How To Set Up Tasco Trail Camera

Tasco Trail Photographic camera Instruction Manual 119270CW/119271CW

IMPORTANT Note

Congratulations on your purchase of 1 of the all-time trail cameras on the market! Delight refer to the notes beneath and the instructions in this manual to ensure that
you are completely satisfied with this product.

If your Tasco® Trail Photographic camera does not seem to be operation properly or if yous are having photo/video quality issues, please check the Troubleshooting/
FAQ department on pages 13-16.

Problems are frequently due to something simple that was overlooked, or require only changing one setting to solve.

If your problem continues afterwards 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 8 Analeptic® Lithium AA batteries in this trail camera to obtain maximum bombardment life.

Practise not mix onetime and new batteries. Do not mix battery types-apply ALL lithium or ALL alkaline. Rechargeable batteries are NOT recommended.

Tasco recommends using SanDisk® SD and SDHC Cards (upwardly to 32GB capacity) in this Tasco trail camera.

INTRODUCTION

About the Tasco Trail Camera

Your new Tasco® Trail Photographic camera is a digital scouting photographic camera. It tin be triggered by any movement of live animals in a location, detected by a highly sensitive Passive Infra-Red (PIR) motion sensor, and so take high quality photos (6MP
or 8MP resolution, depending on model), or video clips (720p, 10 seconds length).

The Tasco Trail Camera consumes very little power (< 0.5mA) in a stand-by (surveillance) state. This means it can deliver upwardly to vi months stand-by performance time when the device is powered by 8 AA alkaline metal batteries, and up to twelve months utilizing eight lithium AA batteries (thirty images per 24-hour interval, fifteen w/wink).

Once motion in the monitored expanse is detected, the digital camera unit of measurement volition exist triggered at in one case (typically less than i second) and so automatically take photos or videos (your selection). The Tasco Trail Photographic camera is equipped with built-in infrared (IR) LEDs that role as a flash, so that it delivers clear photos or videos (in black & white) even in the dark, and information technology can take color photos or videos nether sufficient daylight. The Tasco Trail Photographic camera is designed for outdoor use and is water resistant.

PARTS and CONTROLS

Release the 2 latches on the right side of the camera and swing the forepart encompass over to the left to access the controls. A iii-fashion power/mode switch is used to select the main operating modes: OFF, AIM, and ON (Fig. 1)

When the ability switch is prepare to the AIM middle position, the camera is in Setup Mode. The AIM position can also be used to verify the area the photographic camera will monitor. The LCD Display will bear witness the camera'due south current settings in Setup Mode. The Upwards, Downwards and OK keys are used to fix the appointment and time (to be imprinted on each photo/video), change the interval or "detection delay" fourth dimension between images while an animal remains in range of the camera'due south sensor, select Photo or Video capture style, set a camera ID number for your reference, and format the SD card (erase all files). Once you setup the photographic camera, switch information technology to ON for normal functioning.

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INSTALLING BATTERIES and SD CARD

Before you begin to use your Tasco Trail Camera, you will starting time need to install a set of batteries and insert an SD card. Although that may only take y'all a minute, there are some important notes nearly both batteries and SD cards you should be aware
of, and then please take the time to read the following directions and cautions:

Loading Batteries

Press the Battery Tray Eject Push to release the battery tray and pull it out for loading (Fig. two). Switch the photographic camera's power OFF when loading/unloading batteries. Be sure to insert each battery so its polarity (+/- management) matches the polarity
indications at the bottom of the battery tray.

The camera is capable of operating with but 4 batteries installed if necessary, just a total set of 8 batteries should normally exist used to ensure the longest operating fourth dimension. Tasco recommends using eight new lithium AA (Analeptic® brand) or alkaline AA batteries. NiMh Rechargeable batteries tin also be used, merely they might have a shorter life bridge due to their reduced efficiency over fourth dimension and at low temperature.

