Bushnell 119537C User's Manual
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1. Description Deletes erases all files stored on a card to prepare it for reuse Always format a card that has been previously used in other devices Caution Make sure you have downloaded and backed up any files you want to preserve first Press OK to execute then select Yes and press OK again on color viewer models press MENU or select NO then press OK to exit without formatting Selects video standard format for the A V Out output jack The video standard is NTSC for the United States Canada Mexico Asia and South America PAL is used primarily in Europe Select On if you want the date amp time that the image was captured imprinted on every photo video select Off for no imprint Note the current temperature moon phase and user set camera name will also be imprinted on your still photos Models 119576 119577 imprint the barometric pressure as well on still photos only Press OK and use the UP DOWN keys to change the setting and LEFT RIGHT keys to move to the next field to set the hour 24 hr format only 00 midnight 12 noon and minute and then on the lower row the year month and date 21 Parameter Coordinate Input Settings Bold default On Off After On is selected A Start Stop B Start Stop Interval Off On See Using the Setup Menu Input Screens Description Turns Field Scan Time Lapse recording mode on off When acti vate2. device this may take several seconds the first time you connect it If you would rather leave your camera in the woods and just pull its SD card out an SD card reader works the same way as described in this section once the card is inserted and the reader is connected to your computer With Windows XP or later you can then simply use the options in the pop up window to copy view or print your photos right On all Windows OS the Trophy Cam will also be listed as a Removable Disk if you open the My Computer window on Macs an icon will appear on your desktop The Trophy Cam s photo files are named EKO0001 JPG etc and are located in the DCIMM OOEK1 13 folder on this Removable Disk Video file names will end with AVI You may copy the photos videos to your hard drive as you would any file just copy paste or drag the file names or icons to your drive or desktop After the photos are copied to your hard drive you can disconnect the Trophy Cam On Mac computers drag the disk that appeared on your desktop when the camera was connected into your Trash to eject it before disconnecting The JPG format photo files from the Trophy Cam may be viewed and edited with any photo software you choose to use The AVI video files may be viewed with the Windows Media Player on PCs with Windows 7 If your computer is running an older version of Windows or you are on a Mac and you don t already have a compatible video player yo
3. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The device does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an Authorized Bushnell repair center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment and will void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations The shielded interface cable which is provided must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules FE Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment Applicable in the EU and other European countries with separate collection systems This equipment contains electric and or electronic parts and must therefore not be disposed of as normal household waste Instead it should be disposed at the respective collection points for recycling provided by the communities For you this is free of charge If the equipment contains exchangeable rechargeable batteries these too must be removed before and if necessary in turn be disposed of according to the relevant regulations see
4. to minimize motion blur 6 Red green or blue color cast a Under certain lighting conditions the sensor can become confused resulting in poor color images b If this is seen on a consistent basis then the sensor may need servicing Please contact Bushnell customer service 7 Short video clips not recording to the length set a Check to make sure that the SD card is not full b Make sure that the camera has good batteries in it Near the end of the battery life the camera may choose to record shorter video clips to conserve power Date Time Stamp not appearing images 1 Make sure that the Stamp parameter is set to 33 Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest 1 4 5 Check the Sensor Level PIR sensitivity parameter setting For warm temperature conditions set the Sensor Level to High and for cold weather use set the sensor for Low For variable weather use Auto Try to set your camera up in an area where there is not a heat source in the camera s line of sight In some cases setting the camera near water will make the camera take images with no subject in them Try aiming the camera over ground Try to avoid setting the camera up on small trees that are prone to being moved by strong winds Remove any limbs which are right in front of the camera lens PIR Sensor LED Flashes Doesn t Flash 1 2 When the camera is in the Setup mode a special LED on
5. will be slightly larger Select Execute and press OK to restore all parameters to the original factory default settings If the camera is behaving oddly and you think you may have changed the setting for something accidently but aren t sure which one this will reset all parameters to their most commonly used or generic settings 23 USING THE SETUP MENU INPUT SCREENS Camera Name Input After selecting the Camera Name parameter the only setting is Input press OK If necessary delete the previous or default name by pressing the RIGHT key until the backspace symbol located between letters A amp B also between j amp is highlighted then keep pressing OK Select highlight each alphanumeric character you want using the LEFT RIGHT keys and pressing OK after each one to set it When finished naming the camera press MENU to save the name to memory Coordinate Input After selecting the Coordinate Input parameter press UP or DOWN to select the On setting and press OK The latitude and longitude for any location where you plan to place the camera can be obtained at many websites for example http itouchmap com latlong html You can enter a nearby street address just zip code or use the various types of maps to locate the approximate position The format you will need to use to enter the coordinates in the Trophy Cam menu screen is shown below Degrees N North Latitude S South 3
6. Hyper NightVision The IR LED Flash array now has increased range brighter output and better coverage for improved nighttime images Field Scan 2x with Live Trigger The time lapse feature added in last year s models has been enhanced with the addition of the option for a second block of recording with its own start stop times Trigger signals generated by nearby wildlife activity will still generate additional photos videos as they normally would independently of the Field Scan operation GPS Geotag Capability allows the user to input the longitude and latitude of the camera s position which will be embedded in each photo file This enables Google Earth Picassa and other geotag 3 enabled software to automaticaly show a map pinpointing each camera s location when a group of photos are reviewed on a computer Especially useful for those who setup multiple Trophy Cams to monitor large or widely separated areas Multi Flash Mode LED Control prevents overexposed flash photos in close range applications Hybrid Capture Mode allows both still photos and videos to be captured at each trigger up to highest resolution settings for each NV Shutter user can select shutter speed for images captured at night allowing control over brightness vs ability to stop motion Camera Operating Mode can be limited to Day only Night only or 24 HRs And many more features such as HD Video with Audio widescreen or fullscreen format still
