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PRIME L20 TRAIL CAMERA
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
Model #119930B
04-21

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  • Page 1 PRIME L20 TRAIL CAMERA I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Model #119930B 04-21...
  • Page 2: Important Note

    If your Bushnell Prime L20 Trail Camera does not seem to be functioning properly or if you are having photo/video quality issues, please check the Troubleshooting/FAQ section.
  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    L20 Trail Camera is designed for outdoor use and is resistant against water and snow. Applications The Prime L20 Trail Camera can be used as a trail camera for hunting or scouting game. It is also suitable for surveillance usage. PARTS AND CONTROLS The Prime L20 Trail Camera provides the following connections for external devices: USB port and SD card slot (Fig.
  • Page 4 Lens Motion Indicator LED IR Flash Sensor Light sensor Control Panel Lock hole Cover Latch DC in cober Plug Fig. 1 DC In (For optional solar panel accessory) Video mic Tripod socket Battery tray Fig. 2...
  • Page 5 UP / Video OK / Menu Down / Photo Battery Release Power / Mode Switch Fig. 3 SD Card Slot USB Port Fig. 4...
  • Page 6 Loading Batteries After opening the latch on the right side of the Prime L20 Trail Camera, you will see that the Prime L20 Trail Camera has a battery release button. Depress this button and a battery tray will drop out of the bottom of the camera.
  • Page 7 LCD in SETUP mode (the SD card icon displayed after switching to SETUP mode will have a “lock” symbol inside it in it if the card is locked). Formatting the SD card by using the Prime L20 Trail Camera “Format” parameter before using it for the first time is recommended, especially when a card has been used in other devices (see “Changing...
  • Page 8 OFF. Please note that even in the OFF mode the Prime L20 Trail Camera still consumes power at a very low level. Therefore, it’s a good idea to take the batteries out of the battery compartment if the camera will not be used for a long time.
  • Page 9: Aim Mode

    You can either move the power switch directly from OFF to ON mode, or stop at the AIM position first to change one or more settings, then move the switch to ON after you have finished doing so. AIM MODE In the AIM mode you can check and change the settings of the Prime Trail Camera with the help of its built-in LCD.
  • Page 10 Setting Time and Date After the Initial Setup screen, the next few display screens will allow you to set the current time and date, so the time/date stamp imprinted on all your photos and videos will be accurate when captured by the camera.
  • Page 11 Setting Capture Mode (1 photo, 3 photos, or video) Use UP/DOWN to select your preferred image capture mode: Single Photo per trigger (display shows 1 + a still camera icon), Rapid Sequence of 3 Photos per trigger (display shows a still camera icon + 3) or Video Clips that are 10 seconds long at 720p resolution (display shows a movie camera icon).
  • Page 12: Mounting And Positioning

    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 Prime L20 Trail Camera for scouting game or other outdoor applications, you must be sure to mount it in place correctly and securely.
  • Page 13 Once you switch to the ON mode, the motion indicator LED (red) will blink for about 10 seconds. This gives you time to close and lock the front cover of the Prime L20 Trail Camera and then walk away. During this time, the motion indicator LED will blink red continuously. After it...
  • Page 14: Playing Back/Deleting The Photos/Videos

    (with suffix .JPG) or a video (with suffix .AVI). The Prime L20 Trail Camera supports 2 kinds of file system formats, FAT16 and FAT32. The default value is FAT32 to save photos and videos.
  • Page 15: Downloading The Photos/Videos

    Trail Camera or in your computer first and then insert the card into your Prime L20 Trail Camera and try again. • The default file system format of the Prime L20 Trail Camera is FAT32, which most computers can read. If you format an SD card for the Prime L20 Trail Camera in your computer, you should choose the file system format FAT32.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting (Faq)

    Trash to “eject” it before disconnecting.) The .jpg standard files from the Prime L20 Trail Camera may be viewed and edited with any photo software you choose to use. The .avi video files may be viewed...
  • Page 17 In some cases, other devices may change the formatting of the SD card so that it will not work properly with the Prime L20 Trail Camera. Camera won’t power up 1.
  • Page 18 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 19 Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest 1. Check the “Sensor Level” (PIR sensitivity) parameter setting. For warm environ- mental conditions, set the Sensor Level to “High” and for cold weather use, set the sensor for “Low”. 2. Try to set your camera up in an area where there is not a heat source in the camera’s line of sight.
  • Page 20 Field Scan (Time Lapse) not working properly 1. Make sure that the stop and start times of Field Scan “A” and “B” do not overlap (for example, do not set the start time of “B” to 8AM if the stop time of “A” is 10AM). CAUTION!: DO NOT USE the 1s Interval setting for Video at night at a feeder or similar environment.
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor 3 Megapixel Color CMOS Max Pixel Size 5963x3354 (20 MP) Lens F =2.8; FOV=42°; Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at night) IR-Flash Range Up to 100’ (30m) Display Screen Std B&W Display Memory Card SD or SDHC Card, Maximum capacity 32GB Picture Size 3M=2304x1296, 20M=5963x3354 Video Size...
  • Page 22: Two Years Limited Warranty

    TWO YEARS 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.
  • Page 23: Fcc Compliance Statement

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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 24 For further questions or additional information please contact: Bushnell Outdoor Products 9200 Cody, Overland Park, Kansas 66214 (800) 423-3537 www.bushnell.com ©2021 Bushnell Outdoor Products...

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