Bushnell Camcorder 119425C2 User Manual

TROPHY CAM  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Model#s: 119425C2 / 119426C  
Lit# 98-1573/02-12  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
PAGE #  
Table of Contents  
Important Note  
3-4  
5
Introduction  
6
Aboout the Trophy Cam  
Applications  
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Parts and Controls  
Installing the Batteries and SD Card  
Loading Batteries  
6-7  
8-9  
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Using an External Power Source  
Inserting the SD Card  
Using the TROPHY CAM  
The OFF, ON and SETUP Modes  
OFF Mode  
ON Mode  
SETUP Mode  
SETUP Mode Shortcut Keys/Functions  
Using the SETUP Menu to Change Settings  
Changing Parameter Settings in SETUP Mode  
How Parameter Settings Are Displayed  
EXAMPLES-Changing the Settings of Some  
Common Parameters  
8-9  
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10  
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10-11  
11  
11  
12  
13  
13  
14  
15  
Field Scan Feature  
The Setup Menu-Parameters and Settings List  
w/Descriptions  
16-17  
18-21  
Mounting and Positioning the TROPHY CAM  
Mounting  
Sensing Angle and Distance Test  
Switching ON the Camera  
Playing Back/Deleting the Photos/Videos  
Reviewing on an External Video Monitor  
Deleting Photos or Videos  
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22  
23  
23-24  
24-26  
24  
25  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)  
Reviewing Images Directly from the SD Card  
Reviewing Images by Connecting the Camera to a  
Computer  
Downloading the Photos/Videos  
Troubleshooting/FAQs  
PAGE #  
26  
26  
27  
28-32  
33  
Technical Specifications  
Warranty  
34  
FCC Compliance Statement  
35  
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IMPORTANT NOTE  
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the best trail cameras  
on the market! Bushnell is very proud of this little unit and we  
are sure you will be pleased with it as well. We appreciate your  
business and want to earn your trust. 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 Trophy Cam does not seem to be functioning  
properly or if you are having photo/video quality issues, please  
check the Troubleshooting/FAQ section on pages 28-32.  
Problems are often due to something simple that was  
overlooked, or require only changing one setting to solve.  
If your problem continues after trying the solutions in the  
Troubleshooting/FAQ section, please call Bushnell Customer  
Service at (800) 423-3537. In Canada, call (800) 361-5702.  
Bushnell recommends using 8 Energizer® Lithium AA batteries in  
your Trophy Cam to obtain maximum battery life  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Do not mix battery types-use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline.  
Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.  
Bushnell recommends using SanDisk® SD and SDHC Cards  
(up to 32GB capacity) in your Trophy Cam  
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INTRODUCTION  
About the TROPHY CAM  
The BushnellTrophy Cam is a digital scouting camera. It can be triggered  
by any movement of game in a location, detected by a highly sensitive  
Passive Infra-Red (PIR) motion sensor, and then take high quality pictures  
(up to 8MP still photos), or video clips.  
The Trophy Cam consumes very little power (less than 300μA) in a stand-  
by (surveillance) state. This means it can deliver up to six months stand-by  
operation time when the device is powered by eight AA alkaline batteries,  
and up to twelve months utilizing lithium AA batteries. Once motion in  
the monitored area is detected, the digital camera unit will be triggered  
at once (typically within one second) and then automatically take photos  
or videos according to previously programmed settings. The Trophy Cam  
is equipped with built-in infrared LEDs that function as a flash, so that it  
delivers clear photos or videos (in black & white) even in the dark, and it  
can take color photos or videos under sufficient daylight.The Trophy Cam  
is designed for outdoor use and is resistant against water and snow.  
Applications  
The Trophy Cam can be used as a trail camera for hunting or scouting  
game. It is also suitable for surveillance usage.  
PARTS and CONTROLS  
The Trophy Cam provides the following connections for external devices:  
USB port, SD card slot, TV Out, and external DC power in (Fig. 1).  
A 3-way power switch is used to select the main operating modes: OFF,  
SETUP, and ON (Fig. 2).  
A control key interface with six keys is primarily used in SETUP mode to  
select operational functions and parameters. As shown in Fig. 2, these  
keys are: UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, OK and MENU. Four of the keys can  
also perform a second function (shortcut operations in SETUP mode) in  
addition to their main function: The DOWN key can be used to set the  
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camera to Photo mode (still camera icon), and the UP key can set the  
camera to Video mode (movie camera icon). The RIGHT key also serves  
as the manual shutter (“SHOT”) button of the camera and the OK key  
switches the camera to the Playback (“REPLAY”) mode. These secondary  
functions are indicated by icons or text above the key as shown in Fig. 2.  
FRONT VIEW  
LED IR Flash  
Motion/  
Low Battery  
Indicator  
Lens  
Lock Hole  
Fig. 1: Connections  
PIR Sensor  
TV Out USB Port  
DC In  
SD Card Slot  
INTERIOR VIEW  
Cable to Battery  
Compartment  
LCD Screen  
UP/Video  
DOWN/Photo  
LEFT  
MENU  
OK/Replay  
RIGHT/Shot  
ON  
SETUP  
OFF  
Power/Mode  
Switch  
Fig. 2: Button  
and Switch  
Guide  
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES and SD CARD  
Before you begin learning how to use your Trophy Cam, you will first  
need to install a set of batteries and insert an SD card. Although that  
may only take you a minute, there are some important notes about both  
batteries and SD cards you should be aware of, so please take the time to  
read the following directions and cautions:  
Loading Batteries  
After opening the two latches on the right side  
of the Trophy Cam, you will see that the Trophy  
Cam has eight battery slots. Starting at the top  
of the battery compartment, slots 1, 2, 3 and 4  
form one group, while slots 5, 6, 7 and 8 form the  
other group, each providing 6 volts in parallel.  
