Bushnell Trophy Cam HD Wireless 119599C2 Owner Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model#: 119599C2
07-16
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MY CAMERAS : REFERENCE LOG
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Page Index
Important Note............................................................. 4
QUICK START GUIDE.................................................... 5
Managing Your Cameras Online............................... 8
Managing Your Cameras by Cell Phone App.......... 15
Introduction................................................................. 16
Parts and Controls....................................................... 17
Installing the Batteries and SD Card........................ 19
Using the Aggressor Wireless Cam........................ 21
Operating Modes (Off/On/Setup)............................ 21
Using the Setup Menu................................................ 23
Using the Field Scan Feature..................................... 27
Setup Menu: Parameter/Settings Reference.......... 31
Camera Name and Coordinate Input....................... 39
Mounting and Positioning the Camera................... 40
Playing Back and Deleting Photos/Videos............. 42
Downloading Photos/Videos.................................... 45
FAQ................................................................................ 47
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 51
Technical Specifications.............................................. 57
Warranty....................................................................... 58
IMPORTANT NOTE
Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell Aggressor
Wireless Cam! Bushnell is very proud of this camera and we are
sure you will be pleased with it as well. Please refer to the notes
below and the instructions in this manual to ensure that you are
completely satisfied with this product.
If your Bushnell Aggressor Wireless Cam does not seem to be
functioning properly or if you are having image quality issues,
please check the FAQ/Troubleshooting section on pages 4756.
Problems are often due to something simple that was
overlooked, or require only changing one setting to solve.
If your problem continues after trying the solutions in the
Troubleshooting/FAQ section, please call Bushnell Customer
Service at (800) 423-3537. In Canada, call (800) 361-5702.
Bushnell recommends using Energizer® Lithium AA batteries
(12 required) in the Aggressor Wireless Cam to obtain
maximum battery life
Do not mix old and new batteries
Do not mix battery types-use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline
Bushnell recommends using SanDisk® SD and SDHC Cards
(up to 32GB capacity, Ultra® or Extreme® series for HD video)
in the Aggressor Wireless Cam
Note: the Bushnell Aggressor Wireless Cam is not designed
or intended for operation or sale outside of the United States.
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Quick Start Guide
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Go to www.wirelesstrophycam.com and click “SETUP A NEW
ACCOUNT”.
Fill in your personal info and set your notification preferences.
Click “CREATE”. You will receive a verification email -click the link in
this, then continue with Step 3.
Click the plus sign (+), name your camera and enter its serial
number (printed inside the camera*). Click “ADD IT”.
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*Note: we suggest taking a photo
of your Trophy Cam’s serial number
with your cell phone camera, to
keep it handy for future reference.
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Quick Start Guide
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Open the camera’s latch and install 12 “AA” size batteries (lithium or
alkaline). Insert a new SD card (up to 32 GB).
Move camera’s power switch to the SETUP position, then press
the MENU button.
Select your preferred method of receiving images (Cell phone
number or Email address). Press OK on the camera’s control
panel.
Enter your cell phone number or email address (lower case letters
are not necessary or provided in email settings).
Quick Start Guide
Press MENU. The camera will save your information, do a GPS
search (allow a few minutes the first time and preferably test
OUTDOORS), then countdown and take a test photo. Note: the
LCD display will power off while the camera is transmitting the
image. If the camera is unable to connect to a valid cell phone # or
email, the display will indicate “Modem Init Fail”.
9. If “Modem Init Fail” is displayed, try powering camera OFF, then
straight to ON. In ON mode, the camera will also attempt to send
the first image when triggered. After first transmitted image is
confirmed, both setup test images and live ON images should
function properly. If you continue to have “Modem Init Fail”
message or camera fails to transmit, please contact our customer
service at 800-423-3537.
10. The camera displays the signal strength for the last connection.
Check your cell phone or email to verify the test image was
received.
11. After you have verified the camera is transmitting images, move
the switch to ON to initiate “live” triggering, and leave the area.
12. You can now log in to your account at wirelesstrophycam.com
to view new images, change settings, and monitor the status of
one or more wireless cameras. You can also control your camera(s)
remotely via the Bushnell Wireless Cam app, a free download for
iPhone® and Android™.
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iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Android™is a trademark of Google Inc.
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MANAGING YOUR CAMERA(S) ONLINE
The camera will notify you when new images are captured and
available for viewing. You can change the camera’s settings* by
clicking the gear icon under the camera’s name. You can also
remotely monitor the battery level, wireless signal strength, and
remaining SD card space.
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Note: it is not possible to set the Camera Mode to “Video” when Wireless Mode is switched
on. Only still photos can be transmitted wirelessly, due to the large files generated by video
and carrier bandwidth limitations.
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MANAGING YOUR CAMERA(S) ONLINE
Adding A Camera
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Once your account is setup and you are logged in, you will see
the My Cameras screen (a). To return to it at any time, click “My
Cameras” at the top right of the webpage.
The My Cameras screen allows you to quickly view images from
any or all of your active cameras, display its location on a map or
satellite photo, and monitor the current state of your battery level,
remaining memory capacity, signal strength, service plan status,
and even change the settings of any camera remotely.
To add a new camera to the list, click “Add a camera” . Create a name
for this camera, and enter its serial number (see pg. 5 for SN location)
(b). Then click “Add it!”
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MANAGING YOUR CAMERA(S) ONLINE
Viewing Camera Images and Status
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The thumbnail image to the left of a camera’s name represents the
most recent photo that it captured (c). Click on the thumbnail to
see an overview of all images captured to date from that camera
(d). Click any single image to see a larger view, with options at the
bottom of the window to download the thumbnail, get a high
resolution image file, delete the image, or share it on Facebook™.
Click the battery icon (e) to the right of the thumbnail image to
display the current power level of the camera’s batteries.
Click the signal strength icon (f) to display the condition of the
camera’s transmitting signal.
Click the memory capacity gauge (g) below the battery icon to
display the percentage of the camera’s SD card that has been used.
Click the gear icon (h) to open a new window (next page) that will
allow you to change the camera’s settings remotely.
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MANAGING YOUR CAMERA(S) ONLINE
Changing Camera Settings
After clicking the gear icon (h), a new window will open (i). This Camera
Settings screen allows you to remotely change a wide range of parameters
controlling your Aggressor Wireless Cam’s operation from anywhere you
have internet access. The settings that are available are listed below (click
the blue “?” or see the full manual for a detailed explanation of each setting).
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Camera Name
Communication Frequency
Night Vision Shutter Speed
Image Resolution
Camera Mode
Captures Per Trigger
Motion Sensitivity
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LED Flash Intensity
Delay Interval
Image Overwrite
Image Timestamp
Field Scan
Embed GPS
Wireless Mode
After you finish making all desired changed to the current camera
settings, click “SAVE” to confirm and execute the changes. If you want to
return to your original settings and start over, click “RESET” and “SAVE”. To
remove this camera from your My Cameras group, click “REMOVE THIS
DEVICE”.
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MANAGING YOUR CAMERA(S) ONLINE
Checking Data Plan Status
The white portion of the calender icon (j) shows the days remaining on
your current data plan. Click the calender icon to open a window that
allows you to purchase service plan extensions.
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Displaying the Camera’s Location
Hover your cursor over the map icon (k) to see the Lat/Long position of
the camera. The camera’s GPS coordinates are updated automatically
during nightly check-in. Click the map icon to view the camera’s location
on a street map or satellite photo (click Map or Satellite to select). You can
zoom in/out, and drag on the map to move the view.
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MANAGING YOUR CAMERA(S) ONLINE
Thumbnail Upload Enable/Disable
Click the switch under “Upload Thumbnails” (l) to disable (or re-enable*)
the automatic uploading of thumbnail images for a camera. This can be
changed later, and will not interfere with your ability to communicate
with the camera.
*Note: allow up to 24 hrs for uploads to resume after re-enabling from “OFF”
status.
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Displaying All Camera Locations
Click “Display All Camera Locations” (near “MY CAMERAS”) to see an
overview area map with markers representing each of your Aggressor
Wireless Cams.
Note: the Coverage Viewer webpage (http://www.att.com/maps/edo/att-hplmn-broadband.html) is a
useful tool to preview potential locations for your camera, but should not be considered a guarantee of
wireless coverage, due to variable environmental conditions, terrain, etc. The successful reception of a
test image is the best assurance that your camera will work in the location where you mount it.
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MANAGING YOUR CAMERA(S) ONLINE
Viewing All images
Click “Display All Camera Locations” (above your first camera’s thumbnail
image) to see a large “contact sheet” or grid view of all images captured
to date from all cameras. Click any single image to see a larger view, with
options at the bottom of the window to download the thumbnail, get
a high resolution image file, delete the image, or share it on Facebook.
