Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 1 What the pros are saying about Cuddeback “Cuddeback takes great pictures, is extremely reliable and the batteries last forever!” “Cuddeback‘s trigger speed is legendary ... it blows the competition away!” Dick Scorzafava – The Radical Bowhunter Jay Gregory – Host, The Wild Outdoors ‘06 Owner’s Manual “Cuddeback saves you time and money. Find the trails the big bucks are on with Cuddeback!” “I see thousands of scouting camera images each year.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 2 ~ 2005 Contest Winner ~ Make sure a bear doesn’t damage your Cuddeback. Use our exclusive Bear Safe! This heavy duty metal cage fits over your Cuddeback and lag-bolts to the tree. Digital Buck Hunt Photo Contest We want to see your images and videos. Prizes are awarded for best images and videos. Visit www.cuddebackdigital.com for details and to enter your images into our Digital Buck Hunt.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 3 OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT Excite STEP 1: Call Non Typical at (715) 762-2260. As a condition of the warranty coverage for your Product you are required to contact Non Typical by telephone at (715) 762-2260 before returning your Product for service. Do not contact the dealer from whom you purchased the Product. Returning your Product without first calling Non Typical will void this Limited Warranty and will significantly delay service.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 4 LIMITED WARRANTY Introduction 1. Limited Warranty. Non Typical, Inc. (“Non Typical”) warrants the Product to be free from malfunctions and The Cuddeback Excite gives you the fast trigger speed and long battery life Cuddeback is famous for! It features a custom 2.0 megapixel digital camera and a premium strobe flash that illuminates out to 40 feet! You can adjust the delay and the sensitivity.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 5 TV REQUIREMENTS You can use a portable TV or Camcorder to view images in the field. You will need: 1) a portable TV with a built in video-in connector, 2) a patch cord to attach the TV to the Cuddeback's TV connector (both are available at Radio Shack and other electronic stores). The patch cord must have an RCA jack on one end to attach to Cuddeback, and the opposite cable end must have a connector compatible with the portable TV you select.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 6 STEP 1 - FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH CUDDEBACK IMAGE FILE FORMAT Take a moment to familiarize yourself with Cuddeback's parts. Fresnel Lens The Cuddeback Compact Flash folder structure is as follows: Flash Lens \DCIM\100CUDDY Directory where images are saved Images are named in the format CDY_0001.JPG. The number will increment with each image.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 7 Using Cuddeback without a Compact Flash card When Cuddeback is used without a Compact Flash Card images are stored in Cuddeback's internal image memory. Approximately 10 images can be saved. Image resolution is reduced when Cuddeback is operated without a Compact Flash Card. Images will be transferred from the internal image memory to a Compact Flash card.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 8 STEP 2 - TURNING CUDDEBACK ON 1) Slide the On/off Switch to the OFF position (figure 4). Figure 4 Figure 5 2) Remove the Compact Flash Card if it is installed (figure 5). 3) Install 4 brand new alkaline D cell batteries. (figure 6). We recommend Duracell or Energizer brand batteries only! The red LED will light when batteries are installed. 4) Slide switch to ON. Do not press any key at this time.
6/27/06 TIP - If after formatting a card the card does not work in Cuddeback, you should format the card in your PC. If the card still does not function the card needs to be replaced. 2:38 PM Page 9 1) Press until [Utilities? C = Yes] is displayed. 2) Press . 3) Press numerous times until [Format Card? C = Yes] is displayed. 4) Press if you want to format the Compact Flash Card. Press to continue without formatting the card. 5) The display will show [Confirm? C = Yes].
