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BR0WNING TRAIL CAMERAS PLATINUM SERIES FULL HI) VIDEO MODEL BTC-8FHD-P PLEA S MANUA BEFOR...
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BR0WNING TRAIL CAMERAS Thankyou for purchasinga BrowningTrail Camera. Our trail camerasare constructedof the finest workmanship and materials available. As hunters ourselves, we have designedour productsto help you get the most of your time in the field. Wehope you enjoy scouting game for years to comewith your new BrowningTrail Camera.
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QUICK START GUIDE STEP 2 STEP I Press the MODE button to enter the programming screen. Select Insert 8 AA Alkaline Batteries CAMERA SETUP and then set the and an SD card into the camera. time and date. Powe on the camera using the ON/OF switch.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PackageContents Batteries and SD Cards Camera Diagram Battery Installation Main Screen Time and Date Capture Mode PhotoQuality / Video Length Video Quality / Picture Delay Multi Shot Modes TemperatureUnits / CameraName Picture Data Strip / Motion Test TimelapseSettings Delete Images TV Out...
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1- 6' Tree Strap Instruction Manual 1- Buck Watch Timelapse Mini CD Nightvision Invisible Flash Your Browning SPEC OPSPlatinum Trail Camera is outfitted with invisible flash LEDsfor night time illumination. TheseLEDswill not have a red glow when illuminated. Trespassersor game will not be able to detect the presence of this camera.
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Camera Diagram Camera Lens Invisible Night PIR Sensor Vision IR LEDs Light Sensor Microphone Aim LED Mode Button MODE SD Card Slot 0001 Power Switch Color TFT screen Eject Programming Buttons USB Port 12 Volt Ext Power Port Battery Eject Button...
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For opimtimal performance w e recommendusing Browning branded batteries, Energizer " or Duracell.'" Slide the battery tray Battery Eject Button into the closed position.
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Main Screen Turn the camera's poweron by sliding the power switch to the ONposition. MODE: TRAIL CAM 00:30 Resolution 4MP Shot 1 The main screen displays the cameraoperation mode, pictures or videos taken, 102/1500 100% pictures or videos possible on the SDcard, cameradelay countdownand battery life percentage.
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Set Time and Date SETUPDATE / TIME DATE 1/05/2016 TIME 12:21 To set the time and date: the HOME screen, pressthe MODE button once. Select the CAMER SETUP option by pressingthe Enter (E) button. Highlight the SETUP DATE/TIME option and pressthe Enter button.
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CAMERA SETUP Capture Mode SETUP DATE TIME To set the camera's capture OPERATION MODE Mode,Highlight the PHOTO QUALITY OPERATION MODEoption in VIDEO QUALITY the SETUP MENU,and press ENTER.. Using the UPor DOWN arrow keys, select the operation modefor your camera. Pressthe ENTER key when finished. CAPTURE MODE OPTIONS: - STILLPICTURE This setting will take still pictures of game...
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Photo Quality CAMERA SETUP SETUP DATE/TIME OPERATION MODE To set the PHOTO QUALITY, PHOTO QUALITY highlight the PHOTO QUALITY VIDEO QUALITY option and pressENTER. Use the U P and DOWN arrow keys to makeyour selection. OPTIONS: 2 MP, MEDIUM 4 MP, HIGH 8 MP, ULTRA 10 MP Press ENTER button to save.
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CAMERA SETUP Video Quality VIDEO QUALITY PICTURE DELAY SHOT MODE VIDEO RESOLUTION TEMP UNITS Both video settings capture in resolution. difference betweenULTRA and HIGHvideo settings is the amount of compressionusedwhen saving the video file. The ULTRA setting usesless compressionwhen saving the file. This alllows for a higher quality video, but the file size will be large.
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Multi Shot Mode CAMERA SETUP VIDEO LENGTH T o program the MULTI S HOT mode, PICTURE DELAY highlight the MULTI S HOT MODE MULTI SHOT MODE option. Makeyour selection using TEMP UNITS the UP and DOWN arrows. Press the button to save your selection. BrowningTrail Cameracantake multiple shots each time the camerais triggered.
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CAMERA SETUP Temperature Units VIDEO LENGTH PICTURE DELAY Your temperature units can be SHOT MODE displayed on the picture's info TEMP UNITS bar in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Tochangethe selection, Pressthe ENTER button once, and then use the UP and DOWN arrows to makeyour selection.
