Bush-whacker BIG EYE D3 User manual

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INFRARED WILDLIFE SCOUTING GAMERA
{6MP and 1080P@30FPS

CONTENTS
Quick Start Cuide ...
1,1 lntroduction ._._.......1
1,1.1
1,1.2 Application 2
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1.3 1,3.1 Enter Into Test Mode ,.'............... 4
1.3.2 Enter Into ON Mode
t,4 StartShooting......... 4
1,4.1
1,4,2
1,4,3
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1,4,5
1.4,5
1..4.7
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Insert SD card
Replay
1.5 Attentions...........
1,6 Mcnu...................... ..................................... 5
Dotailg of Partial Function ........15
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4,2 SstClock.............. ................15
FAQ ................... 17
Contents ofbox

I Quick Start Guide
1.1 Introduction
Big Eye D3 wildlife game camera (also called hunting camera/trail
camera) is a scouting device. It can be triggered by sudden change of
ambient temperature caused by moving game in a region of interest,
which is detected by a highly sensitive Passive Infra-Red (PIR) sensor,
and then take pictures or video clips automatically. The camera can
achieve more applications through Timer, Interval, PIR Sleep and other
function settings.
months with 8rAA batteries).
Alarm light flashing when battery power level goes low
Playbacks zoom in l-8 tirires.
Nine-rectangle-grid mode to view images.
Auto play in "Slide Shou/'.
Device Number will be showed on image file name, this helps
users identifu which camera captured the image when review it.
Lockable and password protected.
Color picnres at daytime, monochrome pictures at night, switched
automatically.
25) SD card can be set in *Loop Recording" mode, which
automatically deletes the earliest photos or videos and makes
room for new ones.
26) Senation design make camera easy to fix firnrly.
27) Battery cover to prevent erosion from battery leakage which my
damage the camera.
1.1.2 Application
a Camera trap for hunting, animal or incident observation
o Indoor/outdoor surveillance for domestic, office, warehouse, farm
or public use
a Observing wild animalVplants growth process
o For forestry bureau and forest public security to surveil and take
evidence of stealing hunting, etc.
o Other evidence-taking works
Warning:
Please read the user guide
carefully before using this product to
avoid unnecessary loss!
Do not attempt to disassemble the
canrera, non-pmduct quality problems
and man-made damages will not be
covered under warranty!
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Maln Features
Programmable 3/5/8/l2l l6 Mega-pixel high-quality resolution.
1080P@30FPS Full HD video comes with sounds.
In "Camera + Video'r Mode, camera takes both pictures and video
at every trigger event.
42pcs IR LEDs, Set 20pcs LEDs available in power saving mode;
850nm/940nm LEDs optional.
Impressively quick Trigger Time (0.5 seconds).
Build-in 2.4" TFT color screen to review photos and videos.
Locking important image to avoid being deleted.
Take multiple consecutive pictures up to 6 photos.
When Timer setting is tumed on, programmable to only work in
specified period every day.
PIR Sleep setting can avoid the camera shoot the same object
multiple times. This feature can be used together with Timer
feature to meet your timetable.
In lnterval setting, the camera autornstically and constantly takcs
pictures/videos at specified interval. lt'c very useful when
observing plantr flowering, bidr buildinS nc$, or whcn
monitoring unattondod popcrtloi arch il prrking lots/yards. This
featurc can bG urod togothcr wlth Tlnrr lbrturc to mcet your
timetable.
Auto powor offln l-10 mlnulor whllor no kcypad controlling.
Datc, timo, tomponiurc rnd moon phsrc cun bc stamped in the
pictures.
7 operation buttonE boolt round odoll'nvtllnhlc.
Free choice of TV out rt PAL,rIrlTS(:,
Support SD Card up to 64G8,
Extremely long in-ficld brttory llft (ln stnndby mode, up to 6
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1.2 Camera Overview 1.3 Power/Mode Switch
Power/Mode switch has 3 operation modes: OFF/TEST/ON.
C)FF: to tum offthe camera.
TEST; to set operational parameters.
ON: to work under surveillance status.
1.3.1 Enter Into Test Mode
Move power switch to 'TEST" to enter into Test mode, TFT scr€cn
displays normally. Operations can be done under this mode: set
parameters; manual photograph and record video; revieildelete picturc
and video; test the work area ofthe PIR sensor.
