Model 119835 Model 119907 Model 119937 Lit. #: 98-1110/02-08 Trail Scout 2008 Models 119835+11 1 3/4/08 12:05:25 AM Trail Scout 2008 Models 119835+12 2 3/4/08 12:05:25 AM Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell® Digital trail ScoutTM Camera! This trail camera is designed to record the activity of wildlife game in the outdoors with its still image and movie modes and weatherproof, rugged construction. This instruction manual is designed to maximize your understanding of how the camera operates. Bushnell Digital Trail Scout Features (All Models) One of the most revolutionary advances in scouting technology to date, the Bushnell Digital trail Scout delivers. Boasting one of the most user friendly interfaces in the industry, this trail camera has a positive toggle switch system that instantly tells you what your camera settings are--without fumbling with a confusing software interface! The built-in security system has four levels of security. Every trail Scout comes complete with padlock, cable lock, ratcheting tree bracket for screw attachment, and software password that locks out would-be thieves. The high resolution digital camera delivers crisp views of game in your area and stamps each image with the date, time, your name, and even the moon phase. Along with regular image mode, there is a movie mode for 15 second video clips with audio. The camera will function during day and night, sensing game out to 45 feet. The oversized xenon (standard) flash will reach out to 45 feet. image delay settings include 30 seconds, 1 minute and 2 minutes. The innovative backlit LCD makes set up a breeze in the field. The trail Scout is weatherproof and rugged. Resolution is user selectable from 3 options so you can prioritize quality vs storage space to best suit your needs. An input for a solar panel accessory (optional) is provided for use with rechargeable batteries to extend the time your camera can remain unattended in the field. Trail Scout 2008 Models 119835+13 3 3/4/08 12:05:26 AM DIGITAL TRAIL SCOUT MODELS 119835--Trail Scout 5.0MP Great images and scouting technology at a great value. This camera will sense deer and other game as far out as 45 feet with its passive infrared sensor. Low-battery indicator lights when battery life drops below 25%. Motion LED lights when activity is detected by the sensor in regular imaging mode and during setup mode for aiming. Weatherproof. Video Movie mode with audio. Selectable Lo/Med/Hi Resolution (2MP/3MP/ 5MP*). Date/time/Moon Phase stamp feature. Comes complete with aircraft aluminum security cable, padlock, and ratcheting tree bracket. Power input jack for optional solar panel. textured "bark-like" surface for maximum concealment. *5MP Hi Res option via software interpolation, sensor resolution is 3MP With all the features of the 5.0 MP trail Scout plus Night Vision and more, this is the top of the line digital trail camera. Still photos are captured with your choice of low, medium or high resolution (3MP/5MP/7MP*), and the video clips include audio collected by a built-in microphone. Choose your setting for regular camera flash or stealth-like LED flash. LED flash enables you to discretely image game in the night without a visible flash. There is no need to worry about your flash giving away your position in popular, busy hunting areas. And no need to manually set an infrared filter switch for day or night mode to get great results-it's done for you automatically. A new feature lets you select from 8 different Game Calls to attract any of a wide variety of animals, with sounding intervals adjustable from 1 to 24 hours. This camera even includes a laser aiming feature for easy set up in the woods. Comes complete with aircraft aluminum security cable, padlock, and ratcheting tree bracket. Power input jack for optional solar panel. textured "bark-like" surface for maximum concealment. *7MP Hi Res option via software interpolation, sensor resolution is 5MP 119937/119907 (RealTree AP® Camo)--Trail Scout Pro 7.0MP with Night Vision & Game Call Module Trail Scout 2008 Models 119835+14 4 3/4/08 12:05:26 AM DIGITAL TRAIL SCOUT SpECIFICATIOnS image Sensor 1/2" CMOS sensor with 3.0 million (119835) or 5.0 million pixels (119907/119937). "Hi" res setting captures images with 5MP (119835) or 7MP (119937/119907) resolution via software processing F/3.5, effective focal length 42mm. Sight range: 45 degrees High power electronic Xenon Flash or infrared 24-lamp LED array. Range: 45 ft. Low noise, high sensitivity passive infrared sensor. Range: 45 ft Yes Backlit LCD, 2 rows x 8 characters. Auto-off: 3 min. 2-digit event and image display. Still image JPG. Movie images AVi 320x 240 pixels per frame. DCF version 1.0 file management. Auto Auto 4 x "D" cell batteries. Low battery indicator at 25% remaining power. Solar panel (optional) input jack (for use with "D" size NiMh type rechargeable batteries only) Approximately 30 days (w/standard alkaline batteries). Or 6 mo. using solar panel with NiMh rechargeable batteries. (actual battery life will vary with temperature, camera activity and flash usage) Yes, available range: 0000 to 9999 Laser pointer, iR LED array for night vision infrared imaging Lens Flash PiR Sensor Motion LED indicator Display File Format Exposure White Balance Power Supply Battery Life User Password Other (119937/119907 only) Trail Scout 2008 Models 119835+15 5 3/4/08 12:05:26 AM 119835 Flash PiR Motion LED Low Battery LED Camera Lens Keylock SD Card Slot infrared 119937/119907 LED Array Standard Flash Camera Lens PiR Motion LED Low Battery LED Laser Pointer Keylock SD Card Slot Game Call Volume Parts Guide Trail Scout 2008 Models 119835+16 6 3/4/08 12:05:26 AM Switch and Setup Description Switch Position/Setting Switch #/Function K1 (Operating Mode) K2 (image Mode) K3 (Resolution)* K4 (Camera Delay) UP On Still Hi (5MP) 2 minutes CENTER Setup Med (3MP) 1198 Control Panel Up/Down/Enter DOWN Off Movie Lo (2MP) 30 seconds 1 minute K1 K2 K3 K4 Switch #/Function K1 (Operating Mode) K2 (image Mode) K3 (Flash Mode) K4 (Resolution)* UP On Still Switch Position/Setting CENTER Setup Med (5MP) 1199/11990 Control Panel Up/Down/Enter DOWN Off Movie Standard (Std) Lo (3MP) 30 seconds LED Hi (7MP) 2 minutes K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K5 (Camera Delay) 1 minute * affects only still photo resolution (video resolution is preset at 320x240 pixels per frame) Trail Scout 2008 Models 119835+17 7 3/4/08 12:05:27 AM SETUp GUIDE NOTE (Models 119937/119907 Only) : THE LASER POINTER IS ACTIVATED IN THE SET- UP MODE. DO NOT PERMIT THE LASER POINTER TO BE DIRECTED TOWARD ANYONE'S EYES, TO AVOID POTENTIAL EYE INJURY. Before beginning the setup, insert 4 "D" size alkaline batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. If you will be using the optional solar panel accessory, be sure to use rechargeable NiMh batteries only. 1. K1 - Mode Switch (OFF / SETUP/ ON) : a) Power ON (UP position): Set K1 to ON position, The LCD display will show "BUSHNELL" for about 2 seconds. EVENt nn iMAGE nn The LCD will rotate through the DAtE\tiME\EVENt&iMAGE displays when pressing the Up and Down keys. b) SETUP Mode [move switch K1 from UP (ON) position to center position]: Press Up or Down buttons to scroll through choices of DAtE, tiME, NAME,PASSWORD, etc to modify or set these functions. Refer to the next three pages for more details. c) Power OFF: Set K1 to "Off ", the Trail Scout will be OFF. For mounting directions, please refer to the manual section titled "Using The Trail Scout" . 8 Trail Scout 2008 Models 119835+18 8 3/4/08 12:05:27 AM Setup Guide (cont.) (1) SET DATE: When the LCD shows Set Date, press the ENtER key to modify the date. Press Up or Down button to select 1-12 then press the ENtER button to Set Date confirm the two digit month. The cursor will then move to the day. 09/18/04 Press Up or Down button to select 1-31 then press ENtER to confirm the two digit day. Then the cursor will move to the year. Press Up or Down button to select 0-99,then press ENtER to confirm the two digit year. From Set Date, press the Down button to set the time. Note: See "Other Setup Notes" for details on the moon phase stamp feature, which is linked to the date you set here. (2) SET TIME: When the LCD shows Set time, press the ENtER key to modify the time. Press Up or Down button to select 1-12, then press ENtER to confirm the two Set time digit hour. Then the cursor will move to the minute. Press Up or Down button to select 0-59, then press ENtER to confirm the two 06: 30 PM digit minute. From SEt tiME, press the Down button to set the name. (3) SET NAME: When the LCD shows "NO NAME", press ENtER key to modify the name display. Press Up or Down button to select one character from "A" to "Z", MY NAME "0" to "9", "_" , then Press ENtER to confirm, the cursor will move to next character. 