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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
Model#: 119626C
03-14

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  • Page 1 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Model#: 119626C 03-14...

  • Page 2: Important Note

    IMPORTANT NOTE Congratulations on your purchase of one of the best trail cameras on the market! Bushnell is very proud of this little unit 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.
  • Page 3 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 6MP still photos), or video clips.

  • Page 4: Parts And Controls

    PARTS AND CONTROLS The Trophy Cam provides the following connections for external devices: USB port, SD card slot, TV Out, and external DC power in (Fig. 1). A 3-way power switch is used to select the main operating modes: OFF, SETUP, and ON (Fig.
  • Page 5 PARTS AND CONTROLS Video Mic TV Out USB Port SD Card Slot DC In Video Mic Fig. 1: Connections DC in Cover Plug Tripod Socket FRONT VIEW LED IR Flash Motion/ Low Battery Indicator Lens Lock Hole PIR Sensor...

  • Page 6: Installing The Batteries And Sd Card

    Whether you use 4 or 8, be sure to insert each battery with correct polarity (negative or “flat” end against the long spring of each battery slot). Bushnell recommends using eight new lithium AA (Energizer brand) or ®...
  • Page 7 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 Cams have 32MB internal memory, which can hold only about 20 photos (@ 5MP resolution).

  • Page 8: Using The Trophy Cam

    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.

  • Page 9: Setup Mode

    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.
  • Page 10 Fig. 3: SETUP Information Screen Camera (Still Photo) Mode SD Card Status Image Size (Resolution) Still Photo Mode Battery Level Date:Month-Day- Y ear Time Stamp Time Field Scan On Hour:Minute:Second # of Photos Taken Remaining Photo Capacity Video Mode Video Resolution Video Sound On Video Mode Available Video Recording Time...

  • Page 11: Using The Setup Menu To Change Settings

    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 (14 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.

  • Page 12: Press Menu

    Parameter Display The settings for a parameter are shown on the display as follows: Only one setting is displayed at a time, starting with the current setting for the parameter when it is first selected (Fig. 4a). To change the setting, use the UP/DOWN keys to display the new setting you want (Fig.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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...
  • Page 15 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"...
  • Page 16 5:30 and 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.
  • Page 17 The SETUP Menu – Parameters and Settings Parameter Description Settings (Bold=default) Selects whether still photos or video Mode Camera or Video clips are captured when the camera is triggered. Selects resolution for still photos from Image Size 5M Pixel, (only affects still 3 to 6 megapixels.
  • Page 18 Parameter Description Settings (Bold=default) Selects the length of time that the Interval 10S (second) camera will “wait” until it responds default, with a to any additional triggers from the 60M (minute) to1S (second) PIR after an animal is first detected and remains within the sensor’s range of settings range.
  • Page 19 Parameter Description Settings (Bold=default) Execute Deletes (erases) all files stored on a Format 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, press MENU (or select NO then press OK) to exit without formatting.
  • Page 20 Parameter Description Settings (Bold=default) On, Off Turns Field Scan (Time Lapse) record- Field Scan (After On is ing mode on/off. When activated, selected): “A” Field Scan forces the camera to take Start/Stop, “B” photos or videos even when it is not Start/Stop, triggered by a nearby live animal, Interval...

  • Page 21: Mounting And Positioning The Trophy Cam

    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.
  • Page 22 Two optional mounting accessories, a “Bear Safe” metal camera box (model # 119653C) 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.

  • Page 23: Playing Back/Deleting The Photos/ Videos

    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 write- protection (lock) switch off? •...
  • Page 24 • Press the UP key for the previous photo or video and the DOWN key for the next one. When viewing images, the total number of all images in the SD card and the index of the displaying image are shown in the center of LCD and at the bottom of the video monitor respectively.
  • Page 25 • Press the MENU key. You will see the first “Delete” screen, which lets you selects the option to delete only the currently displayed photo/ video, or all photos/videos (see below). • Highlight the “Delete Current” or “Delete All” option, then press OK. •...

  • Page 26: Downloading The Photos/Videos

    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 a USB 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”.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting (Faq)

    2. Check to make sure you have used new alkaline or lithium batteries. Bushnell recommends using 8 Energizer ® Lithium AA batteries in all Trophy Cams to obtain maximum battery life. 3. Make sure that the power switch was turned to the “On” position and that the camera was not left in “Setup”...
  • Page 28 #) in the battery compartment, starting at the top, filling battery spaces 1-4 with no “gaps”. Bushnell recommends using 8 Energizer ® Lithium AA batteries in all Trophy Cams. 2. Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly, observing proper polarity.
  • Page 29 If this is seen on a consistent basis, then the sensor may need servicing. Please contact Bushnell customer service. 7. Short video clips—not recording to the length set a. Check to make sure that the SD card is not full.
  • Page 30 4. Try to avoid setting the camera up on small trees that are prone to being moved by strong winds. 5. Remove any limbs which are right in front of the camera lens. PIR Sensor LED Flashes/Doesn’t Flash 1. When the camera is in the “Setup” mode, a special LED on the front of the camera will flash when it senses motion.
  • Page 31 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. Ants can be attracted by low level electronic vibrations, and enter through any gaps between the exterior and interior of the camera. Make sure the DC In plug is securely attached.

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor 5 Megapixel Color CMOS Maximum Pixel Size 2848x2136 (6 MP) Lens F = 3.1; FOV=50°; Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at night) IR-Flash Range 36’-45’ (12m-15m) Display Screen Std B&W Display: 24x32mm(1.5”) Memory Card SD or SDHC Card, Maximum capacity 32GB Internal RAM 32MB 6MP = 2848x2136;...

  • Page 33: One-Year Limited Warranty

    ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell® product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year 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.

  • Page 34: Fcc Compliance Statement

    The device does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an Authorized Bushnell repair center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and will void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.
  • Page 36 For further questions or additional information please contact: Bushnell Outdoor Products 9200 Cody, Overland Park, Kansas 66214 (800) 423-3537 • www.bushnell.com ©2014 Bushnell Outdoor Products...

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