Moultrie M-880 Digital Game Camera User Manual

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THANK YOU for your purchase of the M-880 GameSpy Digital Camera. Please
read this booklet before using the unit. If you should have any questions about this
product or any other Moultrie product, please contact us using the information on
Instructions for M-880
GameSpy Digital Camera
11012011R1/ MCA-DGS-M880
THANK YOU for your purchase of the M-880 GameSpy Digital Camera. Please
read this booklet before using the unit. If you should have any questions about this
product or any other Moultrie product, please contact us using the information on
Instructions for M-880
GameSpy Digital Camera
11012011R1/ MCA-DGS-M880
Our Service Department will gladly answer any questions you have.
Call 800-653-3334, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.
www.moultriefeeders.com
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Instructions for M-880
Digital Game Camera
THANK YOU for your purchase of the M-880 Digital Game Camera. Please read this
booklet before using the unit. Should have any questions about this product or any other
Moultrie product, please contact us using the information on the back of this booklet.
Please register your camera at www.moultriefeeders.com/warranty to activate
your 1-year warranty.
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Camera Lens
Light Sensor
Second Light Sensor
Aim LED
LCD Display
LED Flash
AIM/OFF/ON
Mode Button
Enter Button
Navigation Buttons
Power Panel PortMicrophone
Unlock for slide-out battery compartment
USB Port
SD Card Slot
Important Battery lnformation
– Only use Alkaline or Lithium batteries. We recommend the use of Duracell or Energizer batteries.
– Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace ALL the batteries at the same time.
– When the camera is not in use, please remove the batteries.
Moultrie Limited Warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested and inspected before shipment. It is guaranteed from
defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for 1 year. Under this limited
guarantee we agree to replace or repair free of charge any part or parts which have been found to
be defective in original material or workmanship. Should you require in-warranty service, call our
Customer Service Department. If your problem cannot be addressed over the telephone, we may
need you to send us your defective product plus proof of purchase.
CAMERA OVERVIEW
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CAMERA OVERVIEW (cont.)
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ON / OFF / AIM
AIM – When AIM is ON and the PIR sensor detects motion, the red LED on the front of the camera will
come on for 2 seconds and then shut o.
MODE BUTTON
The Mode Button selects Camera Setup or Main Screen. When camera mode is selected, the UP and
DOWN buttons navigate through the menu options. The Mode Button is also used to wake-up the
camera and turn on the display when the camera is in power saving (or sleep) mode.
ENTER, UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT BUTTONS
The ENTER button selects the item to be changed. The UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT buttons are used
to step through the menu options. Pressing the ENTER button again selects the option indicated on
the display. The ENTER button is also used to manually take a picture.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
The camera is powered by eight (8) AA alkaline or lithium batteries. Slide the Unlock switch to the
right and grab the small handle under the switch to slide-out the battery compartment tray.
NOTE: It is recommended to use lithium batteries for best performance (do not mix battery types).
SD CARD SLOT
Accepts up to a 32GB SD Card for photo and video storage.
NOTE: An SD Card must be installed for the camera to operate (sold separately). For best results,
we recommend that you format the SD card inside the camera before taking pictures. We also
recommend that the SD card be Class 4 or Class 10 for HD video recording.
USB PORT
Download still pictures and video onto your computer by connecting a USB cable (sold separately)
to the USB port.
EXTERNAL POWER PORT
Accepts the Moultrie PowerPanel or Moultrie Battery Box accessories only (sold separately).
Refer to www.moultriefeeders.com for more information.
NOTE: The use of any other power source will void your warranty and possibly harm your camera.
ON / OFF / IR TEST
IR Test– (default Off) When IR Test is ON and the PIR sensor detects motion, the red
LED on the front of the camera will come on for 2 sec and then shut off.
MODE BUTTON
The Mode Button selects Camera Setup or Main Screen. When camera mode is selected,
the UP and DOWN buttons navigate through the menu options. The Mode Button is
also used to wake-up the camera and turn on the display when the camera is in a power
saving mode
.
ENTER, UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT BUTTONS
The ENTER button selects the item to be changed. The UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT
buttons are used to step through the menu options. Pressing the ENTER button again,
selects the option indicated on the display. The ENTER button is also used to
manually take a picture.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
The Camera is powered by eight(8) AA size alkaline or lithium batteries. Slide the
Unlock switch to the right and grab the small handle under the switch to slide-out the
battery compartment tray.
NOTE: It is recommended to use lithium batteries for best performance.
(Do not mix battery types)
SD CARD SLOT
Accepts up to a 32GB SD Card for photo and video storage.
Note: An SD Card must be installed for the camera to operate (sold separately).
USB PORT
Download still pictures and video onto your computer by connecting a USB to
Mini-USB cable (sold separately).
POWERPANEL PORT
Accepts the Moultrie PowerPanel accessory (sold separately) only. Refer to
www.moultriefeeders.com for more information.
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SAVING FILES OVERVIEW
Use the Save File features of the PlotStalker
software to create a single photo, reduce the
overall size of the .mlt file, exclude unwanted
photos in the front, or create a video that can
be viewed using a standard media player.
EXPORTING AN IMAGE/PHOTO
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2
3
On the main screen, choose a starting image/
photo (frame) by using the scroll bar on the
bottom of the display or the frame-by-frame
search feature.
Press the SAVE button
Select the Current Image (*.jpg) radio button
Press Change… to enter the directory and
filename to save the image
Press Export to save the file
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Select the appropriate 50, 100, or 200 images video clip radio button.
This will create a MLT format file from the starting frame plus the
next 50, 100, or 200 frames.
Select the Change button to select the desired location to save the export file.
Enter the directory and filename to save the file
Select the Export button to save the file. These files are viewable with
Plot Stalker Software.
EXPORTING MLT FILE
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EXPORTING WMV FILE
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2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Select the appropriate 50, 100, or 200 images video clip radio button. This will
create a .wmv format file of the starting frame plus the next 50, 100, or 200 frames.
Select the Change button to select the desired location to save the export file.
Enter the directory and filename to save the file
Select the Export button to save the file. The program will convert the images
to video based on the chosen settings. The .wmv file can be viewed using a
standard media player.
PLOTSTALKER SAVE FILE
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Great for uploading to the internet or emailing.
