Wildgame LO8 User Manual

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Model # LO8

User’s Manual

Invisible Infrared Digital Scouting Camera

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Includes

USB Cable 2 - Bungee Cords

User Manual

Camera UnitFlextime Player

Software

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NOTE: Flextime Player Software is optional. Flextime files can be played by using most media players.

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Features

RESOLUTION

FLASH

FLASH RANGE

SENSOR

SENSOR RANGE

IMAGE FORMAT

MEMORY

USB

IMAGE RESOLUTION

POWER SUPPLY

AUXILIARY POWER

BATTERY LIFE

ONBOARD POWER

HOUSING

MOUNTING

REDUX

MAX: 8 MP 60 High Intensity Invisible IR LED’s up to 70 feet Passive Infrared Sensor (PIR)

Detects Motion and Heat up to 75 feet JPEG - Digital Still / AVI - Digital Video up to 32GB SD Card (not included and required) 5-PIN Mini USB style - included High (8MP)

Medium (6MP) Low (4MP)

12 AA batteries (not included and required) External power port Estimated up to 3 months (in PIR mode)

Battery life may be reduced in Flextime mode (depending on Flextime setting)

Built in battery to retain Time and Settings Weather resistant with rubber gaskets 2 Bungee cords - included Technology to reduce motion blur during

transition time

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Installing Batteries

With the camera facing up, open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera by turning them to the left.

With the bottom of the camera towards you, load 6 AA batteries with the positive ends towards you in the left battery chamber and load 6 AA batteries with the positive ends towards you in the right battery chamber.

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Close battery compartment cover by turning them to the right.

Open the door at the bottom of the camera by unlatching the locking tabs.

Load SD memory card (up to 32GB not

included) into the SD card slot with the

connectors facing down.

TIPS: Make sure the SD Card is unlocked (small switch on the side of the SD Card) or the camera LCD will read “LOCK”.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the camera is powered off before removing or installing an SD card. If you are using an SD card from other cameras, please make sure to format the SD card in your computer prior to use in your camera. New cards are ok to use straight from the package.

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Power On

Check the battery level icon to ensure the batteries just installed contain the proper charge level. If so, you are ok to proceed with camera use.

To turn the unit ON press and release the power button.

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Test Mode

PIR LED Status Light: During the first 2 minutes of Ready Mode, the red light will illuminate when a PIR event is triggered. The red light will blink for 2-3 seconds when photo is taken during this first 2 minutes. After 2 minutes all indicator lights will turn off until a button is pressed.

LCD Ready Mode: The camera will automatically enter Ready Mode if a button is not pressed for greater than 30 seconds. The status lights will illuminate for a total of 2 minutes.

304 2PM

TIME / DATE LOCATION IMAGE TYPE TRIGGER PIC RESOLUTION VID RESOLUTION PIR SENSITIVITY ACTIVE TIME FLEXTIME DELAY PICTURES TAKEN PICTURES REMAINING

LOC1 STILL - WIDE BOTH HIGH REGULAR MED 24 HR Inter - 1M 15S 0000 0000

00:00 PM 00/00/00

TIME / DATE LOCATION IMAGE TYPE TRIGGER PIC RESOLUTION VID RESOLUTION PIR SENSITIVITY ACTIVE TIME FLEXTIME DELAY PICTURES TAKEN PICTURES REMAINING

LOC1 STILL - WIDE BOTH HIGH REGULAR MED 24 HOURS Inter - 00:01:00 00:00:15 0000 0000

00:00 PM 00/00/00

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Power Save

Date/Time

To change Date & Time, enter MENU and press the UP,DN,L or R buttons to navigate to the DATE & TIME icon and press OK.

Press the UP or DN navigation button to go up or down in sequence. Press L or R to move to the next digit.

When the Time & Date are set, press OK to save and press OK again to go back to the MENU.

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After 30 seconds without any buttons being pushed, the LCD will turn off and camera enters into Power Save or Ready Mode.

The LCD screen can be awakened by pressing the Power button briefly.

Note: The LCD will not “wake up” when camera is writing to memory.