1.3.2 Enter Into ON Mode
Move power switch to "ON'position. Enter into'OI{'mode after red &
blue indicator light flash, TFT screen is off Ifanimals (people or othcr
objects) enter the surveillance area, camera will take photos/videoe
automatically according to default setting.
I no,", On "TEST" mode, the red indicator light flashes one tinre at
every lOseconds.When animals (people or other objects) enter the
surveillance area the blue indicator light flashes. In "Olrf' Mode, camera
starts successfully if red indicator light flashes 6 times and then blue
indicator light flashes 3 times continmlly. Later the indicator light won't
turn on unless the voltage is too low. The camera fails to start ifblue
indicator light keep lighting. Red indicator light flashes at interval when
voltage is low.
1.4 Strrt Shooting
1.4.1 Load Battery
Install 4xAA or 8xAA alkaline/built-in batteries. Make sure the polarity
matches the sign on the cover.
! 4o,", User has to purchase battery extra.
1.4.2 InsertSDcard
Insert SD card into "SD" card slot. The supported memory capacity is up
to 64GB. Please nrake sure to format the SD card before using, in case
the upgrading procedure, picture, video and other files in the SD card
will affect the camera's normal use- 4
IR LED (8) TFT Screen Speaker
@Indicator Light @SD Card Slot @Tripod Nut
Lock Buckle Keypad DC kr
@Lens @Power,Mode
Switch @Battery Slot
@Lock Hole @DC Port @Battery Slot
Cover
Lisht Sensor USB/TV Cable Port
@PIR Sensor @SIM Card Slot(some models are not
availahle)

@ *o,", User has to puchase battery extra.
1.4.3 Set Clock
Find "Set Clock" in the menu of "System" to set local time.
1.4.4 Return Factory Default Setting
Find "Default Set" in the menu of"System" to confirm the camera takes
photos/videos according to default setting.
[ "o,., Users can set parameters according to shooting requirements.
1.4.5 Start Shootlng
Move power switch to "ON" position, start shooting by putting the
camera on observation ploce.
E *o,.' In "ON" modc, 'tF't' screcn shut down automatically to save
power, keypad is not working.
1.4.6 Replay
On'TEST" mode, press "Replay" to rcvicw image on TFT screen.
1.4.7 Delete
Unnecessary images can be delctcd whcn playback. Press "Replay"
button to view images, When s,creen show the image that you wmt to
delete, first press "Menu" button and choose "Delete", then press "OK"
button and choose "Delete Current, choose "OK" and confim delete the
current image by prcssing "OK" button. Al[ imges in SD card can be
deleted by using this function.
1.5 Attentions
1.5.1 Baftery
To supply power, it is recommcnded to use new high-performance
alkaline AA batteries, make sure the polarity matches the sign on the
cover. If you are not using the camera for an extended period of time,
please remove batteries from the camera to avoid possible acid leak that
may damage the camera.
Altematively the camera can run on extemal (6Vl2A) DC power supply,
solar power supply etc.
On'TEST" mode whcn battcry powcr level gets low, the message
"Battery Low" will show on TFT scrccn(the battery icon in bottom right
corner is empty and marked with red "X"); In "ON" mode, red indicator
light flashes.
1.5.2 SD Card
Please insert SD card conectly. Photos are saved in JPEG and videos are
saved in MOV. The supported memory capacity is up to 64GB. It's
recommended to use high speed SD card not less than class I 0 to achieve
the best performance. Please don't take out batteries, SD card or power
supply when camera in "ON" mode!
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E Note: Bcfore insert SD card, please make sure the write-protect
switch on the side of the SD card "off' (not in the "Lock"
position).Installed corectly and format SD card to prevent any failure.
1.5.3 others
On "TEST" mode, camera will be auto power off while no keypad
controlling. Plcase switch to "TEST" mode again ifyou want to continue
to use. Auto power offtime can be set by users.
Please keep power on during upgrade process. After finishes upgrade, it
needs to keep at least 5seconds before you can shut down or cut off
power, otherwise it may causes upgrade failure.
When install camera please make sure there are not moving objects in
3m area in front of lens such as branches, leaves, weeds, strings, color
ribbon and other objects which may fluttered in the wind to avoid
potential false triggers.
Please do not aim the camera at a heat source such as boiler, exhaust
vents and light, etc. Avoid mistaking photos or videos and shortening
stand-by time.
