User Manual
HC-350A
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1. Introduction...............................................................................................................3
1.1 Application.............................................................................................................3
1.2 Power Supply..........................................................................................................3
1.3 Caution...................................................................................................................3
1.4 Key Features...........................................................................................................4
2. Whole View and Details of Camera...........................................................................4
2.1 Front View of Camera............................................................................................5
2.2 Back View of Camera...............................................................................................5
2.3 Bottom View of Camera........................................................................................6
3. Quick Operation.........................................................................................................6
3.1 Load Battery...........................................................................................................6
3.2 Remoter..................................................................................................................6
3.3 Power On...............................................................................................................7
3.3.1 Test......................................................................................................................7
3.3.2 ON......................................................................................................................8
3.4Screen Information Display....................................................................................8
3.5 Settings Menu.........................................................................................................8
3.5.1 Camera Menu..................................................................................................9
3.5.2 Video Menu.....................................................................................................10
3.5.3 System Menu...................................................................................................10
3.5.4 Time lapse setting............................................................................................10
4. Firmware Upgrade...................................................................................................11
5. Specification.............................................................................................................12
6. Packing List..............................................................................................................13
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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing our highly qualified Scouting Trail Camera. This 16MP HD
digital camera was totally R&D by our diligent and smart engineers based on
feedbacks and requirements from customers globally.
Please read this introduction carefully before the camera using.
1.1 Application
This digital camera is an ideal product for housing security, warehouse surveillance,
and monitoring wild animals with its camouflage appearance and nice shape. It is
convenient to install or fasten, could be used to take photographs manually and carry
on long-time videos in Test mode.
a. Instant surveillance camera for home, office, construction site, and warehouse, etc
b. Motion-triggered infra-red night vision surveillance;
c. Animal observation and hunting;
d. Plant observation.
1.2 Power Supply
a. AA Alkaline batteries
This camera can either work with 8x AA Alkaline batteries or 9V DC power.
Please note that the voltage of rechargeable AA batteries (1.2V) is insufficient to
power this device.
b. Solar Panel
To bring users better using experience, our engineers designed this camera to be able
to work with most standard 9V lithium battery build-in solar panels.
We strongly recommend the camera works with the original solar panel.
c. Power Adapter
This camera can also be powered by an external 9V DC adapter. Recommend to
remove the alkaline batteries when power adapter is used, to avoid surcharging.
1.3 Caution
a. Please insert the TF card and SIM card when the power switch is on OFF position
before testing the camera.
b. Please do not insert or take out the TF-card when the power switch is on ON
position.
c. It is recommended to format the TF-card by the camera when used at the first time.
d. The camera will be in USB mode when connected to a USB port of a computer. In
this case, the TF-card functions as a removable disk.
e. Please ensure sufficient power when having firmware upgrade, otherwise the
upgrade process could be interrupted incorrectly. If any fault occurs after improper
upgrading process, the camera may stop function properly.
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1.4 Key Features
1 Built-in 2.0" TFT color screen to review photos and videos on camera
2 24pcs IR LEDs for flash range as 20 meters
3 Programmable 8/12/16 Megapixel high-quality resolution
4 Color pictures during daylight; black and white at night
5 Adjustable PIR sensitivity; HIGH, MID, LOW
6 Impressive quick trigger time: 0.5s
7 Multi-shot pictures; 1,3,6,9
8 Adjustable delay between motions; 1/5/10/30 seconds/minutes
9 Adjustable video length: 10/30/60/90 seconds
10 With 6pcs AA alkaline batteries, the longest standby time is up to 6 months
11 Available operation temperature: -20℃ to 60℃
With specified Timer, camera can be programmed to work only during preset
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time period every day
13 Stamp the date, time, temperature and longitude and latitude on each picture
14 Sound Recording
15 Supports 3G/2G SIM card to get real-time photos; IMEI available.
With MMS/SMTP function, camera can transmit photos to 1-3 preset mobile
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phones or 1-3 email per trigger
SMS to enable camera to shoot a photo and send back instantly, ask camera to
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work or not, get the number of taken picture and battery status
2. Whole View and Details of Camera
2.1 Front View of Camera
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2.2 Back View of Camera
2.3 Bottom View of Camera
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3. Quick Operation
3.1 Load Batteries
3.2 Remoter
The infrared remote is an input device of the camera and primarily
used for customer settings. Its maximum remote distance is 9 meters.
