Preparing The Camera For Use; Explanation Of The Controls; Inserting The Batteries; Checking The Battery Level - Minox DTC 460 Mode D'emploi

PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE

Explanation of the controls

To prepare your camera before use, proceed as follows:
Place the DTC 460 in front of you.
The camera consists of a camera module and a front panel to
disguise the camera in the wilderness. An assortment of front
panels is available as accessories to best match the surroun-
dings in which the camera will be used. To access the control
panel of the camera, the front panel must first be removed.
Once the camera has been mounted, the necessary settings
have been made and the batteries have been inserted, the
panel can be placed onto the front of the camera and gently
pressed until it clicks into place. To remove the panel, gently
pull away from the camera module.
Remove the front panel
You will now see the control buttons on the front of the
module
The main switch for the three main functions can be found on
the underside, on the right under a rubber covering:
1. Function "OFF": Main switch to the left
2. Function "SETUP": Main switch in the middle
3. Function "ON": Main switch to the right
On the bottom of the camera, next to the main switch, you
can also find the SD card slot, as well as the USB cable port to
connect the camera to a computer.
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Likewise, you will find on the bottom right and left sides of the
camera the battery magazines for 4x 1.5 Volt AA batteries. These
can be pulled down to remove them from the camera. When in-
serting the bar magazines again, please make sure that you hear
an audible click when pressing the magazines into place.
On the front of the camera module, you will find the 2.4" LCD
display.

Inserting the batteries

Your DTC 460 camera is equipped with 2 battery magazines
which can hold 4 AA batteries each. You can use alkaline, lit-
hium-ion (Li-Ion) or nickel metal hydride (NiMH) AA batteries.
The battery magazines can be removed by carefully pulling them
downwards. Insert 4x 1.5 Volt AA batteries into each magazine
as indicated. Please make sure that the batteries are inserted to
match the +/- poles.

Checking the battery level

Switch your DTC 460 to the "SETUP" mode (main switch in the
middle). At the bottom of the display, you can see the battery
status symbol.
Note: We recommend using high efficiency batteries for opti-
mum performance. You can prolong battery life if you create
shorter video sequences.
Memory card
To record images or videos, you will need an SD/SDHC memory
card. Your DTC 460 camera supports memory cards up to 32 GB.

Inserting the memory card

Remove the front panel. Release the rubber covering on the
underside of the camera module. Insert the memory card into
the slot. Make sure that the gold-colored contacts are at the
top and facing away from you when inserting the card. Ensure
that the SD card is not write-protected (card slider is not in the
"Lock" mode). Switch your DTC 460 to "SETUP" (main switch in
the middle). When applicable, you will see in the display if a
card has not been inserted, not inserted correctly or if it is
not compatible to the camera. In this case, please insert a com-
patible SD card – only then can you continue with the settings
for your camera.
Note: If the SD card was used to store data in other de-
vices, reformat the SD card on a PC. By reformatting the
card, all previous data will be deleted to ensure error-free
operation. If the SD card has only been used in the DTC
460, formatting can be done with the camera as well (see
instructions for Playback). It is recommended to take some
test photos to make sure that the SD card is functioning
properly.

Language setting

The default language of your DTC 460 wildlife camera is in
German. To change the language, please follow these steps:
1. Move the main switch to "SETUP".
2. You will now be in the manual photo release mode.
3. Push the MENU button to enter the main menu of the
camera.
4. Push the "down" arrow button until you reach "Sprache".
5. Push the OK button.
6. Using the "up" and "down" buttons, choose your language.
7. Push the OK button.
8. The camera will now go back to the main menu. Your camera
is now set to the language of choice.

Mounting the camera

Mounting strap: on the sides of the camera housing, you can
find mounting brackets which can be used to mount the came-
ra on a tree or post. Pull the straps (included in the delivery)
through the brackets and around the tree or post and tighten
them using the fastening clips.
Tripod: The ¼" socket at the back of the camera can be used
to mount the camera on a tripod or the wall mounting bracket
included in the scope of delivery.
Wall mount: The DTC 460 can be mounted on a wall or ceiling
with the wall mount (included in the scope of delivery). Please
make sure that the fastening screws are tight before attaching
the camera.
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