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MANAGING YOUR CAMERA(S) BY CELL PHONE APP
Using the iPhone® or Android™ App
If you choose to have the initial test image sent to your cell phone number,
when you receive it you will also be given the option of downloading
Bushnell’s Wireless Trail Cam app. This easy to use app for iPhone® and
Android™ provides most of the same features and functions described in
the previous section, “Managing Your Camera(s) Online”.
Here is the basic layout and operation of the app (Android version, iPhone
is similar):
Upper menu bar: Images/Cameras/Account
Lower menu bar (when Images is selected in upper menu bar): Grid/List
• Images shows thumbnails from All Cameras by default-tap All
Cameras to select any individual camera.
• Grid view shows larger thumbnail and date
• List view shows smaller thumbnail, along with date and name of
camera that captured image.
• Tap any thumbnail to see a full screen view.
Tap Cameras to display (in List view) latest thumbnail, battery and
memory status for each camera. Tap any camera to get settings screen
(camera name, communication frequency, etc.)
Tap Account to change Notification Settings, including:
• When new thumbnails are uploaded
• When a camera fails to check in
• When my batteries are low
• When my SD card is nearly full
• When my data plan requires attention
Lower menu bar (when Cameras is selected in upper menu bar): List/
Map/Add
• Map view shows location of each camera.
• Add lets you add a new camera by entering its name and serial
number.
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INTRODUCTION
About the Aggressor Wireless Cam
The Bushnell Aggressor Wireless Cam is a digital scouting camera. It
can be triggered by any movement of game in a location, detected by a
highly sensitive Passive Infra-Red (PIR) motion sensor, and then take high
quality pictures (up to 14MP still photos), or video clips.
The Aggressor Wireless Cam consumes very little power (0.15mA) in
a stand-by (surveillance) state. This translates to a stand-by operating
period ranging from weeks to months on a full set of 12 AA batteries, with
the low end of the range based on alkaline batteries and frequent data
transmission, and the high end contingent on the use of lithium batteries
and a lower transmission frequency*. Once motion in the monitored area
is detected, the digital camera unit will be triggered at once (0.3 seconds)
and then automatically take photos or videos according to previously
programmed settings. The Aggressor Wireless Cam is equipped with
built-in infrared LEDs (“black” IR LEDs that function as a flash, so that it
delivers clear photos or videos (in black & white) even in the dark, and it
can take color photos or videos under sufficient daylight. The Aggressor
Wireless Cam is designed for outdoor use and is resistant against water
and snow.
*An optional Solar Panel accessory (model# #119756C) can provide extended
battery life. Please contact your Bushnell dealer for availability.
Your Bushnell Aggressor Wireless Cam represents the summit of our
trail camera technology, including features such as:
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Auto PIR Sensitivity-the camera monitors ambient temperature conditions
and automatically adjusts the sensor/trigger signal to be more sensitive to
slight variations in temperature on hot days, less sensitive on cold days.
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Hyper NightVision-The IR LED Flash array now has increased range, brighter
output and better coverage for improved nighttime images.
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Field Scan 2x with Live Trigger-Field Scan is a special feature which allows
the camera to capture time lapse images or video. This has the advantage of
giving you the ability to monitor the edge of a field that might be 50 or 150
yards away from the camera out of the PIR sensor’s range. Two independent
“blocks” of time lapse recording can be setup, and the camera will still also
record images when triggered by nearby animal activity as well.
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GPS Geotag Capability-allows the user to input the longitude and latitude
of the camera’s position, which will be embedded in each photo file. GPS
coordinates are updated automatically during nightly check-in. This enables
Google Earth™, Picassa® and other geotag enabled software to automatically
show a map pinpointing each camera’s location when a group of photos
are reviewed on a computer. Especially useful for those who setup multiple
Aggressor Wireless Cams to monitor large or widely separated areas.
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Multi Flash Mode (LED Control)- prevents overexposed flash photos in close
range applications
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NV Shutter-user can select shutter speed for images captured at night
allowing control over brightness vs. ability to stop motion
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Camera Operating Mode can be limited to Day only, Night only, or 24 HRs
• Image Recycle option allows new photos/videos to begin replacing oldest
files when SD card is at max. storage capacity, so recording will continue
without interruption.
And many more features such as HD Video with Audio, widescreen or
fullscreen format still photos, imprintable camera name (user set) along
with current data including temperature and moon phase.
Applications
The Aggressor Wireless Cam can be used as a trail camera for hunting or
scouting game. It is also suitable for surveillance usage.
PARTS AND CONTROLS
The Aggressor Wireless Cam provides the following connections for
external devices: USB port, SD card slot, and external DC power in (pg
18, Fig. 1).
A 3-way power switch is used to select the main operating modes: OFF,
SETUP, and ON (pg 18, Fig. 2).
A control key interface with six keys is primarily used in SETUP mode to
select operational functions and parameters. As shown on the next page,
these keys are: UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, OK and MENU. Four of the keys
can also perform a second function (shortcut operations in SETUP mode)
in addition to their main function: The DOWN key can be used to set the
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Video Mic
Light
Sensor
FRONT VIEW
ARD
DC in
Cover Plug
LED IR Flash
Tripod Socket
Lock Hole
Lens
Motion Indicator
Fig. 1: Connections
SD Card Slot
USB Port
PIR Sensor
Latch
INSIDE VIEW
Video Mic
DC In
Cable to Battery
Compartment
LCD Screen
LEFT
UP/Video
MENU
OK/Replay
DOWN/Photo
RIGHT/Shot
Power/Mode
(OFF/SETUP/ON)
Switch
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Fig. 2: Button and
Switch Guide
camera to Photo mode (still camera icon), and the UP key can set the
camera to Video mode (movie camera icon). The RIGHT key also serves
as the manual shutter (“SHOT”) button of the camera and the OK key
switches the camera to the Playback (“REPLAY”) mode. These secondary
functions are indicated by icons or text above the key as shown below.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES AND SD CARD
Before you begin learning how to use your Aggressor Wireless Cam, you
will first need to install a set of batteries and insert an SD card. Although
that may only take you a minute, there are some important notes about
both batteries and SD cards you should be aware of, so please take the
time to read the following directions and cautions:
Loading Batteries
After opening the latch on the right side of the
Aggressor Wireless Cam, you will see that the
Aggressor Wireless Cam has twelve battery slots.
Load the camera with a full set of 12 new batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries, and do not mix
different types of batteries (use all lithium or all
alkaline). Be sure to insert each battery with correct
polarity (negative or “flat” end against the long
spring of each battery slot).
Bushnell recommends using new lithium AA
(Energizer® brand) or alkaline AA batteries. NiMh Rechargeable batteries
are not recommended, as the lower voltage they produce can cause
operational issues. It is also possible to use a Bushnell solar panel designed
for this camera-see below for more details.
Using an External Power Source (optional, user provided)
Optionally, you can connect the #119756C Accessory Solar Panel (please
visit www.bushnell.com for more information) to the “DC In” jack at the
bottom of the Aggressor Wireless Cam (other external power supplies
should not be used, as the camera and/or display may not function correctly).
If the solar panel is connected and AA batteries are installed, the Aggressor
Wireless Cam will be powered by the solar panel’s rechargeable lith-ion
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battery, as long as it provides adequate voltage (if not, the camera will switch
to battery power). The solar panel’s battery will power the camera at night.
Nominal output of the 119756C solar panel is 8.4V.
Inserting the SD Card
The Aggressor Wireless Cam has 64MB of internal memory, which can
hold only about 37 photos (@ 8MP resolution). This is handy for testing
and getting familiar with the camera, but you will no doubt want to leave
the camera unattended for longer than a day or two, so using an SD card
is recommended. Insert the SD card (with the camera’s power switch in
the OFF position) before beginning to operate the camera. Don’t insert or
remove the SD card when the power switch is in the ON position.
The Aggressor Wireless Cam uses a standard SD (Secure Digital)
memory card to save photos (in .jpg format) and/or videos (in .avi format).
SD and SDHC (High Capacity) cards up to a maximum 32GB capacity are
supported. High speed SD cards are recommended if you will use the
1280x720 video resolution setting (HD). Before inserting the SD card into
the card slot after opening the camera’s front cover, please make sure that
the write-protect switch on the side of the card is “off” (NOT in the “Lock”
position). The following describes how to insert and remove the SD card:
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Insert the SD card into the card slot with its label side upwards (see
below). A “click” sound indicates that the card is installed successfully.
If the wrong side of the card is facing up, you will not be able to
insert it without force-there is only one correct way to insert cards.
If the SD card is not installed correctly, the device will not display an
SD card icon on the LCD in SETUP mode (the SD card icon displayed
after switching to SETUP mode will have a “lock” symbol inside it in it if
the card is locked). Formatting the SD card by using the Aggressor
Wireless Cam’s “Format” parameter before using it for the first time
is recommended, especially when a card has been used in other
devices (see “Changing Menu Parameter Settings” for details).
