Outdoor Series Camera User Manual Copyright: April 2018
Table of Contents I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. XIV. 1 Table of Contents ................................................................... 1 Camera Overview ................................................................... 2 HyperFire 2™ Controls & Part Diagram................................. 3 Batteries & Memory Cards .................................................... 4 Setup & Programming ...........................................................
Camera Overview Congratulations on purchasing a RECONYX® camera. RECONYX® has been the leader in digital wildlife cameras since 2002. Your HyperFire 2™ camera is a state-of-the-art digital camera with a Passive Infrared (PIR) motion detector and a night time infrared illuminator. All contained in a secure, rugged and weatherresistant case.
HyperFire 2™ Controls & Part Diagram 3 RECONYX®, Inc.
Batteries & Memory Cards Accessing Batteries, Memory Card & Camera Controls To install the batteries and memory card, open the latch on the right side of the camera by grasping behind the latch and flipping it toward the front. The camera will open like a book, allowing access to the batteries, memory card and settings. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 TIP: Each time you open your camera it’s a good practice to: • Make sure the main gasket is seated properly and is clear of debris.
Battery Specifications and Installation The RECONYX® HyperFire 2™ camera uses 12 AA-cell batteries. We highly recommend using either Energizer® Ultimate Lithium™ batteries or high-quality NiMH Rechargeable batteries in your camera. Alkaline batteries are not recommended. They do not provide as much power as Lithium or NiMH batteries and are adversely affected by both hot and cold weather. NiMH will operate at temperatures down to 0°F; Lithium batteries to -40°F.
Battery Performance Because camera settings, animal activity, individual battery performance and temperature all vary, there is no way to precisely predict a camera’s run time, the total number of images that can be taken or the temperature at which the camera will operate on any given set of batteries. Therefore, the following table shows approximate values and should be used as a guide in determining what type of batteries will best suit your needs.
Secure Digital® (SD, SDHC, SDXC) Card Specifications A Secure Digital (SD/SDHC/SDXC) card is used to store the pictures your camera captures. These images may be transferred to your computer using standard image viewing software or RECONYX® BuckView™ mapping and image management software. TIP: Many digital cameras and smartphones can be used to view images taken by the HyperFire 2™ camera.
Memory Card - File System Requirements Secure Digital cards have various speeds and capacities. Larger capacity cards are capable of storing more images. Your HyperFire 2™ camera can accept cards up to 512GB, but most users will find 32GB cards to be more than adequate for normal use. Cards with higher speed ratings are capable of reading and writing images faster. This is advantageous when taking RapidFire™ image sequences or videos.
Setup & Programming With the SD card inserted in the camera, turn the camera on using the On/Off switch. If this is the first time you’ve used your camera, it will take you through a setup wizard to help you with initial setup. It will start by asking you to set the date. Use the up and down buttons to change numbers and the right and left buttons to scroll through settings for year, month and date. The OK button will take you to the Set Time screen.
HYPERFIRE 2™ Programming Menu Your camera includes three main levels of options: Level 1: Main menu options Level 2: Quickset settings Level 3: Advanced settings The programming menus are set up so that the most commonly used items are at the top level. Other camera settings that are not as frequently accessed do not show up every time you are setting up or moving your camera.
HYPERFIRE 2™ Programming Diagram 11 RECONYX®, Inc.
Level 1: Main Menu Items NOTE: Main Menu Items are shown in Yellow on the Programming Diagram (Page 11). Arm Camera – When you select this option, your camera arms in ten seconds. You can cancel the arm sequence by pressing the “OK” button. Quickset – Quickset options are available for common situations in which you use your camera – see details below. Change Setup – Allows you to change the way your camera functions – see details below.
Level 2: Quickset Options NOTE: “Quickset Options” are shown in Blue on the “Programming Diagram”. QUICKSET options allow you to quickly select pre-programmed settings that are optimized for particular situations. Selecting “Change Setup” takes you to the advanced settings detailed in level 3.
TIME LAPSE – All settings related to how your camera behaves related to time based triggers are grouped under this menu item. 1) Lapse Picture – on, OFF 2) Lapse Video – on, OFF a) If On, Video Length – 5 sec., 10 SEC. 3) If Picture or Video On, Interval – 1 min, 5 MIN, 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour 4) If Picture or Video On, Lapse Schedules – 24 HOUR, add If you want to restrict the times when the time lapse photos/videos are taken, you can do it by adding schedule(s) to the camera.
