Minox DTC 460 Instruction Manual

DTC 460 Wildlife camera Instructions

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your MINOX DTC 460.

These instructions are to help you take advantage of the full range of performance that your MINOX DTC 460 wildlife camera has to offer.

Note

• We have done our best to produce a complete and accurate manual. However, we cannot ensure that there are no

errors or omissions during the printing process.

• We cannot take responsibility for any damages caused by unauthorized attempts to upgrade software or for any data

corruption while the product is being repaired.

• Please Back Up Your Files! We cannot be held liable for the loss of data caused by damaged products or damage due to

unreadable memory cards or drives.

Contents

1. Get to know your MINOX DTC 460

2. Elements and controls

3. Preparing the camera for use

- Explanation of the controls

- Inserting the batteries

- Checking the battery level

- Inserting the memory card

- Language setting

- Mounting the camera

4. SETUP mode

5. Operating the camera

6. Image playback

7. Connecting the camera to a computer

8. Further information

- Storage

- Disposal

- Legal information

- Declaration of conformity

- MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License

- Technical data

- Warranty terms

Included in delivery

 MINOX DTC 460 wildlife camera  Front panel  Two mounting straps  USB cable  Wall mount  Quickstart guide  Safety instructions

Note: The actual contents may vary from this list. The scope of delivery is subject to change without prior notice.

Note: Please format the SD memory card before use. Files on the card from other devices may affect the functionality of

the camera. Further information about accessories for the DTC 460 can be found on the MINOX website:

https://www.minox.com/en/accessories/

1. Get to know your MINOX DTC 460

 Daylight images in color, night images in black & white  Fast trigger release (0.7 sec.)  Invisible IR flash with 15 m range  Low power consumption (Standby up to 6 months)  SD memory card up to 32 GB  Bar magazines for quick battery changes  Password protection  Easy mounting  Splash-proof according to IP 54 specifications

2. Elements and controls

1. Front panel

2. IR LEDs for night images

3. Twilight sensor

4. Motion sensor

5. Objective lens

6. Red LED

7. Microphone

8. Control buttons

9. Display

10. Battery compartments

11. ¼” tripod socket (back of camera)

12. Main switch (ON, SETUP, OFF)

13. Mini-USB port

14. SD memory card slot

15. Speaker

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3. Preparing the camera for use Explanation of the controls

To prepare your camera before use, proceed as follows:

- Place the DTC 460 in front of you.

- The camera consists of a camera module and a front panel to disguise the camera in the wilderness. An assortment of front panels is available as accessories to best match the surroundings in which the camera will be used. To access the control panel of the camera, the front panel must first be removed. Once the camera has been mounted, the necessary settings have been made and the batteries have been inserted, the panel can be placed onto the front of the camera and gently pressed until it clicks into place. To remove the panel, gently pull away from the camera module.

- Remove the front panel

- You will now see the control buttons on the front of the module

- The main switch for the three main functions can be found on the underside, on the right under a rubber covering:

1. Function “OFF”: Main switch to the left

2. Function “SETUP”: Main switch in the middle

3. Function “ON”: Main switch to the right

On the bottom of the camera, next to the main switch, you can also find the SD card slot, as well as the USB cable port to connect the camera to a computer.

Likewise, you will find on the bottom right and left sides of the camera the battery magazines for 4x 1.5 Volt AA batteries. These can be pulled down to remove them from the camera. When inserting the bar magazines again, please make sure that you hear an audible click when pressing the magazines into place.

On the front of the camera module, you will find the 2.4” LCD display.

Inserting the batteries

Your DTC 460 camera is equipped with 2 battery magazines which can hold 4 AA batteries each. You can use alkaline, lithium-ion (Li-Ion) or nickel metal hydride (NiMH) AA batteries.

The battery magazines can be removed by carefully pulling them downwards. Insert 4x 1.5 Volt AA batteries into each magazine as indicated. Please make sure that the batteries are inserted to match the +/- poles.

Checking the battery level

Switch your DTC 460 to the “SETUP” mode (main switch in the middle). At the bottom of the display, you can see the battery status symbol.

Note: We recommend using high efficiency batteries for optimum performance. You can prolong battery life if you create shorter video sequences.

Memory card

To record images or videos, you will need an SD/SDHC memory card. Your DTC 460 camera supports memory cards up to 32 GB.

Inserting the memory card

Remove the front panel. Release the rubber covering on the underside of the camera module. Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure that the gold-colored contacts are at the top and facing away from you when inserting the card. Ensure that the SD card is not write-protected (card slider is not in the “Lock” mode). Switch your DTC 460 to “SETUP” (main switch in the middle). When applicable, you will see in the display if a card has not been inserted, not inserted correctly or if it is

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