Cuddeback C1000 User Manual
CUDDEBACK™ OWNERS MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Cuddeback™ Digital Camera. To
properly use your Cuddeback you must read this manual.
A Quick Start guide begins on page 5
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DO NOT remove or install batteries or a memory card when:
“Cam Busy” is displayed on LCD
“Picture” is displayed on LCD
Images are being displayed on a TV or camcorder
Removing or installing batteries or memory card during the
above conditions can permanently damage the memory card
and render it unusable.
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Cuddeback Image Storage
Images taken with your Cuddeback camera are stored in Cuddeback’s internal
memory or in an optional Compact Flash card. Cuddeback does not include a
Compact Flash card. Cards are readily available from most computer/TV stores
and some “mart” stores. Your dealer may also carry Compact Flash cards. You
can also purchase Compact Flash cards directly from us. Call for availability
and pricing.
Using Cuddeback without a Compact Flash card
When Cuddeback is used without a Compact Flash card images are stored in
Cuddeback’s internal image memory. Approximately 20 to 40 images can be
saved. (You may get more or less images depending upon the size of the image
file. Size of image file is determined by image content. Day time images will
be larger than night images).
Image resolution is 640 x 480 pixels when Cuddeback
Using Cuddeback with a Compact Flash card
When Cuddeback is used with a Compact Flash card images are stored in the
Compact Flash card. See page 3 for more information.
Viewing Saved Images
You can view and clear images on a TV or camcorder connected to
Cuddeback’s video out connector. Viewing images is the same whether images
are stored on a Compact Flash card or are saved in internal memory. This
method is described latter in this manual.
Saving Internal Images to a Compact Flash card
You can transfer the images stored in internal image memory to a Compact
Flash card. Simply insert a Compact Flash card into Cuddeback’s Card Holder
(located on right side of Cuddeback), and press the Mode Key numerous times
until CAM BUSY appears on the LCD display. The image files will
automatically be copied from internal memory to the Compact Flash card. After
the images are copied to the Compact Flash card they will automatically be
erased from internal memory.
Do not insert or remove a Compact Flash card when
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is operated without a Compact Flash card.
Image resolution is 1280 x 1024 when Cuddeback
is used with a Compact Flash card.
• “Cam Busy” is displayed on LCD
• “Picture” is displayed on LCD
• Images are being displayed on a TV or
camcorder
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Image Storage on Compact Flash card
Images are stored on industry standard Compact Flash cards. Card sizes of 8
MB to 512 MB are readily available at most retailers that sells digital cameras.
Images are saved in standard JPG format and are compatible with personal
computers, printers, and some digital cameras. Select card sized based upon
how many images you wish to save.
CARD SIZE APPROXIMATE NUMBER of IMAGES
8 MB 25
16 MB 50
32 MB 100
64 MB 200
128 MB 400
256 MB 800
512 MB 1600
Note: Image size will vary greatly with image content. You may be able to save more
or less images than shown. Quantity and length of video clips will reduce the number
of images that can be saved.
Viewing Images
1. Use a portable TV or Camcorder. Attach a standard portable TV or
camcorder to Cuddeback’s Video Our Port for image viewing. Your TV or
camcorder must have a video in port.
2. Use a TV Viewer. The SanDisk Digital Photo Viewer can be used to view
images on your TV; a computer is not required (see www.sandisk.com).
3. Use a compatible camera. Some digital cameras that use Compact Flash
cards may be able to view images taken with the Cuddeback Digital
Camera. You should have your retailer test the camera before purchasing to
assure that the camera will read images taken with your Cuddeback Digital
Camera.
4. Use a PC. Using a Compact Flash card reader Cuddeback images can be
read by personal computers. You can then email, print, enhance, and
archive the images using common PC software. Compact Flash card readers
are available at most computer stores, or at www.sandisk.com.
5. Use a printer equipped with an image viewer. Many of the personal printers
by Epson, H-P, and others feature built in Compact Flash card readers.
These printers can be used to view and print images from your Cuddeback
Digital Camera.
6. Video clips can only be viewed using a PC with appropriate software.
Quick Time player is installed on many newer PCs. If not installed on your
PC, Quick Time player can be downloaded via the internet at no cost (see
www.quicktime.com).
