INSTRUCTION MANUAL VIDEO Model#s: 119676C / 119677C / 119678C 05-14
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 The Bushnell Trophy Cam HD 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 8MP still photos), or video clips. The Trophy Cam HD consumes very little power (less than 0.25 mA) in a stand-by (surveillance) state.
Especially useful for those who setup multiple Trophy Cam HDs 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.
ARD LED IR Flash Video Mic Lens Motion/ Low Battery Indicator Light Sensor DC in Cover Plug Lock Hole PIR Sensor Tripod Socket Fig. 1: Connections Latch Video Mic USB Port FRONT VIEW DC In INSIDE VIEW SD Card Slot 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, you will first need to install a set of batteries and insert an SD card.
Inserting the SD Card The Trophy Cam HD has 32MB of internal memory, which can hold only about 20 photos (@ 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 models. 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.
USING THE Trophy Cam HD Once you’ve prepared your Trophy Cam HD 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.
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 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 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, 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 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.
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 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).
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.
The SETUP Menu – Parameters and Settings List w/Descriptions Parameter Settings Description (Bold=default) 18 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, 5M Pixel, 8M Pixel, Selects resolution for still photos from 3 to 8 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 33 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. Interval 10S (second) default, with a 60M (minute) to1S (second) range of settings available.
Parameter Settings Description (Bold=default) 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) 22 Format Execute (followed by an additional No/Yes step) 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 press OK) to exit without formatting.
Parameter Settings Description (Bold=default) Field Scan On, Off (After On is selected): “A” Start/Stop, “B” Start/Stop, Interval Turns Field Scan (Time Lapse) recording mode on/off. When 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 monitoring of an area that might be far away from the camera.
Parameter Settings Description (Bold=default) 24 Video Sound (only affects video clips in Video or Hybrid modes) On, Off Select “On” to record audio along with the video when the camera is set to video mode (saved file sizes will be slightly larger). Default Set Cancel, Execute Select “Execute” and press OK to restore all parameters to the original factory default settings.
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 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 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 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 camera box (#119657C for 119676C/119677C, #119658C for 119678C) and Deluxe Tree Bracket (# 119652C fits all 3 camera models) are also available-please see your Bushnell dealer or website for more details. Note: an accessory solar panel (#119656C) supplemental power source is also available - please visit www.bushnell.com for more information.
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 writeprotection (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. When using a PC (or Mac*) to view photos (or video clips*), first connect the device to the computer with the supplied USB cable.
DOWNLOADING THE PHOTOS/VIDEOS To download your photos/videos to a PC or Mac*, first make sure the Trophy Cam HD power switch is in the OFF position. Connect the supplied cable to the camera’s USB port, then directly to a main USB port on your computerdo not use front panel/keyboard USB ports or unpowered “hubs”. The Trophy Cam HD 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. 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. Check the “Sensor Level” (PIR sensitivity) parameter setting. For 2. 3. 4. 5. warm temperature conditions, set the Sensor Level to “High” and for cold weather use, set the sensor for “Low”.
3. Screen comes on but then powers off 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.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 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 Monochrome Display: 24x32mm(1.5”) Memory Card SD or SDHC Card, Maximum capacity 32GB Internal RAM 32MB Picture Size 8MP = 3264x2448; 5MP = 2592x1944; 3MP = 1920x1440 Video Size PIR sensitivity Operation Response Time 0.2 second Triggering Interval 1 sec. - 60 min.
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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