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Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell® Digital Trail Scout™ Camera! This trail camera is designed to record the activity of wildlife game in the outdoors with its still image and movie modes and weatherproof, rugged construction. This instruction manual is designed to maximize your understanding of how the camera operates. Bushnell Digital Trail Scout Features (All Models) One of the most revolutionary advances in scouting technology to date, the Bushnell Digital trail Scout delivers.
DIGITAL TRAIL SCOUT MODELS 119835—Trail Scout 5.0MP Great images and scouting technology at a great value. This camera will sense deer and other game as far out as 45 feet with its passive infrared sensor. Low-battery indicator lights when battery life drops below 25%. Motion LED lights when activity is detected by the sensor in regular imaging mode and during setup mode for aiming. Weatherproof. Video Movie mode with audio. Selectable Lo/Med/Hi Resolution (2MP/3MP/ 5MP*).
Digital Trail Scout Specifications Image Sensor 1/2” CMOS sensor with 3.0 million (119835) or 5.0 million pixels (119907/119937). “Hi” res setting captures images with 5MP (119835) or 7MP (119937/119907) resolution via software processing Lens F/3.5, effective focal length 42mm. Sight range: 45 degrees Flash High power electronic Xenon Flash or Infrared 24-lamp LED array. Range: 45 ft. PIR Sensor Low noise, high sensitivity passive infrared sensor.
119835 Flash PIR Motion LED Low Battery LED Camera Lens Infrared 119937/119907 LED Array Standard Flash Camera Lens PIR Keylock Motion LED SD Card Slot Low Battery LED Laser Pointer Keylock SD Card Slot Game Call Volume Parts Guide Trail Scout 2008 Models 119835+16 6 3/4/08 12:05:26 AM
Switch and Setup Description 119835 Control Panel Up/Down/Enter K1 K2 Switch #/Function UP CENTER DOWN K1 (Operating Mode) On Setup Off K2 (Image Mode) Still - Movie K3 (Resolution)* Hi (5MP) Med (3MP) Lo (2MP) K4 (Camera Delay) 2 minutes 1 minute 30 seconds K3 K4 119937/119907 Control Panel Up/Down/Enter K1 K2 Switch Position/Setting K3 K4 K5 Switch Position/Setting Switch #/Function UP CENTER DOWN K1 (Operating Mode) On Setup Off K2 (Image Mode) Still - Movie K3 (Fl
Setup Guide NOTE (Models 119937/119907 Only) : THE LASER POINTER IS ACTIVATED IN THE SET- UP MODE. DO NOT PERMIT THE LASER POINTER TO BE DIRECTED TOWARD ANYONE’S EYES, TO AVOID POTENTIAL EYE INJURY. Before beginning the setup, insert 4 “D” size alkaline batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. If you will be using the optional solar panel accessory, be sure to use rechargeable NiMh batteries only. 1.
Setup Guide (cont.) (1) SET DATE: When the LCD shows Set Date, press the ENTER key to modify the date. Press Up or Down button to select 1-12 then press the ENTER button to Set Date confirm the two digit month. The cursor will then move to the day. 09/18/04 Press Up or Down button to select 1-31 then press ENTER to confirm the two digit day. Then the cursor will move to the year. Press Up or Down button to select 0-99,then press ENTER to confirm the two digit year.
(4) SET PASSWORD (cont.): Password Yes New Pswd 0000 Password None Setup Guide (cont.) The LCD will show [Password Yes]. To change the password, press Enter. If you do not want to set a password, you can press the Up or Down key to select NO. If you selected YES, the LCD shows [New Pswd]. Press the Up or Down key to select the first password digit of 0-9. Press ENTER to confirm, the cursor will move to the next digit to the right.
Setup Guide (cont.) Sound Off (6) SELECT SOUND (119907/119937 only): When the LCD shows SOUND, press the ENTER key to select from the list of 8 different game calls (note that the game call module must be installed for the sound to be audible-see “Attaching the Game Call Module” near the end of this manual). Press the Up or Down button to find the desired game call, then press the ENTER button to confirm the call selection.
2. K2 – Image Mode Switch (STILL / MOVIE): Setup Guide (cont.) Set K2 to either of these settings: (UP) STILL Photo Mode: Image resolution is determined by the setting of the RES switch, and photos are stored in JPG format. (DOWN) MOVIE Mode: The camera can record a 15 second movie, the file format is AVI with audio. NOTE: On model# 119835, using MOVIE mode at night will result in dark videos, as the xenon (standard) flash does not function in MOVIE mode.
4. K3 (Model 119835) – (Hi/Med/Lo) RESOLUTION: K4 (Model 119937/119907)– (Hi/Med/Lo) RESOLUTION: Setup Guide (cont.) The Trail Scout has three still photo resolution options: (a) Hi: Still photos are taken at the highest (interpolated) resolution setting, 5MP (119835) or 7MP (119937/119907). Use this setting if you plan to make large prints from your photos, or anytime photo quality is a higher priority than photo storage space (higher resolution photos generate larger size files).
glossary PIR—Passive Infrared Sensor. Senses motion like typical security motion detector. Requires infrared energy (heat) in addition to motion to trip sensor to assure detection of live animals. Event—Any time that the PIR senses motion it counts it as an event. Events are recorded to the SD card in a text file. Events are recorded continuously during operation. Image—A digital picture recorded on the SD Card when motion is sensed. Images are taken at the desired delay between images.
Other Setup Notes 1. SD CARD SLOT The unit has a standard SD Card slot. You must push the SD Card in with the SD Card label facing the Bushnell logo into the SD card slot. Pushing it again will release the SD card, and then you can remove the SD card from the SD card slot. Insertion or removal of SD card is only recommended when the unit is in the “OFF” position, as data can be lost or files corrupted if a card is removed while storage is in progress with the unit powered on. 2.
Other Setup Notes (cont.) 3. LASER POINTER (Models 119937/119907 Only) The 119937/119907 Trail Scout camera has a Laser pointer. When you mount the unit on a tree or any other fixed surface and cannot sight from behind the Game Camera, you can use the Laser Pointer to align the unit. NOTE: LASER LIGHT IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO THE EYES. THE LASER POINTER IS ACTIVATED IN THE SET-UP MODE. DO NOT PERMIT THE LASER POINTER TO BE DIRECTED TOWARD ANYONE’S EYES TO AVOID POTENTIAL EYE INJURY. 4.
Other Setup Notes (cont.
ABOUT THE INCLUDED MOUNTING BRACKETS Trail Scout Ratcheting Bracket Installation Tips A total of 4 brackets are included with all new Trail Scouts (Model#s 119835/119907/119937): (1) “T” bracket that mounts to the back of the camera (1) Ratcheting bracket (see photo) (2) Tree brackets. The two tree brackets are intended to allow the user to attach brackets to trees in two different locations, making it easier to move a single camera between the two positions.
Using The Digital Trail Scout 1. MOUNTING (Using the “T” bracket and a standard tree bracket): Mount the trail camera on the tree as shown below. 1. Screw bracket A to the tree. 2. Bolt bracket B on the back of the trail camera. 3. Match bracket B up to bracket A. 4. Then, hang bracket B over bracket A. 5. Finally, insert the padlock and lock when setup is completed. B For extra security, you can use the included cable to wrap around the tree trunk as well. 1.
Using the Trail Scout (cont.) 2. Power ON and Setup Switch Summary: Turn the knob 90°counterclockwise and open the front cover. Set the K1 to ON position, Input correct Password. Default password is “0000”. (If the password is entered incorrectly 3 times, the unit will be powered off automatically. If you want to power ON again you must set K1 back to OFF and then set K1 to ON) The LCD will display current IMAGE&EVENT counter. You can press the Up or Down key to see the DATE, TIME, NAME.
Using the Trail Scout (cont.) Game Call Descriptions (Model 119907/119937 Only) 1. Grunt-Whitetail deer grunt. Will attract whitetail bucks to an area to investigate what other “buck” is in their territory. 2. Cow Call-Female elk communication call. Will attract elk, especially male bull elk, to the area. 3. Bugle-Male bull elk communication call. Will attract other bull elk to an area to investigate what other “bull” is in their territory. 4. Antler-Whitetail buck fighting sounds.
Attaching the Game Call Module (Models 119907 and 119937 only) Attaching Game Call Module (remove the plastic plug covering the connection pins by sliding it up first) Game Call Module Attached 22 Trail Scout 2008 Models 119835+122 22 3/4/08 12:05:30 AM
The (Optional) Solar Panel (Compatible with models 119835, 119907 & 119937) Solar Panel Input Jack Solar Panel (Optional Accessory) WARNING: Do not use the solar panel unless rechargeable (“D” size type NiMh) batteries have been installed. Using the solar panel with alkaline or other nonrechargeable batteries may result in damage to the unit, not covered by warranty.
Supplemental Operating Notes • The LCD showing “ENTER SUSPEND” means the system is going to suspend activity (sleep mode to conserve battery power). • After setting K1 to ON, the system will begin working after a two minute delay. If there is no activity sensed in three minutes, the system will go to SUSPEND. When the PIR senses activity, the camera will be activated immediately. • The LCD showing “RESUME” means the system is active.
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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.
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