SPYPOINT BF-6 User Manual [en, de, fr]

Digital Surveillance Camera

Système de surveillance photographique

Fotografisches Überwachungs system

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BF-6/S-BF-6/D6 model

Modèle BF-6/S-BF-6/D6

Modell BF-6/S-BF-6/D6

S-BF-6

BF-6 D6

User manual / Manuel d'utilisation /

Bedienungsanleitung

www.spypoint.com

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Thank you for choosing a SPYPOINT® product.
This manual will help you get the most out of your new device.
For the latest version of this user manual or for additional
information, visit our website at www.spypoint.com.

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v1.4

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FEATURES

Photo recording:

Photo resolution 6 MP
File format JPG
Multi-shot Up to 4 pictures per detection

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Stamp Date, time, temperature

Capture mode Color by day, black and white

Video recording:

Video resolution 640 x 480
File format AVI
Sequence length Adjustable from 10 to 90sec
Capture mode Color by day, black and white

Memory storage:

Viewing:

TV output Composite video (PAL/NTSC)
Computer output USB 2.0
Power supply: (accessories sold separately, see OPTIONS)
Alkaline or lithium

batteries
Lithium battery pack Rechargeable battery pack

External (12V jack) 12-volt battery

Detection system:

Motion sensor PIR
Detection angle 30°

and moon phase

by night

by night
SD/SDHC card up to 32 GB

(No internal memory)

6x AA

(LIT-09/LIT-C-8)

(KIT-12V/BATT-12V) /
12-volt adapter (AD-12V)

Detection range Adjustable from 5 to 50ft
Delay between each

detection

Night time illumination system:

LEDs 35 LEDs
Type Invisible Black LEDs

Optical field of view:
Recommendations:

Operating temperature (-20 °C to + 50 °C)

Storage temperature (-30 °C to + 75 °C)

Adjustable from 1 to 15min
*Additional 10 sec. setting
(see DELAY)

50°

(-4 °F to +122 °F)

(-22 °F to +167 °F)

CONTENTS

• SPYPOINT BF-6/S-BF-6/D6

• Cable lock CL-6FT (D6 only)

• Installation strap

• USB cable

• Video cable

• User manual

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POWER

The battery level is shown on the LCD screen. When a single
line remains, the camera will continue to take pictures but we
strongly recommend changing the batteries before they are
empty. (See figure below)

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Power source Switch Position

• 6AA

• 12V

ALK

• 12V + 6AA

• LIT-09

• 12V + LIT-09

LIT-09

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AA batteries

This camera requires the use of 6 AA batteries (1.5V). The
use of alkaline or lithium batteries is strongly recommended.

Also note that the voltage of rechargeable AA batteries
(1.2V) is insufficient to power your SPYPOINT

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camera.

During the installation of the AA batteries, slide the switch
inside the battery case to ALK. Insert the batteries as indicated
inside the battery case. Exact polarity must be followed. We
also recommend the use of new batteries to ensure maximum
performance of your camera.

Lithium battery pack

This camera SPYPOINT® can be powered by a rechargeable
lithium battery pack LIT-09/LIT-C-8 (sold separately, refer to
the section OPTIONS). This type of battery is less affected by
cold temperatures and lasts up to 3 times longer then an alkaline
battery. During the installation of the lithium battery, slide the
switch inside the battery case to LIT-09.

External (12V)

This camera can also be powered from an external 12-volt
DC input such as a 12-volt battery (KIT-12V/BATT-12V, sold
separately) or a 12-volt adapter (AD-12V, sold separately).
During the installation of a 12-volt connection, slide the switch
inside the battery case to ALK (the AA batteries can remain
safely inside the camera). If combined with a lithium battery
pack, slide the switch to LIT-09. For the accessories available,
refer to the section OPTIONS.

MEMORY CARD

Using a memory card is required to operate this camera
SPYPOINT®. When the camera is ON and no memory card is
used, the screen displays "CArd" meaning to insert one. The
camera can accept memory cards up to 32 GB capacity. Before
inserting or removing the memory card, the camera must be
turned OFF. Failing to do so may cause loss of or damage the
pictures already recorded from the memory card. When the SD
card is full, the screen indicates "FUL". The following data
shows an approximate quantity of photos which can be recorded
by the camera depending on the memory card capacity.

RESOLUTION 2.0 GB 4.0 GB 8.0 GB 32 GB

3 MP
6 MP

VIDEO RESOLUTION

320 x 240
640 x 480

2000
1600

2h

65 min

4100
3200

4h

2h10

8200
6300

8h

4h10

32800
25300

32h

16h40

"BUSY" LED

The "BUSY" light, located next to the screen, lights up when
the camera is recording.