For maximum battery life, you should install a  
full set of eight batteries. The Trophy Cam may  
also be operated by just four batteries installed  
in the top group only (see right), starting at slot  
1. Battery life will be shorter with 4 batteries, but  
the camera will operate normally. Whether you  
use 4 or 8, be sure to insert each battery with correct polarity (negative or  
“flatend against the long spring of each battery slot).  
Bushnell recommends using eight new lithium AA (Energizer® brand) or  
alkaline AA batteries. NiMh Rechargeable batteries are not recommended,  
as the lower voltage they produce can cause operational issues. It is also  
possible to use a lead-acid external battery cell with 6V output or suitable AC  
adapter-see below for more details.  
Using an External Power Source (optional, user provided)  
Optionally, you can connect an external 6V DC power source to the“DC In”  
jack at the bottom of the Trophy Cam. It is recommended to use a power  
source with a current output greater than 1000mA. However, during  
bright daytime operation when no flash is required, the Trophy Cam  
can function with much less current (>400mA). Please use a compatible  
power source cable (not provided) to connect the external DC power  
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source with the power input jack of the Trophy Cam, making sure that  
the polarity is correct. Note: The power connector is a 4.0x1.7mm coaxial  
DC power plug with positive “tip” (inside pin) polarity (Radio Shack P/N  
274-1532 or equivalent).  
If both an external power source is connected and batteries are installed,  
the Trophy Cam will be powered by the external power source.  
When the batteries become weak, the low-battery indicator LED will glow  
blue, indicating the batteries should be changed (pg.7, “Front View”).  
Inserting the SD Card  
The Trophy Cams have 32MB internal memory, which can hold only  
about 20 photos (@ 5MP resolution). This is handy for testing and getting  
familiar with the camera, but you will no doubt want to leave the camera  
unattended for longer than a day, so using an SD card is recommended.  
Insert the SD card (with the camera’s power switch in the OFF position)  
before beginning to operate the camera. Don’t insert or remove the SD  
card when the power switch is in the ON position.  
The Trophy Cam uses a standard SD (Secure Digital) memory card to save  
photos (in .jpg format) and/or videos (in .avi format). SD and SDHC (High  
Capacity) cards up to a maximum 32 GB capacity are supported. Before  
inserting the SD card into the card slot after opening the camera’s front  
cover, please make sure that the write-protect switch on the side of the  
card is “off” (NOT in the “Lock” position). The following describes how to  
insert and remove the SD card:  
• Insert the SD card into the card slot with  
its label side upwards (right). A “click” sound  
indicates that the card is installed successfully.  
If the wrong side of the card is facing up, you  
will not be able to insert it without force-  
there is only one correct way to insert cards.  
If the SD card is not installed correctly, the device will not display an  
SD card icon on the 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 Trophy Cam’s  
“Format” parameter before using it for the first time is recommended,  
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especially when a card has been used in other devices (see “Changing  
Menu Parameter Settings” for details).  
• To take out the SD card, just gently push in the card (do not try to pull  
it out without pushing in first). The card is released from the slot and  
ready to be removed when you hear the click.  
WARNING  
Be sure the camera’s power is switched OFF  
before inserting or removing SD cards or batteries.  
USING THE TROPHY CAM  
Once you’ve prepared your Trophy Cam by properly installing batteries  
and an SD card, you could simply take it outside, strap it to a tree, switch  
it on and leave-and you might get some great photos that are exactly  
what you wanted. However, we highly recommend that you first spend  
some additional time indoors with this manual and your camera until you  
know a bit more about what the 3-way switch and those control keys do.  
If nothing else, you’ll probably want to at least set the date and time so  
the camera will imprint them (or not-it’s your option) on your photos as  
they are taken, learn how to set the camera to shoot video clips instead of  
still photos if you like, and read some tips about mounting it on a tree.  
THE OFF, ON, AND SETUP MODES  
The Trophy Cam has three basic operational modes:  
OFF mode: Power switch in the OFF position.  
ON mode: Power switch in the ON position (LCD screen is off.)  
SETUP mode: Power switch at SETUP position (LCD screen is on).  
OFF Mode  
The OFF mode is the “safe” mode when any actions must be taken, e.g.,  
replacing the SD card or batteries, or transporting the device. You will also  
use OFF mode if you connect the camera to a computer’s USB port later  
to download your photos/videos. And of course, when you are storing  
or not using the camera, you will switch it to OFF. Please note that even  
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in the OFF mode the Trophy Cam 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.  
ON Mode  
Anytime after the batteries and SD card have been inserted, you can  
switch on the camera. When the power switch is moved to the top  
position, the camera will enter into the ON (Live) mode. The motion  
indicator LED (pg. 7, “Front View”) will blink red for about 10 seconds. This  
interval allows time for you to close the Trophy Cam’s front cover, lock it,  
and leave the monitored area. Once in the ON mode, no manual controls  
are needed or possible (the control keys have no effect). The Trophy  
Cam will take photos or videos automatically (according to its current  
parameter settings) when it is triggered by the PIR sensor’s detection of  
activity in the area it covers.  
You can either move the power switch directly from OFF to ON mode,  
or stop at the SETUP position first to change one or more settings, then  
move the switch to ON after you have finished doing so.  
