Spypoint G4 User Manual

Digital Surveillance Camera

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Système de surveillance photographique

G4 model / Modèle G4

User manual / Manuel d'utilisation

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Thank you for choosing one of our excellent
SPYPOINT products. You can now enjoy many benefits of a
full feature and easy to use digital surveillance camera. This
4 MP digital camera was developed and designed by our team
of highly qualified engineers and can take sharp and clean
photos or videos either day or night without using any flash.

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FEATURES

Photo recording:

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

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Stamp Date and time
Capture mode Color by day, black and white by

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 by

Sound recording:

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

Solar panel Solar panel (SP-12V) combined

night

night
Automatically recorded in video

mode
SD/SDHC card up to 32 GB (No

internal memory)

6x AA

(LIT-09/LIT-C8)

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

with rechargeable battery pack
(LIT-09)

Detection system:

Motion sensor PIR
Detection angle 30°
Detection range Adjustable from 5 to 50ft
Delay between each

detection

Night time illumination system:

Infrared LEDs 35 infrared 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 G4

• Installation strap

• USB cable

• Video cable

• User manual

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POWER

SOLAR PANEL

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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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 camera. During

the installation of AA batteries, place the switch inside the
battery case to «ALKALINE». 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

The camera SPYPOINT G4 can be powered by a rechargeable
lithium battery 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 more then an alkaline
battery. During the installation of lithium battery, place the
switch inside the battery case to «RECHARGEABLE».

External (12V)

The camera can 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).
When using a 12 volt connection, we recommend removing the
AA batteries to prevent surcharges. During the installation of a
12 volt connection, place the switch inside the battery case to

«ALKALINE». If combined with a lithium battery pack, slide

the switch to

«RECHARGEABLE». To find the accessories

available for the 12 volts, refer to the section «OPTIONS».

This model also offers the possibility of a connection to
a solar panel SP-12V (sold separately, refer to the section
« OPTIONS ») to maintain the charge of the lithium battery
(sold separately, refer to the section « OPTIONS ») or the 12
volt battery (sold separately, refer to the section « OPTIONS »).
During the installation of the rechargeable lithium battery or
12 volt battery, slide up the switch inside the battery case up
to « RECHARGEABLE » to activate the charging system of
the solar panel.

MEMORY CARD

Using a memory card is required to operate the camera
SPYPOINT G4. When the camera is « ON » and no memory
card is used, the LCD panel displays « CArd » meaning to
insert one. The SD slot of 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 LCD panel indicates
« FULL ». 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

4 MP
5 MP
6 MP

8 MP
10 MP
12 MP

VIDEO RESOLUTION

320 x 240
640 x 480

1900
1740
1580
1190

950
790

45 min
30 min

3800
3480
3160
2380
1900
1580

1h30

1h

7600
6960
6320
4760
3800
3160

3h
2h

30400
27840
25280
19040
15200
12640

12h

8h

« BUSY » LED

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

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SETTINGS

Date, Time and Picture Quality

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 (4 MP). Use the « DOWN » button if you

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want to reduce the resolution to « 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. Once finished,
press « MENU/OK » and turn « OFF » the system to save the
changes.

MODE

When the « PHOTO » or « VIDEO » mode is selected, the
test light in the front of the camera flashes for 60 seconds to
allow the user to leave without being photographed or filmed.
When the « SET/TEST » mode is selected, no picture or video
is recorded.
the camera detects movement, the light winks to indicate that
normally, a photo or video would be recorded.

not detect the movement, increase the distance detection using the
wheel
understand how the device responds to detections, you can better
adjust the direction or the height of the installation.

switch is set to « VIEW », you can view the recorded pictures
or videos on television.

DELAY

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

Walk perpendicularly in front of the camera.

« DISTANCE »

or realign the system differently. When you

If the system does

When

When the

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 to the right to increase distance.

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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.

The « DISTANCE » dial (placed on the side of the camera) can
adjust the sensitivity of the detector.

with a detector sensitive to infrared. The system detects only heat
source in motion. The greater the mass of heat, more sensitive is the
system.
to adjust the distance is to set the camera in « SET/TEST » mode
(see above).
the camera during the positioning. This prevents picture taken by
the camera when oriented towards the sun while an object moves in
front of the camera (eg. a branch)

The camera is equipped

Range of detector is between 5 and 50 feet. The best way

Make sure to have the least possible objects in front of

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SOUND RECORDING

The SPYPOINT G4 offers the possibility to record the sound
in « VIDEO » mode. When the « VIDEO » mode is selected,
the camera automatically records the sound. Under the camera,
you can find a rubber cap with the inscription MIC. If the user
does not want to record the sound, the rubber cap needs to stay

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in place. If the sound recording is required, the user must lift the
rubber cap and turned it slightly so that the microphone receiver

is completely cleared (See figure below).

View Date/
Time:

Erase one:
Erase All:

Format:

Protect:
Language:
Exit:

To increase the view of the date and time
imprinted on the picture.

To erase the photo or the video on the screen.
To erase all stored photos and videos,

with the exception of protected photos and
videos.

To format memory card and to erase all
protected photos and videos.

To protect the photo or video on the screen.
To select language.
To return to viewing screen.

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 and 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.

TELEVISION

To see photos and videos directly on a TV screen, turn

OFF » your camera and select « VIEW ». Connect the yellow

«

end of the cable (supplied) into the « VIDEO IN » of the TV and
the other end into the « TV OUT » of the camera. Turn « ON »

the camera. You will see the last picture or video recorded by
your system. To change the picture or the video, use the key
« UP » or « DOWN ». If you press « MENU/OK », the
following options will appear:

TROUBLESHOOTING

No person / animal on photos

1. Rising sun or sunset can trigger sensor. Camera must
be reoriented.

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

3. Small animal may be triggering 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.
Camera must be set on a stable and immovable
object i.e. large tree.

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

Red light in front of camera winks

1. « MODE » switch is in « SET/TEST ».

2. « MODE » switch is in « PHOTO » or
« VIDEO ». Red light on the front of the camera
flashes for 60 seconds to allow the user to leave
without being photographed or filmed.

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OPTIONS

See your local dealer or visit www.spypoint.com to find
available products. The following items are popular options
that can be added to a SPYPOINT camera model G4:

SD Memory card, SD-8GB

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Allows the user to record photos and videos.

Multi-card reader RD25-1

Allows the download of photos and videos
directly into a personal computer, without using
the SPYPOINT camera. This reader works
with 25 different types of memory cards and is
compatible with SD card.

Picture viewer, PV-2.4

Digital camera. Picture viewer, SD card slot,

2.4" viewing screen, 2GB internal memory,
MP3, radio, headphone, leather transport
pocket, rechargeable lithium battery, charger
and USB cable included.

Photo and video viewer, PV-9

Photo and video viewer. 2.5" viewing screen.

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

Rechargeable lithium battery pack for
camera, to replace alkaline batteries. This
type of battery is much less affected by cold
temperatures and lasts up to 3 times the
alkaline batteries.

Additional lithium battery pack, LIT-09

An additional lithium battery pack is a handy
spare.

Solar Panel, SP-12V

Solar panel with an aluminum tripod. It can
be used to maintain the charge of the lithium
battery pack directly into the camera. The
solar panel can also be used to recharge all
type of 12 volt battery, including the KIT­12V (sold separately).

Water resistant battery box, KIT-12V

Water resistant battery box. Includes a 12
volt rechargeable battery, charger, 12 feet
power cable and carrying strap.

12ft power cable, PW-12FT

Spare 12 ft power cable, fits with KIT-12V.

12 volt rechargeable battery and charger,
BATT-12V

To allow using external rechargeable battery
to power the camera.

12 volt power cable, CB-12FT

A 12 ft. cable allows connecting the camera
to an external 12 volt DC power.

12 volt adapter, AD-12V

12 volt adapter for wall outlet,
fits all Spypoint cameras.

IR-Booster, IRB-W

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

Black LEDs IR-Booster, IRB-W-B

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

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Cable lock, CL-6ft

6 feet long locking cable with key used for
maximum theft protection.

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Secure Metal Box, SB-91

Metal Box to secure the camera against theft.
It also protects it from breakage that can be
caused by bears or other animals.

Mouting arm, MA-360

Adjustable mounting arm, compatible with
standard 1/4-20" tripod mount screw.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

SPYPOINT G4 designed by GG Telecom, is covered by a one
(1) year warranty on material and workmanship starting from
its original date of purchase. The sales receipt is your proof

of purchase and should be presented if warranty service is
needed.

This warranty does not cover any GG Telecom product
whichhas been subjected to misuse, neglect and accidents or
has been improperly used or maintained. Any modification or
tampering of the product will affect its operation, performance,
durability and void this warranty.

REPAIR SERVICE

Repairs for damages not covered by the warranty will be
subject to a reasonable charge. For technical assistance, write
to [e-mail]. Give a description of the problem with
a phone number where you can be reached.

IMPORTANT: Under no circumstances will GG Telecom
accept returned products without a Return Material
Authorization number (RMA).

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