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CUDDEBACK™ OWNERS MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing a Cuddeback™ Digital Camera. To

properly use your Cuddeback you must read this manual.

A Quick Start guide begins on page 5

CAUTION

DO NOT remove or install batteries or a memory card when:

 “Cam Busy” is displayed on LCD

 “Picture” is displayed on LCD

 Images are being displayed on a TV or camcorder

Removing or installing batteries or memory card during the

above conditions can permanently damage the memory card

and render it unusable.

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Cuddeback Image Storage

Images taken with your Cuddeback camera are stored in Cuddeback’s internal

memory or in an optional Compact Flash card. Cuddeback does not include a

Compact Flash card. Cards are readily available from most computer/TV stores

and some “mart” stores. Your dealer may also carry Compact Flash cards. You

can also purchase Compact Flash cards directly from us. Call for availability

and pricing.

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 20 to 40 images can be

saved. (You may get more or less images depending upon the size of the image

file. Size of image file is determined by image content. Day time images will

be larger than night images).

Image resolution is 640 x 480 pixels when Cuddeback

is operated without a Compact Flash card.

Using Cuddeback with a Compact Flash card

When Cuddeback is used with a Compact Flash card images are stored in the

Compact Flash card. See page 3 for more information.

Image resolution is 1280 x 1024 when Cuddeback

is used with a Compact Flash card.

Viewing Saved Images

You can view and clear images on a TV or camcorder connected to

Cuddeback’s video out connector. Viewing images is the same whether images

are stored on a Compact Flash card or are saved in internal memory. This

method is described latter in this manual.

Saving Internal Images to a Compact Flash card

You can transfer the images stored in internal image memory to a Compact

Flash card. Simply insert a Compact Flash card into Cuddeback’s Card Holder

(located on right side of Cuddeback), and press the Mode Key numerous times

until CAM BUSY appears on the LCD display. The image files will

automatically be copied from internal memory to the Compact Flash card. After

the images are copied to the Compact Flash card they will automatically be

erased from internal memory.

Do not insert or remove a Compact Flash card when

• “Cam Busy” is displayed on LCD

• “Picture” is displayed on LCD

• Images are being displayed on a TV or

camcorder

Summary of content (19 pages)

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CUDDEBACK™ OWNERS MANUAL Longest Battery Life Thank you for purchasing a Cuddeback™ Digital Camera. To properly use your Cuddeback you must read this manual.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time Image Storage on Compact Flash card Images are stored on industry standard Compact Flash cards. Card sizes of 8 MB to 512 MB are readily available at most retailers that sells digital cameras. Images are saved in standard JPG format and are compatible with personal computers, printers, and some digital cameras. Select card sized based upon how many images you wish to save.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time Quick Start & E-Z Mode Follow these steps to quickly learn to use Cuddeback in its E-Z Operating Mode. STEP 1 – BATTERIES and USER INTERFACE 1) Install batteries. Always use 4 brand new alkaline D cell batteries. We recommend Duracell or Energizer brand batteries only! 2) You may use rechargeable batteries but battery life will be significantly lower. You will need to experiment to determine battery life when using rechargeable batteries.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time number of images saved on the memory card as [Images Saved] on line 1 and the number of images saved on line 2 of the LCD. a) To view images saved on the memory card: i) Attach a TV or camcorder to the Video Out connector on the Cuddeback. See the section TV Requirements for more information about using a TV with your Cuddeback. ii) When [Images Saved] is on the display, press the (UP) or (DOWN KEY) to view the images.
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Longest Battery Life • • Fastest Trigger Time Turn on LIVE MODE (refer to Step 3 above). Replace the Cuddeback’s battery cover and attach a padlock if desired. Longest Battery Life • Use one or both of these methods to attach Cuddeback to a tree This is required to prevent insects from entering through the open holes. STEP 5 – WHAT ELSE TO READ You now should understand the basic operation of your Cuddeback Digital Camera.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time 4) The display will prompt [ADV Mode] and then display the date/time. 5) Refer to Appendix A – Cuddeback Advanced Mode for instructions on using the Advanced Mode To re-enable E-Z Mode: 1) Remove the batteries from Cuddeback 2) Install the batteries 3) When the display prompts [ADV Mode / Change?] immediately press the (C KEY). 4) The display will prompt [E-Z Mode] and then display the date/time.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time Longest Battery Life COMPACT FLASH CARD CDY_0001.MOV will be the video taken when image CDY_0001.JPG was taken). Cuddeback Digital Camera uses a Compact Flash card to store images and video clips. In addition you can save the events on the card as well. The Compact Flash card is accessed through an opening on the right side of the Cuddeback enclosure. • Install the card by inserting the connector end into the slot.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time Longest Battery Life use a small tweezers to access the jumper. If you lose the jumper your Cuddeback will still function properly with the sensitivity set to standard. If you are getting false detections lower the sensitivity using the jumper or software menu. The built in strobe flash has an effective range of about 30 feet. To assure night images are properly exposed we recommend aiming Cuddeback at a tree 30 to 40 feet away.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time 4) If the above two steps are done properly the following will happen: a. The LCD display will display [New ##] on line 1, and [Free ###] on line 2. This indicates the number of images taken since you last checked your Cuddeback, and also indicates the amount of free memory (in Megabytes) that is remaining on the Compact Flash card. b.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time Appendix A: Cuddeback Advanced Mode POWER UP SEQUENCE When batteries are first installed in Cuddeback the following will be displayed: 1) [E-Z Mode / Change?] or [ADV Mode / Change?] will be displayed to reflect Cuddeback’s selected operating mode. Refer to Advanced Operating Mode on page 5 for more information. 2) [Non Typical Inc] You can program your own name to appear on this display. You can bypass this menu by pressing the (C KEY).
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Longest Battery Life c. Fastest Trigger Time Longest Battery Life Lock Image, Unlock Image, Clear Image, and View in High Resolution. When the desired task is displayed pressing the (C KEY) will cause the task to be performed. Displayed as [Run Images] on the top line, with the number on the bottom line. 8) Lifetime Run Days a. This is the number of days the Cuddeback has been operating since unit was manufactured. b.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time \DCIM\CUDDY101. The images in the folder \DCIM\CUDDY100 will be erased. This task allows you to archive images after viewing them. Doing this will speed access to images and prevent having to scroll through previously viewed images to view new images. b. CAUTION: Once images are archived you CAN NOT view them with Cuddeback. The only way to retrieve these images is with a Personal Computer. c.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time ii. Displayed as [Clear All Events?] on line 1, and [C = Yes] on line 2 iii. If you press the (C KEY) the events will be cleared. iv. If you do not want to clear all the events press any other key. 2) Viewing Events a. Events can be viewed from the [Events Saved] display be pressing the UP KEY or the DOWN KEY. b. Events are displayed in the following format: i.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time SETUP KEY FUNCTIONS Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time The (S KEY) is used to alter Cuddeback operating parameters. With each press of the (S KEY) a different parameter will be displayed. When a parameter is display the (UP KEY) and (DOWN KEY) will change the parameter, the (C KEY) can be used to restore the previous setting. 4) Set Date a) Displayed as [Set Date] on the top line, and the date on the bottom line.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time Longest Battery Life b) Time Lapse Interval – This is the duration between photos in hours. The range is 1 hour to 96 hours (4 days) in increments of 1 hour. This menu will only be displayed if Time Lapse is turned on. c) e) View Quality – This setting controls how images are displayed on an external TV that is attached to Cuddeback’s video-out port. Choices are Standard and High.
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Longest Battery Life ! ! ! Fastest Trigger Time The first time you program an Owner Password you must enter the default password of <00000>. If you do not change the Owner Password you must still enter the default password of <00000> to change the Lock Password, Owner Name, and Owner Phone Number. Always write your passwords down and keep them in a safe place. Longest Battery Life ! ! ! Entering a Password using the Keypad– When prompted to enter a password follow these procedures.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time 9) Utiltities – These menus are used for special tasks. Use the (S KEY) to advance through the tasks. a) Unit ID i) The Unit ID number allows you to program an identification number into your Cuddeback Digital Camera. This allows you to identify each unit. Numbers from 1 to 99 can be entered. ii) Displayed as [Unit ID] on the top line, and the setting on the bottom line. iii) Pressing the (DOWN KEY) will decrement the ID number.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time 2) Take images every other day at noon: a. Program the Time Lapse Interval to 48 hours b. Program the Time Lapse Start Hour to 12PM c. Program the Camera Window to 3) Take images every 2 hours all day long: a. Program the Time Lapse Interval to 2 hours b. Program the Time Lapse Start Hour to c.
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Longest Battery Life Fastest Trigger Time WARRANTY & SERVICE Cuddeback is warranted for one (1) year. If during normal use the product becomes defective in material or workmanship, Non Typical, Inc. will repair or replace the product at our option. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have rights, which vary from state to state. Disassemble, improper use, or abuse voids this warranty.