INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model#: 119873C 11-15
IMPORTANT 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. 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.
INTRODUCTION About the Trophy Cam HD Aggressor The Bushnell Trophy Cam HD Aggressor 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 14MP still photos), or video clips. The Trophy Cam HD Aggressor consumes very little power (less than 0.25 mA) in a stand-by (surveillance) state.
• 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 1080p HD Video with Audio, 0.
Video Mic ARD LED IR Flash Lens Motion/ Low Battery Indicator DC in Lock Cover Plug Hole Light Sensor Tripod Socket Fig. 1: Connections PIR Sensor Latch SD Card Slot USB Port FRONT VIEW Video Mic INSIDE VIEW DC In Cable to Battery Compartment LCD Screen UP/Video DOWN/Photo LEFT MENU OK Power/Mode Switch ON SETUP OFF RIGHT/Shot Fig.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND SD CARD Before you begin learning how to use your Trophy Cam HD Aggressor, you will first need to install a set of batteries and insert an SD card.
Inserting the SD Card The Trophy Cam HD Aggressor has 32MB of internal memory, which can hold only about 18 photos (@ 8MP 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 models. Insert the SD card (with the camera’s power switch in the OFF position) before beginning to operate the camera.
USING THE Trophy Cam HD Aggressor Once you’ve prepared your Trophy Cam HD Aggressor 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.
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 HD Aggressor with the help of its built-in LCD.
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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 (19 different ones are available!) so your Trophy Cam HD Aggressor 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.
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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 change their settings, you should be able to dive right in, find the parameter(s) you want, and setup the camera to suit your preferences.
Field Scan 2x with Live Trigger Feature Field Scan is a revolutionary new feature for the Bushnell Trophy Cam HD Aggressor, which allows you to monitor your food plots or field edges with time lapse images or video. When set to “On”, the Trophy Cam HD Aggressor 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.
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" (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. 6.
minutes during the block(s) of time. If an animal triggers the camera “in between” the 15 minute intervals, it will be recorded. Note: Field Scan settings of frequent intervals and/or long periods between start and stop time can reduce battery life.
The SETUP Menu – Parameters and Settings List w/Descriptions Parameter Settings Description (Bold=default) Mode Camera, Video, Hybrid 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. Image Size (only affects still photos in Camera or Hybrid modes) 3M Pixel, 8M Pixel, 14M Pixel Selects resolution for still photos from 3 to 14 megapixels.
Parameter Settings Description (Bold=default) LED Control (Multi-Flash feature) Low, Medium, High Controls how many LED lamps fire when images are taken in low light. “High”= all 36 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.
Parameter Settings Description (Bold=default) Video Length (only affects video clips in Video or Hybrid modes) 10S (second) default, with 60S to 5S possible range 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. Note: when IR LED Control setting is “High” (default), videos at night are limited to 15 seconds maximum length to prevent overheating.
Parameter Settings Description (Bold=default) 22 Sensor Level Low, Normal, High, Auto 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.
Parameter Settings Description (Bold=default) Time Stamp Off, On Select “On” if you want the date & 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.
Parameter Settings Description (Bold=default) Coordinate Input 24 Off, On See "Using the Setup Menu Input Screens" 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 “pushpin” on Google Earth maps when reviewing a folder full of photos from multiple cameras, or use other “geotag” capable software (Picassa, etc).
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" & "B", also between "j" & "k") 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.
MOUNTING and POSITIONING the Trophy Cam HD Aggressor 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 HD Aggressor 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 HD Aggressor on a sturdy tree with a diameter of about 6 in. (15cm).
Another socket, on the back of the camera, is also provided for accessory mounting devices. Two optional mounting accessories, a “Bear Safe” Metal Box (model#119754C) and Deluxe Tree Bracket (model#119652C) are availableplease see your Bushnell dealer or website for more details. Note: an accessory solar panel supplemental power source (#119756C) is also available - please visit www.bushnell.com for more information.
environment and your subject, the farther the possible sensing distance. The average sensing distance is about 45 ft. 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? • Is the Power switch in the ON position? (do not leave it in SETUP).
Reviewing Images by Connecting the Camera to a Computer You can always unmount the entire camera from the tree and connect its USB port to a computer-it will be recognized as a “removable disk”, without the need to install any drivers or software.
DOWNLOADING THE PHOTOS/VIDEOS To download your photos/videos to a PC or Mac*, first make sure the Trophy Cam HD Aggressor power switch is in the OFF position. Connect a USB cable to the camera’s USB port, then directly to a main USB port on your computer-do not use front panel/keyboard USB ports or unpowered “hubs”. See pg. 29 for more detail. The Trophy Cam HD Aggressor will be recognized as a standard “USB Mass Storage” device (this may take several seconds the first time you connect it).
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.
2. Check the batteries to make sure that they are new alkaline or lithium AA batteries. See note above about short battery life. 3. Make sure that the camera power switch 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 32GB (Ultra® or Extreme® series for HD video) . 5. If the SD card has its write protect switch in the lock position, the camera will not take images. 6.
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.
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. c. When LED Control is set to "High" and camera is in Video mode, the maximum available video length is 15 seconds to avoid potential overheating of batteries and/or electronic components. Date/Time Stamp not appearing on images Make sure that the “Time Stamp” parameter is set to “On”. Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest 1.
2. LCD screen shows a faint black line after turning from “Setup” to “On”. 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 Make sure that you have installed the SD card correctly.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 36 Maximum Pixel Size 4416 x 3312 (14 MP) Lens F = 3.1; FOV=45°; Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at night) IR-Flash Range Selectable (Low/Med/High), up to 100ft/30m max. Display Screen Monochrome Display: 21x30mm(1.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your 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, 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 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.
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