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Press the punctuation “ ” for laser light.
Note (Under TEST mode):
1. Press “Shot” directly, the camera will take picture or video directly.
2. Press “OK” directly, the captured picture or video can be viewed.
3. Viewing picture, press “Up” or “Down”.
4. Viewing video, press “Left” to start, again to stop, press “OK” to
return.
3.3 Power on
Slide Power Switch from OFF to Test (for setting) then to ON position,
the camera powers on.(Please don’t slide the power switch from OFF to
ON directly)
3.3.1 TEST (The first way to set the menu)
In TEST mode, the screen lights up. User can do the below operations by
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remoter:
a. Setting Camera Menu, working mode includes camera, video and
system setting
b. Take picture or video (press Shot)
c. View picture or video (Press OK)
d. Check the MMS/SMTP is ON or OFF
3.3.2 ON
In this mode, the screen power off and remoter is useless. The camera
works automatically. Will capture and send picture out if detected any
motions by PIR.
3.4 Screen Information Display
Note: To active its MMS or SMTP functions, the camera should find
signal and SIM card firstly.
3.5 Settings Menu
There are 3 parts setting of the camera, user can fix Camera, Video and
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System menu setting by remoter;
3.5.1Camera Menu
Resoluation 16MP/12MP/8MP
Sequence Signal/3/6/9
Camera ISO Auto/100/200/400
Delay 1/5/10/30s
/1/5/10/30min
Address 26 alphabet+number
Description:
Menu Content Description
Resolution 16MP, 12MP, 8MP Photo size
Delay 1/5/10/30 sec/min Waiting time from the last
taking
Sequence 1/3/6/9 Number of photos taken every
time
ISO Auto,100,200,400 The camera exposure level
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Address 26alphabet +number Camera ID
3.5.2Video Menu
Menu Content Description
Resolution 1080P, 720P, WVGA, QVGA Video size
Video Length 10S, 30S, 60S, 90S The time length of video
Record Audio On, Off If On, Video sound is recorded
3.5.3 Time lapse setting
Time lapse means camera take pictures regularly no matter there is
motion or not.
Working mode-TIMELAPSE, choose – TIME LAPSE INTERVAL-set
the working time (30/60/240minutes selectable)
3.5.4 System Menu
Camera/Video/Camera+Video/
Mode Timelapse
Language 12 languages
Timelapse 30/60/240mins
interval
Image size Small/Normal/Big
TV Mode NTSC/PAL
Motion High/Mid/Low
detection
DD/MM/YY
Date/Time
System
Timer 0/0/0 to 23/59/59
Password ON/OFF
Format InternalMemory/SD card
Default Setting Cancel/OK
Version Firmware version
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You also can do the Menu setting in MMSCONFIG software.
4. Firmware Upgrade
This camera is equipped with an automatic upgrade function for you. Upgrading is
needed only when an improved firmware is available. The operations are as
following:
1. Unzip the update file
2. Copy the FWR801.bin to TF card.
3. Insert the TF card into the camera.
4. Power on the camera（Test Mode）.
5. The camera will read it and update itself automatically. When updating the camera,
its screen is black and the indicator light will flash approx 10s.
6. It will come to the menu surface after upgrade successfully.
7. Delete the firmware from the TF card.(If you don't do this, the camera will upgrade
every time when power on).
8. Insert the TF card into the camera for its working.
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5. Specification
Image Sensor 5 Mega Pixels Color CMOS
Memory SD Card to 32GB
Lens F=3.1; FOV=90 °
Size 172mmx80mmx43.5mm
TFT Display Screen 2.0 inch
LED Black Invisible 940nm
PIR Distance High/Normal/Low
PIR Sensor Sight Angle 60 Degrees
Number of IR LED 36LEDs
Max Night Vision Lighting Distance 65ft/20 meters
Trigger Speed 0.5second
Triggering Interval : 1/5/10/30sec/min (default 1 sec)
Selectable Image Resolution: 16MP/12MP/8MP
Multiple Photo on one detection 1/3/6/9
Video Resolution 1080P/720P/VGA
File Format JPEG/AVI
Date Time Imprint Yes
Time lapse Yes
Stand-by current 0.2mA
Stand-by time 6 Months
Power Supply 8×AA external power supply 9v DC
Water proof IP56
Security authentication FCC,CE,RoHS
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6. Packing list
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