Ltl Acorn® Mobile HD Video Scouting Camera Ltl-6210M Series USER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information 1.1 Features 1.2 Application 1.3 Illustration Quick Start 2.1 Insert SIM Card 2.2 Load Batteries 2.3 Insert SD Card 2.4 Enter Test Mode 2.5 Enter Live Mode 2.6 Advantages of Prep Sensors Advanced Settings 3.1 Parameter Settings 3.2 File Format 3.3 Set up MMS Function on Camera 3.4 Set up Camera on PC 35 Set up MMS Function on PC 3.6 Camera Working with MMS 3.7 View Local MNOP Name and Signal Strength on TFT Display Ltl-6210M Series Products 4.1 Parts 4.
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction The Ltl Acorn M Series (Model Ltl-6210MC and Ltl-6210MM) is the first generation of our HD video scouting camera. Bundled with the MMS-module (Multimedia Messaging Service) LTLMM2, the standard scouting camera (Ltl-6210M) can be upgraded to work as a remote cellular camera.
• • • • • • • If local area mobile signal is too weak to send MMS, user may let the camera send text message(SMS) instead. Message content includes the time the picture is taken and the Camera serial number. Our Advance Remote Cellular Technology transmits images to your cell phone and email account constantly at lower battery consumption and shorter transmission time, compared with products of its kind on the market.
Figure 1.1: Front View of Ltl-6210M Figure 1.2: Bottom View of Ltl-6210M The camera provides the following connections for external devices: USB 2.0 port, SD card slot, TV out jack, and external DC power in jack. The 3-way Power/Mode Switch is used to select the main operation modes: OFF, ON and TEST.
To power up the camera, install four NEW high-performance alkaline or lithium AA batteries in the camera. FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE, WE RECOMMEND USING ENERGIZER LITHIUM AA BATTERIES. To achieve longer in-field life, always install 12 AA alkaline batteries. Figure 1.
QUICK START 2.1 Insert SIM Card (Only for Model Ltl-6210MM) You need to purchase the SIM card from your local Mobile Phone Network perators(MPNO), making sure they provide Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). Ask them for the relevant information to configure the MMS settings on your camera. (Please reference 3.4 Set up MMS Function on PC in the Advanced Operation section.) Insert the SIM card into the slot at the bottom of the camera. Push once to insert, twice to get out.
2.2 Load Batteries To install batteries on the camera (Part # Ltl-6210M), please follow the instructions below. • • • • Open the bottom cover by pulling down the lock hole. Push the cover of the battery compartment and release. It will pop out. Install 12 AA batteries. Make sure the polarity matches the sign on the cover. Replace the cover. Alternatively the camera can run on an external 6V~12V DC power source(optional), preferably 2A (6V) or 1A (12V).
• • • Press the key to set the camera to shoot video clips Press the key to set the camera to take still pictures Press the SHOT key to manually trigger the shutter. A photo or video (depending on the camera setting) will be taken and saved to the SD card. If the display shows “CARD PROTECTED” when you press the SHOT key, switch the power OFF, remove the SD card and slide its write-protect switch to off. • • Press the left arrow key to enter the MMS parameters setting mode.
shooting pictures. The time period from being activated to starting firing is called trigger time. The trigger time varies among different scouting camera brands in the market, generally from 1 to 5 plus seconds. Our Ltl Acorn scouting camera has an impressive 1.2 second trigger time. With other brands of cameras, when game passes across very quickly, the picture may only capture the rear part of the body, and possibly nothing at all.
ADVANCED SETTINGS The Ltl Acorn trail camera comes with preset manufacturer settings. You can change the settings to meet your requirements. Please make sure the camera is in the test mode. 3.1 Parameter Settings Press “MENU” key to enter/exit the menu. Press , to move the marker, , change the setting, and to confirm the change. Always remember to press save the change. Otherwise you will lose your new setting.
Parameter. Video Length (affects video clips only) Avi 10 s, optional from 1s to 60s Videos are in AVI format that can be played back on most media players. Interval 1 Min, optional from 1S to 60Minuter Select the length of time that the camera will wait from the moment the last picture was taken and written in the SD card to the moment it starts to respond to any new triggers from the PIR sensor. During the selected interval, the camera will not take pictures/videos.
Password Set Off, On Set up a password to protect your camera from unauthorized users. Serial No. Off, On Time Lapse Off, On Select On to assign a serial number to each camera you have. You can use the combination of 4 digits and/or alphabets to record the location in the photos (e.g. YSP1 for Yellow Stone Park). This helps Multi-camera users identify the location when reviewing the photos.
3.2 Set up MMS Parameters on Camera Enter test mode by pushing the switch to the TEST position, then press to enter the setting window of the MMS parameters. Press , to select the parameters and , to change them. The key must be pressed after the modifications are made, otherwise the changes will not be saved. Parameter Auto Setting MMS param. (Setting the MMS Parameters automatically) Manual Setting MMS param. (Setting the MMS Parameters Manually) Description Press OK to enter the setting window.
