XTrail HD - Video camera Berger & Schröter - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Surveillance video camera
Brand	Berger & Schröter
Model	XTrail HD
Photo resolution	5 MP (2592x1944), 8 MP (3264x2448), 12 MP (4000x3000)
Video resolution	720P (1280x720), 640x320, 320x160
Sensor	5/8/12 MP color CMOS
Viewing angle	52°
Infrared range	Up to 20 m with 40 IR LEDs
PIR detector	Range 12-15 m, angle 60°, adjustable sensitivity (high/medium/low)
Screen	2-inch TFT LCD
Power supply	4 or 8 AA alkaline batteries (6 V) or 12 V adapter
Battery life	Up to 8 months with 8 AA batteries (depending on use)
Memory	SD card from 8 to 32 GB
Dimensions	132 x 99 x 78 mm
Weight	300 g
Protection rating	IP54
Operating temperature	-25°C to 60°C
Main functions	Photo/video mode, PIR trigger, time-lapse, 1-7 photo burst, 2x-4x digital zoom, audio recording, date/time/moon phase display, TV output
Maintenance	Use new alkaline batteries, format SD card before first use, avoid heat sources in front of the detector
Security	Password protection (up to 6 characters), auto power off after 1 min in test mode
Repairability	Spare parts not specified; contact after-sales service

Frequently Asked Questions - XTrail HD Berger & Schröter

How to turn on the camera and set it to test mode?

Set the switch to ON, then press OK to turn on the LCD screen and enter test mode.

How to adjust the PIR detector sensitivity?

In the menu, select PIR Sensitivity and choose between High, Medium or Low. Set to High in hot weather to improve detection.

What to do if the camera does not trigger or triggers too late?

Check that the PIR sensitivity is adapted to the temperature (High in hot weather, Low in cold weather). Keep heat sources and moving branches away from the detector.

What SD card is recommended for this device?

Use an SD card from 8 to 32 GB, formatted in FAT32. Insert it before powering on the device.

How to format the SD card?

In playback mode, press Menu, select Format, then choose Yes with the arrows and confirm with OK.

How to set the date and time?

In the main menu, select Time/Date, use the arrows to change the values and confirm with OK.

How to protect the camera with a password?

In the menu, set Password to ON and define an alphanumeric code of up to 6 characters. Keep it safe.

What is the battery life?

With 8 new AA alkaline batteries, battery life can reach up to 8 months under normal conditions. It varies according to the number of triggers and use of IR LEDs.

Can an external power supply be used?

Yes, you can connect a 12 V adapter (not included) to the external power jack. Remove the batteries when using the adapter.

How to view recorded photos and videos?

Set the switch to ON, press and hold OK to turn on the screen, then press the ↑ arrow to enter playback mode. Use left/right arrows to navigate.

USER MANUAL XTrail HD Berger & Schröter

12MP X-trail game camera with 40 x 940 nm Black LED `s Item No. 31417

Contents

1. Introduction - 15 -

1.2 Application - 15 -
1.3 Power Supply - 15 -
1.4 Attention - 16 -
1.5 Key Features - 16 -

2. Whole View and Details of Camera - 17 -

2.1 Figure 1: Front View of Camera; - 17 -
2.2 Figure 3.2: Bottom View of Camera; -17 -
2.3 Figure 3.3: Side View of Camera. - 17 -
2.4 Figure 3.4: Internal View of Camera - 18 -
2.5 Function Keys & Other Details - 19 -

3. Quick Start - 19 -

3.1 How to start the camera? - 19 -
3.2 How to set the functions? -19-

4. Operation List

4.1 Video/Photo Playback - 20 -
4.2 Delete: -20-
4.3 Format of SD Card -20-
4.4 Operation Menu -20-

5. Functions Description

6. Specification

7. SD Cards Selection and Battery Life Test Report

7.1 SD Card Selection -23-
7.2 Battery Life Test Report for Reference - 23 -

8. Trouble Shooting

8.1 Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest -24-
8.2 Camera stops taking images or won't take images - 24 -

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing one of our easy operation highly qualified products. You now may enjoy the excellences reflected on this series product. This 12MP HD digital camera was totally R&D by our diligent and smart engineers based on feedbacks and requirements from customers globally. May you also enjoy and adore this product as we do. And our company is always open-minded with willing to adopt creative ideas from you.