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To take out the SD card, just gently push in the card (do not try to pull
it out without pushing in first). The card is released from the slot and
ready to be removed when you hear the click.
WARNING: Be sure the camera’s power is switched OFF
before inserting or removing SD cards or batteries.
USING THE Aggressor Wireless Cam
Once you’ve prepared your Aggressor Wireless Cam by properly
installing batteries and an SD card, you could simply take it outside, strap
it to a tree, switch it on and leave-and you might get some great photos
that are exactly what you wanted. However, we highly recommend that
you first spend some additional time indoors with this manual and your
camera until you know a bit more about what the 3-way switch and those
control keys do. If nothing else, you’ll probably want to at least set the
date and time so the camera will imprint them (or not-it’s your option)
on your photos as they are taken, learn how to set the camera to shoot
video clips instead of still photos if you like, and read some tips about
mounting it on a tree.
OPERATING MODES
The Aggressor Wireless Cam has three basic operational modes:
• OFF mode: Power switch in the OFF position.
• ON mode: Power switch in the ON position (LCD screen is off.)
• SETUP mode: Power switch at SETUP position (LCD screen is on).
OFF MODE
The OFF mode is the “safe” mode when any actions must be taken, e.g.,
replacing the SD card or batteries, or transporting the device. You will also
use OFF mode if you connect the camera to a computer’s USB port later
to download your photos/videos. And of course, when you are storing or
not using the camera, you will switch it to OFF. Please note that even in
the OFF mode the Aggressor Wireless Cam still consumes power at a
very low level. Therefore, it’s a good idea to take the batteries out of the
battery compartment if the camera will not be used for a long time.
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ON MODE
Anytime after the batteries and SD card have been inserted, you can
switch on the camera. When the power switch is moved to the right
position, the camera will enter into the ON (Live) mode. The motion
indicator LED (pg. 18, “Front View”) will blink red for about 10 seconds. This
interval allows time for you to close the Aggressor Wireless Cam’s front
cover, lock it, and leave the monitored area. Once in the ON mode, no
manual controls are needed or possible (the control keys have no effect).
The Aggressor Wireless Cam will take photos or videos automatically
(according to its current parameter settings) when it is triggered by the
PIR sensor’s detection of activity in the area it covers.
You can either move the power switch directly from OFF to ON mode,
or stop at the SETUP position first to change one or more settings, then
move the switch to ON after you have finished doing so.
SETUP MODE
In the SETUP mode you can check and change the settings of the
Aggressor Wireless Cam with the help of its built-in LCD (or a monitor
connected to the TV out jack). These settings, found in the SETUP Menu,
let you change the photo or video resolution, interval between photos,
switch the time imprint on, etc. Moving the power switch to the SETUP
position will turn on the LCD display, and you will see an information
screen that shows how many images have been taken, the battery level,
camera or video mode, etc (Fig. 3, pg. 24).
NOTE: Always move the power switch from OFF to SETUP mode. It
is possible that the camera could lockup if it is switched from ON to
SETUP mode. If this occurs, simply move the switch to OFF and then
push it up to SETUP again.
SETUP Mode Shortcut Keys/Functions
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As mentioned earlier in “Parts & Controls”, four of the keys below the LCD
have secondary, “shortcut” functions when the camera is switched to
SETUP mode (but the MENU key has not been pressed):
• Press the UP key to quickly set the camera to shoot video clips.
• Press the DOWN key to quickly set the camera to take still photos.
• Press the RIGHT key to manually trigger the shutter. This is useful
for testing the camera-make sure you are in SETUP mode, press the
RIGHT key, and a few seconds later a photo or video (depending on
how the camera was set) will be saved to the SD card (or internal
memory if no card is inserted). The “number of images taken”
counter on the bottom left of the LCD will increase by one. If the
display indicates “SD PROTECTED” when you press the SHOT key,
switch the camera OFF, remove the SD card and slide its protect
switch off.
• Press the OK key to replay (review or playback) photos/videos
on the LCD, or a connected TV monitor (std. display models). See
“Playing Back/Deleting the Photos/Videos” (pg. 42) for more details.
Using the SETUP Menu
The main purpose of the SETUP mode is to allow you to change the
settings of the camera’s parameters (17 different ones are available) so
your Aggressor Wireless Cam operates exactly the way you want it to.
You will do this by entering the SETUP Menu and pressing the keys below
the LCD display, which will show you each parameter and its setting.
Changing Parameter Settings in SETUP Mode
A wide range of options or “parameters” are provided to allow you to set
the Aggressor Wireless Cam to your operational preferences. To change
the setting of any parameter you must first switch to the SETUP mode.
Once in SETUP mode, pressing the MENU button will allow you to select
any parameter and change its setting. The name of the parameter and its
current setting will be shown on the LCD. Pressing the RIGHT or LEFT key
scrolls to the next or previous parameter (RIGHT key to move on to the
next parameter and LEFT key to go back to the previous parameter), and
pressing the UP or DOWN key lets you select a different setting for the
currently displayed parameter. Once you have selected your preferred
new setting for a parameter, press the OK button to save the new setting
(actually change it).
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Fig. 3: SETUP Information Screen
Camera (Still
Photo) Mode
Image Size
(Resolution)
# of Photos Taken
Camera Mode
Remaining
Photo
Capacity
Time Stamp ON
Field Scan ON
Battery Level
SD Card Status
Video Mode *
Video Sound On
Video Mode
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Video Resolution
Available
Video
Recording
Time
* Only still photos can be transmitted wirelessly, due to the large files generated by video and carrier
bandwidth limitations. When the camera is set to video mode, the video files are stored on the SD card
for later review (see PLAYING BACK/DELETING THE PHOTOS/VIDEOS, pg.42)
When you are finished changing the settings of one or more parameters,
press MENU again to exit the SETUP menu. MENU can also be pressed
anytime you want to cancel changing a parameter’s setting after a new
setting has been selected (but OK has not been pressed yet). After setting
the parameters to your preferences, be sure to move the switch to ON
to begin actually taking photos or videos. No images will be captured if
the switch is left in the SETUP position (unless you press the RIGHT/Shot
key after exiting the menu)-in fact, the camera will power off automatically
after five minutes with no key pressed.
Parameter Displays
All the available settings for the currently displayed parameter are
shown on one screen, with a checkmark next to the current setting
(Fig. 4a, pg. 26). To change the setting, first use the UP/DOWN
keys to highlight (select) the new setting you want (Fig. 4b), then
press OK to “Execute” the actual change to the selected setting.
The checkmark will appear next to your new setting to confirm this
(Fig. 4c).
EXAMPLES-Changing the Settings of Some Common Parameters
Following this page, you will find tables listing all of the parameters
found in the SETUP Menu, along with their possible settings (or range
of settings), and a detailed description of what the parameter controls
and what the settings do. If you read the previous section detailing how
to select parameters and change their settings, you should be able to
dive right in, find the parameter(s) you want, and setup the camera to
suit your preferences. But maybe you’d rather walk through an example
or two first:
To change any parameter’s setting, always start with the power switch in
the SETUP position. After the LCD comes on, press the MENU key.
The first parameter you will see when you first enter the SETUP Menu
is “Mode”. To change it from its default setting of “Camera” (still photos)
to “Video” (shoot video clips), press the DOWN key to highlight “Video”.
Press the OK key to “Execute” (Set) the new setting you’ve selected for
this parameter.
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Fig. 4: Selecting Parameter Settings
Press MENU
(4a)
Press DOWN
(4b)
Press OK
(4c)
Now press the RIGHT key to move to another parameter in the Menu.
Pressing it three times will take you to “Capture Number”. Try using the
UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the range of settings, then press OK
to lock in your setting for the number of photos the camera takes each
time it’s triggered.
Pressing the RIGHT key until you reach the last menu item, you’ll see
the “Default Set” parameter. Highlight or select “Execute” (using UP or
DOWN) and press OK to restore all parameters (including the Mode
and Video Length parameters you changed a minute ago) back to their
original factory default settings. The default settings for each parameter
are indicated in bold type in the SETUP Menu tables on the next several
pages.
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Be sure to set the current date and time, using the “Set Clock” parameter,
if you choose to change the “Time Stamp” parameter setting to “On” since
that will tell the camera to imprint the date and time on each of the
images it captures.
USING THE FIELD SCAN FEATURE
Field Scan is a useful special feature which allows you to monitor your
food plots or field edges with time lapse images or video. When set to
“On”, the Aggressor Wireless Cam will take a photo (or record a video
clip) automatically at your choice of intervals (for example, once every
five minutes) during one or two blocks of time you set up for each
day, without requiring a trigger from an active animal. This has the
advantage of giving you the ability to monitor the edge of a field that
might be 50 or 150 yards away from the camera out of the PIR sensor’s
range. The result is an effective range much greater than it would
normally be, with the camera dependant on triggers generated by
nearby animals. This is a great tool for hunters to scout an entire field with
only one camera.
