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Model#s: 119774C / 119775C / 119776C / 119777C |
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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 HD Aggressor does not seem to be functioning properly or if you are having photo/video quality issues, please check the Troubleshooting/FAQ section on pages 31-35. 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 a full set of eight Energizer® Lithium AA batteries in these Trophy Cam HD Aggressor models to obtain maximum battery life
Do not mix old and new batteries
Do not mix battery types-use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline
Bushnell recommends using SanDisk® class 6 or faster SDHC Cards (up to 32GB capacity) in your Trophy Cam HD Aggressor
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INTRODUCTION
About the Trophy Cam HD Aggressor
The Bushnell Trophy Cam HD Aggressor 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 14MP still photos), or video clips.
The Trophy Cam HD Aggressor consumes very little power (less than 0.25 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 HD Aggressor 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 HD Aggressor HD is designed for outdoor use and is resistant against water and snow.
Your trail camera is one of the latest generation of Bushnell Trophy Cam HD Aggressor HDs, 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. Models 119776C & 119777C feature "No-Glow" Black LEDs, invisible to game and other hunters.
•Field Scan 2x with Live Trigger-This “time lapse” feature includes 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 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
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Cam HD Aggressors 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 1080p HD Video with Audio, 0.2 second trigger speed and 1 second recover time (still photos), widescreen or fullscreen format still photos, imprintable camera name (user set) along with current data including temperature and moon phase.
Applications
The Trophy Cam HD Aggressor 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 HD Aggressor provides the following connections for external devices: USB port, SD card slot and external DC power in (pg 7, Fig. 1).
A 3-way power switch is used to select the main operating modes: OFF, SETUP, and ON (pg 7, 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. Three 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. These secondary functions are indicated by icons or text above the key as shown on the next page.
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Switch Guide
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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND SD CARD
Before you begin learning how to use your Trophy Cam HD Aggressor, 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 HD Aggressor, you will see that the Trophy Cam HD Aggressor has eight battery slots. For maximum battery life, you should install a full set of batteries. The Trophy Cam HD Aggressor 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.
You can also connect an optional Solar Panel accessory (model# 119756C -please visit www.bushnell.com for more information) to the “DC In” jack at the bottom of the
Trophy Cam HD Aggressor (other external power supplies should not be used, as the camera and/or display may not function correctly). If the solar panel is connected and AA batteries are installed, the Trophy Cam HD Aggressor will be powered by the solar panel's rechargeable lith-ion battery, as long as it provides adequate voltage (if not, the camera will switch to battery power). The solar panel's battery will power the camera at night.
When the batteries become weak (or a device with insufficient power is connected to DC In), the low-battery indicator LED will glow blue, indicating the batteries should be changed (pg 7, Front View).
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Inserting the SD Card
The Trophy Cam HD Aggressor has 32MB of internal memory, which can hold only about 18 photos (@ 8MP 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 HD Aggressor 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. Using high speed SD cards (SanDisk® SDHC rated class 6 or higher) is recommended if you will use the 1280x720 or 1920x1080 HD video settings. 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 HD Aggressor’s “Format” parameter before using it for the first time is recommended, especially when a card has been used in other devices (see pg. 23, “Format” 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 HD Aggressor
Once you’ve prepared your Trophy Cam HD Aggressor 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 HD Aggressor 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 HD Aggressor 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 HD Aggressor’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 HD Aggressor will take photos or videos automatically (according
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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 HD Aggressor with the help of its built-in LCD. 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.
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Fig. 3: SETUP Information Screen |
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Video Mode
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