BOLY BG662 Series Trail Camera User Manual

BOLY BG662 Series Trail Camera

Getting Started

You can choose different models according to different needs.

• BG662-D Non-wireless Camera
• BG662-M 4G Wireless Camera

Camera Operations

Power Supply

Powered by Batteries

1. 4 or 8 AA batteries
   High-density, high-performance rechargeable or non-rechargeable Alkaline batteries are recommended. You can also use NiMH batteries; each battery should be above 1.5V.
2. 5 X 18650 batteries
   Need to use a Pointed Head 18650 Battery. It can be charged by an external power supply(DC or Solar panel).

Power Supply

A DC 6-Volt, 2 A external power supply adapter can also be used to power the camera (not included).

SD Card Information

To take full advantage of the latest technologies, which have fast transfer speeds and long durability for extensive shooting in the most extreme outdoor conditions. Some SD cards are Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) PRO cards, which only work with SDHC-compatible devices. Please check that your product is compatible with SDHC cards.

• Insert the SD card into the camera before turning on the camera
  This camera supports up to a 64GB （ BG662-D ） or 32GB（BG662-M） capacity SD card, and has no built-in internal memory. The camera will not function without the SD card properly inserted into the camera.
• Make sure the SD card is unlocked before inserting it into the camera
• If you experience any problems with an inserted SD card, try reformatting the SD card through the camera’s main settings option.

SIM Card Information

This function is only available with communication function models.

Insert the SIM card into the camera before turning it on the camera
The camera SIM card slot is sized for a standard SIM card. If you have a nano or micro-sized SIM card, utilizing a SIM card adapter (included with most of our cameras) will be required to connect your camera to the cellular network via SIM card.

Supported Wireless Carrier Bands:

• GSM: B3/B8
• WCDMA: B1/B8
• LTE FDD:B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A

NOTE: The camera will still function without a SIM card. The SIM card is needed only for the wireless/cellular messaging capabilities.

Camera Modes

The different modes are according to the position of the power switch. The three basic operation modes are as below:

OFF Mode

Switching the camera to the OFF position turns the camera off. The camera will still consume a small amount of power while in “OFF” mode. It is recommended to remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for a long period.

ON Mode

Switching the camera to the ON position turns the camera on. When movement occurs within the monitored region, the camera will take pictures or record videos automatically according to the previously programmed settings. After switching the camera to the ON position, the motion indication LED (red) will blink for about 10 seconds. This time interval is for you to position the camera for automatic surveillance operation.

SETUP Mode

Switching the camera to the SETUP position allows you to customize your camera settings or playback pictures and videos the camera has taken on the LCD. The camera will automatically shut down after a few minutes of inactivity.

Manual Image / Video Capturing

Place the camera in SETUP Mode and press SHOT to manually capture photos or record video. Press SHOT again to stop video capture.

Manage Images and Videos

Place the camera in SETUP Mode and press Playback/Preview to view images or videos. The latest image or video will be shown on the LCD screen.

To view

• Press ▲ or ▼ to view the previous or next image or video.

To delete

• Find the image or video you want to delete. Press the Delete key. Press OK to delete, or press MENU again if you decide not to delete the image or video.

Sending via MMS/ GPRS/Molnus /FTP

Images can be sent directly to your wireless device, based on the Send Mode settings.

1. Insert the SD & SIM card into the camera before turning on the camera.
2. Turn on the camera in TEST/SETUP mode. Make sure the SIM card is recognized and the signal strength is adequate.
3. Select the send mode setting and fill in the correct parameters.
   You have the options of Molnus (default setting), MMS, Email, Mr FTP. Videos will be sent in less than 10MP.

To manually send a photo

1. Put the camera in TEST/SETUP mode
2. Wait for the camera to acquire a network signal and the SIM card to be recognized.
   • Indicates the camera recognizes the SIM card.
   • Indicates the camera or the SIM card does not recognize the SIM card as working due to connection/activation issues.
3. Take a manual photo by pressing the “SHOT/►” button, or press OK to view the photos stored on the camera.
4. Find the picture you want to manually send
5. Press the MENU button to pull up the Send To option
6. Press OK again to send the picture via the messaging option chosen in your camera settings

Trigger Modes

There are 3 different trigger modes for the camera: PIR Trigger/Sensitivity, Time Lapse, and a combined PIR/Time Lapse mode. These modes are activated by three different menu options (PIR Trigger/Sensitivity, PIR Interval, and Time Lapse).

