SolarDark - Camera Spypoint - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Hunting camera with integrated solar panel
Brand	Spypoint
Model	SolarDark
Main power	Internal rechargeable battery via integrated solar panel
Secondary power	8 AA batteries (alkaline or lithium) or external 12V battery (#BATT-12V) or #LIT-09 rechargeable lithium battery pack
Memory card type	SD card class 10, 2 to 32 GB
Operation modes	Photo, Time-Lapse, Video
Hybrid lighting modes	Invisible, Optimal, Enhanced, Blur reduction (for night photos)
Flash range	Up to 30 m (depending on mode)
Trigger delay	Configurable (photos and videos)
Multi-photos	Up to 6 consecutive photos per detection
Maximum video length	Configurable (not specifically stated in the manual)
Pre-video photo	Optional, can be enabled
Tripod thread	Standard 1/4"-20
Mounting strap included	Yes (2.5 cm x 152 cm)
Viewing screen	Yes, built-in
Connectivity	12V socket for external power
Warranty	2 years ("You are covered")
Maintenance	Clean with a soft, dry cloth; do not use solvents
Recycling	Device subject to WEEE directive; to be disposed of at an appropriate collection center

Frequently Asked Questions - SolarDark Spypoint

How to charge the internal battery for the first time?

It is recommended to charge the internal battery for 24 to 48 hours before first use. Connect the 12V-USB cable to the 12V socket under the camera, then connect it to a computer or 5V wall charger. Make sure the camera is off and the solar panel is covered during charging.

What types of batteries can I use as secondary power?

You can use 8 AA alkaline or lithium batteries (do not mix types), an external 12V battery (#BATT-12V sold separately) plugged into the 12V socket, or a #LIT-09 rechargeable lithium battery pack (sold separately) inserted into the battery compartment.

How to insert an SD card into the camera?

Make sure the camera is off (OFF). Locate the SD card slot on the lower right side of the user interface. Insert a class 10 SD card (2 to 32 GB) in the indicated direction. A click confirms it is properly inserted. The card must be formatted before use (see www.spypoint.com/support).

What installation height is recommended for the camera?

The camera should be installed at the same height as the center of the target animal's body. For quality images, the animal should be approximately 7.5 m away. Avoid placing the camera directly facing the sun.

How to test motion detection?

When the camera detects motion, the test light (BUSY light) flashes. If sensitivity is not optimal, adjust it via the CONFIGURATION > GENERAL > Sensitivity menu. You can also use the Detection Test option in the HOME menu.

How to start the camera in photo mode?

In the HOME menu, select Start camera, then choose PHOTO mode. The test light will flash for 30 seconds to allow you to leave the area before the camera starts taking photos.

What hybrid lighting modes are available for night photos?

Available modes are: Invisible (invisible LEDs), Optimal (good balance), Enhanced (maximum range), and Blur reduction (for moving subjects). Each mode has trade-offs between invisibility, battery life, range, and blur reduction.

How to configure Time-Lapse mode?

In the HOME menu, select CONFIGURATION > TIME-LAPSE. You can set a regular interval between photos (e.g., every 5 minutes). This mode takes photos at fixed intervals without requiring motion detection.

How to attach the camera to a tree?

Use either the strap and mount set included, or the strap alone inserted into the designated slot. The strap measures 2.5 cm x 152 cm. To remove the camera from the mount, push the release tab. The recommended installation height is at the center of the animal's body.

What to do if the internal battery is too low?

The camera will go into standby automatically. Once the solar panel has recharged the battery, the camera restarts in the same mode and settings. To avoid this, you can use secondary power (AA batteries, 12V battery, or LIT-09 pack).

USER MANUAL SolarDark Spypoint

QUICK START GUIDE

SOLAR-DARK AND COMPARABLE \* v.1.5

IN THE BOX

1x Camera

1x 16 GB SD card

1x 12 V USB cable

1x Mounting bracket

1x Installation strap

1x Quick Start Guide

NOTE

Batteries sold separately.

User Manual, software updates & FAQs available at:

www.spypoint.com/support.

COMPONENTS

1 Solar panel

2 Photo lens

3 Test light

4 Detection lens

5 12 V jack

6 BUSY light

7 Microphone

8 Battery compartment

9 Slot for installation strap

10 Locking latch

11 Screw-thread for standard 14 "-20

12 LED

13 OK button

14 Navigation buttons

15 ON/OFF switch

16 Viewing screen

17 SD card slot

The specifications and characteristics of similar models may vary. Refer to the website or packaging for details.

