Moultrie GAMESPY I40XT User Manual

THANK YOU for your purchase of the Model I40XT GameSpy Digital Camera.
Please read this booklet before using the unit. If you should have any questions
about this product or any other Moultrie product, please contact us using the
information on the back of this sheet. Please register your camera at
www.moultriefeeders.com to activate your warranty.
Instructions for I40XT
GameSpy Digital Camera
I40XT GameSpy Digital Camera
SAVING FILES OVERVIEW
Use the Save File features of the PlotStalker
software to create a single photo, reduce the
overall size of the .mlt file, exclude unwanted
photos in the front, or create a video that can
be viewed using a standard media player.
EXPORTING AN IMAGE/PHOTO
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On the main screen, choose a starting image/
photo (frame) by using the scroll bar on the
bottom of the display or the frame-by-frame
search feature.
Press the SAVE button
Select the Current Image (*.jpg) radio button
Press Change... to enter the directory and filename to save the image
Press Export to save the file
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Select the appropriate 50, 100, or 150 video clip radio button.
This will create a MLT format file from the starting frame plus the
next 50, 100, or 150 frames.
Select the Change button to select the desired location to save the export file.
Enter the directory and filename to save the file
Select the Export button to save the file. These files are viewable with
Plot Stalker Software.
EXPORTING MLT FILE
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EXPORTING WMV FILE
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Select the appropriate 50, 100, or 150 video clip radio button. This will create
a .wmv format file of the starting frame plus the next 50, 100, or 150 frames.
Select the Change button to select the desired location to save the export file.
Enter the directory and filename to save the file
Select the Export button to save the file. The program will convert the images
to video based on the chosen settings. The .wmv file can be viewed using a
standard media player.
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ON/OFF/AIM
LCD Display
Battery Compartment
Camera Lens
Motion Sensor
LED Flash
TV Out
USB Port
SD Card Slot
Aux Power
PLOTSTALKER SAVE FILE
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Battery Compartment
Navigation ButtonsMode Button
PlotStalker Software
I40XT GameSpy Digital Camera
PLOTSTALKER ACTIVITY SEARCH
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ACTIVITY SEARCH
The Search Feature will scan through your photos and automatically
look for changes in regions that you identify in Setup.
In search mode, the PlotStalker software scans through the .mlt photo
file, stops on a photo when changes are found in your identified region,
and then highlights the changes in blue. You can click anywhere on the
screen to remove the blue highlights.
ACTIVITY SEARCH SETUP
Click the Settings button to activate
the Region and Sensitivity settings
for the Activity Search
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Click on the Set Motion Search Area Button.
Use the mouse ro select and drag the red outline around the area you want to
search for movement. This allows you to focus on a very precise area if
required.
Click OK button on the Settings Popup window to confirm your settings and
exit the menu.
Set to High, Medium or Low - This sets the level of pixel change the program
will detect. Note; a pixel change will occur with a color, intensity, lighting or
movement so this setting is critical to obtain the desired results.
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SENSITIVITY
Click on Default button to return to the default values for Search Area and
Sensitivity settings
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DEFAULT SETTINGS
DEFINE SEARCH REGION
Provides the ability to search for
changes in the photo in a specific
region rather than the entire photo.
ON / OFF / AIM SWITCH
Used for turning On, turning Off, or Aiming the camera. When in AIM position the
red LED light on the front of the camera will illuminate. To help find the center field
of view for the camera, stand out in front of the camera and move left or right as you
observe the AIM LED - as you walk away from direct center the LED light will be
less bright. As you walk towards center the LED will appear brighter.
MODE BUTTON
The Mode Button selects the three modes of the camera -Auto, Camera Setup Menu, and
Cellular Setup Menu. When either of the Menu modes are selected, the UP and DOWN
buttons navigate through the menu options. The Mode Button is also used to wake-up
the camera and turn on the display when the camera is in a power saving mode .
MENU NAVIGATION BUTTONS
The menu navigation buttons are used to navigate around the LCD display.
UP/DOWN moves to the next menu option, OK selects the menu option to be
changed. The LEFT/RIGHT buttons select the parameter field to be changed. When a
parameter field is selected it will flash on the LCD display. When a parameter field is
selected, the UP/DOWN buttons navigate through the options for the field and the OK
button selects the parameter value indicated on the display. The OK button is also used
to manually take a picture.
SD MEMORY CARD SLOT
Accepts up to a 16GB SD Card for photo storage. Note: An SD Card must be installed
for the camera to operate.
USB PORT
Download still pictures and video onto your computer by connecting provided cable
POWERPANEL PORT
Accepts the Moultrie PowerPanel accessory (sold separately) only. Refer to
www.moultriefeeders.com for more information.
TV OUT JACK
View still pictures and videos on your TV by connecting a 2.5mm video cable
(sold separately).

