Bushnell HD 119740 User Guide

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CAM

Model#: 119740

08-15

www.natureviewcam.com

Rejoignez la communauté NatureView HD Cam pour :

• Trouver des informations sur l’utilisation et les capacités de votre NatureView HD Cam

• Partager vos expériences, vos conseils et astuces avec les autres utilisateurs de la
communauté mondiale NatureView HD Cam

FrançaisEspañolDeutschItaliano

• Découvrir des animaux du monde entier

• Accéder à un service internet gratuit pour gérer et publier les photos et vidéos prises avec
votre NatureView HD Cam (vidéos hébergées sur YouTube)

Visita la web-site de la comunidad NatureView HD Cam donde quieras y cuando
quieras:

• Más información sobre las capacidades y aplicaciones de las NatureView HD Cam

• Comenta tus experiencias NatureView HD Cam con otros usuarios, forma parte de esta nueva
comunidad

• Descubre animales de todos los rincones del mundo

• Accede a un servicio gratuito para gestionar tus fotos y videos on-line y sube tus fotos (los
videos se suben a través de YouTube)

Besuchen Sie noch heute die deutsche NatureView HD Cam
Community Internetseite, dort:

• nden Sie weitere Informationen zu den Funktionen und Anwendungen der Bushnell
NatureView HD Cams

• können Sie mit anderen Nutzern der NatureView HD Cam Ihre Erfahrungen austauschen und
Tipps von Anwendern aus der ganzen Welt erhalten

• entdecken Sie Tiere aus der ganzen Welt

• haben Sie Zugri auf einen freien Service, um Ihre NatureView HD Cam Bilder/Videos online
zu verwalten und Ihre Bilder zu speichern (Videos werden bei YouTube gespeichert)

Visita oggi la NatureView HD Cam Communty del tuo paese, e se possibile:

• cerca ulteriori informazioni sulle funzionalità e sulle applicazioni delle Bushnell NatureView
HD Cam

• discuti le tue esperienze con le NatureView HD Cam con altri utenti, condividi suggerimenti,
entra in questa nuova comunità mondiale

• scopri gli animali di tutto il mondo

• accedi al un servizio gratuito per gestire online le foto/ video ottenute con le NatureView HD
Cam e carica le vostre foto (i video sono caricati su YouTube)

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

DEUTSCH

ITALIANO

Visit the NatureView HD Cam community website for your country today,
where you can:

• see more information about the capabilities and applications of the Bushnell NatureView
HD Cams

• discuss your NatureView HD Cam experiences with other users, share tips, belong to this new
worldwide community

• discover animals from all over the world

• access a free service to manage your NatureView HD Cam photos/videos online and host your
photos (videos are hosted on YouTube)

4-42

43-87

88-134

135-181

182-228

www.natureviewcam.com

www.natureviewcam.co.uk

3

IMPORTANT NOTE

Congratulations on your purchase of one of the best wildlife
cameras on the market! Bushnell is very proud of this camera
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 NatureView HD 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 35-39.
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 [phone]. In Canada, call (800)
361-5702.

Bushnell recommends using a full set of 12 Energizer® Lithium AA

batteries in this NatureView HD Cam model 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® SD and SDHC Cards

(up to 32GB capacity, Ultra® or Extreme® series for HD video)

in this NatureView HD Cam

4

INTRODUCTION

About the NatureView HD Cam

The Bushnell NatureView HD Cam is a digital wildlife observation camera.
It can be triggered by any movement of wildlife 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 HD (1080p) video clips.

The NatureView HD 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
NatureView HD Cam is equipped with 40 built-in infrared LEDs (No-Glow
“black” IR 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 NatureView HD Cam is designed for
outdoor use and is resistant against water and snow.

Your wildlife camera is one of the latest generation of Bushnell NatureView
HD 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
previous 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

5

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 NatureView HD 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

• Close Focus capability with included close-up lenses (46 and 60 cm)

And many more features such as Super HD Video (1080p) with Audio,
widescreen or fullscreen format still photos, imprintable camera name
(user set) along with current data including temperature, moon phase and
barometric pressure.

Applications

The NatureView HD Cam can be used as a wildlife camera for research or
wildlife observation. It is also suitable for security/surveillance usage.

PARTS AND CONTROLS

The NatureView HD Cam provides the following connections for external
devices: USB port, SD card slot, A/V Out, 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. 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

6

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 below.

Light
Sensor

FRONT VIEW

Video Mic

LED IR Flash

LCD Screen

Power/Mode
Switch

INSIDE VIEW

Motion/ Low
Battery Indicator

Lens

Lock Hole

PIR Sensor

Latch

ON
SETUP
OFF

DC in
Cover Plug

Fig. 1: Connections

A/V Out

SD Card Slot

DC In

Tripod Socket

Video Mic

Cable to Battery
Compartment

UP/Video

DOWN/Photo

LEFT

MENU

OK/Replay

RIGHT/Shot

USB Port

Fig. 2: Button and
Switch Guide

7

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND SD CARD

Before you begin learning how to use your NatureView HD 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 NatureView HD Cam, you will see that the
NatureView HD Cam has twelve battery slots. For
maximum battery life, you should install a full set of
batteries. The NatureView HD Cam may also be
operated by just four batteries installed in the first
slots only (starting on the left-see photos). Battery
life will be shorter with 4 batteries, but the camera will
operate normally. If the low battery indicator blinks,

remove and reinsert the 4 batteries to resume
operation, or install a full set. 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 NatureView HD Cam. It is recommended to
use a power source with a current output greater than 1800mA. However,
during bright daytime operation when no flash is required, the NatureView
HD 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 NatureView HD 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).

8

WARNING: Be sure the camera’s power is switched OFF

before inserting or removing SD cards or batteries.

If both an external power source is connected and batteries are installed, the
NatureView HD 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). The

LED may also flash when only 4 batteries are installed, due to the lower
current capacity-if so, switch to a full set of 12.

Inserting the SD Card

The NatureView HD Cam 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 NatureView HD 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 (class 6 or higher) SD cards are recommended if
you will use the 1920x1080 or 1280x720 video resolution settings (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 NatureView HD Cam’s

“Format” parameter before using it for the first
time is recommended, especially when a card
has been used in other devices (see pg. 22,

“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

9

first). The card is released from the slot and ready to be removed when
you hear the click.

USING THE NatureView HD Cam

Once you’ve prepared your NatureView HD Cam by 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 NatureView HD 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 NatureView HD 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

10

for you to close the NatureView HD 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 NatureView HD 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

NatureView HD Cam with the help of its built-in LCD (or the remote color
viewer-see pg. 30). 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
remote color viewer. See pg. 29-30 for more details.

11

Fig. 3: SETUP Information Screen

Camera (Still Photo) Mode

Still Photo Mode

Time Stamp

Field Scan On

Video Mode

Video Mode

Image Size (Resolution)

SD Card Status

3

# of Photos Taken Remaining Photo Capacity

Video Sound On

Video Resolution

3

Available Video Recording Time

Battery Level

Date:Month-Day-Year

Time
Hour:Minute:Second

12

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 (20 different ones are available!) so your
NatureView HD 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 NatureView HD
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.

Press MENU

Press DOWN

Press OK

13

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”.
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.

Be sure to set the current date and time, using the “Set Clock” parameter,
if you choose to change the “Time Stamp” parameter setting to “On” since
that will tell the camera to imprint the date and time on each of the images
it captures.

14

Field Scan 2x with Live Trigger Feature

Field Scan is a revolutionary new feature for the Bushnell NatureView HD
Cam, which allows you to monitor a large area with time lapse images or

video. When set to “On”, the NatureView HD 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 covering a larger area with only one camera.

If an animal does enter the area covered by the PIR sensor and generates 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.17). 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.

15

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
Field Scan A:
[Start]: 6:00
[Stop]: 8:00
Field Scan B:
[Start]: 17:30
[Stop]: 19:00
Interval: 15M

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

Note: avoid any "overlap" of Field Scan A & B
recording blocks when setting their start and stop
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.

16

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

Scan Mode to “On”

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)

Note: the Interval
Setting sets the
timing between each
image for both Field
Scan "A" and "B"
recording blocks.

(Step 2)-select Field

Scan "A" (press OK)

(Step 4) (opt)-select Field

Scan "B" (press OK)

(Step 6)-select Field

Scan "Interval"

(Step 3)-set Field

Scan "A" Stop & Start

(Step 5) (opt)-set Field
Scan "B" Stop & Start

(Step 7)-set Field

Scan Interval

17

The SETUP Menu – Parameters and Settings List
w/Descriptions

Parameter

Settings

(Bold=default)

Mode Camera, Video,

Image Size

(only aects
still photos
in Camera or
Hybrid modes)

Image Format

(only aects still
photos­format for video
is widescreen
only)

Capture
Number

(only aects
still photos
in Camera or
Hybrid modes)

Hybrid

3M Pixel,
8M Pixel,
14M Pixel,

Full Screen,
Wide Screen

1 Photo,
2 Photo,
3 Photo

Description

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.

Selects resolution for still photos
from 3 to 14 megapixels. Higher
resolution produces better quality
photos, but creates larger files
that take up more of the SD card
capacity (fills up faster). 8M is a good
compromise between quality and
file size.

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.

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.

18

Parameter

Settings

(Bold=default)

LED Control

(Multi-Flash
feature)

Camera Name (Input)

Video Size

(only aects
video clips in
Video or Hybrid
modes)

High, Medium,
Low

Always set to
"Low" when
using the close­up lenses-only
8 LEDs will fire.
You may also
need to "block
off" some of
those 8 LEDs
(see pg.20)
with black
tape to prevent
overexposure at
very close range.

See "Using the
Setup Menu Input
Screens"

1920x1080,

1280x720,
640x360

Description

Controls how many LED lamps fire
when images are taken in low light.
“High”=all 40 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. Set to Low if videos are

overexposed.

Allows the user to set a custom
name for the camera. Useful for ID
purposes when multiple cameras are
setup, since each camera will imprint
its name on all photos (but not
videos) it captures.

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 1920x1080 is 1080p HD
video in "widescreen" 16:9 format.
The 1280x720 setting captures
720p widescreen HD video. Using
high speed SD cards (SanDisk
Ultra® or Extreme® series or similar) is
recommended if you will use the HD
video settings.

®

19

Parameter

Video Length

(only aects
video clips in
Video or Hybrid
modes)

Interval

Settings

(Bold=default)

10S (second)

default, with 60S
to 5S possible
range

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)

Description

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.

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”.

20

Location of the 8 LEDs that fire when
LED Control parameter is set to "Low"

Parameter

Settings

(Bold=default)

Sensor Level Low, Normal,

NV (Night
Vision) Shutter

Camera Mode 24 Hrs, Day,

High, Auto

High, Medium,

Low

Night

Description

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.

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.

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.

21

Parameter

Settings

Description

(Bold=default)

Format Execute Deletes (erases) all files stored

TV Out

Time Stamp

Set Clock (Set)

NTSC, PAL

Off, On

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
to exit without formatting.

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.

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.

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.

22

Parameter

Settings

(Bold=default)

Field Scan On, Off

Coordinate

(After On is
selected): “A”

Start/Stop, “B”
Start/Stop,
Interval

Off, On

Input

See "Using the
Setup Menu
Input Screens"

Description

Turns Field Scan (Time Lapse)
recording mode on/off. When
activated, 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 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.

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 pho­tos from multiple cameras, or use
other “geotag” capable software
(Picassa, etc).

23

Parameter

Video Sound

(only affects
video clips in

Video or Hybrid
modes)

Default Set

Settings

Description

(Bold=default)

On, Off Select “On” to record audio along

Cancel,
Execute

with the video when the camera is
set to video mode (saved file sizes
will be slightly larger).

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.

24

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 NatureView HD Cam menu screen is shown below:

Degrees
N=North,
S=South

Latitude

(3 digits)

Minutes Seconds

Latitude

Longitude

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.

(La) N000,00'00"

(Lo) W000,00'00"

W=West,
E=East

Degrees

Longitude

(3 digits)

Minutes Seconds

25

MOUNTING AND POSITIONING
THE NatureView HD 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 NatureView HD Cam for scouting
wildlife or other outdoor applications, you must be sure to mount it in place
correctly and securely. We recommend mounting the NatureView HD 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 60’ (19m) and no closer
than 10’ (3m) from the camera.

To capture close-up images at much shorter ranges, one of the included
close-up lenses may be attached to the primary lens (see below). To avoid
the potential for moisture condensation inside the primary lens, drop one of
the provided "O-ring" rubber seals inside the lens shade before installing
the close-up lens. Then screw the close-up lens in place over the primary
lens (only one at a time may be installed). The close-up lenses change the
minimum focus distance to either 60cm (23.5") or 46cm (18").

1 2

1-Place rubber O-ring at
bottom of lens shade

2-Screw selected close­up lens into lens shade

26

It is not possible for the camera to focus on subjects at normal long ranges
when a close-up lens is in place-be sure to remove the close-up lens when
you again use the camera at normal ranges. Experimentation is recommended
to determine the best location of the camera for optimum results when using
the accessory close-up lenses. Set the "LED Control" parameter in the menu
to "Low" when using either close-up lens.

There are two ways to mount the NatureView HD Cam: using the provided
adjustable web belt, or the tripod socket.

1. Using the adjustable web belt: Fig. 5 illustrates using the web belt
on the NatureView HD Cam. Push one end of the belt through the two
brackets on the back of the NatureView HD Cam. Thread the end of the
strap through the buckle. Fasten the belt securely around the tree trunk by
pulling the end of the strap firmly so there is no slack left. Note: it is not

possible to use a cable lock (in the upper part of the bracket) and the
web belt at the same time.

2. Using the tripod socket: The camera is equipped with a socket at
bottom end to enable mounting on a tripod or other mounting accessories
with a standard1/4-20 thread.

Fig. 5: Attaching the Belt

Strap Buckle

Two optional mounting accessories, a “Bear Safe” metal camera box (Model#
119654C) and Deluxe Tree Bracket (Model# 119652C) are also available­please see your Bushnell dealer or website for more details.

the

Sensing Angle and Distance Test

To test whether the NatureView HD Cam can effectively monitor the area
you choose, this test is recommended to check the sensing angle and
monitoring distance of the NatureView HD Cam. To perform the test:

27

• Switch the NatureView HD Cam to the SETUP mode.

• Make movements in front of the camera at several positions within
the area where you expect the wildlife 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 remote color viewer may also be used to accurately aim and position the
camera. See pg. 29 for details.

The results of your testing will help you find the best placement when
mounting and aiming the NatureView HD 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 NatureView HD 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.

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 write­protection (lock) switch off?

• Is the Power switch in the ON position? (do not leave it in SETUP).

28

USING THE REMOTE COLOR VIEWER

Your NatureView HD Cam includes a handheld remote
Color Viewer, which can be used to view the live image from
the lens, ensuring that the camera has been positioned
and aimed correctly so that your intended subject will be
captured.

The Viewer will also display the menu settings during the
setup process, and can be used in the field to review
photos/videos that have been stored on the SD card.

Before using the Viewer:

• Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the Viewer and
install 2 x AA batteries (alkaline or lithium-do not mix types), with the
flat (-) end of each battery in contact with the springs. Slide the battery
compartment cover back into place.

• Connect the provided cable between the jack on top of the Viewer and
the “Viewer” jack on the camera (next to the SD card slot. Switch the
camera to “SETUP”.

• If the Viewer display does not activate, press the power button on the
top right side of the Viewer. To turn off the Viewer, press the power
button again.

To check final camera aim/position with the Viewer:

To view the live image after the camera has been set to “ON”, and mounted
in place with the control panel closed and latched, simply plug the cable
from the top of the Viewer into the exposed “Viewer” jack on the bottom of
the camera. If the Viewer is powered on, it should display the image from the
lens. Aim the camera while monitoring the Viewer so that it is in position to
capture the desired subject or area. When finished, disconnect the Viewer
by pulling the cable out of the “Viewer” jack, and the camera will begin to
capture images.

Using the Viewer in Camera Setup Mode:

For convenience, the Viewer may be attached to the inside of the camera’s
battery compartment for hands free operation. Line up the round peg on the
back of the Viewer with the large hole in the slot at the bottom of the battery
compartment, then slide the Viewer to the left to secure it in place. To remove

29

the Viewer, slide it all the way back to the right and lift it up and out away
from the camera.

The Viewer will normally display the live image from the lens when the camera
is in SETUP mode. If you press the MENU key on the control panel, the
Viewer will switch to displaying the settings/options for the Setup Menu (in
fact, you can see all possible settings for each parameter).

On the remote color viewer, all the available settings for the currently
displayed parameter are shown on one screen, with a checkmark next
to the current setting (a). To change the setting, first use the UP/
DOWN keys to highlight (select) the new setting you want (b), then
press OK to “Execute” the actual change to the selected setting.
The checkmark will appear next to your new setting to confirm this
(c).

(a) (b) (c)

To use the connected Viewer to review photos/videos on the
SD card:

Press the Replay (OK) key.

• Press the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the previous or next image.

Photos are indicated on the display by “JPG”.

• Press the Left arrow key to zoom in on an image (then use UP/DOWN

to zoom in/out).

• Press OK to move around the image with the UP/DOWN and LEFT/
RIGHT keys. Press OK again to exit and return to the normal image
review.

• Press the Menu key to Delete the current image (or all images if you
select that option). Press Menu again to cancel without deleting.

• To replay a video, after pressing the Replay (OK) key, press the RIGHT
arrow key.

30