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Image Data Strip CAMERA SETUP CAMERA NAME IMAGE DATA STRIP Your trail camera has an MOTION TEST information bar that is printed DEFAULT SETTINGS at the bottom of each photo taken. This info strip showsthe following information: Barometric pressurewith trend, temperature, moonphase,date, time and cameraID.
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Timelapse Settings CAMERA SETUP Your BrowningTrail Camerahas TIMELÅPSE FREQ the ability to function as a TIMELÅPSE PERIOD timelapse camera. This is useful DELETE ALL if you want to veiw the entire activity in a given area such as a large field. TIMELÅPSE FREQUENCY Your trail cameracan be set to take timelapse pictures at the following frequencies: 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 seconds,...
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following options can be changedby hightlighting the option and changingthe selection using the UPand arrows. Remember t o pressthe ENTER button to your selection. Default Settings This selection returns your cameraback to the factory default selectionsfor eachsetting. Delete All B y selecting DELET ALL,all of the images on your SDcard are erased.
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Smart IR Video Smart IR Video is a feature that will allow a daytime video clip to keep recording as long as the cameradetects movement during filming. If the deer stands still in front of the camera and the camera does not detect movement, the camera will end the video clip.The maximumrecord time for a video clip using this feature is 5 minutes.
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O n Screen Playback CAMERA MENU Your can review images and video clips stored on your CAMERA SETUP BrowningTrail Camera's PLAYBACK S D card using the color TFT display. Simply highlight and HOME SCREEN select the PLAYBAC option from the main camera menu. A DELETE PLAYBACK CONTROLS RIGH...
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Image Retreival The most popular way to review the images on your SDcard is to review the images on your homecomputer. The pictures can be viewed on both PCand Maccomputers. Simply insert the SDcard into the SDcard slot on your desktop or laptop computer.
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Buck Watch viewer o n your computer, a full set of operation instructions BROWNING available by clicking on the HELP icon in the viewer window. If your CDis lost or missing, you can downloada free copy of the BuckWatch...
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Timelapse Viewer BUCK WATCH ELAPSE VIEWER PLUS HELP U 90'F 04102' 02:59 042165000M ADVANCE The BrowningBuckWatchTimelapseViewer is a powerful tool to help managegameon your property. You can easily playback an entire days worth of timelapse imagery in only a few minutes, as well as view eachimage one-by- one if desired.
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Timelapse Viewer TimelapseViewer controls: OPEN Opena file of still pictures to play in viewer IMAGES OPEN Opena timelapse file for viewing TIMELAFSE > Rewind, P ause, P layControls Activity SearchControls ChangeViewer Settings Control ZoomIn, ZoomOut Controls ImageAdvanceControls Saveand ShareStill Imagesor Export Video Clips...
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For optimal trail camera mounting, we recommendusing the Browning Trail CameraTree Mount. This mount has a locking gimbal that can position your trail camera at the optimal angle.
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Warranty ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your BrowningTrail Camerawarranty coversyour trail camerafor one year. W e warrant that your camerawill be free from defects in workmanshipand materials when operated in normal useand conditions. This warranty will allow BrowningTrail Cameras,at its discretion, to repair the productor replace it with a new or refurbished unit.
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Accessories We offer a full line of accessories for use with your new BrowningTrail Camera. BATTERIES STEEL SECURITY BOXES nau.\ BROWNING SD CARDS TREE MOUNTS...
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FCC Statement This devicecomplieswith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subiect to the following two conditions: (I) this device may not caus harmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has beentested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB digital device, pursuant to part 1 5 of the FCC Rules.
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Specifications Camera PHOTOS Effective Pixels 1920x1080 Ultra Removable Memo IOMP 32 GB 8 MP er Time 0.67 seconds Medium Field of View 55 de rees 4 MP 2 MP Shootin Modes Still, Video, Timela e Plus VIDEOS 8 AA Alkaline or Lithium Batteries Battery Requirements...
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BROWNING TRAIL CAMERAS PLATINUM SERIES FU I.I. HI) VIDEO Manufactured and Distributedby: PrometheusGroup, LLC P.O. Box 130100 Birmingham, Alabama 35213-0100 1-888-618-4496 O PrometheusGroup,LLC Browningtrademarks licensed from Browning...
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