Operating The Camera; Night Mode - Minox DTC 395 Mode D'emploi

s) Language: Select here the language for your camera set-
tings.
t) Factory default settings: Yes, No. Select "Yes" to reset the
camera to the original factory default settings (these are
shown here in bold lettering).
u) System: There are two options under this menu item. Select
"FW update" to download new firmware updates to your
camera. Confirm you wish to do this by pressing the "OK"
button. Select "FW version" to see which firmware version
you are using in your camera.
In "Playback" mode, you will have the option of deleting selected
photos or videos from the memory card.

6. Operating the camera

Switch your DTC 395 to "ON" mode (main switch to the right).
In this mode, your DTC 395 will automatically use the most
previous settings made while in the Settings Mode.
Note: The red activation LED will blink several seconds befo-
re the camera enters operational mode. When the LED stops
blinking, the camera is ready to record images and videos in
accordance with your settings.

Night mode:

For night-shots, the necessary lighting is provided by the
infrared LEDs on the front of the camera. The maximum
recording distance in the dark is about 10 meters (33 feet).
Due to the nature of the infrared lighting, night-shots are
in black and white.
Aligning the camera:
The wide angle of the camera lens makes aligning your
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camera quite simple: a rough eye alignment is enough at
first. Then pay particular attention to the vertical tilt, i.e.
the correct inclination of the camera. This is especially
important when the camera is not mounted on straight,
vertical posts or surfaces. Once you have found a good
position, switch the camera to SETUP mode.
Move from one side to the other in front of the camera. The
red LED should flash to show that you have been detected by
the motion sensor. This should help you decide roughly where
to direct the camera lens. Such a general orientation is usually
sufficient.
Note: The coloured LEDs light up only when in TEST mode.
When the main switch has been moved to ON, the LEDs do
not light up anymore.
If you wish to fine-tune the alignment of your camera, set the
camera to ON mode (main switch to the left) and enter the
camera's field of view from different directions.
Then carefully turn the camera 90° and remove it from the
mounting bracket. Go to TEST mode and push the REPLAY
button to view your results. If necessary, you can correct
the alignment and repeat the procedure. If the alignment
of the camera is to your satisfaction, the camera can be swit-
ched to ON.
Note: To avoid undesired images or videos, do not set the
camera up in sunny areas. Make sure that branches do not
move in front of the camera. The MINOX DTC 395 is dustproof
and splashproof and fulfils the IP 54 protection classification.
It is suitable for outdoor use in all weather conditions.
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