1.6 Menu
Press "MENU" button to switch between "Image" "Set" and "System".
Select different parameters by moving A/V,press {/} to change the
setting, "OK" to confirm the change, press "REPLAY" to enter into
replay mode, press "EXIT" to retum to the previous menu or exit.

Parameter Settings
(Bold:Default) Description
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Mode Camera/Video/
Camera * Video
In "Camera + Video" mode, first take
photos per shooting numbers, then.
record video oer video lensth.
knage Size 3MP/5MP/8MP/
12MP/16MP
Higher resolution produces better
quality photos, but creates larger files
that take more of SD card capacity
and longer time to write to the SD
card.
Video Size VGA/WVGA/
720Plto$oP
Higher resolution produces better
quality videos, but creates larger files
that take more ofSD card capacity
&nd longer time to write to the SD
card.
Shooting
No. w/3t4tst6
Camera takes multiple consecutlve
photos according to user's settings per
each trigger event.
Noter I -3 photos available when
choosinc l5MP.
Video
Length
5s/l0s/l 5s20s/
30d45s/
lminute/
2 minutes/
3 minutes/
5 minutes/
10 minutes
Videos are saved in MOV format and
able to display on most of video media
player.
Set
Device No. BUSH
4 digits (0-9) and/or alphabets (A-Z)
optional. Device Number will be
showed on top 4 irnage file name, this
helps users identifu which camera
caDtured the imase when review it.
Timer OIf/On
Set camera to work within specified
time period every day. Outside the
time period the camera will not be
triggered or take photos/videos. See
details in 4.1 Timer.
PIR Sleen Off/3s/5s/10s/1 5s Select the PIR sleeo time. the PIR will
/30s/l minute/
2 minutes/
5 minutes/
l0 minutes/
20 minutesi
30 minutes/l
hou
be disabled after each triggering. After
this period oftime the PIR ofthe
device will wait to be triggered by the
motion of human (or animals).
Intervel
off/svl0v15v
30s/l minute/
2 minutes/
5 minutes/
l0 minutes/
20 minutes/
30 minutes/
I hour/2 hours/
5 hours/
I 2 hours/
I 8 hours/
24 hours
The camera will automatically take
pbotos/videos at the set interval.
Note: In this mode, the PIR sensor is
disbled.
Stamps Off/On Select On if you want the LOGO,
temperatwe, moon phase, date and
time imorinted on everu nhoto.
Power
Savinc Off/On Select On, there will be only 20pcs
LEDs available.
Auto Power
otr
I minute/
3 minutes/
5 minutes/
10 minutes
Auto power offat fixed time ifno
kelpad controlling.
Record
Sound Off/On Select On ifyou want to record sound in video.
PIR Level LoilNormal/Hi
oh User can set PIR sensitivity according
to requirements.
System
Format SD card Format SD card.
Set Clock 20t5t0u0t
00:00 Set camera system time and date.
Default Set Factorv Retum menu settins to defaults.
Language English Support many languages, See 4.5
Language.

Beep Sormd Off/On Choose OFF to tum offtle sounds
made bv nressinp the buttons-
Loop
Recording Off/On
When SD card full, it will
automatically deletes the earliest
photos or videos and makes room for
new ones.
TV Mode PALAITSC Set local TV format when camera
connects to TV.
Password
Set 1234 4 digits (0-9) optional. Contact
distributor ifvou forset the Dassword.
Software
Ver. 1s.2.BW_D301_ I
BW: Brand Abbreviation
0l:Language Version
I 5 :Year of Soft ware Version
1.2:Vemion of softwm
ReDlay
Delete Delete Curront/
Delete All Delete one/all image.
Protect
Lock Current/
Unlock Current/
tock AIV
Unlock All
Lock important images to avoid
deleting accidentally. If locked,
inuges can't be deleted unless you
unlock them.
Slide Show 3s/5s/8s Auto play images at the set Interval in
the wav of slide show.
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Technical
Item Parameters
Picture Size 3MP: I 536x2048 ; 5MP : 194x2592;
SMP: 2488 x3264 ; 12MP: 3024x4032;
16MP: 3480x4640
Video Size
VGA 640x480;
WVGA 800x480;
720P 1280x720@30fo;
1080P 1920x1080@30fos
Work Mode DayA{ighl
Lens FOV:90',F=2.4,Auto IR-Cut
IR Flash 65 Feet/2o Meters
IR Setting 42 LEDs;850nm or 940nm
Power Saving On/Ofr; 20pcs LEDs available when choosing
ON
LCD Screen 2.4" TFT,RGB
Operation Keypad 7 buttons
Beep Sounds On/Off; Choose Off to turn offthe sounds made
bv oressine the buttons.
