INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model#: 119900A (for AT&T®) / 119900V (for Verizon™) 12-18
IMPORTANT NOTE Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell Impulse Wireless Cellular Cam! 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 Impulse Wireless Cellular Camera does not seem to be functioning properly or if you are having image quality issues, please check the Troubleshooting and FAQ sections on pages 13-16.
PARTS GUIDE (Camera Exterior) Latch Lens Light Sensor PIR Sensor Infrared LED Flash Array External DC Power Jack (Bushnell Accessories only) Cellular Signal Strength Indicator Microphone Hinge PARTS GUIDE (Camera Interior) Display Screen SD Card Slot Power Switch MENU Button 4 5-way Control Pad w/Arrow Keys
BASIC SETUP STEPS 1. Install the free Bushnell Wireless Trophy Cam app on your smartphone by scanning the QR code on the label inside your camera (also included on the Quick Start Guide), or downloading it from the App Store (iPhone®) or Google Play® (Android®). 2. Open the app, then sign in (if you already have a Bushnell trail cam account), or create a new account (A). 3. Log in, click the Camera icon at the bottom of the screen, then click “+” to add a new camera (B).
tree strap or 1/4”-20 mounting socket. A leveling arm to adjust the camera’s angle is provided near the lower rear of the camera (G). 9. Your Impulse wireless camera is now ready to use. Using the app, you can select if the photos will be sent to your smartphone as soon as each image is captured (to actively monitor an area), or as a batch of photos for your review once per day (to extend battery life).
LED - sets the output level of the infrared LED flash array (number of LEDs that fire), with settings of MED, LOW or HIGH (default is medium). Set to Medium or Low if you are getting overexposed flash photos at night/dim conditions, or have the camera aimed so it captures only nearby animals. 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.
this will reset all parameters to their most commonly used or “generic” settings. VERSION CHECK - displays current firmware versions for diagnostic reference. Select this and press OK to view the firmware version. UPGRADE FIRMWARE - for use when/if firmware revisions for the Impulse become available via the Bushnell website. First, confirm your camera’s current firmware version, using “Version Check” as described above.
Note: Notifications and updates are subject to carrier SMS delays. Bushnell recommends reporting any confirmed instance of theft to your local law enforcement agency. Do not attempt to initiate any physical action or recover the camera yourself by any means, legal or otherwise. SEND TEST IMAGE -allows you to transmit a photo (of whatever the lens is currently aimed at) to your smartphone as a test to confirm cell coverage and connection to the app/website.
and every 15 minutes between 5:30 and 7:00 PM. No Field Scan recording would occur from 8AM to 5:30PM, or from 7PM to 6AM (only “normal” PIR triggered image capture, dependent on your PIR Mode setting if changed from the default “ON”). 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 at the set delay intervals during the block(s) of time.
There are two ways to mount the Impulse Camera: • Using the provided adjustable web belt: Push one end of the belt through the two slots on the back of the Impulse Camera. Thread the end of the strap through the buckle. Fasten the belt securely around the tree trunk by pulling the end of the strap firmly so there is no slack left.
You can now check the area covered by the camera in its current position. 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. The results of your testing will help you find the best placement when mounting and aiming the Impulse Camera. The height away from the ground for placing the device should vary with the animal size appropriately. In general, 3 to 6 feet is preferred.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
5. Photos with streaked subject • In some cases with low lighting conditions and fast moving subjects, the 8MP or 20MP resolution settings may not perform as well as the 5MP or 2MP settings. • If you have multiple images where fast moving subjects produce streaks on the photo, try the 5MP setting instead. • Set “SHUTTER” in the PHOTO menu to “HIGH” to minimize motion blur. 6. Red, green or blue color cast • Under certain lighting conditions, the sensor can become confused resulting in poor color images.
Q: DO I NEED A DATA PLAN FOR EACH CAMERA? A: Each camera needs to be enrolled in a data plan to transmit photos. If one camera runs out of thumbnails before the plan renewal date, the other cameras on the account will share with it. Q: HOW DO I CANCEL OR SUSPEND MY DATA PLAN? A: Log into your account on https://www.wirelesstrophycam.com/ and click on your name/email in the top right corner. From the drop-down menu click on Subscriptions.
Q: WILL THE WIRELESS CAMERA TRANSMIT VIDEOS OR FIELD SCAN IMAGES? A: The Bushnell Impulse camera will transmit field scan images and videos. Q: WILL THE WIRELESS CAMERA TRANSMIT PHOTOS TO MORE THAN ONE CELL PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS? A: Only the phone number/email address entered on the wireless account information will be notified of new images/videos. For multi-person access we recommend using the smartphone application, and a specific email address/password that can be shared with all parties.
Impulse Camera FAQs Q: WHY DOES MY CAMERA SOMETIMES TRANSMIT AN IMAGE LATER THAN WHEN THE IMAGE WAS CAPTURED? A: Due to network conditions, sometimes transmissions can be delayed. This can be due to a temporary decrease in signal strength, weather conditions, or simply the amount of traffic on the network. The camera has a built in troubleshooting mechanism to attempt to resend images at a later time that weren’t successfully transmitted previously, likely at the next trigger or daily check-in.
Q: ARE THE DATE AND TIME SET AUTOMATICALLY BY THE CELLULAR NETWORK? A: The camera will update the date and time information when it checks in with the server. However, manuallly setting the date and time before mounting the camera will ensure they are set and embedded correctly starting with the first captured photo or video.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Lens F = 2.0; FOV=38°; Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at night) IR-Flash Output Level Selectable (Low/Med/High), Range: 100ft/30m Display Screen Monochrome Display: 21x30mm(1.
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.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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