Kompernass WK 5 A3 Operating Instructions Manual
GAME/SURVEILLANCE CAMERA
Operating instructions
VILT-/ÖVERVAKNINGSKAMERA
Bruksanvisning
RIISTA-JA VALVONTAKAMERA
Käyttöohje
IAN 282258
WILD-/ÜBERWACHUNGSKAMERA
Bedienungsanleitung
GAME/SURVEILLANCE CAMERA WK 5 A3
GB Operating instructions Page 1
FI Käyttöohje Sivu 45
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DE / AT / CH Bedienungsanleitung Seite 131
Before reading, unfold both pages containing illustrations and familiarise
yourself with all functions of the device.
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machen Sie sich anschließend mit allen Funktionen des Gerätes vertraut.
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Contents
Introduction .................................. 3
Information concerning these operating instructions ...........3
Copyright ............................................3
Intended use ..........................................3
Notes on trademarks ...................................4
Warning notices .......................................4
Safety ....................................... 5
Basic safety guidelines ..................................5
Risk of injury if batteries are improperly handled ..............7
Mishandling memory cards can lead to a risk of injury .........7
Possible infringements of the rights of third parties .............8
Descriptions of components ....................10
Initial operation .............................. 12
Package contents and transport inspection .................12
Disposal of packaging materials .........................13
Set-up location requirements ............................13
Opening and closing the camera .........................14
Inserting the batteries/connecting power supply .............14
Video connection .....................................15
Inserting storage media ................................15
Using an adapter card .................................17
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Handling and operation ....................... 18
Switching on and off, changing settings ....................18
Attaching with the securing strap .........................27
Using the wall bracket .................................28
Aligning the camera ...................................29
Activating live mode ...................................30
Night exposures ......................................30
Displaying recordings on the screen ......................31
Showing recordings on an external monitor .................34
Transferring recordings to a computer .....................34
Cleaning ....................................35
Troubleshooting .............................36
Fault causes and rectification ............................36
Storage when not in use ....................... 38
Disposal .................................... 38
Disposal of the device .................................38
Disposal of (rechargeable) batteries ......................38
Appendix ...................................39
Notes on the EU Declaration of Conformity .................39
Technical data .......................................39
Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty ....................41
Service .............................................43
Importer ............................................43
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Introduction
Information concerning these operating instructions
Congratulations on the purchase of your new device.
You have selected a high-quality product. The operating instructions
are part of this product. They contain important information on safety,
usage and disposal. Before using the product, familiarise yourself
with all handling and safety guidelines. Use the product only as
described and for the range of applications specified. Keep these
operating instructions as a reference and store them near the product.
Please pass on all documentation incl. these operating instructions to
any future owner(s) if you sell this product or give it away.
Copyright
This documentation is copyright protected.
Any copying or reproduction, including in the form of extracts, or any
reproduction of images (even in a modified state), is permitted only
with the written authorisation of the manufacturer.
Intended use
This device is an information technology device intended only for
recording digital photos and videos, and particularly for observing
wildlife. It is not intended for any other or more extensive use. This
device is not intended for use in commercial or industrial environments.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by
failure to observe these instructions, improper use or repairs, unauthorised modifications or the use of unapproved replacement parts.
The risk shall be borne solely by the user.
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Notes on trademarks
- USB is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum, Inc.
- The SilverCrest trademark and the retail name are the property of
their respective owner.
All other names and products may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
Warning notices
The following warning notice types are used in these operating
instructions:
DANGER
A warning notice at this hazard level indicates an
imminently hazardous situation.
Failure to avoid this hazardous situation could result in severe
injuries or even death.
► Follow the instructions in this warning notice to avoid the risk
of serious injury or death.
WARNING
A warning notice at this hazard level indicates a
potentially hazardous situation.
Failure to avoid this hazardous situation could result in injury.
► Follow the instructions in this warning notice to prevent injury.
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CAUTION
A warning notice at this hazard level indicates a
potential for property damage.