PREPARATION

SELECT A POWER SOURCE

The camera was designed to be powered by an internal rechargeable battery by means of an integrated solar panel. This power source is generally sufficient for the proper operation of the device.

It is recommended to charge the internal battery for 24 to 48 hours before the first use.

Plug the 12 V USB cable in the 12 V socket under the camera. Then, connect the other end of the cable to the USB port of your computer or to a 5 V wall socket charger (not included).

When charging via the 12 V USB cable (included), make sure the camera is turned OFF and the solar panel is covered or facing down so that it does not interfere with the USB charging process.

While the camera is in use, if the internal battery charge becomes insufficient, the camera will go into standby mode. Once the solar panel has recharged the battery, the camera will restart by itself with the same mode and configurations as before.

OPTIONAL POWER SOURCES

If the user configures the camera in a way that requires a lot of power, or installs it in a space with little ambient light, or simply for safety, it is recommended that you consider using a secondary power source.

When the internal battery charge becomes insufficient, the camera automatically connects to the available optional power source.

Three types of power sources are available to the user:

1. 8 AA batteries inserted in the battery compartment.

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Alkaline or lithium batteries

Make sure to insert the AA batteries according to their polarity (+) and (-).

FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE AND WITHOUT LEAKING BATTERIES

• Use new batteries.
• Use ONLY alkaline or ONLY lithium batteries.

- Do not mix new and old batteries.

- Do not use rechargeable AA batteries, as their lower voltage may cause operating difficulties.

1. An external 12 V battery (#BATT-12V sold separately) plugged into the 12 V socket on the bottom of the camera, behind a protective rubber cap.

2. A rechargeable lithium battery pack #LIT-09 (sold separately), to insert in the camera's battery compartment.

The camera was designed to draw its energy in the following priority order (in case all 3 power sources are available):

• 12 V battery plugged in the 12 V camera socket.
- Internal battery.
• AA batteries/lithium battery pack.

For more information about the different power sources for your camera, please refer to the User Manual at www.spypoint.com/support.

INSTALLING AN SD CARD

The camera was designed to operate with an SD card, class 10, between 2 and 32 GB of memory.

INSERT AN SD CARD

• Make sure the camera is turned OFF.
• Locate the SD card slot. It is on the right, above the viewing screen (see diagram).
• Insert an SD card (up to 32 GB) in the slot and make sure to respect the direction indicated in the diagram.
• The card is inserted correctly when a click is heard.

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FORMAT YOUR SD CARD

Before inserting the SD card in your camera, it must be formatted to ensure proper operation. Visit www.spypoint.com/support if you need help formatting your SD card.

CONFIGURATION

Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to navigate the menus and change options, the OK button to select and the BACK button to return to the previous menu.

GENERAL SETTINGS SETUP

1. Use the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera ON.
2. Choose the language. By default, the camera menu is in English. If you want to use another language, after turning the camera ON, choose SETTINGS, GENERAL, then LANGUAGE. Choose one of the 3 languages available: English, Deutsch (German), or Français (French).

1. From the home menu, select SETTINGS, then GENERAL to access the general configuration menu:

2. Set the Date (MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY).

3. Set the Time (hour/minute).
4. Set the Nighttime (best option for photos).

COMPARISON OF HYBRID ILLUMINATION MODES\*

* Available for photos only

CONFIGURING THE SETTINGS FOR THE 3 OPERATING MODES

From the home menu, select SETTINGS, then PHOTO, TIME-LAPSE, or VIDEO to access the respective mode configuration menu.

PHOTO

Delay: Sets the time interval between each detection before the camera takes the next photo.

Multi-shot: Takes up to 6 consecutive shots at each detection with a 5 second delay between each photo.

TIME-LAPSE

Interval: This option allows the camera to take photos at regular preset intervals without movement detection.

VIDEO

Delay: Sets the time interval between each detection before the camera records the next video.

Video length: Allows the user to select the duration of the recording.

Photo first: When this option is enabled, a photo is taken immediately before each video.