Inserting the SD Card

The Tasco Trail Photographic camera uses a standard SD (Secure Digital) memory menu to save your photos (.jpg format) or videos (.avi format). SD and SDHC (High Capacity) grade 4 or higher speed cards, up to a maximum 32GB are supported.

Brand certain that the write-protect switch on the side of the carte du jour is "off" (NOT in the "Lock" position). With the ability switch in the OFF position, insert the SD carte du jour in the slot on the lower right side of the camera (Fig. 3) until it clicks
in place. If the wrong side of the card is facing up, yous will not be able to insert information technology without strength-there is just i correct way to insert cards.
If the SD card is non inserted correctly, or no carte is in the slot, "Carte du jour" will appear on the LCD Display, and the camera volition not operate (Fig. 4, next page). Other bill of fare condition display messages: "Full" indicates the card'south
retentivity is full, with no remaining room to store files (see beneath). "Err" means there is a card reading fault (try a different SD menu).
Formatting the SD card before using it for the first time is recommended, peculiarly when a bill of fare has been used in other devices. This tin can be washed using the photographic camera's "Format" function (pg. 8, "SD Card Format"). Make sure
you have backed up (saved to your computer) whatever files you desire to keep on a previously used carte, as formatting erases ALL files.
To have out the SD card, just gently push in the card (practise not try to pull it out without pushing in showtime). The menu is released from the slot and gear up to be removed when y'all hear the click. Be certain the camera's power is switched OFF before removing or inserting SD cards.

SETUP MODE

In one case batteries are installed and an SD card is inserted, you lot're ready to get into the Setup Way to get the camera set up to use, with all options set to your preferences. While this tin be washed in the field (no computer or internet access is needed), virtually
users will likely want to setup the camera at abode, in advance. At that place are only a few settings to make, then the procedure is quick and easy. To start setting up your Tasco Trail Camera:

To enter Setup Mode, move the Power Switch to the center (AIM) position (Fig. 1). The display will come up on and show the initial Setup screen (Fig. 5). Note: Don't worry if y'all notice the STATUS LED flashing during the
Setup process-this is normal, equally the AIM position of the switch has a second part that will be covered later in this manual.
Printing the OK cardinal to begin. When the display flashes, you can use the Upward and DOWN keys to change the setting of the currently selected selection or item.
When you stop changing a setting (or leaving it fix "as is"), press OK to lock in the setting and move on to the next option/detail. If there is a setting that you don't need or want to change from the default or current setting, simply
press OK to confirm and skip to the next particular/option. One time you go through the Setup Mode items and change a few settings, you'll apace see how this works.

SETUP MODE

Setting Time and Date (Fig. 6)

After the Initial Setup screen, the next few display screens volition allow you to set the current time and engagement, and so the fourth dimension/date postage stamp imprinted on all your photos and videos will exist accurate when captured past the camera. To change the Fourth dimension and Date to be electric current, starting at the default "12 : 00" screen (run into Fig. 6):

Printing OK and apply UP/Downward to prepare the hour (24 hr/ military machine time format). Press OK to confirm.
Use Upwards/Downwards to set the minute. Press OK to ostend.
Use UP/Downwards to set the month. Press OK to ostend.
Utilise UP/Down to set the engagement. Printing OK to confirm.
Use Upward/Downward to set the twelvemonth. Printing OK to confirm and motility on to the next Setup item, Interval Fourth dimension.

Setting Interval (Detection Filibuster) Time (Fig. 7)

The Interval or Detection Delay pick lets y'all gear up the time between captured images when an animate being remains within the camera's sensor range after it is first detected and the camera is triggered. Utilise Upwardly/Downwards to select 5 sec (display shows "00:05"), 15 sec (default value), 30 sec, one min (display shows "01:00") or five min. Printing OK after setting.

Setting Capture Manner (one photo, three photos, or video) (Fig. 8)

Utilize UP/DOWN to select your preferred image capture style: Single Photo per trigger (brandish shows ane + a still camera icon), Rapid Sequence of iii Photos per trigger (display shows a still camera icon + 3) or Video Clips that are 10 seconds long at 720p resolution (display shows a movie camera icon). Press OK later setting.

