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Model#s: 119676C / 119677C / 119678C
05-14

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  • Page 1 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L VIDEO Model#s: 119676C / 119677C / 119678C 05-14...
  • Page 3: 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 4 The Trophy Cam HD HD is designed for outdoor use and is resistant against water and snow. Your trail camera is one of the latest generation of Bushnell Trophy Cam HD HDs, and includes many new or improved features, including: •...
  • Page 5: Parts And Controls

    Especially useful for those who setup multiple Trophy Cam HDs 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.
  • Page 6 Video Mic LED IR Lens Flash Motion/ Low Battery Indicator Light DC in Sensor Lock Cover Plug Tripod Socket Hole Fig. 1: Connections Latch Sensor Video Mic USB Port FRONT VIEW DC In SD Card Slot INSIDE VIEW Cable to Battery Compartment LCD Screen UP/Video...
  • Page 7: Installing The Batteries And Sd Card

    Optionally, you can connect the #119656C Accessory Solar Panel (please visit www.bushnell.com for more information) to the “DC In” jack at the bottom of the Trophy Cam HD (other external power supplies should not be used, as the camera and/or display may not function correctly). If the...
  • Page 8: Inserting The Sd Card

    Inserting the SD Card The Trophy Cam HD has 32MB of internal memory, which can hold only about 20 photos (@ 5MP resolution). This is handy for testing and getting familiar with the camera, but you will no doubt want to leave the camera unattended for longer than a day, so using an SD card is recommended for all models.
  • Page 9: The Off, On, And Setup Modes

    USING THE Trophy Cam HD Once you’ve prepared your Trophy Cam HD 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 10: Setup Mode Shortcut Keys/Functions

    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 11: Video Mode

    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 12: 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 (19 different ones are available!) so your Trophy Cam HD 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 13 Fig. 4: Selecting Parameter Settings Press MENU (4a) Press DOWN (4b) Press OK...
  • Page 14: Examples-Changing The Settings Of Some Common Parameters

    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 15 Field Scan 2x with Live Trigger Feature Field Scan is a revolutionary new feature for the Bushnell Trophy Cam HD, which allows you to monitor your food plots or field edges with time lapse images or video. When set to “On”, the Trophy Cam HD will take a photo...
  • Page 16 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 17 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 18: The Setup Menu - Parameters And Settings List

    The SETUP Menu – Parameters and Settings List w/Descriptions Parameter Description Settings (Bold=default) Mode Camera, Video, Selects whether still photos or video Hybrid 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.
  • Page 19: Parameter Settings

    Parameter Description Settings (Bold=default) Low, Medium, Controls how many LED lamps fire LED Control (Multi-Flash when images are taken in low light. High feature) “High”=all 33 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.
  • Page 20: Settings Description

    Parameter Description Settings (Bold=default) Sets length per captured video Video Length 10S (second) (only affects clip. Settings begin with 10 second default, with 60S video clips in default when parameter is first to 5S possible Video or Hybrid selected. After stepping down to range modes) 5S, video length settings start over...
  • Page 21 Parameter Description Settings (Bold=default) Low, Normal, Selects the sensitivity of the PIR Sensor Level High, Auto 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.
  • Page 22 Parameter Description Settings (Bold=default) Format Execute (followed Deletes (erases) all files stored by an additional on a card to prepare it for reuse. No/Yes step) 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...
  • Page 23 Parameter Description Settings (Bold=default) On, Off Turns Field Scan (Time Lapse) Field Scan (After On is recording mode on/off. When selected): “A” activated, Field Scan forces the Start/Stop, “B” camera to take photos or videos Start/Stop, even when it is not triggered by a Interval nearby live animal, useful for constant monitoring of an area that might be...
  • Page 24 Parameter Description Settings (Bold=default) Video Sound On, Off Select “On” to record audio along (only affects with the video when the camera is video clips in set to video mode (saved file sizes Video or Hybrid will be slightly larger). modes) Default Set Cancel,...
  • Page 25: Coordinate Input

    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"...
  • Page 26: Mounting

    MOUNTING and POSITIONING the TROPHY CAM HD 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 HD for scouting game or other outdoor applications, you must be sure to mount it in place correctly and securely.
  • Page 27: Sensing Angle And Distance Test

    (#119657C for 119676C/119677C, #119658C for 119678C) and Deluxe Tree Bracket (# 119652C fits all 3 camera models) are also available-please see your Bushnell dealer or website for more details. Note: an accessory solar panel (#119656C) supplemental power source is also available - please visit www.bushnell.com for more information.
  • Page 28: Reviewing Images Directly From The Sd Card

    farther the possible sensing distance. The average sensing distance is about 45 ft. 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? •...
  • Page 29: Reviewing Images By Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Reviewing Images by Connecting the Camera to a Computer You can always unmount the entire camera from the tree and connect its USB port to a computer-it will be recognized as a “removable disk”, without the need to install any drivers or software. When using a PC (or Mac*) to view photos (or video clips*), first connect the device to the computer with the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 30: Downloading The Photos/Videos

    DOWNLOADING THE PHOTOS/VIDEOS To download your photos/videos to a PC or Mac*, first make sure the Trophy Cam HD 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”.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting (Faq)

    Typically, the Trophy Cam HD will be able to capture several thousand images before the batteries die. 2. Check to make sure you have used new alkaline or lithium batteries. Bushnell recommends using a full set of Energizer Lithium ®...
  • Page 32 #) in the battery compartment, starting at the top, filling battery spaces 1-4 with no “gaps”. Bushnell recommends using a full set of 8 or 12 Energizer ® Lithium AA batteries in your Trophy Cam HD (the max. capacity for your model).
  • Page 33 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 34: Photos Do Not Capture Subject Of Interest

    b. Make sure that the camera has good batteries in it. Near the end of the battery life, the camera may choose to record shorter video clips to conserve power. Date/Time Stamp not appearing on images Make sure that the “Time Stamp” parameter is set to “On”. Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest 1.
  • Page 35 3. Screen comes on but then powers off Make sure that you have installed the SD card correctly. 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.
  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3264x2448 (8MP) Maximum Pixel Size 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 Monochrome Display: 24x32mm(1.5”) Memory Card SD or SDHC Card, Maximum capacity 32GB Internal RAM 32MB 8MP = 3264x2448;...
  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 40 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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