WildSpy CAM AC-833S Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual (Ref. 833iR-1; rev. 20151110)
WildSpy Cam Outdoor Products
InfraRed (IR) Scouting –Time Lapse Camera
Model No: AC-833S
This WildSpy Cam unit has been designed to build-in a 8M pixels high-resolution digital
scounting camera with an integrated Time Lapse camera 2 in 1. With a lot of benefits and
advanced technology in the design, users who expect trying to simplify a hunting game as easy
as possible can also take many professional game images in the field. To help achieve this, the
controls are divided into two sections- Digital Camera Control section and Motion Sensor Control
section. Setting and operating with upper buttons for the digital camera is similar to operate as
many other traditional digital cameras that you are already familiar with. The 2.4’ color TFT
screen allows you to view pictures in the field and program for general camera options. Another
small LCD and the buttons on the lower displays and control all scouting settings of the motion
sensor to let you know all details of current scouting status immediately when you just open the
cover.
Not only be a scounting camera, it is an all in one solution for creating Time Lapse images. All
shots will be converted to a time lapse video with our recommended free software. Just turn it on,
set the time interval and shot capacity, frame your subject, let it record, you will get amazing
time lapse videos during scouting period.
You should also save the packing material and box in case you need to ship this unit. The box is also printed
with useful information.
Features
• Taking Up to 8 Mp high quality pictures and 720P HD (1280x720) video when a motion is detected.
• Date and Time Stamp on each picture and video
• Built-In 2.4” Color Screen for viewing images and videos in field
• 1.2s Fast Capture at Night Shot under Fast Trigger mode
• Programmable Time Lapse capturing
• Two modes for extending long battery life and Turbo snap shot speed
• Card Slot support up to 32G SDHC card
• Motion detect on duty selection: DAY – NIGHT – 24 HOUR
• Video length option: 3 ~ 90 seconds.
• TV out port support NTSC and PAL TV
• USB port for downloading images to computer and firmware upgrade
• Solar power port to accept 6V/1A DC input from the MO6-3W Solar Pack or equivalent
• Powerful Infra-Red flash to take monochrome clear picture and video at night within 50 feet.
• Separated TFT/LCD screens and keys to simplify setting for camera and motion sensor controls
• PIR Pause setting option: 0,1,3,5,10,20,30,60 minutes for silent time
• Quick Shot mode allowed for more detection up to 3 events before to next period of pause.
• Burst Mode for upto 5 rapid shots in one event
• Low Battery indicator
• Motion Sensor Radar Icon for Sensor ON- Duty status
• Video mode Icon
• Walk-Test / In-Used light for Distance and setup
• Dial for adjusting sensitivity of motion sensor
• Back light for Scouting LCD viewing.
• Power Supply: D cell Alkaline battery x 4pcs; C cell battery x3 pcs (Optional supported by Solar pack
powered, then, on board batteries will become a backup power sourse)
• Solar Power Port support a series of either optional solar power pack SO-3/6/10
• Main unit x1
• TV Cable x1
• USB Cable x1
• Belt Strap x1
• Instruction Manual x1
• Steel mounting bracket plus U bar provides stronger security option x1set (Optional, it may not
including in this packing)
Accessory Included
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation
1. Remove the Steel security bar (Optional parts)
and open the front door by pulling up the two
latches on the side of the cabinet. Push the Main
power switch to OFF (Center).
2. Install 3 pcs C type Alkaline batteries into the
battery compartment on the right for Motion
sensor working.
3. Install 4 pcs D type Alkaline batteries to the
compartment to support Digital Camera and IRLight operation.
4. If you connect a solar power pack, all the
installed battries will become a power back up
sourse. You can choose non-battery operation
mode for your application.
5. Install a SD card into the slot. Be careful to insert the SD card according to direction shown on the SD
card. Before you try to operate with the camera, be sure a SD card must be into the slot.
Caution: Before replacing a SD card, be sure the Main PW switch is already at OFF position in order to
avoid the data in the SD might be flushed. After that, formatting the SD card firstly before operation
will be highly recommended if it is the first time to be used in this device.
Quick Start
An easy way below to tell you step by step
for getting a quick start with the unit, it will
run under the factory default if you do not
change any parameter except below:
1. Push the main power switch
which is allocated in the bottom of
out-side cabinet to ON
2. After PW is ON, system will be
ready for setup. Press CAM-PW to
switch On the camera section.
