Cuddeback C3000 User Manual
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Cuddeback Digital Scouting Camera
Thank you for purchasing a Cuddeback® Digital Camera.
To properly use your Cuddeback you must read this manual.
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Cuddeback Stores Images on Compact Flash Cards
Cuddeback Digital Camera uses a Compact Flash card to store images and video clips. The Compact Flash card is accessed through an
opening on the right side of the Cuddeback enclosure.
• Install the card by inserting the connector end into the slot. The card will only insert one way so do not force. When the card is
correctly inserted it will snap into place. DO NOT FORCE.
• To remove the card press the small eject button located directly below the card. This button is tucked inside the enclosure and
may be difficult to see. You can use the end of the included security cable or a screw driver to better access the release button.
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W A R N I N G
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DO NOT remove or install batteries or a
Compact Flash Card when:
§ “DO NOT REMOVE CARD” is scrolling on LCD
§ “Picture” is displayed on LCD
§ Images are being displayed on a TV or camcorder
Removing or installing batteries or Compact Flash card during
the above conditions can permanently damage the memory
card and render it unusable.
Digital Buck Hunt Photo Contest
We want to see your images and video clips. Visit www.cuddebackdigital.com to enter your images into our “Digital Buck Hunt”.
We will select the best photos & videos and the winning video and image will receive a free Cuddeback Digital Camera . More details
on this contest will be published at www.cuddebackdigital.com. Images and video clips become the property of Non Typical, Inc.
Submission grants permission for use.
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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 – Install Batteries
1) Install batteries. Always use 4 brand new alkaline D cell batteries. We recommend Duracell or Energizer brand batteries only!
2) You may use rechargeable batteries but battery life may be significantly less.
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 push-button 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
STEP 2 – (S KEY) is for setting up Cuddeback
Press the Setup Key (S KEY) to set Cuddeback’s operating parameters.
Press the (S KEY) again to view the next parameter.
Press the (UP KEY) and (DOWN KEY) to 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. The delay is
shown in minutes.
b) Press the (UP KEY) or (DOWN KEY) to change the setting.
c) The range is 1 minute to 60 minutes.
2) Set Date
a) Press the (DOWN KEY) to increment the month.
b) Press the (UP KEY) to increment the day.
3) Set Year
a) Press the (DOWN KEY) to decrement the year.
b) Press the (UP KEY) to increment the year.
4) Set Time
a) Press the (DOWN KEY) to increment the hour. As the hours change the AM/PM indicator will change to indicate an AM or
PM hour.
b) Press the (UP KEY) to increment the minutes.
STEP 3 – (M KEY) is for controlling Cuddeback
Press the Mode Key (M KEY) to view images and to control/set Cuddeback’s operating mode.
Press the (M KEY) to view one of three mode menus will be displayed. The menus are 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) VIEWING and CLEARING IMAGES
Press the (M KEY) again. The LCD will display [DO NOT REMOVE CARD] as the memory card is read. In a few seconds the
LCD will display the number of images saved on the memory.
a) VIEWING IMAGES on a TV/Camcorder attached to Cuddeback:
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i) Attach a TV or camcorder to the TV connector on the Cuddeback. See the section TV Requirements for more
information about using a TV with your Cuddeback.
ii) When [Images Saved] is on the display press the (UP KEY) or (DOWN KEY) to view the images. [DO NOT
REMOVE CARD ] will appear on line 2 of the LCD display.
iii) Continue to view images by pressing the (UP KEY) or (DOWN KEY).
iv) Press the (M KEY) to redisplay the number of images saved on the memory card.
b) CLEAR the IMAGE displayed on the TV:
i) 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 KEY),
(DOWN KEY) , or (M KEY).
c) TO ERASE ALL IMAGES:
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) Press the (C KEY). The LCD will prompt [Clear All Images?] on line 1, and [C = Yes] on line 2.
iii) Press the (C KEY) a second time. To continue without clearing the images, press the (UP KEY), (DOWN KEY) or
(M KEY) .
iv) To prevent 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 line 2.
(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 Advance d 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.
a) Press the (M KEY) until [Standby] appears on the LCD display.
b) Press the (UP KEY) or (DOWN KEY) to change the operating mode. There are four selections available:
c) Standby – 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 where the LED will illuminate when activity is sensed. This is useful 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 will trigger the camera when activity is sensed. 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 – Cuddeback is off and will not trigger the camera. This mode is useful for transporting the
Cuddeback without having Cuddeback tr igger 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 KEY) 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 automati cally activate Live Camera mode. This
automatic operation is disabled when Cuddeback is disarmed.
STEP 4 – Attaching Cuddeback to a tree
We recommend mounting Cuddeback to the largest tree in the area, about 10 feet from where you expect the animal to appear. Place
Cuddeback about 3 to 4 feet off the ground, aiming slightly down. You can use Cuddeback’s Test Mode to verify the detection
distance.
We strongly recommend using the supplied Torx® screw to secure Cuddeback to a tree. You will need a #25 Torx screwdriver.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU
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ONLY USE THE TORX SCREW SUPPLIED.
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Using a Torx screw eliminates the possibility of stripping the head. A Phillips head or slotted head screw is very likely to strip and
prevent you from removing Cuddeback from the tree.
Note: if you do not use the security cable you should still attach the supplied eye-bolt and wing nut to prevent insects from
entering Cuddeback.
Note: if you do not use the Torx screw, install the supplied Phillips-head screw to prevent insects from entering
Cuddeback.
We recommend using a padlock to secure the battery cover – even if you are on private property. This will assure that nobody
tampers with your Cuddeback Digital Camera.
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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 hole.
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
open hole.
Figure 2: Using the supplied security screw
STEP 5 – Viewing Cuddeback Images
1. Use a portable TV or camcorder. Attach a standard portable TV or camcorder to Cuddeback’s TV connector for image viewing.
Your TV or camcorder must have a video in connector.
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). Other viewers may be available at some electronic stores.
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 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.
We recommend using your PC to view, print, email, and archive images. Using 2 Compact Flash cards you can 1) remove the 1st
Compact Flash card from Cuddeback, 2) insert your 2nd Compact Flash card into Cuddeback, and then 3) take the 1st card home for
image viewing on your PC. By using 2 Compact 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.
STEP 6 – Additional information on using Cuddeback
How to Password Protect Cuddeback and still use 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 Mode and the Cuddeback will remember the name, phone number, and password that you programmed. This allows you to take
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