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 Figure 9 What each key does! Enables/disables camera; also used to view information Set key – sets date, time, delays, etc. Up key } Down key used to change settings, view information General purpose key 2:38 PM Page 10 STEP 3 - LEARN THE KEYPAD & DISPLAY MOTION / HEAT DETECTOR SENSITIVITY LEVEL Cuddeback is programmed by using a 2 line LCD display and 5 keys (Figure 9). The sensitivity of Cuddeback's motion/heat sensor can be changed.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 11 a) If [Camera Delay] is not displayed on the LCD, press numerous times until [Camera Delay] is displayed (figure 11). b) Press or to change the setting. c) The range is 1 minute to 60 minutes. TURNING CUDDEBACK ON AND OFF To disarm Cuddeback and prevent it from taking pictures, slide the On/off switch to the OFF position. The date and time will be maintained. Figure 29 To turn Cuddeback on slide the On/off switch to the ON position (figure 29).
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 12 STEP 5 KEY IS FOR CONTROLLING CUDDEBACK Press to view information and to set the operating mode. 4/05/06 11:13 AM Figure 15 1) View Date and Time (figure 15) - Press until the date/time is displayed on the LCD display. 2) View Images Saved - Press again. The LCD will display [DO NOT REMOVE CARD] as the Compact Flash Card is read. In a few seconds the LCD will display the number of images saved on the Compact Flash Card (figure 16).
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 13 STEP 6 - ATTACHING CUDDEBACK TO A TREE TO VIEW IMAGES WITH A PC ATTACHED TO CUDDEBACK USB PORT For best image quality install Cuddeback about 10 feet from the place animals are expected. Attach Cuddeback to a suitable tree 3 to 4 feet above the ground (figure 18). 1) Attach your computer to Cuddeback with the appropriate USB cable (not supplied)(figure 23). Your computer must be using Windows XP.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 14 STEP 7 - CHECKING CUDDEBACK To field-check Cuddeback, remove the cover and press . A series of messages will be displayed. Press until [Images Saved] is displayed (figure 21). This is how many images are saved on the card (or internal memory if you do not have a card installed). Saved 26 Figure 21 TIP - When checking Cuddeback the camera may activate and take a picture of you.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 14 STEP 7 - CHECKING CUDDEBACK To field-check Cuddeback, remove the cover and press . A series of messages will be displayed. Press until [Images Saved] is displayed (figure 21). This is how many images are saved on the card (or internal memory if you do not have a card installed). Saved 26 Figure 21 TIP - When checking Cuddeback the camera may activate and take a picture of you.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 13 STEP 6 - ATTACHING CUDDEBACK TO A TREE TO VIEW IMAGES WITH A PC ATTACHED TO CUDDEBACK USB PORT For best image quality install Cuddeback about 10 feet from the place animals are expected. Attach Cuddeback to a suitable tree 3 to 4 feet above the ground (figure 18). 1) Attach your computer to Cuddeback with the appropriate USB cable (not supplied)(figure 23). Your computer must be using Windows XP.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 12 STEP 5 KEY IS FOR CONTROLLING CUDDEBACK Press to view information and to set the operating mode. 4/05/06 11:13 AM Figure 15 1) View Date and Time (figure 15) - Press until the date/time is displayed on the LCD display. 2) View Images Saved - Press again. The LCD will display [DO NOT REMOVE CARD] as the Compact Flash Card is read. In a few seconds the LCD will display the number of images saved on the Compact Flash Card (figure 16).
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 11 a) If [Camera Delay] is not displayed on the LCD, press numerous times until [Camera Delay] is displayed (figure 11). b) Press or to change the setting. c) The range is 1 minute to 60 minutes. TURNING CUDDEBACK ON AND OFF To disarm Cuddeback and prevent it from taking pictures, slide the On/off switch to the OFF position. The date and time will be maintained. Figure 29 To turn Cuddeback on slide the On/off switch to the ON position (figure 29).
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 Figure 9 What each key does! Enables/disables camera; also used to view information Set key – sets date, time, delays, etc. Up key } Down key used to change settings, view information General purpose key 2:38 PM Page 10 STEP 3 - LEARN THE KEYPAD & DISPLAY MOTION / HEAT DETECTOR SENSITIVITY LEVEL Cuddeback is programmed by using a 2 line LCD display and 5 keys (Figure 9). The sensitivity of Cuddeback's motion/heat sensor can be changed.
