Bushnell Core Instruction Manual page 21

Camera won't power up
1. Make sure that you have installed 8 batteries in the battery compartment. Bushnell recommends
using Energizer® Lithium AA batteries in your Core Trail Camera.
2. Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly, observing proper polarity. Always place the
negative (flat) end of each battery in contact with the spring side of its slot inside the camera.
3. After moving the switch from "Off" to "Setup" or "On", make sure that the switch is correctly in
position to ensure the proper mode (avoid positions "between" two modes).
4. Do not move the switch directly from "On" to "Setup"-always move the switch all the way down to
"Off" first, then back up to "Setup". Still Photo and/or Video Quality Problems
1. Night photos or videos appear too dark
a. Check the battery indicator icon to see if battery power is full. The flash will stop operating
near the end of the battery life.
b. You will get the best results when the subject is within the ideal flash range, no farther than
80ft/24m (119876C/119877C) or 100 ft/30m (119874C/119875C). Subjects may appear too dark
at greater distances.
c. Please note that when the Capture Number parameter is set higher than "1Photo", or with
very short Interval settings, some images may appear darker than others due to the quick
response and rapid retriggering of the camera, allowing less time for the flash to fully recharge
before firing again.
d. Make sure "LED Control" in the setup menu is set to "High" to ensure maximum output.
Check that "NV Shutter" in the menu is set to "Auto" and not "High", as higher shutter speeds
can result in darker images.
e. The ARD (anti-reflective device) shield can be removed to maximize flash output. See page 29
for more details.
2. Daytime photos or videos appear too dark
Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other light sources during the day, as this may
cause the auto exposure to produce darker results.
3. Night photos or videos appear too bright
If the subject is close to the camera (less than10ft/3m), change the LED Control parameter in the Setup
Menu to "Medium" or "Low". Set trigger Interval to 2S or above.
4. Daytime photos or videos appear too bright
Make sure that the light sensor will not be in the shade (from tree leaves/ branches) while the camera
lens is aimed into a bright area during the day.
5. Photos with streaked subject
a. In some cases with low lighting conditions and fast moving subjects, the 4K or HIGH resolution
settings may not perform as well as the HD setting.
b. If you have multiple images where fast moving subjects produce streaks on the photo, try the
HD setting instead.
c. Set Interval to 2S or above to reduce motion blur.
d. Set "NV Shutter" to "High" to minimize motion blur.
6. Red, green or blue color cast
a. Under certain lighting conditions, the sensor can become confused resulting in poor color
images.
b. If this is seen on a consistent basis, then the sensor may need servicing.
Please contact Bushnell customer service.
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