SETUP Mode  
In the SETUP mode you can check and change the settings of the Trophy  
Cam with the help of its built-in LCD (or a monitor connected to the TV out  
jack). These settings, found in the SETUP Menu, let you change the photo  
or video resolution, interval between photos, switch the time imprint on,  
etc. Moving the power switch to the SETUP position will turn on the LCD  
display, and you will see an information screen that shows how many  
images have been taken, the battery level, camera or video mode, etc  
(see Fig. 3).  
NOTE: always move the power switch from OFF to SETUP mode. It  
is possible that the camera could lockup if it is switched from ON to  
SETUP mode. If this occurs, simply move the switch to OFF and then  
push it up to SETUP again.  
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Fig. 3: SETUP Information Screen  
SD Card Status  
Image Size (Resolution)  
Still Photo Mode  
Battery Level  
Date:Month-Day-Year  
Time Stamp  
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Time  
Hour:Minute:Second  
Field Scan On  
# of Photos Taken  
Remaining Photo Capacity  
SETUP Mode Shortcut Keys/Functions  
As mentioned earlier in “Parts & Controls, four of the keys below the LCD  
have secondary, “shortcut” functions when the camera is switched to  
SETUP mode (but the MENU key has not been pressed):  
Press the UP key to quickly set the camera to shoot video clips.  
Press the DOWN key to quickly set the camera to take still photos.  
Press the RIGHT key to manually trigger the shutter. This is useful  
for testing the camera-make sure you are in SETUP mode, press the  
RIGHT key, and a few seconds later a photo or video (depending on  
how the camera was set) will be saved to the SD card (or internal  
memory if no card is inserted). The “number of images taken”  
counter on the bottom left of the LCD will increase by one. If the  
display indicates “SD PROTECTED” when you press the SHOT key,  
switch the camera OFF, remove the SD card and slide its protect  
switch off.  
Press the OK key to replay (review or playback) photos/videos on a  
connected TV monitor (optional, user provided). See “Playing Back  
Photos/Videosfor more details.  
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USING THE SETUP MENU TO CHANGE SETTINGS  
The main purpose of the SETUP mode is to allow you to change the  
settings of the camera’s parameters (12-13 different ones are available)  
so your Trophy Cam operates exactly the way you want it to. You will do  
this by entering the SETUP Menu and pressing the keys below the LCD  
display, which will show you each parameter and its setting.  
Changing Parameter Settings in SETUP Mode  
A wide range of options or “parameters” are provided to allow you to set  
the Trophy Cam to your operational preferences. To change the setting of  
any parameter you must first switch to the SETUP mode. Once in SETUP  
mode, pressing the MENU button will allow you to select any parameter  
and change its setting. The name of the parameter and its current setting  
will be shown on the LCD. Pressing the RIGHT or LEFT key scrolls to the  
next or previous parameter (RIGHT key to move on to the next parameter  
and LEFT key to go back to the previous parameter), and pressing the  
UP or DOWN key lets you select a different setting for the currently  
displayed parameter. Once you have selected your preferred new setting  
for a parameter, press the OK button to save the new setting (actually  
change it). When have are finished changing the settings of one or more  
parameters, press MENU again to exit the SETUP menu. MENU can also  
be pressed anytime you want to cancel changing a parameter’s setting  
after a new setting has been selected (but OK has not been pressed yet).  
After setting the parameters to your preferences, be sure to move the  
switch to ON to begin actually taking photos or videos. No images will  
be captured if the switch is left in the SETUP position (unless you press the  
RIGHT/Shot key after exiting the menu)-in fact, the camera will power off  
automatically after a few seconds with no key pressed.  
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How Parameter Settings Are Displayed  
Some more detail regarding how the settings for a parameter are  
indicated on the display:  
Only one setting is displayed at a time, starting with the current  
setting for the parameter when it is first selected (Fig. 4a). To change  
the setting, use the UP/DOWN keys to display the new setting you  
want (Fig. 4b), then press OK to “Execute” (make the actual change  
to this setting). If you want to confirm this setting is now the current  
one, just press the RIGHT key to scroll to the next parameter, then  
press LEFT to go back again to the previous one. You should see the  
parameter setting you just made.  
Fig. 4: Selecting Parameter Settings  
Press MENU  
(4a)  
Press DOWN  
(4b)  
Press OK  
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EXAMPLES-Changing the Settings of Some Common Parameters  
Following this page, you will find tables listing all of the parameters  
found in the SETUP Menu, along with their possible settings (or range  
of settings), and a detailed description of what the parameter controls  
and what the settings do. If you read the previous section detailing how  
to select parameters and change their settings, you should be able to  
dive right in, find the parameter(s) you want, and setup the camera to  
your preferences. But maybe you’d rather walk through an example or  
two first:  
To change any parameter’s setting, always start with the power switch in  
the SETUP position. After the LCD comes on, press the MENU key.  
The first parameter you will when you first enter the SETUP Menu is  
“Mode. To change it from its default setting of “Camera” (still photos)  
to “Video” (shoot video clips), press the DOWN key to select the “Video”  
setting. Press the OK key to “Execute” (Set) the new setting you’ve  
selected for this parameter.  
Now press the RIGHT key to move to another parameter in the Menu.  
Pressing it four times will take you to“Video Length. Try using the UP and  
DOWN keys to scroll through the range of settings, then press OK to lock  
in your setting for the length of each video clip the camera shoots.  
