Spypoint BF-12HD, S-BF-12HD User Manual

Digital Surveillance Camera

Système de surveillance photographique

Fotografisches Überwachungs system

Model/ Modèle/ Modell

BF-12HD/S-BF-12

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P INTSPY INTPSPY

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BF-12

User manual/ Manuel d'utilisation /

Bedienungsanleitung

S-BF-12

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www.spypoint.com

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Thank you for choosing the SPYPOINT® BF-12HD/
S-BF-12HD monitoring system. 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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v1.0

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FEATURES

External (12V jack) 12-volt battery

(KIT-12V/BATT-12V) /

Photo recording:

Photo resolution 12 MP
File format JPG
Time lapse Predefined intervals

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from 30sec to 1h
Multi-shot Up to 6 pictures per detection
Stamp Date, time, temperature

and moon phase
Capture mode Color by day,

black and white by night

Video recording:

Video resolution 1280 x 720 (720p)
File format AVI
Sequence length Adjustable from 10 to 90sec
Capture mode Color by day,

black and white by night

Sound recording:

Automatically recorded

in video mode

Memory storage:

SD/SDHC card up to 32 GB

(No internal memory)

Viewing:

Built-in screen

3.0" LCD

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

6x AA

batteries

Solar panel Solar panel (SP-12V) combined

Detection system:

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

detection
Electricity option Instant trigger time

Night time illumination system:

LEDs 46 LEDs
Type Invisible Black LEDs
Exposure Automatic infrared level

Optical field of view:
Wireless:

TM

REMOS

Technology This camera is compatible with

Recommendations:

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

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

12-volt adapter (AD-12V)

with rechargeable battery pack
(LIT-09/LIT/C-8)

Adjustable from 10 sec. to 30 min

(Connected to a 12V DC
Main source only)

adjustment
50°

REMOSTM Technology
(see SETTINGS)

(-4 °F to + 122 °F)

(-22 °F to + 167 °F)

Lithium battery pack Rechargeable battery pack

(LIT-09/LIT-C-8)

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CONTENTS

External (12V)

The camera can also be powered from an external 12-volt

• SPYPOINT® BF-12HD/S-BF-12

• Installation strap

• USB cable

• Audio/video cable

• User manual

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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. If combined with a lithium
battery pack, slide the switch to LIT-09. For the accessories

available, refer to the section OPTIONS.

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POWER

The battery level is shown in the bottom right corner of the
screen when the camera is in TEST mode. 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)

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. While

installing the AA batteries, slide the switch inside the battery
case to ALK. Insert the batteries as indicated inside the battery
case and follow the exact polarity. 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 than an alkaline
battery. While installing the lithium battery pack, slide the
switch inside the battery case to LIT-09.

Solar panel

This model also offers the possibility to connect a solar panel
SP-12V (sold separately, refer to the section OPTIONS) to
maintain the charge of the lithium battery pack (sold separately,
refer to the section OPTIONS) or the 12-volt battery (sold
separately, refer to the section OPTIONS). While installing
the rechargeable lithium battery or 12-volt battery, slide the
switch inside the battery case to LIT-09 to activate the charging
system of the solar panel.

Power source Switch position

• 6AA

• 12V

ALK

• 12V + 6AA

• LIT-09

• 12V + LIT-09

LIT-09

• Solar panel + LIT-09

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MEMORY CARD

Note: The optional steel security box (SB-91) affects the
wireless functionalites of products compatible with REMOSTM

Using a memory card (sold separately, refer to the section

technology.

OPTIONS) is required to operate the camera. When the
PHOTO, VIDEO or VIEW mode is selected, the screen

DISTANCE

displays "Insert memory card" if no memory card is present.
The camera is compatible with SD/SDHC memory card, up

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to 32 GB capacity. Before inserting or removing a memory

Turn the dial DISTANCE located on the right side of the camera

to the right to increase the sensitivity.

card, the camera must be turned off. Failing to do so may
cause loss of pictures or damage the pictures already recorded
on the memory card. When the SD card is full, the viewing
screen indicates "Disk Full". The following data shows an
approximate quantity of photos or video length that can be
taken by the camera depending on the memory card capacity.

