MMS/GPRS Security Camera User’s Manual BG500 series For Model：BG500L-HD/BG500K-HD
Content 1 Product Feature...............................................................................1 1.1 General Description..............................................................1 1.2 Camera Overview..................................................................1 1.3 Shooting Information Display..............................................2 1.4 Product Feature ....................................................................4 2 Cautions ...................................................
1 Product Feature BG500 series 1 Product Feature 1.1 General Description The BG500 series security camera is a mini MMS/GPRS alarm system, based on MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), GSM SMS (Short Message Service) and GSM voice technologies. When it is activated, it will send MMS (pictures) alerts to your mobile phone or e-mail address immediately once the monitored region is abnormal. Also, it has two way communication functions. You can let the MMS/GPRS alarm system send pictures to you any time.
BG500 series 1 Product Feature Fig 1 Front and side view Fig 2 Back view 1.3 Shooting Information Display When the camera is turned on (the power switch is slid to ON position), the camera setting information will be displayed in the monitor.
BG500 series 1 Product Feature Fig 3 Control panel Fig 4 Key description *The function in ( ) can work only in Setup status *The function in [ ] can work only in Arm status.
BG500 series 1 Product Feature Fig 5 Remote control 1.4 Product Feature 1. This camera can take 5 megapixel photos and 720p HD videos. 2. It uses TF card (Micro SD card) to store images and videos. 3. It can send MMS images to the mobile phone or to an e-mail address. It also can give a call to you when the camera is triggered. 4. It uses integrated PIR detector to provide precise and timely alarm. 5. It is equipped with infrared LED. So even in dark environment, this camera can get clear B&W images. 6.
BG500 series 2 Cautions 2 Cautions ″ Please use this product according to the law. Respect other’s privacy. Do not monitor other people’s home or privacy. We hold no responsibility for the illegal use of this product. ″ We don’t guarantee for the document veracity, reliability or any content except regulated in proper laws. ″ We hold no responsibility for any loss of data or income; or any special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages howsoever caused.
BG500 series 3 Quick Start 3 Quick Start 3.1 TF card and SIM card Open the battery cover and Insert TF card and SIM card into the card slot in accordance with the direction shown. Follow the right direction. Please make sure that your SIM card has opened the GPRS data business before use. Fig 6 TF and SIM card slot 3.2 Battery and Power Adapter Open the battery cover. Find the spare lithium battery connector and insert the lithium battery.
3 Quick Start BG500 series If your camera’s Work Mode is Indoor Mode, please supply with power adapter. 3.3 Quick Start Settings must be done 1) Must set an administrator number to the security camera. 2) Must correctly set the network parameters for MMS and e-mail. 3) Must have at least one receiving phone number and one receiving e-mail address. 4) Must correctly set your Work Mode: Indoor (Power adapter) or Outdoor (Lithium battery).
3 Quick Start BG500 series means no SIM card or the SIM card is not properly inserted. TF Capacity means how many pictures can be stored. It should be a nonzero number. Step2: Do the Camera Settings Down load the camera set up software from our website. The specified website is written in the last page of the manual.
BG500 series 3 Quick Start 2) Set the camera parameters For first time use we suggest you to use default settings (step1). Then select your country and carriers (step2) according to your SIM card and input your receive phone number in “administrator number” and receive e-mail address in”Receive Email 1”(step3) After finishing settings, please save the GSM folder to the root directory of your SD card (step4).
BG500 series 3 Quick Start Step3: Manually Send a MMS or GPRS Photo After the camera acquires the signal and the SIM card appears, target an object and press “right” to take icon a photo manually. After the number of image changes, press “OK” to playback the photos, press “▲” and “▼” to switch to previous or next photo.
4 Advanced Operations BG500 series 4 Advanced Operations 4.1 Mount the Camera Camera can be mounted on a wall or put down on any suitable horizontal surface. 1. In accordance with a base board installing hole, make holes on the wall with a power drill. 2.Fix base board with the host by connecting screw hole. 3. Press “▲” button to open or close the laser pointer for helping adjust the shot area. 4.
BG500 series 4 Advanced Operations 4.3 Change Camera Settings via Control Panel To view the camera settings menu, press MENU in the Setup status. The setup menu will be shown on the LCD. Submenu Description Camera There are two camera modes: Camera and Mode Video. After you set USB storage, your camera can USB be used as a U-disk. You can edit your MMS Storage settings under USB mode. Indoor Mode: You need to use the power adapter to power supply. The lithium battery can be just a backup for urgency.
BG500 series 4 Advanced Operations Video Length It extends from 5 to 60 seconds with a step of one second. Time lapse means the camera can capture images or videos at a preset time intervals regardless of whether motions are detected. The default parameter is Off which means the timer function is disabled. Changing this parameter to Time Lapse a non-zero value turns on the Time Lapse mode, and camera will take photos at given time interval.
