Trail Cameras
Can MINOX trail cameras be powered with an external power supply?
Yes, but please note the maximum voltage to avoid damaging the camera. When the camera is connected to an external power source, the batteries are bypassed. There is no option for charging batteries in the camera, including with a solar panel.DTC 390 / 395 / 550 WiFi / 650 / 700 / 1200 - An external power supply with 6 V / 2 A DC can be used.
DTC 1100 - An external power supply with 6 V or 9 V can be used.
DTC 450 / 460 - No external power supply possible.The following dimensions are required for an external power supply:
DTC 650 / 700 / 1200 - 4,0 x 1,7 mm
DTC 1100 - 4,8 x 2,0 mm
DTC 550 - 3,5 x 1,35 mm
Which batteries are recommended?We recommend using rechargeable NiMH batteries in trail cameras or night vision devices. Regardless of the cost savings, these rechargeable batteries offer the advantage that they output power even at low outside temperatures (below 0° C), in contrast to conventional alkaline batteries. For correct functioning of the device, it is important that all batteries have the same state of charge. Please ensure that all batteries charged evenly (if batteries are used). The indicated maximum battery life refers to low use of the trail camera during the day. The greatest amount of power is consumed by the IR flash. This means that frequent triggering / video triggering at night can significantly reduce the battery life. It can therefore be practical to select short video sequences (5 or 10 seconds maximum). Please do not use regular batteries (1.5 V) together with rechargeable batteries (1.2 V).I forgot my password. What can I do?Please contact our Customer Service by email. As, unfortunately, trail cameras are sometimes stolen, you need your purchase receipt to have your password reset. You can find the contact form here.Which SD cards can I use in my camera?The maximum capacity of the memory card must not exceed 32 GB. The cards must be formatted to FAT32 with “standard values”. Please use only cards of “Class10” or faster to avoid errors during the saving process.DTC 1200
Can the brightness of the illuminated reticle in the MINOX scope be changed?
MINOX scopes (ab Generation ZE5.2)The illumination electronics can be programmed for 2 different brightness curves. To set the illumination to the darker curve, remove the batterie, turn the illumination adjustment dial to "2" and reinsert the battery. The reticle illumination is now darker throughout the entire adjustment range. To choose the brighter illumination curve, repeat the procedure but turn the dial to "8", and then reinsert the battery.For ZX5i and ZE5i scopes the procedure is identical. However, the adjustment dial must be turned to "3" for the darker curve, and "11" for the brighter curve.DTC 1100
Question: The DTC 1100 is no longer transmitting. What should I do?
Answer: The DTC 1100 transmits on the 3G network. Unfortunately, the 3G network has been almost completely switched off, or will be gradually switched off if it has not already been. Therefore, the DTC 1100 can no longer send pictures.DTC 550
At night, my DTC 550 does not film as long as defined. Is it defective?
No, your DTC 550 is not defective. During the day, videos are recorded for the time set in the menu. At night, the length of the videos is reduced to 30 seconds for technical reasons.