Checking The Detection Zone; Arming - Cuddeback Ambush Operating Manual

4) Ambush ® features our
Genius Mounting System.
This system allows you to
attach the bracket to a tree
and then slide Ambush
and off the bracket as
needed.
5) Once the tree bracket is
attached to the tree, make
sure both thumb screws on
the back of Ambush
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completely. Then slide Ambush
onto the bracket.
6) It is best to remove any vegetation and obstructions
from Ambush's field-of-view that may interfere with
the Ambush ® sensor or camera.
7) Aim/align Ambush
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you expect the animals to be. Aim Ambush
with the ground to maximize detection range and
performance. You can use the Ambush
(explained next) to help you determine the detection area.
8) Cuddeback has optional mounting methods available,
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such as tilt-brackets, bear-resistant boxes, and
mounting posts. See your retailer or visit
www.cuddeback.com for details.
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are tightened
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to make sure it is pointed where
level
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test feature
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Step 5 – Checking the Ambush
1) Turn the rotary knob to the Test position. Close the
cover and tighten the thumb screw. Put Ambush
back onto the tree bracket. (Note: there is a more
convenient method to enable test mode, see
Step 7 - Checking your
2) Walk back and forth in front of Ambush
LED will illuminate when Ambush's sensor has
detected you. Using this method you can accurately
position your Ambush
Step 6 – Arming the Ambush
You can program the Ambush
still images AND videos. Turn the rotary knob to either
the Video Off setting or the Video On setting as desired.
The settings represent the amount of time Ambush
wait before it is armed and ready to take another image.
This delay time prevents multiple images of the same
animal. Here is our recommendation for the various
Armed settings:
a. Under 30 seconds – game trails
b. 1 and 3 minutes – scrapes, food plots or feeders
When first armed, Ambush
delay for 5 seconds and then begin counting down from
30 to 0. When the counter reaches 0, Ambush
and be ready to record images. When Ambush
subject, and takes a picture, a "worm" will be displayed
and the LED will flash red and green – do not remove
Detection Zone
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Ambush
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for details).
. The red
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series as desired.
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will
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will display the indicated
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will arm
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detects a
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