Cuddeback E FAMILY User Manual
C (modular) &
E model
User Manual
e new Cuddeback cameras are the best
cameras we have ever oered. e compact
design does not sacrice performance or image
quality. In fact, C & E cameras are the highest
performing Cuddeback cameras ever and feature
¼ second trigger speed, 20MP images, and
a
Zone Control.
Cuddeback Instruction Manual for
C & E Model Cameras
ank you for purchasing Cuddeback. You must read
this manual to completely learn camera operation.
Please update
We never stop improving our products. Firmware
updates
enhanced performance and new
Appendix A: Firmware for instructions on keeping
your camera up to date with rmware updates.
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Battery Notice
Remove batteries when the camera is not going to
be used for an extended period of time. Failure to
follow these guidelines may results in battery leakage which will damage your camera.
allow your camera to be improved with
features. Refer to
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✓ Never mix old and new batteries.
✓ Never mix dierent types of batteries.
✓ Never mix lithium and alkaline batteries.
✓ Replace all batteries at the same time.
✓ Always remove batteries when the camera is
not going to be used for a period of time.
✓ Dispose of batteries properly as recommended
by the manufacturer.
SD Card Notice
is Cuddeback camera is compatible with SD cards
sizes 2GB to 64GB. Do not use SDXC cards. Micro
SD cards will function with the proper adapter
(usually included with the micro SD card).
storage.
Note – videos and time lapse images cannot
be stored to internal memory. Images stored in
internal memory must be copied to an SD card for
retrieval.
is feature is handy if you check a camera without
a spare SD card. You can remove the SD card and take
it home, yet still leave the camera a-eld. When you
return, all you need to do is install the SD card and
transfer images from internal memory to the SD card.
Treat your SD cards well. ey are very sophisticated
electronic devices made with billions of static sensitive
transistors. Keep them dry and do not bend them.
– Never insert a wet or damp SD card into your
camera or computer –
Internal Memory
You can use this camera without an SD card. Up
120MB of internal memory is available for image
to
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Design eory
Cuddeback C & E model cameras have been designed
to be as compact as possible, without compromising
the performance, features, reliability, and image
quality Cuddeback is known for.
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1. User Interface is weather resistance and covered
with a sealing door. is resilient rubber/plastic
door is more robust than a conventional hinge
door.
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2. e SD card ts into a socket in the bottom of
the
camera
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e SD card socket is not spring loaded. We
have found pull-out style sockets to be more
reliable.
3. e battery door and SD card door are secured
4. e Fresnel lens is user replaceable.
5. e Genius mount is inexpensive and
replaceable. If abused by a person or animal,
the bracket will break before the camera.
camera. is prevents water from entering the
when you check your camera in the rain.
with brass thumb screws instead of breakable latches.
6. DC INPUT – Only use Cuddeback CuddePower
battery pack or cables. Maximum input voltage
is 9 volts DC. DO NOT ATTACH CAMERA
TO A 12 VOLT BATTERY!
E Model
Long Range IR (shown)
C Model with Black Flash® module in camera and
interchangeable Long Range IR and White Flash
(color) modules along side.
See Appendix C: C Camera for instruction on re-
C and E Models
placing ash modules.
Cuddeback C & E models are very similar, but with
these notable dierences.
✓ C models feature exchangeable ash modules.
By removing the ash bezel the user can replace
the ash module as desired. is allows the user
to convert the camera to strobe (white ash),
IR, Black Flash®, or white LEDs (for night color
videos) by changing modules.
✓ e C model ash modules are also more
powerful than the built-in illuminators in the
E models.
slightly longer
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erefore, the C models will have
ash illumination range.
Install batteries
Install batteries by removing the 2 battery door
thumb
8 AA batteries
correct polarity. BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE,
LEAK ACID, OR IGNITE IF INSERTED
INCORRECTLY. Aer batteries are inserted correctly,
thumb screws.
screws and removing the battery door. Insert
as shown. Make sure to observe the
reinstall the battery door and fully tighten the 2
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Be sure to
insert batteries
with correct
polarity!
We recommend Rayovac, Duracell, or Energizer
brand batteries only. (Choose batteries carefully
there is a dierence, especially in cold temperatures).
Lithium batteries provide better performance in
(below freezing) temperatures. Refer to Appendix B:
Battery Life for more information on maximizing
battery life.
Install SD Card
Insert the SD card into the camera label side down.
Do not force the card. If it does not go in easily,
check to make sure you are inserting it correctly.
You will break the card socket if you force the card.
Insert SD card
with label facing
down or towards
the back of the
camera
(SD/bottom panel
door open)
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cold
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Zone Control
is camera is equipped with Cuddeback’s patent
pending Zone Control. e motion sensor can be set
to detect animals in a wide angle or a narrow view.
Wide view will capture more animals but is more
susceptible to triggering by non-target animals
(such as birds) which can lead to blank images.
Narrow view is very accurate and generates images
with the animals centered in the image. Slide the
Zone Control shutter to the appropriate position
by placing your thumb as shown in the diagram
(be careful not to damage the Fresnel lens).
Slide up for narrow view
Slide down for wide view
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Flash LED’s
(Long Range IR)
C & E camera front view
(control panel door open)
Test LED
Quick Start Guide (EZ Mode)
C & E model cameras have 2 operating modes, EZ
and ADVANCED. e default mode is EZ and we
will explain that rst.
ere are 6 LEDs named CLOCK, TESTS, COMMANDS,
Mode &
More
Keys
Up & Down
Keys
SETTINGS, ARM, OFF that correspond to user
settings.
ere are 4 keys labeled MODE, MORE, UP,
Fresnel lens
Display
DOWN as well as an LCD display.
e MODE key changes the mode as indicated on
Zone Control
shutter
the LEDs and DISPLAY. Press MODE and TEST
illuminates, press MODE again and COMMANDS
illuminates, and so on. (Note – to conserve power
the LEDs will turn o aer 60 seconds).
C & E camera bottom view
CuddePower
battery
connection
SD card
slot
(SD card panel door open)
e MORE key displays additional actions for the
selected MODE.
e best way to think of this is MODE moves
across the LEDs, and MORE moves down to display
additional items.
e UP and DOWN keys perform an action or
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command.
CLOCK, TESTS, COMMANDS, SETTINGS, ARM, OFF
LEDs
indicating you can set the hour. Press UP and/or
DOWN as needed to set the HOUR. When correct,
Mode &
More
Keys
( )
Up & Down
Keys
press MORE to advance to minute. Minute will
begin ashing and use the UP and DOWN to set the
correct minute. Press MORE again to complete the
time setting.
Set the date
Setting the clock will demonstrate how the user
interface functions.
Clock Item
Press MODE until the
CLOCK LED is illuminated.
e current time will be
displayed. Press MORE and
the date will be displayed. Press MORE again
and the time will be redisplayed.
Set the clock
Press MODE until the
CLOCK LED is illuminated.
e time will be displayed.
With the time displayed
press UP or DOWN. e hour will start to ash
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Press MODE until the
CLOCK LED is illuminated.
e time will be displayed.
Press MORE and the date
will be displayed. With the date displayed press UP
or DOWN. e month will start to ash indicating
you can set the month. Press UP and/or DOWN
as needed to set the month. When correct, press
MORE to advance to day. Day will begin ashing
and you use the UP and DOWN to set the correct
day. Press MORE to advance to the year. Press UP
or DOWN as needed to
set the correct year. Press
MORE again to complete
the date setting. Press MORE
to return to the time display.
Test Item
Press MODE until the
TESTS LED is illuminated.
Aer a short delay WALK
will be displayed and walk-test is enabled. When
test mode is enabled the RED LED (inside the ash
module) will illuminate
when a subject is detected.
Walk back and forth (not
toward) the camera to
verify the detection zone.
Pressing MORE from the WALK test will display
TEST CAM. See Appendix E: Troubleshooting,
Service & Support for instructions on how to use
these commands to troubleshoot and test your camera.
Command Item
Press MODE until the
COMMANDS LED is
illuminated. e rst menu
item is BATTERY which
displays the battery level. Press MORE to display
additional Command items. When a Command
item is displayed press UP or DOWN to activate
the command (if required).
BATT –––. Battery level displayed as FULL, GOOD,
LOW or DEAD. Press UP or DOWN to display
more information on battery status:
BD – Battery Days shows how long the camera
has been operating on this set of batteries. is
count is reset to 0 when the batteries are removed.
BI – Battery Images is a count of how many
battery images have been taken on this set of
Diagram of “Walk” test
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batteries. is value is calculated based upon
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