User manual

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Citizen Wildlife Monitoring Project Last revised May 2012
6) When you see “Utilities” C=Yes, press the red “C” button. Confirm that Sensitivity is “High”. If
not, use the yellow arrow keys to scroll through and select “High”.
7) Cycle through the utilities by pressing S until it says “Format Card?” and press “C” for Yes.
8) Press M to display how many images have been recorded onto the card. (Record this on your data
sheet unless this is the Install, in which case Images should be 0).
9) Pressing M again will display the MODE (Either Standby, Test, or Live Mode) – next step…
Summary of Recommended Settings for the Cuddeback in EZ Mode:
Camera Delay: 1 Minute* or set to VIDEO mode so that there is no delay
*Note: this camera does not have “rapidfire” capabilities and this is the shortest option for delay unless
you choose to use video mode. (Video Mode is set in the Advanced Mode settings, which are not detailed in this
protocol . Refer to the Cuddeback user manual for instructions.)
Set Date: (Current)
Sensitivity Level: HIGH
Format Card: YES when inserting a fresh, replacement card. THIS ERASES ALL IMAGES ON THE
CARD – do not format a card that you are retrieving from the field!!!
CHECK THE CAMERA’S AIM USING THE TEST FEATURE:
1) Press M until it displays what MODE it is in (either Live Mode, Test Mode, or Standby)
2) Press either yellow key until it says “TEST MODE.”
This feature will allow you to walk in front of the camera and when you are in the center of the
detection area, the red LED will illuminate without triggering the camera. The camera needs a "warm-
up period" for this to work properly; this may take up to 3 minutes. During the "warm-up", the LED will
flash every few seconds and eventually quit flashing, indicating the TEST mode is ready for
operation.
*You can also use STANDBY MODE to play around with the camera without it triggering
This is a good time to do the following:
• If you have one, affix Zorb-it (moisture absorbing) packet inside camera body
• Wipe lens with cleaning cloth or soft cloth and a windex product if needed
• Apply any lures that need to be applied to the tree after most or all camera handling has been
completed orr have separate team members handling the camera and lure. This keeps the
camera clean and free of lure.
ARM THE CAMERA TO TAKE PICTURES:
1) Press M until it displays what MODE it is in (either Live Mode, Test Mode, or Standby)
2) Press either yellow key until it says “LIVE MODE MOTION.”
3) Screw the face plate back on, relock the camera to the tree, and secure with bungees if needed
** THE CAMERA IS NOW ARMED AND READY TO TAKE PICTURES.
For more info on the Cuddeback No Flash camera:
• Use the printed instruction manual provided, which is also available online at:
http://www.cuddebackdigital.com/images/pdfs/NoFlash_7_11_07.PDF
• FAQ's and tips: http://app.cuddebackdigital.com/faq.aspx