Bushnell Hunting Equipment 119537C User Manual

TROPHY CAM  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Model#s: 119537C / 119547C / 119576C / 119577C  
Lit# 98-2294 / 11-12  
 
INTRODUCTION  
About the Trophy Cam  
The Bushnell Trophy 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 0.2 mA) 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 the full capacity of 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 (“black” IR LEDs on models  
119576C/119577C) 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.  
Your trail camera is one of the latest generation of Bushnell Trophy Cams,  
and includes many new or improved features, including:  
Auto PIR Sensitivity-the camera monitors ambient temperature  
conditions and automatically adjusts the sensor/trigger signal to be  
more sensitive to slight variations in temperature on hot days, less  
sensitive on cold days.  
Hyper NightVision-The IR LED Flash array now has increased range,  
brighter output and better coverage for improved nighttime images.  
Field Scan 2x with Live Trigger-The “time lapse” feature added in last  
year’s models has been enhanced with the addition of the option for  
a second block of recording with its own start/stop times. Trigger  
signals generated by nearby wildlife activity will still generate additional  
photos/videos as they normally would, independently of the Field Scan  
operation.  
GPS Geotag Capability-allows the user to input the longitude and  
latitude of the camera’s position, which will be embedded in each  
photo file. This enables Google Earth, Picassa and other geotag  
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enabled software to automatically show a map pinpointing each  
camera’s location when a group of photos are reviewed on a computer.  
Especially useful for those who setup multiple Trophy Cams to monitor  
large or widely separated areas.  
Multi Flash Mode (LED Control)- prevents overexposed flash photos in  
close range applications  
Hybrid Capture Mode-allows both still photos and videos to be  
captured at each trigger, up to highest resolution settings for each.  
NV Shutter-user can select shutter speed for images captured at night  
allowing control over brightness vs. ability to stop motion  
Camera Operating Mode can be limited to Day only, Night only, or 24  
HRs  
And many more features such as HD Video with Audio, widescreen or  
fullscreen format still photos, imprintable camera name (user set) along with  
current data including temperature, moon phase and barometric pressure*  
(*imprinted barometer data only available on black LED models).  
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, A/V Out, and external DC power in (pg 5, Fig. 1).  
A 3-way power switch is used to select the main operating modes: OFF,  
SETUP, and ON (pg 5, Fig. 2).  
A control key interface with six keys is primarily used in SETUP mode to  
select operational functions and parameters. As shown on the next page,  
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 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  
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by icons or text above the key as shown below.  
Light  
FRONT VIEW  
Sensor  
Video Mic  
LED IR Flash  
Motion/ Low  
Battery Indicator  
DC in  
Cover Plug  
Lens  
Tripod Socket  
Lock Hole  
Fig. 1: Connections  
PIR Sensor  
Latch  
Video Mic  
A/V Out  
USB Port  
SD Card Slot  
DC In  
INSIDE 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 or twelve battery slots, depending on your model.  
For maximum battery life, you should install a full set  
of batteries. The Trophy Cam may also be operated  
by just four batteries installed in the first slots only  
(starting on the top or left-see photos). Battery life will  
be shorter with 4 batteries, but the camera will operate  
normally. Whether you use 4 or a full set, be sure  
to insert each battery with correct polarity (negative  
or “flat” end against the long spring of each battery  
slot).  
Bushnell recommends using a full set of 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 1550mA. 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 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).  
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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 5, Front View).  
Inserting the SD Card  
The Trophy Cam has 32MB of 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 for all models.  
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 32GB capacity are supported. High speed  
SD cards are recommended if you will use the 1280x720 video resolution  
setting (HD). 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 (see  
below). 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, 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.  
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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 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. 6,  
“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  
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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 (Fig. 3, next page).  
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.  
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 the  
LCD (119577C color viewer model only), or a connected TV monitor  
(std. display models). See “Playing Back/Deleting the Photos/Videos”  
(pg. 27) for more details.  
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Fig. 3: SETUP Information Screen (standard display model shown)  
Camera (Still Photo) Mode  
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  
Video Mode  
Video Resolution  
Video Sound On  
Video Mode  
2
Available Video Recording Time  
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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 (18 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 you 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.  
Color Viewer vs. Standard Display Models  
There is a slight difference in how the settings for a parameter are shown  
between the two different types of Trophy Cam models:  
On the color LCD display model (119577C), all the available settings  
for the currently displayed parameter are shown on one screen, with a  
checkmarknexttothecurrentsetting(Fig. 4a). Tochangethesetting, first  
use the UP/DOWN keys to highlight (select) the new setting you want  
(Fig. 4b), then press OK to “Execute” the actual change to the selected  
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setting.Thecheckmarkwillappearnexttoyournewsettingtoconfirmthis  
(Fig. 4c).  
On models with standard (non-color) display, only one setting is  
displayed at a time, starting with the current setting for the parameter  
when it is first selected (Fig. 4d). To change the setting, use the UP/  
DOWN keys to display the new setting you want (Fig. 4e), 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  
COLOR VIEWER  
STANDARD DISPLAY  
(119577C only)  
Press MENU  
(4d)  
(4a)  
Press DOWN  
(4b)  
(4c)  
(4e)  
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 suit 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 see 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 highlight “Video”  
(119577C only) or to select the “Video” setting (std. display models). 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 three times will take you to “Capture Number. Try using the UP  
and DOWN keys to scroll through the range of settings, then press OK to  
lock in your setting for the number of photos the camera takes each time it's  
triggered.  
Pressing the RIGHT key until you reach the last menu item, you'll see 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.  
Besuretosetthecurrentdateandtime, usingtheSetClockparameter, ifyou  
choosetochangetheTimeStampparametersettingtoOnsincethatwilltell  
the camera to imprint the date and time on each of the images it captures.  
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Field Scan 2x with Live Trigger 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 (for example,  
once every five minutes) during one or two blocks 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 PIR 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 “Set Clock” 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. Press the UP key to select On, and press OK (Step 1, pg.16). You will  
see "A", representing the first block of time you can define (a second  
block of time later in the day, "B" can also be setup if you wish). Press  
OK (Step 2). This takes you to the screen to set Start and Stop times,  
which determines the clock times when the first block of 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 “window” 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 (Step 3). The hour setting  
is based on a 24-hour clock, with “00” hours = midnight, “12” hours  
= noon, “23” hrs = 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 Stop minutes, press OK to confirm your  
settings for the first block of Field Scan recording. If desired, you can  
create a second block of time by pressing the DOWN key to select "B"  
(Step 4), then press OK and follow the same process to set Start and  
Stop times for Field Scan block "B" (Step 5). As an example of how you  
might use these two available time blocks, you could setup Field Scan  
time block "A" for the dawn hours from 6 AM to 8 AM, and block "B"  
to capture images between 5:30 and 7 PM. No Field Scan recording  
would occur from 8AM to 5:30PM, or from 7PM to 6AM.  
6. After setting Start/Stop times to define Field Scan block "A" and/or  
"B", press OK, then press the UP or DOWN key to select "Interval"  
and press OK (Step 6). The Field Scan "Interval" setting lets you  
control how often a photo or video clip is recorded during the block(s)  
of time you defined with the Start and Stop settings. Your options are  
60 minutes, 30 minutes, 15 minutes, 5 minutes (this is the default), or  
1 minute (still photo mode only). Use the UP/DOWN keys to select  
your preference, then press OK to save it (Step 7). Note that for videos,  
"Interval" is independent of the Length of each video recording-it’s  
how often videos are recorded, not how long each one lasts.  
7. Here’s an example of how the camera would operate, based on the  
following Field Scan settings:  
Field Scan: On  
Note: avoid any "overlap" of Field Scan A & B  
Field Scan A:  
recording blocks when setting their start and stop  
[Start]: 6:00  
[Stop]: 8:00  
Field Scan B:  
[Start]: 17:30  
[Stop]: 19:00  
Interval: 15M  
times, to assure correct operation. Also-if the "Camera  
Mode" menu parameter is set to "Day" or "Night"  
operation only, that will take priority over your Field  
Scan settings. Set the Camera Model to "24 HR" if  
you are setting both day and night start and/or stop  
times in Field Scan.  
These settings would cause the camera to capture a photo (or video,  
if the camera is set to that mode) once every 15 minutes, beginning at  
6 AM, until the Field Scan "A" recording block stops at 8:00 AM. Later  
that day, the camera would again take a photo or video every 15 minutes  
between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM (during Field Scan time block "B").  
The next day, the camera would again record an image or video once  
every 15 minutes between 6:00 and 8:00 AM, and between 5:30 and  
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7:00 PM. No Field Scan recording would occur from 8AM to 5:30PM,  
or from 7PM to 6AM. 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 every 15  
minutes during the block(s) 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.  
(Step 1)-set Field  
(Step 2)-select Field  
(Step 3)-set Field  
Scan Mode to “On” Scan "A" (press OK) Scan "A" Stop & Start  
Steps 4 & 5 are  
optional (only  
required if you want  
to set up a second  
block of Field Scan  
recording with  
different stop and  
start times)  
(Step 4) (opt)-select Field (Step 5) (opt)-set Field  
Scan "B" (press OK) Scan "B" Stop & Start  
Note: the Interval  
Setting sets the  
timing between each  
image for both Field  
Scan "A" and "B"  
recording blocks.  
(Step 6)-select Field  
Scan "Interval"  
(Step 7)-set Field  
Scan Interval  
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The SETUP Menu – Parameters and Settings List  
w/Descriptions  
Parameter  
Description  
Settings  
(Bold=default)  
Mode  
Camera, Video,  
Hybrid  
Selects whether still photos or video  
clips are captured when the camera  
is triggered. Hybrid mode combines  
both Camera and Video, so a still  
photo and a video clip are both  
captured for each trigger.  
Image Size  
(only affects  
still photos  
in Camera or  
Hybrid modes)  
3M Pixel,  
5M Pixel,  
8M Pixel,  
Selects resolution for still photos  
from 3 to 8 megapixels. Higher  
resolution produces better quality  
photos, but creates larger files  
that take up more of the SD card  
capacity (fills up faster). 5M is a good  
compromise between quality and  
file size.  
Image Format  
(only affects still  
photos-  
format for video  
is tied to Video  
Size)  
Full Screen,  
Wide Screen  
Selects 4:3 (Fullscreen, like old TV  
sets) or 16:9 (Widescreen, like new  
flat TVs) “aspect ratio” for still photos.  
If you like to view your photos on a  
TV set or computer monitor, you can  
set the format to match it.  
Capture  
Number  
(only affects  
still photos  
in Camera or  
Hybrid modes)  
1 Photo,  
2 Photo,  
3 Photo  
Selects how many photos are taken  
in sequence per trigger in Camera  
mode. This setting affects photos  
taken in Field Scan mode as well (to  
snap two photos every 10 minutes,  
for example). Please also refer to the  
Interval parameter.  
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Parameter  
Description  
Settings  
(Bold=default)  
LED Control  
(Multi-Flash  
feature)  
Low, Medium,  
High  
Controls how many LED lamps fire  
when images are taken in low light.  
“High”=all 32 LEDs fire, which is  
the default setting. Set to Medium or  
Low if you are getting overexposed  
flash photos or will place the camera  
at very close range to the subject  
you want to photograph. In general,  
select High if most of your intended  
subjects will be over 30 ft. from the  
camera, Medium for the 15 to 30 ft.  
range, and Low for subjects under  
15 ft. away. Note: in video mode, 24  
LEDs fire in both High & Medium  
(default) settings. Set to Low if  
videos are overexposed.  
Camera Name  
(Input)  
Allows the user to set a custom  
name for the camera. Useful for ID  
purposes when multiple cameras are  
See "Using the  
Setup Menu Input setup, since each camera will imprint  
Screens"  
its name on all photos (but not  
videos) it captures.  
Video Size  
(only affects  
video clips in  
Video or Hybrid  
modes)  
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). The  
default 640x480 is VGA video in  
standard 4:3 format. The 1280x720  
setting provides “widescreen” format  
HD video. Using high speed SD  
cards (SanDisk® Ultra® or Extreme®  
series or similar) is recommended  
if you will use the 1280x720 video  
setting.  
1280x720,  
640x480,  
320x240  
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Parameter  
Description  
Settings  
(Bold=default)  
Video Length  
(only affects  
video clips in  
Video or Hybrid  
modes)  
Sets length per captured video  
clip. Settings begin with 10 second  
default when parameter is first  
selected. After stepping down to  
5S, video length settings start over  
at 60S.  
10S (second)  
default, with 60S  
to5S possible  
range  
Interval  
Selects the length of time that the  
camera will “wait” until 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  
triggers” interval, the camera will not  
capture photos/videos. This prevents  
the card 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.  
10S (second)  
default, with a  
60M (minute)  
to1S (second)  
range of settings  
available.  
(60M-1M are set  
in one minute  
increments,  
59S-1S are set  
in one second  
increments)  
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Parameter  
Description  
Settings  
(Bold=default)  
Sensor Level  
Low, Normal,  
High, Auto  
Selects the sensitivity of the PIR  
sensor. The “High” setting will make  
the camera more sensitive to infrared  
(heat) and more easily triggered by  
motion, and the “Low” setting 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. “Normal” is for average  
or moderate conditions. The default  
“Auto” setting will allow the camera  
to determine the best setting based  
on its current operating temperature.  
This is an ideal setting if the weather  
is expected to change significantly  
during the period the camera will be  
used.  
NV (Night  
Vision) Shutter Low  
High, Medium,  
Affects the shutter speed during  
Night Vision operation. High will  
freeze motion better, but photos  
may be darker. A Low shutter speed  
setting will produce brighter photos,  
but rapid motion may be blurred.  
Medium is a good compromise.  
Camera Mode  
24 Hrs, Day,  
Night  
Allows user to limit operation to only  
day or night period if desired. An  
ambient light level sensor determines  
"Day" vs "Night" automatically. This  
setting takes priority over any Field  
Scan settings.  
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Parameter  
Description  
Settings  
(Bold=default)  
Format  
Execute (followed  
by an additional  
No/Yes step)  
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 (then select Yes  
and press OK again on color viewer  
models), press MENU (or select  
NO then press OK) to exit without  
formatting.  
TV Out  
Selects video standard /format for  
the “A/V Out” output jack. The video  
standard is NTSC for the United  
States, Canada, Mexico, Asia and  
South America. PAL is used primarily  
in Europe.  
NTSC, PAL  
Off, On  
Time Stamp  
Select “On” if you want the date &  
time (that the image was captured)  
imprinted on every photo/video,  
select “Off” for no imprint. Note: the  
current temperature, moon phase,  
and (user set) camera name will also  
be imprinted on your still photos.  
Models 119576C/119577C imprint  
the barometric pressure as well (on  
still photos only).  
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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Parameter  
Description  
Settings  
(Bold=default)  
Field Scan  
On, Off  
Turns Field Scan (Time Lapse)  
(After On is  
selected): “A”  
Start/Stop, “B”  
Start/Stop,  
Interval  
recording mode on/off. When acti-  
vated, Field Scan forces the camera  
to take photos or videos even when  
it is not triggered by a nearby live  
animal, useful for constant monitoring  
of an area that might be far away  
from the camera. The user can set  
the start and stop times for up to two  
independent “blocks” of Field Scan  
recording, as well as the interval time  
between each photo/video. To ensure  
correct operation, avoid setting  
overlapping start/stop times for Field  
Scan A and B. Please read the “Field  
Scan 2x…” section of this manual  
(pgs 14-16) for details on using this  
feature. NOTE: If the "Camera Mode"  
parameter is set to "Day" or "Night"  
operation only, that will take priority  
over your Field Scan settings. Set  
Camera Mode to "24HR" if you are  
setting day and night Field Scan start  
and/or stop times.  
Coordinate  
Input  
Off, On  
Allows the user to input latitude  
and longitude coordinates for the  
camera’s location. This data will  
be embedded in the files saved on  
the camera’s SD card (if “On” is  
selected). This makes it possible  
to see each camera’s location as a  
“pushpin” on Google Earth maps  
when reviewing a folder full of pho-  
tos from multiple cameras, or use  
other “geotag” capable software  
(Picassa, etc).  
See "Using the  
Setup Menu  
Input Screens"  
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Parameter  
Description  
Settings  
(Bold=default)  
Video Sound  
(only affects  
video clips in  
Video or Hybrid  
modes)  
On, Off  
Select “On” to record audio along  
with the video when the camera is  
set to video mode (saved file sizes  
will be slightly larger).  
Default Set  
Cancel,  
Execute  
Select “Execute” and 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  
“generic” settings.  
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USING THE SETUP MENU INPUT SCREENS  
Camera Name Input  
After selecting the Camera Name parameter (the only setting is "Input"),  
press OK. If necessary, delete the previous or default name by pressing the  
RIGHT key until the backspace symbol (  
) (located between letters "A"  
& "B", also between "j" & "k") is highlighted, then keep pressing OK. Select  
(highlight) each alphanumeric character you want, using the LEFT/RIGHT  
keys, and pressing OK after each one to set it. When finished naming the  
camera, press MENU to save the name to memory.  
Coordinate Input  
After selecting the Coordinate Input parameter, press UP or DOWN to  
select the On setting and press OK. The latitude and longitude for any  
location where you plan to place the camera can be obtained at many  
websites, for example: http://itouchmap.com/latlong.html. You can enter  
a nearby street address, just zip code, or use the various types of maps to  
locate the approximate position. The format you will need to use to enter the  
coordinates in the Trophy Cam menu screen is shown below:  
Degrees  
Latitude  
(3 digits)  
N=North,  
S=South  
Minutes Seconds  
Latitude  
(La) N000,00'00"  
Longitude  
(Lo) W000,00'00"  
Degrees  
Longitude  
(3 digits)  
Minutes Seconds  
W=West,  
E=East  
Note: You may see "negative" latitude or longitude coordinates online. These  
designate South latitudes and West longitudes. US/Canada locations will  
have North (+) latitude coordinates and West (-) longitude coordinates.  
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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.  
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.  
Fig. 5: Attaching the Belt  
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Two optional mounting accessories, a “Bear Safe” metal camera box  
(Model# 119654C for 119576C/119577C, or Model# 119653C for  
119537C/119547C) 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 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.  
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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 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 card “reader” (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 below-please read that  
section if you have any problem finding your files.  
Reviewing Images on the Trophy Cam Color LCD (Model  
#119577 only)  
Put the power switch in SETUP mode (switch to OFF first).  
Push the OK (Replay) key to enter image review mode.  
If you are in still photo mode, you’ll see the still photo review screen. If  
you are in video mode, you’ll see the video review screen.  
Use the UP/DOWN keys to scroll through your photos or videos.  
A zoom feature is available for still photos: first press the LEFT  
key, then use the UP/DOWN keys to zoom in or out. After  
zooming in, you can then press OK, and use the UP/DOWN/  
LEFT/RIGHT keys to move around and examine small details in  
different areas of the photo. Press OK at anytime to exit and return to  
the full view.  
Press the RIGHT (Shot) key to play a video. If “Video Sound” was set  
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to “On” in the Setup Menu, you should hear audio from the speaker  
during playback.  
Push MENU to delete an image. Image delete mode works as  
described below. To exit image review mode, press the OK key.  
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  
“A/V Out” mini jack using the supplied cable. 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.  
Cable from  
“A/V Out”  
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.  
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 “EK0001.JPG” or  
“EK0001.AVI, etc. Through the file format suffix you can distinguish whether  
the file is a still photo (with suffix .JPG) or a video (with suffix .AVI).  
*video files may require additional software for viewing on a Mac.  
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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.  
Deleting Photos or Videos  
If you see a photo or video during playback on the LCD or video monitor  
that you want to delete, it can be done easily without leaving SETUP mode:  
Press the MENU key. You will see the first “Delete” screen, which lets  
you selects the option to delete only the currently displayed photo/  
video, or all photos/videos (see below).  
Highlight the “Delete Current” or “Delete All” option, then press OK.  
Next, select Yes” and press OK to erase only the last displayed photo  
or video (if you selected “Delete Current”), or every photo and video file  
on the card (if you selected “Delete All”)-or select “No” and press OK  
to cancel the operation without deleting any files.  
NOTE: after deleting a picture or a video file, the deleted files can’t be restored!  
It is also possible to delete all files from the card by using the Format parameter  
(see pg. 21).  
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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 “EK0001.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 format photo files from the Trophy Cam may be  
viewed and edited with any photo software you choose to use. The .AVI video  
files may be viewed with the Windows Media Player on PCs with Windows 7.  
If your computer is running an older version of Windows, or you are on a Mac,  
and you don’t already have a compatible video player, you can download a  
free version of the DivX player from http://www.divx.com/.  
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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. To remedy this situation:  
1. Try moving the camera to an area that does not have any of these is-  
sues or try changing the sensor level on the menu settings.  
2. 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.  
3. 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.  
Battery life is shorter than expected  
1. 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.  
2. Check to make sure you have used new alkaline or lithium batteries.  
Bushnell recommends using a full set of Energizer® Lithium AA  
batteries in your Trophy Cam model to obtain maximum battery  
life.  
3. 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.  
4. 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 (Ultra® or Extreme® series for HD video). 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. Please make sure that the SD card is not full. If the card is full, the  
camera will stop taking images.  
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2. Check the batteries to make sure that they are new alkaline or lithium  
AA batteries. See note above about short battery life.  
3. Make sure that the camera power switch is in the “On” position and  
not in the “Off” or “Setup” modes.  
4. Make sure that you are using a good quality SD card in your camera.  
Bushnell recommends SanDisk SD Cards up to 32GB (Ultra® or  
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Extreme® series for HD video) .  
5. If the SD card has its write protect switch in the lock position, the  
camera will not take images.  
6. 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.  
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.  
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Bushnell recommends using a full set of 8 or 12 Energizer  
Lithium AA batteries in your Trophy Cam (the max. capacity for  
your model).  
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 45’ (14m) from the camera (or 60' (19m)  
for models 119537C/119547C). Subjects may appear too dark at  
greater distances.  
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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.  
d. Make sure "LED Control" in the setup menu is set to "High" to  
ensure maximum output. You can also try setting "NV Shutter" in the  
menu to "Low" (slower shutter speed=brighter images, with tradeoff  
of increased blur if subject moves rapidly).  
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.  
3. Night photos or videos appear too bright  
a. If the subject is close to the camera (less than10ft/3m), change  
the LED Control parameter in the Setup Menu to "Medium" or "Low".  
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 5MP or 8MP 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.  
c. 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.  
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 Stamp” parameter is set to “On”.  
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Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest  
1. Check the “Sensor Level” (PIR sensitivity) parameter setting. For  
warm temperature conditions, set the Sensor Level to “High” and for  
cold weather use, set the sensor for “Low. For variable weather, use  
"Auto".  
2. Try to set your camera up in an area where there is not a heat source in  
the camera’s line of sight.  
3. 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.  
4. Try to avoid setting the camera up on small trees that are prone to  
being moved by strong winds.  
5. Remove any limbs which are right in front of the camera lens.  
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.  
2. During use, the LED will not flash when the camera takes an image.  
This is to help keep the camera hidden from game.  
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 “between” two 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 “On”.  
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.  
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Camera won’t retain settings  
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.  
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.  
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).  
2. When using Field Scan in video mode, the smallest interval time  
available is 5 min, to avoid potential overheating of the batteries and  
electronic components, which could cause operational failure or  
damage to the camera. In still photo mode, a 1 min. Interval can be set.  
Difficulty removing the batteries  
Before removing the batteries from the Trophy Cam you can simply  
remove the battery compartment insert bar by grasping it in the middle  
and lifting out. This will give you easier access to the batteries. After  
removing them, you can replace the battery compartment insert bar by  
inserting one side into the battery compartment wall and flexing the  
insert until you can place the second side of the bar into the opposite  
wall of the battery compartment. Make sure that the bar is seated  
securely. The bar should be inserted with the text/numbers printed on  
the insert facing correctly up so that you can read them. Make sure  
that the insert bar is inserted correctly inside the battery compartment  
before replacing batteries.  
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=45°; Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at night)  
Selectable (Low/Med/High), up to 60’(19m) on High  
IR-Flash Range  
Std B&W Display: 24x32mm(1.5”) ; Color Display  
(Model 119577 only): 32x42mm (2.4”)  
Display Screen  
Memory Card  
Internal RAM  
SD or SDHC Card, Maximum capacity 32GB  
32MB  
8MP = 3264x2448; 5MP = 2560x1920;  
3MP = 2048x1536  
Picture Size  
1280x720 (widescreen), 640x480 (fullscreen), or  
320x240 (fullscreen) pixels per frame at 20-30 fps  
(Day) / 15-20 fps (Night)  
Video Size  
Hyper PIR with 4 sensitivity settings: Low/Normal/  
PIR sensitivity  
High/Auto  
User selectable: 24 Hour, Day only, or Night only  
Operation  
(based on ambient light level)  
0.6 second  
Response Time  
Triggering Interval  
Shooting Numbers  
Video Length  
1 sec. - 60 min. programmable  
13 programmable  
5-60sec. programmable  
8x (119537C/119547C) or 12x (119576C/119577C)  
AA batteries recommended, 4xAA as emergency power  
< 0.2mA (<7mAh/day)  
Power Supply  
Stand-by Current  
Power Consumption  
Night Vision Shutter  
Speed  
250mA (+1300mA when all LEDs fire)  
User selectable (High/Med/Low)-affects night (NV)  
photos/videos only  
A/V out (NTSC/PAL); USB; SD card holder; 6V DC  
external  
Interface  
Security  
Strap; ¼-20 attachment  
Operating  
Temperature  
-20 - 60°C (Storage temperature: -30 - 70°C)  
5% - 90%  
Operating Humidity  
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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 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. This 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 dam-  
age 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  
Overland Park, Kansas 66214  
25A East Pearce Street, Unit 1  
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 2M9  
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  
This 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.  
Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the EU and other European countries  
with separate collection systems)  
This equipment contains electric and/or electronic parts and must therefore not be disposed of  
as normal household waste. Instead, it should be disposed at the respective collection points for  
recycling provided by the communities. For you, this is free of charge.  
If the equipment contains exchangeable (rechargeable) batteries, these too must be removed  
before and, if necessary, in turn be disposed of according to the relevant regulations (see also the  
respective comments in this unit’s instructions).  
Further information about the subject is available at your community administration, your local  
waste collection company, or in the store where you purchased this equipment.  
 
 
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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