Pressing the RIGHT key several more times will get you to the “Default  
Set” parameter. Highlight or select “Execute” (using UP or DOWN) and  
press OK to restore all parameters (including the Mode and Video Length  
parameters you changed a minute ago) back to their original factory  
default settings. The default settings for each parameter are indicated in  
bold type in the SETUP Menu tables on the next several pages.  
Be sure to set the current date and time, using the “Set Clock” parameter,  
if you choose to change the“Time Stampparameter setting toOnsince  
that will tell the camera to imprint the date and time on each of the  
images it captures.  
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FIELD SCAN FEATURE  
Field Scan is a revolutionary new feature for the Bushnell Trophy Cam,  
which allows you to monitor your food plots or field edges with time  
lapse images or video. When set to“On, the Trophy Cam will take a photo  
(or record a video clip) automatically at your choice of intervals during  
a block of time you set up for each day, without requiring a trigger  
from an active animal. This has the advantage of giving you the ability  
to monitor the edge of a field that might be 50 or 150 yards away from  
the camera out of the PIR sensor’s range. The result is an effective range  
much greater than it would normally be, with the camera dependant on  
triggers generated by nearby animals. This is a great tool for hunters to  
scout an entire field with only one camera.  
If an animal does enter the area covered by the IR sensor and generate  
a trigger event during a time in between the Field Scan intervals you  
set, the camera will capture an image or video just as it normally would,  
based on your other menu settings. Here’s how to setup and use Field  
Scan (be sure you’ve set the current time in “Clock Set” first, so your Field  
Scan recording will stop and start at the correct times of day):  
1. Move the main switch to SETUP, then press MENU.  
2. Keep pressing the RIGHT key, stepping through the Setup Menu  
until you reach Field Scan.  
3. With “On” selected (press UP/DOWN to toggle between On/O),  
press OK. This takes you to the screen to set Start and Stop time,  
which determines the clock times when the Field Scan recording  
will begin and end for each day. You can set these times to the  
exact hour and minute you want, for a recording “block” that lasts  
anywhere from just a minute to a full 24 hours.  
4. Set the [Start] and [Stop] times, beginning with the Start hour,  
using the UP/DOWN keys to change the setting. The hour setting  
is based on a 24-hour clock, with00hours = midnight,12hours  
= noon,23hrs = 11PM, etc. To move to the next setting, press the  
RIGHT key, change the minute for the Start time with UP/DOWN,  
then on to the hour and minute settings for the Stop time.  
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5. After you finish setting the last time setting (Stop minutes), another  
press of the RIGHT key will take you to the setting for Interval.  
This lets you control how often a photo or video clip is recorded  
during the block of time you defined with the Start and Stop  
settings. Note that for videos, this is independent of the length of  
each video recording-it’s how often videos are recorded, not how  
long each one lasts. Your options are 60 minutes, 30 minutes, 15  
minutes,5 minutes (this is the default), or 1 minute-use the UP/  
DOWN keys to select your preference, then press OK to save it.  
Here’s an example of how the camera would operate, based on the  
following Field Scan settings:  
Field Scan: On  
[Start]: 16:00  
[Stop]: 18:30  
Interval: 15M  
These settings would cause the camera to take a photo (or video,  
depending on which you have it set for) beginning at 4 PM, then  
another one at 4:15, 4:30, etc.–one every 15 minutes, until the Field  
Scan recording stops at 6:30 PM. The next day, the camera would  
again record an image or video once every 15 minutes between 4 and  
6:30 PM. Remember, this 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 every 15 minutes during the  
2.5 hour block of time. If an animal triggers the camera “in between”  
the 15 minute intervals, it will be recorded, same as it would if you  
had setup the camera with Field Scan turned Off. Note: Field Scan  
settings of frequent intervals and/or long periods between start and stop  
time can reduce battery life.  
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Step 1: set Field Scan Mode to “On”  
Step 2: set Start Time (Hr. & Min.  
Step 3: set Stop Time (Hr. & Min.)  
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3
Step 4: set Interval (60, 30,15, 5 or  
1M)  
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The SETUP Menu-Parameters and Settings List w/Descriptions  
Parameter Settings  
Description  
(Bold=default)  
Mode  
Camera or  
Video  
Selects whether still photos or  
video clips are captured when the  
camera is triggered.  
Image Size  
(only affects  
still photos)  
3M Pixel, 5M  
Pixel, 8M Pixel  
Sets resolution for still photos  
to 3, 5 or 8 megapixels. Higher  
resolution produces better quality  
photos, but creates larger files  
that take up more of the SD card  
capacity (fills up faster).  
Capture  
Number  
(only affects  
still photos)  
1 Photo, 2  
Photo, 3 Photo  
Selects how many photos are  
taken in sequence per trigger in  
Camera mode. Please also refer to  
the Interval parameter.  
Video Size  
(only affects  
video clips)  
640x480,  
320x240  
Selects video resolution (in pixels  
per frame). Higher resolution  
produces better quality videos,  
but creates larger files that take  
up more of the SD card capacity  
(fills up faster). 640x480 is VGA  
video in standard 4:3 format.  
Video Length 10S (second)  
Sets length per captured video  
clip. Settings begin with 10  
second default when parameter  
is first selected. After stepping  
down to 1S, video length settings  
start over at 60S.  
(only affects  
default, with  
video clips)  
60S to1S  
possible range  
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The SETUP Menu-Parameters and Settings List w/Descriptions  
Parameter Settings  
Description  
(Bold=default)  
Interval  
10S (second)  
default,  
Selects the length of time that the  
camera willwaituntil it responds  
to any additional triggers from  
the PIR after an animal is first  
detected and remains within the  
sensor’s range. During this user  
set “ignore triggersinterval, the  
camera will not capture photos/  
with a 60M  
(minute) to1S  
(second) range  
of settings  
available.  