7. Step 5 As an example of how you might use these two available time blocks you could setup Field Scan time block A for the dawn hours from 6 AM to 8 AM and block B to capture images between 5 30 and 7 PM No Field Scan recording would occur from 8AM to 5 30PM or from 7PM to 6AM After setting Start Stop times to define Field Scan block A and or B press OK then press the UP or DOWN key to select Interval and press OK Step 6 The Field Scan Interval setting lets you control how often a photo or video clip is recorded during the block s of time you defined with the Start and Stop settings Your options are 60 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes 5 minutes this is the default or 1 minute still photo mode only Use the UP DOWN keys to select your preference then press OK to save it Step 7 Note that for videos Interval is independent of the Length of each video recording it s how often videos are recorded not how long each one lasts Here s an example of how the camera would operate based on the following Field Scan settings diei Scan on Note avoid any overlap of Field Scan A amp B ote avoid any overlap of Field Scan Field Scan A recording blocks when setting their start and stop Start 6 00 times to assure correct operation Also if the Camera Stop 8 00 Mode menu parameter is set to Day or Night gt operation only that will take priority over your Field Field B Scan setting
8. a TV set or computer monitor you can set the format to match it Selects how many photos are taken in sequence per trigger in Camera mode This setting affects photos taken in Field Scan mode as well to snap two photos every 10 minutes for example Please also refer to the Interval parameter Parameter LED Control Multi Flash feature Camera Name Video Size only affects video clips in Video or Hybrid modes 18 Settings Bold default Low Medium High Input See Using the Setup Menu Input Screens 1280x720 640x480 320x240 Description Controls how many LED lamps fire when images are taken in low light High all 32 LEDs fire which is the default setting Set to Medium or Low if you are getting overexposed flash photos or will place the camera at very close range to the subject you want to photograph In general select High if most of your intended subjects will be over 30 ft from the camera Medium for the 15 to 30 ft range and Low for subjects under 15 ft away Note in video mode 24 LEDs fire in both High amp Medium default settings Set to Low if videos are overexposed Allows the user to set a custom name for the camera Useful for ID purposes when multiple cameras are setup since each camera will imprint its name on all photos but not videos it captures Selects video resolution in pixels per frame Higher resolution produces better quality videos but c
9. digits Minutes Seconds Latitude La 00 0600 Longitude Lo po Degrees W West Longitude E East 3 digits Minutes Seconds Note You may see negative latitude or longitude coordinates online These designate South latitudes and West longitudes US Canada locations will have North latitude coordinates and West longitude coordinates 24 MOUNTING AND POSITIONING THE TROPHY CAM Mounting After you ve set up the camera s parameters to your personal preferences at home or in your truck you re ready to take it outside and slide the power switch to ON When setting up the Trophy Cam for scouting game or other outdoor applications you must be sure to mount it in place correctly and securely We recommend mounting the Trophy Cam on a sturdy tree with a diameter of about 6 in 15cm To get the optimal picture quality the tree should be about 16 17 ft b meters away from the place to be monitored with the camera placed at a height of 5 6 5 ft 1 5 2 m Also keep in mind that you will get the best results at night when the subject is within the ideal flash range no farther than 45 14m and no closer than 10 3m from the camera There are two ways to mount the Trophy Cam using the provided adjustable web belt or the tripod socket Using the adjustable web belt Fig 5 illustrates using the web belt on the Trophy Cam Push one end of the belt through the two brackets on the back of the Trophy Cam Threa
10. general 3 to 6 feet is preferred You can avoid potential false triggers due to temperature and motion disturbances in front of the camera by not aiming it at a heat source or nearby tree branches or brush especially on windy days Switching ON the Camera Once you switch to the ON mode the motion indicator LED red will blink for about 10 seconds This gives you time to close and lock the front cover of the Trophy Cam and then walk away During this time the motion indicator LED will blink red continuously After it stops blinking the PIR is active and any motion that is detected by it will trigger the capture of photos or videos as programmed in the SETUP Menu Be sure you have read the descriptions of the Capture Number Video Length Interval and Sensor Level parameters Please note the PIR is strongly sensitive to ambient temperature The greater the temperature difference between the environment and your subject the farther the possible sensing distance The average sensing distance is about 45 ft 26 Before leaving the camera unattended please check for the following Are the batteries or DC power supply inserted connected with correct polarity and is the power level is sufficient Does the SD card have sufficient available space and is its write protection lock switch off s the Power switch in the ON position do not leave it SETUP PLAYING BACK DELETING THE PHOTOS VIDEOS After you have setup mo
11. in LCD or a monitor connected to the TV out jack These settings found in the SETUP Menu let you change the photo or video resolution interval between photos switch the time imprint on etc Moving the power switch to the SETUP position will turn on the LCD display and you will see an information screen that shows how many images have been taken the battery level camera or video mode etc Fig 3 next page NOTE Always move the power switch from OFF to SETUP mode It is possible that the camera could lockup if it is switched from ON to SETUP mode If this occurs simply move the switch to OFF and then push it up to SETUP again SETUP Mode Shortcut Keys Functions As mentioned earlier in Parts amp Controls four of the keys below the LCD have secondary shortcut functions when the camera is switched to SETUP mode but the MENU key has not been pressed Press the UP key to quickly set the camera to shoot video clips Press the DOWN key to quickly set the camera to take still photos Press the RIGHT key to manually trigger the shutter This is useful for testing the camera make sure you are in SETUP mode press the RIGHT key and a few seconds later a photo or video depending on how the camera was set will be saved to the SD card or internal memory if no card is inserted The number of images taken counter on the bottom left of the LCD will increase by one If the display indicates SD PROTECTED when you press the SH
12. night NV Speed photos videos only A N out NTSC PAL USB SD card holder 6V DC Interface external Security Strap 14 20 attachment Operating 20 60 C Storage temperature 30 70 C Temperature Operating Humidity 5 90 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two years after the date of purchase In the event of a defect under this warranty we will at our option repair or replace the product provided that you return the product postage prepaid This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse improper handling installation or maintenance provided by someone other than a Bushnell Authorized Service Department Any return made under this warranty must be accompanied by the items listed below 1 check money order in the amount of 10 00 to cover the cost of postage and handling Name and address for product return An explanation of the defect Proof of Date Purchased Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton to prevent dam age in transit with return postage prepaid to the address listed below IN U S A Send To IN CANADA Send To Bushnell Outdoor Products Bushnell Outdoor Products Attn Repairs Attn Repairs 9200 Cody 25A East Pearce Street Unit 1 Overland Park Kansas 66214 Richmond Hill Ontario LAB 2M9 For products purchased outside the United State
13. photos imprintable camera name user set along with current data including temperature moon phase and barometric pressure imprinted barometer data only available on black LED models Applications The Trophy Cam can be used as a trail camera for hunting or scouting game It is also suitable for surveillance usage PARTS AND CONTROLS The Trophy Cam provides the following connections for external devices USB port SD card slot A V Out and external DC power in pg 5 Fig 1 A 3 way power switch is used to select the main operating modes OFF SETUP and ON pg 5 Fig 2 A control key interface with six keys is primarily used in SETUP mode to select operational functions and parameters As shown on the next page these keys are UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT OK and MENU Four of the keys can also perform a second function shortcut operations in SETUP mode in addition to their main function The DOWN key can be used to set the camera to Photo mode still camera icon and the UP key can set the camera to Video mode movie camera icon The RIGHT key also serves as the manual shutter SHOT button of the camera and the OK key switches the camera to the Playback REPLAY mode These secondary functions are indicated 4 by icons or text above the key as shown below Light Sensor FRONT VIEW Video Mic LED IR Flash Motion Low Battery Indicator Lens DC Lock Hole Cover Plug Tripod Socket PIR Sens
14. the front of the camera will flash when it senses motion This is for setup purposes only and will help the user aim the camera During use the LED will not flash when the camera takes an image This is to help keep the camera hidden from game LCD Screen Issues 34 l LCD screen powers on but no text is present a After moving the switch from Off to Setup or On make sure that the switch is correctly in position to ensure the proper mode avoid positions between two modes b Do not move the switch directly from On to Setup always move the switch all the way down to Off first then back up to Setup 2 LCD screen shows a faint black line after turning from Setup to On a The LCD will turn off when you slide the switch to the On position In some cases this black line will appear and then fade in about 1 second This is normal and the camera will function properly 3 Screen comes on but then powers off a Make sure that you have installed the SD card correctly Camera won t retain settings Make sure that you have been saving the changes to any parameter settings that you made while in Setup mode by pressing OK after changing the setting If you don t save your new setting after changing it the camera will continue to use the original default setting for that parameter Moisture or Ants Inside Camera 1 To ensure humidity or rain is kept out of the came
15. 19m for models 119537C 119547C Subjects may appear too dark at greater distances c Please note that when the Capture Number parameter is set higher than 1 Photo or with very short Interval settings some images may appear darker than others due to the quick response and rapid retriggering of the camera allowing less time for the flash to fully recharge before firing again d Make sure LED Control in the setup menu is set to High to ensure maximum output You can also try setting NV Shutter in the menu to Low slower shutter speed brighter images with tradeoff of increased blur if subject moves rapidly Daytime photos or videos appear too dark a Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other light Sources during the day as this may cause the auto exposure to produce darker results 3 Night photos or videos appear too bright a If the subject is close to the camera less thantOft 3m change the LED Control parameter in the Setup Menu to Medium or Low 4 Daytime photos or videos appear too bright a Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other light sources during the day 5 Photos with streaked subject a In some cases with low lighting conditions and fast moving subjects the 5MP or 8MP resolution settings may not perform as well as the 3MP setting b If you have multiple images where fast moving subjects produce streaks on the photo try the 3MP setting instead c Set NV Shutter to High
16. D I tee A SET p TROPHY CAM TROPHY MANUAL Model s 119537C 119547C 119576C 119577C Litt 98 2294 11 12 IMPORTANT NOTE Congratulations on your purchase of one ofthe best trail cameras on the market Bushnell is very proud of this camera and we are sure you will be pleased with it as well We appreciate your business and want to earn your trust Please refer to the notes below and the instructions in this manual to ensure that you are completely satisfied with this product If your Bushnell Trophy Cam does not seem to be functioning properly or if you are having photo video quality issues please check the Troubleshooting FAQ section on pages 31 35 Problems are often due to something simple that was overlooked or require only changing one setting to solve If your problem continues after trying the solutions in the Troubleshooting FAO section please call Bushnell Customer Service at 800 423 3537 In Canada call 800 361 5702 Bushnell recommends using a full set of Energizer Lithium AA batteries 8 or 12 depending on the model in these Trophy Cam models to obtain maximum battery life Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix battery types use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline Bushnell recommends using SanDisk SD and SDHC Cards up to 32GB capacity Ultra or Extreme series for HD video in these Trophy Cam models INTRODUCTION About the Trophy Cam The Bushnell Trophy Ca
17. Mode Settings Bold default Low Normal High Auto High Medium Low 24 Hrs Day Night Description Selects the sensitivity of the PIR sensor The High setting will make the camera more sensitive to infrared heat and more easily triggered by motion and the Low setting makes it less sensitive to heat and motion The High setting can be useful when the ambient temperature is warm making it more difficult for the sensor to detect animals and the Low setting may help in cold weather if the camera is being triggered too often by anything warmer than the surroundings Normal is for average or moderate conditions The default Auto setting will allow the camera to determine the best setting based on its current operating temperature This is an ideal setting if the weather is expected to change significantly during the period the camera will be used Affects the shutter speed during Night Vision operation High will freeze motion better but photos may be darker A Low shutter speed setting will produce brighter photos but rapid motion may be blurred Medium is a good compromise Allows user to limit operation to only day or night period if desired An ambient light level sensor determines Day vs Night automatically This setting takes priority over any Field Scan settings Parameter Settings Bold default Execute followed by an additional No Yes step
18. OT key switch the camera OFF remove the SD card and slide its protect switch off Press the OK key to replay review or playback photos videos on the LCD 119577C color viewer model only or a connected TV monitor std display models See Playing Back Deleting the Photos Videos pg 27 for more details Fig 3 SETUP Information Screen standard display model shown Camera Still Photo Mode Image Size Resolution SD Card Status Still Photo Mode Battery Level Time Stamp Date Month Day Year field Sean On Hour Minute Second 0000 0022 of Photos Taken Remaining Photo Capacity Video Mode Video Sound On Video Resolution Video Mode 8 64 0 01 01 2012 00 00 05 00 01 04 Available Video Recording Time 10 USING THE SETUP MENU TO CHANGE SETTINGS The main purpose of the SETUP mode is to allow you to change the settings of the camera s parameters 18 different ones are available so your Trophy Cam operates exactly the way you want it to You will do this by entering the SETUP Menu and pressing the keys below the LCD display which will show you each parameter and its setting Changing Parameter Settings in SETUP Mode A wide range of options or parameters are provided to allow you to set the Trophy Cam to your operational preferences To change the setting of any parameter you must first switch to the SETUP mode Once in SETUP mode pressing the MENU button will allow you
19. also the respective comments in this unit s instructions Further information about the subject is available at your community administration your local waste collection company or in the store where you purchased this equipment For further questions or additional information please contact Bushnell Outdoor Products 9200 Cody Overland Park Kansas 66214 800 423 3537 www bushnell com 2012 Bushnell Outdoor Products
20. atteries Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix battery types use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline Rechargeable batteries are not recommended 35 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 36 Image Sensor 5 Megapixel Color CMOS Maximum Pixel Size 3264x2448 8MP Lens F 3 1 FOV 45 Auto IR Cut Remove at night IR Flash Range Selectable Low Med High up to 60 19m on High Display Screen Std B amp W Display 24x32mm 1 5 Color Display Model 119577 only 32x42mm 2 4 Memory Card SD or SDHC Card Maximum capacity 32GB Internal RAM 32MB 8MP 3264 2448 5 2560x1920 Picture Size 2048x1536 1280x720 widescreen 640x480 fullscreen or Video Size 320x240 fullscreen pixels per frame at 20 30 fps Day 15 20 fps Night PIR sensitivity Hyper PIR with 4 sensitivity settings Low Normal High Auto Operation User selectable 24 Hour Day only or Night only P based on ambient light level Response Time 0 6 second Triggering Interval Shooting Numbers 1 sec 60 min programmable 1 3 programmable Video Length 5 60sec programmable Power Supply 8x 119537 119547 or 12x 119576C 119577C AA batteries recommended 4xAA as emergency power Stand by Current lt 0 2mA lt 7mAh day Power Consumption 250mA 1300mA when all LEDs fire Night Vision Shutter User selectable High Med Low affects
21. connect its USB port to a computer it will be recognized as a removable disk without the need to install any drivers or software When using a PC or to view photos or video clips first connect the device to the computer with the supplied USB cable Then use commercial software with an image browser feature or an image browser included with the PC s operating system to view images saved on the SD card in the folder DCIMM OOEK1 13 Each new image or video will be numbered incrementally in order of the time it was captured For example you will see file names such as EK0001 JPG or EKO0001 AVI etc Through the file format suffix you can distinguish whether the file is a still photo with suffix JPG or a video with suffix AVI video files may require additional software for viewing a 28 The Trophy Cam supports 3 kinds of file system formats FAT12 FAT16 and FAT32 The default value is FAT16 to save photos and videos Here are some related notes You don t need to be concerned about the file system format of the Trophy Cam unless your equipment has problems reading the SD card If this happens please format the SD card with the Trophy Cam or in your computer first and then insert the card into your Trophy Cam and try again The default file system format of the Trophy Cam is FAT16 which most computers can read If you format an SD card for the Trophy Cam in your computer you should choose the file
22. d Field Scan forces the camera to take photos or videos even when it is not triggered by a nearby live animal useful for constant monitoring of an area that might be far away from the camera The user can set the start and stop times for up to two independent blocks of Field Scan recording as well as the interval time between each photo video To ensure correct operation avoid setting overlapping start stop times for Field Scan A and B Please read the Field Scan 2x section of this manual pgs 14 16 for details on using this feature NOTE If the Camera Mode parameter is set to Day or Night operation only that will take priority over your Field Scan settings Set Camera Mode to 24HR if you are setting day and night Field Scan start and or stop times Allows the user to input latitude and longitude coordinates for the camera s location This data will be embedded in the files saved on the camera s SD card if On is selected This makes it possible to see each camera s location as a on Google Earth maps when reviewing a folder full of pho tos from multiple cameras or use other geotag capable software Picassa etc Parameter Video Sound only affects video clips in Video or Hybrid modes Default Set Settings Bold default Cancel Execute Description Select On to record audio along with the video when the camera is set to video mode saved file sizes
23. d one plastic buckle part onto each end of the belt Fasten the belt securely around the tree trunk by clicking the buckle ends together after tightening the belt so there is no slack left Using the tripod socket The camera is equipped with a socket at the bottom end to enable mounting on a tripod or other mounting accessories with a standard1 4 20 thread Fig 5 Attaching the Belt Two optional mounting accessories a Bear Safe metal camera box Model 119654C for 119576C 119577C or Model 119653C for 119537 119547 and Deluxe Tree Bracket Model 119652C are also available please see your Bushnell dealer or website for more details Sensing Angle and Distance Test To test whether the Trophy Cam can effectively monitor the area you choose this test is recommended to check the sensing angle and monitoring distance of the Trophy Cam To perform the test Switch the Trophy Cam to the SETUP mode Make movements in front of the camera at several positions within the area where you expect the game or subjects to be Try different distances and angles from the camera fthe motion indicator LED light blinks it indicates that position can be sensed If it does not blink that position is outside of the sensing area The results of your testing will help you find the best placement when mounting and aiming the Trophy Cam The height away from the ground for placing the device should vary with the animal size appropriately In
24. d or batteries or transporting the device You will also use OFF mode if you connect the camera to a computer s USB port later to download your photos videos And of course when you are storing or not using the camera you will switch it to OFF Please note that even in the OFF mode the Trophy Cam still consumes power at a very low level Therefore it s a good idea to take the batteries out of the battery compartment if the camera will not be used for a long time ON MODE Anytime after the batteries and SD card have been inserted you can switch on the camera When the power switch is moved to the top position the camera will enter into the ON Live mode The motion indicator LED pg 6 Front View will blink red for about 10 seconds This interval allows time for you to close the Trophy Cam s front cover lock it and leave the monitored area Once in the ON mode no manual controls are needed or possible the control keys have no effect The Trophy Cam will take photos or 8 videos automatically according to its current parameter settings when it is triggered by the PIR sensor s detection of activity in the area it covers You can either move the power switch directly from OFF to ON mode or stop at the SETUP position first to change one or more settings then move the switch to ON after you have finished doing so SETUP MODE In the SETUP mode you can check and change the settings of the Trophy Cam with the help of its built
25. e used new alkaline or lithium batteries Bushnell recommends using a full set of Energizer Lithium AA batteries in your Trophy Cam model to obtain maximum battery life Make sure that the power switch was turned to the On position and that the camera was not left in Setup mode while in the field Make sure that you are using a good quality name brand SD card in your camera Bushnell recommends SanDisk brand SD Cards up to 32GB Ultra or Extreme series for HD video Our experience indicates that poor quality SD cards can sometimes reduce your Trophy Cam battery life Camera stops taking images or won t take images 1 Please make sure that the SD card is not full If the card is full the camera will stop taking images 31 Check the batteries to make sure that they are new alkaline or lithium AA batteries See note above about short battery life Make sure that the camera power switch is in the On position and not in the Off or Setup modes Make sure that you are using a good quality SD card in your camera Bushnell recommends SanDisk SD Cards up to 32GB Ultra or Extreme series for HD video If the SD card has its write protect switch in the lock position the camera will not take images If you have used an SD card in another device before inserting it in your Trophy Cam you might want to try formatting the card using the Format parameter in Setup mode make sure yo
26. erational issues It is also possible to use a lead acid external battery cell with 6V output or suitable AC adapter see below for more details Using an External Power Source optional user provided Optionally you can connect an external 6V DC power source to the DC In jack at the bottom of the Trophy Cam It is recommended to use a power source with a current output greater than 1550mA However during bright daytime operation when no flash is required the Trophy Cam can function with much less current gt 400mA Please use a compatible power source cable not provided to connect the external DC power source with the power input jack of the Trophy Cam making sure that the polarity is correct Note The power connector is a 4 0x1 7mm coaxial DC power plug with positive tip inside pin polarity Radio Shack P N 274 1532 or equivalent 6 If both an external power source is connected and batteries are installed the Trophy Cam will be powered by the external power source When the batteries become weak the low battery indicator LED will glow blue indicating the batteries should be changed pg 5 Front View Inserting the SD Card The Trophy Cam has 32 of internal memory which can hold only about 20 photos amp 5MP resolution This is handy for testing and getting familiar with the camera but you will no doubt want to leave the camera unattended for longer than a day so using an SD card is recommended for all m
27. ext to the current setting Fig 4a To change the setting first use the UP DOWN keys to highlight select the new setting you want Fig 4b then press OK to Execute the actual change to the selected 11 setting The checkmark will appear nextto your new setting to confirm this Fig 4c On models with standard non color display only one setting is displayed at a time starting with the current setting for the parameter when it is first selected Fig 4d To change the setting use the UP DOWN keys to display the new setting you want Fig 4e then press OK to Execute make the actual change to this setting If you want to confirm this setting is now the current one just press the RIGHT key to scroll to the next parameter then press LEFT to go back again to the previous one You should see the parameter setting you just made Fig 4 Selecting Parameter Settings COLOR VIEWER 119577C only STANDARD DISPLAY Press MENU 4a 4 7 OK gt SET MENU EXIT Press DOWN 4b Set Mode 4e Mode OK SI EXIT Press OK 4c Hybrid 12 EXAMPLES Changing the Settings of Some Common Parameters Following this page you will find tables listing all of the parameters found in the SETUP Menu along with their possible settings or range of settings and a detailed description of what the parameter controls and what the settings do If you read the previous section detailing how to select parameters and c
28. hange their settings you should be able to dive right in find the parameter s you want and setup the camera to suit your preferences But maybe you d rather walk through an example or two first To change any parameter s setting always start with the power switch in the SETUP position After the LCD comes on press the MENU key The first parameter you will see when you first enter the SETUP Menu is Mode To change it from its default setting of Camera still photos to Video shoot video clips press the DOWN key to highlight Video 119577C only or to select the Video setting std display models Press the OK key to Execute Set the new setting you ve selected for this parameter Now press the RIGHT key to move to another parameter in the Menu Pressing it three times will take you to Capture Number Try using the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the range of settings then press OK to lock in your setting for the number of photos the camera takes each time it s triggered Pressing the RIGHT key until you reach the last menu item you ll see the Default Set parameter Highlight or select Execute using UP or DOWN and press OK to restore all parameters including the Mode and Video Length parameters you changed a minute ago back to their original factory default settings The default settings for each parameter are indicated in bold type in the SETUP Menu tables on the next several pages Be sure to set the curre