Failure to avoid this situation could result in property damage.
► Follow the instructions in this warning notice to prevent prop-
erty damage.
NOTICE
► A notice provides additional information that will assist you in
using the device.
Safety
In this section, you will find important safety instructions for using the
device.
The device complies with statutory safety regulations. Improper use
may result in personal injury and property damage.
Basic safety guidelines
To ensure safe operation of the device, follow the safety guidelines
set out below:
■ Check the device for visible external damage before use. Do not
operate a device that has been damaged or dropped.
■ If the cables or connections are damaged, have them replaced
by an authorised specialist or the Customer Service department.
■ Children and people who, due to their physical, intellectual or
motor abilities, are incapable of operating the appliance safely
may only use the appliance under the supervision or direction of
a responsible person.
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■ Do not attach the device to free-standing or extremely tall trees,
since these are particularly susceptible to lightning strikes. If
the tree that the camera is attached to is struck by lightning, the
device may be destroyed.
■ Allow children to use the device only with supervision. Children
are not always able to correctly recognise potential dangers.
Children must not use the device as a plaything.
■
DANGER! Packaging material may not be used as a toy.
Risk of suffocation!
■ All repairs must be carried out by authorised specialist companies
or by the Customer Service department. Failure to make proper
repairs may put the user at risk. It will also invalidate any warranty claims. This device may not be used by children.
■ Repairs to the device during the warranty period may only be
carried out by a customer service department authorised by the
manufacturer. Otherwise no warranty claims can be considered
for subsequent damage.
■ Defective components must always be replaced with original
replacement parts. Compliance with the safety requirements can
only be guaranteed by using these replacement parts.
■ Do not place any objects on the device.
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DANGER! Never operate the device in the vicinity of open
flames (e.g. candles), and do not place burning candles on or
next to the device. This will help to prevent fires.
■ If you notice any unusual noises, smoke or similar unusual situa-
tions, remove the batteries and disconnect any attached mains
adapter from the power supply and contact Customer Service
(see Chapter "Service").
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Risk of injury if batteries are improperly
handled
■ Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Children might put
batteries into their mouth and swallow them. If a battery has been
swallowed, seek medical assistance IMMEDIATELY.
■ Do not throw batteries into a fire. Never subject batteries to high
temperatures.
■ Risk of explosion! Do not charge batteries unless they are explic-
itly labelled as "rechargeable".
■ Do not open the batteries or short-circuit them.
■ Do not mix different types of batteries. Due to increased risk
of leakage, empty batteries should be removed. The batteries
should also be removed from the device if it is not being used for
long periods.
■ Battery acid leaking from a battery can cause skin irritation. In
the event of contact with the skin, rinse with plenty of water. If the
liquid comes into contact with your eyes, rinse thoroughly with
plenty of water, do not rub and consult a doctor immediately.
■ The chapter titled "Inserting the batteries/connecting power
supply" describes how to correctly insert and remove batteries.
Mishandling memory cards can lead to a
risk of injury
■ Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the
memory card. Seek medical help immediately if the memory card
is accidentally swallowed.
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Possible infringements of the rights of third parties
Please note the following when using the game camera:
Copyright protection
Every person owns the rights to their own image. According to copyright law, pictures of people may only be published without their
permission if the affected person appears merely as an incidental
feature in a landscape or other location. The question as to whether
a person is merely an incidental feature must be ascertained on a
case by case basis. To avoid any legal uncertainty, a warning notice
about the game camera should be provided in all cases in which
recordings that could feature images of potentially identifiable persons are possible (see Chapter "Duty of notification").
Protection of privacy
The privacy of others may not be infringed by any recorded images.
Do not set up the camera so it points to the garden or an entrance
of a neighbouring residence, even if these locations are easily visible
from your own residence or to the general public. This does not a
constitute a right to publish these views.
