Bushnell 119628C manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model#: 119628C 03-14[...]

IMPOR T ANT NOTE Congratulations on your purchase of one of the best trail cameras on the market! Bushnell is very proud of this little unit and we are sure you will be pleased with it as well. W e 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 complet[...]

3 INTRODUCTION About the T rophy Cam The Bushnell T rophy Cam is a digit al scouting camera. It can be triggered by any movement of game in a location, detected by a highly sensitive Passive Infra-Red (PI R) motion sensor, and then take high quality pictures (up to 8M P still photos), or video clips. The T rophy Cam consumes very little power (less[...]

4 P ARTS AND CONTROLS The T rophy Cam provides the following connections for external devices: US B port, SD card slot, TV Out, and external D C power in ( Fig. 1) . A 3-way power switch is used to select the main operating modes: OFF , S ETU P , and ON ( Fig. 2) . A control key interface with six keys is primarily used in SETU P mode to select ope[...]

5 LE D I R Flash Motion/ Low Battery Indicator Lens Lock Hole PI R Sensor FRONT VI EW T ripod Socket DC in Cover Plug V ideo Mic Fig . 1: Connections US B Port SD Card Slot DC In TV Out V ideo Mic P ARTS AND CONTROLS[...]

6 INST ALLING THE BA TTERIES AND SD CARD Before you begin learning how to use your T rophy Cam , you will first need to install a set of batteries and insert an S D card. Although that may only take you a minute, there are some important notes about both batteries and S D cards you should be aware of, so please take the time to read the following [...]

7 If both an external power source is connected and batteries are installed, the T rophy Cam will be powered by the external power source. W hen the batteries become weak, the low-battery indicator LE D will glow blue, indicating the batteries should be changed ( pg 5, “F ront View” ). Inserting the SD Card The T rophy Cams have 32M B internal [...]

8 USING THE TROPHY CAM Once you’ve prepared your T rophy Cam by properly installing batteries and an SD card, you could simply t ake 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[...]

9 videos automatically (according to its current parameter settings) when it is triggered by the PI R sensor’s detection of activity in the area it covers. Y ou can either move the power switch directly from OFF to O N mode, or stop at the SETU P position first to change one or more settings, then move the switch to ON after you have finished d[...]

10 Fig. 3 : SETU P Information Screen 4 4 Still Photo Mode Time Stamp Field Scan On # of Photos T aken Remaining Photo Capacity Date:Month-Day- Y ear Battery Level Image Size (Resolution) SD Card Status Time Hour:Minute:Second Camera (Still Photo) Mode Video Mode Video Sound On Video Resolution Available Video Recording Time Video Mode[...]

11 USING THE SETUP MENU TO CHANGE SETTINGS The main purpose of the SETU P mode is to allow you to change the settings of the camera’s parameters (15 different ones are available) so your T rophy Cam operates exactly the way you want it to. Y ou will do this by entering the SETU P Menu and pressing the keys below the L C D display , which will sho[...]

12 Parameter Display The settings for a parameter are shown on the display as follows: Only one setting is displayed at a time, starting with the current setting for the parameter when it is first selected ( Fig. 4a ). T o c hange the setting, use the UP/DOWN keys to display the new setting you want ( Fig. 4b ), then press OK to “Execute” (mak[...]

13 EXAMPLES-Changing the Settings of Some Common Parameters Following this page, you will find tables listing all of the parameters found in the S ETU P 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 [...]

14 Field Scan 2x with Live T rigger Feature Field Scan is a revolutionary new feature for the Bushnell T rophy Cam , which allows you to monitor your food plots or field edges with time lapse images or video. W hen set to “On” , the T rophy Cam will take a photo (or record a video clip) automatically at your choice of intervals (for example, o[...]

15 Note: avoid any "overlap" of Field Scan A & B recording blocks when setting their start and stop times, to assure correct operation. 5. 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 DOW N [...]

16 5:30 and 7:00 P M. No Field Scan recording would occur from 8AM to 5:30P M, or from 7PM to 6AM. Remember, Field Scan recording is independent of normal triggers due to animal activity–even if no animals enter the I R sensor coverage zone, an image or video will still be captured every 15 minutes during the block(s) of time. If an animal trigge[...]