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SETTINGS

SET-TEST
Allows the user to test the detection system of the camera.

Picture Quality, Date, Time and Temperature

Turn OFF your camera; set switch MODE to SET/TEST and
turn ON the camera. Press MENU/OK. An "H" will flash on the
screen indicating that the camera is in High Resolution (6 MP).
Use the DOWN button if you want to reduce the resolution to

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"L" (3 MP). Press MENU/OK to set the date and time (mm/dd/
yy, hh/mm). Use UP and DOWN to change the blinking digit.
Choose "F" or "C" to display the temperature in Fahrenheit (°F)
or Celsius (°C). Press MENU/OK to go to the next option. Once
finished, press MENU/OK and turn OFF the system to save the
changes.

When the SET/TEST mode is selected, no picture or video is
recorded. Walk perpendicularly in front of the camera. When
the camera detects movement, the light blinks to indicate that
normally, a photo or video would be recorded. If the system does
not detect the movement, increase the distance detection using
the wheel DISTANCE or realign the system differently. When
you understand how the device responds to detections, you can
better adjust the direction or the height of the installation.

How to properly install your camera
using the supplied installation strap:

Note: When the photo resolution is set to "L", the video

resolution is automatically set to 320 x 240 and if the photo
resolution is set to "H", the video resolution is automatically
set to 640 x 480.

MODE

PHOTO
Allows you to take pictures. When the PHOTO mode is

(Recommended installation height: about 3 feet).

selected, the test light in front of the camera (see below) will
flash for 60 seconds to allow the user to leave the area without
being photographed.

VIEW
Allows the user to view photos and videos directly on a TV
set. Turn OFF the camera and select VIEW. Connect the yellow
end of the RCA cable (supplied) into the VIDEO IN of the TV

Test light

and the other end into the TV OUT of the camera. Turn ON the
camera and the last recorded picture or video will appear. To
change the picture or the video, use the key UP or DOWN. If
you press MENU/OK, the following options will appear:

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VIDEO
Allows you to take videos. When the VIDEO mode is selected,
the test light in front of the camera (see above) will flash for
60 seconds to allow the user to leave the area without being
recorded.

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View Date/Time: To view the date and time printed on the

Protect: Protects the photo and video to prevent

Erase one: To erase from the memory card the

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Erase All: To erase from the memory card all stored

Format: To format memory card and to erase all

Language: To select language.
Exit: Allow to exit the menu to return to the

Here are the moon phases that can be printed on photos.

New moon:
Waxing Crescent:
First Quarter:
Waxing Gibbous:
Full moon:
Waning Gibbous:
Last Quarter:
Waning crescent:

picture.

it from being deleted by selecting "Erase
All".

photo or the video seen on the screen.

photos and videos, with the exception
of protected photos and videos.

protected photos and videos.

viewing screen.

Turn OFF the camera. Press and hold the UP button, turn the
camera on. "10_S" appears on the screen meaning the 1 minute
delay has been replaced by a 10 second delay. To reset the
camera to 1 minute delay, follow the same procedure. "1_M"
appears on the screen (see figure below).

10_5

10 sec. delay 1 min. delay

MULTI-SHOT

To take up to 4 consecutive shots at each detection, with a 10
second delay between each photo. This option is available in
PHOTO mode.

VIDEO LENGTH

Allows you to select the recording duration when the camera is
set in VIDEO mode.

DISTANCE

Turn the dial DIST ANCE located on the right side of the camera
to the right to increase the sensitivity.

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DELAY

To select the time interval before the camera records another
photo or video.

Additional setting: It is possible to decrease the delay between
detections to 10 seconds (instead of 1 minute) by using the
following procedure. Note that the battery life will be

affected.

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This dial allows to adjust the sensitivity of the detector. The
camera is equipped with a detector sensitive to infrared. The
system will only detect a heat source in motion. The greater
the mass of heat, the more sensitive the system is. The range of
detection is between 5 and 50 feet. The best way to adjust the
distance is to set the camera in SET/TEST mode. Make sure to
have the least possible objects in front of the camera during the

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positioning. This prevent pictures being taken by the camera
when oriented towards the sun while an object moves in front
of the camera (e.g. a branch).