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We recommend using your PC to view, print, email, and archive images. Using
2 Compact Flash cards you can 1) remove the 1
Cuddeback, 2) insert your 2
take the 1
st
card home for image viewing on your PC. By using 2 Compact
nd
Compact Flash card into Cuddeback, and then 3)
st
Compact Flash card from
Flash cards you can leave Cuddeback installed in the field, while you are able to
view and archive recorded images at home using you computer and printer.
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Quick Start & E-Z Mode
Follow these steps to quickly learn to use Cuddeback in its E-Z Operating Mode.
STEP 1 – BATTERIES and USER INTERFACE
1) Install batteries. Always use 4 brand new alkaline D cell batteries. We
recommend Duracell or Energizer brand batt eri es only!
2) You may use rechargeable batteries but battery life will be significantly
lower. You will need to experiment to determine battery life when using
rechargeable batteries.
3) Immediately after batteries are correctly installed, the message [E-Z
Mode / Change?] will appear on the LCD display.
4) Do not press any key at this time. In a few seconds the date and time will
appear on the LCD display.
5) The Cuddeback features a 2 line 16-character LCD display and 5 pushbutton keys. The keys are: Mode (M), Down (↓), Up (↑), Setup (S), and C
Line 1 of LCD display
Line 2 of LCD display
M
↓ ↑
S C
M or Mode Key – Use this key for viewing information. Every time you
press the (MODE Key) a different menu will be displayed.
S or Setup Key – Use this key to change Cuddeback parameters.
Every time you press the (S KEY) a different parameter menu will be
displayed. The displayed parameter can be changed by pressing the (UP
KEY) or (DOWN KEY).
Up/Down Keys – Use these keys to select a new sub-task, change viewed
information, or to change a setting.
C Key – This key performs a variety of operations depending upon what
operation that is being performed. Think of this key as the <Enter> key on
a personal computer. “C” indicates Change, Confirm, Clear.
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STEP 2 – CUDDEBACK SETUP
Press the Setup Key (S KEY) to set Cuddeback’s operating parameters. With
each press of the (S KEY) a different parameter will be displayed. When a
parameter is displayed the (UP KEY) and (DOWN KEY) will change the
parameter.
1) Camera Delay
a) Camera Delay is the amount of time Cuddeback will wait after taking a
photo before it will take another photo.
b) Displayed as [Camera Delay] on line 1, with the length of the
delay on line 2 (the delay is in minutes).
c) Pressing the (UP KEY) or (DOWN KEY) will change the setting.
d) The range is 1 minute to 60 minutes.
2) Set Date
a) D isplayed as [Set Date] on line 1, and the date on line 2.
b) Pressing the (DOWN KEY) will increment the month.
c) Pressing the (UP KEY) will increment the day.
3) Set Year
a) D isplayed as [Set Year] on line 1, and the year on line 2.
b) Pressing the (DOWN KEY) will decrement the year.
c) Pressing the (UP KEY) will increment the year.
4) Set Time
a) D isplayed as [Set Time] on line 1, and the setting on line 2.
b) Pressing the (DOWN KEY) will increment the hour. As the hours
change the am/pm indicator will change to indicate an AM or PM hour.
c) Pressing the (UP KEY) will increment the minutes.
STEP 3 – CONTROLLING CUDDEBACK
Press the Mode Key (M KEY) to view images and to control/set Cuddeback’s
operating mode. With each press of the (M KEY) one of three mode menus
will be displayed, date/time, images, and operating mode.
1) Date / Time - Press the (M KEY) until the date/time is displayed on the
LCD display. This is the date and time of Cuddeback’s clock.
2) Images - Press the (M KEY) again. The LCD will display [Cam Busy]
as the memory card is read. In a few seconds the LCD will display the
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number of images saved on the memory card as [Images Saved] on
line 1 and the number of images saved on line 2 of the LCD.
a) To view images saved on the memory card:
i) Attach a TV or camcorder to the Video Out connector on the
Cuddeback. See the section TV Requirements
information about using a TV with your Cuddeback.
ii) When [Images Saved] is on the display, press the (UP) or
(DOWN KEY) to view the images. As the image is being
displayed on the TV the message [Cam Busy] will appear on
line 2 of the LCD display.
iii) You can continue to view images by pressing the (UP) or (DOWN
KEY).
iv) Pressing the (M KEY) while viewing images will redisplay the
number of images saved on the memory card.
b) To clear an image on the memory card:
i) To erase the image that is being displayed on the TV, press the (C
KEY). The LCD will prompt [Clear Image?] on line 1, and
[C = Yes] on line 2.