BACK

ACTIVE TIME

LOCATION TRIGGER

DELAY

PIR SENSITIVITY

FLEXTIME +™

DATE & TIME

PLAY BACK

IMAGE TYPE

VIEW ASSIST

DATE & TIME

_ _ :__ __/__/__

TIME/DATE

MONTH DAY YEAR

BACK

1 1 1 0 1 1 2

2 0 0

__:__ __/__/__

TIME/DATE

MONTH DAY YEAR

BACK

1 1 1 0 1 1 2

2 0 0

TIME / DATE LOCATION IMAGE TYPE TRIGGER PIC RESOLUTION VID RESOLUTION PIR SENSITIVITY ACTIVE TIME FLEXTIME DELAY PICTURES TAKEN PICTURES REMAINING

LOC1 STILL - WIDE BOTH HIGH REGULAR MED 24 HR Inter - 1M 15S 0000 0000

00:00 PM 00/00/00

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Location

To change Location, enter MENU and press the UP,DN,L or R buttons to navigate to the LOCATION icon and press OK.

Press the UP or DN navigation button to go up or down in sequence. Press L or R to move to the next digit.

When the Location is set, press OK to save and press OK again to go back to the MENU.

BACK

ACTIVE TIME

LOCATION TRIGGER

DELAY

PIR SENSITIVITY

FLEXTIME +™

DATE & TIME

PLAY BACK

IMAGE TYPE

VIEW ASSIST

BACK

LOCATION

_ _ ______

LOCATION

A B

BACK

LOCATION

____ ____

A B C D

Image Type:Still

To change Image Type, enter MENU and press the UP,DN,L or R buttons to navigate to the Image Type icon and press OK.

Press the L, R button to select STILL and press OK. Then select the Resolution and press OK. Then select the aspect and press OK.

When the Image Type is set, press OK to save and press OK again to go back to the MENU.

BACK

ACTIVE TIME

LOCATION TRIGGER

DELAY

PIR SENSITIVITY

FLEXTIME +™

DATE & TIME

PLAY BACK

IMAGE TYPE

VIEW ASSIST

IMAGE TYPE

BACK

STILL VIDEO

HI MED LOW

REGULAR WIDE ANGLE

RESOLUTION

IMAGE TYPE

BACK

STILL VIDEO

HI MED LOW

REGULAR WIDE ANGLE

RESOLUTION

IMAGE TYPE

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Trigger

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TRIGGER:

PIR MODE: Takes a photo or video only when the PIR sensor is triggered.

FLEXTIME

(Time Lapse): Takes time lapse

images at set intervals during the key movement periods of the day, depending on your Flextime settings.

BOTH: Both PIR and Flextime are active.

To change Trigger, enter MENU and press the UP,DN,L or R buttons to navigate to the Trigger icon and press OK.

Press the L, R button to select Trigger Mode. Then select the OK to save. If PIR is selected press OK again to go back to the MENU. If FlexTime or Both is selected you will be redirected to the Flextime Menu (see page 11).

BACK

ACTIVE TIME

LOCATION TRIGGER

DELAY

PIR SENSITIVITY

FLEXTIME +™

DATE & TIME

PLAY BACK

IMAGE TYPE

VIEW ASSIST

Image Type:Video

To change Image Type, enter MENU and press the UP,DN,L or R buttons to navigate to the Image Type icon and press OK.

Press the L, R button to select VIDEO and press OK. Then select the Resolution and press OK. Then select the length and press OK.

When the Image Type is set, press OK to save and press OK again to go back to the MENU.

BACK

ACTIVE TIME

LOCATION TRIGGER

DELAY

PIR SENSITIVITY

FLEXTIME +™

DATE & TIME

PLAY BACK

IMAGE TYPE

VIEW ASSIST

IMAGE TYPE

BACK

STILL VIDEO

WVGA

15s 30s 1m 2m

VIDEO LENGTH

IMAGE TYPE

BACK

STILL VIDEO

REGULAR

15s 30s 1m 2m

VIDEO LENGTH

IMAGE TYPE

BACK

PIR

FlexTime

BOTH

TRIGGER

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PIR ACTIVE:

24 HR: The PIR can be active at all times.

DAY: The PIR can be active in daylight hours only.

NIGHT: The PIR can be active in nighttime hours only.

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PIR Sensitivity

To change PIR Sensitivity, enter MENU and press the UP,DN,L or R buttons to navigate to the PIR Sensitivity icon and press OK.

Press the L, R button to select the sensitivity and press OK to save. Then press OK again to go back to the MENU.

