIR, and LED platform. Avoid use of cleaning solvents. The camera contains precise electronic equipment. Do not attempt to open camera case yourself. Condensation may form on lens and electrical components when bringing into warm room from cold. To avoid this, first place camera inside a sealed plastic bag before bringing into warm room temperature. If condensation forms, remove SD card and batteries until camera is dry. Remove batteries when storing camera. Removing batteries from the camera during storage reduces the risk of battery acid leakage and battery drain. Do not mix old and new batteries together in the camera. LCD SCREEN: Avoid exposing screen to direct sunlight or at high temperatures as LCD damage may occur.
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SIM Slot
Padlock
Hole
Snap
Lock
Control Buttons: Up, Down, Left, Right Menu, OK ON/OFF/SETUP
Battery Compartment
Padlock
Hole
Ports & Slots: DC 6V Port USB Port
Snap
Lock
SD Card Slot
Color Display
Antennae
CELLULAR INFORMATION: This camera contains a GSM cellular module to transmit pictures directly from the
camera to your cellular phone and/or email address. It supports MMS/SMS/E-mail via GSM network. It supports four network bands: 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, and 1900MHz.
A SIM card from a GSM provider is required to transmit photos. Photos are transmitted via MMS or GPRS. Cellular charges will apply for sending photos and potentially receiving photos/emails.
Photos are compressed to 640 x 480 resolution to transmit over the network, while the full mega-pixel photo is saved to the SD card for future viewing.
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MOUNTING CAMERA:
This camera is designed to use the UWAY Bracket (sold separately) to obtain maximal mounting versatility. Camera can be securely locked with cable lock (through camera, bracket, or both) or security box (with or without bracket).
Camera can be mounted with nylon strap (included) or security box (sold separately). It is recommended to mount the camera 3 feet high overlooking desired area and ~30
Angle the camera perpendicular to the ground to maximize the IR lighting potential. Mount at 45º degree angle to trails to maximize detection angle. Using UWAY Bracket (sold separately) provides optimal versatility when mounting the camera. UWAY XtendIR (sold separately) will significantly increase night IR lighting distances out to 60-100 feet.
GETTING STARTED SD MEMORY CARD
The camera supports both SD and SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB. The camera does not have any internal memory and will not turn ON without SD card inserted.
1. Open camera
2. Insert SD card with marked side facing front of camera
3. Push gently until card clicks into place
4. Push card again to remove
Note 1: Ensure SD card is NOT in locked position. Note 2: Format SD card in camera before using each time. This will create a file on the
SD card where the camera will save images to. Note 3: It is always recommended to test the SD card by taking some pictures to ensure SD card works properly before leaving camera for extended periods of time.
WARNING: Make sure camera is OFF when adding or removing SD memory card.
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BATTERIES
This camera is designed for Lithium/Alkaline or Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) batteries. An AC to DC power cord (sold separately) can be attached to the bottom port of the camera.
Insert 12 AA batteries while ensuring polarity (+ -) is correctly orientated.
Note: 6V or 9V DC power can be used with or without batteries inserted. External power bypasses the batteries when 6V or 9V power is connected. Solar panels DO NOT charge batteries directly located in the camera.
WARNING: Do not use 12V external battery power as camera damage will occur.
CHECKING BATTERY LEVEL
Battery level can be seen in bottom left corner of viewer screen
TESTING AND WORKING MODES
The camera has two modes: Set Mode and Work Mode.
1. Turn switch to middle position to access SET mode. The camera will enter Live Preview Mode automatically. If the camera beeps, it means either no SD card is inserted or the SD card is not inserted properly. The SD card needs to be inserted or reinserted to continue.
2. Turn switch to far right to access WORKING mode. A blue LED light will blink for 5­10 seconds before the camera is capable of being triggered by motion.
Note: The LCD screen has a built in sleep mode to save power. If LCD screen turns off, you must turn camera OFF and back to SET mode to reset.
MENU OPERATIONS AND SETTINGS MAIN MENU
The Main Menu has 4 menu options: I. Camera Settings, II. GSM Setup, III. GPS Input and VI. Camera Information. Camera Settings will allow you to setup parameters on how you want the camera to function. GSM Setup will assist you in setting up the camera on the network, GPS Input will allow you to tag GPS coordinates to the pictures, and Camera Information will provide a summary of firmware version, photos, and video.
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LIVE PREVIEW
This option allows the user to view in real time what the camera is capturing. Pictures/videos can be captured using the “OK” button while in this mode. This camera is equipped with a Day Color Mode and Night IR Mode while in Live Preview. It is recommended to minimize the use of Night IR Mode to avoid battery depletion.
1. Turn camera to SET mode and LIVE PREVIEW mode is displayed automatically. If you are already in main menu, push MENU button to enter LIVE PREVIEW mode.
