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Suggested Camera Settings (Video)

PIR v4 Manual Video Mode

When using the Camtraptions PIR Sensor in Video Mode, camera setup will depend largely on creativ...

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Video Mode Settings

PIR v4 Manual Video Mode

When the sensor is set to Video Mode, three additional menu screens become available: Recording T...

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The Home Screen

PIR v4 Manual Getting Started

When the Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 is powered on, it will display the Home Screen. This is the d...

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Suggested Camera Settings (Stills)

PIR v4 Manual Stills Mode

The following guide provides a recommended starting configuration for your camera when using the ...

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Setting the Operating Mode (Stills or Video)

PIR v4 Manual Getting Started

The Set Mode screen allows you to choose whether the sensor operates in Still Mode or Video Mode....

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Turning Your Sensor On and Off

PIR v4 Manual Getting Started

The Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 has been designed for maximum reliability in long-term field deplo...

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Controlling the Field of View

PIR v4 Manual Getting Started

The field of view (FOV) of the Camtraptions PIR Sensor determines where an animal will be when th...

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Mounting Your Sensor

PIR v4 Manual Getting Started

The Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 features two tripod sockets on the underside, providing flexible a...

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Connecting Your Camera

PIR v4 Manual Getting Started

The Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 can trigger your camera in two ways: wirelessly or via a wired con...

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Overview of the Sensor

PIR v4 Manual Introduction

The Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 features a thoughtfully designed layout that balances functionalit...

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What is New in Version 4?

PIR v4 Manual Introduction

Version 4 of the Camtraptions Passive Infrared (PIR) Motion Sensor represents a significant upgra...

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Custom Variable 1

PIR v4 Manual Advanced Configuration

Using Half-Press Duration for Autofocus (C Var 1) C Var 1 controls the length of the half-press ...

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Front Motion Indicator Light

PIR v4 Manual Getting Started

The Front Motion Indicator Light is a useful tool for testing the sensor’s field of view and dete...

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Still Mode Settings

PIR v4 Manual Stills Mode

When the sensor is set to Still Mode, two additional menu screens become available: Number (NUM) ...

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What is a PIR Motion Sensor?

PIR v4 Manual Introduction

All objects emit invisible infrared radiation. A Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor detects changes in...

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Reset to Defaults

PIR v4 Manual Advanced Configuration

From the Custom Variables (C Var) menu, if you continue scrolling past the last C Var entry, you ...

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Stills Sequence Timings

PIR v4 Manual Reference

These flowcharts outline the sequence of operations when the sensor is set to Still Mode, for bot...

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Navigating the Menu

PIR v4 Manual Getting Started

The Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 features a simple and intuitive menu system that allows you to adj...

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Battery Voltage Tables

PIR v4 Manual Reference

1. NP-F-Type Lithium-Ion Battery (Nominal voltage: 7.4 V) Voltage (V) Approx. Remaining ...

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