DOWNLOAD TO A COMPUTER

To transfer or view photos and videos on a PC, you must first
turn the camera OFF and connect the USB cable (supplied)
from the camera to your computer. The computer will recognize
the camera and install the software itself. Click on "My
Computer" and select "Removable Disk". Then click "DCIM"
and "100DSCIM" to find all your photos and videos.

Taking the SD card out of the camera and inserting it into the
computer port will achieve same results. If no SD slot is built
into the computer, a multi-card reader RD25-1 (sold separately)
must be used.

TROUBLESHOOTING

No person/ animal on photos

1. Rising sun or sunset can trigger the sensor. Camera
must be re-orientated.

2. At night, motion detector may detect beyond range
of the IR illumination. Reduce distance setting.

3. Small animal may trigger the unit. Reduce distance
setting and/or raise height of camera.

4. Motion detector may sense animals through foliage.

5. If person/animal moves quickly, it may move out
of the camera’s field of view before photo is taken.
Move camera further back or redirect camera.

6. Make sure the mounting post or tree is stable and
does not move.

Red light in front of camera blinks

• MODE switch is in SET/TEST.

• MODE switch is in PHOTO or VIDEO. The red light

in front of the camera flashes for 60 seconds to allow
the user to leave without being photographed or
recorded.

The camera screen turns off

The camera may be set to PHOTO or VIDEO mode and
the screen turns off after a period of 60 seconds in order
to preserve battery life. T o return to the screen, turn off the
camera and turn it on again.

OPTIONS

To obtain more information on the available options, go to
www.spypoint.com. The following items are options which
can be added to this SPYPOINT® camera:

SD Memory card, SD-8GB

SDHC memory card 8GB High speed
Class 6.

Multi-card reader RD25-1

USB Multi-card reader all-in-one.
Compatible with most memory cards (SD,
CF, MS, MMC, MS, XD...)

Picture viewer, PV-2.4

Digital camera with 2.4" viewing screen,
2GB internal memory and compatible
with SD cards. MP4 video and JPG
picture viewer. FM radio and MP3 music
player. Headphones, USB and RCA
cables, rechargeable lithium battery, AC
charger and carrying case included.

Photo and video viewer, PV-9

Photo and video viewer. 2.5" viewing
screen.

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Rechargeable lithium battery pack
including charger, LIT-C-8

Rechargeable lithium battery and AC

12-volt adapter, AD-12V

AC adaptor (6V to 12V) to power the
camera from electrical supply.

charger with charge indicator light. This

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type of battery is less affected by cold
temperatures and lasts up to 3 times longer
than alkaline batteries. Compatible with
most SPYPOINT® products

IR-Booster, IRB-W

100 LED wireless infrared module that
allows the user to amplify the infrared
lights at night for clearer shots.

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Additional lithium battery pack,
LIT-09

Additional rechargeable lithium battery,
compatible with most SPYPOINT®
products.

Water resistant battery box, KIT-12V

12 volt 7.0Ah rechargeable battery
and AC charger in a water resistant
ABS plastic housing. 12ft power cable
(#PW-12FT) and carrying strap included.

12ft power cable, PW-12FT

Spare 12 ft power cable, to connect KIT­12V.

12-volt rechargeable battery and
charger, BATT-12V

12-volt 7.0Ah rechargeable battery and
AC charger.

12-volt power cable, CB-12FT

Power cable with alligator clips at one
end to connect a 12 volt battery to a
camera,12ft .

Water resistant battery box,
KIT6V-12V

Universal kit with two 6V rechargeable
batteries (2.8Ah), with 6V (5.6Ah) and
12V (2.8Ah) output configuration, AC
charger with water resistant ABS plastic
case. 12ft power cable and strap included.
Camo pattern.

Black LEDs IR-Booster, IRB-W-B

100 invisible LEDs (completely invisible to
the naked eye) wireless infrared module that
allows the user to amplify the infrared lights
at night for clearer shots.

Secure Metal Box, SB-91

Steel box to secure the camera against
theft. It also protects it from breakage that
can be caused by bears or other animals.
Also available in black.

Mouting arm, MA-360

Adjustable mounting arm, fits all cameras
that have a standard ¼-20” threaded
insert. It can rotate 360° and tilt approx
+/-90°, also available in black.

Cable lock, CL-6ft

Cable lock, fits all SPYPOINT

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cameras

and more, 6ft .

Aluminum Tripod, TP-CAM

Lightweight tripod, aluminum, black, with
an unique anchor system. Max height:

4.9ft (1.5m), Min height: 1.7ft (0.5m).
Max load weight: 5kg (11 lbs). With
removable quick release plate. Fits most
SPYPOINT® product.