1.2 Application

This digital camera is an ideal product for housing security, warehouse surveillance, and monitoring wild animals with its camouflage appearance and nice shape. It is convenient to install or fasten, could be used to take photographs manually and carry on long-time videos in Test mode.

a. Instant surveillance camera for home, office, construction site, and warehouse, etc.;
b. Motion-triggered infra-red night vision surveillance;
c. Animal observation and hunting;

1.3 Power Supply

A. AA Alkaline Batteries

This camera can either work with 4 or 8 AA Alkaline batteries. Pls note that the voltage of rechargeable AA batteries (1.2V) is insufficient to power this device. Batteries should be inserted as indicated inside the battery case. Upside down batteries electrode may cause device malfunction. Also, we strongly recommend changing the batteries when power icon on camera screen is empty or when you receive lower battery SMS alert (GPRS Model only).

1.4 Attention

1. Insert the SD memory card correctly, camera does not support SD card hot swap (insertion).
2. Please use AA battery with good quality in order to prevent battery cells from corrosion of leaked acid.
3. Use right adaptor (6V/1A or 2A) of this camera to supply power, and do not invert the electrode when put in batteries.
4. In Test mode, camera will automatically power off in 1min without any operations. Please manually turn ON it as if you want to use it again.
5. Don't interrupt power supply during system upgrade, please deliver it back to factory if the device doesn't work after upgrading.
6. Do not frequently insert or pull out SD card and battery or plug in and out the adaptor when the camera is on.
7. Do not have any floating objects, such as leaves, strings, or ribbons in the 3M motion detection zone of cameras, to avoid mistaking photograph or videos.
8. Do not keep camera next to hot irrelevant objects, air conditioner exhaust vents, and light, etc. to avoid mistaking photos or videos.

1.5 Key Features

a. Programmable 5/8/12 Megapixel high-quality resolution;
b. Especially designed function buttons for user's conveniences;
c. Optional to turn on/off camera speaker;
d. 40 pcs IR LEDs for flash range as 20 meters:
e. Adjustable PIR sensitivity:
f. Multi-shot pictures (up to 7 pics per trigger);
q. Impressive quick trigger time: 0.8-1s (GPRS trigger time is 1.2s);
h. Support standard 6~12V solar panel;
i. Color pictures during day; black and white at night.
i. Adjustable delay between motions:
k. With 8 AA alkaline batteries, the longest standby time is up to 6 months:
1. Available operation temperature: -20 to 60 :
m. Time Lapse for automatically and constantly shooting of pictures/videos at preset interval:
n. With specified Timer, camera can be programmed to work only during preset time period every day;
o. Stamp of USER LABEL, date, time, temperature and moon phase on every picture enables you to identify where and when the camera shot photos;
p. Built-in 2.0" TFT color screen to review photos and videos in camera.
a. Audio Recording brings you heart pumping like ever before:
r. Two different TV OUT settings help you review photos/videos even from Television.

2. Whole View and Details of Camera

2.1 Figure 1: Front View of Camera;

2.3 Figure 3.3: Side View of Camera.

2.2 Figure 3.2: Bottom View of Camera;

2.4 Figure 3.4: Internal View of Camera

Introduction of each button

a) Press Buttons

01: Menu; 02/03/04/05: navigation arrow buttons; 06: OK

b) Switch Buttons

07: Power Switch; 08: Camera/Video Switch; 09: IR LEDs Group Switch; 10: GPRS Switch (No function)

c) Interfaces

11: 12V DC in; 12: USB Port; 13: SD Card Slot; 14: TV Out.

2.5 Function Keys & Other Details

A. Switch Buttons

Power Switch Switch up: Power On-PIR intelligent automatically monitoring; light sensor flashes 5 times before entering Mode “Power On” Switch “On”, press “OK” once to wake up camera LCD screen to enter TEST Mode; Press and hold button “OK” for 5 sec to get back to mode “Power On” Switch down: OFF-Camera stops working.
Video/Photo Switch Switch up: Pic-Photographing Switch down: Video-Video Recording
IR LEDs Group Switch	Switch up: 19-up side 19 pcs IR LEDs work Switch down: 40-all 40 IR LEDs work
GPRS Switch (No function)

B. Navigation buttons

a) Power Switch by "On", press "OK" once to wake up camera LCD screen to enter TEST Mode;
b) Test mode, Press "Menu" once to enter camera setting menu; Press "OK" to shoot photo(s) or video clips.
c) To navigate the interface by pressing “<”, “↑”, “→”, or “↓”, press “OK” for selection. To modify the selection, press “↑” and “↓” again and press “OK” to confirm. To return to the previous menu, press “Menu”.
d) Press and hold button "OK" for 5 sec to get back to mode "Power On"

3. Quick Start

3.1 How to start the camera?

enter TEST Mode.)