SAVING FILES OVERVIEW
Use the Save File features of the PlotStalker
software to create a single photo, reduce the
overall size of the .mlt le, exclude unwanted
photos in the front, or create a video that can
be viewed using a standard media player.
EXPORTING AN IMAGE/PHOTO
1. On the main screen, choose a starting image/
photo (frame) by using the scroll bar on the
bottom of the display or the frame-by-frame
search feature.
2. Press the SAVE button.
3. Select the Current Image (*.jpg) radio button.
4. Press Change… to enter the directory and
lename to save the image.
5. Press Export to save the le.
EXPORTING MLT FILE
1. Select the appropriate 50, 100, or 200 images video clip radio button;
this will create a MLT format le from the starting frame plus the
next 50, 100, or 200 frames.
2. Select the Change button to choose the desired location to save the export le.
3. Enter the directory and lename to save the le.
4. Select the Export button to save the le. These les are viewable with
Plot Stalker Software.
EXPORTING WMV FILE
1. Select the appropriate 50, 100, or 200 images video clip radio button; this will create a .wmv format
le of the starting frame plus the next 50, 100, or 200 frames.
2. Select the Change button to choose the desired location to save the export le.
3. Enter the directory and lename to save the le.
4. Select the Export button to save the le. The program will convert the images to video based on
the chosen settings. The .wmv le can be viewed using a standard media player and is great for
uploading to the internet or emailing.
DEFAULT SETTINGS
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Capture Mode MOTION DETECT
Photo Quality HIGH (4.0 MP)
Photo Delay after each photo is taken 5 SECONDS
Motion Freeze ON
Multi Shot Count OFF
Video Resolution VGA
Video Length 10 SECONDS
Video Audio ON
Camera Name MOULTRIECAM
Temperature FAHRENHEIT
Info Strip printed on photos ON
Time Lapse Frequency 30 SECONDS
Time Lapse Duration 3 HOUR
GPS Longitude & Latitude: 000.000000 N / 000.000000 W
Delete All? NO
Default Setting NO
Security Code 00000
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QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS
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STEP 1
Slide the UNLOCK switch on the bottom of Camera and use the knob to pull the
slide-out Battery Tray. Install or eight(8) AA size alkaline or lithium batteries
with polarities as indicated in the Battery Tray. Re-install the Battery Tray.
Thread the provided Mounting Strap through the Eyelets on the back of the
camera and secure to a tree or pole approximately 36″ from the ground as shown.
Turn Camera on by sliding ON/OFF/IR TEST switch
to the ON position.
Press the MODE button one time to get to the
Camera Setup Menu. Set Time and Date by pressing
ENTER, using UP/DOWN to adjust selected field,
LEFT/RIGHT to move to the next field and ENTER
when done.
Press MODE button until MENU SELECTION
screen is displayed. Use the UP/DOWN buttons
until the MAIN SCREEN option is highlighted
yellow. Press ENTER.
Your Camera will now automatically take pictures
whenever an animal is detected in range -based on
the default settings below.
Eyelet
Mounting
Strap
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ACTIVITY SEARCH
The Search Feature will scan through your photos and automatically
look for changes in regions that you identify in Setup.
In search mode, the PlotStalker software scans through the .mlt photo file, stops
on a photo when changes are found in your identified region, and then highlights
the changes in blue. You can click anywhere in the video viewing area to remove
the blue highlights.
ACTIVITY SEARCH SETUP
Click the Settings button to activate
the Region and Sensitivity settings
for the Activity Search
1
2
3
Click on the Set Motion Search Area Button.
Use the mouse to select and drag the red outline around the area you want to
search for movement. This allows you to focus on a very precise area if
required.
Click OK button on the Settings Popup window to confirm your settings and
exit the menu.
Set to High, Medium or Low – This sets the level of pixel change the program
will detect. Note; a pixel change will occur with a color, intensity, lighting or
movement so this setting is critical to obtain the desired results.
1
SENSITIVITY
Click on Default button to return to the default values for Search Area and
Sensitivity settings.
GPS Latitude – 000.000000 N
GPS Longitude – 000.000000 W
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DEFAULT SETTINGS
DEFINE SEARCH REGION
Provides the ability to search for
changes in the photo in a specific
region rather than the entire photo.
Capture Mode
TRAIL CAM (Still)
Photo Quality
2.0 MP
Photo Delay after each photo is taken 5 SEC
Motion Freeze
ON
Multi Shot Count
OFF
Video Resolution
VGA
Video Length
5 SEC
Video Audio
ON
Camera Name
MOULTRIECAM
Temperature
FAHRENHEIT
Info Strip printed on photos
ON
Plot Frequency
15 SECONDS
Plot Duration
3 HOUR
GPS Longitude & Latitude:
NO
NO
000.000000 N / 000.000000 W
Delete All?
Default Setting
Security Code 00000
Slide the UNLOCK switch on the bottom of Camera and use the knob to pull the slide-out
Battery Tray. Install eight (8) AA size alkaline or lithium batteries with polarities as
indicated in the Battery Tray. Re-install the Battery Tray and insert your SD card.
We recommend that you format the SD card inside the camera before taking pictures.
Thread the provided Mounting Strap through the Eyelets on the back of the camera and
secure to a tree or pole approximately 36” from the ground as shown.
Turn camera on by sliding ON/OFF/AIM switch to the ON position.
Press the MODE button one time to get to the Main Selection
Screen, select Setup. Set Time and Date by pressing ENTER,
using UP/DOWN to adjust selected eld, LEFT/RIGHT to move
to the next eld and ENTER when done.
Press MODE button until MENU SELECTION screen is
displayed. Use the UP/DOWN buttons until the MAIN
SCREEN option is highlighted yellow. Press ENTER.
Switch camera to ON. Your camera will now automatically
take pictures whenever an animal is detected in range,
based on the default settings below.
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 7
Capture Mode
TRAIL CAM (Still)
Photo Quality
2.0 MP
Motion Freeze
ON
Multi Shot Count
OFF
Video Resolution
VGA
Video Length
5 SEC
Video Audio
ON
Camera Name
MOULTRIECAM
Temperature
FAHRENHEIT
Plot Frequency
15 SECONDS
Plot Duration
3 HOUR
GPS Longitude & Latitude:
NO
NO
Slide the UNLOCK switch on the bottom of Camera and use the knob to pull the
slide-out Battery Tray. Install or eight(8) AA size alkaline or lithium batteries
with polarities as indicated in the Battery Tray. Re-install the Battery Tray.
