Bushnell CELLUCORE 24 User manual

CELLUCORE 24 MODEL # 119906A (AT&T) / 119906V (VERIZON)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CELLUCORE 24 TRAIL CAMERA

WELCOME
Welcome to your Bushnell Trail Camera! This manual has all
the instructions you need to set up your camera and your
account, plus quick answers to your questions.
If your camera does not seem to be functioning properly
or if you are having image quality issues, please check the
Troubleshooting Tips section.
If your problem continues after trying the solutions in
Troubleshooting Tips, please call Bushnell Customer Service
at [phone]. In Canada, call [phone].
Note: This Bushnell trail camera model is not designed
or intended for operation or sale outside of the United
States.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Camera Overview 4
Viewscreen Indicator Guide 6
Quick Start Guide 6
Settings Menu 9
Mounting & Positioning 14
Using An External Power Source 16
Frequently Asked Questions 16
Technical Specifications 18
Two-Year Limited Warranty 19

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

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Ok Button
Power On/Off
Up
Down Menu
Left
Right
View
Screen
Lock Hole
Battery Tray
SD Card Slot
SD Card not included
Battery
Panel Door

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VIEWSCREEN INDICATORS
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
Current Mode Camera signal
Time Stamp
On
Battery Life Countdown Timer
SD Card
Inserted
Image
Capacity Left
Current Images
Captured
Current Image Resolution
(Megapixels)
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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 veiw screen of
your Cellucore 24 or manually or
enter its serial # to associate this
camera with your account.
4. 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.
5. Install a new SD card, up to 32GB.
High speed cards (class 6 or higher)
are recommended if you plan to
record video clips.
6. 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
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
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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.
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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.
7. Prior to closing the camera,
ensure the camera has acquired
cellular signal. 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 signal

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(Check your app for these settings)
SETTINGS MENU
Time and Date
Sets the hour (24-hr format only,
“00”=midnight, “12”=noon), minute,
year, month, and date.
Mode
Selects the format your camera will
record in.
Camera: For photos only.
Hybrid: A photo (multiple photos, if
NUM PICS is set >1) followed by a
video clip will be captured for each PIR
trigger event.
Image Size
Chooses the image resolution and
size.
Note: Larger sizes mean higher
image resolutions that take up more
space on the SD card. Medium is
the recommended default for good
resolution and smaller size.
Capture Number
Selects how many photos are taken
in sequence per trigger. This setting
affects photos taken in Camera,
Hybrid, and Field Scan mode.

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Camera Name
Allows you to enter a name for your
camera that will appear on the image
time stamp. Press the OK button to
choose “Input” and go to the name
input screen. If necessary, select
the arrow in the upper right of the
keyboard to erase the current camera
name, then enter the new name using
the arrow buttons and keyboard.
Press the OK button to select a letter.
Press MENU to save the name to
memory.
Video Size
Selects video resolution.
1920x1080: Maximum resolution,
takes up the most space on your SD
card. 1280x720: The recommended
default resolution, clear resolution
without filling up your SD too fast.
640x360: Lowest resolution. Good for
videos when resolution is not critical.
Note: We recommend SanDisk® SDHC
class 10 or higher.
Video Length
Sets length per video clip. 10 seconds
is the recommended default. Press OK
to see other options.
Nighttime limit of 15 seconds when
Illumination Mode = “Long Range”. The
“Dynamic” setting provides a variable
video length, based on animal activity
within PIR range and your Interval and
Illumination Mode settings.

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PIR Delay
Selects the length of time that the
camera will “wait” until it responds to
any additional triggers from the PIR.
Settings begin with 5 second default
when parameter is first selected. To
choose other intervals, press OK, and
select by using the arrow buttons.
The shorter your delay, the more
images you’ll get.
PIR Sensitivity
Auto: Automatically sets sensor level
based upon temperature.
High: Recommended when air
temperature is above 70° or when
maximum range is desired.
Med: Recommended when air
temperature is 45-70° or when range is
up to 70’.
Low: Recommended when air
temperature is below 45° or when range
is up to 40’.
Flash Mode
Selects the shutter speed and flash
intensity.
Note: These settings only affect the
quality of your nighttime images.
Short Range: Recommended for
subjects at less than 60’.
Fast Motion: Recommended for subjects
moving quickly through the frame.
Long Range: Recommended for
maximum illumination range and field of
view. (You may experience more motion
blur at with this setting.)

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Work Mode
Allows you to select when the camera
is active. Day only, Night only, or 24
hours.
Format Execute
This will format the SD card in the
camera, erasing ALL images and data
from the SD card.
Field Scan
Allows you to capture images without
requiring a trigger during a specified
time period and interval. For instance,
it will take picture every 5 minutes
between 8am and 5pm if that is your
desired time period.
On: Allows you to select two time
periods within a 24-hour period and
the interval.
Off: The recommended default.

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Image Recycle
On: Replaces the oldest images on
the SD card with the newest when the
card is full.
Off: Does not replace any images on
the SD card. If the SD card is full it will
stop saving images.
Wireless On/Off
Activates/Deactivates the cellular
communication functionality of the
camera. Wireless ON will upload and
save images to the SD card while
Wireless OFF will not upload and will
ONLY save images to the SD card.
Default Execute
This will restore the camera to all
factory default settings.

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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”. To get the optimal picture
quality, the camera should be about 16-17 ft. away from the
place to be monitored, with the camera placed at a height of
3.5’ to 5’. 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
24 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 = 2.8; FOV=55°; Auto IR-Cut-Remove (at night)
Picture Size 16:9 format : 24MP(6528x3672);
8MP(3840x2160); 2MP(1920x1080)
Video Size: 1920x1080 (MJPG); 1280x720; 640x360
Video Length: Fixed length video time settings range from 5
to 30 seconds
PIR Sensitivity: 4 settings: Low/Normal/High/Auto
Response Time: 0.3second (photo), 0.6second (video)
Triggering Interval: 1 sec. - 60 sec. programmable
Images per Trigger: 1—3 programmable
Power Supply: 12x AA batteries, lithium (recommended) or
alkaline
Stand-by Current: <75uA
Average Battery Life: Approx. 6 mos. at 30 images per day
average (15 day, 15 night w/LEDs)

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Operating Temperature: 20 - 60°C (Storage temperature: -30
- 70°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:

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IN U.S.A. Send To:
Bushnell Outdoor Products
Attn: Repairs
9200 Cody
Overland Park, Kansas 66214
IN CANADA Send To:
Bushnell Outdoor Products
Attn.: Repairs
140 Great Gulf Drive, Unit # B
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5W1
For products purchased outside the United States or Canada
please contact your local dealer for applicable warranty
information. In Europe you may also contact Bushnell at:
Bushnell Germany GmbH
European Service Centre
Mathias-Brüggen-Str. 80
D-50827 Köln
GERMANY
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
This warranty gives you specific legal rights.
You may have other rights which vary from country to country.
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Specifications and designs are subject to change without
any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must