29. m is a digital scouting camera It can be triggered by any movement of game in a location detected by a highly sensitive Passive Infra Red PIR motion sensor and then take high quality pictures up to BMP still photos or video clips The Trophy Cam consumes very little power less than 0 2 mA in a stand by surveillance state This means it can deliver up to six months stand by operation time when the device is powered by the full capacity of AA alkaline batteries and up to twelve months utilizing lithium AA batteries Once motion in the monitored area is detected the digital camera unit will be triggered at once typically within one second and then automatically take photos or videos according to previously programmed settings The Trophy Cam is equipped with built in infrared LEDs black IR LEDs on models 119576C 119577C that function as a flash so that it delivers clear photos or videos in black amp white even in the dark and it can take color photos or videos under sufficient daylight The Trophy Cam is designed for outdoor use and is resistant against water and snow Your trail camera is one of the latest generation of Bushnell Trophy Cams and includes many new or improved features including e Auto Sensitivity the camera monitors ambient temperature conditions and automatically adjusts the sensor trigger signal to be more sensitive to slight variations in temperature on hot days less sensitive on cold days
30. ng Menu Parameter Settings for details Totake out the SD card just gently push in the card do not try to pull it out without pushing in first The card is released from the slot and ready to be removed when you hear the click WARNING Be sure the camera s power is switched OFF before inserting or removing SD cards or batteries USING THE TROPHY CAM Once you ve prepared your Trophy Cam by properly installing batteries and an SD card you could simply take it outside strap it to a tree switch it on and leave and you might get some great photos that are exactly what you wanted However we highly recommend that you first spend some additional time indoors with this manual and your camera until you know a bit more about what the 3 way switch and those control keys do If nothing else you ll probably want to at least set the date and time so the camera will imprint them or not it s your option on your photos as they are taken learn how to set the camera to shoot video clips instead of still photos if you like and read some tips about mounting it on a tree THE OFF ON AND SETUP MODES The Trophy Cam has three basic operational modes OFF mode Power switch in the OFF position ON mode Power switch in the ON position LCD screen is off SETUP mode Power switch at SETUP position LCD screen is on OFF MODE The OFF mode is the safe mode when any actions must be taken e g replacing the SD car
31. nt date and time using the Set Clock parameter if you choose to change the Time Stamp parameter setting to On since that will tell the camera to imprint the date and time on each of the images it captures Field Scan 2x with Live Trigger Feature Field Scan is a revolutionary new feature for the Bushnell Trophy Cam which allows you to monitor your food plots or field edges with time lapse images or video When set to the Trophy Cam will take a photo or record a video clip automatically at your choice of intervals for example once every five minutes during one or two blocks of time you set up for each day without requiring a trigger from an active animal This has the advantage of giving you the ability to monitor the edge of a field that might be 50 or 150 yards away from the camera out of the PIR sensor s range The result is an effective range much greater than it would normally be with the camera dependant on triggers generated by nearby animals This is a great tool for hunters to scout an entire field with only one camera If an animal does enter the area covered by the PIR sensor and generate a trigger event during a time in between the Field Scan intervals you set the camera will capture an image or video just as it normally would based on your other menu settings Here s how to setup and use Field Scan be sure you ve set the current time in Set Clock first so your Field Scan recording will stop and start at
32. odels Insert the SD card with the camera s power switch in the OFF position before beginning to operate the camera Don t insert or remove the SD card when the power switch is in the ON position The Trophy Cam uses a standard SD Secure Digital memory card to save photos jpg format and or videos in avi format SD and SDHC High Capacity cards up to a maximum 32GB capacity are supported High speed SD cards are recommended if you will use the 1280x720 video resolution setting HD Before inserting the SD card into the card slot after opening the camera s front cover please make sure that the write protect switch on the side of the card is off NOT in the Lock position The following describes how to insert and remove the SD card e Insert the SD card into the card slot with its label side upwards see below A click sound indicates that the card is installed successfully If the wrong side of the card is facing up you will not be able to insert it without force there is only one correct way to insert cards If the SD card is not installed correctly the device will not display an SD card icon on the LCD in SETUP mode the SD card icon displayed after switching to SETUP mode will have a lock symbol inside it in it if the card is locked Formatting the SD card by using the Trophy Cam s Format parameter before using it for the first time is recommended especially when a card has been used in other devices see Changi
33. or Fig 1 Connections Video Mic A V Out USB Port Latch DCIn SD Card Slot INSIDE VIEW Cable to Battery Compartment LCD Screen UP Video Bushnell DOWN Photo LEFT MENU OK Replay Power Mode Switch RIGHT Shot Fig 2 Button and Switch Guide INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND SD CARD Before you begin learning how to use your Trophy Cam you will first need to install a set of batteries and insert an SD card Although that may only take you a minute there are some important notes about both batteries and SD cards you should be aware of so please take the time to read the following directions and cautions Loading Batteries After opening the two latches on the right side of the Trophy Cam you will see that the Trophy Cam has eight or twelve battery slots depending on your model For maximum battery life you should install a full set of batteries The Trophy Cam may also be operated by just four batteries installed in the first slots only starting on the top or left see photos Battery life will be shorter with 4 batteries but the camera will operate normally Whether you use 4 or a full set be sure to insert each battery with correct polarity negative or flat end against the long spring of each battery slot Bushnell recommends using a full set of new lithium AA Energizer brand or alkaline AA batteries NiMh Rechargeable batteries are not recommended as the lower voltage they produce can cause op
