Aligning The Camera - MINOX DTC 550 WiFi Manual De Instrucciones

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Delete: One, all
One: Select "One" to delete a single image. After confirming with the OK button, the image will be displayed that
should be deleted. Verify the deletion by marking it with the "Yes" button and confirming it with the OK button.
To cancel the deletion process, select "No" and confirm with OK.
All: Select the "All" option to delete all images and recordings on the memory card.
To delete all of your files, select "Yes" and press the OK button.
To cancel the deletion process, select "No" and confirm with OK.
Night images
For night images, the infrared LEDs on the front of the wildlife camera provide the necessary light to make the shots
possible. The wildlife camera uses infrared LEDs with a high wavelength to keep the amount of red light as low as possible.
The number of infrared LEDs in the camera generates a high light emission angle, allowing for night shots at a distance of
approx. 3 m to 15 m without overexposing the object. However, reflective objects can cause overexposure even within this
range (e.g. road signs). Note that the infrared LEDs create black and white images at night.
Operating principle of the motion sensor
As soon as wild animals or other objects come directly into the detection range of the motion sensor, the wildlife camera is
automatically activated and starts recording photos and/or videos. If no further movement is detected for five minutes
after the last triggering, the wildlife camera returns to standby mode.
Advantages of motion sensors
As soon as the motion sensor detects wildlife, the wildlife camera turns on and begins taking pictures. The time between
activation and the start of a recording is called the shutter release time. However, if wildlife passes by very quickly, it is
possible that the image may show only the back of the body or possibly nothing at all. However, with the camera's 40°
angle of coverage, and the shutter release speed of 0.4 seconds, this issue is almost completely solved.
Capturing images (Live mode)
The standard application of the wildlife camera is when it is in the so-called live mode. In this mode, images are captured
either via the motion sensor, or periodically in accordance with the settings.
Push the mode switch to the ON position to activate the live mode. The blue status LED on the front of the wildlife camera
will blink for about 5 seconds, after which the wildlife camera will go into standby mode.

Aligning the camera

The Test Mode is very helpful in determining the best angle of detection and range of the motion sensor.
• Push the mode switch to the SETUP and close the wildlife camera.
• Mount the wildlife camera on a tree at a height of approx. 1 to 2 m and align the camera to the desired position.
• Now slowly move from one side of the area of detection to the other. Move parallel to the wildlife camera. Try
different angles and distances.
• If the red LED on the front of the wildlife camera lights up, you have been detected by the motion sensor.
• In this way, you can find the best position to align the wildlife camera.
An LED does not light up in live mode. To avoid false signals and unnecessary recordings, please also observe the
instructions about where to mount the camera in the chapter "Attaching the mounting strap".
Optimal camera alignment is to the north or south. The detection zone of the motion sensor and the lens is about 40°.
The best results are achieved with your MINOX DTC 550 WiFi at a distance of approx. 2 m. The focus of the lens is oriented
to this distance.
Also make sure that the wildlife camera is aligned at the correct height in relation to the area to be observed. If necessary,
the wildlife camera should be tilted somewhat to be optimally aligned.
The wildlife camera complies with IP protection class 54. The wildlife camera is dust and splashproof and can be used
regardless of weather conditions.
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