555_1234 There are 2 lines of 8 characters each for your use. From Set Name, press the Down button to change the password. (4) SET PASSWORD: Password Set When the LCD shows PASSWORD, press the ENtER key to set the password. 9 Trail Scout 2008 Models 119835+19 9 3/4/08 12:05:27 AM (4) SET PASSWORD (cont.): Setup Guide (cont.) Password Yes New Pswd 0000 Password None The LCD will show [Password Yes]. to change the password, press Enter. if you do not want to set a password, you can press the Up or Down key to select NO. if you selected YES, the LCD shows [New Pswd]. Press the Up or Down key to select the first password digit of 0-9. Press ENtER to confirm, the cursor will move to the next digit to the right. Repeat the process using UP, Down and Enter keys to enter your four digit password. Press ENtER to confirm. if you do not want to set a password when the LCD shows (PW YES) , you can press the U/D button to select No, After pressing the ENtER, the LCD display shows (PW NO), and no password will be set. From Set Password, press the Down button to set Day time. (5) SET DAY TIME: (Note: This setting auto switches an infrared filter-see #4 under "Other Setup Notes") When the LCD shows DAY tiME, press ENtER key to set the DAY tiME range. The LCD will show and underscore under the first 2 digits in the DAY tiME mode. Press the up or down keys to set time of 24 hour clock for the specific DAY tiME start hour desired. Press ENtER to set the DAY tiME start time. Day time 07 -- 18 Then, underscore will move to the second 2 digits in the DAY tiME mode. Press the up or down keys to set time of 24 hour clock for the specific DAY tiME end hour desired. Press ENtER to set the DAY tiME end time. Now your DAY tiME is defined (NiGHt is defined as the period between DAY end and start times). if you do not make your own settings for DAY, a default of 6AM~6PM is used. Example: 07--18 would define DAY as from 7AM to 6PM (6PM=18:00 hours on 24 hr clock). 10 From Set Day time, press the Down button to set the next user option. Trail Scout 2008 Models 119835+110 10 3/4/08 12:05:27 AM Setup Guide (cont.) (6) SELECT SOUND (119907/119937 only): When the LCD shows SOUND, press the ENtER key to select from the list of 8 different game calls (note that the game call module must be installed for the sound to be audible-see "Attaching the Game Call Module" near the end of this manual). Press the Up or Down button to find the desired game call, then press the ENtER button to confirm the call selection. See "Using the trail Scout" towards the back of this manual for a detailed description of each call. Select "OFF" if you wish to keep the game call module attached but silent. From Select Game Call SOUND, press the Down button to set the Game Call interval. (7) SET GAME CALL INTERVAL (119907/119937 only): When the LCD shows CALL, press the ENtER key to set the interval at which your selected game call will be sounded, from 1 to 24 hours between each call. Press the Up or Down button to change the hour interval setting. From Set CALL, press the Down button to set the Still Photo Mode. (8) SET STILL PHOTO MODE (all models): When the LCD shows PHOtO, press the ENtER key to set the Still Photo mode. Press Up or Down button to select Single (only one photo will be taken per event trigger) or Mutiple (a series of three photos will be taken per event trigger), then press ENtER to confirm your selection. This is the last user option in the Setup Menu. From Set StiLL PHOtO MODE, press the Down button if you wish to begin again with the first item in the Setup Menu, SEt DAtE. Or, if you are finished with the Setup process and are ready to start using your trail Scout, simply change K1 to the ON (UP) position and the unit will be operating after a 2 minute delay. 11 Sound Off Call 01 Hrs Photo Multiple Trail Scout 2008 Models 119835+111 11 3/4/08 12:05:28 AM 2. K2 ­ Image Mode Switch (STILL / MOVIE): Setup Guide (cont.) Set K2 to either of these settings: (UP) STILL Photo Mode: image resolution is determined by the setting of the RES switch, an ...