Thread the provided Mounting Strap through the Eyelets on the back of the
camera and secure to a tree or pole approximately 36″ from the ground as shown.
Turn Camera on by sliding ON/OFF/IR TEST switch
to the ON position.
Press the MODE button one time to get to the
Camera Setup Menu. Set Time and Date by pressing
ENTER, using UP/DOWN to adjust selected field,
LEFT/RIGHT to move to the next field and ENTER
when done.
Press MODE button until MENU SELECTION
screen is displayed. Use the UP/DOWN buttons
until the MAIN SCREEN option is highlighted
yellow. Press ENTER.
Your Camera will now automatically take pictures
whenever an animal is detected in range -based on
the default settings below.
Eyelet
Mounting
Strap
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ACTIVITY SEARCH
The Search Feature will scan through your photos and automatically
look for changes in regions that you identify in Setup.
In search mode, the PlotStalker software scans through the .mlt photo file, stops
on a photo when changes are found in your identified region, and then highlights
the changes in blue. You can click anywhere in the video viewing area to remove
the blue highlights.
ACTIVITY SEARCH SETUP
Click the Settings button to activate
the Region and Sensitivity settings
for the Activity Search
1
2
3
Click on the Set Motion Search Area Button.
Use the mouse to select and drag the red outline around the area you want to
search for movement. This allows you to focus on a very precise area if
required.
Click OK button on the Settings Popup window to confirm your settings and
exit the menu.
Set to High, Medium or Low – This sets the level of pixel change the program
will detect. Note; a pixel change will occur with a color, intensity, lighting or
movement so this setting is critical to obtain the desired results.
1
SENSITIVITY
Click on Default button to return to the default values for Search Area and
Sensitivity settings.
GPS Latitude – 000.000000 N
GPS Longitude – 000.000000 W
1
DEFAULT SETTINGS
DEFINE SEARCH REGION
Provides the ability to search for
changes in the photo in a specific
region rather than the entire photo.
Capture Mode
TRAIL CAM (Still)
Photo Quality
2.0 MP
Photo Delay after each photo is taken 5 SEC
Motion Freeze
ON
Multi Shot Count
OFF
Video Resolution
VGA
Video Length
5 SEC
Video Audio
ON
Camera Name
MOULTRIECAM
Temperature
FAHRENHEIT
Info Strip printed on photos
ON
Plot Frequency
15 SECONDS
Plot Duration
3 HOUR
GPS Longitude & Latitude:
NO
NO
000.000000 N / 000.000000 W
Delete All?
Default Setting
Security Code 00000
Slide the UNLOCK switch on the bottom of Camera and use the knob to pull the
slide-out Battery Tray. Install or eight(8) AA size alkaline or lithium batteries
with polarities as indicated in the Battery Tray. Re-install the Battery Tray.
Thread the provided Mounting Strap through the Eyelets on the back of the
camera and secure to a tree or pole approximately 36″ from the ground as shown.
Turn Camera on by sliding ON/OFF/IR TEST switch
to the ON position.
Press the MODE button one time to get to the
Camera Setup Menu. Set Time and Date by pressing
ENTER, using UP/DOWN to adjust selected field,
LEFT/RIGHT to move to the next field and ENTER
when done.
Press MODE button until MENU SELECTION
screen is displayed. Use the UP/DOWN buttons
until the MAIN SCREEN option is highlighted
yellow. Press ENTER.
Your Camera will now automatically take pictures
whenever an animal is detected in range -based on
the default settings below.
Eyelet
Mounting
Strap
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PLOTSTALKER ACTIVITY SEARCH
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ACTIVITY SEARCH
The Search Feature will scan through your photos and automatically
look for changes in regions that you identify in Setup.
In search mode, the PlotStalker software scans through the .mlt photo file, stops
on a photo when changes are found in your identified region, and then highlights
the changes in blue. You can click anywhere in the video viewing area to remove
the blue highlights.
ACTIVITY SEARCH SETUP
Click the Settings button to activate
the Region and Sensitivity settings
for the Activity Search
1
2
3
Click on the Set Motion Search Area Button.
Use the mouse to select and drag the red outline around the area you want to
search for movement. This allows you to focus on a very precise area if
required.
Click OK button on the Settings Popup window to confirm your settings and
exit the menu.
Set to High, Medium or Low – This sets the level of pixel change the program
will detect. Note; a pixel change will occur with a color, intensity, lighting or
movement so this setting is critical to obtain the desired results.
1
SENSITIVITY
Click on Default button to return to the default values for Search Area and
Sensitivity settings.
GPS Latitude – 000.000000 N
GPS Longitude – 000.000000 W
1
DEFAULT SETTINGS
DEFINE SEARCH REGION
Provides the ability to search for
changes in the photo in a specific
region rather than the entire photo.
Capture Mode
TRAIL CAM (Still)
Photo Quality
2.0 MP
Photo Delay after each photo is taken 5 SEC
Motion Freeze
ON
Multi Shot Count
OFF
Video Resolution
VGA
Video Length
5 SEC
Video Audio
ON
Camera Name
MOULTRIECAM
Temperature
FAHRENHEIT
Info Strip printed on photos
ON
Plot Frequency
15 SECONDS
Plot Duration
3 HOUR
GPS Longitude & Latitude:
NO
NO
000.000000 N / 000.000000 W
Delete All?
Default Setting
Security Code 00000
ACTIVITY SEARCH
The Search Feature will scan through your photos and automatically
look for changes in regions that you identify in Setup.
In search mode, the PlotStalker software scans through the .MLT photo le, stops on a photo when
changes are found in your identied region, and then highlights the changes in blue. You can click
anywhere in the video viewing area to remove the blue highlights.
ACTIVITY SEARCH SETUP
Click the Settings button to activate
the Region and Sensitivity settings
for the Activity Search
DEFINE SEARCH REGION
Provides the ability to search for
changes in the photo in a specic
region rather than the entire photo.
SENSITIVITY
Set to High, Medium or Low – This sets the level of pixel change the program will detect.
Note: A pixel change occurs when a change in color, intensity, lighting or movement is detected, so
this setting is critical to be able to jump to the desired frames.
DEFAULT SETTINGS
Click on Default button to return to the default values for Search Area and Sensitivity settings.