DATA BANDS – Set format for how time and temperature will be displayed on the data bands for photos and videos. Select Time Format (12 or 24 hours) and Temperature scale (FAHRENHEIT, Celsius). DATE/TIME – Set the date and time. Up and down buttons change numbers, left and right buttons move between year, month and date. OK takes you to the time setting. Use up and down buttons to change numbers. Use left and right buttons to move between hours and minutes. LOCATION – USA or Other.
Mounting Your Camera Your RECONYX® HyperFire 2™ camera can be mounted to a RECONYX® Universal Camera Mount™ or a camera tripod by utilizing the threaded insert on the bottom of the camera housing. The camera can also be mounted to a tree by using the adjustable webbing strap (shown below). You can secure the camera to a tree and lock it shut at the same time with a Python™ cable lock by Masterlock®.
Locking & Securing Your Camera There are a number of options to securely mount your camera. 1) A Python™ cable lock by Masterlock® can be used by threading it through the Lock Tunnel in the camera and securing it to a tree or another object. This will prevent the camera from being opened or easily removed. 2) For increased security, RECONYX® offers a custom fit Security Enclosure for the HyperFire 2™ camera series.
Aiming Your Camera PIR Motion Detector The Passive Infrared Motion Detector on your HyperFire 2™ camera is aligned with the camera lens to give you the best chance of capturing subjects that come into the field of view of the camera, while not triggering on subjects outside the view of the camera. The motion detector can detect movement up to 100 feet (30 m) away.
Using the “WalkTest” Mode Learning to use the WalkTest mode is critical to being as successful as possible with your RECONYX® camera. The WalkTest mode allows you to precisely determine your camera’s active motion detection zone. This ensures that your camera is aimed exactly where you want to capture animal activity. 1) Secure the camera to a tree or other object aiming the camera toward where you want it to capture pictures. 2) Put camera in “WalkTest” mode, and close the camera.
Image Data Information Your RECONYX® HyperFire 2™ camera stores Image Data along with every picture it takes. Some of this information is displayed in Image Data bands above and below the image. • An “M” or “T” in the top data band indicates a “motion” or “time-lapse” event. A “D” in the top data band indicates a “Dynamic Video” sequence. • “1/3” indicates the first in a sequence of three pictures for that event.
Additional Camera Options IR Mask If you need to clean the IR Array window, the IR Mask™ is easily removed by carefully inserting a small screw driver in one of the small slots and prying it out. Warning! Be very careful not to scratch the IR Array window! Step 1 Step 2 The windows covering the IR Array, lens, WalkTest indicator and light meter may all be cleaned with glass cleaner or water using a soft non-abrasive cloth.
Troubleshooting For answers to questions about your RECONYX® HyperFire 2™ camera that you cannot find in this User Manual, please check the RECONYX® web site (www.reconyx.com). Firmware Updates You should also periodically check the RECONYX ® website for firmware updates for your camera. We periodically release firmware updates with new features and/or performance enhancements.
False Triggers If you seem to be getting false triggers (i.e. the camera is taking pictures of nothing); first put your camera back to the default settings and try your camera again. This will ensure that you are running with known settings – with the motion detector ON at HIGH sensitivity and with Time-Lapse OFF. If after going back to the default settings, you still seem to be getting false triggers, check the physical setup of your camera.
camera than side-to-side movement. And finally, if an animal is moving very slowly, it will sometimes not produce a strong enough signal within the sensor to trigger the camera. Memory Card Problems If your camera won’t start up properly or displays a “card error, write lock”, first check to be sure your card is not “Locked”. On most SD cards there is a switch on the side of the card. If the card is locked, you will not be able to save any photos.
Warranty, FCC, and Safety Information RECONYX® 5 Year Limited Warranty RECONYX® warrants this product to be free of manufacturer’s defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of original purchase. If during this period, through normal use, the product fails due to defects in materials or workmanship, RECONYX® will either repair or replace the product at our sole discretion.
Safety Precautions Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the following safety precautions. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. The safety precautions noted in this guide are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons, and equipment.
Your Information and Camera Warranty Registration Record Your Information After you have familiarized yourself with this instruction manual, your camera, and software, you should record some basic information here so that you don’t lose it. It is also a good idea to keep your purchase receipt in case you would need warranty work done on your camera. Date Purchased: Place of Purchase: Camera Model & Serial #: CodeLocTM Password: www.reconyx.