BACK

ACTIVE TIME

LOCATION TRIGGER

DELAY

PIR SENSITIVITY

FLEXTIME +™

DATE & TIME

PLAY BACK

IMAGE TYPE

VIEW ASSIST

BACK

HI MED LOW

PIR SENSITIVITY

Active Time

To change the Active Time, enter MENU and press the UP,DN,L or R buttons to navigate to the Active Time icon and press OK.

Press the L, R button to select the active time and press OK to save. Then press OK again to go back to the MENU.

BACK

ACTIVE TIME

LOCATION TRIGGER

DELAY

PIR SENSITIVITY

FLEXTIME +™

DATE & TIME

PLAY BACK

IMAGE TYPE

VIEW ASSIST

BACK

24 HR DAY NIGHT

ACTIVE TIME

PIR SENSITIVITY

ACTIVE TIME

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Flextime period:

1. 15 min before Sunrise to 1 hour after Sunrise.

2. 1 hour before Sunset to 15 min after Sunset

Flextime period:

1. 15 min before Sunrise to 1 hour after Sunrise.

2. 1 hour before Sunset to 15 min after Sunset

Flextime period:

1. 15 min before Sunrise to 15 min after Sunset

1 HOUR

AFTER

SUNRISE

1 HOUR BEFORE SUNSET

15 MINUTES

BEFORE

SUNRISE

15 MINUTES

AFTER

SUNSET

FLEX TIME

PIR

INACTIVE

Camera is inactive before and after Flextime periods.

Flextime is active twice a day.

Flextime is active during daytime.

Camera is in PIR mode before and after Flextime periods.

INACTIVE

PIR

FLEXTIME

PIR PIR

FLEXTIME selected

BOTH selected

INTERVAL

Flextime + PIR period:

1. 15 min before Sunrise to 1 hour after Sunrise.

2. 1 hour before Sunset to 15 min after Sunset

Flextime + PIR period:

1. 15 min before Sunrise to 1 hour after Sunrise.

2. 1 hour before Sunset to 15 min after Sunset

Flextime + PIR period:

1. 15 min before Sunrise to 15 min after Sunset

INTERVAL

1 HOUR

AFTER

SUNRISE

1 HOUR BEFORE SUNSET

15 MINUTES

BEFORE

SUNRISE

15 MINUTES

AFTER

SUNSET

FLEX TIME

PIR

PIR PIR

PIR PIRPIR

PIR

FLEXTIME & PIR

PIR PIR

Camera is inactive before and after Flextime + PIR periods. Flextime + PIR is active twice a day.

Camera is in PIR mode before and after Flextime + PIR periods. Flextime + PIR is active twice a day.

Camera is in PIR mode before and after Flextime + PIR periods. Flextime + PIR is active during daytime.

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Flextime +™

To change Flextime™, enter MENU and press the UP,DN,L or R buttons to navigate to the Flextime™ icon and press OK.

Press the L, R button to select the mode and press OK to save. Then press OK again to go back to the MENU.

(See chart on pg 10 for mode descriptions)

BACK

ACTIVE TIME

LOCATION TRIGGER

DELAY

PIR SENSITIVITY

FLEXTIME +™

DATE & TIME

PLAY BACK

IMAGE TYPE

VIEW ASSIST

NOTE: Camera needs at least 48 hours in the field to acclimate to the environment for Flextime to function properly.

BACK

P1 P2 Interval

Press the L, R button to select the time between images and press OK to save. Then press OK again to go back to the MENU.

FLEXTIME +™

DELAY

BACK

1min 2min 5min 10min

15min 20min 25min 30min

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Delay

To change the Delay, enter MENU and press the UP,DN,L or R buttons to navigate to the Delay icon and press OK.

Press the L, R button to select the time between pictures in PIR mode and press OK to save. Then press OK again to go back to the MENU.

BACK

ACTIVE TIME

LOCATION TRIGGER

DELAY

PIR SENSITIVITY

FLEXTIME +™

DATE & TIME

PLAY BACK

IMAGE TYPE

VIEW ASSIST

DELAY

BACK

15s 30s 1min

2min 5min 10min

DELAY

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Playback: Stills

To view your images, enter MENU and press the UP,DN,L or R buttons to navigate to the Playback icon and press OK.