• PIR Trigger/Sensitivity
  In this trigger mode, the camera will activate when motion is detected. If the PIR Trigger/Sensitivity option is set to OFF, the camera will not respond to any motion within the camera’s trigger detection range.
• Time Lapse
  In this camera mode, the camera will activate at the set time interval regardless of motion detection. If the Time Lapse option is set to OFF, this trigger function will be disabled.
• Combined PIR/Time Lapse
  For the combination of both PIR and Time Lapse triggering, the following settings must be set correctly:

PIR Trigger/Sensitivity must NOT be set to OFF. The Time Lapse interval must be set to a non-zero value. The camera will capture pictures or video when motion is detected and at the preset time(s), regardless of motion detection.

If PIR Trigger/Sensitivity and Time Lapse options are BOTH OFF, the camera will not capture any photos or videos.

Additional PIR settings to note: PIR Interval

This setting indicates how long the PIR sensor will be disabled after each camera triggering. During this interval time, the camera will not react to any detected motion or activate at the scheduled Time Lapse interval. Further detailed information about the trigger modes can be found in the Camera Setup Options section of the manual.

Password Setup

For encryption settings, enter your four-digit preset password to enter the camera. This function helps protect your privacy.

This function is off by default. To use this function:

1. Press ▲/▼ to adjust the number from 0~9, and ◀/► to change the password
2. The same password must be entered twice to take effect.
3. After the password is set up, you will be required to enter the same password on the next boot to enter the camera.

If you forgot your password, please contact us for assistance

Above is the password settings interface. You will need to enter the same password twice.
After the password is successfully set, the next boot will require entering the correct password to access the camera.

Find Camera

This is GPS protection against burglars. If you input the email address, the GPS mode will be fixed to always ON The camera will send a picture to you, and you can find the longitude and latitude in the email. So this function helps you find your camera if it has been stolen.

This function is off by default. To use this function:

1. The initial password is 0000. Press ▲/▼ to adjust the number from 0~9.
2. Put in the right password, it will show two menus, one is Email Configuration, where you can set your email address. When you select Sent to Email, the camera will send the picture to this email address secret, means Secret delivery).
3. The other menu is Change Code, where you can change your Code through this function.

Remote Display & Settings

Basic Key Function & Display

To update the camera settings, place the power switch to the TEST/SETUP position.

To navigate the menus, utilize the following built-in buttons:

• MENU: Enter the program menu in Preview Mode
• ▲▼►◀: Move between menu options (OK to select)
• OK / PLAY: Save parameter settings and play videos
• DEL /◀ : Delete an image/video when viewing it
• SHOT / ►: Capture a photo or record a video manually

When the camera is in TEST/SETUP Mode, the screen will activate and display the following:

Indicates the SIM card is recognized by the camera.
Indicates the SIM card is not recognized by the camera, or the SIM card is not working due to connection/activation issues.

Mobile Communication

The camera can receive and respond to commands sent via SMS, MMS, GRPS, FTP, Molnus, and the Apple or Android application, as long as the camera is correctly connected to a wireless carrier.

To enable the SMS functionality using the mobile application, you must complete the following steps:

• Place the camera in Test/Setup Mode and go into the menu Setup options
• Set SMS control to ON in the second tab from the right in the camera menu.

For MMS/GPRS/Molnus/FTP functionality, the following menu Setup options will need to be set:

• MMS network settings (varies depending on carrier)
• GPRS network settings (varies depending on carrier)
• FTP network settings (varies depending on carrier)
• Molnus (varies depending on carrier)

The settings for the network options vary between service providers. You will need to contact your SIM service provider for specifics on these settings.

Camera Setup Software

For assistance with the camera setup, download the camera setup application (BMC_config.zip), along with the basic instructions, both found on our website www.bolymedia.com/index/Support.

Open the software and select the camera model:

STEP 1: Select your country and carrier.
STEP 2: Check WAP/Internet Parameters:

Fill out the required fields (marked with an asterisk). Input Email server such as “smtp.gmail.com” or “smtp.bolymedia.com.”

NOTE: If your email uses encryption techniques, please select the corresponding protocol. For example, when using Gmail as the sending email, you should select SSL to ensure the success of sending mail.

STEP 3: Choose between default or manual settings. For first-time users, we suggest using the default settings.
STEP 4: Input the phone number of the phone to receive/send the remote commands and images in the “administrator number” field and email address in the “Receive Email 1” field (This is NOT the phone number of the inserted SIM card that resides in the camera).
STEP 5: Save the .txt file in the GSM folder of the SD card after all settings are complete. The program names the .txt file. The .txt file must be loaded into the specific camera’s GSM folder.