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RESOLUTION

5 MP
8 MP

12 MP

VIDEO

RESOLUTION

1280 x 720 (720p) 20 min 40 min 1h20

"BUSY" LED

2.0Go 4.0Go 8.0Go 32Go

1700
1200

790

2.0Go 4.0Go 8.0Go 32Go

3400
2400
1580

6800
4800
3160

27300
19000
12640

5h20

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

WIRELESS

TM

REMOS

This REMOS
capabilities and can be combined with:

• RC-1 ― Remote control (remotely controls the camera )

• MS-1 ― Motion sensor (triggers the camera remotely)

• IRB-W-B ― Infrared Booster (increases the lighting power)

Refer to the section SETTINGS for details

TECHNOLOGY

TM

compatible camera benefits from wireless

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 TEST mode. Make sure to

have the least possible objects in front of the camera during

the positioning. This will prevent pictures to be taken by the

camera when oriented towards the sun while an object moves

in front of the camera (e.g. a branch).

SETTINGS

Turn ON the camera and navigate in the interface by

pressing , ,  or , press OK for selection. To modify

the selection, press  and  again and press OK to confirm.

To return to the previous menu, press BACK.

PHOTO

Press OK to select PHOTO mode; the test light

Photo

in front of the camera will flash for 60 seconds to
allow the operator to walk away from the camera

without being photographed.

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SETTINGS

Allows the operator's own settings. To set the
system in English, hold the button  until
"Language" is highlighted. Press OK, select

Test light

Settings

"English" with the button  or  and confirm your choice

with OK. The system will than change the menus to English.

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Video

without being recorded.

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Test

detects movement, the light flashes to indicate that normally,
a photo or video would have been recorded. If the system does
not detect the movement, increase the distance detection using
the dial DISTANCE or realign the system differently. Once
you understand how the device responds to detections, you can
better adjust the direction or the height of the camera.

In TEST mode, it is possible to take a picture by pressing
the OK button. The photo is saved and appears in the
VIEW mode.

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

VIDEO

Press OK to select VIDEO ; the test light in the
front of the camera will flash for 60 seconds to
allow the operator to walk away from the camera

TEST

To set the camera and the desired distance, select
TEST mode. No picture or video will be recorded.
Walk in front of the camera. When the camera

Time Start /
Time Stop:

Delay:

(10s/30s/1m/5m/
15m/30m)

Multi-shot:

(1/2/3/4/5/6
consecutive shots)

Allow the user to set the period of operation
of the camera. The start and stop times are
the hours during the camera is in action
and records pictures or videos. Example:
If the user selects "7:00 am" start time and
"11:00 am" stop time, the camera will only
detect for that period of time and will stay
inactive for the remaining hours. Press OK
and use  or  to adjust the hours. Press
again OK to set the minutes. When the time is
properly set, press OK.

For an activation of 24 hours, the same start
and stop times must be entered (example:
00:00 as start time and 00:00 as stop time.

These hours are the basic settings of your
camera)

Note: The

period. For example, 5pm is 17:00 (00:00
means midnight).

Select the time interval between photos or
videos.

Note: A shorter detection delay results in a
shorter battery life.

Take up to 6 consecutive shots for each
detection, with a 10-second delay between
each photo. This option allows up to 6 pictures
from different angles when the camera is in
PHOTO mode.

hours are recorded over a 24-hour

(Recommended installation height: about 3 feet).

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Video length:

(10s/30s/60s/90s)

Language:

(English/Français/
Deutsch)

Date:

English

Time:
Stamp:

(Yes/No)

Quality:

(High/Normal/
Low)

T emperature:

(°C/°F)

Continuous:

(Yes/No)

Allow the user to select the recording time
when the camera is set in VIDEO mode.

Select a language for the camera menus.

Set the date as Month/Day/Year

Set the time as Hour/Minute

Select or cancel printing date, time,
temperature and moon phases on photos.

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

Set the photo resolution.

High: 12 MP
Normal: 8 MP
Low: 5 MP

Select the temperature display in °F or °C.

Allow the user to take pictures or videos even
if the memory card is full. The camera will
continue to record photos or videos by deleting
the first recorded files.

Power:

(Batteries/
Electricity)

Time Lapse:

(Off/30s/1m/3m/
5m/15m/30m/1h)

Allows the user to select the type of power
supply.

Choose "Electricity" if the camera is powered
by a main electric supply. (using a 12-volt
DC adapter AD-12V, sold separately). Main
electric power supply is recommended when
use for security purposes. It provides an instant
trigger time when a movement is detected. The
lithium battery pack and the AA batteries can
remain safely inside the camera and it is ideal
in case of a blackout. A 12-volt DC adapter
that can provide a minimum of 800 mA is
required (See OPTIONS for accessories).

Note: When using the electricity power, the
MULTI-SHOT mode and the DELAY between
photos are disabled as the camera triggers
instantly every time it detects motion. Also,
the printing of the temperature on each picture
is disabled.

