Sony Camcorder TS DSC S40 01 User Manual

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Sony DSC-S40  
Model TS-DSC-S40-01  
Document Author:  
Version:  
Paul Skelly  
TS S40.01  
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16/04/2006  
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PIR Motion Sensors Basic Overview for Effective Use  
All TrackSnap cameras use a PixController PIR motion detection sensor. PIR stands for Pryoelectric Infra-  
Red, which detects warm targets in motion over ambient background temperature. A stationary target or a  
target not moving can not be detected. The target must also have a warmer surface temperature than the  
ambient background temperature in order to be detected.  
The size of the target and the distance of the target from the PIR sensor will also effect if the target can be  
detected or not. Smaller targets such as birds and small mammals may not be detected especially if they are  
moving fast or are at a great distance from the PIR sensor. Larger targets such as medium size and large  
size mammals are easily detected within the range of the PIR detection area (see below). However, if you  
increase the sensitivity of the PIR sensitivity POT you can detect smaller targets, but you run the risk of a  
greater chance of false triggers.  
PIR Sensor Detection Area  
As ambient background temperatures rise to near 35.5ºC, the difference between the target and ambient  
background temperature decreases for warm-blooded targets. The sensitivity of the PIR sensor declines in  
this instance. However, as ambient background temperature decrease the opposite is true and the sensor  
PIR becomes more sensitive. Under these conditions you can adjust the PIR sensitivity POT to  
accommodate your detection range needs. The graphics below show an example of the PIR detection area  
at around 20ºC. The PixController PIR sensor is unique in that the target does not need to be moving from  
right to left, or left to right. The sensor can detect the target in any vector of travel (say up and down target  
movement), which is very important if you plan to mount your camera in an elevated position for security  
reasons.  
The red area is the PIR detection area in the above graphic.  
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Auto Walk-Test mode on power up  
When turning power on to your TrackSnap both the red and green LED will light up. They will both stay on  
for 30 seconds. This time will allow the PIR circuit to warm up. After this time expires the green LED will turn  
off and the red LED will blink 5 times letting you know that the board is entering a 1 minute automatic walk-  
test phase. At this point you can move around the camera setup and check out the PIR area. Both the green  
and red LED’s will light when motion is detected. After the 1 minute automatic walk-test phase expires the  
red LED will blink 5 times letting you know the camera system will now become active.  
Adjusting the PIR Sensitivity POT  
To adjust the PixController PIR detection range  
simply turn the single turn POT shown to the left to  
your desired range. The default setting is in the  
middle, as shown. The two “dots” on the Philips head  
screw show the actual location.  
The default setting is desirable for almost all weather  
conditions. In very hot summer months, or setups  
over fields with no shading cover you should reduce  
the PIR sensitivity.  
Note: Turning the sensitivity to the minimum setting  
will turn the PIR detection off.  
Adjusting the Day/Night Cal. POT  
When adjusting the Day/Night Sensor POT you  
must first set the DIP switches 3 & 4 “Up” when the  
board is powered down, and then turn the board  
on. The “Red Control LED” will light up when the  
detection level detects darkness. You may want to  
adjust this in the darkest setting you want to run  
your system at when adjusting this POT. When  
finished you will need to return DIP switches 3 & 4  
back to their original setting.  
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DIP Switch Settings  
PixController 10-Position DIP Switch  
Introduction  
The 10-Position DIP switch on the PixController board is used to setup how the board controls the attached  
cameras, functions in day only, night only, 24 hour mode, and many more features. Listed below are  
instructions on how to setup the DIP switch feature on the LE board.  
Default Setting  
The default settings for your camera are marked in Yellow  
All switches Down (Off) except SW6 and SW10 Up (ON) and a summary is listed:  
10 Sec PIR Delay  
24 hour mode of operation  
Sony S40 Camera  
Continuous movement movie setting  
Green PIR LED ON  
PIR Delay Setting  
Switches 1 and 2 control the delay between PIR events. This setting is used so you can limit or not limit the  
number of photos taken when a motion event triggers your board. For example when you set your system up  
on a track you will want the 10 second delay setting so you can capture as many photos as possible, but when  
setup over a feeder you want to use the 10 minute PIR delay so you limit the number of photos of one animal.  
PIR Delay  
Switch 1  
Down/Off  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Switch 2  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
10 Seconds  
2 Minutes  
5 Minutes  
10 Minutes  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Up/On  
Mode Setting  
Switches 2 and 3 control the mode of operation of your PixController board. Here you can setup if the board is  
to function 24 hours a day, night only, or day only. The last setting sets up the day/night sensor light detection  
level. This is useful for setting up your PixController board to detect light/darkness levels.  
