Moultrie M-880 User Manual

Instructions for M-880

GameSpy Digital Camera

THANK YOU for your purchase of the M-880 GameSpy Digital Camera. Please
read this booklet before using the unit. If you should have any questions about this
product or any other Moultrie product, please contact us using the information on

Instructions for M-880

GameSpy Digital Camera

Important Battery lnformation

- Only use Alkaline or Lithium batteries. We recommend the use of Duracell or Energizer batteries.

- Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace ALL the batteries at the same time.

- When the camera is not in use, please remove the batteries.

Moultrie Limited Warranty

This product has been thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment. It is guaranteed from
defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for 1 year. Under this limited
guarantee we agree to replace or repair free of charge any part or parts which have been found to
be defective in original material or workmanship. Should you require in-warranty service, call our
Customer Service Department. If your problem cannot be addressed over the telephone, we may
need you to send us your defective product plus proof of purchase.

Instructions for M-880
Digital Game Camera

THANK YOU for your purchase of the M-880 Digital Game Camera. Please read this
booklet before using the unit. Should have any questions about this product or any other
Moultrie product, please contact us using the information on the back of this booklet.
Please register your camera at www.moultriefeeders.com/warranty to activate
your 1-year warranty.

CAMERA OVERVIEW

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FRONT VIEW

LED Flash

Camera Lens

Light Sensor

Second Light Sensor

Aim LED

Motion Sensor

LCD Display

SIDE VIEW

AIM/OFF/ON

Mode Button

Enter Button

Navigation Buttons

Power Panel PortMicrophone

Unlock for slide-out battery compartment

USB Port

SD Card Slot

Our Service Department will gladly answer any questions you have.
Call 800-653-3334, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.

www.moultriefeeders.com

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CAMERA OVERVIEW (cont.)

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PLOTSTALKER SAVE FILE

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ON / OFF / AIM

AIM - When AIM is ON and the PIR sensor detects motion, the red LED on the front of the camera will

come on for 2 seconds and then shut o.

MODE BUTTON

The Mode Button selects Camera Setup or Main Screen. When camera mode is selected, the UP and
DOWN buttons navigate through the menu options. The Mode Button is also used to wake-up the
camera and turn on the display when the camera is in power saving (or sleep) mode.

ENTER, UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT BUTTONS

The ENTER button selects the item to be changed. The UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT buttons are used
to step through the menu options. Pressing the ENTER button again selects the option indicated on
the display. The ENTER button is also used to manually take a picture.

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

The camera is powered by eight (8) AA alkaline or lithium batteries. Slide the Unlock switch to the
right and grab the small handle under the switch to slide-out the battery compartment tray.

NOTE: It is recommended to use lithium batteries for best performance (do not mix battery types).

SD CARD SLOT

Accepts up to a 32GB SD Card for photo and video storage.

NOTE: An SD Card must be installed for the camera to operate (sold separately). For best results,

we recommend that you format the SD card inside the camera before taking pictures. We also
recommend that the SD card be Class 4 or Class 10 for HD video recording.

USB PORT

Download still pictures and video onto your computer by connecting a USB cable (sold separately)
to the USB port.

EXTERNAL POWER PORT

Accepts the Moultrie PowerPanel or Moultrie Battery Box accessories only (sold separately).
Refer to www.moultriefeeders.com for more information.

NOTE: The use of any other power source will void your warranty and possibly harm your camera.

SAVING FILES OVERVIEW

Use the Save File features of the PlotStalker
software to create a single photo, reduce the
overall size of the .mlt le, exclude unwanted
photos in the front, or create a video that can
be viewed using a standard media player.

EXPORTING AN IMAGE/PHOTO

1. On the main screen, choose a starting image/
photo (frame) by using the scroll bar on the
bottom of the display or the frame-by-frame
search feature.

2. Press the SAVE button.

3. Select the Current Image (*.jpg) radio button.

4. Press Change... to enter the directory and
lename to save the image.

5. Press Export to save the le.

EXPORTING MLT FILE

1. Select the appropriate 50, 100, or 200 images video clip radio button;
this will create a MLT format le from the starting frame plus the
next 50, 100, or 200 frames.

2. Select the Change button to choose the desired location to save the export le.

3. Enter the directory and lename to save the le.

4. Select the Export button to save the le. These les are viewable with
Plot Stalker Software.

EXPORTING WMV FILE

1. Select the appropriate 50, 100, or 200 images video clip radio button; this will create a .wmv format
le of the starting frame plus the next 50, 100, or 200 frames.

2. Select the Change button to choose the desired location to save the export le.

3. Enter the directory and lename to save the le.

4. Select the Export button to save the le. The program will convert the images to video based on
the chosen settings. The .wmv le can be viewed using a standard media player and is great for
uploading to the internet or emailing.

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PLOTSTALKER ACTIVITY SEARCH

Slide the UNLOCK switch on the bottom of Camera and use the knob to pull the
slide-out Battery Tray. Install or eight(8) AA size alkaline or lithium batteries
with polarities as indicated in the Battery Tray. Re-install the Battery Tray.

Thread the provided Mounting Strap through the Eyelets on the back of the
camera and secure to a tree or pole approximately 36" from the ground as shown.