If an animal does enter the area covered by the PIR sensor and generate
a trigger event during a time in between the Field Scan intervals you
set, the camera will capture an image or video just as it normally would,
based on your other menu settings. Here’s how to setup and use Field
Scan (be sure you’ve set the current time in “Set Clock” first, so your Field
Scan recording will stop and start at the correct times of day):
1. Move the main switch to SETUP, then press MENU.
2. Keep pressing the RIGHT key, stepping through the Setup Menu
until you reach Field Scan.
3. Press the UP key to select On, and press OK (Step 1, pg.30). You will
see “A”, representing the first block of time you can define (a second
block of time later in the day, “B” can also be setup if you wish). Press
OK (Step 2). This takes you to the screen to set Start and Stop times,
which determines the clock times when the first block of Field Scan
recording will begin and end for each day. You can set these times
to the exact hour and minute you want, for a recording “window”
that lasts anywhere from just a minute to a full 24 hours.
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4. Set the [Start] and [Stop] times, beginning with the Start hour, using
the UP/DOWN keys to change the setting (Step 3). The hour setting
is based on a 24-hour clock, with “00” hours = midnight, “12” hours
= noon, “23” hrs = 11PM, etc. To move to the next setting, press the
RIGHT key, change the minute for the Start time with UP/DOWN,
then on to the hour and minute settings for the Stop time.
5. After you finish setting the Stop minutes, press OK to confirm your
settings for the first block of Field Scan recording. If desired, you can
create a second block of time by pressing the DOWN key to select
“B” (Step 4), then press OK and follow the same process to set Start
and Stop times for Field Scan block “B” (Step 5). As an example of how
you might use these two available time blocks, you could setup
Field Scan time block “A” for the dawn hours from 6 AM to 8 AM, and
block “B” to capture images between 5:30 and 7 PM. No Field Scan
recording would occur from 8 AM to 5:30 PM, or from 7 PM to 6 AM.
6. After setting Start/Stop times to define Field Scan block “A” and/or
“B”, press OK, then press the UP or DOWN key to select “Interval”
and press OK (Step 6). The Field Scan “Interval” setting lets you control
how often a photo or video clip is recorded during the block(s) of
time you defined with the Start and Stop settings. Your options
are 60 minutes, 30 minutes, 15 minutes, or 5 minutes (this is the
default). Use the UP/DOWN keys to select your preference, then press
OK to save it (Step 7). Note that for videos, “Interval” is independent of the
Length of each video recording-it’s how often videos are recorded, not
how long each one lasts.
7. Here’s an example of how the camera would operate, based on the
following Field Scan settings:
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Field Scan: On
Field Scan A:
[Start]: 6:00
[Stop]: 8:00
Field Scan B:
[Start]: 17:30
[Stop]: 19:00
Interval: 15M
Note: avoid any "overlap" of Field Scan A & B recording
blocks when setting their start and stop times, to
assure correct operation. Start & Stop times must
be in order, within the same day.
If the "Camera Mode" menu parameter is set to "Day"
or "Night" operation only, that will take priority over
your Field Scan settings. Set the Camera Model to "24
HR" if you are setting both day and night start and/or
stop times in Field Scan.
These settings would cause the camera to capture a photo (or video, if
the camera is set to that mode) once every 15 minutes, beginning at 6
AM, until the Field Scan “A” recording block stops at 8:00 AM. Later that
day, the camera would again take a photo or video every 15 minutes
between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM (during Field Scan time block “B”). The
next day, the camera would again record an image or video once every
15 minutes between 6:00 and 8:00 AM, and between 5:30 and 7:00 PM.
No Field Scan recording would occur from 8AM to 5:30PM, or from 7PM
to 6AM. Remember, Field Scan recording is independent of normal
triggers due to animal activity–even if no animals enter the IR sensor
coverage zone, an image or video will still be captured every 15 minutes
during the block(s) of time. If an animal triggers the camera “in between”
the 15 minute intervals, it will be recorded, same as it would if you had
setup the camera with Field Scan turned Off. Note: Field Scan settings
of frequent intervals and/or long periods between start and stop time
can reduce battery life.
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(Step 1)-set Field
Scan Mode to “On”
Steps 4 & 5 are
optional (only
required if you want to
set up a second block
of Field Scan recording
with different stop and
start times)
Note: the Interval
Setting sets the timing
between each image for
both Field Scan "A" and
"B" recording blocks.
(Step 2)-select Field
Scan "A" (press OK)
(Step 4) (opt)-select Field
Scan "B" (press OK)
(Step 6)-select Field
Scan "Interval"
Field Scan photos are saved
to the SD card, but will not be
transmitted wirelessly. images
captured in field scan mode are
stamped with a “T” icon (“Time
Lapse”). Normally captured
photos are stamped with an “M”
icon (“Motion Trigger”)
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“T” Icon indicates Field Scan
mode photos
(Step 3)-set Field
Scan "A" Stop & Start
(Step 5) (opt)-set Field
Scan "B" Stop & Start
(Step 7)-set Field
Scan Interval
Setup Menu: Parameter/Settings Reference
Parameter
Settings
Description
Mode
Camera, Video*
Selects whether still photos or video
clips are captured when the camera
is triggered.
Image Size
(only affects
still photos in
Camera mode)
3M Pixel,
8M Pixel,
14M Pixel,
Selects resolution for still photos from
3 to 14 megapixels. Higher resolution
produces better quality photos, but
creates larger files that take up more
of the SD card capacity (fills up faster).
8M is a good compromise between
quality and file size.
Image Format
(only affects still
photosformat for video
is tied to Video
Size)
Full Screen, Wide
Screen
Selects 4:3 (Fullscreen, like old TV sets)
or 16:9 (Widescreen, like new flat TVs)
“aspect ratio” for still photos. If you
like to view your photos on a TV set
or computer monitor, you can set the
format to match it.
Capture
Number
(only affects
still photos in
Camera mode)
1 Photo,
2 Photo,
3 Photo
Selects how many photos are taken
in sequence per trigger in Camera
mode. This setting affects photos
taken in Field Scan mode as well (to
snap two photos every 10 minutes,
for example). Please also refer to the
Interval parameter.
(Bold=default)
* Only still photos can be transmitted wirelessly, due to the large files generated by video
and carrier bandwidth limitations. When the camera is set to video mode, the video files
are stored on the SD card for later review (see PLAYING BACK/DELETING THE PHOTOS/VIDEOS,
pg.42)
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Parameter
Settings
Description
IR LED Control
(Multi-Flash
feature)
High, Medium,
Low
Controls how many LED lamps fire
when images are taken in low light.
“High”=all 48 LEDs fire, which is the
default setting. Set to Medium or Low
if you are getting overexposed flash
photos or will place the camera at
very close range to the subject you
want to photograph. In general, select
High if most of your intended subjects
will be over 30 ft. from the camera,
Medium for the 15 to 30 ft. range, and
Low for subjects under 15 ft. away.
Note: in video mode, set to LED Control
to “Low” if videos are overexposed
at the Medium setting. At the High
setting, videos at night are limited to 15
seconds maximum length to prevent
overheating.
Camera Name
(Input)
Allows the user to set a custom name
for the camera. Useful for ID purposes
when multiple cameras are setup,
since each camera will imprint its
name on all photos (but not videos)
it captures.
(Bold=default)
See "Using the
Setup Menu Input
Screens"
Video Size
(only affects
video clips in
Video mode)
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1280x720,
640x480
Selects video resolution (in pixels per
frame). Higher resolution produces
better quality videos, but creates
larger files that take up more of the
SD card capacity (fills up faster).
The default 640x480 is VGA video in
standard 4:3 format. The 1280x720
setting provides “widescreen” format
HD video. Using high speed SD cards
(SanDisk® Ultra® or Extreme® series or
similar) is recommended if you will
use the 1280x720 video setting.
Parameter
Settings
Description
Video Length
(only affects
video clips in
Video mode)
10S (second)
default, with 60S
(60 seconds) to 5S
(5 seconds) range
Sets time length of each captured
video clip. Settings begin with 10
second default when parameter is first
selected. After stepping down to 5S,
video length settings start over at 60S.
Note: when IR LED Control setting is
“High” (default), videos at night are
limited to 15 seconds maximum length
to prevent overheating.
Interval
10S (second)
default, with a
60M (minute) to1S
(second) range of
settings available.
Selects the length of time that the
camera will “wait” until it responds
to any additional triggers from the
PIR after an animal is first detected
and remains within the sensor’s
range. During this user set “ignore
triggers” interval, the camera will not
capture photos/videos. This prevents
the card from filling up with too
many redundant images. Settings
begin with 10 second default when
parameter is first selected. Note: after
setting down past “1S”, settings start
over at “60M”.