Mernory SD Card(=64GB)
PIR Level LoVNorrnal./High
PIR Sensing
Distance 75 Feet/23 Meters
PIR Sensor Angle 90.
Trigger Time 0.5 Seconds(When using 2GB SD card)
PIR Sleep 3 Seconds-60 Minutes, Progra.mmable
Interval 5 Seconds-24 How, Programmahls
Shooting Numbers I -6 Photos(l -3 Photos available when
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choosing l6MP)
Protect Image Lock Cwrent, Unlock Current; Lock All, Unlock
All
Video Length 5 Seconds- l0 Minutes, Programmable
Camera + Video First take picture then Video
Playback Zoom l-8 Times
Slide Show 3 SecondV5 Seconds/8 Secondq Progmmmable
Multi-Image Show Nine-rectangle-grid mode to view images
Loop Recording On/Otr
Stamps On/Off, Temperature, Moon Phase, Logo, Time
and Date
Timer IOn/Off, Progra.mmable
Tirner 2 Or/Off, Programmable
Password 4 DigitNumbers
Device No. 4 Digit and 26 Alphabet set by yourself
Power Supply 4xAu{,Expandable to I xAA
Extemal DC
Power Suoolv 6V/2A
Stand-by Current 0.4mA
Stand-by Tinre 3-6 Month(4xAA-8xAA)
Auto Power Off Auto Power Offin l-10 minutes while no
kelpa.d controlling Progra,mmable
Power
Consumntion 200mr{ (+700mA when IR LED lights up)
Low Battery
Alam 4.8V
Interface TV-out, USB,SD card slot,6V DC External
Mounting Strap; Tripod Nail
Waterproof IP54
Wor*
TcmDcraturc -22- +t58"Ft-30- +70qC
Wo* Humidity 5o/o-95o/o
Dimensions 147.5x100x77 (mm)
Weight 3 159
Certificstion FCC&CE&ROHS

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3.1
Keypad Learning
: MENU button, press it to set parameters; Switch among
*IMAGE/SET/SYSTEM"; Press "EXIT" button to exit
Hilr Up, euick switch to camera mode.
I Left, Check the previous one (only available on Replay mode).
available on
3.2 "RUPI,AY" Button
With "RliPLAY" button and othet buttons can revieWplay/delete photos
Bnd vidcos in SD card; Photos can zoom in/zoom out/move;
Nine-rcctonglc-grid mode to view images; Lock/unlock photos; Slide
show. ctc.
lmegc Revlew:
After press "RliPLAY" button through {/} can review photos/videos in
SD card.
ZoomlMovc rnd Nine-rtctangle-grid:
o Whcn rcvicw photos, after press *ZOO]I{" button tkough A/V
can z(x)m in/out photos. When zoom out photos to minimum size,
photos will show in nine-rectangle-grid mode.
When zoom in photo, after press "MOVE' button through
Llf l<l> can check different parts of the photo.
Continuc prcssing "ZOOMA{OVE" button can switch between
"ZOOM" and "MOVE".
On Ninc-rcctangle-grid mode, through A/V/{/} can quickly
movq to choscn photos, press "OK" to check the photo.
Playlng Vldeo:
When rcview videos, operation tips will show on the bottom of TFT
screen.
Press "OK" to play/pause video.
Press A/V to stop play video.
Press {/} to move video forward or backward in 2 times, 4 times, 8
times play speed.
Slide Show
Auto play images in the way of slide show. On "Replay" mode, press
'MENL.P' button and choose "Slide Show", through {/} can set
interval time "3 seconds", "5 seconds", "8 seconds".
E *o,"' When auto play imageq the video files will only show the
first scene, not play the whole video.
Image Lock/Unlock
If locked, images can't be deleted unless you unlock them.
On "REPLAY" mode, press "MENU" button and choose "Protect",
ffi::r"uy take photos or videos (only available on rest mode),
EXIT.
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through {/} can set "Lock Current", "Unlock Current", "Lock All",
"UnlockAll".