1. Click on the Set Motion Search Area Button.
2. Use the mouse to select and drag the red outline around the area you want to search for
movement. This allows you to focus on a very precise area if required.
3. Click OK button on the Settings Popup window to conrm your settings and exit the menu.
Switch camera to Aim. Aim camera using motion
detection to determine target area. Walk in front of the
camera at the desired distance and the camera LED will
ash showing the covered area.
STEP 6
CAPTURE MODES
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The M-880 oers four capture modes as described below. The default capture mode is Motion Detect.
MOTION DETECT MODE
Still photos are taken when an animal is detected. The number of photos taken when an animal is
detected is congurable in Settings. Photos are stored in the DCIM/100MFCAM folder on the SD card.
HYBRID CAM MODE
Camera operates in Time Lapse mode during the day and Motion Detect Mode during the night.
Thirty minutes after dusk the camera will enter the Motion Detect Mode and take night photos
when the PIR sensor is triggered.
VIDEO MODE
Camera records a video when an animal is detected by the motion sensor. During daylight hours the
camera will record a video 5, 15, 30, 60 or 90 seconds in length. During the night, the camera will
record a video with a maximum length of 20 seconds. The video length is congurable in SETTINGS.
TIME LAPSE MODE
The camera takes photos at a specied interval during the day and combines them together to
create a Time Lapse Video (*.MLT le) which can be viewed on the supplied Moultrie Plot Stalker
software. The camera takes a Time Lapse Video twice a day; once in the morning and once in the
evening. The morning Time Lapse Video begins 15 min before sunrise. The evening Time Lapse Video
ends 15 min after sunset. See chart below as a reference. The length of each Time Lapse Video is
determined by the Time Lapse Duration
setting in the camera menu. The camera will detect the
correct sunrise and sunset times automatically
and adjust itself accordingly. The Time Lapse Videos
are stored in the DCIM/PLOT folder on the SD card.
IMPORTANT: It will take the camera 24hrs to properly adjust to the correct sunrise and sunset times.
As a default, the camera will start the morning Time Lapse Video at 5:45am and end the evening video
at 6:15pm. To reset the sunrise and sunset times back to the default times, use the Default Settings
option in the menu.
NOTE: The camera can still be triggered to take a photo under certain settings while in Time Lapse
mode. Please see the “Time Lapse Frequency” settings in the camera setup section.
TRAIL CAM MODE
Still photos are taken when an animal is detected. The number of photos taken
when an animal is detected is configurable in Settings. Photos are stored in
the in the DCIM/100MFCAM folder on the SD card.
PLOT CAM MODE
The camera takes photos at a specified interval during the day and combines
them together to create a Plot Video (*.MLT file) which can be viewed on the
supplied Moultrie Plot Stalker software. The camera takes a Plot Video twice
a day; once in the morning and once in the evening. The morning Plot Video
begins 15 min before sunrise. The evening Plot Video ends 15 min after
sunset. See chart below as a reference. The length of each Plot Video is
determined by the Plot Duration setting in the camera menu. The camera will
detect the correct sunrise and sunset times automatically and adjust itself
accordingly. The Plot Videos are stored in: DCIM/PLOT folder on the SD card.
IMPORTANT: It will take the camera 24hrs to properly adjust to the correct
sunrise and sunset times. As a default the camera will start the morning Plot
Video at 5:45am and end the evening video at 6:15pm. To reset the sunrise
and sunset times back to the default times, use the Default Settings option in
the menu.
The GameSpy offers four capture modes as described below.
The default capture mode is Trail Cam.
HYBRID CAM MODE
Camera operates in Plot Cam mode during the day and Trail Cam Mode during
the night. Thirty minutes after dusk the camera will enter the Trail Cam mode
and take night photos when the PIR sensor is triggered.
VIDEO MODE
Camera records a video when an animal is detected by the motion sensor.
During daylight hours the camera will record a video 5, 15 or 30 seconds in
length. During night the camera will record a video with a maximum length
of 10 seconds. The video length is configurable in SETTINGS.
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CAPTURE MODES
NOTE: The camera can still be triggered to take a photo under certain settings
while in plot mode. Please see the “Plot Frequency” settings in the camera
setup section.
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Morning Time Lapse Video Evening Time Lapse Video
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INTRODUCTION
In time-lapse photography a series
of still photos are taken at regular
time intervals. The PlotStalker
Software allows you to load the
time lapse file that was captured
from your Moultrie Game Camera
and scroll backward and forward
through your photos, single step,
search for activity in a designated
area, and save the files.
Computer: Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor or above; 1GB
RAM minimum; 100 MB hard disk space minimum.
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 32 bit – XP with Service Pack 2 or
later; Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with
Service Pack 1; or Windows 7
Using standard Microsoft utilities (ex. File Explorer – My Computer),
copy the PlotFiles (extension is .MLT) from the PLOT directory on the
SD card to the hard disk drive in your computer. Note the location stored
on the hard disk drive.
Open the PlotStalker software application from the Windows Start Button
menu. Once in the PlotStalker software, click on the File Button
Browse to the location in which you have saved the Plot file(s)
(.MLT) in step 1 above, select the file of interest and click Open.
1
2
3
LOADING PLOT FILES
Insert the PlotStalker CD into your computer and follow on-screen instructions.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
BEGIN/END
Goes to the first or last photo in the Plot File.
FRAME BY FRAME SEARCH
Individually step forward or backward through each photo.
REWIND/PAUSE/PLAY
Play photos in sequence, pause, or play the photos in reverse order.
These functions simulate a video and are useful for manually searching
changes in the photos. When a sequence is being played, press
fast-forward or fast-rewind multiple times to increase speed. (1x-5x)
>
LOADING PLOT FILES
Using standard Microsoft utilities (ex. File Explorer – My Computer), copy the PlotFiles (extension is .MLT)
from the PLOT directory on the SD card to the hard disk drive in your computer. Note the location
stored on the hard disk drive.
Open the PlotStalker software application from the Windows Start Button menu.
Once in the PlotStalker software, click on the File Button Browse to the location
in which you have saved the Plot le(s) (.MLT) in step 1 above, select the le of
interest, and click Open.
BEGIN/END
Goes to the rst or last photo in the Plot File.
FRAME BY FRAME SEARCH
Individually step forward or backward through each photo.
REWIND/PAUSE/PLAY
Play photos in sequence, pause, or play the photos in reverse order.
