Cuddeback EXPERT User Manual
Some of Cuddeback pro staff with
their favorite “Cuddy Bucks”
“Cuddeback takes great
pictures, is extremely reliable
and the batteries last forever!”
Jay Gregory –
Host, The Wild Outdoors
“As a TV producer and bow
hunter for ESPN... I primarily
look for ‘Cuddy Bucks’ walking
during camera light hours.
Thanks Cuddeback!!”
Tom Miranda– Advantage Adventures
cuddebackdigital.com
“When I’m in search of a big
buck, I use my Cuddeback.
This buck is one that I have
been after for the past couple of years.
Each year I get a photo of him, confirming
that he is still alive.”
Pat Reeve – Driven 24/7
“It’s photos like this that
make me proud of my
food plots and put in the
extra effort in the fall!”
Mike Wheeler – Wheeler’s Whitetails
Non Typical, Inc. 860 Park Lane,
Park Falls, WI 54552
1-715-762-2260
Owner’s Manual
The #1 digital scouting camera
CuddeView is the ONLY device you
need to view, transfer and delete your
digital scouting camera images.
New from Cuddeback ... the
CuddeView 4-in-1 Field Viewer
1. View images in the field -
Use CuddeView to view your scouting camera images in the field.
4. Transfer images -
2. View images on your computer -
CuddeView serves as a PC or laptop card reader so you can download
images to your computer for viewing or storage (cable included;
requires USB port and Windows XP/Vista operating system).
Eliminate card swapping! Check each scouting camera and, using
CuddeView, transfer images from each camera’s CF/SD card to a
single, high-capacity (we recommend 2.0GB) SD/CF “archive” card.
Once the images are transferred, delete the images from the
camera card and re-insert the clean card into your camera.
The archive card now holds all your images.
3. View images on your TV -
CuddeView comes with a TV cable so you can see your scouting
camera images larger-than-life on your TV (TV requires RCA
video-in port).
To learn more, visit
Cuddebackdigital.com
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Compatible with CompactFlash and SD cards
•
Built-in rechargeable lithium battery
•
Built-in LED light
•
View, transfer or delete images
•
Includes FREE CuddeVision Image
Management PC Software that will help
you organize your scouting camera images
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~ 2006 Contest Winner ~
Cuddeback Digital Photo and Video Submission
We want to see your images and videos in our online gallery. The top
photos/videos are selected each year by scouting camera expert Walt Larsen
and placed in categories for the Cuddeback Digital Scouting Camera contest.
You pick the winners!
Great Cuddeback prizes are awarded for best images and videos during our
Cuddeback Digital Scouting Camera Contest .
for details and to enter your images into our photo gallery.
By submitting images, you give Cuddeback permission to use the submitted images for any and all marketing purposes, no monetary compensation will be awarded. Images that are not Cuddeback or images that
have been altered in any way will not be considered for contests.
Visit www.cuddebackdigital.com
Expert
Table of contents
CuddeView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cuddeback Stores Images on
Compact Flash Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 1
Familiarize yourself with Cuddeback . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 2
Turning Cuddeback ON/Installing batteries . 10 - 11
Step 3
Learn the Keypad & Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 4
(S KEY) is for setting up Cuddeback . . . . . 12 - 13
Step 5
(M KEY) is for controlling Cuddeback . . . . . . . 14
Step 6
Attaching Cuddeback to a Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 7
Checking Cuddeback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 8
Viewing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 19
Turning Cuddeback On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cuddeback Advanced Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 22
Taking Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23
Viewing the Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Theftstop Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 25
Setting the Owner Password . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 26
Setting the Lock Password . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 28
Entering the Owner Name . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 - 30
Entering the Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 32
Turning the Flash On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setting the Flash Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Controlling the Time the Camera Operates . . . 34
Surveillance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
View Statistical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 37
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 - 39
Viewing Images on a TV Faster . . . . . . . . 40 - 41
Time Lapse Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 - 42
Programming the Time Lapse Interval . . . . . . 43
Programming the Time Lapse Start Hour . . . . 43
Motion/Heat Detector Sensitivity Level . . . . . 44
Taking a Picture Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 - 45
Formatting the Compact Flash Card . . . . 45 - 46
Diagnostics Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 - 47
Displaying the Model of Cuddeback . . . . . . . . 47
Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 - 48
File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Image, Video & Event File Format . . . . . . . . . 49
Detection Zone & Sensitivity Adjustment . . . . 49
TV Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 - 52
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
BearSafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 - 55
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Introduction
Cuddeback Experts gives you the fast trigger speed and long battery life Cuddeback is
famous for! It features a custom 3 megapixel color digital camera and a high
performance strobe flash that illuminates out to 60 feet. Cuddeback Expert also
records impressive daytime video clips.
We have tested various
brands of batteries and these
are our results.