3.2 How to set the functions?

D. To navigate menu interface by pressing “←”, “↑”, “→”, or “↓”, press “OK” for selection. To modify the selection, press “↑” and “↓” again and press “OK” to confirm. To return to the previous menu, press “Menu”.

automatically by itself.

4. Operation List

4.1 Video/Photo Playback

In Test Mode without pressing button "Menu": press arrow button "↑" to enter Playback; press " " and " " for selection, "OK" to play photo/video. Press button "↑" again to return. Press "Menu" button to initiate Deletion of files or Format of SD card.

4.2 Delete:

a. Delete one: delete selected photo/video:
b. Delete All.

press"↑" and "↓"for selection, "OK" to confirm, "menu" return back to previous interface.

4.3 Format of SD Card

a. No
b. Yes: to format SD card via camera.

press"↑" and "↓"for selection, "OK" to confirm, "menu" return back to previous interface.

4.4 Operation Menu

aTest mode, Press "Menu" once to enter camera setting menu; to navigate setting interface by pressing , , , or , press "OK" for selection, and "Menu" to return back to previous menu.

5. Functions Description

Main Menu Default	Functions Description Setting
1. User Label OFF Select “ON” to set 4 digits/ alphabets for each camera. Such function can help user to identify photos are from where and which camera.
2. Camera + Video OFF Select “ON”, camera shoots photo(s) first, then video upon same trigger event based on Video Length and Multi-shot user configured.
3. Multi-Shot 1P Optional 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 photos per trigger
4. Image Size 5MP 12MP/8MP/5MP - 4000x3000, 3264x2448, 2592x1944
5. Video Size 640 HD/640/320: 1080x720/640x480/320x160
6. Video Frame 30FPS 30fps/15fps, programmable
7. Digital Zoom NO Lens focus room in 2/3/4 times.
8. Video Length 5 Sec 5-60s video clips
9. PIR Sensitivity Middle High/ Middle/ Low; Higher sensitivity is 1) more sensitive to movements by smaller subjects; 2) longer detection distance; 3) easier for sensor to detect difference between body heat and outdoor temperature; 4) easier to trigger camera to record. In high temperature environment, body heat of subjects and environment temperature is hard to tell by camera, suggest set High.
10. Timer OFF Select “ON”, to set the beginning time and end time (hour/minute); camera will only work during the time user set.
11. Time Lapse OFF Select “ON”, to set the interval; PIR sensor of camera will be turned off; camera will shoot pics or video clips automatically upon the interval user set. Configurable interval: 5 seconds to 24 hours.
12. Delay OFF The pre-set time interval you desire between photo/video recordings upon motion. This option prevents from taking too many photos or videos. Example: Camera will wait 1 minute between photo/video recordings with motion Configurable delay time: 5 seconds to 2 hours.
13. Audio Recording ON Select “ON”, audio available in video clips.
14. TV Out N NTSC/PAL
15. Stamp ON To select or cancel imprinting of programmed user label, moon phase, temperature, date, and time on photos.
16. Frequency 50Hz Improper setting may cause camera screen flicker
17. Language English...
18. Time/Date 01/01/2011 Date/Time; Date: “month/ date/ year”; Time: “hour/minute”
19. Camera Sound ON Select “OFF” to turn off camera speaker.
20. Cycle Recording OFF Select “ON”, camera will continue to record photos/videos by deleting earliest photos or video clips recorded in SD card.
21. Password OFF Select “ON” to enable password protection for your camera; support totally 6 digits/ alphabets long password access.
22. Reset No Select “Yes” to reset camera back to factory default setting.