ii) To clear the image press the (C KEY) a second time. To
continue without clearing the image, press the (UP), (DOWN), or
(M KEY).
c) To erase all images on the memory card:
i) When [Images Saved] is on the display you can clear all
images on the memory card. If [Images Saved] is not on the
display, press the (M KEY) until it is.
ii) To erase all the images saved on the memory card press the (C
KEY). The LCD will prompt [Clear All Images?] on line
1, and [C = Yes] on line 2.
iii) To clear all the images press the (C KEY) a second time. To
continue without clearing the images, press the (UP), (DOWN) or
(M KEY).
iv) To prev ent accidentally clearing all the images you will be
required to enter a password before all the images will be cleared.
(1) The LCD will prompt [Enter LPW to Clear All
Images] on line 1, and [<0---->] on
(2) The default password in E-Z Mode is 0-0-0-0-0. This is
entered by pressing the (UP KEY) four times (you can
change this password in Advanced Mode).
(3) After the five 0s are entered press the (C KEY) to clear all
images.
(4) If you do not want to clear all the images press the (M KEY)
during any of the above steps.
3) Operating Mode –Using the operating mode you can arm, disarm, and test
Cuddeback’s motion/heat sensor.
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a) Press the (M KEY) until [Standby] appears on the LCD display.
b) Press the (UP) or (DOWN KEY) to change the operating mode. There
are four selections available:
c) Standby – In this mode Cuddeback will not trigger the camera. This
state is used when you are programming and viewing images.
Cuddeback will automatically activate Live Camera mode if left in the
Standby Mode.
d)
Test Mode – Cuddeback is in test and align mode. In this mode the
Cuddeback LED will illuminate when activity is sensed. This mode is
used to verify Cuddeback’s detection zone and to assist in aligning
Cuddeback to trigger where you desire. Cuddeback will automatically
activate Live Camera mode if left in Test Mode.
e) Live Mode – Cuddeback is placed in Live Camera mode and will
trigger the camera when activity is sensed. It is only in this state that
the Cuddeback will trigger the camera. When Live Camera mode is
initiated there will be a 45 second delay before the motion sensor starts.
This provides you with enough time to replace the battery cover and
move away from the camera. The LCD display will clear when the
motion sensor activates.
f) Cuddeback Disarmed – In this state Cuddeback is off and will not
trigger the camera. This mode is useful for transporting the Cuddeback
without having Cuddeback trigger the camera. Before disarming the
LCD will prompt [C to Disarm]. You must press the (C KEY)
to disarm the Cuddeback. The Cuddeback will then prompt
[Disarmed]. To rearm Cuddeback press you press the (UP) or
(DOWN KEY) to change the operating mode to Standby, Test, or Live
Camera as desired.
g) If you press the (M KEY) or (S KEY) during any of the above
displays, Cuddeback will remain in the operating mode displayed.
h) Automatic Operation
. To prevent Cuddeback from being left in the
field in the wrong mode Cuddeback features automatic operation.
About ten minutes after your last key press Cuddeback will
automatically activate Live Camera mode. This automatic operation is
disabled when Cuddeback is disarmed.
STEP 4 – CUDDEBACK IN THE FIELD
Installing
• Attach Cuddeback to a tree with the supplied cable and/or security screw
(see figures 1 and 2).
• Initialize the date/time and camera delay as required (refer to step 2 above).
• You can check the detection zone using Cuddeback’s test mode (refer to
Step 3 above).
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• Turn on LIVE MODE (refer to Step 3 above).
• Replace the Cuddeback’s battery cover and attach a padlock if desired.
Use one or both of these methods to attach Cuddeback to a tree
If you do not use the
security cable you
must keep the eye-bolt
& wing nut installed.
This is required to
prevent insects from
entering through the
open holes.
Figure 1: Using the supplied security cable
If you do not use the
security screw make
sure to install the
phillips-head screw.
This is required to
prevent insects from
entering through the
Figure 2: Using the supplied security screw
open holes.
Checking Cuddeback
• Remove your padlock and Cuddeback’s battery cover.
• Press the (C KEY) and wait until the date/time is displayed.
• Press the (M KEY) to see how many images have been saved on the
memory card.
• You can view and clear the images in the field as described above (re fer to
Step 3 above).
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• Or, you can take your Cuddeback images home by removing the memory
card and inserting a second memory card.