Mode  
Switch 3  
Switch 4  
24 Hour Operation  
Down/Off  
Down/Off  
Night Only  
Day Only  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Up/On  
Down/Off  
Day/Night Sensor Calibration.  
Up/On  
Up/On  
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Camera Attached Setting  
Switches 5, 6, and 7 setups which camera is attached to your PixController board. Note: Even though there  
are 2 different PIC controller chips available for the PixController LE (Original and LE II) your camera is using  
the Original chip. Both are listed below are the settings for the corresponding controller chip for reference on  
which other cameras can be used.  
Camera (Original LE)  
Sony/Canon LANC Camcorder - Plug-n-Play  
ACC-Terminal - Plug-n-Play  
Switch 5  
Down/Off  
Down/Off  
Down/Off  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Switch 6  
Down/Off  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Switch 7  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Sony DSC-PXX (Sony P32/P41)  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Minolta X20, Sony DSC-UXX (Sony U30)  
RSS (D380/D370/35mm always on mode)  
RSP (on/off digital camera mode using external supply)  
RSP3i (on/off mode, internal supply, D370/D380)  
Up/On  
Down/Off  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Up/On  
Up/On  
Down/Off  
RSP4i (on/off mode, internal supply, D390/D395)  
Camera (LE II)  
Up/On  
Switch 5  
Down/Off  
Down/Off  
Down/Off  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Up/On  
Switch 6  
Down/Off  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Up/On  
Switch 7  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Sony/Canon LANC Camcorder in VTR mode - Plug-n-Play  
Sony/Canon LANC Camcorder in Photo mode - Plug-n-Play  
Sony DSC-S40/DSC-S600  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Samsung A402  
Up/On  
Olympus D-425  
Down/Off  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Digital Concepts 2.1 (DC 2.1)  
Up/On  
DVR - Wireless (DVR control mode for wireless video cameras)  
Olympus D-360L “Hardwire”  
Up/On  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Up/On  
Up/On  
Picture Mode Setting  
Switch 8 controls the operation of the attached camera. You can either setup your camera in digital still mode,  
or movie/double photo mode. If you want to take digital movies with your digital camera you must have your  
digital camera setup in movie mode. If your camera setting is in RSP mode, however, you can setup Charge  
Mode On/Off, which is used to keep your camera settings. Note, when the board is setup in LANC mode these  
setting will not apply. You must follow the “LANC Video Delay Setting” listed below.  
Picture Mode  
Switch 8  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Still / RSP Charge Mode off  
Movie or Double Photo / RSP Charge Mode On  
Camera Mode Setting  
Switch 9 controls fast/slow camera operation. This is useful for setting up fast/slow refresh mode in RSS  
camera mode, or setting up a delay for larger memory cards. If switch 8 is setup in “Movie Mode” then this  
switch setting is for 10 or 15 second movie clip, or the time delay between double photo modes. If you want to  
take digital movies with your digital camera you must have your digital camera setup in movie mode. Note,  
when the board is setup in LANC mode these setting will not apply. You must follow the “LANC Video Delay  
Setting” listed below.  
Camera Mode  
Switch 9  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Fast / 10 second digital movie clip  
Slow / 15 second digital movie clip  
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LANC Video Delay Setting  
Switches 8 and 9 sets up the recording time for your LANC camcorder.  
Recording Time  
Switch 8  
Switch 9  
30 Seconds - Continuous recording as long as motion is present.  
Down/Off  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Down/Off  
1 Minute  
Up/On  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
2.5 Minutes  
5 Minutes  
Up/On  
Green PIR LED Setting  
Switches 10 controls the green PIR LED.  
PIR Delay  
Switch 10  
LED Off  
LED On  
Down/Off  
Up/On  
Motion Sensor Control board Specifications  
Board Operating Conditions  
Operating Voltage: 5V - 14V DC  
Recommended Operating Temperatures: 48.8°C to -12.2°C  
Battery Life: ~9 months on An Alkaline 9V. Actual times depend on operating temperature.  
Board Dimension  
31.75mm X 81.28mm  
User Feedback  
Red (Super Bright) control LED: Displays board functions  
Green PIR LED: Displays PIR triggers  
Sensors  
PIR Sensor: Pryoelectric Infrared motion sensor. Detection range out to 24.4 Metres depending on  
temperature.  
