Please refer to the notes below and the instructions in this manual to ensure that you are completely satisfied with this product. If your Bushnell Impulse Wireless Cellular Camera does not seem to be functioning properly or if you are having image quality issues, please check the Troubleshooting and FAQ sections on pages 13-16.
Lens Light Sensor PIR Sensor Infrared LED Flash Array Cellular Signal Strength Indicator External DC Microphone Power Jack (Bushnell Hinge Accessories only) PARTS GUIDE (Camera Interior) SD Card Slot Display Screen Power Switch 5-way Control Pad MENU Button w/Arrow Keys...
BASIC SETUP STEPS Install the free Bushnell Wireless Trophy Cam app on your smartphone by scanning the QR code on the label inside your camera (also included on the Quick Start Guide), or downloading it from the App Store (iPhone®) or Google Play® (Android®).
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• If you are adding your new camera to your account, but get a message like “camera is already or previously claimed-unable to add”, contact Bushnell customer service (camera may have been previously purchased but returned to a dealer after it was registered to original owner’s account-dealer should not resell as “new”-CS may be able to cancel and reset?)
LED - sets the output level of the infrared LED flash array (number of LEDs that fire), with settings of MED, LOW or HIGH (default is medium). Set to Medium or Low if you are getting overexposed flash photos at night/dim conditions, or have the camera aimed so it captures only nearby animals. In general, select High if most of your intended subjects will be over 30 ft.
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GPS. The user will then be able to track any change in camera’s location once triggered by a significant amount of motion (as detected by an internal accelerometer). A push notification will be sent to your phone when the tracking is initiated, and a red frame will appear on the Bushnell Wireless Trophy Cam website and phone app around the camera that has been moved from its original location.
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DIAGNOSTICS - all items in this submenu should be used only by qualified service personnel employed by or authorized by Bushnell, or by the user as directed by a Bushnell customer service rep when diagnosing or troubleshooting technical issues via phone.
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and every 15 minutes between 5:30 and 7:00 PM. No Field Scan recording would occur from 8AM to 5:30PM, or from 7PM to 6AM (only “normal” PIR triggered image capture, dependent on your PIR Mode setting if changed from the default “ON”). 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 at the set delay intervals during the block(s) of time.
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Impulse Camera. An ideal way to do this is by use of the “Direct Connect” feature in the smartphone app, which allows you to view the “live” image from the camera’s lens at a distance of up to 70-100 ft. via the Bushnell Wireless Trophy Cam app for iPhone and Android (it can also be used for remote viewing from a tree stand, etc.) See “Basic Setup Steps”...
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USING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE (optional, user provided) Optionally, you can connect the #119756C Accessory Solar Panel (please visit www.bushnell.com for more information) to the “DC In” jack at the bottom of the Impulse camera (other external power supplies should not be used, as the camera and/or display may not function correctly). If the solar panel is connected and AA batteries are installed, the Impulse camera will be powered by the solar panel’s rechargeable lith-ion battery, as long as it provides...
Check the batteries to make sure that they are new alkaline or lithium AA batteries. See previous notes about short battery life. • 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) . ...
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Under certain lighting conditions, the sensor can become confused resulting in poor color images. • 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 •...
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FAQs WEBSITE RELATED (www.wirelesstrophycam.com) Q: AFTER I PURCHASE HIGH RESOLUTION CREDITS, HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO REQUEST AND VIEW THE HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGE? A: High resolution credits are available immediately after purchase. After requesting a High-Res, the selected image will have a thin orange border around it.
Q: DO I NEED TO HAVE AN AT&T OR VERIZON PHONE TO USE THE WIRELESS TRAIL CAMERA? A: You do not need to have an AT&T or Verizon phone to use the Bushnell Wireless cameras. The cameras utilize either an AT&T or Verizon modem for transmitting images/videos.
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Q: CAN SOMEONE AT BUSHNELL VIEW THE IMAGES FROM MY IMPULSE CAMERA WITHOUT MY PERMISSION? A: No. Bushnell considers your images to be your private property, and will never access them without your explicit permission if we are helping you troubleshoot technical issues during the customer support process.
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Q: WHY DOES THE CAMERA SHOW MY LOCATION IN KANSAS? A: As with most GPS products, the default location is the manufacturer or point of origin (Bushnell main offices). The camera will update its current actual location when you send the test image, and again at each daily check in.
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell® product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two years 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.
FCC ID (AT&T model): XMR201606EC21A FCC ID (Verizon model): XMR201609EC21V Note: this Bushnell Impulse Wireless Camera is not designed or intended for operation or sale outside of North America. This product features technology licensed from Zipit Wireless, Inc. (“Zipit”), that is copyrighted work of, and may be patented by, Zipit Wireless, Inc.
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