PHOTO MODE
a. Push ‘Right arrow’ button (you will see photo icon) b. Push UP Arrow to switch between Day Color and Night IR Mode c. Push OK button to capture pictures
VIDEO MODE
a. Push LEFT Arrow button (you will see video icon) b. Push UP Arrow to switch between Day Color and Night IR Mode c. Push OK button to start and stop video capture
2. Push MENU button to return to menu
PHOTO / VIDEO PLAYBACK
This feature allows the user to view pictures and video stored on the SD card. User can pause, stop, rewind, and fast forward video during playback.
1. During LIVE PREVIEW mode push the DOWN arrow to access PLAYBACK or select PLAYBACK from CAMERA MODE in Camera Settings Menu
2. Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow to select video or picture and push OK to select
3. Pictures display JPG in top right corner while Videos display a film strip icon in top right corner.
4. Follow prompts on bottom of LCD screen while in PLAYBACK mode VIDEOS
a. Push OK to PLAY and PAUSE b. Push UP arrow to delete
PICTURES
a. Push OK to SEND photo over network b. Push UP arrow to delete
5. DOWN arrow returns you to LIVE PREVIEW mode
6. Push MENU button to return to menu when in LIVE PREVIEW mode
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I. CAMERA SETTINGS MENU
CAMERA MODE
This camera can be set to capture still pictures OR video.
1. Select CAMERA MODE
2. Select Capture Image for PHOTO mode, Video Record for VIDEO mode, or Playback using UP or DOWN arrow and push OK to set
PHOTO FORMAT
Picture formatting can be either Normal 4:3 or Wide Screen 16:9.
1. Select PHOTO FORMAT
2. Select NORMAL or WIDE VISION and push OK to set
PHOTO RESOLUTION
Photo resolution can be set at 8MP, 5MP or 3MP.
1. Select PHOTO RESOLUTION
2. Select desired photo resolution and push OK to set
PHOTO BURST This feature allows the camera to take from 1-3 photos in rapid succession following each trigger.
1. Select PHOTO BURST
2. Push OK
3. Select desired number of photos per trigger and push OK to set
VIDEO RESOLUTION Video mode includes High Definition HD 1280 x 720 or VGA 640 x 480.
1. Select VIDEO RESOLUTION
2. Select HD or VGA mode and push OK to set
VIDEO LENGTH Video length can be set in 1 sec increments from (5s – 60s). Longer video lengths will deplete battery power and memory more quickly than lower lengths.
1. Select VIDEO LENGTH
2. Select desired video length and push OK to set
VIDEO SOUND Video sound recording can be turned ON or OFF.
1. Select VIDEO SOUND
2. Select ON or OFF and push OK to set
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QUIET TIME
Also known as, “Time Interval or Delay Time”, this feature puts the camera to sleep after capturing an image for the selected period of time before it can be re-activated by motion. Times vary from 5 seconds to 60 minutes.
1. Select QUIET TIME
2. Select desired ‘quiet time’ and push OK to set
ILLUMINATION
This feature allows the user to use external lighting (XtendIR-B) or turn off IR lights if no lights are required in the night. User selects Internal when they want the IR lights of camera to work normally; select External if connecting XtendIR-B (sold separately) to the camera OR to turn IR lights OFF at night, and Int + Ext if both the XtendIR-B and camera IR lights are desired.
1. Select ILLUMINATION
2. Select Internal, External, or Internal + External and push OK to set
DATE / TIME STAMP
This allows the user to have the date, time, and temperature stamped onto each photo or video.
1. Select TIME STAMP
2. Select NO or YES and push OK to set
SET DATE / TIME
This feature allows the user to set the display format for date and time, as well as set the current date and time.
1. Select SET DATE / TIME
2. Select one of the three menu options:
3. Push LEFT arrow button to return to menu when finished
DATE FORMAT
Select the desired Date Format and push OK to set
TIME FORMAT
Select desired Time Format and push OK to set
SET DATE / TIME
Set date and time using UP, DOWN, RIGHT and LEFT arrow and push OK to set
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ACCESS CONTROL
This feature allows the user to set a 4-digit password to deter theft and render the camera unusable without the password. Select ACCESS CONTROL
SET PASSWORD
Select desired password using ARROWS and push OK to set
DISABLE PASSWORD
Select and push OK to disable password
POWER TYPE
This camera is a precisely tuned instrument. It is recommended to use high quality Alkaline, Lithium or high quality NiMH batteries. Programming which batteries are present increases accuracy of battery level meter. This camera can also be connected to a 6V or 9V external battery pack (sold separately).
1. Select POWER TYPE
2. Select Lithium/Alkaline, NiMH batteries, DC 6V or DC 9V and push OK to set
FORMATTING SD CARD
Formatting the SD card removes all files on the memory card and prepares it for use in the camera. It is recommended that the SD card is formatted in the camera prior to each use.
1. Select FORMAT
2. Select YES to format SD card
3. Push OK to proceed with formatting SD card
TEMPERATURE
Allows the user to select either Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature settings.
1. Select TEMPERATURE
2. Select Fahrenheit or Celsius and push OK to set
DUTY TIME
This feature allows the user to program the camera to turn ON and OFF at a specified time.
1. Select DUTY TIME SET START TIME
Set camera START time using arrows and push OK to set
SET STOP TIME
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