(60M-1M are set videos. This prevents the card  
in one minute  
increments,  
59S-1S are set  
in one second  
increments)  
from filling up with too many  
redundant images. Settings  
begin with 10 second default  
when parameter is first selected.  
Note: after setting down past “1S,  
settings start over at “60M.  
Sensor Level Normal, High,  
Selects the sensitivity of the PIR  
sensor. The “Highsetting will  
make the camera more sensitive  
to infrared (heat) and more  
Low  
easily triggered by motion, and  
the “Lowsetting makes it less  
sensitive to heat and motion. The  
High setting can be useful when  
the ambient temperature is warm  
(making it more difficult for the  
sensor to detect animals), and  
the Low setting may help in cold  
weather if the camera is being  
triggered too often by anything  
warmer than the surroundings.  
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The SETUP Menu-Parameters and Settings List w/Descriptions  
Parameter Settings  
Description  
(Bold=default)  
Execute  
Format  
Deletes (erases) all files stored  
on a card to prepare it for reuse.  
Always format a card that has  
been previously used in other  
devices. Caution! Make sure you  
have downloaded and backed  
up any files you want to preserve  
first! Press OK to execute, press  
MENU (or select NO then press OK)  
to exit without formatting.  
TV Out  
NTSC, PAL  
Selects video standard /format  
for the “TV Outoutput jack. The  
video standard is NTSC for the  
United States, Canada, Mexico,  
Asia and South America. PAL is  
used primarily in Europe.  
Time Stamp  
(only affects  
still photos)  
Off, On  
Select “Onif you want the date  
& time (that the photo was  
captured) imprinted on every  
photo, select “Offfor no imprint.  
Set Clock  
Set  
Press OK and use the UP/DOWN  
keys (to change the setting) and  
LEFT/RIGHT keys ( to move to  
the next field) to set the hour  
(24-hr format only, “00”=midnight,  
“12”=noon) and minute, and  
then (on the lower row), the year,  
month and date.  
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The SETUP Menu-Parameters and Settings List w/Descriptions  
Parameter Settings  
Description  
(Bold=default)  
On, Off  
Field Scan  
Turns Field Scan (Time Lapse)  
recording mode on/off. Pressing  
OK with On selected will go to  
the Set Field Scan screen, which  
allows you to set the Start and  
Stop times in hours (0-24) and  
minutes (00-59).This is setting  
the time each day for recording  
to begin and end (24 -hr clock, so  
13:00 hours=1PM). Use the RIGHT  
key to step through the fields,  
and use UP/DOWN to change  
the settings. After you set the  
“Stopminutes, the next press of  
the RIGHT arrow key will jump to  
the screen for setting the Interval  
(how often the Trophy Cam will  
wake up and record). You can  
select 60, 30, 15, 5 or 1 minutes  
(default is 5M).  
Default Set  
Cancel, Execute Select “Executeand press OK  
to restore all parameters to the  
original factory default settings. If  
the camera is behaving oddly and  
you think you may have changed  
the setting for something  
accidently (but aren’t sure which  
one), this will reset all parameters  
to their most commonly used or  
“genericsettings.  
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MOUNTING AND POSITIONING the TROPHY CAM  
Mounting  
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 Trophy Cam for scouting  
game or other outdoor applications, you must be sure to mount it in  
place correctly and securely. We recommend mounting the Trophy Cam  
on a sturdy tree with a diameter of about 6 in. (15cm). To get the optimal  
picture quality, the tree should be about 16-17 ft. (5 meters) away from  
the place to be monitored, with the camera placed at a height of 5-6.5 ft.  
(1.5~2 m). Also, keep in mind that you will get the best results at night  
when the subject is within the ideal flash range, no farther than 45(14m)  
and no closer than 10(3m) from the camera.  
There are two ways to mount the Trophy Cam: using the provided  
adjustable web belt, or the tripod socket.  
Using the adjustable web belt: Fig. 5 illustrates using the web belt on  
the Trophy Cam. Push one end of the belt through the two brackets  
on the back of the Trophy Cam. Thread one plastic buckle part onto  
each end of the belt. Fasten the belt securely around the tree trunk by  
clicking the buckle ends together after tightening the belt so there is  
no slack left.  
Fig. 5: Attaching the Belt  
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Using the tripod socket: The camera is equipped with a socket at  
the bottom end to enable mounting on a tripod or other mounting  
accessories with a standard1/4-20 thread.  
Two optional mounting accessories, a “Bear Safe” metal camera box  
(model # 119653C) and Deluxe Tree Bracket (model# 119652C) are also  
available-please see your Bushnell dealer or website for more details.  
Sensing Angle and Distance Test  
To test whether the Trophy Cam can effectively monitor the area  
you choose, this test is recommended to check the sensing angle and  
monitoring distance of the Trophy Cam. To perform the test:  
Switch the Trophy Cam to the SETUP mode.  
Make movements in front of the camera at several positions within  
the area where you expect the game or subjects to be. Try different  
distances and angles from the camera.  
If the motion indicator LED light blinks, it indicates that position can  
be sensed. If it does not blink, that position is outside of the sensing  
area.  
The results of your testing will help you find the best placement when  
mounting and aiming the Trophy Cam. The height away from the ground  
for placing the device should vary with the animal size appropriately. In  
general, 3 to 6 feet is preferred.  
