HCO VH200HD User Manual

Vigilant Hunter®

Instruction Manual

Model: VH200HD

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING CAMERA

Thank you for Purchasing your UWAY Camera

The UWAY Vigilant Hunter is a high quality digital surveillance
camera. It has been precisely engineered and tuned to provide you
with optimal and consistent performance. This camera will provide
high quality digital pictures and sound recording video for
applications such as home, cabin, and business surveillance and
animal monitoring for hunting and research. It features a highly
sensitive Passive Infra-Red (PIR) motion sensor and numerous setting
options to tailor the camera to your particular needs.

Item Check List

 Camera
 USB cable
 Nylon mounting strap
 Warranty Card

Needed for Operation

1. Twelve (12) AA Lithium/Alkaline or NiMH Rechargeable

Batteries

2. SD or SDHC Card (up to 32 GB capacity max)

*It is recommended to use Lithium or Ni-MH in VH-GSMB camera
to maximize camera performance.

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.

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Condensation may form on lens and electrical components when

Padlock

Hole

Snap

Lock

Color Display

Control Buttons:
Up, Down, Left, Right
Menu
OK

Battery Compartment

Padlock

Hole

Ports & Slots:
DC 6V Port
USB Port
ON/OFF/SETUP Switch

Snap

Lock

SD Card Slot

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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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 20-30 feet away from target area for maximum
sensitivity in most situations. Adjustments may be required
depending on animal size and environment. PIR motion detection
distance changes based on ambient temperature and setup. Higher
ambient temperatures will reduce PIR motion detection range thereby
requiring camera to be closer to desired location. Mounting camera
too high or angling camera may result in animal or humans going
under or above the PIR motion detection range.

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.

1. Open camera

2. Insert SD card with marked side facing front of camera

3. Push gently until card clicks into place

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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

BATTERIES

This camera is designed for Lithium/Alkaline or Nickel Metal­Hydride (NiMH) batteries. An AC to DC power cord (sold
separately) can be attached to the bottom port of the camera.

1. 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 by-passes 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,

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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 5-10 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
OPERATION SHORTCUT

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)

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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

CAMERA SETTINGS MENU

CAMERA MODE

This camera can be set to capture still pictures OR video.

1. Select CAMERA MODE

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