CDS Photo Sensor: Detects light/dark for day/night operation.  
Interface Ports  
Sony/Canon LANC Port  
Sony ACC Terminal Port  
Hardwire Camera Control - Shutter, Refresh, Power On/Off  
DC Power Port  
External Light Port  
User Interfaces  
10 Position DIP Switch: Adjust board operating settings  
Single Turn PIR Sensitivity POT: Adjust PIR Range/Sensitivity  
Single Turn Day/Night Sensor Calibration POT: Adjust the light detection level of your Day/Night Sensor.  
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Inside Your TrackSnap Camera  
PixController Main Board Features  
Board can be mounted vertically or horizontally. The unique dual element PIR sensor enables the  
camera to be used in any orientation.  
External light port. This can switch up to a 4.2 amp supply for lights and IR LED arrays.  
Dual LED’s for better board diagnostics. The unique LED’s design, super bright red control LED, and  
green PIR LED is used on all of our motion sensing boards. The LED layout is designed to shine through  
the PIR lens in your case.  
Controls LANC Video Camcorder, Digital Cameras, and 35mm Cameras all on one board!  
Fast re-trigger PIR! Can be re-triggered within 1 second With this you get features like continuous  
filming as long as motion is present for LANC camcorder setups.  
Fast and Slow camera start-up modes. Allows you to use any kind of memory card in your camera.  
Day, Night, or 24 hour operation setting.  
Auto walk test mode on power up. The walk test mode will blink every time you walk into the PIR  
detection area. It gives instant feedback.  
Low battery level detection - the green PIR LED will blink when a low battery is detected.  
10-Postion DIP switch so you can easily configure board settings.  
Tiny board size. Fit a Sony DSC-P41 into a Pelican 1060 case with room to spare.  
PIR sensitivity POT to adjust the PIR detection range.  
Day/Night sensor POT to adjust the light detection level. There is a DIP switch setting in which you can  
calibrate this setting. The red control LED will be on when it detects darkness and gives you continuous  
feedback.  
Auto PIR shut-down on low battery detection. Minimises false photos when battery becomes low!  
Reverse polarity circuit. This will protect your board if you install a battery backwards. There is an on-  
board fuse to protect your investment!  
Professionally built, assembled, and tested.  
TTL Slave Flash trigger output. – To be used in conjunction with an external Slave Flash board. This  
allows the use of very inexpensive Digital CMOS board cameras.  
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Mounting the PIR Lens  
The PIR lens is mounted in the Pelican 1060 case with your board. The lens is centred over the PIR Sensor  
and be 16.5 mm from the top. We mount the lens with the “ridges” facing towards the PIR sensor. Do not  
scratch the lens on either side. Also, do not mount any glass, tape of plastic film over top of the PIR  
lens. Glass will not let infrared heat to pass through to trigger your PIR sensor. The PIR lens is glued to the  
inside of the case (lens ridges pointed in, smooth side out), with a waterproof adhesive.  
Fast Re-Trigger PIR detection electronics  
The PixController PIR detection electronics is unique in that is recovers very fast after each PIR detection  
trigger and will be able to detect the next detection trigger almost immediately. This makes Walk-Test mode  
on this system a very usable feature. The key is that the PixController PIR circuit used advanced digital  
detection electronics. The PIR detection electronics recovery time is only ½ second! This is why you will see  
unique features like continuous recording as long as the target is present in the PIR detection area for our  
video systems. This feature alone is an invaluable tool for building video systems.  
LE Board Mounting - PIR Sensor Considerations  
The PIR sensor will allow the TrackSnap Camera to be used horizontally or vertically without needing the  
PIR sensor to be rotated. The PIR sensor circuit is the most rugged and reliable on the market today.  
Triggering occurs when a change in infrared levels is detected, as when a warm object moves in or out of  
view of one of the sensor’s “eyes.” The PIR sensor design is quite resistant to false triggering. Also, the  
camera can be mounted in elevated positions such as from high in a tree.  
Pelican 1060 Micro Case  
The Black case used in the TrackSnap Camera is a standard Pelican 1060 Micro Case modified for remote  
camera applications. It is part of the Pelican Micro Case Series. Whilst the Micro Cases will protect your  
camera and electronics, as they are water-resistant, crushproof and have an automatic pressure purge  
valve. THE CASE WILL NOT PROTECT THE CAMERA FOR SEVERE IMPACT. The camera itself is not  
shockproof and the referred impact will be likely to damage the camera. Caution should be taken to avoid  
impacts such as this.  
