TROPHY CAM ™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL VIDEO Model#s: 119537C / 119547C / 119576C / 119577C Lit# 98-2294 / 11-12
IMPORTANT NOTE Congratulations on your purchase of one of the best trail cameras on the market! Bushnell is very proud of this camera 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 The Bushnell Trophy Cam 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 consumes very little power (less than 0.2 mA) in a standby (surveillance) state.
enabled software to automatically show a map pinpointing each camera’s location when a group of photos are reviewed on a computer. Especially useful for those who setup multiple Trophy Cams 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.
by icons or text above the key as shown below. Light Sensor FRONT VIEW Video Mic LED IR Flash Motion/ Low Battery Indicator Lens Lock Hole DC in Cover Plug Fig. 1: Connections PIR Sensor A/V Out Latch INSIDE VIEW Tripod Socket DC In Video Mic USB Port SD Card Slot Cable to Battery Compartment LCD Screen UP/Video DOWN/Photo LEFT MENU OK/Replay 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, you will first need to install a set of batteries and insert an SD card.
If both an external power source is connected and batteries are installed, the Trophy Cam will be powered by the external power source. When the batteries become weak, the low-battery indicator LED will glow blue, indicating the batteries should be changed (pg 5, Front View). Inserting the SD Card The Trophy Cam has 32MB of internal memory, which can hold only about 20 photos (@ 5MP resolution).
USING THE TROPHY CAM Once you’ve prepared your Trophy Cam 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.
videos automatically (according 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.
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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 (18 different ones are available!) so your Trophy Cam 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.
setting. The checkmark will appear next to your new setting to confirm this (Fig. 4c). • On models with standard (non-color) display, only one setting is displayed at a time, starting with the current setting for the parameter when it is first selected (Fig. 4d). To change the setting, use the UP/ DOWN keys to display the new setting you want (Fig. 4e), then press OK to “Execute” (make the actual change to this setting).
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, which allows you to monitor your food plots or field edges with time lapse images or video. When set to “On”, the Trophy Cam 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, same as it would if you had setup the camera with Field Scan turned Off.
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, 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 32 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 to5S 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) 20 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) 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 (then select Yes and press OK again on color viewer models), press MENU (or select NO then press OK) to exit without formatting.
Parameter Settings Description (Bold=default) 22 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) 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 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 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 on a sturdy tree with a diameter of about 6 in. (15cm).
Two optional mounting accessories, a “Bear Safe” metal camera box (Model# 119654C for 119576C/119577C, or Model# 119653C for 119537C/119547C) and Deluxe Tree Bracket (Model# 119652C) are also available-please see your Bushnell dealer or website for more details. Sensing Angle and Distance Test To test whether the Trophy Cam can effectively monitor the area you choose, this test is recommended to check the sensing angle and monitoring distance of the Trophy Cam.
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).
• to “On” in the Setup Menu, you should hear audio from the speaker during playback. Push MENU to delete an image. Image delete mode works as described below. To exit image review mode, press the OK key. Reviewing Images on an External Video Monitor A TV monitor can also be used to play back pictures (or videos) from the device.
The Trophy Cam supports 3 kinds of file system formats, FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32. The default value is FAT16 to save photos and videos. Here are some related notes: • You don’t need to be concerned about the file system format of the Trophy Cam unless your equipment has problems reading the SD card. If this happens, please format the SD card with the Trophy Cam or in your computer first and then insert the card into your Trophy Cam and try again.
DOWNLOADING THE PHOTOS/VIDEOS To download your photos/videos to a PC or Mac, first make sure the Trophy Cam 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 computer-do not use front panel/keyboard USB ports or unpowered “hubs”. The Trophy Cam 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.
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”. For variable weather, use "Auto". Try to set your camera up in an area where there is not a heat source in the camera’s line of sight. In some cases, setting the camera near water will make the camera take images with no subject in them. Try aiming the camera over ground.
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. To ensure humidity or rain is kept out of the camera, secure the DC In plug firmly in place. 2.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor 5 Megapixel Color CMOS 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 Std B&W Display: 24x32mm(1.5”) ; Color Display (Model 119577 only): 32x42mm (2.
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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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