A. Rayovac - 800 images at
25 degrees, 1600 images
at 70 degrees
B. Duracell - 600 images at
25 degrees, 1400 images
at 70 degrees
C. Energizer - 500 images at
25 degrees, 1200 images
at 70 degrees
D. Other brands - other battery
brands typically took less
images
E. Below 25 degrees battery
life will be less than shown
Test Method
set to take 4 images per hour,
with 50% of them being flash
images. Test results are for
comparison only, your actual
results may be different.
Temperature, flash operation,
video mode, battery age, and
other factors can affect battery life.
- Cameras were
What You Need...
Before you can use your Cuddeback, you
will need the following items:
1)
One or more Compact Flash Cards. We recommend a size of 256MB or bigger. The
higher the number on the card, the more
images that can be saved on the card.
2) Four D Cell Batteries (we recommend
Duracell or Rayovac).
comparison table on the left.
3) A #25 Torx screwdriver if you want to attach
the camera to a tree with the supplied screw.
4) A bungee, strap, or wire if you want to attach
Cuddeback to a tree without the Torx screw.
Refer to the battery
TIP - We do not recommend attaching Cuddeback to a tree with a strap or bungee.
Rodents may chew the strap causing the camera to fall from the tree. If you do not use
the security screw, we recommend that you use wire to secure Cuddeback to the tree.
The following items are optional:
A
5) A small padlock if you want to prevent
tampering. Note: Only certain sized padlocks
will fit.
See diagram at right for measurements.
C
B
6) USB cable if you want to attach Cuddeback to
your computer's USB port.
7) Video cable & TV if you want to view images
with a TV.
CUDDEBACK STORES IMAGES ON
COMPACT FLASH CARDS
Images are stored on a Compact Flash card
(not included). The Compact Flash card slot
is located on the bottom of the camera.
• Install the card. There is a small lip on the
card. The lip needs to be pointed down
(towards the batteries). Slide the card in
firmly.
• Remove the card by pulling the card out.
• You can use any type of Compact
Flash Card.
WARNING
Remove or insert CF card ONLY when
slide switch is in the OFF position.
A Shackle Diameter 3/16"
B Vertical Clearance 9/16"
C Horizontal Clearance 5/8"
LEARN - We suggest you have your
Cuddeback and batteries with you as
you read this manual and perform the
steps described. In short time, you
will have mastered your Cuddeback.
Shown actual size
Figure 1
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STEP 1 -
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with Cuddeback's parts.
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH CUDDEBACK
Fresnel Lens
Flash Lens
Figure 3
LED
Camera window
LCD screen
Operation keys
Mounting hole for
wood screw (wing
nut/bolt included for
alternative mounting)
“I placed a Cuddeback next to another
camera for a comparison. The first night
out, my old camera took 24 photos, the
Cuddeback took 118! Thank you for a
great product.”
John Parker, Clarksville, TN
“We never knew the quality of bucks we
had until we installed our NoFlash. Every
morning is like Christmas. Thanks for a
great product!”
Roscoe Howell, Wetumpka, AL
USB port
TV connection port
Battery plate screw
On/Off switch
Flash Card
port
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Sensitivity adjustment
Cover screw
receptacle
Figure 2
“I thought color, balance and the woods
pond in the background make it an
exceptional photo. Thanks Cuddeback.”
Gene Wensel, Libertyville, IA
“I set up my camera over a scrape and
caught this bruiser licking his chops,
literally! Another great buck caught
by Cuddeback...”
Chad Hayes, Portage, WI
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Battery
100%
4/05/06
11:13 AM
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 7
Figure 8
STEP 2 - TURNING CUDDEBACK ON
1) Slide the On/off Switch to the OFF position
(figure 4).
Remove the Compact Flash card if it is
2)
installed (figure 5).
3) Install 4 brand new alkaline D cell batteries.
(figure 6).
Duracell brand batteries only!
4) Install the Compact Flash card.
5) Slide switch to ON. Do not press any key
at this time.
6) In a few seconds the battery level will be
displayed (figure 7). In a few seconds the
date & time will be displayed (figure 8).
TIP - Always remove the Compact Flash
Card when removing or installing batteries.
This will make it easier to remove the battery plate and prevent damage to the card.
TIP - Don't be afraid to press the keys to
learn Cuddeback operation. You can not
damage your Cuddeback by pressing keys.
If you need to start over slide the power
switch to OFF, and then back to ON to
restart Cuddeback.
We recommend Rayovac or
How to install batteries into your Cuddeback
1.
Unscrew
battery
thumb
screw.
3.
Insert
batteries.
Center
➤
Bottom Lip
➤
5.
Screw battery
thumb screw
back in.
Lip
To remove batteries
1. Unscrew battery thumb screw.
2. Pull metal plate up and out.
3. Remove batteries.
4. Replace metal plate.
5. Screw in thumb screw.
2.