17 Parameter Settings (Bold=default) Description Mode Camera or V ideo Selects whether still photos or video clips are captured when the camera is triggered. Image Size (only aects still photos) 5M Pixel , 8M Pixel, 3M Pixel Selects resolution for still photos from 3 to 8 megapixels. Higher resolution produces better quality photos, but creates [...]

18 Parameter Settings (Bold=default) Description Interval 10S (second) default, with a 60M (minute) to1S (second) range of settings available. (60M-1M are set in one minute increments, 59S-1S are set in one second increments) Selects the length of time that the camera will “wait” until it responds to any additional triggers from the PI R after [...]

19 Parameter Settings (Bold=default) Description Format Execute 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, press MENU ( or select NO then pr[...]

20 Parameter Settings (Bold=default) Description Field Scan On, Off (After On is selected): “A” Start/Stop, “B” Start/Stop, Interval T urns Field Scan (Time Lapse) record- ing mode on/off. W hen activated, Field Scan forces the camera to take photos or videos even when it is not triggered by a nearby live animal, useful for constant monitor[...]

21 USING THE COORDINA TE INPUT SCREEN 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 . Y ou can enter a nearby str[...]

22 Fig. 5 : Attaching the Belt 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 T rophy Cam for scouting game or other outdoor applications, you must [...]

23 Using the tripod socket : T he 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. T wo optional mounting accessories, a “Bear S afe” metal camera box (model # 119653C) and Deluxe T ree Bracket (model# 119652C) are also available-please see your Bushnel[...]

24 Before leaving the camera unattended, please check for the follo wing: • 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) switc h off? • Is the Power switc h in the ON position? (do not[...]

25 • Press the UP key for the previous photo or video and the D OW N key for the next one. W hen viewing images, the tot al number of all images in the SD card and the index of the displaying image are shown in the center of L CD and at the bottom of the video monitor respectively. • Press the OK key to return to live preview state ( S ETU P mo[...]

26 • Press the MENU key. Y ou 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 “Y es” and press OK to erase only the last displaye[...]

27 DOWNLOADING THE PHOTOS/VIDEOS T o download your photos/videos to a P C or Mac*, first make sure the T rophy Cam power switch is in the OFF position. Connect a USB cable to the camera’s U SB port, then directly to a main U S B port on your computer-do not use front panel/keyboard US B ports or unpowered “hubs” . The T rophy Cam will be reco[...]

28 Camera takes continuous images of no subject A camera has what is known as a “false trigger” if the PI R sensor thinks that there is motion and heat in front of the camera lens when there is no subject in the image. These “False T riggers” are the result of placing the camera in an environment where there is motion associated with tree b[...]

29 3. Make sure that the camera power switc h is in the “On ” position and not in the “Off” or “Setup” modes. 4. Make sure that you are using a good quality SD card in your camera. Bushnell recommends SanDisk ® SD Cards up to 32G B . 5. If the SD card has its write protect switch in the loc k position, the camera will not take images. [...]

30 2. 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. Y ou will get the best results when the subject is within the ideal flash range, no closer than 10?[...]

31 4. T ry to avoid setting the camera up on small trees that are prone to being moved by strong winds. 5. Remove any limbs whic h are right in front of the camera lens. PIR Sensor LED Flashes/Doesn’ t Flash 1. W hen the camera is in the “Setup” mode, a special LE D on the front of the camera will flash when it senses motion. This is for set[...]

32 Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix battery types-use ALL lithium or AL L alk aline. Rechar geable batteries are not recommended. Moisture or Ants Inside Camera 1. T o ensure humidity or rain is kept out of the camera, secure the DC In plug firmly in place. 2. Ants can be attracted by low level electronic vibrations, and enter through [...]

33 Image Sensor 5 Megapixel Color CM OS Maximum Pixel Size 284 8x2136 (6 M P) Lens F = 3.1; FO V=5 0°; Auto I R-Cut-Remove (at night) I R-Flash Range 36’-45’ (12m-15m) Display Screen Std B&W Display: 24x32mm(1.5”) Memory Card SD or S DH C Card, Maximum capacity 32G B Internal RAM 32MB Picture Size 8M P = 3264x24 48; 5M P = 25 92x194 4; 3[...]

34 Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Y our Bushnell® product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year after the date of purchase. In the event of a defect under this warranty , we will, at our option, repair or replace the product,[...]

35 FCC COMPLIANCE ST A TEMENT 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 dev[...]

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