6/27/06 TIP - If after formatting a card the card does not work in Cuddeback, you should format the card in your PC. If the card still does not function the card needs to be replaced. 2:38 PM Page 9 1) Press until [Utilities? C = Yes] is displayed. 2) Press . 3) Press numerous times until [Format Card? C = Yes] is displayed. 4) Press if you want to format the Compact Flash Card. Press to continue without formatting the card. 5) The display will show [Confirm? C = Yes].
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 8 STEP 2 - TURNING CUDDEBACK ON 1) Slide the On/off Switch to the OFF position (figure 4). Figure 4 Figure 5 2) Remove the Compact Flash Card if it is installed (figure 5). 3) Install 4 brand new alkaline D cell batteries. (figure 6). We recommend Duracell or Energizer brand batteries only! The red LED will light when batteries are installed. 4) Slide switch to ON. Do not press any key at this time.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 7 Using Cuddeback without a Compact Flash card When Cuddeback is used without a Compact Flash Card images are stored in Cuddeback's internal image memory. Approximately 10 images can be saved. Image resolution is reduced when Cuddeback is operated without a Compact Flash Card. Images will be transferred from the internal image memory to a Compact Flash card.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 6 STEP 1 - FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH CUDDEBACK IMAGE FILE FORMAT Take a moment to familiarize yourself with Cuddeback's parts. Fresnel Lens The Cuddeback Compact Flash folder structure is as follows: Flash Lens \DCIM\100CUDDY Directory where images are saved Images are named in the format CDY_0001.JPG. The number will increment with each image.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 5 TV REQUIREMENTS You can use a portable TV or Camcorder to view images in the field. You will need: 1) a portable TV with a built in video-in connector, 2) a patch cord to attach the TV to the Cuddeback's TV connector (both are available at Radio Shack and other electronic stores). The patch cord must have an RCA jack on one end to attach to Cuddeback, and the opposite cable end must have a connector compatible with the portable TV you select.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 4 LIMITED WARRANTY Introduction 1. Limited Warranty. Non Typical, Inc. (“Non Typical”) warrants the Product to be free from malfunctions and The Cuddeback Excite gives you the fast trigger speed and long battery life Cuddeback is famous for! It features a custom 2.0 megapixel digital camera and a premium strobe flash that illuminates out to 40 feet! You can adjust the delay and the sensitivity.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 3 OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT Excite STEP 1: Call Non Typical at (715) 762-2260. As a condition of the warranty coverage for your Product you are required to contact Non Typical by telephone at (715) 762-2260 before returning your Product for service. Do not contact the dealer from whom you purchased the Product. Returning your Product without first calling Non Typical will void this Limited Warranty and will significantly delay service.
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 2 ~ 2005 Contest Winner ~ Make sure a bear doesn’t damage your Cuddeback. Use our exclusive Bear Safe! This heavy duty metal cage fits over your Cuddeback and lag-bolts to the tree. Digital Buck Hunt Photo Contest We want to see your images and videos. Prizes are awarded for best images and videos. Visit www.cuddebackdigital.com for details and to enter your images into our Digital Buck Hunt. BEAR Installation is as easy as 1...2...3...
Excite06OwnerManual 6/27/06 2:38 PM Page 1 What the pros are saying about Cuddeback “Cuddeback takes great pictures, is extremely reliable and the batteries last forever!” “Cuddeback‘s trigger speed is legendary ... it blows the competition away!” Dick Scorzafava – The Radical Bowhunter Jay Gregory – Host, The Wild Outdoors ‘06 Owner’s Manual “Cuddeback saves you time and money. Find the trails the big bucks are on with Cuddeback!” “I see thousands of scouting camera images each year.