6. Specification

Image Sensor 5 / 8 / 12 Mega Pixels Color CMOS
Effective Pixels 2560x1920
Day/Night Mode Yes
IR arrange 20m
IR Setting Top: 19 LED, Foot: 21LED
Memory SD Card (8MB - 32 GB)
Operating keys 10
Lens F=3.0; FOV=52°; Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at night)
LCD Screen 2" TFT, RGB, 262k
PIR Sensitivity 3 sensitive levels: High / Normal / Low
PIR distance 12m - 15m
PIR Angle 60°
Picture size 5MP/8MP/12MP = 2592x1944/3264x2448/4000x3000
Picture Format	JPEG
Video resolution	720P (1280x720), 640x320, 320x160
Video Format	AVI
Video Length	1-60sec. programmable
Shooting Numbers	1-7
Trigger Time	0.8-1s
Trigger Interval	2s-5s
Camera + Video	Yes
Playback Zoom in	2x, 3x, 4x
Device Serial No.	Yes
Time Lapse	Yes
Beep Sound	ON/OFF
SD Card cycle	ON/OFF
Operation Power	Battery: 6V; DC: 12V
Battery Type	8AA
External DC	12V
Stand-by Current	0.15mA
Stand-by Time 4~6 months (4xAA~8xAA)
Auto Power Off	auto switch to mode "ON" in 60s without any operations
Power Consumption	150mA (+650mA when whole 40 IR LEDs light up)
Low battery Alert	4.8V (4.8V: alert; 4.6V: power off)
Interface	TV out/USB/SD Card/DC Port
Mounting	Strap; Tripod
Operating Temperature	-25°C to 60°C
Storage temperature	-30 °C to 70°C
Operation Humidity	5%-90%
Waterproof spec	IP54
Dimensions	131.42 x98.72 x77.44mm
Weight	300g
Certification	CE FCC RoHs

7. SD Cards Selection and Battery Life Test Report

7.1 SD Card Selection

Using a memory card is required to operate the camera. When the camera is "ON" and no memory card is used, the screen displays "Pls insert memory card". The SD slot of the camera has a 32 GB memory capacity. Before inserting or removing the memory card, the camera must be turned "OFF". Failing to do so may cause loss of or damage the pictures already recorded from the memory card. When the SD card is full, the viewing screen indicates "Memory Full". The following data shows an approximate quantity of photos which can be recorded by the camera depending on the memory card capacity.

Chart below will show you the approximate capacity of different size SD cards. PIs check to see which size card can fit your needs best.

SD Size
Camera
Capacity	1GB 2 GB	4 GB 8 GB	16 GB	32 GB
Photo (pictures)
5MP 705	1373	2823	517	11141	244962
8MP 452	82	1813	3544	71	57 14241
12MP	201	392	806	1575	3181	6326
Video (hours)
720P HD	00:09:27	00:18:32	00:38:15	01:14:53	02:31:20	04:53:40
640x480	00:26:01	00:50:48	01:44:33	03:24:27	06:52:58	13:09:27
320x160	01:14:07	02:24:28	04:57:04	09:40:39	19:32:30	39:15:10

7.2 Battery Life Test Report for Reference

Test Condition: LCD screen off. Mode: “Power On”_PIR intelligent automatically monitoring
8AA Alkaline Batteries
Photos shot per day		Working time	Video clips shot per day			Working time
IR LEDs On			IR LEDs On
5MP	100 photos	51 days	320× 240	10 sec	10 clips	43 days
8MP	100 photos	49 days	640× 480	10 sec	10 clips	42 days
12MP	100 photos	45 days	1280× 720	10 sec	10 clips	40 days
IR LEDs Off			IR LEDs Off
5MP	100 photos	59 days	320× 240	10 sec	20 clips	119 days
8MP	100 photos	55 days	640× 480	10 sec	20 clips	113 days
12MP	100 photos	51 days	1280× 720	10 sec	20 clips	101 days

9. Trouble Shooting

8.1 Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest

1. Check the "Sensor Level" (PIR sensitivity) parameter setting. For warm environmental conditions, set the Sensor Level to "High" and for cold weather use, set the sensor for "Low".
2. Try to set your camera up in an area where no heat resources are in the camera's field of view.
3. In some cases, set the camera near water will make the camera take images with no subject in them. Try to aim the camera over ground.
4. Try to set camera on stable and immovable objects, i.e.: large trees.
5. At night, motion detector may detect beyond range of the IR illumination. Reduce distance setting by adjusting sensor sensitivity.
6. Rising sun or sunset can trigger sensor. Camera must be reoriented.
7. If person/animal moves quickly, it may move out of the camera's field of view before photo is taken. Move camera further back or redirect camera.

8.2 Camera stops taking images or won't take images

1. Please make sure that the SD card is not full. If the card is full, camera will stop taking images. Or user can turn on Cycle Recording to avoid such problem.
2. Check batteries to make sure that alkaline or lithium AA batteries left power is enough for camera to work.
3. Make sure that the camera power switch is in the "On" position and not in the "Off" or "Test" modes.
4. Please format the SD card with camera before using or when camera stops taking images.

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