BG500 series PIR Interval Send to 4 Advanced Operations This parameter means how long the PIR (Passive Infrared motion sensor) will be disabled after each triggering in ON mode. During this time the PIR of the device will not react to the motion of human (or animal). The minimum interval is 0 second. It means the PIR works all the time. The maximum interval is 1 hour. It means the PIR will be disabled for 1 hour after each triggering. The default value is 0 second.
BG500 series 4 Advanced Operations Off means the camera works all day. This camera supports to connect with 433MHz wireless device, such as infrared body sensor, wireless door magnet, wireless smoke detector, etc. The devices can be set as alarm Study Code sensors of the camera. All the device should be studied with this camera first. Please see 4.5 to find the method to connect or remove a wireless sensor. Format the SD card.
BG500 series 4 Advanced Operations Button B: Laser pointer Setup status Study Code Menu Study Code Menu Method to add remote control(s) to the camera: Enter the Setup status, press Menu and enter the Study Code submenu. Choose “RCH”, press OK button, then press button A of the remote control. When it's successful, there will be a "*” before RCH. Please note that the remote control just can be used in Indoor Mode. In Outdoor Mode, the remote control will not function. 4.
BG500 series Setup status 4 Advanced Operations Study Code Menu Study Code Menu Wireless Sensor 3. When you want to remove the wireless sensor, please enter the study code menu, press LEFT button to cancel the “*”. If there is not a “*” before the zone, it means the sensor has been removed from the camera. 4.5.1 Change the Settings via Android APP or SMS When you are far away from your house, you can get spot photos or change camera settings via our Android application tools or SMS.
BG500 series 4 Advanced Operations 4.5.2 User Level There are two user levels: administrator and normal users.
BG500 series 4 Advanced Operations Here the 0000 is the original administrator’s password. Please change the password ASAP. Note: there is a “#” at the end of the command. If successful, reply SMS: Dear administrator, your number is 13800138000. If failed, reply SMS: Please check the password. 4.5.4 Get On Spot Photo Method: send SMS command: Edit SMS #T# to send to your camera’s SIM card. If successful, the camera will take an on spot picture and send to your mobile phone.
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BG500 series 4 Advanced Operations 4.5.6 SMS Command List Below is a SMS command list for example. No Function SMS Command . 1 Set Administrator #BG500#5555#13800138000# Number 2 Set #N#13800138001#13800138002#138 Normal Users 00138003# 3 Set #M#http://mmsc.monternet.com#10.0 MMS Parameters .0.172#80#cmwap#**#**# 4 Set #S#bmctest123@sina.com#bmc123#25 E-mail #cmnet#smtp.sina.com#**#**# Parameters 5 Set #N#12345678901#12345678902#1234 Receiving 5678903# Phone Address 6 Set #R#Email1@163.com#Email2@163.
5 Declaration of Conformity BG500 series 5 Declaration of Conformity We declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite CE measurements have been performed.
BG500 series AppendixⅠ: Error Code Appendix I: Error Code Code 3915 3919 3926 3927 3928 Meaning Description Possible cause: 1. The user forgets to input the receiving cell phone number. 2. The user forgets to input the receiving E-mail Non-existent address. address Suggestion: 1. Check the MMS settings, input all the necessary parameters. Possible cause: 1. The file means the image file. It shows that the system can’t find the image file when sending the MMS.
BG500 series 3939 3941 3942 Failed to open network; Network not deactivated;Net work error -85 Not enough balance in SIM card; MMS Setting error Other error code AppendixⅠ: Error Code 1.The GSM network is not good or not well covered with the GPRS network. 2. The instability in signal transmission leads to some MMS setting parameters missing when the GSM base station do the data analysis. If for the incorrect transmission reason, the camera may show various error codes. Suggestion: 1.
BG500 series AppendixⅡ: Technical Specifications AppendixⅡ: Technical Specifications Image Sensor Lens Detection Range Illumination Display Screen Memory Card Picture Resolution Video Resolution PIR Sensor Trigger Time Weight Operation/Storage Temperature Interval Photo Burst Power Supply Stand-by Current Display Screen Dimensions Operation Humidity Security Authentication *without battery 5MP Color CMOS F/NO=2.
BG500 series Appendix Ⅲ: Parts List AppendixⅢ: Parts List Part Name Security Camera Remote Control Power Adapter Lithium Battery USB Cable Universal Mounting Kit Adhesive Tape User’s Manual Warranty Card 433M Wireless Sensor Quantity One Two One One One One One One One (Option) Website Information: Down load the camera easy set up software from here: (Version 1.