They case includes a ring and a lanyard for easy attachment and have two external U bolts for mounting  
onto trees and posts.  
Case TEMPERATURE RATING  
MINIMUM  
-10° F (-23° C)  
MAXIMUM  
OUTSIDE  
+200° F (+93° C) - NOT CASE CONTENTS  
DIMENSIONS  
8-7/16" x 4-7/16" x 2-1/4"  
(21.43 cm x 11.27 cm x 5.71 cm)  
9-3/8" x 5-9/16" x 2-5/8"  
(23.81 cm x 14.13 cm x 6.67 cm)  
INSIDE  
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Sony DSC-S40 Camera Settings and SPECIFICATIONS:  
For fastest shutter times set your  
Sony DSC-S40 camera setting up as:  
Leave the camera on -program- setting  
• Exposure Value(EV) set to OEV  
• Focus set to Multi AF  
• White Balance left on Auto  
• ISO set to 400  
• REC mode must be set to Normal  
• Flash level set to +  
• P.Effect Off  
• Saturation, Contrast, and Sharpness set to Normal  
• Red eye reduction Off  
• AF Illuminator Off.  
• Date/Time stamp On.  
• Digital Zoom Off  
• Beep Off.  
SPECIFICATIONS:  
CCD  
CCD Size:1/2.7" (Approx 4.2MP)  
Effective Pixels:4.1 MP  
LENS  
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar  
Focal Length f =(35mm conversion):f: 5.1 - 15.3mm (32 - 96mm)  
F Number: F: 2.8 - 5.1  
Optical Zoom:3x  
Precision Digital Zoom:6x  
GENERAL  
Shutter Speed: Auto (1/8-1/2000), P-Auto (1-1/2000)  
ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400  
Light Metering: Multi Pattern, Spot  
Exposure Compensation:.+/- 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step  
Sharpness/Contrast/Saturation :Menu, +/-1 Step  
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent  
NR Slow Shutter: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Candle, NR1/6-30  
Other: Self Timer, Hand Shake Alert, Red Eye Reduction, Multi Language  
Flash Mode: Auto, Forced-Flash, Slow Synchro, No Flash  
Flash Range: 0.2-3.8m (W), 0.5-1m (T)  
LCD:1.5" (76,800 pixels)  
USB 2.0 Connection  
Dimensions (WxHxD):99.0 x 51.7 x 34.2mm  
Weight (without accessories):132g  
Internal Memory:32MB  
Media: Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO (High Speed)  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
TrackSnap will not power up.  
Check switch on battery holder is in the on position. Turn on switch  
Check 9V Alkaline battery  
Replace battery  
When I turn power on to my  
TrackSnap the PixController  
board green PIR LED is  
blinking, and nothing else  
happens.  
This is the indication that your batteries are low.  
Change the 9V  
The PixController board has a built-in battery level Alkaline battery  
indicator and when the power supply is too low the  
PIR will shut down, and blink the green LED. The  
camera may take false photos when batteries get  
low.  
When I use the PixController  
DIP Switch setting for “Movie  
Mode” I still get still photos.  
What am I doing wrong?  
Be sure to setup your Sony Camera into Movie  
taking mode.  
Refer to your Camera  
manual for setting this  
mode.  
Why is there sometimes  
nothing in my photo on my  
outdoor setups?  
Sometimes birds can fly past your camera setup  
and trigger the camera. A bird flying past can be  
too fast for this camera to catch.  
Try turning down the  
"PIR Sensitivity POT"  
to be less sensitive on  
You may also have a “false photo”. Sometimes on warmer days  
warmer days objects that heat up to warm blooded  
animal temperatures and move can fool the PIR  
into thinking an animal walked passed.  
Camera is not powering up  
Camera batteries are not installed properly  
Camera batteries are too low for the camera.  
Check and / or replace  
batteries with either  
extra Alkaline or  
charged NiMh  
rechargeable batteries  
Picture quality is poor  
Check Camera location and setup.  
See setup tips on  
pages 2 and 11 of this  
manual and refer to  
camera manual for  
more detailed camera  
settings  
Object in picture is out of focus The TrackSnap default setup is on page 11 and set Set focus to correct  
setting.  
to infinity. Check the focus setting.  
The TrackSnap does not take  
photos at night or only take  
photos at night.  
DIP Switches 3 & 4 are set incorrectly.  
Night sensor is obstructed.  
See page 5 for correct  
Day / night setting.  
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