Personal identifiability
Personal identifiability exists when it can be established that a certain
person was at a certain location at a certain time. This identification
can be made by means of an identifier related to a specific person,
e.g. a car number plate. Personal identifiability must avoided under
all circumstances.
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Surveillance cameras at the workplace
Surveillance at the workplace is subject to particularly strict legislation in Germany. Employers should not use surveillance cameras
in the workplace in any cases where this could lead to a possible
infringement of legal rights.
Road traffic surveillance cameras
In case of surveillance cameras directed at road traffic, it is advisable that the location of the camera and the framing of the image be
selected so that the road users cannot be identified by means of the
registration plates. Inscriptions/logos on vehicles may also serve as
a means of identifying a road user.
Duty of notification
If it is not possible to preclude the identification of persons, a notification informing of the presence of the surveillance camera must be
placed at clearly visible locations on all access routes to the area
within the filming range of the camera. Pedestrians must also be
informed that by entering the filming range of the camera they give
their consent to be filmed/photographed and if they do not consent
then they should not access the affected area. The voluntary nature
of this consent must be considered. If the camera is located such
that an affected person must pass by in order to reach a destination (e.g. at the entrance to a place of interest) then the absence of
voluntariness precludes the granting of an effective consent.
The respective legal requirements of the country in which the camera
is being used should always be observed to avoid possible infringements of the rights of third parties.
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Descriptions of components
(For illustrations see fold-out pages)
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Infrared LEDs
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Standby indicator, red LED
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Motion indicator, green and blue LED
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Camera lens
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Locking eyelet
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Front motion sensor
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Side motion sensors
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Tree bracket
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Locking screw
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Screen
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Battery compartment
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Locking clamps
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Speaker
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Control panel buttons
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Memory card slot (microSD)
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AV socket
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Mini-USB socket
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Mode selector switch (OFF - TEST - ON)
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Microphone
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DC connection socket (for mains adapter; not supplied)
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Tripod thread
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Tripod screw
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Locking washer
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Joint wing screws
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Drilled holes
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Anchors
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Screws
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TV cable (miniature stereo phone plug to cinch; audio/video)
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Mini USB to USB 2.0 connection cable
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Securing strap
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Strap latch
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Storage box
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Adapter card (microSD to SD)
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microSDHC memory (8 GB)
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8x1.5V type AA/Mignon/LR6 batteries
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Operating instructions
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Initial operation
Package contents and transport inspection
Please check the contents of the package (see fold-out pages).
The following components are included in delivery:
▯ Game/surveillance camera WK 5 A3
▯ Wall bracket
▯ 3 x anchors
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▯ 3 x screws
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▯ TV cable (miniature stereo phone plug to cinch; audio/video)
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▯ Mini USB to USB 2.0 connection cable
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▯ Securing strap (2.5cm wide, approx. 190cm long)
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▯ Storage box
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▯ Adapter card (microSD to SD)
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▯ microSDHC memory (8 GB)
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▯ 8x1.5V type AA/Mignon/LR6 batteries
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▯ Operating instructions 36 (Symbol image)
NOTICE
► Check the package for completeness and for signs of visible
damage.
► If the delivery is incomplete or damaged due to defective
packaging or carriage, contact the Service hotline (see the
section Service).
♦ Remove all parts of the device and the operating instructions from
the box.
♦ Remove all packaging materials and the protective film from the
device.
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Disposal of packaging materials
The packaging protects the device from damage during carriage.
The packaging materials have been selected for their environmental
friendliness and ease of disposal, and are therefore recyclable.
Returning the packaging to the material cycle conserves
raw materials and reduces the amount of waste that is
generated. Dispose of packaging materials that are no
longer needed in accordance with applicable local
regulations.
NOTICE
► If possible, keep the original packaging of the device during
the warranty period so that the device can be packed properly
for return shipment in the event of a warranty claim.
Set-up location requirements
This device complies with protection class IP54. This means that the
camera is protected from dust and water spray, and can be used
regardless of the weather conditions. However, proper protection
from dust and water spray is only provided if the camera is correctly
closed and all seals are intact and clean.