SUGGESTED PHOTO MODE CONFIGURATION

Usage in trails Usage by a feeder

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Delay Instant 5 min

Multi-shot 1 1-3

INSTALLING YOUR CAMERA

MOUNTING BRACKET AND STRAP

Install your camera against a tree, using either:

1. The strap and the mounting bracket together.
2. Only the strap inserted directly into the camera.

When the camera is installed using the mounting bracket, it can be removed to access the battery compartment without disturbing the installation.

MOUNTING BRACKET

To remove the camera from the mounting bracket:

1. Push the tab to release the camera from the mounting bracket.

2. Remove the camera.

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INSTALLATION WITH THE SUPPLIED STRAP

The dimensions of the included strap are 2.5 cm (1") X 152 cm (60").

1. Thread the strap through the strap slot found on the back of the camera.
2. Wrap the strap around the tree then press and hold down the latch.
3. Thread the strap through the latch from behind, as shown below.

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Recommended height of installation:

The camera must be installed at the height of the centre line of the animal's body.

Ideal setup for high-quality images and videos:

The target animal should be 7.5 m from the camera to get a better line of sight.

To produce brighter photos at night, there should be items reflecting the camera's flash in the background.

Please note that the camera should never be directly pointed at the sun to avoid back lighting and faulty detections.

TESTING THE CAMERA'S MOTION DETECTION CAPABILITY

The test light blinks when the camera detects motion. If the system does not detect motion, increase the detection sensitivity using the "Sensitivity" option in the SETTINGS/GENERAL menu. Adjust the camera's position as needed. In the TEST mode, you can take a photo by pressing the OK button. The photo will be saved and displayed in the VIEWING mode.

STARTING THE CAMERA

After choosing START CAMERA in the HOME menu, select the desired operating mode (PHOTO, TIME-LAPSE, or VIDEO) from the mode menu by pressing OK.

When the mode is selected, the test light on the front of the camera will blink for 30 seconds to allow the user to leave the area without being photographed or filmed.

30 s

To ensure that you use your trail camera optimally and that it precisely meets your needs and ultimately to ensure greater success as a hunter, SPYPOINT offers you a range of useful additional digital features.

For more details on the SPYPOINT EXPERIENCE, refer to the following website www.spypoint.com/en/spypoint-experience.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device must not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

DISPOSAL

ONLY USE ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.

If, one day, your camera has been used so intensively that it has to be replaced, or if you no longer have any use for it, you are obliged to dispose of it at a recycling center.

Information on return points for your electrical appliance can be obtained from your local waste disposal company or from your local administrative offices.

Electrical appliances not only contain valuable recyclable raw materials, but also substances which, if disposed of improperly, can affect public health and the environment. Help ensure that valuable raw materials are recycled by returning your old appliance to a central collection point.

The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) symbol represents the obligation of the labeled camera to be sent to a separate center for the proper recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING

WARRANTY

Sit back and relax as this device is covered by the "Know you're covered" 2-year warranty. We strive to provide our customers with a positive experience and an outstanding service.

For a complete list of specifications, features, and settings, visit our SOLAR-DARK page at www.spypoint.com

FAQ, User Manual & latest firmware available at www.spypoint.com/support

Live chat support at www.spypoint.com or email support at [e-mail]

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GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE

SOLAR-DARK ET COMPARABLES \*

DANS LA BOÎTE

1x Caméra

1x Carte SD 16 Go

1x Câble 12 V-USB

1x Socle de fixation

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Illustration of multiple cylindrical batteries with arrows indicating direction, labeled '8 x AA' below (no other text or symbols)

Close-up of a military vehicle with camouflage pattern and visible targeting device (no text or symbols)

Close-up of a camera module with display screen and control panel, connected to a 'SD' logo (no readable text or symbols on main subject)

FORMATER VOTRE CARTE SD

A deer standing in a grassy wetland with distant hills and trees under a cloudy sky (no visible text or symbols)

Two deer standing in a dense forest with tall trees and green foliage (no visible text or symbols)

Délai Instantané 5 min

Multi-photos 1 1-3

INSTALLATION DE VOTRE CAMÉRA

COURROIE ET SOCLE

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OU

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SOCLE

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INSTALLATION À L'AIDE DE LA COURROIE FOURNIE

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MERCI D'AVOIR CHOISI

GARANTIE

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FORMATIEREN SIE IHRE SD-KARTE

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Two deer standing in a dense forest with tall trees and green foliage (no visible text or symbols)

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INSTALLATION MIT DEM MITGELIEFERTEN GURT

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www.spypoint.info/service.