With Wireless Mode ON, the camera
must complete sending each new image
before the next image can be captured,
so the effective minimum interval will
be approximately 45 seconds.
(Bold=default)
(60M-1M are set
in one minute
increments, 59S-1S
are set in one
second increments)
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Parameter
Settings
Description
Sensor Level
Low, Normal,
High, Auto
Selects the sensitivity of the PIR
sensor. The “High” setting will make
the camera more sensitive to infrared
(heat) and more easily triggered by
motion, and the “Low” setting makes
it less sensitive to heat and motion.
The High setting can be useful when
the ambient temperature is warm
(making it more difficult for the
sensor to detect animals), and the
Low setting may help in cold weather
if the camera is being triggered too
often by anything warmer than the
surroundings. “Normal” is for average
or moderate conditions. The default
“Auto” setting will allow the camera
to determine the best setting based
on its current operating temperature.
This is an ideal setting if the weather
is expected to change significantly
during the period the camera will
be used.
NV (Night
Vision) Shutter
High, Medium,
Low
Affects the shutter speed during
Night Vision operation. High will
freeze motion better, but photos may
be darker. A Low shutter speed setting
will produce brighter photos, but
rapid motion may be blurred. Medium
is a good compromise.
Camera Mode
Day, Night, 24hrs
Allows user to limit operation to only
day or night period if desired (default
is 24 Hrs “round the clock”). An
ambient light level sensor determines
"Day" vs "Night" automatically. This
setting takes priority over any Field
Scan settings.
(Bold=default)
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Parameter
Settings
Description
Format
Execute (followed
by an additional
No/Yes step)
Deletes (erases) all files stored on a
card to prepare it for reuse. Always
format a card that has been previously
used in other devices. Caution! Make
sure you have downloaded and
backed up any files you want to
preserve first! Press OK to execute,
then select Yes and press OK again.
Press MENU (or select NO then press
OK) to exit without formatting.
Time Stamp
ON, OFF
Select “On” if you want the date &
time (that the image was captured)
imprinted on every photo/video,
select “Off” for no imprint. Note: the
current temperature, barometric
pressure, moon phase, and (user set)
camera name will also be imprinted
on your still photos.
Set Clock
(Set)
Press OK and use the UP/DOWN keys
(to change the setting) and LEFT/
RIGHT keys ( to move to the next
field) to set the hour (24-hr format
only, “00”=midnight, “12”=noon) and
minute, and then (on the lower row),
the year, month and date. Note: after
the first wireless data transmission,
the current time is automatically reset
by the network. The time may not be
correct on your 1st test image if you
didn’t use “Set Clock” as described
above to set it manually first.
(Bold=default)
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Parameter
Settings
Description
ON, OFF
(After On is
selected): “A” Start/
Stop, “B” Start/
Stop, Interval
Turns Field Scan (Time Lapse) recording
mode on/off. When activated, Field Scan
forces the camera to take photos or
videos even when it is not triggered by
a nearby live animal, useful for constant
monitoring of an area that might be
far away from the camera. The user
can set the start and stop times for up
to two independent “blocks” of Field
Scan recording, as well as the interval
time between each photo/video. To
ensure correct operation, avoid setting
overlapping start/stop times for Field
Scan A and B. Please read the “Field
Scan 2x…” section of this manual (pgs
27-30) for details on using this feature.
NOTE: If the "Camera Mode" parameter
is set to "Day" or "Night" operation only,
that will take priority over your Field
Scan settings. Set Camera Mode to
"24HR" if you are setting day and night
Field Scan start and/or stop times.
ON, OFF
Allows the user to input latitude
and longitude coordinates for the
camera’s location. This data will be
embedded in the files saved on the
camera’s SD card (if “On” is selected).
This makes it possible to see each
camera’s location as a “pushpin” on
Google Earth™ maps when reviewing
a folder full of photos from multiple
cameras, or use other “geotag”
capable software (Picassa®, etc). The
camera’s current coordinates are
also displayed during daily check-in
messages.
(Bold=default)
Set Field Scan
Note: images
captured in field
scan mode will be
saved to the SD
card, but will not
be transmitted
wirelessly.
Coordinate
Input
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See "Using the
Setup Menu Input
Screens"
Parameter
Settings
Description
Set Video
Sound
(only affects video
clips)
ON, OFF
Select “ON” to record audio along
with the video when the camera is
set to video mode (saved file sizes
will be slightly larger).
Image Recycle
ON, OFF
Select “ON” (default) if you want
the oldest photos/videos to be
replaced by new images once the
SD card is full. Select “OFF” if you
want operation to stop when the
card is full. Press OK.
Wireless Mode
ON, OFF
Select “OFF” to operate the unit as
a standard trail camera, with no
wireless transmission of images
(captures photos & videos will be
stored on the SD card). NOTE: once
OFF is selected, it is not possible
to re-activate Wireless operation
remotely via internet or phone app,
only by selecting ON on the camera
itself.
Transmit
Frequency
Quick, Never
Selects how often captured photos
are sent to your cell phone or email.
The default “Quick” setting will
transmit each image transmitted
soon after it is captured (battery life
will be reduced). “Never” is similar
to turning Wireless Mode off (no
images will be transmitted)-but
this can be changed once per day
via remote communication back to
“Quick” , enabling transmission to
resume.
(Bold=default)
(NOTE: setting
Image Recycle
to “ON” is not
recommended
when using 16GB
or higher capacity
SD cards)
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Parameter
Settings
Description
Default
Execute, Cancel
Select “Execute” and press OK
to restore all parameters to the
original factory default settings.
If the camera is behaving oddly
and you think you may have
changed the setting for something
accidently (but aren’t sure which
one), this will reset all parameters
to their most commonly used or
“generic” settings.
Firmware
(firmware
version #)
Displays current operating system
(firmware) version.
(Bold=default)
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CAMERA NAME AND COORDINATE INPUT SCREENS
Camera Name Input
After selecting the Camera Name parameter (the only setting is “Input”),
press OK. If necessary, delete the previous or default name by pressing
the RIGHT key until the backspace symbol ( ) (located between letters
“A” & “B”, also between “j” & “k”) is highlighted, then keep pressing OK.
Select (highlight) each alphanumeric character you want, using the
LEFT/RIGHT keys, and pressing OK after each one to set it. When finished
naming the camera, press MENU to save the name to memory.
Coordinate Input
When selecting the Coordinate Input parameter for the first time, the
default location (Bushnell offices in KS) is shown. When you send your
first test image, the camera will update the coordinates in the camera and
on the website to its current location. While the camera remains powered
on, its current GPS coordinates will be updated automatically during each
daily check in.
Degrees
N=North, Latitude
S=South (3 digits)
Minutes Seconds
Latitude
(La) N000,00'00"
Longitude
(Lo) W000,00'00"
Degrees
W=West, Longitude Minutes Seconds
E=East (3 digits)
Note: You may see "negative" latitude or longitude coordinates online. These
designate South latitudes and West longitudes. US/Canada locations will have
North (+) latitude coordinates and West (-) longitude coordinates.
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MOUNTING AND POSITIONING THE AGGRESSOR
WIRELESS CAM
Mounting
After you’ve set up the camera’s parameters to your personal preferences
at home or in your truck, you’re ready to take it outside and slide the
power switch to “ON”. When setting up the Aggressor Wireless Cam
for scouting game or other outdoor applications, you must be sure to
mount it in place correctly and securely. We recommend mounting the
Aggressor Wireless Cam on a sturdy tree with a diameter of about 6 in.
(15cm). To get the optimal picture quality, the tree should be about 1617 ft. (5 meters) away from the place to be monitored, with the camera
placed at a height of 3.5-5 ft. (1~1.5 m). Also, keep in mind that you will
get the best results at night when the subject is within the ideal flash
range, no farther than 80’ (24m) and no closer than 10’ (3m) from the
camera.
There are two ways to mount the Aggressor Wireless Cam: using the
provided adjustable web belt, or the tripod socket.
Using the adjustable web belt: Fig. 5 illustrates using the web belt on
the Aggressor Wireless Cam. Push one end of the belt through the
two brackets on the back of the Aggressor Wireless Cam. Thread the
end of the strap through the buckle. Fasten the belt securely around
the tree trunk by pulling the end of the strap firmly so there is no slack
left.
Fig. 5: Attaching the Belt
Belt Channel
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Strap Buckle
Using the tripod socket: The camera is equipped with a socket at
the bottom end to enable mounting on a tripod or other mounting
accessories with a standard1/4-20 thread.
Three optional accessories, a Bear Safe” protective box (119855C), Deluxe
Tree Bracket (119652C) and Solar Power panel (119756C) are also availableplease see your Bushnell dealer or www.bushnell.com for more details.