Allow the user to set the frequency at which time
the camera takes a picture, without detection.
For example, if the option "5 minutes" is
selected in the TIME LAPSE mode, the camera
takes a picture every 5 minutes during that period
of operation (start time and stop time) even if
there is no detection.

This option allows the user to obtain
pictures of game outside the detection range
of the camera.

Note: The TIME LAPSE mode only applies
in PHOTO mode, not in VIDEO mode. When
TIME LAPSE mode is selected, the DELAY
mode and the MULTI-SHOT mode are
disabled. The photo resolution remains the
same except for the low resolution which are
reduced to 800 x 600.

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RC-1:

(REMOSTM)

(On/Off)

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MS-1:

(REMOSTM)

(On/Off)

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The RC-1 remote control is required (sold
separately, see OPTIONS). Allows the user to
activate or deactivate the detection of the camera
(#1,2) or to remotely take a photo or a video in an

area of 500 ft (#3).

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Allows the camera to be triggered wirelessly
by one or more MS-1 devices. (sold separately,
see OPTIONS)

Format: Format memory card and erase all

protected photos and videos.

Exit:

Return to the viewing screen.

Note: The number of yellow stars that appear to the right of the

screen corresponds to the resolution of the photos.

=Low (5 MP)

=Medium (8 MP)

=High (12 MP)

• Watching on TV: You can view the photos or videos directly

IR-Booster:

(REMOSTM)

(On/Off)

Allows the camera to trigger, up to a distance
of 50-ft, one or more remote IR-BOOSTER
infrared lighting devices without the use of an
additional transmitter.

from a TV. 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. The options are the same as when

viewing on the screen 3.0"(see above).

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VIEW

View recorded photos or videos on TFT 3.0"

View

viewing camera screen or on a TV set at home.

•Viewing with the 3.0" screen: When VIEW mode is selected,
the latest photo or video recorded appears on the screen
automatically. Press  or  to view next or previous images.
Press  and  to zoom in and out. When the zoom is activated,
press OK to move the image by using , ,  or . Press OK
again then  to return to normal view.

Press OK to view the different options available in VIEW mode.

Date and time:

Enlarge the imprinted date and time on the
picture.

Protect:

Protects your photo and video from the
memory card.

Erase one:

Erase from the memory card, the photo or the
video seen on the screen.

Erase all:

Erase from the memory card, all stored
photos and videos, with the exception of
protected photos and videos.

SOUND RECORDING

This camera SPYPOINT® offers the possibility to record the

sound in VIDEO mode. When the VIDEO mode is selected, the

camera automatically records the sound. On the bottom of 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 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).

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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 on

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"DCIM" and "100DSCIM" to find all your photos and videos.

The camera screen turns off

• The camera may be set to PHOTO or VIDEO mode and the

screen turns off in order to preserve battery life.

• The camera is left inactive for more than 2 minutes on the

main menu, it automatically resets itself to PHOTO ou

VIDEO mode and the screen turns off.

• To return to the main screen, turn off the camera and turn

in on again.

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.

OPTIONS

To obtain more information on the available options, go to

www.spypoint.com. The following items are options which

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 animals 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 field of view before photo is taken.
Move camera further back or redirect camera.
Camera must be set on a stable and motionless
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 blinks

• Camera is set in TEST mode

• Camera is set in PHOTO or VIDEO mode. The red
light in front of the camera flashes for 60 seconds to
allow the user to leave without being photographed or
recorded.

can be added to a SPYPOINT® BF-12HD/S-BF-12HDcamera:

Motion sensor, MS-1

Wireless motion sensor that allows to
trigger the camera remotely, up to 500ft
away. Works with all cameras compatible
with REMOSTM technology. Requires
1 alkaline 9V battery or a 12V power
supply (not included). Also available in
black.

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...)

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

Rechargeable lithium battery and AC
charger with charge indicator light. This
type of battery is less affected by cold
temperatures and lasts up to 3 times longer
than alkaline batteries. Compatible with
most SPYPOINT® products.

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Additional lithium battery pack,
LIT-09

Additional rechargeable lithium battery,
compatible with most SPYPOINT®
products

Solar Panel, SP-12V

Solar panel with adjustable steel mounting
kit. Can be used to maintain recharged
lithium battery directly into compatible
devices. Can also be combined with any
12-volt battery.

Water resistant battery box, KIT-12V

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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.

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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12ft power cable, PW-12FT

Spare 12 ft power cable to connect the
camera to the KIT-12V.

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.

12-volt adapter, AD-12V

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

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.

Remote control, RC-1

Four button wireless remote control.
Works with all cameras compatible with

TM

REMOS

technology (up to 500ft).

Battery included.

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® cameras
and more, 6ft.