Do not insert or remove a Compact Flash card when
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• “Cam Busy” is displayed on LCD
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• “Picture” is displayed on LCD
• Images are being displayed on a TV or
!
camcorder
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STEP 5 – WHAT ELSE TO READ
You now should understand the basic operat i on o f yo ur Cu ddeback Digital
Camera. We recommend that you read the Detailed Instructions
beginning on
page 12 for more information.
ADVANCED OPERATING MODE
After you feel comfortable using the E-Z Operating Mode you can enable
ADVANCED Mode which will enable additional features. Once you learn how
to use E-Z Mode you will find ADVANCED Mode very similar. However, if EZ Mode accomplishes everything you need, you can continue to use E-Z Mode.
When to Use Advance Mode
Advanced Mode enables the following additional features you may find
beneficial:
• Enable event recording (an event is the date/time of activity that is stored in
memory. You can send the events to the Compact Flash card, and
subsequently transfer them to a PC).
• Enable selected time of day operation: day only, night only, or hours of day.
• Enable password protection.
• Write your name and phone number into Cuddeback’s memory.
• Enable recording of video clips.
• Turn the camera’s flash off or on as desired.
• Enable time lapse photography.
• Plus many more features, see Appendix A for details.
To enable Advanced Mode:
1) Remove the batteries from Cuddeback
2) Install the batteries
3) When the display prompts [E-Z Mode / Change?] immediately
press the (C KEY).
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4) The display will prompt [ADV Mode] and then display the date/time.
5) Refer to Appendix A – Cuddeback Advanced Mode
for instructions on
using the Advanced Mode
To re-enable E-Z Mode:
1) Remove the batteries from Cuddeback
2) Install the batteries
3) When the display prompts [ADV Mode / Change?] immediately
press the (C KEY).
4) The display will prompt [E-Z Mode] and then display the date/time.
Notes on Advanced and E-Z Mode
You can use Advanced Mode to program your name, phone number, and
password into Cuddeback. After which you can re-enable E-Z M ode and the
Cuddeback will remember the name, phone number, and password that you
programmed. This allows you to take advantage of Cuddeback’s TheftStop™
Plus system and still take advantage of the simple operation of E-Z Mode. If
you elect to do this carefully read the appropriate sections in Appendix A –
Cuddeback Advanced Mode
before proceeding.
In E-Z Mode Cuddeback will automatically set the following parameters:
• Video clip recording will be turned OFF
• Cuddeback will take pictures 24 hours a day
• Camera flash is set to AUTO
• Time Lapse photography is turned OFF
• Image viewing quality (on TV) is set to HIGH quality
If you need to alter any of these settings you will need to operate Cuddeback in
ADVANCE Mode.
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DEFINITIONS & CONVENTIONS
Event – an event occurs when Cuddeback™ sees an animal a nd saves the date
and time in Cuddeback’s
events (events can only be viewed in Advanced Mode).
Count – a count occurs when Cuddeback sees an animal and increments an
electronic counter. Unlike an event, the date/time is not stored. The
Cuddeback
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keeps a tally of over 65,000 counts (counts can only be viewed in
Advanced Mode).
Image – an image is the name used to describe a digital photograp h.
The events and counts are each cleared separately as described later. Clearing
counts does not clear events and vice versa.
LCD Display – in this manual the information that is displayed on the LCD will
be written as [LCD Display]
Keypad – in this manual key pad keys will be written as (KEY)
TV – in this manual TV refers to a user supplied TV or camcorder
in video-in port that is attached to the Cuddeback’s Video Out connector. An
appropriate interface cable will be required (see section TV Requirements for
more details).
BATTERY SELECTION
Cuddeback requires 4 D Cell batteries. Always use BRAND NEW
ALKALINE batteries! We recommend Duracell or Energizer brand batteries
only. Battery life will vary and is difficult to predict. Always look at the
Battery Level Indicator to estimate battery life and replace batteries when the
reading is 1. Battery life is primarily a factor of battery quality, temperature,
amount of images/videos taken, and amount of time spent viewing the images.
You may get 1000 or more images from one set of Duracell or Energizer
batteries. Most other brand batteries will not last as long, especially in cold
temperatures (battery level is only displayed in Advanced Mode).
When you first install batteries the LCD will energize and a message will appear
on the LCD display. If this does not happen loosen one D Cell battery and allow
it to snap into place.
®
electronic memory. The Cuddeback® stores 475
with a built
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