Sensing Angle and Distance Test
To test whether the Aggressor Wireless Cam can effectively monitor the
area you choose, this test is recommended to check the sensing angle
and monitoring distance of the Aggressor Wireless Cam. To perform the
test:
• Switch the Aggressor Wireless Cam to the SETUP mode.
• Push the MENU button twice to enter the “Live View” mode.
• The display will now let you preview the area covered by the camera
in its current position.
• Make movements in front of the camera at several positions within
the area where you expect the game or subjects to be. Try different
distances and angles from the camera.
• If the motion indicator LED light blinks, it indicates that position can
be sensed. If it does not blink, that position is outside of the sensing
area.
The results of your testing will help you find the best placement when
mounting and aiming the Aggressor Wireless Cam. The height away
from the ground for placing the device should vary with the animal size
appropriately. In general, 3 to 6 feet is preferred.
You can avoid potential false triggers due to temperature and motion
disturbances in front of the camera by not aiming it at a heat source or
nearby tree branches or brush (especially on windy days).
Switching ON the Camera
Once you switch to the ON mode, the motion indicator LED (red) will
blink for about 10 seconds. This gives you time to close and lock the front
cover of the Aggressor Wireless Cam and then walk away. During this
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time, the motion indicator LED will blink red continuously. After it stops
blinking, the PIR is active, and any motion that is detected by it will trigger
the capture of photos or videos as programmed in the SETUP Menu.
Be sure you have read the descriptions of the Capture Number, Video
Length, Interval and Sensor Level parameters. Please note, the PIR is
strongly sensitive to ambient temperature. The greater the temperature
difference between the environment and your subject, the farther the
possible sensing distance. The average sensing distance is about 45 ft.
Before leaving the camera unattended, please check for the following:
• Are the batteries or DC power supply inserted/connected with
correct polarity and is the power level is sufficient?
• Does the SD card have sufficient available space and is its writeprotection (lock) switch off?
• Is the Power switch in the ON position? (do not leave it in SETUP).
PLAYING BACK/DELETING THE PHOTOS/
VIDEOS
After you have setup, mounted and activated your Aggressor Wireless
Cam, you will of course be eager to return later and review the images it
has captured for you. There are several different ways to do this:
1) Reviewing Images Remotely via Website/Apps
Please refer to pages 10, 14 and 15 in the Quick Start Guide section at the
front of this manual for details on how to review your camera’s images
online or with our smartphone application.
2) Reviewing Images Directly From the SD Card
This is the most popular method of viewing images. Since unmounting
the camera and taking it to your computer isn’t very convenient, you may
find it easier to just take the card out. By removing the SD card (swapping
it for a new empty card if you like) and taking it to your home or campsite
to view the images by using an SD card “reader” (user supplied) connected
to your computer (some computers and TVs have a built in SD card slot),
you can leave the camera in place ready to capture more images. Once
connected, the card reader works the same way as described below-
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please read that section if you have any problem finding your files.
3) Reviewing Images on the Aggressor Wireless Cam Color LCD
• Put the power switch in SETUP mode (switch to OFF first).
• Push the MENU key twice to go to “live view” mode, then press OK.
• If you are in still photo mode, you’ll see the still photo review screen.
If you are in video mode, you’ll see the video review screen.
• Use the UP/DOWN keys to scroll through your photos or videos.
A zoom feature is available for still photos: first press the LEFT
key, then use the UP/DOWN keys to zoom in or out. After
zooming in, you can then press OK, and use the UP/DOWN/
LEFT/RIGHT keys to move around and examine small details in
different areas of the photo. Press OK at anytime to exit and return
to the full view.
• Press the RIGHT (Shot) key to play a video. If “Video Sound” was set
to “On” in the Setup Menu, you should hear audio from the speaker
during playback.
• Push MENU to delete an image. Image delete mode works as
described below. To exit image review mode, press the OK key.
4) Reviewing Images by Connecting the Camera to a Computer
You can always unmount the entire camera from the tree and connect
its USB port to a computer-it will be recognized as a “removable disk”,
without the need to install any drivers or software. When using a PC (or
Mac*) to view photos (or video clips*), first connect the device to the
computer with the supplied USB cable. Then use commercial software
with an image browser feature, or an image browser included with the
PC’s operating system to view images saved on the SD card in the folder \
DCIM\100EK113 (a new folder will be created every 1000 images). Each new
image or video will be numbered incrementally in order of the time it was
captured. For example, you will see file names such as “EK000001.JPG”
or “EK000001.AVI”, etc. Through the file format suffix you can distinguish
whether the file is a still photo (with suffix .JPG) or a video (with suffix
.AVI).
*video files may require additional software for viewing on a Mac.
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The Aggressor Wireless Cam supports 3 kinds of file system formats,
FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32. The default value is FAT16 to save photos and
videos. Here are some related notes:
• You don’t need to be concerned about the file system format of
the Aggressor Wireless Cam unless your equipment has problems
reading the SD card. If this happens, please format the SD card with
the Aggressor Wireless Cam or in your computer first and then
insert the card into your Aggressor Wireless Cam and try again.
• The default file system format of the Aggressor Wireless Cam is
FAT16, which most computers can read. If you format an SD card for
the Aggressor Wireless Cam in your computer, you should choose
the file system format FAT16. Normally FAT16 is recommended
unless you have another image viewer that uses FAT12 or FAT32
format.
Deleting Photos or Videos
If you see a photo or video during playback on the LCD or video monitor
that you want to delete, it can be done easily without leaving SETUP
mode:
• Press the MENU key. You will see the first “Delete” screen, which lets
you selects the option to delete only the currently displayed photo/
video, or all photos/videos (see below).
• Highlight the “Delete Current” or “Delete All” option, then press OK.
• Next, select “Yes” and press OK to erase only the last displayed
photo or video (if you selected “Delete Current”), or every photo and
video file on the card (if you selected “Delete All”)-or select “No”
and press OK to cancel the operation without deleting any files.
NOTE: after deleting a picture or a video file, the deleted files can’t be
restored! It is also possible to delete all files from the card by using the Format
parameter (see pg. 35).
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DOWNLOADING THE PHOTOS/VIDEOS
To download your photos/videos to a PC or Mac, first make sure the
Aggressor Wireless Cam power switch is in the OFF position. Connect
the supplied cable to the camera’s USB port, then directly to a main USB
port on your computer-do not use front panel/keyboard USB ports or
unpowered “hubs”.
The Aggressor Wireless Cam will be recognized as a standard “USB Mass
Storage” device (this may take several seconds the first time you connect
it). If you would rather leave your camera in the woods and just pull its
SD card out, an SD card reader works the same way as described in this
section once the card is inserted and the reader is connected to your
computer.
With Windows XP or later, you can then simply use
the options in the pop-up window to copy, view, or
print your photos (right).
On all Windows OS, the Aggressor Wireless Cam will also be listed as
a “Removable Disk” if you open the “My Computer” window (on Macs,
an icon will appear on your desktop). The Aggressor Wireless Cam’s
photo files are named “EK000001.JPG” etc, and are located in the
“DCIM\100EK113” folder on this “Removable Disk”. Video file names will
end with “.AVI”. You may copy the photos/videos to your hard drive as you
would any file-just copy/paste or drag the file names or icons to your
drive or desktop.
After the photos are copied to your hard drive, you can disconnect
the Aggressor Wireless Cam. (On Mac computers, drag the “disk” that
appeared on your desktop when the camera was connected into your
Trash to “eject” it before disconnecting.) The .JPG format photo files from
the Aggressor Wireless Cam may be viewed and edited with any photo
software you choose to use. The .AVI video files may be viewed with
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the Windows Media Player on PCs with Windows 7. If your computer is
running an older version of Windows, or you are on a Mac, and you don’t
already have a compatible video player, you can download a free version
of the DivX player from http://www.divx.com/.
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Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera FAQs
Q: What should I do if MODEM INIT FAIL is displayed while taking the test image?
A: If “Modem Init Fail” is displayed, try powering camera OFF, then straight to ON. In ON mode, the camera will also
attempt to send the first image when triggered. After first transmitted image is confirmed, both setup test images and
live ON images should function properly. If you continue to have “Modem Init Fail” message or camera fails to transmit,
please contact our customer service at 800-423-3537.
Q: Why does my camera sometimes transmit an image later than when the image was captured?
A: Due to network conditions, sometimes transmissions can be delayed. This can be due to a temporary decrease
in signal strength, weather conditions, or simply the amount of traffic on the network. The camera has a built in
troubleshooting mechanism to attempt to resend images at a later time that weren’t successfully transmitted previously,
likely at the next trigger or daily check-in.
Q: How can I view my Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera images remotely?
A: You can view the photos using your cell phone, email, or online management system.
Q: Will the Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera send field scan thumbnails to my Trophy cam app or online management
site?
A: No the Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera will only wirelessly transmit motion triggered photos.