34. ra secure the DC In plug firmly in place 2 Ants can be attracted by low level electronic vibrations and enter through any gaps between the exterior and interior of the camera Make sure the DC In plug is securely attached Field Scan Time Lapse not working properly 1 Make sure that the stop and start times of Field Scan A and B do not overlap for example do not set the start time of B to 8AM if the stop time of A is 10AM 2 When using Field Scan in video mode the smallest interval time available is 5 min to avoid potential overheating of the batteries and electronic components which could cause operational failure or damage to the camera In still photo mode a 1 min Interval can be set Difficulty removing the batteries Before removing the batteries from the Trophy Cam you can simply remove the battery compartment insert bar by grasping it in the middle and lifting out This will give you easier access to the batteries After removing them you can replace the battery compartment insert bar by inserting one side into the battery compartment wall and flexing the insert until you can place the second side of the bar into the opposite wall of the battery compartment Make sure that the bar is seated securely The bar should be inserted with the text numbers printed on the insert facing correctly up so that you can read them Make sure that the insert bar is inserted correctly inside the battery compartment before replacing b
35. reates larger files that take up more of the SD card capacity fills up faster The default 640x480 is VGA video in standard 4 3 format The 1280x720 setting provides widescreen format HD video Using high speed SD cards SanDisk Ultra or Extreme series or similar is recommended if you will use the 1280x720 video setting Parameter Video Length only affects video clips in Video or Hybrid modes Settings Bold default 10S second default with 60S to5S possible range 10S second default with a 60M minute to1S second range of settings available 60M 1M are set in one minute increments 595 15 set second increments Description Sets length per captured video clip Settings begin with 10 second default when parameter is first selected After stepping down to 5S video length settings start over at 60S Selects the length of time that the camera will wait until it responds to any additional triggers from the PIR after an animal is first detected and remains within the sensor s range During this user set ignore triggers interval the camera will not capture photos videos This prevents the card from filling up with too many redundant images Settings begin with 10 second default when parameter is first selected Note after setting down past 15 settings start over at 60M 20 Parameter Sensor Level NV Night Vision Shutter Camera
36. s Set the Camera Model to 24 HR if Start 17 30 you are setting both day and night start and or stop Stop 19 00 times in Field Scan Interval 15M These settings would cause the camera to capture a photo or video if the camera is set to that mode once every 15 minutes beginning at 6 AM until the Field Scan A recording block stops at 8 00 AM Later that day the camera would again take a photo or video every 15 minutes between 5 30 PM and 7 00 PM during Field Scan time block B The next day the camera would again record an image or video once every 15 minutes between 6 00 and 8 00 AM and between 5 30 and 15 16 7 00 PM No Field Scan recording would occur from 8AM to 5 30PM or from 7PM to 6AM Remember Field Scan recording is independent of normal triggers due to animal activity even if no animals enter the IR sensor coverage zone an image or video will still be captured every 15 minutes during the block s of time If an animal triggers the camera in between the 15 minute intervals it will be recorded same as it would if you had setup the camera with Field Scan turned Off Note Field Scan settings of frequent intervals and or long periods between start and stop time can reduce battery life Field Scan Start 0 Step 1 setField Step2 selectField Step 3 set Field Scan Mode to Scan A press Scan A Stop amp Start Steps 4 amp 5 are optional only required if you want
37. s or Canada please contact your local dealer for applicable warranty information In Europe you may also contact Bushnell at Bushnell Germany GmbH European Service Centre Mathias Br ggen Str 80 D 50827 K ln GERMANY Tel 49 221 995568 0 Fax 49 221 995568 20 This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from country to country 2012 Bushnell Outdoor Products Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer 37 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on
38. small details in different areas of the photo Press OK at anytime to exit and return to the full view Press the RIGHT Shot key to play a video If Video Sound was set 27 to On in the Setup Menu you should hear audio from the speaker during playback Push MENU to delete an image Image delete mode works as described below To exit image review mode press the OK key Reviewing Images on an External Video Monitor A TV monitor can also be used to play back pictures or videos from the device Connect a TV monitor or a viewing device such as a digital picture frame that has a standard composite video input RCA jack to the Trophy Cam s A N Out mini jack using the supplied cable Then Put the power switch in SETUP mode switch to OFF first Press the OK key The most recently captured image will be shown on the video monitor For video clips Cable from press the SHOT RIGHT key to start playing press A V Out again to stop Press the UP key for the previous photo or video and the DOWN key for the next one When viewing images the total number of all images in the SD card and the index of the displaying image are shown in the center of LCD and at the bottom of the video monitor respectively Press the OK key to return to live preview state SETUP mode when playback is finished Reviewing Images by Connecting the Camera to a Computer You can always unmount the entire camera from the tree and
39. system format 16 Normally FAT16 is recommended unless you have another image viewer that uses FAT12 or FAT32 format Deleting Photos or Videos If you see a photo or video during playback on the LCD or video monitor that you want to delete it can be done easily without leaving SETUP mode Press the MENU key You will see the first Delete screen which lets you selects the option to delete only the currently displayed photo video or all photos videos see below Highlight the Delete Current or Delete All option then press OK Next select Yes and press OK to erase only the last displayed photo or video if you selected Delete Current or every photo and video file on the card if you selected Delete All or select and press to cancel the operation without deleting any files NOTE after deleting a picture or a video file the deleted files can t be restored It is also possible to delete all files from the card by using the Format parameter see pg 21 2 Delete Current Delete Current Delete All 29 DOWNLOADING THE PHOTOS VIDEOS To download your photos videos to a PC or Mac first make sure the Trophy Cam power switch is in the OFF position Connect the supplied cable to the camera s USB port then directly to main USB port on your computer do not use front panel keyboard USB ports or unpowered hubs The Trophy Cam will be recognized as a standard USB Mass Storage
40. the correct times of day 1 Move the main switch to SETUP then press MENU 2 Keep pressing the RIGHT key stepping through the Setup Menu until you reach Field Scan 3 Press the UP key to select On and press OK Step 1 pg 16 You will see A representing the first block of time you can define a second block of time later in the day B can also be setup if you wish Press OK Step 2 This takes you to the screen to set Start and Stop times which determines the clock times when the first block of Field Scan recording will begin and end for each day You can set these times to the exact hour and minute you want for a recording window that lasts anywhere from just a minute to a full 24 hours 4 Set the Start and Stop times beginning with the Start hour using the UP DOWN keys to change the setting Step 3 The hour setting is based on a 24 hour clock with 00 hours midnight 12 hours noon 23 hrs 11PM etc To move to the next setting press the RIGHT key change the minute for the Start time with UP DOWN then on to the hour and minute settings for the Stop time 14 5 N After you finish setting the Stop minutes press OK to confirm your settings for the first block of Field Scan recording If desired you can create a second block of time by pressing the DOWN key to select B Step 4 then press OK and follow the same process to set Start and Stop times for Field Scan block B