You can avoid potential false triggers due to temperature and motion  
disturbances in front of the camera by not aiming it at a heat source or  
nearby tree branches or brush (especially on windy days).  
Switching ON the Camera  
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 Trophy Cam and then walk away. During this time, the motion  
indicator LED will blink red continuously. After it stops blinking, the PIR  
is active, and any motion that is detected by it will trigger the capture  
of photos or videos as programmed in the SETUP Menu. Be sure you  
have read the descriptions of the Capture Number, Video Length, Interval  
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and Sensor Level parameters. Please note, the PIR is strongly sensitive to  
ambient temperature. The greater the temperature difference between  
the environment and your subject, the farther the possible sensing  
distance. The average sensing distance is about 45 ft.  
Before leaving the camera unattended, please check for the following:  
Are the batteries or DC power supply inserted/connected with  
correct polarity and is the power level is sufficient?  
Does the SD card have sufficient available space and is its write-  
protection (lock) switch off?  
Is the Power switch in the ON position? (do not leave it in SETUP).  
PLAYING BACK/DELETING the PHOTOS/VIDEOS  
After you have setup, mounted and activated your Trophy Cam, you will  
of course be eager to return later and review the images it has captured  
for you. There are several different ways this can be done.  
Reviewing Images on an External Video Monitor  
A TV monitor can also be used to play back pictures (or videos) from  
the device. Connect a TV monitor or a viewing device (such as a digital  
picture frame) that has a standard composite video input (RCA jack) to  
the Trophy Cam ‘s “TV Out” mini jack using the supplied cable (see next  
page). Then:  
Put the power switch in SETUP mode (switch to OFF first).  
Press the OK key. The most recently captured image will be shown  
on the video monitor. For video clips, press the SHOT (RIGHT) key to  
start playing, press again to stop.  
Press the UP key for the previous photo or video and the DOWN  
key for the next one. When viewing images, the total number of all  
images in the SD card and the index of the displaying image are  
shown in the center of LCD and at the bottom of the video monitor  
respectively.  
Press the OK key to return to live preview state (SETUP mode) when  
playback is finished.  
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Connecting an external  
video monitor to review  
images  
Cable from “TV Out”  
Deleting Photos/ Video Files  
In SETUP mode, it is possible to delete the photo or video files-just the  
most recent one, or all of them. This can be useful if an SD card is full but  
doesn’t have any images you want to keep, and you don’t want to remove  
the card and insert a new one- or if you trigger a photo during testing  
that you know you won’t need. Here’s how to delete files:  
Switch to SETUP mode if you aren’t already in it. Press OK.  
Press MENU. You will see “Delete Current”-this option will let you  
delete only the last, most recently captured photo or video. Pressing  
the UP or DOWN key will switch to “Delete ALL-this option allows  
you to delete (erase) every one of the photo and video files on the  
card without having to do this one at a time. Don’t worry, several  
more steps are required to actually make any deletion final.  
After selecting theDelete CurrentorDelete ALLoption, press OK  
if you want to proceed with the Delete operation, or press MENU to  
exit without deleting any files.  
If you pressed OK in the previous step, you will next see a choice  
of YES or NO (the default is NO)-this is a safety step to help prevent  
erasing files accidently. To finalize deleting the file or files, use the  
LEFT/RIGHT keys to highlight Yes, then press OK to confirm and  
finalize the delete operation (or MENU to exit without deleting).  
NOTE: after deleting one or all of your photo or video files, the deleted files  
can’t be restored! It is also possible to delete all files from the card by using  
the Format parameter.  
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Reviewing Images Directly From the SD Card  
This is the most popular method of viewing images. Since unmounting  
the camera and taking it to your computer isn’t very convenient, you may  
find it easier to just take the card out. By removing the SD card (swapping  
it for a new empty card if you like) and taking it to your home or campsite  
to view the images by using an SD cardreader(user supplied) connected  
to your computer (some computers and TVs have a built in SD card slot),  
you can leave the camera in place ready to capture more images. Once  
connected, the card reader works the same way as described next-please  
read that section if you have any problem finding your files.  
Reviewing Images by Connecting the Camera to a Computer  
You can always unmount the entire camera from the tree and connect  
its USB port to a computer-it will be recognized as a “removable disk,  
without the need to install any drivers or software. When using a PC  
(or Mac) to view photos (or video clips), first connect the device to the  
computer with the supplied USB cable. Then use commercial software  
with an image browser feature, or an image browser included with  
the PC’s operating system to view images saved on the SD card in the  
folder \DCIM\100EK113. Each new image or video will be numbered  
incrementally in order of the time it was captured. For example, you will  
see file names such as “PICT0001.JPG” or “PICT0001.AVI. Through the file  
format suffix you can distinguish whether the file is a still photo (with  
suffix .jpg) or a video (with suffix .avi).  
The Trophy Cam supports 3 kinds of file system formats, FAT12, FAT16, and  
FAT32. The default value is FAT16 to save photos and videos. Here are some  
related notes:  
You don’t need to be concerned about the file system format of the Trophy  
Cam unless your equipment has problems reading the SD card. If this  
happens, please format the SD card with the Trophy Cam or in your computer  
first and then insert the card into your Trophy Cam and try again.  
The default file system format of the Trophy Cam is FAT16, which most  
computers can read. If you format an SD card for the Trophy Cam in your  
computer, you should choose the file system format FAT16. Normally FAT16  
is recommended unless you have another image viewer that uses FAT12 or  
FAT32 format.  