Pull metal
plate and
thumb
screw up
and out.
Battery
orientation
4.
Replace metal plate.
Push down to secure
firmly behind center
and bottom lips.
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Figure 6
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STEP 3 - LEARN THE KEYPAD & DISPLAY
Cuddeback is programmed by using a 2 line
LCD display and 5 keys. (Figure 9).
The KEY is used to enable or disable the
camera and to view information. The KEY
is used to set the date, time, delay and other
settings. The KEY & KEY are used to
change settings or view information. KEY
is a general purpose key used for various tasks.
Moving from One Menu to the Next
Press to change settings. Press again
to move to the next setting.
LEARN - To see how this works, press multiple times.
Press to view information. Press again
to move to the next display.
LEARN - To see how this works, press multiple times.
What each key does!
Enables/disables camera;
also used to view
information
Set key – sets date, time,
delays, etc.
Up key
Down key
General purpose key
used to change
settings, view
}
information
Figure 9
STEP 4 -
KEY IS FOR SETTING UP CUDDEBACK
is used to change Cuddeback's settings.
With each press of , a different setting will be
displayed (Figure 10).
After you view or change the setting, press to
view the next parameter.
1) Camera Delay. After taking a picture, the camera will wait this amount of time
before arming itself for the next picture.
Delay
01 min
Figure 10
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Delay
01 min
Set Date
4/05
Set Year
2006
Set Time
11:16 AM
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
a) If [Camera Delay] is not displayed on the
LCD, press numerous times until
[Camera Delay] is displayed (figure 11).
b) Press or to change the setting.
c) The range is 1 minute to 60 minutes.
2) Set Date (figure 12)
a) If [Set Date] is not displayed on the LCD,
press numerous times until
[Set Date] is displayed.
b) Press to advance the month.
c) Press to advance the day.
3) Set Year (figure 13)
a) If [Set Year] is not displayed on the LCD,
press (S) numerous times until
[Set Year] is displayed.
b) Press to reduce the year.
c) Press to advance the year.
4) Set Time (figure 14)
a) If [Set Time] is not displayed on the LCD,
press numerous times until
[Set Time] is displayed.
b) Press to advance the hour.
The AM/PM indicator will change to
indicate an AM or PM hour.
c) Press to advance the minutes.
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STEP 5 - KEY IS FOR
CONTROLLING CUDDEBACK
Press to view information and to set the
operating mode.
1) View Date and Time (figure 15) - Press
until the date/time is displayed on the LCD
display.
2) View Images Saved - Press again.
The LCD will display the number of images
saved on the Compact Flash card.
(figure 16).
4/05/06
11:13 AM
Images
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Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 18
STEP 6 - ATTACHING CUDDEBACK TO A TREE
For best image quality, install Cuddeback about
10 feet from the place animals are expected.
Attach Cuddeback to a suitable tree 3 to 4 feet
above the ground (figure 18).
TIP - To determine the detection area, you can enable
TEST MODE. Then walk slowly back and forth in front
of the camera. The red LED will illuminate when the
camera senses you. The camera will NOT trigger
when in TEST MODE.
Cuddeback can sense and record images at distances
of 50 feet or more. However, you will get the best
image quality if Cuddeback is set closer to the animals.
3) Set the Camera Mode - Press again.
One of Cuddeback's 3 camera modes
(Standby, Test, and Live) will be displayed
(figure 17). Press or as needed to
change the camera mode.
a) Standby - Cuddeback will not trigger the
camera.
b) Test Mode - The red LED will illuminate
when activity is sensed but the camera will
not trigger.
c) Live Mode - Cuddeback will trigger the
camera when activity is sensed. The red
LED will NOT illuminate. About 45 seconds
after [Live Mode] is displayed, the
LCD will clear.
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TIP - After Live Mode is displayed,
there is a 45 second delay before
the motion sensor starts. This
gives you time to install the cover
and move out of the area without
triggering the camera.
After setting up Cuddeback, install
the cover and leave the area. You
can leave the Camera Mode in
Standby or Test and Cuddeback
will automatically arm itself within
12 minutes.
TestMode
Figure 17
Figure 19
Figure 20
TIP - We recommend using a
padlock (not included) to secure
the battery cover. This will assure
that nobody tampers with your
Cuddeback Digital Camera.
There are four ways to attach Cuddeback to a tree.
1) Attach with the supplied Torx® screw
(stored on back of Cuddeback)(figure 19).
You will need a #25 Torx screwdriver (not
supplied) (figure 20).
2) Use a cord or bungee (not supplied) in conjunction with the eyebolt (supplied) to
secure Cuddeback to a tree.
3) Use a tripod or other device (not supplied)
attached to the socket on the back of the
camera. The socket has standard 1/4-20
threads and is compatible with most
tripods.
4) Use Cuddeback BearSafe (see page 54
for details).
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