Q: Will the Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera send video to my Trophy cam app or online management site?
A: No the Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera will only wirelessly transmit motion triggered photos.
Q: Do I need to pay for the Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera smart phone app?
A: No, the App is a free download for iPhone/Android.
Q: Can I add multiple Aggressor Wireless Cam Cameras to one user log in?
A: Yes, under “My Cameras” you can add new cameras by clicking “Add a camera”.
Q: Can I remove Aggressor Wireless Cam Cameras from “My Cameras” group?
A: Yes, under “My Cameras” simply click “Remove This Device”.
Q: Can I change Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera settings from my online management site?
A: Yes, you can change setting by clicking the gear icon underneath your camera name.
Q: Can I check Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera battery life from my online management site?
A: Yes, you can check battery life by clicking the battery icon underneath your camera name.
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Q: Can I check Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera memory capacity from my online management site?
A: Yes, you can check memory capacity by clicking the memory capacity gauge underneath your camera name.
Q: Can I check Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera wireless signal strength from my online management site?
A: Yes, you can check wireless signal strength by clicking the signal strength bars underneath your camera name.
Q: Can I have a high resolution file from one of my thumbnails?
A: Yes, by clicking on the thumbnail you have the option to delete image, share on Facebook, or purchase a high
resolution image file.
Q: What format does the Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera save images in?
A: The Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera saves photos in .jpg format and videos in .avi format.
Q: What Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera settings will I be able to remotely change?
A: You can change the following settings remotely;
• Camera Name
• Communication Frequency
• Night Vision Shutter Speed
• Image Resolution
• Camera Mode
• Captures Per Trigger
• Motion Sensitivity
• LED Flash Intensity
• Delay Interval
• Image Overwrite
• Image Timestamp
• Field Scan
• Embed GPS
• Wireless Mode
Remember to click “Save” after making setting changes.
Q: Can I check how many days I have left on my Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera data plan?
A: Yes, simply check the calendar icon under “My Cameras”, this will display how many days you have remaining.
Q: How do I purchase another Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera data plan from my online management site?
A: Click on the calendar icon to purchase a Basic, Deluxe, or Elite data plan.
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Q: How do I cancel my Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera data plan?
A: Click on the calendar icon and select “Cancel Data Plan”.
Q: Where is the serial number located on my Aggressor Wireless Cam Camera?
A: The serial number is located on the inside in the top right hand corner above the menu screen.
Q: Why do I get images from a camera in another time zone and they appear to be 1 hour in the future?
A: If you have multiple cameras and one is in a time zone later than the time zone you are located, it would appear to
you that the camera is sending images in the future.
Q: How do I get a full resolution image from my camera?
A: Buy a high resolution image or use a high resolution download credit that you’ve previously purchased or retrieve the
full resolution image from the SD card.
Q: Can the camera have a manually set date and time?
A: No, the date and time are pulled from the cellular wireless network and are not manually set.
Q: Can I use this wireless camera on a network other than AT&T?
A: No, all Aggressor Wireless Cams operate on the AT&T network.
Q: Do I need the smartphone app to make the camera work?
A: No, the smartphone apps are a free additional resource. If you choose to not download those, you can still manage
the camera remotely and view images from the user website
Q: Why does the camera show my location in Kansas?
A: The default location is centered in the US (Bushnell HQ). The camera will update its current actual location when
you send the test image, and again at each daily check in.
Q: I moved my camera and the images are not in the correct order, why is that?
A: If you move your camera to a different time zone your pictures will be stamped with the date and time of the new
time zone.
Q: Can I use my camera without a data package installed?
A: Yes, the camera can operate without a data plan. You would not be able to view images from the camera or change
settings remotely however.
Q: How do I set my camera to field scan for a period that spans past midnight?
A: To accomplish that, you need to set Field Scan A and B Start/Stop times like this example: 12am-7am (“A” time
block starts after midnight) and 7:01am-11:59pm (“B” time block stops before midnight). The Field-Scan is a range of
hours in a single day.
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Q: Why do I see skipped images on website or APP?
A: Field Scan Images will not be transmitted to the website or APP.
Q: Why do I see skipped images on website or APP overnight?
A: The camera does a nightly check in every night, while doing so it may utilize field scan to trigger the camera in
which case it will not transmit those images but may store them to the SD card.
Q: How do I completely delete a camera from my account?
A: You must first go into settings and select “remove from account”. Next you must go in and delete all images. Once
all images are deleted the camera will no longer appear on your account grayed out.
Q: How do I turn off alerts to my phone, email or app?
A: You can accomplish this via the account settings page on the website or on the app.
Q: What if I lose wireless signal on the camera—will it continue to take images?
A: If you lose connectivity to the network, the camera will continue to take images like a normal trail cam and save
them to the SD card.
Q: What should I do if I see “GPS failure” after a GPS search before taking a test image?
A: If you were indoors, go outdoors and try again. If it still fails, switch the camera to ON and leave it outdoors to see
if it updates during the nightly check in. If GPS still does not update, please call Bushnell customer service at (800)
423-3537.
Q: What should I do if I see “Modem Init Fail” on the display after taking a test image?
A: Try moving to another location (check the Bushnell website to make sure you are in an AT&T coverage area).
If you still get the message after trying the test image in a different location in the coverage area, please call Bushnell
customer service at (800) 423-3537.
FOR THE LATEST, UPDATED FAQs, PLEASE VISIT
www.bushnell.com/global/customer-service
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“MODEM INIT FAIL” is displayed while taking the test image
If “Modem Init Fail” is displayed, try powering the camera OFF, then
straight to ON. In ON mode, the camera will also attempt to send the
first image when triggered. After first transmitted image is confirmed,
both setup test images and live ON images should function properly.
If you continue to have “Modem Init Fail” message or camera fails to
transmit, please contact our customer service at 800-423-3537.
Camera takes continuous images of no subject
A camera has what is known as a “false trigger” if the PIR sensor thinks
that there is motion and heat in front of the camera lens when there is
no subject in the image. These “False Triggers” are the result of placing
the camera in an environment where there is motion associated with
tree branches creating motion in front of the camera or an area where
there is high heat in the foreground and any motion from wind could
set off the camera. Setting a camera up over water is also a potential
cause for this issue. To remedy this situation:
1. Try moving the camera to an area that does not have any of these
issues or try changing the sensor level on the menu settings.
2. If the camera continues to take images when there is no subject in
them, try placing the camera in an inside environment and aiming
at a location where there is no motion.
3. If the camera continues to show issues, then there is probably an
electronic component issue. If this is the case, please contact our
customer service to send the camera back for repair.
Battery life is shorter than expected
1. Battery life will vary with operating temperature and the number of
images taken over time. Typically, the Aggressor Wireless Cam will
be able to capture several hundred images before the batteries die.
2. Check to make sure you have used new alkaline or lithium batteries.
Bushnell recommends using 12 Energizer® Lithium AA batteries
in your Aggressor Wireless Cam to obtain maximum battery life.
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3. Make sure that the power switch was turned to the “On” position
and that the camera was not left in “Setup” mode while in the field.
4. Make sure that you are using a good quality name brand SD card
in your camera. Bushnell recommends SanDisk® brand SD Cards
up to 32GB (Ultra® or Extreme® series for HD video). Our experience
indicates that poor quality SD cards can sometimes reduce your
Aggressor Wireless Cam battery life.
Camera stops taking images or won’t take images
1. Please make sure that the SD card is not full. If the card is full, the
camera will stop taking images.
2. Check the batteries to make sure that they are new alkaline or
lithium AA batteries. See previous notes about short battery life.
3. Make sure that the camera power switch is in the “On” position and
not in the “Off” or “Setup” modes.
4. Make sure that you are using a good quality SD card in your camera.
Bushnell recommends SanDisk® SD Cards up to 32GB (Ultra® or
Extreme® series for HD video) . 5. If the SD card has its write protect switch in the lock position, the
camera will not take images.
6. If you have used an SD card in another device before inserting it in
your Aggressor Wireless Cam, you might want to try formatting
the card using the “Format” parameter in Setup mode (make sure
you have backed up any important files first, as formatting will
erase all previous files). In some cases, other devices may change
the formatting of the SD card so that it will not work properly with
the Aggressor Wireless Cam.
Camera won’t power up
1. Make sure that you have installed all twelve batteries in the battery
compartment, filling all 12 battery spaces with no “gaps”.
Bushnell recommends using 12 Energizer® Lithium AA batteries
in your Aggressor Wireless Cam.
2. Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly, observing
proper polarity. Always place the negative (flat) end of each battery
in contact with the spring side of its slot inside the camera.
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3. After moving the switch from “Off” to “Setup” or “On”, make sure
that the switch is correctly in position to ensure the proper mode
(avoid positions “between” two modes).
4. Do not move the switch directly from “On” to “Setup”-always
move the switch all the way down to “Off” first, then back up to
“Setup”.
