Bushnell CELLUCORE 20 User manual

CELLUCORE 20 MODEL # 119904A (AT&T) / 119904V (VERIZON)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CELLUCORE 20 TRAIL CAMERA

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Lens
Control Panel
Cover
DC In
(For optional solar panel accessory)
Temperature
Sensor
Motion
Indicator
Antenna
LED IR Flash
Latch
Lock Hole
CAMERA OVERVIEW
PIR Sensor

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Camera Status
Indicator Lights
Camera Status
Indicator Guide
Power On/Off
Wake Up
Battery Tray
SD Card Slot
Battery
Panel Door

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CAMERA STATUS INDICATOR GUIDE
1. Download the free Bushnell Trail
Camera app on your smartphone from
the App Store (iPhone®) or Google
Play® (Android®).
2. Open the app, then sign in or create
a new account.
QUICK START GUIDE
Camera Status Indicator Lights
Look here to
identify what a
green, yellow, or
red light means
for your camera
status, battery
life, and cellular
signal.

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3. Log in and click the Camera icon
at the bottom of the screen, then
click “+” to add a new camera. Scan
the QR code on the label inside your
camera again or manually enter its
serial # to associate this camera
with your account.
4. Remove the protective plastic
covers from the camera lens, and
PIR sensor.
5. Install 12 AA batteries (Energizer®
lithium batteries are recommended.
Alkaline batteries may be used
but battery life will be shorter.
Rechargeable batteries are not
recommended). Be sure to position
the batteries for correct polarity
(+/-) when installing.
6. Install a new SD card, up to 32GB.
High speed cards (class 6 or higher)
are recommended if you plan to
record video clips.
7. At the location where you
will place the camera, move the
power switch to the On position.
The camera’s default settings
were chosen for typical usage as
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on
off

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Your wireless camera is now ready to use. You can now utilize
the mobile application or management website to review
images, change camera settings, monitor battery life and
other functions of the camera.
Android® and Google Play® are registered trademarks of Google Inc. iPhone® is a
registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
(see pg. 6 for camera status
indicator guide)
a scouting camera for hunters:
photo mode at 2MP resolution,
with a 10 second interval between
photos, and “Medium” LED flash
power output. These settings may
be easily changed to suit your
individual preferences or application
(for example, if you would rather
capture videos, or photos at a
different resolution, spaced further
apart), using the app on your
smartphone or home computer.
8. Prior to closing the camera,
ensure the camera has acquired
cellular signal by checking the
camera status indicator lights and
guide. Lower signal strength can
cause interruptions in service and
shorten battery life. Mount the
camera using the provided tree
strap or 1/4”-20 mounting socket. A
leveling arm to adjust the camera’s
angle is provided near the lower rear
of the camera.
Camera
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(Check your app for these settings)
SETTINGS MENU
IMG. TYPE - Selects type of image files that are stored/
transmitted (note: see “Hybrid” under Video submenu).
PHOTO - Still images will be captured by the camera at
settings made in the PHOTO menu.
VIDEO - Video clips will be captured at settings made in the
VIDEO menu. NOTE: your full HD video files will be stored on
the SD card, but they cannot be transmitted wirelessly due to
the file size/cell carrier bandwidth.
HYBRID- Captures a single image followed by a video clip.
IMAGE SIZE - Selects resolution (in megapixels) for still
photos. Higher resolution provides more pixels for increased
detail, but creates larger files that take up more of the SD
card capacity (fills up faster). Available settings are: 2, 8 and
20 (megapixels). 2 is the default setting, which will deliver
excellent detail while still keeping the file size per image
reasonable for most users.
CAPTURE NUMBER - Selects the number of photos captured
per trigger event, with settings from 1 to 5 (default is 1 photo
per trigger).
VIDEO SIZE - Selects resolution for video clips. Choice of
1280x720 (720p), or 960x544 (544p).
VIDEO LENGTH - Selects duration of each video clip captured
per trigger. The default setting is 5S (five seconds per video).
From the 10 SEC setting up, length settings are in 5 second
increments. Maximum video length is 20 Seconds.
CAMERA NAME - Allows you to enter up to 12 characters