These functions simulate a video and are useful for manually searching
changes in the photos. When a sequence is being played, press
fast-forward or fast-rewind multiple times to increase speed. (1x-5x)
INTRODUCTION
In time-lapse photography a series
of still photos are taken at regular
time intervals. The PlotStalker
Software allows you to load the
time lapse le captured by your
Moultrie Game Camera and scroll
backward and forward through
your photos, search for activity
in a designated area, and
save the les.
TRAIL CAM MODE
Still photos are taken when an animal is detected. The number of photos taken
when an animal is detected is configurable in Settings. Photos are stored in
the in the DCIM/100MFCAM folder on the SD card.
PLOT CAM MODE
The camera takes photos at a specified interval during the day and combines
them together to create a Plot Video (*.MLT file) which can be viewed on the
supplied Moultrie Plot Stalker software. The camera takes a Plot Video twice
a day; once in the morning and once in the evening. The morning Plot Video
begins 15 min before sunrise. The evening Plot Video ends 15 min after
sunset. See chart below as a reference. The length of each Plot Video is
determined by the Plot Duration setting in the camera menu. The camera will
detect the correct sunrise and sunset times automatically and adjust itself
accordingly. The Plot Videos are stored in: DCIM/PLOT folder on the SD card.
IMPORTANT: It will take the camera 24hrs to properly adjust to the correct
sunrise and sunset times. As a default the camera will start the morning Plot
Video at 5:45am and end the evening video at 6:15pm. To reset the sunrise
and sunset times back to the default times, use the Default Settings option in
the menu.
The GameSpy offers four capture modes as described below.
The default capture mode is Trail Cam.
HYBRID CAM MODE
Camera operates in Plot Cam mode during the day and Trail Cam Mode during
the night. Thirty minutes after dusk the camera will enter the Trail Cam mode
and take night photos when the PIR sensor is triggered.
VIDEO MODE
Camera records a video when an animal is detected by the motion sensor.
During daylight hours the camera will record a video 5, 15 or 30 seconds in
length. During night the camera will record a video with a maximum length
of 10 seconds. The video length is configurable in SETTINGS.
4
CAPTURE MODES
NOTE: The camera can still be triggered to take a photo under certain settings
while in plot mode. Please see the “Plot Frequency” settings in the camera
setup section.
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PLOTSTALKER SOFTWARE INTRO
A
INTRODUCTION
In time-lapse photography a series
of still photos are taken at regular
time intervals. The PlotStalker
Software allows you to load the
time lapse file that was captured
from your Moultrie Game Camera
and scroll backward and forward
through your photos, single step,
search for activity in a designated
area, and save the files.
Computer: Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor or above; 1GB
RAM minimum; 100 MB hard disk space minimum.
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 32 bit – XP with Service Pack 2 or
later; Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with
Service Pack 1; or Windows 7
Using standard Microsoft utilities (ex. File Explorer – My Computer),
copy the PlotFiles (extension is .MLT) from the PLOT directory on the
SD card to the hard disk drive in your computer. Note the location stored
on the hard disk drive.
Open the PlotStalker software application from the Windows Start Button
menu. Once in the PlotStalker software, click on the File Button
Browse to the location in which you have saved the Plot file(s)
(.MLT) in step 1 above, select the file of interest and click Open.
1
2
3
LOADING PLOT FILES
Insert the PlotStalker CD into your computer and follow on-screen instructions.
>
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
>
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
BEGIN/END
Goes to the first or last photo in the Plot File.
FRAME BY FRAME SEARCH
Individually step forward or backward through each photo.
REWIND/PAUSE/PLAY
Play photos in sequence, pause, or play the photos in reverse order.
These functions simulate a video and are useful for manually searching
changes in the photos. When a sequence is being played, press
fast-forward or fast-rewind multiple times to increase speed. (1x-5x)
>
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Computer: Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor or above; 1GB RAM minimum;
100 MB hard disk space minimum.
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 32 bit – XP with Service Pack 2 or later; Windows Vista® Home
Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1; or Windows 7
TRAIL CAM MODE
Still photos are taken when an animal is detected. The number of photos taken
when an animal is detected is configurable in Settings. Photos are stored in
the in the DCIM/100MFCAM folder on the SD card.
PLOT CAM MODE
The camera takes photos at a specified interval during the day and combines
them together to create a Plot Video (*.MLT file) which can be viewed on the
supplied Moultrie Plot Stalker software. The camera takes a Plot Video twice
a day; once in the morning and once in the evening. The morning Plot Video
begins 15 min before sunrise. The evening Plot Video ends 15 min after
sunset. See chart below as a reference. The length of each Plot Video is
determined by the Plot Duration setting in the camera menu. The camera will
detect the correct sunrise and sunset times automatically and adjust itself
accordingly. The Plot Videos are stored in: DCIM/PLOT folder on the SD card.
IMPORTANT: It will take the camera 24hrs to properly adjust to the correct
sunrise and sunset times. As a default the camera will start the morning Plot
Video at 5:45am and end the evening video at 6:15pm. To reset the sunrise
and sunset times back to the default times, use the Default Settings option in
the menu.
The GameSpy offers four capture modes as described below.
The default capture mode is Trail Cam.
HYBRID CAM MODE
Camera operates in Plot Cam mode during the day and Trail Cam Mode during
the night. Thirty minutes after dusk the camera will enter the Trail Cam mode
and take night photos when the PIR sensor is triggered.
VIDEO MODE
Camera records a video when an animal is detected by the motion sensor.
During daylight hours the camera will record a video 5, 15 or 30 seconds in
length. During night the camera will record a video with a maximum length
of 10 seconds. The video length is configurable in SETTINGS.
4
CAPTURE MODES
NOTE: The camera can still be triggered to take a photo under certain settings
while in plot mode. Please see the “Plot Frequency” settings in the camera
setup section.
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PLOTSTALKER SOFTWARE INTRO
A
INTRODUCTION
In time-lapse photography a series
of still photos are taken at regular
time intervals. The PlotStalker
Software allows you to load the
time lapse file that was captured
from your Moultrie Game Camera
and scroll backward and forward
through your photos, single step,
search for activity in a designated
area, and save the files.
Computer: Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor or above; 1GB
RAM minimum; 100 MB hard disk space minimum.
