Cuddeback Attack, Attack IR Operating Manual

Attack® Operating Instructions

The latest, full size version of this manual is available for down­load at www.cuddeback.com/support. We recommend that you
download the manual as we periodically make changes/updates
to the product or manual.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Cuddeback Attack digital scouting
camera. Attack is so easy to use that you may feel you do not need
to read this manual. However, we recommend you read the manual
to familiarize yourself with the not-so-obvious features of Attack.

What You Need To Know

1) You should have one or more Secure Digital (SD) cards.
(See Appendix A for recommendations).

2) You will need four D cell batteries (we recommend
Rayovac

®

or Duracell® brand batteries).

3)

When Attack is working it displays an electronic “worm”
on the LCD. This worm scrolls around the LCD to indicate
that you must not remove the SD card, must not turn the
rotary knob, or must not press any button. Please be patient
and wait for the worm to go away before removing the
SD card.

“worm”

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Step 1 – Familiarize yourself with Attack

®

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with Attack’s parts.

Front

NOTE: After the bracket has been mounted to a tree, slide

Attack’s two thumb screws down into the bracket.

Back

Back Back

Test
LED

USB

Connector

SD Card Socket

Mount
Bracket

Screw
Holes

Strap &
Slots

LCD

Screen

Video

Switch

Rotary

Knob

A/B

Buttons

User

Interface

LED

Camera
Lens

Motion­Heat
Sensor

User Interface

Door

Battery Door

Flash

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Step 2 – Installing Batteries and SD Card

1) Turn the rotary knob to the OFF position.

2) Loosen the battery thumb screw and open the battery
compartment door. Install four brand new alkaline D cell
batteries. Make sure to observe correct polarity. Close the
door and tighten the thumb screw completely.

3) You may notice a series of numbers displayed. These are
Attack’s hardware and software version numbers.

4) Wait until the LCD display goes blank and the green and red
LEDs are off.

5) Install your SD card. Be sure to observe the correct polarity
with clipped corner on the card to the right.

Step 3 – Setting up the Attack

®

1) Turn the rotary knob to Time position, press A and B to set.
Time is AM/PM format.

2) Turn the rotary knob to Date position, press A and B to set.

3) Turn the rotary knob to Year position, press A and B to set.

4) Later you will read Step 8 – More Features for information
on the USB and MENU positions.

Bottom View

Battery Install SD Card Install

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Step 4 – Attaching Attack® to a Tree

1) We recommend you first try your Attack at home. In this
case, set Attack on a table instead of mounting it to a tree.

2) For optimum detection of deer-sized animals we recommend
mounting Attack about 30 to 36 inches off the ground
(this is about waist high to slightly higher).

3) For best image quality, install Attack about 10 to 15 feet
from where animals are expected. Attack will detect
animals at distances from directly in front of the camera to
about 50 feet. Note that detection distance varies greatly with

air temperature, animal size, and the speed the animal is moving.

4) Attack features our new Genius Mounting System. This
system allows you to attach the bracket to a tree and then
slide Attack on and off the bracket as needed. Use the
included strap to attach the tree bracket. You can also use
screws (not supplied) to attach the bracket to a tree.

5) Once the tree bracket is attached to the tree, make sure
both thumb screws on the back of Attack are tightened
completely. Then slide Attack onto the bracket.

6) It is best to remove any vegetation and obstructions from
Attack’s field-of-view that may interfere with Attack’s
sensor or camera.

7) Aim/align Attack to make sure it is pointed where you
expect the animals to be. Aim Attack level with the
ground to maximize detection range and performance.
You can use Attack’s test feature (explained next) to help
you determine the detection area.

8) Cuddeback has optional mounting methods available, such
as tilt-brackets, bear-resistant boxes, and mounting posts.
See your retailer or www.cuddeback.com for details.

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