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of your choice to identify this camera. Especially useful for
multi-camera setups. This will be imprinted on each photo.
Default name is “CORE CAM”.
PIR DELAY - Selects the length of time that the camera will
ignore additional triggers from the PIR after an animal is
first detected and remains within the sensor’s range. During
this user set interval, the camera will not capture photos
or videos. For example, if a second trigger event occurs
7 seconds after the first, but the delay time is set to 10
seconds, the second trigger will be ignored and a new image
will not be captured until the 10 seconds has elapsed. Only
the next trigger that occurs after 10 seconds will take a new
photo/video, and so on. This prevents the card from filling up
with too many redundant images. The default setting is 10
SEC (a ten second delay). From the 10 SEC setting up, delay
settings are in 5 second increments. After scrolling past “59
SEC”, settings go from “1 MIN” to “10 MIN” and then progress
to 60 MIN at five-minute increments (15 MIN, 20MIN, etc.).
WORK MODE - Determines when the PIR (passive infrared)
sensor will activate the camera and capture images.
DAY - 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
NIGHT - 6:00 P.M. - 6:00 A.M.
24HRS – PIR Sensor triggers 24 hours a day.
Flash Mode:
SHORT RANGE – This is Medium LED output and fast shutter
speed that is designed to capture good images of animals up
close. This setting will provide the longest battery life but the
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FAST MOTION – This setting has maximum flash output and
fast shutter speed. It will provide the sharpest images and
medium flash range and battery life.
LONG RANGE – This setting has High LED output and Slow
shutter speed and provides maximum flash range but the
least battery life. You will also see more “motion blur” if the
objects are moving quickly at night.
TIMESTAMP - The date and time will be set once the camera
has connected to the server and will be imprinted on all
images.
WIRELESS - Sets cellular signal transmission to ON (default)
or OFF.
Transmit Frequency:
IMMEDIATELY - Images will be transmitted immediately after
they are captured and saved to the SD card.
DAILY - All new images will be transmitted only once daily.
WEEKLY – All new images will be transmitted once per week.
(This setting will give you the best battery life).
MOUNTING & POSITIONING
After you’ve set up the camera’s settings to your
preferences, you’re ready start capturing images.
We recommend mounting the camera on a sturdy tree or
post with a diameter of about 6 in. To get the optimal picture
quality, the camera should be about 16-17 ft. away from the

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place to be monitored, with the camera placed at a height of
3.5-5 ft. 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 60’ and no closer than 10’ from the camera.
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).
There are two ways to mount the camera:
• Using the provided adjustable belt: Push one end of the belt
through the two slots on the back of the trail camera. 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.
Strap Channel
Strap Buckle

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• Using the tripod socket: The camera is equipped with a
socket at the back (below the strap brackets) to enable
mounting on a tripod or other camera mounting accessories
that have a standard 1/4”-20 thread.

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USING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE
(Power accessory not included)
Connect the optional (119986C) Accessory Solar Panel
(please visit www.bushnell.com for more information) to the
“DC In” jack at the bottom of the camera (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 camera will be
powered by the solar panel’s rechargeable lith-ion 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.
For quick help with more questions, call Customer Service at (800)
423-3537. In Canada, call [phone].
DATA & DATA PLANS
Q: If I have multiple cameras do I need a data plan for each
camera?
Yes, each camera must have an active data plan to
transmit images.
Q: How do I cancel or suspend my data plan?
You can Cancel or Suspend your data plan through the
wireless application in the “Camera” tab or through the
management website.
PHOTOS
Q: Can I transmit photos to more than one cell phone
number or email address?
Accounts are tied to a customer’s e-mail address. You can
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have multiple devices logged into the same account but
only one e-mail address per account. If you wish to share
your photos with others you will need to share the account
log in information with them.
Q: How do I delete photos on my account?
There are several ways to delete images. From the tile view
screen you can hold down on the image and it will select the
image (place a check next to it). Once it is selected you can
click the Trash Can icon to delete it. You can also delete the
image from the individual image view by clicking the Trash
Can icon.
VIDEOS
Q: How do I access the videos from the camera?
If there is a video captured by the camera it will be saved to
the SD card. To access the video you must retrieve it from
the SD card and insert into a computer or SD reader where
the video can be reviewed.
SD CARDS
Q: What size and brand SD card?
We recommend SanDisk Class 10 up to 32GB
BATTERIES
Q: What should I expect from my battery life?
Average battery life is about 6 months with the Celucore
20 on default setting and powered by lithium AA batteries.
Battery life will be shorter if settings are set to take
multiple photos per trigger, take photos/videos more
frequently (short delay times), or LED flash output is
increased.

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ACCESSORIES
Q: Do you have a solar panel for my camera?
Yes, the 119986C solar panel is compatible with ALL
Bushnell cellular trail cameras.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Lens: F = 2.3; FOV=47°; Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at night)
Picture Size (pixel count in 16:9 format): 2MP=1920x1080,
8MP=3840x2160, 20MP=5888x3312
Video Size: 1280x720P or 960x544 (544p) @ 15-30 fps
Video Length: Fixed length video time settings range from 5
to 20 seconds
PIR Sensitivity: 4 settings: Low/Normal/High/Auto
Response Time: 1 second (Photo), 2.5 second (Video). 2.5
second interval
Triggering Interval: 5 sec. - 60 min. programmable
Images per Trigger: 1—5 programmable
Power Supply: 12x AA batteries, lithium (recommended) or
alkaline
Stand-by Current: < 200uA
Average Battery Life: Approx. 6 mos. at 20 images per day
average (10 day, 10 night w/LEDs)

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Operating Temperature: -10 - 50°C (Storage temperature:
-20 - 60°C)
Operating Humidity: 5% - 90%
WARNING: This product can use Lithium based batteries. Lithium
batteries can overheat and cause damage if physically abused. Do not use
any batteries that are damaged or show signs of physical wear. Never use
a mix of old and new batteries, or batteries with different brand names.
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Bushnell® product is warranted to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for two years 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:
• A check/money order in the amount of $10.00 to cover
the cost of postage and handling.
• Name, address and daytime phone # for product return.
• An explanation of the defect.
• Copy of your dated proof of purchase.
• Do not send in accessories (batteries, SD cards, strap),
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: