Boly MG984G-30M User manual
Boly Trail Cameras – MG984G Series
MG984G Series
user manual
Boly Trail Cameras – MG984G Series
Boly Trail Cameras – MG984G Series
Table of Contents
1. Getting Started........................................................................... 1
2. Camera Operations................................................................... 3
2.1 Batteries / Power Supply............................................... 3
2.2 SD Card Information......................................................3
2.3 SIM Card Information................................................... 4
2.4 Camera Modes.................................................................5
2.5 Manual Image / Video Capturing................................ 6
2.6 Manage Images and/or Videos.................................... 6
2.7 Sending Images via MMS or GPRS............................. 7
2.8 Trigger Modes................................................................. 8
3. Camera Setup Settings & Display.........................................10
3.1 Settings Interface & Display........................................10
3.2 Mobile Communication...............................................11
3.3 Camera Setup Software............................................... 12
3.4 Mobile Applications..................................................... 14
3.4.1User Level.................................................................... 15
3.4.2 BG Tools Usage Instructions.................................. 16
3.5 Camera Setup Options.................................................20
4.Detection Ranges – PIR Detection Zones........................... 25
5. Technical Specifications........................................................ 26
Appendix : Parts List.............................................................. 27
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1. Getting Started
Battery Tray
Lock Loop
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This camera, a digital scouting camera with communication
function, is a digital infrared surveillance camera, triggered
by any movement of human or animal monitored by a high
sensitive Passive Infrared (PIR) motion sensor, and then
automatically captures high quality pictures (up to 30M
pixels) or records video clips (1080 FHD).
MG984G-30M:It sends picture instantly to your mobile
device or video (less than 10M) to your e-mail via GPRS
network.
MG984G-V: It can only send pictures to your e-mail via
GPRS network.
You’ll be alerted just when the camera is triggered or per
custom settings. It takes color pictures or videos under
sufficient daylight. While at night, the built-in infrared
LEDs can help to take clear pictures or videos.
DC Port
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2. Camera Operations
2.1 Batteries / Power Supply
The camera is powered by four or eight AA batteries -
High-density, high-performance alkaline,
rechargeable Alkaline or NiMH batteries are
recommended. When the batteries are low, the
indication LED will blink twice then the camera will
automatically shut down.
A DC 6-Volt, 2 Amp external power supply adapter
can also be used to power the camera (not included).
2.2 SD Card Information
To take full advantage of the latest technologies, we
recommend Class 10 SD cards or better, which have
fast transfer speeds and long durability for extensive
shooting in the most extreme outdoor conditions.
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) PRO cards
work with SDHC compatible devices only. Please
check that your product is compatible with SDHC
cards.
Insert the SD card into the camera before
turning on the camera
This camera supports up to a 32GB capacity SD card
and has no built-in internal memory. The camera
will not function without the SD card properly
inserted into the camera.
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Make sure the SD card is unlocked before
inserting the SD card into the camera
The camera will power off with a locked SD card
inserted.
If you experience any problems with an
inserted SD card
Try reformatting the SD card, utilizing the camera’s
main settings option.
2.3 SIM Card Information
Insert the SIM card into the camera before
turning on the camera
The camera SIM slot is sized for a standard SIM card.
If you have a nano or micro size SIM card, utilizing a
SIM card adapter (included with most of our cameras)
will be required to connect your camera to the
cellular network.
Note: The camera will still function without a SIM
card. The SIM card is needed only for the
wireless/cellular capabilities.
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2.4 Camera Modes
The different modes are accessed by sliding the power
switch to the different positions marked on the
camera:
OFF Mode
Turns the camera off. The camera will still
consume a small amount of power while in OFF
mode. It is recommended to remove the batteries if
the camera will not be used for a long period of
time.
TEST/SETUP Mode
Customize the camera settings, or play back
pictures and videos the camera has taken on the
LCD display.
ON Mode [ Hunting Mode ]
Camera will take pictures or video when motion is
detected and/or at specific time intervals,
according to the programmed settings. After
switching the camera to the ON position, the
motion indicator LED (red) will blink for about 10
seconds and then turn off. This preset time allows
you to adjust the cameras position if needed,
before the camera becomes active.
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2.5 Manual Image / Video Capturing
Place the camera in TEST/SETUP mode and press
“►/SHOT” to manually capture photos or record video.
Press ”►/SHOT” again to stop capturing video.
2.6 Manage Images and/or Videos
Place the camera in TEST/SETUP mode and press
“OK/Play”to view images or videos. The latest image or
video will be shown on the LCD screen.
To view:
Press ▲or ▼to view the previous or next image or
video. Press OK to start a video.
To delete:
Press OK in Test/Setup Mode to enter into
Playback mode and access the pictures and videos.
Press the ▲or ▼keys to find the Delete option.
Press OK when the Del One option is selected.
Press OK again to confirm you want to delete the
picture or video.
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2.7 Sending Images via MMS or GPRS
Images can be sent directly to your wireless device or
email, based on the Send Mode settings. Email and
wireless device information need to be set up while the
camera is in TEST/SETUP Mode. Images can only be sent
when a correctly setup SIM card is recognized, installed
and the wireless signal strength is adequate.
You have the options of email MMS, email GPRS, Phone
MMS in the internet tab of the camera settings. Videos
will be send less than 10M.（The MG984G-V only have one
option:email GPRS ）
To manually send a photo:
Put the camera in TEST/SETUP mode
Wait for the camera to acquire a network signal
and the SIM card to be recognized
indicates the SIM card is recognized by the camera.
indicates the SIM card is not recognized by the
camera or the SIM card is not working due to
connection/activation issues.
Take a manual photo by pressing the SHOT
button or press OK to view the photos stored on
the camera
Find the picture you want to manually send
Press the MENU button to pull up the Send To:
option that is currently set in the camera settings
Press OK again to send the picture
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