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 32 bit – XP with Service Pack 2 or
later; Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with
Service Pack 1; or Windows 7
Using standard Microsoft utilities (ex. File Explorer – My Computer),
copy the PlotFiles (extension is .MLT) from the PLOT directory on the
SD card to the hard disk drive in your computer. Note the location stored
on the hard disk drive.
Open the PlotStalker software application from the Windows Start Button
menu. Once in the PlotStalker software, click on the File Button
Browse to the location in which you have saved the Plot file(s)
(.MLT) in step 1 above, select the file of interest and click Open.
1
2
3
LOADING PLOT FILES
Insert the PlotStalker CD into your computer and follow on-screen instructions.
>
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
>
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
BEGIN/END
Goes to the first or last photo in the Plot File.
FRAME BY FRAME SEARCH
Individually step forward or backward through each photo.
REWIND/PAUSE/PLAY
Play photos in sequence, pause, or play the photos in reverse order.
These functions simulate a video and are useful for manually searching
changes in the photos. When a sequence is being played, press
fast-forward or fast-rewind multiple times to increase speed. (1x-5x)
>
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Download your free Plot Stalker software at www.moultriefeeders.com/plotsoftware
TRAIL CAM MODE
Still photos are taken when an animal is detected. The number of photos taken
when an animal is detected is configurable in Settings. Photos are stored in
the in the DCIM/100MFCAM folder on the SD card.
PLOT CAM MODE
The camera takes photos at a specified interval during the day and combines
them together to create a Plot Video (*.MLT file) which can be viewed on the
supplied Moultrie Plot Stalker software. The camera takes a Plot Video twice
a day; once in the morning and once in the evening. The morning Plot Video
begins 15 min before sunrise. The evening Plot Video ends 15 min after
sunset. See chart below as a reference. The length of each Plot Video is
determined by the Plot Duration setting in the camera menu. The camera will
detect the correct sunrise and sunset times automatically and adjust itself
accordingly. The Plot Videos are stored in: DCIM/PLOT folder on the SD card.
IMPORTANT: It will take the camera 24hrs to properly adjust to the correct
sunrise and sunset times. As a default the camera will start the morning Plot
Video at 5:45am and end the evening video at 6:15pm. To reset the sunrise
and sunset times back to the default times, use the Default Settings option in
the menu.
The GameSpy offers four capture modes as described below.
The default capture mode is Trail Cam.
HYBRID CAM MODE
Camera operates in Plot Cam mode during the day and Trail Cam Mode during
the night. Thirty minutes after dusk the camera will enter the Trail Cam mode
and take night photos when the PIR sensor is triggered.
VIDEO MODE
Camera records a video when an animal is detected by the motion sensor.
During daylight hours the camera will record a video 5, 15 or 30 seconds in
length. During night the camera will record a video with a maximum length
of 10 seconds. The video length is configurable in SETTINGS.
4
CAPTURE MODES
NOTE: The camera can still be triggered to take a photo under certain settings
while in plot mode. Please see the “Plot Frequency” settings in the camera
setup section.
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PLOTSTALKER SOFTWARE INTRO
A
INTRODUCTION
In time-lapse photography a series
of still photos are taken at regular
time intervals. The PlotStalker
Software allows you to load the
time lapse file that was captured
from your Moultrie Game Camera
and scroll backward and forward
through your photos, single step,
search for activity in a designated
area, and save the files.
Computer: Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor or above; 1GB
RAM minimum; 100 MB hard disk space minimum.
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 32 bit – XP with Service Pack 2 or
later; Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with
Service Pack 1; or Windows 7
Using standard Microsoft utilities (ex. File Explorer – My Computer),
copy the PlotFiles (extension is .MLT) from the PLOT directory on the
SD card to the hard disk drive in your computer. Note the location stored
on the hard disk drive.
Open the PlotStalker software application from the Windows Start Button
menu. Once in the PlotStalker software, click on the File Button
Browse to the location in which you have saved the Plot file(s)
(.MLT) in step 1 above, select the file of interest and click Open.
1
2
3
LOADING PLOT FILES
Insert the PlotStalker CD into your computer and follow on-screen instructions.
>
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
>
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
BEGIN/END
Goes to the first or last photo in the Plot File.
FRAME BY FRAME SEARCH
Individually step forward or backward through each photo.
REWIND/PAUSE/PLAY
Play photos in sequence, pause, or play the photos in reverse order.
These functions simulate a video and are useful for manually searching
changes in the photos. When a sequence is being played, press
fast-forward or fast-rewind multiple times to increase speed. (1x-5x)
>
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Setup Menu
The UP/DOWN buttons are used to navigate through the available setting choices. UP/DOWN moves
to the next menu item, and ENTER selects the item to be changed. Additional menu choices are
available by hitting the UP/DOWN button when either the rst or the last option is highlighted.
SETUP AND PROGRAMMING
V
setup DATE/TIME
MM/DD/YY HH:MMAM
Date/Time
Set Date /Time – on the SETUP DATE/TIME screen use the UP/DOWN buttons to modify the month.
Press LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move to the next eld. Press the ENTER button again to save your
selections. The Time and Date is retained between battery changes. Time is not automatically
adjusted for daylight savings.
CAPTURE MODE
motion detect
Capture Mode
Press the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the desired mode. Press the ENTER button to save the mode
and return to the Camera Setup Menu. There are four capture mode settings:
MOTION DETECT, TIME
LAPSE, HYBRID CAM or VIDEO. Refer to the CAPTURE MODE section of this manual for details.
PHOTO QUALITY
(high)4 .O MP
Photo Quality
The higher the quality of the photo/image the more memory and battery life it consumes. However,
higher quality images have higher resolution which results in clearer images – especially when
zooming in. There are four photo/image quality settings -0.5 MP, 2.0 MP, 4.0 MP and 8.0 MP. Press the
UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the desired setting. Press the ENTER button to save the setting and
return to the Camera Setup Menu. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS section of this document for details on
number of images stored based on Photo Quality.
PHOTO DELAY
5 SEC
Photo Delay
The photo delay determines the number of minutes between pictures when an animal is detected
and remains in range. To change the delay time press the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the desired
setting. Press the ENTER button to save the setting and return to the Camera Setup Menu. Additional
menu choices are available by hitting the UP/DOWN button when the rst/last option is highlighted.
Photo Delay can be set to 5, 15 and 30 seconds; as well as 1, 5, 10, 30 and 60 minutes.