41. to select any parameter and change its setting The name of the parameter and its current setting will be shown on the LCD Pressing the RIGHT or LEFT key scrolls to the next or previous parameter RIGHT key to move on to the next parameter and LEFT key to go back to the previous parameter and pressing the UP or DOWN key lets you select a different setting for the currently displayed parameter Once you have selected your preferred new setting for a parameter press the OK button to save the new setting actually change it When you are finished changing the settings of one or more parameters press MENU again to exit the SETUP menu MENU can also be pressed anytime you want to cancel changing a parameter s setting after a new setting has been selected but OK has not been pressed yet After setting the parameters to your preferences be sure to move the switch to ON to begin actually taking photos or videos No images will be captured if the switch is left in the SETUP position unless you press the RIGHT Shot key after exiting the menu in fact the camera will power off automatically after a few seconds with no key pressed Color Viewer vs Standard Display Models There is a slight difference in how the settings for a parameter are shown between the two different types of Trophy Cam models On the color LCD display model 119577 all the available settings for the currently displayed parameter are shown on one screen with a checkmark n
42. to set up a second block of Field Scan ding with l l different stop and Step 4 opt select Field Step 5 opt set Field start times Scan press OK Scan B Stop amp Start Note the Interval Setting sets the timing between each j image for both Field Scan A and B Step 6 select Field Step 7 set Field recording blocks Scan Interval Scan Interval The SETUP Menu Parameters and Settings List w Descriptions Parameter Settings Bold default Camera Video Hybrid Image Size only affects still photos in Camera or Hybrid modes 3M Pixel 5M Pixel 8M Pixel Image Format only affects still photos format for video is tied to Video Size Full Screen Wide Screen Capture Number only affects still photos in Camera or Hybrid modes Description Selects whether still photos or video clips are captured when the camera is triggered Hybrid mode combines both Camera and Video so a still photo and a video clip are both captured for each trigger Selects resolution for still photos from 3 to 8 megapixels Higher resolution produces better quality photos but creates larger files that take up more of the SD card capacity fills up faster 5M is a good compromise between quality and file size Selects 4 3 Fullscreen like old TV sets or 16 9 Widescreen like new flat TVs aspect ratio for still photos If you like to view your photos on
43. u can download a free version of the DivX player from http www divx com 30 TROUBLESHOOTING FAQ Camera takes continuous images of no subject A camera has what is known as a false trigger if the PIR sensor thinks that there is motion and heat in front of the camera lens when there is no subject in the image These False Triggers are the result of placing the camera in an environment where there is motion associated with tree branches creating motion in front of the camera or an area where there is high heat in the foreground and any motion from wind could set off the camera Setting a camera up over water is also a potential cause for this issue To remedy this situation 1 2 Try moving the camera to an area that does not have any of these is sues or try changing the sensor level on the menu settings If the camera continues to take images when there is no subject in them try placing the camera in an inside environment and aiming at a location where there is no motion If the camera continues to show issues then there is probably an electronic component issue If this is the case please contact our customer service to send the camera back for repair Battery life is shorter than expected 1 Battery life will vary with operating temperature and the number of images taken over time Typically the Trophy Cam will be able to capture several thousand images before the batteries die Check to make sure you hav
44. u have backed up any important files first as formatting will erase all previous files In some cases other devices may change the formatting of the SD card so that it will not work properly with the Trophy Cam Camera won t power up 1 2 Make sure that you have installed at least 4 batteries the required minimum in the battery compartment starting at the top filling battery spaces 1 4 with no gaps Bushnell recommends using a full set of 8 or 12 Energizer Lithium AA batteries in your Trophy Cam the max capacity for your model Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly observing proper polarity Always place the negative flat end of each battery in contact with the spring side of its slot inside the camera After moving the switch from Off to Setup or make sure that the switch is correctly in position to ensure the proper mode avoid positions between two modes Do not move the switch directly from On to Setup always move the switch all the way down to first then back up to Setup Still Photo and or Video Quality Problems 1 Night photos or videos appear too dark 32 a Check the battery indicator icon to see if battery power is full The flash will stop operating near the end of the battery life b You will get the best results when the subject is within the ideal flash range no farther than 45 14m from the camera or 60
45. unted and activated your Trophy Cam you will of course be eager to return later and review the images it has captured for you There are several different ways this can be done Reviewing Images Directly From the SD Card This is the most popular method of viewing images Since unmounting the camera and taking it to your computer isn t very convenient you may find it easier to just take the card out By removing the SD card swapping it for a new empty card if you like and taking it to your home or campsite to view the images by using an SD card reader user supplied connected to your computer some computers and TVs have a built in SD card slot you can leave the camera in place ready to capture more images Once connected the card reader works the same way as described below please read that section if you have any problem finding your files Reviewing Images on the Trophy Cam Color LCD Model 119577 only Putthe power switch in SETUP mode switch to OFF first Push the OK Replay key to enter image review mode e Ifyou are in still photo mode you ll see the still photo review screen If you are in video mode you ll see the video review screen Use the UP DOWN keys to scroll through your photos or videos A zoom feature is available for still photos first press the LEFT key then use the UP DOWN keys to zoom in or out After zooming in you can then press OK and use the UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT keys to move around and examine
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