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DOWNLOADING the PHOTOS/VIDEOS  
To download your photos/videos to a PC or Mac, first make sure the  
Trophy Cam power switch is in the OFF position. Connect the supplied  
cable to the camera’s USB port, then directly to a main USB port on your  
computer-do not use front panel/keyboard USB ports or unpowered  
“hubs.  
The Trophy Cam will be recognized as a standard “USB Mass Storage”  
device (this may take several seconds the first time you connect it). If you  
would rather leave your camera in the woods and just pull its SD card out,  
an SD card reader works the same way as described in this section once  
the card is inserted and the reader is connected to your computer.  
With Windows XP or later, you can then simply use  
the options in the pop-up window to copy, view, or  
print your photos (right).  
On all Windows OS, the Trophy Cam will also be  
listed as a “Removable Disk” if you open the “My  
Computer” window (on Macs, an icon will appear  
on your desktop). The Trophy Cam’s photo files  
are named “PICT0001.JPG” etc, and are located in the “DCIM\100EK113”  
folder on this “Removable Disk. Video file names will end with .AVI. You  
may copy the photos/videos to your hard drive as you would any file-just  
copy/paste or drag the file names or icons to your drive or desktop.  
After the photos are copied to your hard drive, you can disconnect the  
Trophy Cam. (On Mac computers, drag the “disk” that appeared on your  
desktop when the camera was connected into your Trash to “eject” it  
before disconnecting.) The .jpg standard files from the Trophy Cam  
may be viewed and edited with any photo software you choose to use.  
The .avivideo files may be viewed with Windows Media Player (version  
7 or later) as well as other video playback programs that may have been  
supplied with your computer, or are available online.  
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Troubleshooting / FAQ  
Battery life is shorter than expected  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Battery life will vary with operating temperature and the number  
of images taken over time. Typically, the Trophy Cam will be able  
to capture several thousand images before the batteries die.  
Check to make sure you have used new alkaline or lithium  
batteries. Bushnell recommends using 8 Energizer® Lithium AA  
batteries in all Trophy Cams to obtain maximum battery life.  
Make sure that the power switch was turned to the “On” position  
and that the camera was not left in “Setup” mode while in the  
field.  
Make sure that you are using a good quality name brand SD  
card in your camera. Bushnell recommends SanDisk® brand SD  
Cards up to 32GB. Our experience indicates that poor quality SD  
cards can sometimes reduce your Trophy Cam battery life.  
Camera stops taking images or won’t take images  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Please make sure that the SD card is not full. If the card is full, the  
camera will stop taking images.  
Check the batteries to make sure that they are new alkaline or  
lithium AA batteries. See note above about short battery life.  
Make sure that the camera power switch is in the “On” position  
and not in the “Offor “Setupmodes.  
Make sure that you are using a good quality SD card in your  
camera. Bushnell recommends SanDisk® SD Cards up to 32GB.  
If the SD card has its write protect switch in the lock position, the  
camera will not take images.  
If you have used an SD card in another device before inserting it  
in your Trophy Cam, you might want to try formatting the card  
using the “Format” parameter in Setup mode (make sure you  
have backed up any important files first, as formatting will erase  
all previous files). In some cases, other devices may change the  
formatting of the SD card so that it will not work properly with  
the Trophy Cam.  
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Troubleshooting / FAQ  
Camera won’t power up  
1.  
Make sure that you have installed at least 4 batteries (the required  
minimum #) in the battery compartment, starting at the top,  
filling battery spaces 1-4 with no “gaps.  
Bushnell recommends using 8 Energizer® Lithium AA batteries  
in all Trophy Cams.  
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.  
4.  
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 “betweentwo modes).  
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 45’ (14m) from the camera.  
Subjects may appear too dark at greater distances.  
c. Please note that when the Capture Number parameter is set  
higher than “1 Photo, 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.  
2. Daytime photos or videos appear too dark  
a. 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.  
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Troubleshooting / FAQ  
3. Night photos or videos appear too bright  
a. You will get the best results when the subject is within the ideal  
flash range, no closer than 10’ (3m) from the camera. Subjects  
may appear too light at closer distances.  
4. Daytime photos or videos appear too bright  
a. Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other  
light sources during the day.  
5. Photos with streaked subject  
a. In some cases with low lighting conditions and fast moving  
subjects, the 8MP and 5MP resolution settings may not perform  
as well as the 3MP setting.  
b. If you have multiple images where fast moving subjects  
produce streaks on the photo, try the 3MP setting instead.  
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.  
7. Short video clips—not recording to the length set  
a. Check to make sure that the SD card is not full.  
b. Make sure that the camera has good batteries in it. Near the  
end of the battery life, the camera may choose to record shorter  
video clips to conserve power.  
Date/Time Stamp not appearing on images  
1.  
Make sure that the “Time Stampparameter is set to “On.  
Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest  
1.  
Check the “Sensor Level” (PIR sensitivity) parameter setting. For  
warm environmental conditions, set the Sensor Level to “High”  
and for cold weather use, set the sensor for “Low.  
Try to set your camera up in an area where there is not a heat  
source in the camera’s line of sight.  
In some cases, setting the camera near water will make the  
camera take images with no subject in them. Try aiming the  
camera over ground.  
2.  
3.  
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Troubleshooting / FAQ  
Try to avoid setting the camera up on small trees that are prone  
to being moved by strong winds.  
Remove any limbs which are right in front of the camera lens.  
4.  
5.  
PIR Sensor LED Flashes/Doesn’t Flash  
1.  