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
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Photo Quality
0.5 MP 940 x 560
2.0 MP 1920 x 1080
4.0 MP 2688 x 1512
8.0 MP 3840 x 2160
Video Quality
HD 1280 x 720 @ 24fps
VGA 848 x 480 @ 24fps
Approximate photos stored 4 GB SD card
0.5 MP 10,000
2.0 MP 4,000
4.0 MP 2,000
8.0 MP 1,200
Approximate video time stored 4GB SD card
HD 45 minutes
VGA 75 minutes
SD Memory Card 32 GB Max
Optical Field of View 50 degrees
Batteries 8 Alkaline or Lithium AA-cells
Approximate Detection Range 40 +/-5 feet
SETUP AND PROGRAMMING (cont)
V
MOTION FREEZE
ON
Motion Freeze
This feature maximizes the image clarity during night photos. When this feature is on the camera
will use a maximum exposure time of 1/20sec for the night photos. Other adjustments are made to
increase the brightness and clarity of the photo. When this feature is turned o the camera will use a
maximum exposure time of 1/8sec for the night photos.
MULTI–SHOT
OFF
Multi-Shot
When the camera is congured for MOTION DETECT in the capture mode screen, the camera can take
2 shot standard or 3 Shot standard, 2 Shot Fast, 3 Shot Fast, and 4 Shot Fast each time an animal is
detected. There is an approximate 3-4 second delay between pictures when the 2 shot standard or
3 Shot standard setting is selected. When the 2 Shot Fast, 3 Shot Fast, and 4 Shot setting is selected,
the camera will take the selected amount of photos within 1-2 seconds. To choose the desired setting
press the ENTER button to enter the Multi Shot settings. Press UP or DOWN to select the desired
number of photos. Then press ENTER again to return to the camera setup menu.
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VIDEO RESOLUTION
VGA
Video Resolution
Video resolution can be set to VGA or HD. The higher the quality of the video, the more memory it
consumes. However, higher quality videos have higher resolution.
VGA: 848 x 480 @ 24fps
HD: 1280 x 720 @ 24fps
Press the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the desired setting. Press the ENTER button to save the
setting and return to the Camera Setup Menu.
VIDEO length
10 sec
Video Length
When the Game Spy Camera is congured for VIDEO in the Capture Mode screen the camera will
record video for a designated amount of time each time an animal is detected. To change the amount
of time recorded press the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the desired setting. Press the ENTER button
to save the setting and return to the Camera Setup Menu. The maximum video length for a nighttime
IR video is 20 seconds.
ADVANCED INFORMATION
VI
Viewing Pictures on Computer via USB
1. Plug USB cable (sold separately) into the USB port on your Windows 7/Vista/XP computer.
2. Plug other end of USB cable into the camera’s USB port.
3. To access JPG pictures and AVI movie les navigate to “My Computer” and double click the
“Moultrie CAM” drive. Picture les will be stored in theDCIM/100MFCAM directory; video les
are located in the DCIM directory.
4. To exit USB mode follow Windows’ instructions for properly disconnecting a removable drive
and then unplug.
Information on Picture
The info strip below will appear at the bottom of the photo/video:
Photo Delay – (default 5 seconds) -The photo delay determines the number of
minutes between pictures when an animal is detected and remains in range.
To change the delay time, press the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the desired
setting. Press the ENTER button to save the setting and return to the Camera Setup
Menu. Additional menu choices are available by hitting the UP/DOWN button
when the first/last option is highlighted. Photo Delays can be set to 5, 15 and
30 seconds, 1, 5, 10, 30 and 60 minutes.
PHOTO DELAY
5 SEC
Multi-Shot – (default OFF) – When the Game Spy Camera is configured for
TRAIL in the capture mode screen, the camera can take 2 shot standard or 3
Shot standard, 2 Shot Fast, 3 Shot Fast, and 4 Shot Fast each time an animal is
detected. There is an approximate 3-4 second delay between pictures when the 2
shot standard or 3 Shot standard setting is selected. When the 2 Shot Fast, 3 Shot
Fast, and 4 Shot setting is selected, the camera will take the selected amount of
photos within 1-2 seconds. To choose the desired setting press the ENTER button
to enter the Multi Shot settings. Press UP or DOWN to select the desired number
of photos. Then press ENTER again to return to the camera setup menu.
MULTI SHOT
OFF
Motion Freeze – (default ON) – This feature maximizes the image clarity during
night photos. When this feature is on the camera will use a maximum exposure
time of 1/20sec for the night photos. Other adjustments are made to increase the
brightness and clarity of the photo. When this feature is turned off the camera will
use a maximum exposure time of 1/8sec for the night photos.
MOTION FREEZE
ON
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ADVANCED INFORMATION (cont.)
VI
INFORMATION ON PICTURE
The info strip below will appear at the bottom of the photo/video:
Temp. Moon Date Time Camera Name
Moon Phase
The icons for the moon phase are as follows:
75
o
F 01/01/13 12:00 AM MOULTRIECAM
Photo Delay – (default 1 minute) -The photo delay determines the number of
minutes between pictures when an animal is detected and remains in range.
To change the delay time, press the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the desired
setting. Press the ENTER button to save the setting and return to the Camera Setup
Menu. Additional menu choices are available by hitting the UP/DOWN button
when the first/last option is highlighted. Photo Delays can be set to 5, 15 and
30 seconds, 1, 5, 10, 30 and 60 minutes.
PHOTO DELAY
1 MIN
Multi-Shot – (default OFF) – When the Game Spy Camera is configured for
TRAIL in the capture mode screen, the camera can take 2 shot standard or 3 Shot
standard, 2 Shot Fast, 3 Shot Fast, and 4 Shot Fast each time an animal is
detected. There is an approximate 3-4 second delay between pictures when the 2
shot standard or 3 Shot standard setting is selected. When the 2 Shot Fast, 3 Shot
Fast, and 4 Shot setting is selected, the camera will take the selected amount of
photos within 1-2 seconds. To choose the desired setting press the ENTER button
to enter the Multi Shot settings. Press UP or DOWN to select the desired number
of photos. Then press ENTER again to return to the camera setup menu.
MULTI SHOT
OFF
Motion Freeze – (default ON) – This feature maximizes the image clarity during
night photos. When this feature is on the camera will use a maximum exposure
time of 1/20sec for the night photos. Other adjustments are made to increase the
brightness and clarity of the photo. When this feature is turned off the camera will
use a maximum exposure time of 1/8sec for the night photos.