If your country or SIM card provider is not listed, select “Others”. You will need to ask the SIM card provider for their specific MMS URL, MMS APN, Port, MMS IP, Account, Password, GPRS APN, GPRS account, and  GPRS password. For sending emails, your email service provider will be able to provide the send email server and port settings.

Note: Once the SD card is inserted in the camera and the camera is turned on, this file will automatically be uploaded to the camera and be deleted from the SD card.

Cloud Service – Molnus

Molnus is a cloud service that allows users to access to transfer and store images taken through the cameras with the use of compatible devices or a computer.

To get started, you need to supply the camera with batteries and a SIM card that has internet access.

You also need to have the phone number and the APN name for the SIM card you will use for the camera. The APN name is provided by the operator of the SIM card. Each operator has their own APN name. If not present in any documents sent along with the SIM card, then please check the operator’s homepage for APN settings.

IMEI, Control Code can be found on your camera. You will need a SIM card that has internet access. Start the camera in SETUP mode, look for the operator’s name in the camera display, then check the Version.

Step 1: Register your Molnus account. (In Molnus)
Step 2: Log in to your Molnus account and go to the My Cameras page. (In Molnus)
Step 3: Slide the functions switch to the SETUP position on your camera, and make sure Send mode is “Molnus”. (On camera)

Step 4: Press the Register camera button to register your camera. (In Molnus)
Step 5: Slide the function switch to the ON position on your camera. Quickly place the device with the camera facing an area with no movement, for example, against the wall. (On camera)
Step 6: Press the Register button in Molnu and wait for about 5 minutes. (In Molnus)

The registration should now be done, and the camera should now be able to upload images to Molnus. Test the function by moving in front of the camera. Within a few seconds to a minute, the images will show up in the gallery in Molnus.

If you would like to use Molnus on your smartphone, please download the app on Google Play or Apple’s App Store.

For more details, please refer to the Molnus website: https://www.molnus.com/

Mobile Applications

When the camera is switched to the ON mode, you can change some of the basic camera settings through the mobile application. There are currently apps supported by Android and Apple devices. Charges or fees may apply when sending text messages to the camera, depending on your cellular provider.

• For Android, you can search BGTools from the Google store or download the application directly from our website, under the Downloads section: http://www.bolymedia.com/index/Suppor.t
• For Apple, search BGTools in the official Apple App Store.

BG Tools Usage Instructions for Android App

The Android APP makes it easy to communicate with the camera, so you don’t need to edit the SMS.

• STEP 1: Open the BG Tools app and click on the icon to add a new device.
• STEP 2: ①Input the model of your camera. ②Input your SIM card number, er which is inserted in your camera. ③Select your camera model number, then click “Add” to finalize.
• STEP 3: Choose the country and provider that corresponds with your SIM card (which is inserted in your camera). After that, choose “Check WAP/Internet Parameters” to check whether you have all the required parameters filled in. The “User name and User Password” is your MMS name and password.
• STEP 4: In the Select Mail Server, you can decide on using a Boly Email or Other Email service. Select “my device” to add or delete a device.
• STEP 5: Selecting” to set users’ parameters or set to default.
• STEP 6: Select “Get Photos” means you can get a photo from your camera device. There are two ways to send an image via Email: Send to email by GPRS.
• STEP 7: For more settings, select “Advanced” to set Super user information, change the password, format the SD card, system checking, arming, or disarming.
  Add or Delete a device:
  Android
  Select“My Device” to add a device,
  Long click on the device to select the delete option.
  IOS
  Click“ ” to add a device and choose your device, or slide to the left to delete it.

Camera Setup Options

To view the camera settings menu, you need to enter the SETUP Mode and press MENU.

• Use ▲ or ▼ keys to select the sub-menu.
• Use ► keys to select the different options.
• Press “OK” to save the settings.

After changing EACH setting in SETUP Mode, you must press OK, or the camera will retain the previous setting.

PIR Detection Zone

The PIR’s detection range can reach 70ft in an open environment. The following picture shows this camera’s PIR detection range compared to the standard detection range

The PIR detection angle (α) is smaller than the field of view angle (β). The advantage of this design is to reduce empty picture rates and capture most, if not all, motion detected.

Technical Specifications

Parts List

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