Moultrie GAMESPY I40XT Specifications

General

Brand	Moultrie
Model	GAMESPY I40XT
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English

Summary

Gamespy Overview

On/Off/Aim Switch

Controls camera power, aiming mode, and illuminates red LED for field of view adjustment.

Mode Button

Selects camera modes (Auto, Setup) and wakes the camera from power saving.

Menu Navigation Buttons

Used to navigate LCD display menus, select options, and change parameters.

SD Memory Card Slot

Accepts up to 16GB SD cards for photo storage; card is required for operation.

USB Port

Connects to computer for downloading still pictures and video using provided cable.

Power Panel Port

Connects to the optional Moultrie PowerPanel accessory for external power.

TV Out Jack

Allows viewing of still pictures and videos on a TV via a 2.5mm video cable.

Quick Start Instructions

Modes of Operation

Setup Mode

Customizes camera operation; defaults to selected mode after 90 seconds.

Trail Cam Mode

Captures still photos when an animal is detected, stored in DCIM/100_MDGC folder.

Plot Cam Mode

Takes photos at intervals to create a Plot Video (*.MLT) for sunrise/sunset analysis.

Hybrid Cam Mode

Operates in Plot Cam during the day and Trail Cam at night based on PIR sensor.

Video Mode

Records user video when an animal is detected during daylight hours.

Camera Setup

Setup Date/Time

Sets the camera's date and time; not automatically adjusted for daylight savings.

Capture Mode

Selects operation mode: Trail Cam, Plot Cam, Hybrid Cam, or Video.

Photo Quality

Adjusts image quality (Low to Enhanced) affecting resolution and memory usage.

Photo Delay

Sets the time interval (seconds to minutes) between captured photos.

Multi Shot Count

Determines the number of photos (1-3) taken per detection event.

Video Resolution

Sets video quality to Low or High, impacting memory consumption.

Video Length

Sets the duration (5, 15, 30 seconds) for video recordings.

Camera Name

Assigns a name to the camera, printed on photos for reference.

Temperature

Selects temperature units (Fahrenheit or Celsius) for photo information strip.

IR Test

Tests camera sensing range; LED flashes when presence is detected.

Info Strip

Controls printing of information (date, time, temp, settings) on photos.

Plot Frequency

Sets the interval (10-60 seconds) for capturing photos in Plot Mode.

Plot Duration

Defines capture duration (1-4 hours, or all day) for interval photos in Plot Mode.

Default Settings

Resets all camera settings back to their original factory defaults.

Delete All

Removes all images from the internal memory or SD card.

Flash

Enables or disables the camera's flash.

Gamespy Camera Specifications

Advanced Setup

Mounting Camera

Instructions for securing the camera to a tree or pole using the mounting strap.

Viewing Pictures on Computer via USB

Guide for connecting camera via USB to transfer JPG and AVI files.

Information on Picture

Details on picture information, including moon phase, temperature, and camera ID.

PlotStalker Software Introduction

System Requirements

Lists hardware and operating system requirements for running PlotStalker software.

Software Installation

Steps for installing the PlotStalker software from the provided CD.

Loading Plot Files

Instructions for copying and opening .MLT plot files into the PlotStalker software.

Begin/End

Function to navigate to the first or last photo within a Plot File.

Frame by Frame Search

Allows individual stepping forward or backward through each photo in a sequence.

Rewind/Pause/Play

Controls for playing photos sequentially, pausing, or playing in reverse order.

PlotStalker Activity Search

Activity Search

Scans photos to automatically find changes in user-identified regions.

Activity Search Setup

Activates Region and Sensitivity settings for the Activity Search feature.

Define Search Region

Allows focusing the search for changes on a specific area within a photo.

Sensitivity

Sets the level of pixel change detection for accurate search results.

Default Settings

Restores Search Area and Sensitivity settings to their default values.

PlotStalker Save File

Saving Files Overview

Features for creating single photos, reducing file size, or creating videos.

Exporting an Image/Photo

Saves a selected image as a JPG file.

Exporting MLT File

Creates an MLT format file from a sequence of frames for PlotStalker.

Exporting WMV File

Converts image sequences into a .wmv video file for standard media players.