Then, choose the network carrier according to the SIM card. Finally, press OK to confirm and save the parameters. The pictures are saved under the folder \DCIM\100IMAGE in the SD card following the sequence from IMAG0001.JPG. The video files would end in “.AVI” When the camera is in OFF or TEST mode, the camera can be connected to a computer by a USB cord. In this case the camera acts as a USB2.0 card reader, and user can access the pictures using the computer.
Click on Camera Setup, and you will see the following interface:
Set up the camera based on your need. Click on Click on to retrieve the computer time. to choose the directory to save your settings, usually under the root directory of the SD card (You need to insert the SD card in the SD card reader and plug it in your computer.) Then, click on . A file named menu.dat will be created and saved in the directory you just selected. If you selected a directory other than the SD card, you need to move the menu.
Retrieve the SD card from the computer and insert it in the camera. Switch to the TEST position to enter the TEST mode. A message will show up on the TFT display, indicating the Camera has been successfully set up. You are set with the camera. ATTENTION: THE PASSWORD CAN ONLY BE SET UP ON THE CAMERA, NOT ON THE PC. 3.
First, you need to choose how you like to set up the MMS Mode --Auto or Manual. If you choose Auto, then you need to choose the country and the Mobile Phone Network Operator (MPNO).
the below section will populate with parameters pertaining to the selected MPNO, such as URL, APN, Gateway and Port. Then you can input the phone number and email address you’d like the MMS pictures to be sent to. You can enter up to three different phone numbers or email address. If you choose Manual to manually input all the parameters, you need to contact your Mobile Phone Network Operator (MPNO) to have them provide you all the required information.
“0”, or the daily limit has not been reached. If the daily limit has been reached, you can reset that number on your computer or on the TFT display. Then the daily limit starts to count from One. • The camera is stationary while sending MMS pictures. 3.6 View Local MNPO name and Signal Strength on TFT Display You can find your local Mobile Phone Network Operator’s name and the signal strength on the TFT display on the camera, just like you can see the information on a regular cell phone.
Attention：The camera MUST be set in OFF position when attaching the MMS-module. Otherwise, the MMS function may not perform normally. When trying to view the operator’s name and the signal strength, if you wait less than one minute, you will more than likely see one of the codes aforementioned. You need to switch the camera to OFF position, wait for one minute, and then try it again. LTL-6210M SERIES PRODUCTS 4.1 Ltl-6210M Series Consists of Three Parts: 1. Ltl-6210M Camera 2. LTL-MM2 MMS-module 4.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 5.1 Power Supply Ltl-6210M Series camera can work on up to 12 voltages. The 4 AA batteries in the front of camera, the 8 AA batteries in the rear of camera, and the external power supply form a four-path parallel circuit. Each path is isolated from others and does not charge nor discharge others. As a result, the camera can extend its life in the field by being powered by an external solar charger.
5.7 FAQs on MMS Function • I set up a new receiving phone number. But the MMS pictures are still being sent to the old number. What should I do? Switch the camera OFF. Wait for at least two minutes. Then switch it ON. Or, switch the camera OFF. Take the batteries out of the camera, and then reinstall it. • Why did it take so long to receive the MMS pictures / why didn’t I receive any MMS pictures? The signal was too weak. Or the batteries ran out. • I programmed the camera to constantly take pictures.
LIMITED WARRANTY We take great pride in our products. We always stand behind our promises. We provide a leading warranty term and service. Buying a Ltl Acorn product, you are covered under the limited warranty. We guarantee our products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period after registered date of purchase.
Appendix I: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Model Parameters Ltl-6210MC Ltl-6210MM Image Sensor 5 Mega Pixels Color CMOS Yes Yes Max. Pixel Size 2560x1920 Yes Yes Lens IR Flash LCD Screen F=3.1; FOV=52°; Auto IR-Cut 850nM:82 Feet/25 Meters 940nM:42 Feet/13 Meters 40.8x30.6mm(2.0"); 960(RGB)*240DOT; Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 16.
SD Card cycle Save MMS Options On/Off; VGA=640x480;SMS;OFF Yes Yes Upgradeable Yes Programmable MMS Numbers “0” = Unlimited; 0 ~ 99/Day Upgradeable Yes MMS Phone No.
Appendix II: PACKAGE CONTENTS Part name Quantity（ （Ltl6210MC） ） 1 0 1 1 1 Quantity（ （Ltl6210MM） ） 1 1 1 1 1 LTL-MM2 MMS External DC cable (optional) CD 1 1 0 1 1 1 Warranty Card 1 1 1 Digital camera LTL-MM2 MMS Mode TV AV IN cable USB cable Strap Mode 0 1 0 0 0
FCC ID: ZF3-LTL-6210MM Model No.: LTL-6210MM Manufacturer: Shenzhen Ltl Acorn Electronics Co., Ltd This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
