SPOTTER LR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TACTACAM QUICK START GUIDE SPOTTER LR CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW TACTACAM SPOTTER LR! This is a Quick Start Guide to show you the basics of your Spotter LR Camera. Visit Tactacam.com for the most up-to-date info about your Tactacam Spotter LR. Make sure you register your camera within 10 days of purchase at: https://www.tactacam.com/warranty-registration/ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates from the Tactacam team: https://www.facebook.com/Tactacam https://www.instagram.
GET TO KNOW YOUR TACTACAM SPOTTER LR FEATURES & BENEFITS TACTACAM - SPOTTER LR What microSD requirements does my camera have? Please use a microSD card that meets the following specifications: 1. Use a U3 speed SD card with your Spotter LR 2. Spotter LR supports 32-128GB memory cards. 3. After connecting to Tactacam Spotter LR APP, we recommend formatting the card by going to the “Menu > Other Settings-> Format SD Card”. 4. Recommended micro SD cards. (see below) Please email support@tactacam.
TACTACAM QUICK START GUIDE SPOTTER LR Before you start filming, charge your Spotter LR completely. On the bottom of the camera open the two doors to access the components listed below. 3 2 1 You should see the following. 1· SD card slot 2· USB Type-C port (Charging and Downloading) 3· Micro HDMI Port 4· Removable battery WWW.TACTACAM.
CHARGE YOUR TACTACAM SPOTTER LR With the bottom doors open you will see the USB C charging port and the SD card slot. Using the included USB C cord, plug your Spotter LR into a wall outlet. USB C You will see the solid red light illuminate on your Tactacam Spotter LR it will remain lit until your camera is fully charged. When the light has shut off, unplug your Tactacam Spotter LR. You can also charge your Tactacam Spotter LR Battery with the Tactacam Dual Battery Charger (sold separately).
CONNECTING YOUR TACTACAM OPERATING THE SPOTTER LR 1. Push the Power button. You will see a green light around the Power button. (The green LED light will be blink when the Tactacam is recording.) 2. Screen Orientation With the camera ON push the menu button. You will see the camera’s quick menu. Select Screen Flip to properly orientate your display. (Push OK (Power button) to make a selection) and Exit. 3.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TACTACAM OPERATING THE SPOTTER LR Other Camera Tips ZOOM - When previewing or recording you can zoom in and out by pushing the buttons on the left and right side of the power button. MENU - With the camera on and not recording, you can access the cameras Menu by pushing the menu button on the back of the camera. WI-FI - With the camera on and not recording you can turn on the cameras Wi-Fi by pushing and holding the bottom left Wi-Fi button on the back of the camera for 3 sec.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TACTACAM REFORMATTING YOUR CARD SD Card info Always use the recommended SD Card for your camera. Tactacam Spotter LR requires UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) to deliver the necessary write speed for cameras like the Tactacam that can shoot 4K and high-bitrate video. U3certified SD cards must be able to maintain a minimum write speed of 30MB/s to ensure that recording continues smoothly without any dropped frames. You can use up to a 128GB card with the Tactacam Spotter LR.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TACTACAM REFORMATTING YOUR CARD Use one of the following methods to access videos located on your micro SD Card. 1. Using the provided USB C cord, connect your Tactacam to your computer. Power your camera on to allow the computer and camera to communicate. You will see an icon on your computer desktop (usually named TACTACAM). Open it, any videos taken with your Tactacam Spotter LR will be in the “Video” folder. OR 2.
DOWNLOADING THE TACTACAM APP CONNECTING TO WI-FI Wi-Fi This setting lets you connect your camera to the Tactacam Spotter LR App for mobile remote connection. When Wi-Fi is on, a blue LED appear by the Wi-Fi status icon just in front of the rec/power button. The blue Wi-Fi LED will blink when not connected for 1 min then power itself off. Once connected the blue LED will go solid. The Wi-Fi will remain on throughout the lifetime of the battery. 1.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TACTACAM DOWNLOADING THE TACTACAM SPOTTER LR APP PLAYING BACK CONTENT ON A COMPUTER Viewing, editing and sharing 1. Connect your Tactacam Spotter LR to your computer using the provided 2. USB C cable or by using the micro SD adapter and your computers card port. 3. Open the Tactacam Video File 4. Select your video and open it in your video player For best video quality your camera records in a .mp4 file format.
DOWNLOADING THE TACTACAM APP CAMERA BATTERY Your camera and battery need to stay connected when operating. DO NOT remove the battery from the camera when in use or your data will be lost. On your Tactacam Spotter LR the battery indicator is located on the top right of the display screen. When all 4 bars are illuminated the camera battery is full. As the battery levels decreases the bars will begin to reduce in numbers till there is one bar light remaining.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TACTACAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When storing your Tactacam, charge the battery so it’s 75% or higher. Remove the battery to eliminate the possibility of internal corrosion. Replace the back cap to protect against dust and other unwanted substances. The removable battery in the camera is replaceable if it fails. See Battery troubleshooting and other powering issues. Do not dry the camera or battery with an external heat source such as a microwave, oven, or hair dryer.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TACTACAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS HOW MY PLAYBACK IS CHOPPY Choppy playback is typically not a problem with the file. If your footage skips, one of these situations is likely the cause: • Using an incompatible video player. Not all video players support the .MP4 video. For best results, use the latest Quick Time Media Player available as a free download here. https://support.apple.com/quicktime • The computer does not meet the minimum requirements for HD playback.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TACTACAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS MOUNTING TIPS See Videos: www.tactacam.com/videos WATCH TUTORIAL VIDEOS Learn tips + tricks from the pros. www.tactacam.com/videos THE CAMERA IS FREEZING / LOCKING UP / NOT RESPONDING? ● Double check the SD Card. Make sure it’s a compatible SD Card (Ultra 3 cards only). Try formatting or changing your SD Card. ● Vibrating continually is most commonly caused by a Full SD Card, save what files you want and reformat the card.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TACTACAM ● Check tactacam.com for other video player options. WWW.TACTACAM.
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FCC Statement 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
