Spypoint FL-A 2012 User manual

Digital Surveillance

Camera

FL-A 2012 model

User’s manual

www.spypoint.com

Thank you for purchasing SPYPOINT FL-A

product. You can now enjoy the many benefits of a full feature

and easy to use digital surveillance camera. This 4 MP digital

camera features the latest scouting camera technology and

captures crisp and clean digital photo or video either day or

night. This camera has the option to use a 35 infrared LED

module (sold separately) to take infrared pictures or videos

without the use of a flash.

FEATURES

• Still photos 4 MP

• Video resolution 640 x 480

• File formats JPG/AVI

• External memory SD card up to 8 GB

• Internal memory 32 MB built-in memory

• Exposure Auto

• Play modes Computer / TV

• TV-out PAL / NTSC

• PIR distance Adjustable from 5 to 45 ft.

• Motion detection angle 95°

• Power source 6 AA-cell batteries or

external 12V DC power jack

or lithium rechargeable

battery pack

• Operating temperature (-20 °C to +50 °C)

(-4 F to +122 F)

• Storage temperature (-30 °C to +75 °C)

(-22 F to + 167 F)

• Computer operating system WIN 2000 / XP / VISTA /

Mac OS X

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KIT INCLUDES

• SPYPOINT FL-A camera

• Mounting Kit

• USB cable

• Video cable

• User’s Manual

MAIN FEATURES

• LCD display mode: date, time and number of pictures.

• Adjustable PIR sensitivity.

• Color day and night time images.

• Multi-shot of 1, 2, 3 or 4 pictures per detection.

• Video length adjustable from 10 to 90 sec.

• Ajustable delay between motions from 15 sec to 5 min.

• Removable internal camera for easier handling

• Water-resistant housing case.

• Date and time stamp on each picture.

• Auxiliary power jack for external 12 V DC input.

• Replace the Flash by optional infrared LED module

POWER

Alkaline batteries

This camera requires 6 type “AA” batteries. We recommend

the use of good quality alkaline batteries. Install the batteries

according to the instructions inside camera case. Exact polarity

MUST be followed. Battery power is displayed on the LCD

panel. The camera will take pictures even if the batteries are

half full, but we strongly recommended that you replace them

before they are empty. (See figure below)

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Lithium battery pack LIT-C-8

SPYPOINT camera model FL-A can be operated with a

rechargeable lithium battery pack (sold separately). This type

of battery is much less affected by cold temperatures and lasts

up to 3 times alkaline batteries.

12V Power

SPYPOINT camera model IR-A can be used with an external

12V DC input. When using 12V DC power, we recommend

removing alkaline batteries to prevent surcharges. A 12V cable

CB-12ft (sold separately) allows connecting the camera to a

12V battery.

MEMORY CARD

The SD slot in the SPYPOINT camera model IR-A can accept

optional SD memory cards up to 8GB. Before inserting or

removing the memory card, the camera MUST be turned off.

Failing to do so may cause loss of photos or damage to the

memory card. When the internal memory or the SD card is full,

the LCD panel will show “FULL”. The following data shows

an approximate quantity of photos that can be recorded by the

camera depending on the memory card capacity.

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SETTINGS

Picture Quality, Date and Time

Turn off your camera, set the mode switch to “Set/Test” and set

the power switch to “ON”. Press “MENU” once. The default

setting “H” (4MP) icon will flash. Use “DOWN” if you want to

change to “L” resolution (3MP). Press “MENU” button to set

date and time. Use “UP” and “DOWN” to change the blinking

number. Press “MENU” to set next option. Press “OK” and

turn off the system to record the changes. The camera’s internal

memory (32MB) can store approximately 65 pictures in 3MP

mode (low resolution) and 39 pictures in 4MP mode (high

resolution). The SD slot accepts optional SD card to record

more pictures.

MODE

When you select “Photo” or “Video”, the test

light on the front of the unit will light up for 60

seconds while the motion detector charges up.

When you select “Set/Test” you can set your

system or test the distance setting. The test light on the front of

the unit will light when the camera detects motion. When you

notice how the camera reacts to your motion, you may want to

adjust the distance setting, change the direction or height of the

camera. The camera doesn’t take pictures while in “Set/Test”

mode. When “MODE” switch is set to “View”, you can review

the recorded pictures or videos.

DELAY

Selects the time the camera will wait before

recording another photo or video. This option

prevents taking too many photos or videos of

the same object should it remain in front of the

camera for a lengthy period of time.

MULTI-SHOT

Allows for a 15 second interval between

4 consecutive photos. This option shows a

different view of all 4 photos.

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VIDEO-LENGTH

Selects the video length when the camera is set in video mode.