MOTION FREEZE
ON
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ADVANCED INFORMATION (cont.)
VI
INFORMATION ON PICTURE
The info strip below will appear at the bottom of the photo/video:
Temp. Moon Date Time Camera Name
Moon Phase
The icons for the moon phase are as follows:
0
New
Moon
1
Waxing
Crescet
2
First
Quarter
3
Waxing
Gibbons
4
Full
Moon
5
Waning
Gibbons
6
Last
Quarter
7
Waning
Crescet
Temperature Moon
Phase
Date Time Camera
Name
1
New
Moon
2
Waxing
Crescent
3
First
Quarter
4
Waxing
Gibbons
5
Full
Moon
6
Waning
Gibbons
7
Last
Quarter
8
Waning
Crescent
Moon Phase
The icons for the moon phase are as follows:
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FCC Statements
Moultrie Products, LLC
MCG-12594
Note: Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
NOTE: This device complies 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 device 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 device 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.
– lncrease 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.
SETUP AND PROGRAMMING (cont)
V
VIDEO audio
on
Video Audio
This option allows the user to turn the audio during video recording ON or OFF. When selected and the
Game Spy Camera is congured for VIDEO in the Capture Mode screen, the camera will record audio
along with the video each time an animal is detected. Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to highlight the
desired setting. Press the ENTER button to save the setting and return to the Camera Setup Menu.
camera name
moultriecam
Camera Name
The Camera Name is imprinted on the photos and provides a point of reference when multiple
cameras are used. To change the Camera Name use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to highlight the
character to be modied. Press the UP/DOWN button to select the desired character (A to Z, 0 to 9,
or space). Press LEFT/RIGHT to move to the next character. Press the ENTER button to save the new
camera name and return to the Camera Setup Menu.
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temperature
fahrenheit
Temperature
The temperature is imprinted on each photo and can be in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. To change
the temperature units press the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the desired setting. Press the ENTER
button to save the setting and return to the Camera Setup Menu.
info strip
on
Info Strip
When the Info Strip is turned ON the information strip, as described in the Advanced Setup section
of this manual, is imprinted on the photos. The Temperature, Moon phase, Date, Time, Camera Name,
& Moultrie logo are imprinted on the bottom of each picture. When the Info Strip is turned OFF the
photo contains no information strip. To change the Info Strip setting press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons
to highlight the desired setting. Press the ENTER button to save the setting and return to the
Camera Setup Menu.
SETUP AND PROGRAMMING (cont)
V
security code
00000
Security Code
This feature prevents unauthorized use of the camera, should it become lost or stolen, by requiring a
5-digit security code be entered to unlock the camera. The security code is 5 digits, each digit being a
number 0-9. The default code is “00000”. Once the code is changed from the default code the camera
will prompt you to enter the correct code whenever:
The camera is turned on
The camera is woken up from sleep mode
The camera is connected to USB
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ATTENTION: Use extreme caution when enabling GEOTAGGING within your camera and uploading photographs
to the internet. This information could give someone the exact location of your camera.
Your use of the geotagging features of this camera is at your own risk. Neither Moultrie nor any person associated with Moultrie
makes any warranty or representation with respect to security of any data linked to photographs uploaded to the Internet. In no event
will Moultrie or its aliates be liable for damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with your use of the camera,
the geotagging feature or any other features associated with this camera.
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SETUP AND PROGRAMMING (cont)
V
TIME frequency
30 seconds
Time Frequency
Used to set the time frequency between each photo in plot mode. To change the time lapse
frequency press the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the desired setting. Press the ENTER button to
save the setting and return to the Camera Setup Menu. Time lapse frequency can be set to 5, 10, 15,
30, 60 seconds or 2 or 5 minutes
.
NOTE: Increasing the Time Lapse Frequency will decrease the battery life of the camera.
It is recommended to use lithium batteries for taking time lapse videos.
NOTE: When the Time Lapse Frequency is set to 60 seconds, 2 minutes or 5 minutes, the
cameras motion sensor can still be activated in between photos. When this occurs,
a photo will be taken and added to the time lapse video.
TIME duration
3 hours
Time Duration
Time Duration is used to limit the time periods that the camera will be active. To change the time
lapse duration, press the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the desired setting. Press the ENTER button
to save the setting and return to the Camera Setup Menu.
Plot duration can be set to All Day, 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours.
All Day – Camera takes photos all day
1 Hour – Camera takes photos for 1 hour twice a day.
2 Hour – Camera takes photos for 2 hours twice a day.
3 Hour – Camera takes photos for 3 hours twice a day.
4 Hour – Camera takes photos for 4 hours twice a day.
NOTE: Increasing the Time Lapse Duration will decrease the battery life of the camera.
SETUP AND PROGRAMMING (cont)
V
battery life
205 days
Battery Life
This feature provides an estimated battery life of the camera. The battery life is expressed as “###
Days”. Pressing the MODE button will return to the Camera Setup menu. NOTE: The number of days
shown is based on using 8 AA alkaline batteries with 5 day and 5 night photos per day. Actual battery
life will vary depending on type of battery, weather conditions and camera usage. It is recommended
to use lithium batteries for best performance.
gps latitude
000.000000 n
GPS Latitude
This GPS function allows the user to manually enter their location from 000.000000 N or S to
179.999999 N or S for better and more stratigic game tracking. This information will imprint in the
EXIF data of the photo taken. To enter the location use the UP or DOWN navigation keys to populate
the eld and use the RIGHT or LEFT navigation keys to select the desired eld.
gps longitude
000.000000 w
GPS Longitude
This GPS function allows the user to manually enter their location from 000.000000 E or W to
179.999999 E or W for better and more stratigic game tracking. This information will imprint in the
EXIF data of the photo taken. To enter the location use the UP or DOWN navigation keys to populate
the eld and use the RIGHT or LEFT navigation keys to select the desired eld.
default settings
no
Default Settings
To restore all the settings back to the factory default press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to highlight
the YES setting. Press the ENTER button to restore the default settings and return to the Camera
Setup Menu.
delete all
NO
Delete All Photos
To remove all content on the SD card press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to highlight the YES setting.
Press the ENTER button to erase photos and return to the Camera Setup Menu.

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