Please be aware that protection from dust and water spray will be
limited when used with an external mains adapter.
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Opening and closing the camera
The control buttons, connections and the battery compartment are
inside the camera.
♦ Undo both of the side locking clamps
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to open the camera.
♦ To close the camera, hook the metal bars of the locking clamps
into the brackets and then press the plastic latch downwards.
There is a locking eyelet
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between the two locking clamps with
which you can securely close the camera with the help of a padlock.
Inserting the batteries/connecting power supply
♦ To insert batteries 35 in the device, open the camera.
♦ Now press the latch on the upper side of the battery compart-
ment down a little way and lift the battery compartment cover off.
♦ Insert 4 or 8 x 1.5V AA/mignon batteries into the battery com-
partment
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. Ensure that the polarity is correct.
NOTICE
► When using 4 batteries, these can either all be inserted in the
upper part or all in the lower part of the battery compartment.
Other combinations are not possible.
♦ Close and secure the battery compartment. Ensure that the bat-
tery compartment cover clicks firmly in place.
♦ If you are operating the device on a mains adaptor (not sup-
plied), open the rubber seal on the bottom of the camera and
insert the plug of the AC adapter cable into the DC socket 20.
The mains adapter must supply a direct-current voltage of 6V
with at least 1.5 A. Use a barrel jack whose interior polarity is
connected to the plus pole ( ).
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Operation via a mains adapter is possible even with batteries
inserted. If one power source fails, operation will be maintained
using the other.
CAUTION
► When using an AC adapter, the splash water protection of the
device is no longer given.
Video connection
NOTICE
► The camera can transfer the video signal to an external monitor
or the video/audio input of a television set. Please also follow
the instructions of the respective playback device.
♦ Use the supplied TV cable
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to connect to a suitable external
monitor via the camera’s AV socket
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Inserting storage media
NOTICE
► Since the camera has no built-in memory, it can only work if an
microSDHC memory card
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is inserted.
► The device supports microSDHC memory cards with a capacity
of up to 32GB.
► Use a microSDHC card with a speed rating of 4 or higher.
Using memory cards with a speed rating of less than 4 can
lead to picture errors during recording.
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CAUTION
► To avoid malfunctions, keep the memory card away from
moisture and avoid strong vibration, dust, heat sources and
direct sunlight.
► Insert the memory card as indicated by the icon on the slot.
Never force the memory card into the slot. Never bend or twist
the memory card.
► After transport, wait until the memory card has reached ambi-
ent temperature before using it for the first time. Major fluctuations in temperature or humidity can lead to condensation
which could cause an electrical short-circuit. Keep the memory
card in the storage box
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.
♦ To insert a microSDHC memory card into the memory card slot
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of the device, push it into the slot until it clicks into place. The
electrical contact of the memory card must be facing towards the
front of the camera.
♦ To remove a microSDHC memory card
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from the memory card
slot 15 of the device, press the protruding edge of the memory
card in a little way until it pops out. Then remove the memory card.
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Using an adapter card
The microSDHC memory card 34 is delivered with a useful adapter
card (microSD to SD)
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, so that you can use the microSDHC memo-
ry card in any device with an SD card slot and access the data.
♦ Insert the microSD memory card into the adapter card as shown
in the figure.
NOTICE
► The adapter card has a write-protect lock. To protect the
microSDHC memory card from write access, slide the switch
on the side of the card to the "LOCK" position (see figure).
► The write-protect switch protects the microSDHC memory
card only as long as it is in the adapter. As soon as you
remove the microSDHC memory card, the write protection
will no longer be available.
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Handling and operation
In this chapter you will receive important information about proper
handling and operation of the device.
Switching on and off, changing settings
After connecting a power supply, move the mode selector switch 18
to the "TEST" position to adjust the settings described on the following pages using the control panel buttons
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♦ Press the button to switch from video to photo mode.