SKŁADNIKI

1 Panel słoneczny

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SFORMATUJ KARTĘ SD

PHOTO (ZDJĘCIE)

UCHWYT MONTAŻOWY I PASEK

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MONTAŻ ZA POMOCA DOSTARCZONEGO PASKA

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FORMÁTUJTE SD KARTU

PHOTO (FOTOGRAFIE)

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Two deer standing in a dense forest with tall trees and green foliage (no visible text or symbols)

Delay (Zpoždění)

Okamžité 5 min

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INSTALACE POMOCÍ PŘILOŽENÉHO POPRUHU

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Illustration of multiple cylindrical batteries with arrows indicating charge direction, labeled '8 x AA' below (no other text or symbols)

Alkalické alebo lítiové batérie

Uistite sa, že ste vložili AA batérie podl'a na ich polaritu (+) a (-).

PRE MAXIMÁLNY VÝKON A BEZ BEZPEČNOSTNÝCH BATÉRIÍ

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FORMÁTUJTE KARTU SD

PHOTO (FOTO)

A deer standing in a grassy field with trees and distant hills under a cloudy sky (no visible text or symbols)

Two deer standing in a dense forest with tall trees and green foliage (no visible text or symbols)

Delay

(Oneskorenie)

Okamžité 5 min

Multi-shot 1 1-3

INŠTALÁCIA KAMERY

MONTÁŽNA KONZOLA A REMIENOK

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INŠTALÁCIA POMOCOU DODÁVANÉHO REMIENKA

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Ked'fotoaparát zistí pohyb, testovacie svetlo bliká. Ak systém nezistí pohyb, zvýšte citlivost detekcie pomocou možnosti „Citlivost“ v ponuke SETTINGS/GENERAL. Podl'a potreby upravte polohu kamery. V režime TEST môžete fotografovať stlačením tlačidla OK. Fotografia sa uloží a zobrazí v režime VIEWING.

SPUSTENIE FOTOAPARÁTU

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Alkali- tai litiumparistot

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ALUSTA SD-KORTTI

PHOTO (KUVA)

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ASENNUS MUKANA TOIMITETULLA HIHNALLA

Mukana olevan hihnan mitat ovat 2,5 cm (1") X 152 cm (60").

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FORMATE TU TARJETA SD

PHOTO (FOTO)

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Two deer standing in a dense forest with tall trees and green foliage (no visible text or symbols)

Delay (Retraso)

Instantáneo 5 min

Multi-shot (Multidisparo)

1 1-3

INSTALAR SU CÁMARA

SOPORTE DE MONTAJE Y CORREA

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SOPORTE DE MONTAJE

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Batterie alcaline o al litio

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INSTALLAZIONE DI UNA SCHEDA SD

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FORMATTA LA TUA SCHEDA SD

PHOTO (FOTO)

A deer standing in a grassy field with distant trees and hills under a cloudy sky (no visible text or symbols)

Two deer standing in a dense forest with tall trees and green foliage (no visible text or symbols)

Delay (Ritardo)

Istantaneo 5 min

Multi-shot (Spari multipli)

1 1-3

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0

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STAFFA DI FISSAGGIO

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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (NO.SPO146)

Product Description: SOLAR-DARK Camera

Model: SOLAR-DARK

Brand: SPYPOINT

Manufacturer: SPYPOINT

Address: 330 de la Jacques-Cartier

Victoriaville, Qc Canada

G6T 1Y3

This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.

The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Community harmonisation legislation:

2014/53/EU The Radio Equipment Directive (RED)

2011/65/EU The restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances Directive (ROHS)

(EU)2015/863

References to the relevant harmonised standards used or references to the specifications in relation to which conformity is declared:

EMC:

EN 55032:2015

EN 61000-3-2:2014

EN 61000-3-3:2013

EN 55035:2017

ROHS:

IEC 62321-2:2013

IEC 62321-3-1:2013

IEC 62321-5:2013

IEC 62321-4:2013

IEC 62321-7-1:2015

IEC 62321:2008

IEC 62321-6:2015

IEC 62321-8:2017

Additional information:

The product carries the

CE Mark.

Signed for and on behalf of:

SPYPOINT

Place of issue: Victoriaville

Date of issue: April 1 ^st , 2020

Name and position: Yan Gagnon, CEO

Signature: