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RapidFire™,
Security Series Camera
Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
I. Camera Overview ................................................................... 2
II. Battery & Memory Card Installation ..................................... 5
III. Initial Setup & Programming............................................... 10
IV. Mounting & Aiming Your Camera....................................... 16
V. General Information ............................................................. 20
VI. Troubleshooting................................................................... 21
VII. Warranty, FCC, and Safety Information ............................. 25
VIII. Copyright & Trademark Information................................... 28
Copyright: July 2009
Camera Overview
Congratulations on purchasing a RECONYX Security camera. RECONYX
has been the leader in portable automatic motion sensing cameras since
2003. Your RapidFire™ camera includes a state-of-the-art digital camera,
an integrated Passive Infrared (PIR) motion detector, and a night time
infrared illuminator all contained in a secure, rugged, and weather-resistant
case. Our high-output covert infrared illuminator makes our cameras ideal
for security applications.
The SM70 is a monochrome only camera that is optimized for capturing
license plates during both daytime and nighttime.
The SC95 is a general purpose surveillance camera that takes high
resolution color images by day and covert infrared by night.
Thank you for putting your trust in us!
Contents of Package:
1) RapidFireTM Security Series Camera
2) CD with: MapView Image Management Software and Security
Camera Scheduling Software
3) Adjustable bungee cord for mounting camera.
4) AA->C-Cell adapters.
5) This instruction manual.
Camera Comparison
Security Series Cameras*
Cameras &
Specifications
SM70 Monochrome
day & Covert IR
night
SC95 Color day &
Covert IR night
Purpose
License Plate Capture
General Surveillance
Images
Day and Night:
1.3 MP or 720p
monochrome images
Day: 3.1 MP or 1080p
color images
Night: 3.1 MP or 1080p
monochrome images
InstaOn™
Trigger Speed
1/10 second
1/5 second
RapidFire™
NearVideo™
Up to 2 frames per
second
Up to 1 frame per
second
Capacity with
4 GB card
15,000 to 30,000
images
6,000 to 10,000 images
Range at night
Up to 35 feet: Covert
Up to 50 feet: Covert
*All Security Series cameras are High Output and must be run on either
NiMH rechargable batteries or Energizer® 1.5V AA Ultimate Lithium
batteries.
Note: CF cards up to 32GB may be used, but under normal use 2GB and
4GB cards are more than adequate.
MapView Professional
Included with your Security Series camera is MapView Professional - Image
Management Software that offers you the ability to geographically organize
and access your images. It also supports data analysis with user-defined
metadata and export capabilities. The Scheduling Software (included on
your CD) allows you to schedule when your Security Series Camera is active
and when it is not. MapView requires a personal computer running either
Windows XP® or Windows Vista®.
Battery & Memory Card Installation
Removing and Replacing the Camera’s Cover
Before installing batteries or a memory card, you need to remove the
camera’s cover. To do this, open the clasp at the bottom of the camera using
the thumb grip in the middle of the bottom edge. Then, lift the cover from the
bottom, rotating it upward until you can remove it from the camera.
To replace the camera’s cover, insert the cover along the bottom edge of the
camera’s faceplate and rotate it downward until it’s flush with the camera.
Snap the clasp, pressing firmly in the middle of the clasp, to secure the
cover.
It’s good practice to make sure the gasket and camera lenses are clean
each time you open and close your camera.
Battery Specifications and Installation
Your RECONYX RapidFireTM camera runs on six C-cell batteries or 6 AA
batteries (when used with AA to C Cell adapters). You can run Nickel Metal
Hydride (NiMH rechargeable) or 1.5V Lithium batteries. Batteries load
vertically (three on each side) into the two battery trays. Note: Be sure to
load batteries in the proper orientation (positive end in first).
Warning!Do not mix battery types! Damage to the camera can result and
your warranty will be voided if you mix battery types.
Your Security Camera includes a Covert High Output (HO) infrared
illuminator. You must run with either NiMH rechargeable batteries or AA
1.5V Lithium batteries (using adapters). NiMH will run at temperatures down
to -20°F or colder. Lithium batteries will run to -40°F.
Note: You can purchase 1.5V Lithium batteries and adapters as well as
NiMH rechargeable batteries and chargers at www.reconyx.com.
Because camera settings, activity, and temperature all vary, it is difficult to
precisely predict a camera’s run time, the total number of images that can be
taken, or the temperature at which the camera will operate on any given set
of batteries. Therefore the following table shows approximate values to be
used as a guide in determining what type of batteries will best suit your
needs.
Battery Type
Operating
Temperature
Run Time
Number of
Images
C-Cell Nickel-Metal
Hydride
(rechargeable)
-20º F (-29º C)
and above
*4 –8 weeks
*7,500 to
10,000
AA Energizer
Ultimate Lithium
(1.5V)
-40º F (-40º C)
and above
8 –12 weeks
12,500 to
17,500
*High temperatures can reduce the run time of NiMH batteries by 50% or
more.
TIP: AA batteries can also be used in your RapidFire camera –provided
you use AA to C-Cell battery adapters (available at www.reconyx.com).
CompactFlash®(CF) Card Specifications and Installation
The CompactFlash (CF) card is used to store the pictures your camera
captures. These images may be transferred to your computer using standard
image viewing software or RECONYX MapView image management
software.
Inserting and Removing the CompactFlash Card
Insert CF card as shown. Make sure the orientation is correct and that
the card is aligned properly. Then press gently to seat the card in the
holder.
To change CF cards in the field:
1. Press <OK> to disarm (the camera will then show status –i.e.
battery status and number of pictures since last armed)
2. Turn the power off.
3. Remove the card by pulling it straight out of the receiver port.
4. Insert the new CompactFlash card into the receiver slot under the
control buttons as shown.
5. The card must be inserted face up with the connecting ports in
first.
Note: Always disarm (by pressing OK) and turn the power off before
removing or inserting the CompactFlash card.
CompactFlash cards have various speeds and capacities. Larger capacity
cards are capable of storing more images. The following table shows
approximate number of images for a 4GB CF card. Your RapidFire camera
will take cards up to 32GB, but most users will find 2GB and 4GB cards to be
more than adequate for normal use.
Camera / Capacity
SM70
SC95
Capacity with
4 GB card
15,000 to 30,000
images
6,000 to 10,000
images
TIP: We recommend that you purchase two CF cards per camera so that
you can swap cards in the field. SanDisk cards have worked well for us. You
can purchase RECONYX certified CF cards at www.reconyx.com.
Cards with higher speed ratings are capable of reading and writing images
faster. This is advantageous when taking RapidFireTM NearVideoTM
sequences of images.
When running your SM70 Security Camera for license plate capture, it is
best to use SanDisk Extreme III CF cards. This added speed gives you
more images of each vehicle passing by the camera.
CompactFlash Card - File System Requirements
If you have a new card that does not seem to work, or you formatted the
card in another device, you may have to re-format your CF Card. This can
be done with the included BuckView/MapView software or with any Windows
Operating System. Your RapidFire Camera uses the FAT32 File System
Note: Cards under 2GB may also be formatted using the FAT File System)
Step 1: Insert your memory card into your computer's card reader.
Step 2: Click "Start -> My Computer" You should see your memory card
under the list of available drives. Be sure to check its contents first to make
sure that you have the right drive.
Step 4: Right-click on the drive and choose 'Format'.
Step 5: Under "File system" select the "FAT32"option then click on 'Start'.
Step 6: Once the process is completed, take the memory card out and
insert it into your Camera.
Initial Setup & Programming
With the CF card inserted in the camera, turn your camera on using the
On/Off switch. If this is the first time you’ve used your camera, it will
automatically display the Date/Time setup change option, beginning with
Enter Year.
Press the << and >> buttons to set the date (year, month, and day) and time
(hour and minute); press the OK button after each part of the date and time
are correct.
Your RECONYX RapidFireTM camera comes pre-programmed with factory
default settings. By default the SM70 camera runs in license plate capture
mode, taking 3 pictures per trigger in RapidFire mode with no delay between
triggers and exposure settings optimized for license plate capture. The
SC95 defaults to 3 pictures per trigger with a 1 second pause between
pictures and no delay between triggers.
If you wish to change your camera’s settings you can do so easily in the
field. Changes are made using the control buttons and display that are
located under the Removable Cover. Once you make selections, they are
retained by the camera –even when the camera is off and the batteries are
removed –so that you don’t need to make selections again unless you want
to change something. If you want to schedule when your security camera is
on and off, you do this using the Scheduling Software included on your CD.
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