3. Set date and time for the Camera
and choose either at Picture or
Video mode.(See the paragraph
below for “Date and time
Setting”; Still Picture / Video Mode)
4. Set other parameters of scouting and exit the setting mode after finished. (See more paragraphs
about the Setting for Motion Sensor below). You can ignore this step if you still are not quite
understand it what they are.
5. Hang unit on a steady tree around 1 meter height with the attached belt and set the motion PIR
sensor almost point to the area which you wish to monitor.
6. Slide the main PW switch to TEST and turn the Sensor Gain Control to Max. (Clock-wise). After the
SELF-TEST light goes OFF after 1 minute, try to walk in front of motion sensor in order to verify
how much distance and a zone you will be detected according to the flashing walk-test light .
7. Push PW back to ON and you can leave. Now the scouting camera will be ready to work stand-by
after 10 seconds since PW is ON. Once an event will be detected, camera will take a shot to save
an image as well as event counter will increase a record automatically.
Factory default settings
For Camera: Capture = Single Picture /Auto Exposure / 3M pixels resolution / Burst Mode =Off / Shutter
Speed = Auto / Quality =Normal / Stamp =ON / Language = English / TV =NTSC / Download =MSDC / Video
Resolution = VGA 640x480 / Frame rate = 15 F/S
For Motion detection: Pause= 1 minute / Quick-Shot =1 / Turbo = PW-Save / Work Duty = 24 HRs / 3
seconds Video length
Start up with User’s Setting
It is suggested to customize your settings
after you have experience to use this device for
a few times.
Switch the PW ON, the lower LCD show the
default settings. You can able to program with
your desired parameters instead of the
Factory default for both camera and motion
detector operations. When the unit exit from
setting mode or no change since PW ON, it will
goes to the motion detection ON Duty mode
automatically after 1 minute.
Setting for Motion Sensor Operation (PIR
Sensor)
The settings explaination below is referred to keys on the lower portion of the inner panel. See the Fig.3
Select ON DUTY for Day, Night or 24 hours
The WORK button is pressed once to enter the 24 HOUR > NIGHT > DAY options, the 24 (Clock) On Duty
icons will remain blinking. Press the key again to move the blinking icon to the SUN icon, one more pressing
will move it to the Moon. Press the OK/DEL key on your right to accept for the desired icon and then it become
stable. The Clock icon is represented for motion detection will be valid a full day and night. The SUN is
represented for day working. The MOON is represented for Night working only. If ON Duty is ready, a Radar
icon will run with radiation to show the device can sense any motion in this period.
Select for Quick Shot
Quick Shot allows for more images to be taken if additional motions may be detected after the 1st image
and the camera does not shut down and still be ready for more instant shots. If the Burst mode is set for OFF,
you can choose 1~3 additional events which will allow camera to shot between every 20 seconds in order to
have a group images when many animals are passing-by. “1” is the default that only one picture to be taken
and then goes to PAUSE time. “2” or “3” will re-arm the sensor for taking shots in further the second and third
event if more animals are following. (Example of use: On a trail when you want a picture of what is
following the first young deer. Like a smart buck, it always walk at the last). A time-out of each shot
is around 20 seconds. The system will goes to Pause mode after a total number of events are done or time-out.
Note: This function is not the same as the burst mode. They will be used for difference purposes.
Pause Time
This is a silent time between the motion sensor does able to detect each event for a capture. The sensor will
not work within the gap. You can select 00, 01, 03, 05, 10, 20, 30, 45, 60 minutes for a PAUSE option. Press
the PAUSE button once to enter for start setting, default 01 will be blinking. Press again to change it until the
desired choice appears. Press OK/DEL on right to accept it.
Change for Movie Length
This option will let you determine how long for each video to take. There are 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90
seconds of video length to be selected. The PAUSE key is shared for two functions. Press and hold the PAUSE
key for 3 seconds, a blinking video camera icon will appear to let you know you already enter for video length
setting mode. Then press PAUSE repeatedly until your desired length appears. Confirm an updated change by
the OK/DEL key.
NOTE: Not only to preset a video length, you must be required to change for VIDEO option in the camera
setting when you wish to take video clips. Otherwise, the device still does take pictures.
OK/DEL
It is a key for shared with two functions. Any time you have done to program the WORK, Q-SHOT and
PAUSE / Video Length, just press the OK/DEL key to accept a new change. On the other hand, press and hold
it with 3 seconds, it perform the DELETE function that all event counts on the lower LCD will be cleared. But it
is not effect to any contents in the camera memory. All images and videos in camera are safe even the event
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