CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:21 Page 1 Rapid deployment surveillance system
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:21 Page 2 Table of contents Camera Kit Contents ................................................................................. 2 System Requirements and Compatibility .............................................. 3 General Information .................................................................................. 3 Battery Life ................................................................................................ 3 Quick Start Guide.....................
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:21 Page 3 System Requirements and Compatibility • Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7 and MAC 10.6 or above • Pentium 4, 2GHz or above • 1GB RAM (2GB recommended) • 32 bit colour, Resolution 800x600 or above w/ 256MB • 2GB free hard disc space • USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended) • Direct X 9.0 or above • NOTE: If there any questions regarding PC specifications please contact the PC’s manufacturer.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:21 Page 4 Quick Start Guide This guide is designed to get the camera up and running in a matter of moments. To get the most out of the CanCam and obtain a full understanding of its wide range of options, please read the manual thoroughly before operating. Quick Start-up: • Pull battery tab to activate batteries / Install 4 “C” cell batteries in correct polarity (+/-) as indicated in the battery compartment. • Insert SD card into the camera.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:21 Page 5 Camera Overview 1 Front View 1 2 Batteries Cover : Turn to open the cover to install the batteries. To replace cover line up the arrows on the cover and main body of CanCam, open then press down and rotate the cover in a clockwise direction. 4 Infrared LED : Allows stills / video to be taken at night time. 5 3 Camera Lens. 4 Test Laser Beam : Shows the direction that the camera is pointing in.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 6 Bottom view 1 Open the Bottom Cover to show camera’s interface. 2 LCD display : displays the menu’s option and modes. 3 USB port : Connects the camera to a PC via USB cable to view stills or video clips. 4 AV out : Connects camera to monitor on TV to view stills or video clips. 5 Menu Button : Changes mode or setting in the menu. 6 Up and Down Button : Enables mode selection and adjustments to the settings.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 7 LCD Display • • • • CAM : Indicates the camera is in still image mode. VIDEO : Indicates the camera is in video mode. : Indicates the camera is in burst mode or video length mode. : Indicates the battery status. Full (Icon on) Half (Icon blinking) Low (Icon off) • When batteries are low, the LCD display shows bAtLo. Please replace with new batteries. • Indicates the still image/video resolutions. • Image resolution is 8Mp.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 8 Installation STRAP MOUNTING WALL MOUNTING EFFECTIVE RANGE EFFECTIVE ANGLE Listed below are some helpful pointers on how to use your camera to get the best results. • Mount the camera between 1.5~2M (5~6 feet) high with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle. • Clear away any objects such as grass, leafs or weeds etc. from in front of the camera. This will cause false pictures caused by wind or during high temperatures.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 9 Battery and Memory Installation • WARNING : Do not use different Voltage batteries other than the one specified in this section. Doing so will damage the camera and will void the warranty. • WARNING : ALWAYS have the camera in the OFF position when installing or removing batteries and SD card. Removing batteries or memory card while the camera is ON may damage the camera. Your CanCam is designed to operate using two different types of battery power options.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 10 Viewing and Deleting Files The CanCam offers the user different options for viewing images. You can view images or videos through your computer or home TV that is equipped with an RCA Inputs. The LCD display on bottom of the housing will show the number of stills stored on the SD card. Viewing files by computer Your CanCam is a plug and play USB storage device for users of Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 operating systems.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 11 • At this point there are several options: – To view images or play videos: Click on the Removable Storage device and then select the file you want to see. – To save images and videos: Highlight the file or files you want to save and drag them to your hard drive. – To delete images and videos: Highlight the files or files you want to delete and press the [DELETE] button.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 12 TV Out System Settings: • Press the [M] button once. • The word “ tu ” on the camera’s internal screen will be blinking. • Press the [OK] once and now you’ll see “ tu – n “ blinking. • Press the [DN] button to set the camera’s TV OUT to PAL. • The word “ tu – P ” will now be blinking. • Press the [OK] to confirm this setting. • The word “ tu - P “ will be blinking and then stops. • Once the blinking stops, power off the camera.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 13 Program CanCam using CAM mode Setting the CAM Operation Mode: The CanCam can be programmed to operation either in PIR Detection mode or Time Lapse / PIR mode. • Slide the switch to the CAM position. • LCD display will show the camera status screen. • Press the [M] button once within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode, the word PIR or TLS will be blinking. • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select PIR mode. • Press [OK] to save your selection.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 14 • Press [OK] then press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired burst mode setting or number of pictures per triggering. • Press [OK] to save your selection, then the time out T-O will blinking. Press [OK] button to enter time out setting or press [M] button to exit. Setting the Video Resolution in PIR mode: The CanCam can be programmed to 2 different video resolutions: 2 Stars is HD 720, 1 Star is VGA 640 x 480 pixels.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 15 Setting the Time Out in PIR mode: The CanCam can be programmed to set the amount of time in seconds or minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggers. • Slide the switch to the CAM position, LCD display will show the camera status screen. • Press the [M] button once within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode. • The word PIR will be blinking, press [OK] to confirm the camera’s operation is PIR detection.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 16 • Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the Month value (1 - 12). • Press [OK] to save your selection and enter Day setting. • The DAY digits will be blinking. • Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the Day value (01 – 31). • Press [OK] to confirm the Date setting and enter Year setting. • The YEAR digits will be blinking. • Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the Year value (01 – 99). • Once this is all done, press [OK].
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 17 • Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the hour value (00 – 23). • Press [OK] to save the “Start Time” setting and move to the “End Time” setting. • After completing the start time setting, camera will go into TLS Mode "End Time" setting. • The display will show T + E-88:88 • (E = End, 88:88 = time in HH:MM) • At this point you can adjust the time from 00:00 to 23:59 by pressing the [UP/DN/OK] buttons same as Start Time settings.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 18 To Capture Videos, make sure display reads VIDEO: • Once in CAM mode, if the display does not read VIDEO then, • Press the [M] button once. • If the LCD display does not show word VIDEO in blinking. • Press the [UP] button ONCE to toggle to Video mode. • Press the [OK] button and then [M] Button to exit. • 30 seconds after making adjustments, the laser beam will begin blinking and enter the countdown mode.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 19 CanCam Features and Specification • High precision multi-layer glass lens with coating. • Effective viewing angle: 50 degrees • Infrared LED effective Range for picture up to 18M (50 ft). • Infrared LED effective Range for Video clip up to 18M (50 ft). • PIR detection angle: 48 degrees • Image resolution Options: 8MP, 5MP, 3MP • Video resolution Options: HD 720P, VGA pixels with Audio recording.
CanCam Manual_Layout 5 05/09/2013 12:22 Page 20 Elite Security Products Unit 7, Target Park, Shawbank Rd Lakeside, Redditch B98 8YN Telephone: 01527 515150 Fax: 01527 515143 email: info@espuk.