When the camera is in the “Setup” mode, a special LED on the  
front of the camera will flash when it senses motion. This is for  
setup purposes only and will help the user aim the camera.  
During use, the LED will not flash when the camera takes an  
image. This is to help keep the camera hidden from game.  
2.  
LCD Screen Issues  
1. LCD screen powers on but no text is present.  
a. 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 “betweentwo modes).  
b. 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.  
2. LCD screen shows a faint black line after turning from “Setup” to  
“ O n .  
a. The LCD will turn off when you slide the switch to the “On”  
position. In some cases, this black line will appear and then fade  
in about 1 second. This is normal and the camera will function  
properly.  
3. Screen comes on but then powers off  
a. Make sure that you have installed the SD card correctly.  
Camera won’t retain settings  
1.  
Make sure that you have been saving the changes to any parameter  
settings that you made while in Setup mode, by pressing “OK”  
after changing the setting. If you don’t save your new setting after  
changing it, the camera will continue to use the original default  
setting for that parameter.  
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Troubleshooting / FAQ  
Camera takes continuous images of no subject  
A camera has what is known as a “false trigger” if the PIR sensor thinks  
that there is motion and heat in front of the camera lens when there is  
no subject in the image. These “False Triggers” are the result of placing  
the camera in an environment where there is motion associated with  
tree branches creating motion in front of the camera or an area where  
there is high heat in the foreground and any motion from wind could  
set off the camera. Setting a camera up over water is also a potential  
cause for this issue.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
To remedy this situation try moving the camera to an area that  
does not have any of these issues or try changing the sensor level  
on the menu settings.  
If the camera continues to take images when there is no subject  
in them, try placing the camera in an inside environment and  
aiming at a location where there is no motion. I  
If the camera continues to show issues, then there is probably an  
electronic component issue. If this is the case, please contact our  
customer service to send the camera back for repair.  
Moisture or Ants Inside Camera  
1.  
To ensure humidity or rain is kept out of the camera, secure the  
DC In plug firmly in place.  
2.  
Ants can be attracted by low level electronic vibrations, and  
enter through any gaps between the exterior and interior of the  
camera. Make sure the DC In plug is securely attached.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Do not mix battery types-use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline.  
Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.  
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Technical Specifications  
Image Sensor  
Maximum Pixel Size  
Lens  
5 Megapixel Color CMOS  
3264x2448 (8MP)  
F=3.1; FOV=50°; Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at night)  
36’-45(12m-15m)  
IR-Flash Range  
Display Screen  
B&W Display: 24x32mm(1.5”)  
Memory Card  
Internal RAM  
Picture Size  
SD or SDHC Card, Maximum capacity 32GB  
32MB  
8MP= 3264x2448; 5MP = 2560x1920; 3MP =  
2048x1536  
Video Size  
640x480/30fps, 320x240/30fps  
PIR with 3 sensitivity levels: High/Normal/Low  
Day/Night  
PIR sensitivity  
Operation  
Response Time  
Triggering Interval  
Shooting Numbers  
Video Length  
Power Supply  
Stand-by Current  
Power Consumption  
User Interface  
Interface  
1s  
1sec. - 60min. programmable  
1~3 programmable  
5-60sec. programmable  
8xAA recommended, 4xAA as emergency power  
< 0.3mA(<7mAh/day)  
200mA (+530mA when IR-LED lighted)  
LCD display  
TV out (NTSC/PAL); USB; SD card holder; 6V DC  
external  
Security  
Strap; ¼-20 attachment  
Operating  
Temperature  
-20 - 60°C (Storage temperature: -30 - 70°C)  
5% - 90%  
Operating Humidity  
Security  
authentication  
FCC/CE/RoHs/WEEE  
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TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
Your Bushnell® product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and  
workmanship for two years aſter 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. is warranty does not cover damages caused  
by misuse, improper handling, installation, or maintenance provided by someone  
other than a Bushnell Authorized Service Department.  
Any return made under this warranty must be accompanied by the items listed  
below:  
1. A check/money order in the amount of $10.00 to cover the cost of postage  
and handling  
2. Name and address for product return  
3. An explanation of the defect  
4. Proof of Date Purchased  
5. Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton, to  
prevent damage in transit, with return postage prepaid to the address listed  
below:  
IN U.S.A. Send To:  
Bushnell Outdoor Products  
Attn.: Repairs  
IN CANADA Send To:  
Bushnell Outdoor Products  
Attn.: Repairs  
9200 Cody  
25A East Pearce Street, Unit 1  
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 2M9  
Overland Park, Kansas 66214  
For products purchased outside the United States or Canada please contact your  
local dealer for applicable warranty information. In Europe you may also contact  
Bushnell at:  
Bushnell Germany GmbH  
European Service Centre  
Mathias-Brüggen-Str. 80  
D-50827 Köln  
GERMANY  
Tel: +49 221 995568-0  
Fax: +49 221 995568-20  
is warranty gives you specific legal rights.  
You may have other rights which vary from country to country.  
©2012 Bushnell Outdoor Products  
Specifications and designs are subject to change without  
any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.  
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FCC Compliance Statement:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference  
in a residential installation.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device  
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is  
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
· 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.  
The shielded interface cable which is provided must be used with the  
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant  
to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
 
For further questions or additional information please contact:  
Bushnell Outdoor Products  
9200 Cody, Overland Park, Kansas 66214  
(800) 423-3537 • www.bushnell.com  
©2012 Bushnell Outdoor Products  
 

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