Moultrie PlotStalker User manual
PlotStalker
Timelapse Camera
User Guide
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Rev. 11/10
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1. QUICK START GUIDE
The following steps outline the quickest way to begin using your camera. We
recommend that you scan the remainder of this user’s guide before using
your new camera.
1. Remove camera from packaging.
2. Insert four new AA batteries and an SD card.
3. Mount the camera so that it is level and aimed at your target.
Use viewfinder to insure accurate aim.
4. Set the Rotary Dial to SETUP and press the Power/Status button
to turn the camera ON.
5. Important: set the date and time before initial use.
6. Turn Rotary Dial to AUTO, close the door and secure the latches.
What Happens Then?
The camera will be in the AUTO Mode. After 10 seconds, the camera will
take its first photo or video and then enter a standby mode and begin to
count down a timelapse interval. At the end of each interval, the camera will
wake-up, take a photo or video, show status for 10 seconds, and then begin
to count down another interval. The camera will continue taking images until
either the memory is depleted or the batteries are drained.
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1. Power/Status button — Turns the unit ON or OFF.
• To turn ON you must press and hold the Power/Status button until the
LCD display activates.
• To turn OFF you must press and hold the Power/Status button until the
LCD display goes off.
• To see the status of the camera, click the power button quickly (warning:
if camera is within 15 seconds of taking its next photo or video, pressing
this button will reset the timelapse timer)
2. Rotary Dial — Depending on the position of the dial, there are 3 possible
functions: AUTO, SETUP and PLAYBACK.
3. LCD Display
2. DEFINITIONS
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Definitions
4. Function buttons
SELECT button
Used to confirm selections during SETUP and PLAYBACK modes.
+ or – button
• Used to change the setting values within the SETUP mode.
• Used to move forward or backward while reviewing pictures in
PLAYBACK mode.
LEFT ( ) button
• Used to choose previous settings in SETUP mode.
• Used to delete pictures or video in PLAYBACK mode.
RIGHT ( ) button
• Used to choose next settings in SETUP mode.
• Used to play video clips in PLAYBACK mode.
5. USB OUT port — To plug USB cable to connect to a computer.
6. TV OUT port — To connect to TV to review pictures or video clips.
7. SD MEMORY CARD port — To insert SD card for memory space. Note: The
metal contact of your card should be facing down when inserting.
8. Status/Standby Indicator — When the camera is in AUTO mode, it flashes
every 3 seconds to indicate that the camera is powered ON. To see the status
of the camera, click the power button quickly (note: if camera is within 15
seconds of taking its next photo or video, pressing this button will reset the
timelapse timer).
9. Viewfinder — When mounted on a tripod or tree bracket, the viewfinder
can be used to accurately set up the Plot Stalker’s viewing range.
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3. THREE MODES
(change with Rotary Mode Switch)
SETUP
Turn the Rotary Dial to the SETUP position to change timelapse interval and
adjust other camera settings. Also use SETUP position when connecting
camera to computer via USB cord. See detailed instructions for SETUP menu
later in this guide.
AUTO
In the AUTO mode, the camera takes photos or videos according to the set-
tings chosen in the SETUP menu. When the Rotary Mode Switch is turned to
AUTO, the camera status (Fig. 2 & 3) is displayed for 10 seconds, then the first
photo or video is captured (Fig. 4), then the camera enters STANDBY mode
(note: the display will turn off) and the LCD display goes off, and begins
counting down its timelapse interval. The camera will wake up and capture
(Fig. 4) when it is ready to record a picture or video.
Note: for timelapse interval ‘ASAP’, the camera will not go into STANDBY mode
between shots (approx. 3-4 seconds delay between shots).
For time lapse interval ‘ASAP’ and ‘10 SEC’, if ‘VIDEO’ is selected, only a ‘LOW’
(640 x 480) picture will be taken.
Fig. 2
LCD display shows the camera status.
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Three Modes
Fig. 3
LCD display shows the camera status (Estimated Battery Life).
Fig. 4
LCD display shows ‘’CAPTURING”
Then the camera returns to STANDBY mode again. The red LED indicator will
flash every 3 sec to indicate that the camera is powered ON, but is in a delay
interval.