Turn Camera on by sliding ON/OFF/IR TEST switch
to the ON position.

Press the MODE button one time to get to the
Camera Setup Menu. Set Time and Date by pressing
ENTER, using UP/DOWN to adjust selected field,
LEFT/RIGHT to move to the next field and ENTER
when done.

Press MODE button until MENU SELECTION
screen is displayed. Use the UP/DOWN buttons
until the MAIN SCREEN option is highlighted
yellow. Press ENTER.

Your Camera will now automatically take pictures
whenever an animal is detected in range -based on
the default settings below.

Eyelet

Mounting

Strap

Slide the UNLOCK switch on the bottom of Camera and use the knob to pull the
slide-out Battery Tray. Install or eight(8) AA size alkaline or lithium batteries
with polarities as indicated in the Battery Tray. Re-install the Battery Tray.

Slide the UNLOCK switch on the bottom of Camera and use the knob to pull the
slide-out Battery Tray. Install or eight(8) AA size alkaline or lithium batteries
with polarities as indicated in the Battery Tray. Re-install the Battery Tray.

Thread the provided Mounting Strap through the Eyelets on the back of the
camera and secure to a tree or pole approximately 36" from the ground as shown.

Turn Camera on by sliding ON/OFF/IR TEST switch
to the ON position.

Press the MODE button one time to get to the
Camera Setup Menu. Set Time and Date by pressing
ENTER, using UP/DOWN to adjust selected field,
LEFT/RIGHT to move to the next field and ENTER
when done.

Press MODE button until MENU SELECTION
screen is displayed. Use the UP/DOWN buttons

PLOTSTALKER ACTIVITY SEARCH

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ACTIVITY SEARCH

The Search Feature will scan through your photos and automatically
look for changes in regions that you identify in Setup.

In search mode, the PlotStalker software scans through the .mlt photo file, stops
on a photo when changes are found in your identified region, and then highlights
the changes in blue. You can click anywhere in the video viewing area to remove
the blue highlights.

ACTIVITY SEARCH SETUP

Click the Settings button to activate
the Region and Sensitivity settings
for the Activity Search

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QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS

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ACTIVITY SEARCH

The Search Feature will scan through your photos and automatically
look for changes in regions that you identify in Setup.

In search mode, the PlotStalker software scans through the .MLT photo le, stops on a photo when
changes are found in your identied region, and then highlights the changes in blue. You can click
anywhere in the video viewing area to remove the blue highlights.

ACTIVITY SEARCH SETUP

Click the Settings button to activate
the Region and Sensitivity settings
for the Activity Search

DEFINE SEARCH REGION

Provides the ability to search for
changes in the photo in a specic
region rather than the entire photo.

1. Click on the Set Motion Search Area Button.

2. Use the mouse to select and drag the red outline around the area you want to search for
movement. This allows you to focus on a very precise area if required.

3. Click OK button on the Settings Popup window to conrm your settings and exit the menu.

SENSITIVITY

Set to High, Medium or Low - This sets the level of pixel change the program will detect.

Note: A pixel change occurs when a change in color, intensity, lighting or movement is detected, so
this setting is critical to be able to jump to the desired frames.

DEFAULT SETTINGS

Click on Default button to return to the default values for Search Area and Sensitivity settings.

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Slide the UNLOCK switch on the bottom of Camera and use the knob to pull the slide-out
Battery Tray. Install eight (8) AA size alkaline or lithium batteries with polarities as
indicated in the Battery Tray. Re-install the Battery Tray and insert your SD card.
We recommend that you format the SD card inside the camera before taking pictures.

Thread the provided Mounting Strap through the Eyelets on the back of the camera and
secure to a tree or pole approximately 36” from the ground as shown.

Turn camera on by sliding ON/OFF/AIM switch to the ON position.

Press the MODE button one time to get to the Main Selection
Screen, select Setup. Set Time and Date by pressing ENTER,
using UP/DOWN to adjust selected eld, LEFT/RIGHT to move
to the next eld and ENTER when done.

Press MODE button until MENU SELECTION screen is
displayed. Use the UP/DOWN buttons until the MAIN
SCREEN option is highlighted yellow. Press ENTER.

Switch camera to Aim. Aim camera using motion
detection to determine target area. Walk in front of the
camera at the desired distance and the camera LED will
ash showing the covered area.

Switch camera to ON. Your camera will now automatically
take pictures whenever an animal is detected in range,
based on the default settings below.

Eyelet

Mounting

Strap

DEFAULT SETTINGS

Capture Mode MOTION DETECT

Photo Quality HIGH (4.0 MP)

Photo Delay after each photo is taken 5 SECONDS

Motion Freeze ON

Multi Shot Count OFF

Video Resolution VGA

Video Length 10 SECONDS

Video Audio ON

Camera Name MOULTRIECAM

Temperature FAHRENHEIT

Info Strip printed on photos ON

Time Lapse Frequency 30 SECONDS

Time Lapse Duration 3 HOUR

GPS Longitude & Latitude: 000.000000 N / 000.000000 W

Delete All? NO

Default Setting NO

Security Code 00000

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