♦ Press the
button to switch from photo to video mode.
♦ Press the
button to take a photo/record a video manually.
Pressing the button again ends the recording.
♦ Press the
button to open the settings menu.
Settings
Mode
Photo resolution
Photo series
Video resolution
TL video resolution
Back
Select
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♦ Press the
/
buttons to select the desired menu entry which
you can then activate with the button. If you change settings,
you must always confirm your changes with the
button.
Use the
button to navigate one menu level backwards.
Mode
To select whether photos or videos will be recorded when motion is
detected. In "Photo & Video" mode, the camera first takes a photo
and then starts filming video.
Photo resolution
Select a photo size: 1MP, 3MP, 5MP (preset), 8MP or 12MP.
The greater the set resolution, the more details can be seen on
captures. However, the memory card will fill up quicker if you use
higher-resolution images.
Photo series
Select the number of photos that are to be taken in succession when
the camera is activated in photo mode. In addition to single shot mode
(1 photo), you can take "2 photos in series" or "3 photos in series".
Video resolution
Select the video resolution: 1920×1080P, 1280×720P,
720×480P, 640×480P or 320×240P.
The higher the resolution, the more details can be seen on captures.
At higher resolutions, the capacity of the memory card is exhausted
faster.
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TL video resolution
Select the TL video resolution: 2592 × 1944P or 2048 × 1536P.
The higher the resolution, the more detailed the recordings. At higher
resolutions, the capacity of the memory card is exhausted faster.
Video length
Use the
/ buttons to select the length of the video recording
(between 3–59 seconds or 1–10 minutes) that will be made when
video recording is activated. The longer the recording time selected,
the shorter the operating time. The preset video length is 5 seconds.
Audio recording
If you want the camera to record sound when recording videos,
select "On" here.
Shot lag
Use the
/ buttons to select the minimum time period that the
camera should wait before reacting to subsequent activation of the
main sensor after the initial recording. During the selected interval,
the camera will not record any images or videos. This prevents the
memory card from being filled up with too many recordings of the
same event. You can select between 5–59 seconds or 1–60 minutes.
Side motion sensors
The two side motion sensors
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can be switched on or off here.
If the side motion sensors are being affected by branches blowing
in the wind, for example, select "Off", confirm with the button to
deactivate the side motion sensors. Otherwise the moving branches
will trigger recordings. The default setting is "On".
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Sensitivity motion sensors
Set the sensitivity of the front motion sensor 6 here.
For inside spaces
and environments with little interference, such as branches blowing
in the wind, select "High". Select "Medium" for outdoor spaces and
environments with a normal amount of interference, and select "Low"
for environments with a high level of interference. Temperature can
also affect the sensitivity. The "High" setting is suitable for warm
ambient temperatures, whereas "Low" should be selected for cold
environments.
NOTICE
► The sensitivity of the front motion sensor
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is factory-set to
medium. This setting is suitable for most applications.
► Note that the setting of "high" increases the likelihood of the
camera being triggered unintentionally. The setting "Low" can
lead to small animals not being detected at all.
Target recording time
Select "On" if the camera should only be active during a certain time
period. The recording time set in this menu is also valid for time lapse
recordings. In the screen menu that subsequently appears, you can
then set the start and end time for the active phase:
Stop:Start:
Hr:Min Hr:Min
Set
target recording time
♦ Press the / buttons to set the hour for the start of the active
phase.
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♦ Then switch to the next field using the
button. Press the
/
buttons to set the minutes for the start of the active phase.
♦ Then switch to the next field using the
button. Press the /
buttons to set the hour for the end of the active phase.
♦ Then switch to the next field using the
button. Press the /
buttons to set the minutes for the end of the active phase.
The settings made here apply every day. The camera will not record
any images outside of the active phase.
♦ Confirm your selection with the
button. Afterwards, press the
button to close this sub-menu.