To display the camera status when it is in STANDBY mode, press the Power/
Status button (Fig.1). It will not affect the delay interval unless the timer
is within 15 seconds of the next event. If the button is pressed within 15
seconds of the end of a delay interval, the status will display and the interval
will start over.
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Three Modes
Memory Full
In the AUTO mode, if the LCD shows “MEMORY FULL”, it means that the
memory is full. The camera will shut down automatically. Please insert an
empty SD card.
Low Battery
In the AUTO mode, if the LCD shows “LOW BATTERY”, it means that the
battery is low. The camera will shut down automatically. Please replace
the batteries.
PLAYBACK
Use the PLAYBACK mode to view photos and video on a television. See
detailed instructions for television viewing later in this guide.
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4. MOUNTING SUGGESTIONS
Because it will be used in a wide variety of applications, this camera was
designed to be extremely versatile with regard to mounting.
TRIPOD NUTS:
There are two standard tripod nuts embedded into the camera case, which
will attach to a standard tripod.
MOUNTING STRAP:
The included mounting strap can be attached to the mounting points on the
back of the camera and used to secure the camera directly to a tree.
5. CUSTOM SETTINGS
TURN POWER ON
Turn the rotary dial to the SETUP position. Press and hold the Power/Status
button. The SETUP MENU window will appear in the LCD display.
TURN POWER OFF
If you want to turn the unit off simply press and hold the Power/Status button
again until the LCD display goes off. Note: in SETUP and PLAYBACK modes,
if there is no activity for 2 minutes, the camera will automatically shut off to
conserve battery life.
SETUP MENU
The setup menu will start with TIME LAPSE INTERVAL.
TIME LAPSE INTERVAL
Press + or – button to choose between 12 different settings: ASAP, 10 SEC,
30 SEC, 1 MIN, 5 MIN, 10 MIN, 15 MIN, 30 MIN, 1 HOUR, 3 HOUR, 6 HOUR or 1
DAY. This determines the delay interval between each shot. (Note: Battery life
will be diminished when using ASAP and 30 sec. intervals.) Press the SELECT
button to make selection. Press the RIGHT ( ) button to choose next setting.
PHOTO OR VIDEO?
Press + or – button to choose between PHOTO and VIDEO. Press the SELECT
button to make selection. Press the RIGHT ( ) button to choose next setting.
PHOTO QUALITY
Press + or – button to choose between four different resolutions: LOW,
MEDIUM, HIGH or FINE. Press the SELECT button to make selection. Press the
RIGHT ( ) button to choose next setting.
Photo Quality
Quality Resolution in pixels
LOW 640 x 480
MEDIUM 1280 x 720
HIGH 1920 x 1080
FINE 3264 x 2448
VIDEO 640 x 480
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Custom Settings
MULTI-PROGRAM
Press + and - button to choose between four available settings: 1 PROGRAM,
2 PROGRAM, 3 PROGRAM or 4 PROGRAM. This indicates the number of cycles
the camera will operate within a 24-hour period. Press the SELECT button to
make selection. Press the RIGHT ( ) button to go set the operation time for
each program.
PROGRAM (1, 2, 3 or 4) WAKEUP (Take Pictures)
Press + and - button to choose between 24 different settings: any hour from
MIDNIGHT to 11 PM. This determines what time the camera will wake up
during the program and begin its time lapse program. Press the SELECT
button to make selection and then the menu go to the next screen to set up
the SLEEP time of this program.
PROGRAM (1, 2, 3 or 4) SLEEP (No Pictures)
Press + and - button to choose between different settings: any hour after
the WAKEUP time set in the last screen. Press the SELECT button to make
selection and then the menu go to the next screen to set up the WAKEUP time
of the next program if the MULTI-PROGRAM is set to 2 or more.
The above 2 processes will be continued until the selected number of
program has been setup accordingly. At the end of setting up all programs,
press the RIGHT ( ) button to choose next setting. Use the amount of
programs you need to get the desired hours of operation. Note longer
running times will result is shorter battery life.
Notes about MULTI-PROGRAM
• If Multi-program is selected, and the sleep time of the first program is
set at the next MIDNIGHT after the wake up. The camera will operate
in 1 PROGRAM per day, and you will not be able to set the next program.
• If daily awake time is the same or shorter than the time lapse interval,
camera will take images only one time.
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