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Digital Surveillance Camera
w/Night Vision
Instruction Manual
Model#: 119200W 03-13
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Page Index Introduction 5 Parts & Controls Guide 6-7 Battery and SD Card Installation 8 About the Setup Menu 9 Using the Setup Menu 9 SETUP MENU REFERENCE TABLE 10-11 Camera Operation 12 Mount the Camera 12 Power on the Camera 12 Test the Coverage Area 13 Secure the Camera 13 Viewing the Photos and Videos 14 Glossary 15 Technical Specifications 16 Troubleshooting/FAQ 17-20
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IMPORTANT NOTE Congratulations on your purchase of one of the best Surveillance cameras on the market! Tasco is very proud of this camera and we are sure you will be pleased with it as well. We appreciate your business and want to earn your trust. Please refer to the notes below and the instructions in this manual to ensure that you are completely satisfied with this product. If your Tasco Surveillance Cam does not seem to be functioning properly or if you are having photo/video quality
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Tasco 119200W Digital Surveillance Camera. This camera is designed to record human or animal activity in the outdoors with its still image and movie modes and weatherproof, rugged construction. Your Surveillance Cam features a compact, portable size and an extra long battery life. Main Features: • 5.0MP digital sensor • Compact Size (120mm*94mm*46mm) • Long Battery Life (Up to 6 months) • Trigger Time=1.3 seconds or less • Automatic
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Parts and Controls Guide PIR Motion Sensor Camera Padlock Lens Hole Infrared LED Array Tripod Socket Front of Camera Light PIR Sensor Indicator (Setup Mode Only IR LED Array Detail 6
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Parts and Controls Guide USB Port LCD Display Power Switch SD Card Slot Battery Compartment Control Panel (Front Unlatched & Opened) Control Panel Detail 7
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BATTERY and SD CARD INSTALLATION The Tasco 119200W Digital Surveillance Camera is designed to operate using 4 AA batteries. We recommend using Lithium (for longest life) or Alkaline batteries. NOTE: Always set the power switch to the OFF position when installing or removing batteries. Please make sure the batteries are inserted correctly, as indicated inside the battery compartment. Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-) will damage the camera. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix ba
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ABOUT THE SETUP MENU Slide the power switch to the On position. You’ll see “WAIT” on the display, then the setup menu screen. Before you start using the camera, you’ll no doubt want to set the date/time so they are imprinted correctly on your photos, and maybe change the trigger delay time and image resolution to your preferences. This is done by editing the settings of an item listed in the Setup Menu. To enter the Setup Menu at any time, press the SETUP button (to left of the power swit
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The following table lists all of the menu items, their available settings, and a description of their functions: Menu Item Description Settings (Bold=default) Date set year, month, Press OK and use the UP/DOWN and day keys (to change the setting), then press OK again to go to the next date parameter and repeat, to set the current year, month, and day. Press OK after setting the day to move on and set the Time (next item) Time set hour and Press OK and use the UP/DOWN minute keys (to ch
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Menu Item Description Settings (Bold=default) Mode 2M, 5M (with Select “Mode” and press OK. Use Mode set to UP/DOWN to select 1P (single 1P or 3P for photo), 3P (burst of 3 photos), or photos), Movie (video mode). Press OK. 5-60 Sec (in Use UP/DOWN to set LO (2MP) Movie (video) or HI (5MP) still photo resolution mode) (High resolution provides higher quality photos, low resolution allows you to store more photos on the SD card), or video length from 5-60 sec. (if video mode was selec
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CAMERA OPERATION Once your camera has been setup, you are ready to begin using it to capture photos of activity in the area you choose to locate it. Just follow these steps: 1. Mount the Camera It is recommended that you mount the camera about 4 or 5 feet (1.2~1.5 meters) off the ground, with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle. It’s best to avoid mounting the camera facing east or west as the rising and setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed images. Clea
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CAMERA OPERATION (continued) Press the SETUP button again when you are finished using the test mode- the camera will be “sleeping” and waiting for the PIR sensor to trigger the first photo or video capture. 4. Secure the Camera A standard padlock may be used in the camera’s lock hole to secure it and prevent theft. 13
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VIEWING THE PHOTOS and VIDEOS After your camera has been operating for awhile, you will of course want to review the photos and/or videos it has been capturing. This can be done by either of two methods, according to your preference or the availability of accessory equipment: Using an SD Card Reader Push the SD card in slightly to release it then pull it out gently. Put the SD card into any of the widely available SD card readers (either a dedicated SD card reader or “multi-card reader” that
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GLOSSARY PIR (Passive Infrared Sensor): Senses motion like a typical security motion detector. Requires infrared energy (heat) in addition to motion to trigger the sensor to help limit detection to live subjects (rather than leaves, etc). Camera Delay: Time elapsed between photos while events are sensed and recorded. You should set this based on wildlife activity in the area. Moon Phase: The Surveillance Cam has a feature which imprints a moon phase stamp on each photo for reference. IR Flas
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Technical Specifications Model Number 119200W Image Sensor Type 1/2.5 Inch CMOS Effective Resolution 5.0 Megapixels (sensor resolution) Effective Focal Length 7.6 mm Lens Aperture f/2.8 IR Filter Automatic IR Filter Display Backlit LCD PIR Sensor Yes Trigger Speed 1.3 seconds or less Number of IR LED 18 LEDs Max Night Vision Lighting Distance 30 feet (10 meters) Storage SD Card, up to 32 GB Capacity PIR Indicator Yes (Setup mode only) Adjustable Delay Time Range 5~ 59 second, 1~ 10mins (default
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Troubleshooting / FAQ Battery life is shorter than expected 1. Battery life will vary with operating temperature and the number of images taken over time. Typically, the Surveillance Cam will be able to capture several thousand images before the batteries die. 2. Check to make sure you have used new alkaline or lithium batteries. Tasco recommends using 4 Energizer® Lithium AA batteries in this Surveillance Cam to obtain maximum battery life. 3. Make sure that the power switch was turned to
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Troubleshooting / FAQ Camera won’t power up 1. Make sure that you have installed all 4 batteries in the battery compartment. Tasco recommends using 4 Energizer® Lithium AA batteries in this Surveillance Cam. 2. Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly, observing proper polarity. Always place the negative (flat) end of each battery in contact with the spring tab side of its slot inside the camera. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix battery types-use ALL lithium or ALL a
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Troubleshooting / FAQ 4. Daytime photos or videos appear too dark a. Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other light sources during the day. 5. Photos with streaked subject a. In some cases with low lighting conditions and fast moving subjects, the 5MP resolution setting (“HI”) may not perform as well as the 2MP setting (“Lo”). b. If you have multiple images where fast moving subjects produce streaks on the photo, try the 2MP setting instead. 6. Red , green or blu
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Troubleshooting / FAQ 2. During use, the LED will not flash when the camera takes an image. This is to help keep the camera hidden from game. Camera won’t retain settings 1. Make sure that you have been saving the changes to any parameter settings that you made while in Setup mode, by pressing “OK” after changing the setting. If you don’t save your new setting after changing it, the camera will continue to use the original default setting for that parameter. Do not mix old and new batterie