& *o,", On "Replay''mode, above functions can return to previous
menu by pressing "EXIT". Quickly exit "Replay" mode by pressing
*CAMERA'7 "VIDEO" to take photos or videos.
4 Details ofPartial tr'unction
4.1 fimer
Set camera to work within specified time period every day. Outside the
time period the camera will not be triggered or take photos/videos, it
supports 2 groups oftimer set.
Default set:
For instance: Set camera starting time in 8:00 to l0:00am and l5:30
to l8:00pm:
4.2 Set Clock
Set up date and time for camera.
Three choices on date format: "YY,4\4M/DD", 'MM/DDiYY',
*DD/I4M/YY". Time format:'HIVMM/SS".
E **", Camera has button litlium battery inside, date and time set
will keep until battery runs out. You need to ask the distributor to change
baftery, and res€t the date and time. Image document attributes and
stamps show the time and date of shooting.
4.3 Connecting to Computer
Use the camera's USB cable connects to PC directly, TFT screen will
show the connection symbol, keypad is not working.
Find removable disk in "MY COMPUTER", then you can read and write
to the SD card via computer.
I "ora' When camera o, "orp" mode and no other power supply,
this operation still works if insert the USB cable.
4.4 Connecting to TV
Use the camera's TV cable connects to TV RCA directly, Switch camera
to "TEST" mode, choose "REPLAY" to review photos/videos in TV.
! *o,., After connect to TV, TFT screen will shut down
automatically to save power!
4.5 Language
System language, Users can choose different language version to
purchase. Default setting is "English". User can view version number of
different language on official website.
4.6 Firmware Upgrades
The manufacturer reserves the right to upgrade the camera and the
firmware. Users can upgrades firmware through SD card (SD card
capacity less than 32GB)
Follow the steps below to implement the upgrades:
l) Ready a SD cart and format the SD card;
2) Copy the "FWD3A.bin" file into root directory of the SD
card;
3) Insert SD card to camera, while press "OK" button switch
camera to "TEST" mode, after blue light flashes loosen the
"OK' button.
4) Upgrading is underway whenblue indicator light flashes
continually and TFT screen is off. Keep power on until TFT
screen tum on and upgrade process finish (upgrade process
needs lminute).
5) Restart and check ifthe new version number is the same as
the old one, to confirm upgrade process succeed.
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5 FAQ
Please do the following checks if camera can't start or work
normally:
a No battery;
o Battery loaded reversely;
a Run out of battery;
a Battery is not in conformity with the specifications;
o Not switch camera to "ON" mode;
o Not insert SD card;
. SD card fulled ordamaged;
O SD card capacityexceed 64GB;
a SensitivityofPlR sensortoo low.
6 Werrrnty Policy
Wc value our customeis very highly and would like to ensure that ow
products and service are always of a top standard. However, if you are
cxpcriencing issues with your Bushwhacker products, please take a
moment to read through the information below to establish whether your
ptoducts arc covered under the warranty.
WARRANTY
We guarantee our Bushwhacker cameras to be free ofdefects in materials
and workmanship under normal use and service for a period ofa limited
times after registered date ofpurchase.
EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, abuse,
improper handling or installation, or inproper storage conditions and
natural disasterg by user installed batteries, or by repair attempts of
someone other than our authorized technicians, nor does cover loss or
theft.
This warranty extends solely to failures due to defects in materials or
workmanship under normal use. It does not cover normal wear of the
product. The camera manufacturer can provide extra service for your
camera after the warranty expimtion, but the customer have to be
responsible for extra charges on lmrtq labor and shipping costs therefore
brought.
Please keep the warranty card for guarantee to keep in repair.
Please contact the regional distributor for more details.

Contents ofbox
Part Name Ouantity
Disital Camera
USB Cable
TV Cable
Strap
Manual
Wananty Card
Carefully unpack camera and check that all of the following components
are contained in the box:
ll Sttrtrments
I ) 'lhc manufacturer reservJs the right to amend the contcnt duc to
cditing or typographical errors, product upgrades and other factors
which may causes discrepancies. Amendments will be applied to
lat€st user's manual. These are subject to change without prior
notice.
2) The manufactuer takes no responsibility for any illegal usage.
Please comply with local laws and regulations.
3) The manufacturer takes no responsibility for user's data loss.
4) The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any losses and
r:asualties resulting {iom misusing products.
Fix camera with strap
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