Setting Camera ID# (if using multiple cameras) (Fig. ix)

Use Upwardly/Downwardly to select a reference ID# (from "01" to "99") for this camera, which volition be imprinted on all photos/videos forth with the time & appointment. If you are merely using a single camera to monitor an expanse, simply exit information technology fix to the default "Id : 01". Set up a second camera that will be used in a grouping of multiple cameras
to "02", etc. Printing OK after setting.

SD Card Format (delete all files) (Fig. 10)

The brandish volition show "FOrN" (encounter Fig. 11). Circumspection: be certain to backup and salve any/all files yous want to keep first, equally formatting volition clear the bill of fare completely of all files-they will and then be difficult or impossible to recover from the card.

If you are sure you want to format a previously used card, employ UP/DOWN to change the "N" afterward "FOr_" to "Y" (Yep), then printing OK to confirm and delete all files from the card.

Restore Default Settings (initialize camera setup) (Fig. xi)

The brandish will testify "dEFN" (run across Fig. 12). To return the Interval, Capture Way, and Camera ID# to their original, "manufacturing plant default" settings, use UP/Downward to alter the "Northward" after "dEF_" to "Y" (Yeah), so printing OK to confirm. Annotation: your
time and engagement settings and photographic camera ID# volition non be changed from their current settings to the original defaults, and your SD menu will non be formatted. Just the Interval and Capture Mode settings will be restored to their defaults.

MOUNTING AND AIMING THE Camera

Mounting

Afterward setting the camera's time/appointment and other options to your preferences, y'all're fix to accept it outside and begin capturing images of animals in the area you want to monitor. When setting upwardly the Tasco Trail Camera for scouting game or other
outdoor applications, you must be sure to mountain it in place correctly and deeply. Nosotros recommend mounting the Tasco Trail Camera on a sturdy tree with a diameter of about 6 inches. To become the optimal picture quality, the tree should be about 16-17 ft. away from the place to exist monitored, with the camera placed at a height of 2.5-
three.v ft. Too, proceed in mind that you volition get the best results at night when the
subject is within the platonic wink range, no farther than xl ft. and no closer than x ft. from the camera.

There are two means to mount the Tasco Trail Camera: using the provided adjustable web chugalug, or the tripod socket.

Using the adjustable web belt: Button one finish of the belt through the two brackets on the back of the Tasco Trail Photographic camera (Fig. 12). Thread the end of the strap through the buckle. Fasten the chugalug securely around the tree trunk by
pulling the finish of the strap firmly so there is no slack left.

Annotation: it is not possible to use a cable lock (in the upper function of the bracket) and the spider web belt at the same time.

Using the tripod socket: The photographic camera is equipped with a socket at the bottom finish to enable mounting on a tripod or other mounting accessories that utilize a standard1/four-20 thread.

Sensing Angle and Distance Examination

To exam whether the Tasco Trail Camera can finer monitor the expanse y'all cull, this test is recommended to cheque the sensing bending and monitoring distance of the Tasco Trail Photographic camera. To perform the exam:

Switch the camera's Ability Switch to AIM. You lot can ignore the Setup display, no need to alter any settings (provided you already set up the time/date and other Setup Mode options in accelerate).
Make movements in front of the camera at several positions inside the expanse where you await the game or subjects to be. Try different distances and angles from the camera.
If the AIM/Status LED (Fig. 1) blinks, it indicates that position tin be sensed. If information technology does not blink, that position is outside of the sensing area.

The results of your testing will aid you notice the all-time placement when mounting and aiming the Tasco Trail Camera. The vertical superlative abroad from the ground for placing the device should vary with the beast size appropriately. In full general, 3 to half-dozen feet is preferred.

You can avoid potential simulated triggers due to temperature and motion disturbances in forepart of the camera past non aiming it at a oestrus source or nearby tree branches and castor (especially on windy days).