DISTANCE

The distance dial sets the motion detector sensitivity. Use this

feature to set the detection range required. Turn dial to the

right to increase distance. Range of detector is between 5 and

50ft. The best method to determine a proper distance is to turn

“MODE” switch to “Set/Test” and to walk perpendicularly to

the front of the camera where action is anticipated. When the

detector is activated, the test light on the front of the camera

will blink once. At this moment, the camera operator may want

to adjust the distance setting, and/or change the direction or

height of the camera.

ChANGE OF ThE LIGhTING MODULE

It is necessary to turn the camera OFF, to remove the batteries

and to wait 2 minutes before replacing the visible lighting flash

module by the IR-35 infrared module. Simply raise the module

with the fingers by the spaces designed for this purpose in order

to remove it. Then, slowly reintegrate the replacement module

by taking care not to damage the metal connectors at the back

of the module.

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IR-35 IR infrared moduleVisible flash module

DOWNLOAD TO A COMPUTER

To transfer or view photos and videos on a PC, you must first

turn the camera off and use the USB cable (supplied) to connect

the camera to your computer. The computer will then recognize

the camera as a removable disk drive. Camera operator must

wait until the termination of computer software installation

(few seconds) before clicking on Desktop. Then, click on

removable disk and look to find folder with DCIM. Click on

the DCIM folder and all the photos and videos will be found in

100DSCIM folder. Photos and videos can be viewed, edited or

deleted with your computer’s software.

Taking the SD card out of the camera and inserting it in the

computer port will achieve same results. If no SD slot is built

into the computer, a multi-card reader RD25-1 (sold separately)

must be used.

TELEVISION

To project photos and videos on a TV screen, turn OFF your

camera and select “View”. Use the video cable (supplied) and

plug in TV/OUT port of the camera to “Video IN” of TV set.

Turn ON the camera. Viewing screen menu will also appear on

TV screen. You will see the latest picture taken by your system.

To change pictures use “UP” or “DOWN” keys. When you

push “MENU”, you will see these option:

View Date/Time: Increases size of date and time

imprinted on the picture

Erase one: Erases the photo or the video on the screen

Erase All: Erases all stored photos and videos,

exclusive of protected photos and videos.

Format: Formats memory card and erases all

protected photos and videos.

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Protect: Protects the photo or video on the screen.

Language: Selects language.

Exit: Returns to viewing screen.

TROUBLEShOOTING

No person / animal on photos

1. Rising sun can trigger sensor. Camera must be reoriented.

2. At night, motion detector may detect beyond range of the

Flash. Reduce distance setting.

3. Small animal may be triggering unit. Reduce distance

setting and/or raise height of camera.

4. Motion detector may sense animals through foliage.

5. If person/animal moves quickly, it may move out of

camera field of view before photo is taken. Move camera

further back or redirect camera. Camera must be set on a

stable and immovable object. i.e. large tree.

6. Make sure the mounting post or tree is stable and doesn’t

move.

Red light in front of camera blinks

1. Main mode switch is in test mode.

2. Main mode switch is in Photo or Video mode. Red light

blinks during 60 sec. allowing the operator to walk away

from camera.

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OPTIONS

See your local dealer or visit www.spypoint.com to find

available products. The following items are popular options

that can be added to a SPYPOINT camera model FL-A.

Infrared LED module, IR-35

35 LED infrared module to replace the flash.

SD Memory card, SD-2GB

Increases capacity of photos and videos

recorded by the camera. Most users work with

2 SD cards to avoid bringing the camera home.

If so, an optional multi-card reader RD25-1

may be needed.

Multi-card reader RD25-1

Allows downloading photos and videos directly

into a personal computer without the use of the

SPYPOINT camera. This reader works with

25 different types of memory cards and is

compatible with SD card.

12v power cable, CB-12ft

Connects a 12 ft. long cable to an external 12V

DC power.

Lithium battery pack kit including charger,

LIT-C-8

This type of battery is much less affected

by cold temperatures and lasts up to 3 times

alkaline batteries. Charger operates under

110v/240v.

Additional lithium battery pack, LIT-09

An additional lithium battery pack is a handy

spare.

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Cable lock, CL-6ft

6 ft. long locking cable with key used for

maximum theft protection.

12-volt rechargeable battery and charger

BATT-12V

Allows using external rechargeable battery

to power the camera.

Water-Resistant battery box, KIT-12V

Water-resistant battery box including

12-volt rechargeable battery and charger to

power the camera.

Picture viewer, PV-2.4

4MP digital camera. Picture viewer, SD

card slot, 2.4" viewing screen, radio, 1GB

internal memory, MP3, MP4, rechargeable

battery, charger, and headphone included.

Photo and video viewer, PV-9

Photo and video viewer, 2.5" viewing

screen.

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