Press the UP,DN,L or R button navigate through media. To view a image press OK on the desired image.

BACK

ACTIVE TIME

LOCATION TRIGGER

DELAY

PIR SENSITIVITY

FLEXTIME +™

DATE & TIME

PLAY BACK

IMAGE TYPE

VIEW ASSIST

PLAY BACK

BACK

ZOOM: Press L or R then select the Zoom In button. Select to scroll with the UP, DN, L, or R while zoomed in. Select Back to return to normal size. Press Back again to return to Playback menu.

DELETE: Press L or R then select the Delete button to delete the selected image.

BACK

ZOOM

DELETE

ZOOM

OUT

Playback: Videos

To view your videos, enter MENU and press the UP,DN,L or R buttons to navigate to the Playback icon and press OK.

Press the UP,DN,L or R button navigate through media. To view a video press OK on the desired video.

BACK

ACTIVE TIME

LOCATION TRIGGER

DELAY

PIR SENSITIVITY

FLEXTIME +™

DATE & TIME

PLAY BACK

IMAGE TYPE

VIEW ASSIST

PLAY BACK

BACK

PLAY: Press L or R then select the Play button. Select Pause to freeze the playback. Press Back to return to Playback menu.

DELETE: Press L or R then select the Delete button to delete the selected video. NOTE: Once deleted the file

cannot be recovered.

DELETE

BACK

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View Assist

To use View Assist, enter MENU and press the UP,DN,L or R buttons to navigate to the View Assist icon and press OK.

Once in View Assist, the camera will show a live view of the lens. Adjust the camera locations to your liking and then press OK to return to the MENU.

BACK

ACTIVE TIME

LOCATION TRIGGER

DELAY

PIR SENSITIVITY

FLEXTIME +™

DATE & TIME

PLAY BACK

IMAGE TYPE

VIEW ASSIST

BACK

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Power Off Power Port

Image Stamp

WGI Cameras come standard with an external power port. You must open the weather resistant cover and use a Wildgame Innovations 6 Volt camera battery accessory.

To turn the unit off, first wake up the LCD screen and then depress and hold the power button until the LCD turns off.

Pictures Display:

-Temperature

- Time

- Date

- Moon Phase

- Photo Count

- Location

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Mounting

When mounting to a tree, first latch the 2 bungee cords through the mounting holes on the left or right side of the camera. Then, stretch the cords around the tree and latch the other ends of the bungee cords through the mounting holes on the opposite side of the camera.

Adjustable sides to fit almost any size tree.

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Important

Once you connect the camera to your computer via the USB cable/ports, the camera will then draw power from the computer. When completing the viewing, transferring, copying or deletion of images, please make sure that you DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM BOTH THE CAMERA AND THE COMPUTER, as you will not be able to power the camera OFF until you do so.

The directions as contained herein assume that you are using a Microsoft operating system and not Linux or a Mac-based operating system. Even said, there may be slight variations in your process based on the specific version of the operation system that you are using as well as the predefined user preference for each computer. The below listed steps are to serve as a guideline and may have to be slightly modified based on the specific operating system and preference as on your personal computer.

TIPS: Recommended distance from target area is 25-30 feet for optimal imaging quality. To improve the quality of your images, try not to mount the unit facing the rising or the setting sun in order to avoid direct sunlight into the camera lens. If mounting to a feeder unit or dusty environment, be sure to clean the camera lens cover, incandescent flash cover, and the PIR sensor cover on a regular basis. Periodically check the mounting of the camera to insure it is not loose. Make sure that you securely latch the door closed each and every time you use the unit, as the moisture seal will not be activated unless closed properly. Check batteries frequently to insure no corrosive build-up, as this may cause harm to the camera.

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Retrieving Images (SD Card in Camera)

Method 1: Leave SD card in camera

A. First, make sure that the camera is powered OFF. Next, plug the USB cable into the camera and then into the USB port on your computer. Once this is complete (in this order only), then power the camera ON. B. Once complete, your computer may automatically launch “AutoPlay”, a window recognizing a new Removable disk (the camera). C. If so, it should give you three selections:

1. Import pictures

2. View pictures

3. Open folder to view files D. Select the method from the list provided that best suits your requirements. Once a selection is made, you can then view the images located on the SD Card and manipulate them as needed. E. If your computer does not automatically launch the AutoPlay window recognizing the Removable Disk (the camera), then you will need to go to the “Start Menu” at the bottom left of your screen and select “Computer”. The summary view will then be illustrated on the right hand side of the window where the “Devices with Removable Storage” will

be listed. The computer will recognize the camera as Removable Disk. Please select Removable Disk from this menu (or double click on the graphical icon). F. This will then direct you into the SD Card file folder. Images are in the MEDIA folder while Flextime files are in the FLEX folder. G. Once open, you will then see all of the photo files that are located on the SD Card. Select each image individually to view. The default viewing browser for your computer will then automatically launch. H. Repeat for viewing all or other photos. I. If you determine that you want to delete the image, select the image by placing your cursor on it and clicking your mouse only once. Right click on your mouse and select delete. This will delete the image permanently, so be absolutely sure you want to do this before selecting delete.

TIP: The software drivers necessary to use and view the camera are automatically downloaded to the computer when you connect your camera to the computer via the included USB cable.

TIP: View Flextime Player Software CD for more information on Flextime.

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Retrieving Images (SD Card reader)

Method 2: Remove SD card and use card reader

A. First, remove the SD Card from the camera unit itself by pressing on it to where it automatically ejects. B. Next, insert the SD card into your SD card reader. C. Once inserted into your computer it may automatically launch “AutoPlay”, a window recognizing a new Secure Digital Storage Device (the SD Card). D. If so, it should list several options for the next steps (not limited to the following):

1. Picture Options a. Import pictures b. View pictures c. Copy Disc d. Transfer pictures

2. General Options a. Open folder to view files E. Select the method from the list provided that best suits your requirements. If the selection is made to “View pictures”, you can then view the images located on the SD Card and manipulate them as needed. F. If your computer does not automatically launch the AutoPlay window recognizing the Removable Disk (the SD Card), then you will need to go to the “Start Menu” at the bottom

left of your screen and select “Computer”. The summary view will then be illustrated on the right hand side of the window where by the “Devices with Removable Storage” will be listed. The computer will recognize the reader as “Secure Digital Storage Device”. Please select “Secure Digital Storage Device” from this menu (or double click on the graphical icon). G. This will then direct you into the SD Card file folder. Images are in the MEDIA folder while Flextime files are in the FLEX folder. H. Once open, you will then see all of the photo files that are located on the SD Card. Select each image individually to view. The default viewing browser for your computer will then automatically launch. I. Repeat for viewing all or other photos. J. If you determine that you want to delete the image, select the image by placing your cursor on it and clicking your mouse only once. Right click on your mouse and select delete. This will delete the image permanently, so be absolutely sure you want to do this before selecting delete.

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Warranty

DISCLAIMERS

WGI Innovations, LTD is not responsible for damage, expense or injury caused by the unauthorized use of, alterations to, improper connection of and abuse or neglect of the WGI Innovations™ products.

WARRANTY

You must register your product warranty online at www.wildgameinnovations.com. Follow the on screen directions to complete the process. WGI Innovations, LTD will replace any product that may encounter material or workmanship defects free of charge for ONE (1) YEAR after the date of purchase and thereafter the cost will vary per incident.

This warranty DOES NOT COVER damage, expense or injury caused by unauthorized repairs, alterations, improper connection, shipping, abuse, theft, accident, neglect or collateral loss.

When returning product for service you MUST obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from WGI Innovations, LTD. Please include name, UPS address (no P.O. Box), telephone number, RMA number and a complete description of the problem on all enclosed correspondence. When possible, pack product carefully in original carton. Customers are responsible for any shipping cost to WGI Innovations™. WGI Innovations™ will pay shipping cost of replacement product to the customer. We are not responsible for damage incurred in returning items for repair.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

WGI Innovations, LTD stands behind every product we manufacture for a one year product workmanship warranty and a strong commitment to customer service. If you are in need of customer service for missing parts or need assistance with the operation or assembly of your product, we encourage you to call one of our customer service representatives and let us assist you with your WGI Innovations™ product.

DISCLAIMER

WGI Innovations, LTD reserves the right to make changes to product features, functionality and physical design at its sole discretion. As a result, such changes may not be reected in this version of the manual.

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FCC CE

FCC STATEMENT

Product Name: Game Trail Camera Trade Name: Wildgame Innovations Model# LO8

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two criteria: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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