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Setting Up your New DC-2

Complete Guide to Setting Up Your DC-2 Camera with HuntControl

Updated over 4 months ago

Step 1:(A) Creating a new HuntControl Account

A HuntControl account is required if you wish to use the cellular features of the camera. The camera will send the photos directly to your HuntControl Account in the cloud. From there, the pictures can be sent to you via email or viewed in our apps or on our website.

You can create your HuntControl Account at huntcontrol.com. Click “Create your account” at the top to get started. You can also create your HuntControl account on wiseeyetech.com/subscription/. Choose the amount of cameras on your plan, choose the subscription of your choice (Base, Weekend Warrior, or Trophy Hunter). Next, choose your payment terms (monthly or yearly). Place the subscription in your chart, and check out.

Once you purchase the subscription, you can add your cameras into your HuntControl account from the app or the web version. Download the HuntControl app on the Apple App Store, or the Google Play Store. You can also access HuntControl VIA the browser, huntcontrol.com

Step 1:(B) Adding your DC-2 to an existing HuntControl Account

Visit wiseeyetech.com/my-account and access the subscriptions page. From here, you'll want to upgrade your subscription. Choose the plan you like, the amount of cameras on your plan (Including the one you are currently adding) and the payment term. Once you select the options that fit you best, proceed to checkout. Once you check out with your upgraded subscription, you can then add your DC-2 to your HuntControl Account.

Step 2: Adding your DC-2 to your HuntControl Account

You can add a camera to your account by going to the Cameras page of the website or mobile app, and clicking “+ Camera” button the website, or the “+ Add” button on the apps.

You will need the IMEI number of the camera. This can be found in multiple locations. If you are using a smart device with a camera, you can add the camera to your account by clicking “Scan Barcode” in the app and then scan the IMEI barcode.

The IMEI Number can be found at the bottom of the camera box, the inside of the front panel (located on a white sticker), or by scanning a QR code with the IMEI number can be displayed on the screen by turning the camera to “Setup”, and pressing the Down Arrow. From there, you will see “QR code” and “Info”. Select “QR code”, and you will be able to scan the QR code to add the camera into your HuntControl Account. You can also type in the IMEI numbers into your HuntControl Account to add the camera.

Step 3: Supplying Power to Camera

You can power your DC-2 by supplying 12 AA Batteries inside the battery tray, or by inserting the DC-2 Lithium Pack, or by supplying a 12v external battery or Solar Charger.

Step 4: Formatting your SD Card

  1. Insert a class 10 SD U3 Card that is 128GB or less in to the SD Card slot.

  2. Turn the camera to “Setup”

  3. Press the menu button.

  4. Navigate to the “System” Icon

  5. Navigate down to the “Format” command and tap the “OK” button

  6. Choose the “SD Card” option - the "All SD card files will be cleared” message will appear - tap OK to continue.

  7. Confirm on the next screen by tapping the “OK” button again.

  8. A “Format successful” message will appear if the formatting process was correctly performed.

  9. Press the menu button 4 times to exit back to the main screen.

  10. The card is now formatted and you should see 0000/#### on top of the home screen. The #### will be the capacity of your card in number of files it can hold given your current settings.

Step 5: Taking a Test Picture and Receiving the Test Picture

  1. Turn the camera to the “Setup” Position.

  2. Wait for the camera to acquire cellular signal. You will see signal bars in the top right corner of the screen. If the camera does not find cell signal, ensure antennas are on tightly. The camera will also search for GPS at this time. The camera will stop searching for GPS once found. If the camera fails to acquire GPS, it will stop searching after a short time and display “NO GPS”.

  3. Press the OK button one time.

  4. The camera should display “Sending”

  5. Once the image is sent, the screen will display "Send Success!"

Step 6: Mounting your camera and Turning On

Mount your camera to a tree, T-Post, pole, or wherever you may wish. Once the camera is secured to the mount, turn the camera to setup to access the ViewFinder. Align your favored angle and position to where your target may appear, the camera view is clear of brush, and press the OK button for one more test picture. Once that test picture has been received to your HuntControl account, and the picture angle looks right, turn the camera to ON and walk away. The camera will begin to take pictures in around 30 seconds.

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