Time lapse
With this function the camera automatically takes pictures at an
adjustable interval. This is useful if you want to observe the blooming
of plants or the like, for example.
Use the setting „Normal“ to make individual videos. The setting in the
menu „Video length“ determines the length of the recorded video.
The shot lag set here in the menu is the time gap between the individual
videos. The maximum number of videos recorded will correspond to
the setting in the menu „Target recording time“. If the „Target recording time“ is set to „Off“, then individual videos will be recorded until
the memory card is full or until the recording is stopped manually.
Use the setting „TL video“ to put time lapse photos together to create
a video. One second of video consists of five photos.
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Note when setting up the camera that you need at least five photos to
create a video. The recording time set in the menu „Target recording
time“ also applies to the TL video.
After you confirm „Normal“ or „TL video“ with the
button, you can
set the desired shot lag in the on-screen menu that now appears:
Set time lapse
Hr
Notification: Motion
sensors deactivated
Sec
♦ Press the / buttons to set the hour of the desired shot lag.
♦ Now switch to the next field, "Min", using the
button. Press the
/ buttons to set the minutes of the desired shot lag.
♦ Now switch to the next field, "Sec", using the
button. Press the
/ buttons to set the seconds of the desired shot lag.
♦ Confirm your selection with the
button. Afterwards, press the
button to close this sub-menu.
NOTICE
► When time lapse is activated, the motion sensors are deactivated.
Language
Here you can set English, German, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Spanish,
French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese or Czech as the menu language.
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Time & date
Here you can set the date and time, the time format (12/24 hr) as
well as the date format (DD/MM/YYYY, YYYY/MM/DD or MM/
DD/YYYY).
♦ Use the
/ buttons to switch between the values and change
the selected value with the
/ buttons.
♦ Confirm your settings with the
button. Afterwards, press the
button to close this sub-menu.
Photo stamp
Here you can choose whether to save your photos with a time
stamp. You can choose whether the stamp consists of the time and
date (default setting) or just the date.
Password protection
Select "On" if you want to use a password to protect the camera
from unauthorised access. In the following screen menu, you can set
a 4-digit combination:
Set password
♦ Press the / buttons to select the first digit between 0–9.
♦ Then switch to the next field using the
button.
♦ Repeat the steps described above to set all four digits.
♦ Confirm your selection with the
button. Afterwards, press the
button to close this sub-menu.
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The selected number combination must now be entered every time
the camera is switched on before it can be operated.
If you forget the number combination, proceed as follows to unlock
the camera and to reset it to its factory default settings:
♦ Download the game camera software from the product support
page on www.kompernass.com.
♦ Unzip the file and copy the files "ISP_SD.bin" and
"Rom_CodeWK5A3.bin" onto a blank memory card.
♦ Insert the memory card into the device while the mode selector
switch
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is set to the OFF position.
♦ Keep the
button pressed while moving the mode selector
switch to the TEST position. Keep the button pressed down
until the display 10 shows the notification "Firmware upgrading...
Keep table".
♦ After around 25 seconds the camera switches off.
♦ Switch the camera back on by moving the mode selector switch
to the OFF position and then to the TEST position. The camera
can now be used without entering a password.
NOTICE
► This procedure will permanently delete any previously made
settings and return the device to the factory settings.
Beep sound
The device allows you to select whether or not you wish to hear an
audible signal (default setting) when you press a button.
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Format memory card
Formatting the microSDHC memory card
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will permanently delete
all data on it. Before you use a new memory card in the camera or
a card that has previously been used in another device, you should
first format the memory card.
♦ In this case, select the setting "YES" with the
button. The
formatting process starts. While the card is being formatted,
the message "Please wait" appears.
CAUTION
► Ensure that the memory card does not contain any files that
you need!
Reset settings
If you select "Yes" and confirm with the
button, all settings you
have made (incl. any passwords you have set) will be deleted and
the factory settings restored.
Version
In this menu item, you can view the version of the camera software.
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