Instructions MINOX DTC 600
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Contents Introduction 24 Get to know your camera 24 Controls 25 Preparing your camera 25 - Explanation of the controls 25 - Inserting the batteries 26 - Installing the memory card 26 - Language setting 27 - Mounting the camera 27 SET UP and ON mode 28 - SET UP mode 28 - ON mode 28 Menu functions and settings 28 - Manual release 28 - Camera 28 - Video 28 - Day and Night mode 29 - Playback photo/video 29 - Delete photo or video shots 29 - Play video clips 29 22 Settings 30 - Camera
Scope of delivery - Wildlife Camera MINOX DTC 600 Mounting strap USB cable 10 x 1.5 volt AA batteries SD card 2 GB Instructions Optional accessories - AC adapter (EU version), order no. 65016 Battery cable, order no. 65017 Security box, order no. 65018 Mounting holder, order no. 65019 For more information on accessories for the DTC 600, go to the MINOX website: www.minox.
Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your game camera MINOX DTC 600. Like all other MINOX products this MINOX DTC 600 game camera boasts the traditional values fostered by MINOX. It combines functionality in the smallest possible space with the best optical quality. Simple and fast operation make the MINOX DTC 600 ideal for digital photography and videos in the intended field of use.
Controls Preparing your camera 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Explanation of the controls Proceed as follows to prepare the camera for the required use: 1. Place your DTC 600 on a flat surface. 2. Push up the lock (5) on the right of the camera body. 3. Fold the lock (5) over on the right hand side. 4. Open the front of the camera to the left. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
1st function “OFF“: main switch is switched to the left 2nd function “SET UP“: main switch in middle position 3rd function “ON“: main switch is switched to the right The battery compartment (15) is located in the right side (back) of the folded out camera. On the bottom of the camera there are additional ports for: - external power supply (12) - USB (13) To close the camera body proceed as follows: 1. Place your DTC 600 on a flat surface in front of you. 2.
mode (main switch (11) in middle position). If the DTC 600 emits an acoustic signal this means that there is either no memory card inserted, the memory card is not inserted correctly or it is not compatible. The message “NO SD CARD” appears on the LCD screen in red. If you do not hear an acoustic signal you can proceed with the camera set up procedure. Language setting The default language setting of your DTC 600 is English.
SET UP and ON mode Menu functions and settings Your camera has two mode settings: Manual release This option allows you to use the DTC 600 as a normal digital camera. As with any common digital you can view images and scenes on the display and capture the images and make recordings. Select the menu item “Manual Release“ in the menu. By pressing the OK button or the the right arrow key you select automatically the camera mode.
bottom right the recording time is displayed in [00:00]. To activate Video mode press the OK button. Press the OK button again to display a still frame. Press the button once more to continue playing the video recording. Day and Night mode In your DTC 600 the color mode is activated as the default setting. Photos or video clips are displayed in color. Select the item “Manual Release“ in the Menu and use the Up and Down keys to activate the Day or Night mode.
Settings Camera mode You can set your DTC 600 to record just photos or just videos. Go to menu item “Camera mode” in the menu. Press the OK button to enter the submenu. Here you can select the desired recording format (photo/video) using the arrow keys Up/Down. Press the OK button again to store the setting. Video length The video length is displayed when the video mode has been selected in the menu. Go to the menu item “Video length” in the menu.
will take you to the submenu. In the submenu you can set the desired time frame by pressing the arrow keys (Up/Down). Press the OK button to store the setting. Press the menu button to return to the main menu. PIR Sensitivity: Setting the IR-sensor sensitivity Your MINOX DTC 600 has the option to set the IR-sensor sensitivity to one of three levels - low, medium and high.
such as date, time and temperature as a “time stamp” on every recording (photo/video). Go to the menu item “Date/time stamp” in the menu, press the OK button or the right arrow key. This will take you to the submenu. In the submenu you can choose between Yes “Display time stamp“ or No “Do not display time stamp”. Press the OK button to store the setting. Date format / time This function allows you to adjust the display format for date/time.
fields of the password combination. Once you have entered the complete number press the OK button to store it. Press the Menu button to return to the main menu. Deactivate password Go to the menu item “Password” in the menu and press the OK button or the right arrow key. This will take you to the submenu. In the submenu you can delete your password under “Deactivate”. Go to “Deactivate” in the submenu using the arrow keys Up/Down, press the OK button to delete your number password.
use the arrow keys Up/Down to choose from the following information items: Stored files, memory space, Firmware version. Stored files Go to the menu item “stored files” in the menu and press the OK button or the right arrow key. This will take you to the submenu. In the submenu you will see a display of the stored files with number via the symbols camera and video. Press the Menu button to return to the Start menu.
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Technical Data Image sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 MP Resolution, CMOS Sensor Image resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjustable: 8 MP (interpolated), 5.1 MP, 3 MP Shutter lag time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . under 1 sec. Continuous shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 3 images every shutter button actuation (adjustable) Video resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640 x 480, AVI Video length . . .
Conditions of Warranty With the purchase of this MINOX DTC 600 you have acquired a product which has been manufactured and checked to special quality standards.
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