HCO SG560C User Manual
Full Color Digital Scouting Camera
User’s Manual
HCO ScoutGuard SG560C
Content
1 Instruction ............................................................................................... 1
1.1 General Description ......................................................................... 1
1.2 Application ......................................................................................... 1
1.3 Camera Interface ............................................................................. 2
1.4 Saving Images or Videos ................................................................ 4
2 Cautions ................................................................................................... 6
3 Easy Operations ..................................................................................... 7
3.1 Power Supply .................................................................................... 7
3.2 Insert the SD-card ........................................................................... 7
3.3 Power on and Entering into the ON Mode ................................. 7
3.4 Enter into the SETUP Mode .......................................................... 8
3.4.1 Preview ......................................................................................... 8
3.4.2Customer Settings ...................................................................... 8
3.4.3Manual Capturing ...................................................................... 8
3.4.4View Images or Videos .............................................................. 9
3.4.5 Delete Images or Videos ........................................................... 9
3.6 Power Off ......................................................................................... 10
4 Advanced Operations .......................................................................... 11
4.1 Settings Menu .................................................................................. 11
4.1.1 Set Camera Mode ...................................................................... 11
4.1.2 Set Date and Time ..................................................................... 11
4.1.3 Set Photo Size ............................................................................. 12
4.1.4 Set Photo Burst .......................................................................... 13
4.1.5 Set Video Length ........................................................................ 13
4.1.6 Set Time Lapse ........................................................................... 14
4.1.7 Set PIR Trigger ........................................................................... 14
4.1.8 Set PIR Triggering Interval ..................................................... 15
4.1.9 Format SD-Card ......................................................................... 16
4.1.10Reset to Default Settings ........................................................ 17
4.2 Default Settings and Live Monitoring ........................................ 17
4.3 Firmware upgrade ......................................................................... 18
5 Mounting the Camera ............................................................................ 19
Appendix I: PIR Detection Zone ............................................................ 20
AppendixⅡ: Technical Specifications .................................................. 22
AppendixⅢ: Parts List ............................................................................. 23
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1 Instruction
1.1 General Description
This camera is a surveillance device working automatically.
It can be triggered by any movement of human (or animals) in
a certain region of interested (ROI) monitored by a highly sensitive
Passive Infra-Red motion sensor (PIR)，and then take high quality
pictures (up to8 mega pixels) or video clips.
It also can be triggered by timer which means the camera can
capture pictures or video clips at specified time intervals regardless
of if there is a motion of human or animals.
The device is equipped with built-in full color white LED lights,
it takes clear color pictures and color videos both day and night.
The camera consumes very little power(μA level) at
surveillance mode. Powered by Eight new AA alkaline batteries,
the camera stands-by about 6 months. Once a motion by human or
animals is detected, the digital camera unit will be awoken up at
once and then automatically take pictures or videos according to
previously programmed settings.
The device is designed for outdoor use and is resistant against
water and snow. Furthermore, the camera can be used as a
portable digital camera. Pictures or videos can be taken manually
by pressing on the operation panel.
1.2 Application
This camera can be used as automatic surveillance device for
guarding and recording unexpected intrusion to homes, shops,
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LED Lights
Indication LED
PIR
Lens
Lock
schools, depots, offices, taxies, worksites etc. It can also be used as
trail camera for hunting or monitoring animals by recording the
traces of wild animals. It can be left alone for weeks and months
and it will save event records automatically in digital format.
1.3 Camera Interface
1.3.1 Camera Body Interface
The camera has the following interfaces: a 2.0’’ TFT LCD
display screen, operation panel, USB connector, SD-card slot, TV
output and external DC power connector. Fig.1 shows the front
view of the camera and its function parts. Fig.2 shows the
operation panel and display screen. Fig.3 shows the bottom view of
the camera and its I/O interface.
Take a few moments to familiarize with the camera controls and
displays. It is helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it when
read through the rest of the manual.
Figure 1: Front view
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Display Screen
Operation panel
Power Switch
Battery Depot
Lock Hole
SD-card Slot
DC In
TV Out
USB
Bottom Screw
DC Hole and Stopper
Figure 2: Operation interface
Figure 3: Bottom view
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1.3.2 Key Notes
“MENU” : to enter the program menu in preview mode;
“▲”“▼”“◄”“►”: for parameter settings as described in the
user’s manual.
“OK”: to save parameter settings and play videos.
“ ”: to exchange between playback mode and preview
mode;
“DEL”: to delete an image
“ ”: to capture a photo or record a video manually.
1.3.3 Shooting Information Display
1.4 Saving Images or Videos
The Camera uses a SD-card to save images (in .jpg format)
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and videos (in .avi format). Before inserting the SD-card be sure
that the SD card is unlocked. The camera is compatible with
SD-card from 8MB to 32GB.
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