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Trail Camera

Model #: 119256CW

Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for 119256CW

Page 1: ...03 13 Trail Camera Model 119256CW Instruction Manual ...

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Page 3: ... About the Setup Menu 9 Using the Setup Menu 9 SETUP MENU REFERENCE TABLE 10 11 Camera Operation 12 Mount the Camera 12 Power on the Camera 12 Test the Coverage Area 13 Secure the Camera 13 Viewing the Photos and Videos 14 Glossary 15 Technical Specifications 16 Troubleshooting FAQ 17 20 ...

Page 4: ...quality issues please check the Troubleshooting FAQ section on pages 17 20 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 Tasco Customer Service at 800 423 3537 In Canada call 800 361 5702 Tasco recommends using 4 Energizer Lithium AA bat...

Page 5: ...ife Main Features 1 3 MP digital sensor Compact Size 120mm 94mm 46mm Long Battery Life Up to 6 months Trigger Time 1 3 seconds or less Automatic IR Filter LCD Display 15 Night Vision LEDs Adjustable Photo Delay 5 59 second 1 10mins default 10S Multiple Shot Mode 3 images per trigger 640 480 at 30 FPS Videos Supports up to 32 GB SD Card Date Time Moon Phase Imprint Auto Exposure Auto White Balance ...

Page 6: ...6 Parts and Controls Guide Front of Camera Camera Lens Infrared LED Array PIR Motion Sensor Tripod Socket Padlock Hole IR LED Array Detail PIR Indicator Setup Mode Only Light Sensor ...

Page 7: ...7 Control Panel Detail Parts and Controls Guide Control Panel Front Unlatched Opened Power Switch USB Port LCD Display SD Card Slot Battery Compartment ...

Page 8: ...ecommended Memory Your DigitalTrail Camera has a memory card slot to accept SD cards up to 32GB max capacity sold separately Inserting an SD card Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position whenever adding or removing memory InsertanSDcard intothecardslotcompletelyandorientedcorrectly as shown by the icon above the slot label up contacts facing down and notched corner on the right To remove ...

Page 9: ... frame of the display Here s how to edit change the setting of a menu item 1 Select the menu item you want to edit by pressing the UP or DOWN button until the item is blinking Note you can see the current default setting for each item without changing it in the main center frame as you move up and down the list of items 2 Press the OK button 3 You can now select the setting you prefer for the sele...

Page 10: ...00 midnight 12 noon and minute Delay set minutes 0 10 or seconds 5 59 Default delay time 10 sec 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 filli...

Page 11: ...esolution allows you to store more photos on the SD card or video length from 5 60 sec if video mode was selected Format FO NO Y N 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 on the card that you want to preserve first Press UP to select FO press O...

Page 12: ...a about 4 or 5 feet 1 2 1 5 meters off the ground with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle It s best to avoid mounting the camera facing east or west as the risingandsettingofthesuncouldproducefalsetriggersandoverexposed images Clear branches and other debris away from the front of the camera so as not to block the camera lens or PIR sensor To mount the camera in place insert the strap t...

Page 13: ... indicator light below the lens will blink when you have entered the coverage area Adjust the camera position as needed and repeat the test until the desired coverage area is achieved Press the SETUP button again when you are finished using the test mode the camera will be sleeping and waiting for the PIR sensor to trigger the first photo or video capture Maximum PIR sensor range is approx 30 ft 4...

Page 14: ... Your Computer via USB 1 Slide the Power switch to the ON position then press the SETUP button 2 Connect your camera s USB port left side near the display with camera unlatched and open to a PC or Mac computer with a USB cable not included available at most electronics computer retailers that has a Mini B USB plug on one end camera and a Standard A USB plug at the other end computer 3 The PC will ...

Page 15: ...pendent on ambient temperature number of images taken and number of times the IR flash fires When the battery voltage drops below 4 5v the IR flash stops firing When battery voltage is below 3 5v the camera stops working Single Multi Image Modes The number of pictures the camera takes per PIR trigger still photo capture mode only 1P A single image is captured for each PIR trigger 3P A three image ...

Page 16: ...stance 30 feet Storage SD Card up to 32 GB Capacity PIR Indicator Yes Setup mode only Adjustable Delay Time Range 5 59 second 1 10mins default 10S Selectable Image Resolution LO 1 3 MP or HI 3 MP Multiple Image Mode Yes 3 photos Video Resolution Movie AVI 640 x 480 pixels 30 fps 5 60 seconds File Format Image Video JPEG AVI Date Time Imprint Yes Moon Phase Imprint Yes Exposure Auto White Balance M...

Page 17: ... 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 note above about short battery life 3 Make sure that the camera power switch is in the ON position and not in the OFF position or in Setup mode 4 Make sure that you are using a g...

Page 18: ...en the still photo mode is set to 3P or with very short Delay time 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 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 cau...

Page 19: ...ear the end of the battery life the camera may choose to record shorter video clips to conserve power Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest 1 Try to set your camera up in an area where there is not a heat source in the camera s line of sight 2 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 3 Try to avoid se...

Page 20: ...up 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 Troubleshooting FAQ Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix battery types use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline Rechargeable batteries are not recommended ...

Page 21: ...ount of 10 00 to cover the cost of postage and handling 2 Name and address for product return 3 An explanation of the defect 4 Proof of Date Purchased 5 Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton to prevent damage in transit with return postage prepaid to the address listed below IN U S A SendTo IN CANADA SendTo Tasco Tasco Attn Repairs Attn Repairs 9200 Cody 25A East Pearce...

Page 22: ...uipment 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 t...

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Page 24: ... 2013 B O P Forfurtherquestionsoradditionalinformationpleasecontact Tasco 9200 Cody Overland Park Kansas 66214 800 423 3537 www tasco com ...

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