Still Photo and/or Video Quality Problems
1. Night photos or videos appear too dark
a. Check the battery indicator icon to see if battery power is full. The
flash will stop operating near the end of the battery life.
b. You will get the best results when the subject is within the ideal
flash range, no farther than 80’ (24m) from the camera. Subjects
may appear too dark at greater distances.
c. Please note that when the Capture Number parameter is set
higher than “1 Photo”, or with very short Interval settings, some
images may appear darker than others due to the quick response
and rapid retriggering of the camera, allowing less time for the
flash to fully recharge before firing again.
d. Make sure “LED Control” in the setup menu is set to “High” to
ensure maximum output. You can also try setting “NV Shutter” in
the menu to “Low” (slower shutter speed=brighter images, with
tradeoff of increased blur if subject moves rapidly).
2. Daytime photos or videos appear too dark
a. Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other light
sources during the day, as this may cause the auto exposure to
produce darker results.
3. Night photos or videos appear too bright
a. If the subject is close to the camera (less than10ft/3m), change
the LED Control parameter in the Setup Menu to “Medium” or
“Low”.
4. Daytime photos or videos appear too bright
a. Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other light
sources during the day.
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5. Photos with streaked subject
a. In some cases with low lighting conditions and fast moving
subjects, the 8MP or 14MP resolution settings may not perform as
well as the 3MP setting.
b. If you have multiple images where fast moving subjects produce
streaks on the photo, try the 3MP setting instead.
c. Set “NV Shutter” to “High” to minimize motion blur.
6. Red, green or blue color cast
a. Under certain lighting conditions, the sensor can become
confused resulting in poor color images.
b. If this is seen on a consistent basis, then the sensor may need
servicing. Please contact Bushnell customer service.
7. Short video clips—not recording to the length set
a. Check to make sure that the SD card is not full.
b. Make sure that the camera has good batteries in it. Near the end
of the battery life, the camera may choose to record shorter video
clips to conserve power.
c. When LED Control is set to “High” and camera is in Video mode,
the maximum available video length at night is 15 seconds to avoid
potential overheating of batteries and/or electronic components.
Date/Time Stamp not appearing on images
1. Make sure that the “Time Stamp” parameter is set to “On”.
Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest
1. Check the “Sensor Level” (PIR sensitivity) parameter setting. For
warm temperature conditions, set the Sensor Level to “High” and
for cold weather use, set the sensor for “Low”. For variable weather,
use “Auto”.
2. Try to set your camera up in an area where there is not a heat source
in the camera’s line of sight.
3. In some cases, setting the camera near water will make the camera
take images with no subject in them. Try aiming the camera over
ground.
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4. Try to avoid setting the camera up on small trees that are prone to
being moved by strong winds.
5. Remove any limbs which are right in front of the camera lens.
PIR Sensor LED Flashes/Doesn’t Flash
1. When the camera is in the “Setup” mode, a special LED on the front
of the camera will flash when it senses motion. This is for setup
purposes only and will help the user aim the camera. 2. During use, the LED will not flash when the camera takes an image. This is to help keep the camera hidden from game.
LCD Screen Issues
1. LCD screen powers on but no text is present.
a. After moving the switch from “Off” to “Setup” or “On”, make
sure that the switch is correctly in position to ensure the proper
mode (avoid positions “between” two modes).
b. Do not move the switch directly from “On” to “Setup”-always
move the switch all the way down to “Off” first, then back up to
“Setup”.
2. Screen comes on but then powers off
a. Make sure that you have installed the SD card correctly.
Camera won’t retain settings
Make sure that you have been saving the changes to any parameter
settings that you made while in Setup mode, by pressing “OK”
after changing the setting. If you don’t save your new setting after
changing it, the camera will continue to use the original default
setting for that parameter.
Moisture or Ants Inside Camera
1. To ensure humidity or rain is kept out of the camera, secure the DC
In plug firmly in place.
2. Ants can be attracted by low level electronic vibrations, and enter
through any gaps between the exterior and interior of the camera.
Make sure the DC In plug is securely attached.
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Field Scan (Time Lapse) not working properly
1. Make sure that the stop and start times of Field Scan “A” and “B” do
not overlap (for example, do not set the start time of “B” to 8AM if
the stop time of “A” is 10AM).
Camera responds slowly, does not always capture image when
triggered
Avoid setting the “Image Recycle” parameter to ON when an SD
card with capacity of 16 GB or higher is inserted. The Image Recycle
feature requires some time to scan the card and determine the
oldest file(s) to delete and replace with the newest files (images).
The larger the card, the more time this will take, and the camera
may perform significantly slower with high capacity cards if the
overwrite feature is activated. There should be no issue using Image
Recycle with smaller capacity cards (<16 GB), and the feature is
provided to offer a useful option when limited capacity cards are
used, or when it it not practical to check the camera and replace (or
download and format) the card on a frequent basis.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix battery types-use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline.
Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Image Sensor
3 Megapixel Color CMOS
Maximum Pixel Size
4416x3312 (14MP)
Lens
F = 3.1; FOV=38°; Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at night)
IR-Flash Range
Selectable (Low/Med/High), up to 80’(24m) on High
Display Screen
Color Display: 32x42mm (2.4”)
Memory Card
SD or SDHC Card, Maximum capacity 32GB
Internal RAM
64MB
Picture Size
14MP = 4416x3312; 8MP = 3264x2448;
3MP = 1920x1440
Video Size
1280x720 (widescreen) or 640x360 (fullscreen) pixels per frame
at 20-30 fps (Day) / 15-20 fps (Night)
PIR sensitivity
Hyper PIR with 4 sensitivity settings: Low/Normal/High/Auto
Operation
User selectable: 24 Hour, Day only, or Night only (based on
ambient light level)
Response Time
0.3 second
Triggering Interval
1 sec. - 60 min. programmable
Shooting Numbers
1— 3 programmable
Video Length
5-60sec. programmable
Power Supply
12x AA batteries, 9V operating voltage
Stand-by Current
0.15mA (<7mAh/day)
Power Consumption
250mA (+1300mA when all LEDs fire)
Night Vision
Shutter Speed
User selectable (High/Med/Low)-affects night (NV) photos/
videos only
Interface
USB; SD card holder; DC In (for optional solar panel)
Security
Strap; ¼-20 attachment
Operating
Temperature
-20 - 60°C (Storage temperature: -30 - 70°C)
Operating Humidity
5% - 90%
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Bushnell® Aggressor Wireless Cam is warranted to be free of defects in materials
and workmanship for one year after the date of purchase. In the event of a defect
under this warranty, we will, at our option, repair or replace the product, provided
that you return the product postage prepaid. This warranty does not cover damages
caused by misuse, improper handling, installation, or maintenance provided by
someone other than a Bushnell Authorized Service Department.
Any return made under this warranty must be accompanied by the items listed
below:
1. A check/money order in the amount of $10.00 to cover the cost of postage
and handling.
2. Name, address and daytime phone # for product return.
3. An explanation of the defect.
4. Copy of your dated proof of purchase.
5. Do not send in accessories (batteries, SD cards, cables), only the product for
repair.
Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton to prevent
damage in transit, and shipped to the address listed below:
Bushnell Outdoor Products
Attn.: Repairs
9200 Cody
Overland Park, Kansas 66214 ©2016 Bushnell Outdoor Products
Note: this Bushnell Aggressor Wireless Cam is not designed
or intended for operation or sale outside of the United States.
Note: the Coverage Viewer webpage (http://www.att.com/maps/edo/att-hplmn-broadband.html) is a
useful tool to preview potential locations for your camera, but should not be considered a guarantee of
wireless coverage, due to variable environmental conditions, terrain, etc. The successful reception of a
test image is the best assurance that your camera will work in the location where you mount it.
Specifications and designs are subject to change without
any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
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FCC Compliance Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The device does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by
an Authorized Bushnell repair center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in
permanent damage to the equipment, and will void your warranty and your authority to operate
this device under Part 15 regulations.
The shielded interface cable which is provided must be used with the equipment in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
FOR END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND TERMS/CONDITIONS
OF USE, PLEASE VISIT WWW.WIRELESSTROPHYCAM.COM
This product features technology licensed from Zipit Wireless, Inc. (“Zipit”), that is
copyrighted work of, and may be patented by, Zipit Wireless, Inc. Copyright 2003-2013
Zipit Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. Access to the Zipit services may be bound by EULA
and Privacy policies located at www.bushnell.com or www.zipitwireless.com/legal.
iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Android™ and Google Earth are trademarks of Google Inc.
Picassa® is a registered trademark of Google Inc.
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For further questions or additional information
please contact:
Bushnell Outdoor Products
9200 Cody, Overland Park, Kansas 66214
(800) 423-3537 • www.bushnell.com
©2016 Bushnell Outdoor Products