Switching ON the Photographic camera

Once you move the Power Switch to ON, the AIM/Status LED will blink for several seconds. This gives you time to close and lock the front cover of the Tasco Trail Camera and and then walk away. During this fourth dimension, the AIM/Condition LED will glimmer
continuously.

Later on it stops blinking, the PIR sensor is agile, and any motion that is detected past it will trigger the capture of photos or videos as programmed in Setup Mode. Be certain you have read the camera Setup Way department. Delight note, the PIR is strongly sensitive to ambient temperature. The greater the temperature deviation betwixt the environment and your discipline, the farther the possible sensing distance.

Before leaving the camera unattended, delight check for the following:

Are the batteries inserted with correct polarity and is their power level sufficient?
Does the SD card accept sufficient available space and is its write-protection (lock) switch off?
Is the Power switch in the ON position? (do non leave it set to AIM).

SAVING/VIEWING THE FILES ON YOUR COMPUTER

Later yous have setup, mounted and activated your Tasco Trail Photographic camera, you lot will of form be eager to render afterwards and review the images it has captured for yous. The all-time way to practice this is to switch the camera OFF and remove the SD carte du jour and then you lot can take it dwelling house to download and review your photos/videos at leisure.

To continue using the photographic camera, but insert another SD card (format it commencement in the Setup Mode menu if necessary, after making sure you lot have backed upward whatever files you want to keep that are left on a previously used card) and switch the photographic camera back ON. The time/date and other settings fabricated in Setup Mode will remain unchanged equally long as the batteries remain in the camera and provide adequate power for it to operate.

Downloading and Reviewing Files From the SD Card

Insert the SD menu you removed from your camera into the SD card slot of your estimator if it has i, or the SD slot of a USB carte du jour reader accessory (follow the directions provided past the manufacturer).

Depending on the calculator's operating organisation, the SD menu's icon and proper name will then be visible on your desktop, under "Devices with Removable Storage" in "My Computer" or in a list of drives and connected devices. Double click the SD card or card reader'due south icon to open it and view the file names (you may need to open up an additional binder or two within the first level).

Note: some computers and operating systems may automatically launch a pop-up window that lets yous view or save the photos/videos on the card shortly afterward it's inserted.

Alternatively, you can connect a compatible USB cable (non included) to the USB port on the right side of the camera (Fig. 13) to your calculator-this is less convenient equally it requires removing the camera from the tree. The camera then effectively becomes an SD card reader (USB "mass storage device") and can be used equally described to a higher place.

If the SD card is not recognized past the computer later on 30 seconds (with the card in the camera), attempt switching the camera to ON or using a dissimilar USB port on the computer (not an unpowered USB hub). Note: the mini plug jack next to the USB port is for factory service and diagnostic usage only. Do non connect whatever device to it.

Each new epitome or video will be numbered incrementally in order of the time it was captured. For example, y'all will see file names such as "00000001.JPG" or "00000001.AVI". Through the file format suffix yous can distinguish whether the file is a still photo (with suffix .jpg) or a video (with suffix .avi).

Your computer should have the selection of allowing you to view the files as preview images instead of file names/types (Windows: More Options>Small-scale to Large Icons, Mac: View>as Icons). Double clicking any individual file will let you view the photo or video full screen within whatever application is associated with that file format.

Select any/all files you want to backup and elevate or re-create/paste them to your calculator'south hard drive wherever y'all normally continue photos and videos. You may want to create a new folder named "Tasco Trail Cam" or another specific title to keep them split up from family photos, etc. One time the card's files have been backed
up, you can delete whatever that you determine non to keep.

The aforementioned carte can then exist returned to your Tasco Trail Camera for future use. Utilize the format feature in Setup Way to erase the entire card if yous want to take its full capacity available to store as many images equally possible earlier it becomes full and
you need to get through this remove > download > backup > format > reuse process again. Using higher capacity cards and/ or swapping out multiple cards will allow you to do this less oft.

TROUBLESHOOTING / FAQ

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 end of the photographic camera lens when there is no subject in the image. These "Simulated Triggers"
are the result of placing the photographic camera in an surroundings where at that place is motion associated with tree branches creating movement in forepart of the camera or an area where there is high heat in the foreground and whatever motion from current of air could ready off the camera. Setting a camera upward over water is also a potential cause for this issue. To remedy this situation:

Try moving the camera to an surface area that does not have any of these issues or remove potential obstacles near the lens if possible.
If the camera continues to take images when at that place is no subject in them, test the photographic camera past placing it in an inside surround and aiming at a location where there is no motility.
If the camera continues to take images with no subject, then there is probably an electronic component event. If this is the instance, please contact Tasco customer service to transport the camera back for repair.

Battery life is shorter than expected

Bombardment life volition vary with operating temperature and the number of images taken over time. Typically, the Tasco Trail Camera will exist able to capture several chiliad images before the batteries die.
Cheque to make certain you lot have used new alkaline or lithium batteries. Tasco recommends using a full set of eight Analeptic® Lithium AA batteries to obtain maximum bombardment life.
Make sure that the power switch was turned to the ON position and that the camera was not left switched to AIM (Setup mode) while in the field.
Make sure that y'all are using a good quality proper name brand SD carte in your camera. Tasco recommends SanDisk® brand SD Cards upwards to 32GB. Our experience indicates that poor quality SD cards tin sometimes reduce your
Tasco Trail Camera bombardment life.

Camera stops taking images or won't take images

Please make sure that the SD card is not full. If the card is full (display indicates "Full", the camera will end taking images.
Cheque the batteries to brand sure that they are new alkaline or lithium AA batteries. See note to a higher place virtually brusk battery life.
Make sure that the Power/Mode Switch is in the ON position and non set to OFF or AIM.
Make sure that you are using a practiced quality SD card in your photographic camera. Tasco recommends SanDisk® SD Cards up to 32GB.
If the SD card has its write protect switch in the lock position, the camera will non take images.
If y'all take used an SD bill of fare in some other device before inserting it in your Tasco Trail Camera, you might want to try formatting the card using the "Format" option in Setup Mode (pg. 8). Make sure you have backed upwards any of import files first, equally formatting will erase all previous files. In some cases, other devices may change the formatting of the SD carte and so that it volition not work properly with the Tasco Trail Camera.

Camera won't ability up

Make sure that yous have installed all batteries in the battery compartment, filling all bombardment spaces with no "gaps". Notation-the photographic camera may be operated with but 4 batteries if necessary, but they will need to be changed more frequently.
Tasco recommends using a total set up of viii Energizer® Lithium AA batteries.
Brand sure that the batteries are installed correctly, observing proper polarity. E'er place the negative (flat) end of each bombardment in contact with the bound side of its slot inside the camera.
After moving the switch from "OFF" to "AIM" or "ON", make sure that the switch is correctly in position to ensure the proper manner (avoid positions "between" two modes).
Do non move the switch straight from "ON" to "AIM"- always move the switch all the way down to "OFF" first, then back up to "AIM".

Still Photo and/or Video Quality Problems

Night photos or videos appear besides dark
a) Bank check the battery indicator icon to see if battery power is full. The wink will stop operating near the end of the battery life.
b) You will get the all-time results when the field of study is within the ideal flash range, no farther than 40 feet from the photographic camera. Subjects may appear likewise night at greater distances.
c) Please note that when the camera is set for a rapid sequence (outburst) or 3 Photos, or with very short Interval settings, some images may announced darker than others due to the quick response and rapid retriggering of the camera, assuasive less time for the wink to fully recharge earlier firing over again.
Daytime photos or videos appear too night
a) Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other light sources during the day, as this may crusade the auto exposure to produce darker results.
Night photos or videos appear too bright
a) You will get the best results when the subject is within the ideal flash range, no closer than 10' (3m) from the photographic camera. Subjects may appear too low-cal at closer distances.
Daytime photos or videos announced also brilliant/nighttime
a) Brand certain that the camera is non aimed at the sun or other light sources during the twenty-four hours.
Cerise, green or blue color bandage
a) Under certain lighting conditions, the sensor can become confused resulting in poor color images.
b). If this is seen on a consistent footing, then the sensor may need servicing. Please contact Tasco customer service.
Video clips are too short/end prematurely
a) Bank check to make sure that the SD menu is non full (brandish reads FULL).
b) Make sure that the camera has good batteries in it.
c) Maximum length of videos is 10 seconds per clip to help ensure long battery life.

Date/Time Postage stamp on images is not right

Brand certain that you prepare the current fourth dimension/appointment in Setup Mode (pg. viii).
Check that the batteries all the same take adequate ability levels. Always supersede all batteries at the same time.

Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest

Try to set your camera upwardly in an area where at that place is not a oestrus source in the camera's line of sight.
In some cases, setting the camera near water will make the camera take images with no discipline in them. Try aiming the camera over ground.
Try to avoid setting the photographic camera up on small copse that are prone to being moved by stiff winds.
Remove any limbs which are right in front end of the camera
lens.

AIM/Status LED Flashes/Doesn't Flash

When the camera's Power Switch is fix to AIM (Setup Manner), an AIM/Status LED on the forepart of the photographic camera will flash when information technology senses move. This is for setup purposes only and volition help the user position and aim the camera to check the area of detection/coverage.
During utilise, the LED volition non wink when the camera takes an image. This is to help go along the camera hidden from game.

LCD Screen Issues

LCD screen powers on but no text is present.
a) Later on moving the Power Switch from OFF to AIM or ON" make certain that the switch is correctly in position to ensure the proper fashion (avoid positions "betwixt" two modes).
b) Do not motility the switch directly from ON to AIMalways move the switch all the way down to OFF kickoff, then back up to AIM.

Camera won't retain settings

Make sure that yous take been saving the changes to whatsoever settings that you made while in Setup Fashion, past pressing the OK key after changing the setting. If you don't save your new setting later changing it, the camera will go along to utilize the original default setting for that item/ pick.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Tasco product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for ane year later the engagement of purchase. In the event of a defect under this warranty, nosotros will, at our pick, repair or replace the product, provided that you render the product stamp prepaid. This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, improper handling, installation, or maintenance provided by someone other than a Tasco Authorized Service Department.

Whatever return made under this warranty must exist accompanied by the items listed beneath:

A check/coin order in the amount of $10.00 to cover the toll of postage and treatment.
Proper name, address and daytime phone # for product return.
An caption of the defect.
Copy of your dated proof of purchase.
Do non send in accessories (batteries, SD cards, cables), only the
product for repair. Production should be well packed in a sturdy outside aircraft carton to prevent harm in transit, and shipped to the accost listed beneath:

IN U.Due south.A. Send To:
Tasco
Attn.: Repairs
9200 Cody
Overland Park, Kansas 66214

IN CANADA Send To:
Tasco
Attn.: Repairs
140 Great Gulf Drive, Unit # B
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5W5

For products purchased outside the United states of america or Canada delight contact your local dealer for applicable warranty information.

In Europe you may also contact Tasco at: Tasco Germany GmbH

European Service Centre
Mathias-Brüggen-Str. 80
D-50827 Köln
GERMANY
Tel: +49 221 995568-0
Fax: +49 221 995568-20

This warranty gives you specific legal rights.
Y'all may accept other rights which vary from country to state.

FCC Compliance Argument

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to function 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

Performance is field of study to the following 2 conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept whatsoever interference received, including interference that may cause undesired functioning.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if non installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, in that location is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a detail installation.
If this equipment does crusade 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 than 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 set technician for assist.

The device does not comprise whatever user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an Authorized Bushnell repair center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could issue in permanent impairment to the equipment, and volition void your warranty and your dominance to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

The shielded interface cablevision 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 Office 15 of FCC Rules.

For farther questions or additional information please contact:

TASCO
9200 Cody
Overland Park, KS 66214
ane-800-423-3537
www.tasco.com

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