BUSHWACKER BIG EYE D3N User manual

MODEL: BIG EYE D3N
Instruction Manual
Scouting Trail Camera
●4K HD Video
●Time-lapse Video
●0.2 Seconds Trigger Time
●Support SD Card up to 256GB
●82 Feet PIR distance & IR range
VER.202008

CONTENTS
1Quick Start Guide............................................................. 1
1.1 Introduction.......................................................... 1
1.2 Application........................................................... 1
1.3 Battery................................................................. 1
1.4 SD Card............................................................... 2
1.5 USB Function....................................................... 3
1.6 Attention.............................................................. 4
2Camera Overview............................................................. 5
3Quickly Use the Camera.................................................... 6
3.1 How to start the camera quickly .............................. 6
4Menu Function Table........................................................ 7
5Main Features and Parameters............................................ 9
5.1 Main Features:...................................................... 9
5.2 Technical Parameters ........................................... 10
6Others........................................................................... 13
6.1 Replay ............................................................... 13
6.2 Details of Partial Function.................................... 14
6.2.1 Timer................................................... 14
6.2.2 Language.............................................. 14
6.2.3 Firmware Upgrades ............................... 14
6.3 FAQ .................................................................. 15
7Warranty Policy ............................................................. 16
8Appendix I: Standard Packing List ................................... 17
9Statements..................................................................... 17

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1 Quick Start Guide
1.1 Introduction
Big Eye D3N wildlife camera is an infrared detection 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.
1.2 Application
Camera trap for hunting, animal or incident observation.
Indoor/outdoor surveillance for domestic office, warehouse,
farm or public use.
Observing wild animals/plants growth process.
For forestry bureau and forest public security to surveil and
take evidence of stealing hunting, etc.
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 camera, non-product quality
problems and man-made damages
will not be covered under warranty!
1.3 Battery
This product can be powered by AA batteries or an external power
adapter.
A．Battery-powered
Please use high-quality alkaline batteries, nickel-metal hydride
batteries or rechargeable batteries. The camera supports two groups
of battery-powered, each group of four batteries, it’s better to use 8
batteries for improving performance.
Note: The battery should be purchased by users. Make sure the
polarity matches the sign on the cover. If you are not using the

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camera for an extended period of time, please remove batteries from
the camera to avoid possible acid leak that may damage the camera.
B．External power supply
This product supports 6V / 2A DC power adapter, solar power and
so on.Note: When the battery is low, in the "TEST" mode, the
display shows a low battery prompt (the battery icon in the lower
right corner is empty and "low battery" appears in the center of the
screen).
1.4 SD Card
The camera uses SD card to store images, the maximum capacity
can support 256GB. To ensure optimum performance of the camera,
use an SD card with a speed of 10x or higher. Please do not remove
the SD memory card, battery, and plug the power when the camera
is turned on!
Note: Before inserting an SD memory card, it is recommended
to format the SD card, turn off the SD card lock protection, and
insert the SD memory card correctly by the logo.
The following table lists the different capacity of the SD card can
shoot the number of pictures and video length (the value is for
reference only), users can choose to purchase the appropriate
capacity of the SD card.
Number of images stored in different capacity SD cards
2GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB 256GB
Number of photos (sheets)
1MP 5334 21356 43204 85718 171435 342871 685741
3MP 2083 8343 16878 33482 66965 133929 267858
5MP 1301 5208 10537 20905 41811 83622 167244
8MP 820 3274 6645 13167 26335 52669 105339
12MP 546 2186 4424 8775 17550 35101 70202

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16MP 411 1647 3333 6609 13219 26438 52875
Video Length (hours)
VGA 0:23:5
3 1:36:2 9 3:13:2 7 6:24:5 9 12:49:5 7 25:39:5 5 51:19:4 9
WVG
A 0:17:4 6 1:11:5 0 2:24:0 0 4:28:4 2 8:57:24 17:54:4 9 35:49:3 7
720P*6
0 0:05:1 0 0:20:5 5 0:41:5 7 1:23:2 4 2:46:49 5:33:38 11:07:1 6
720P 0:13:2
0 0:53:5 2 1:48:0 0 3:34:5 5 7:09:51 14:19:4 2 28:39:2 5
1080P 0:08:0
0 0:32:1 9 1:04:4 8 2:08:5 7 4:17:54 8:35:48 17:11:3 7
4K 0:03:3
3 0:14:2 2 0:28:4 8 0:57:1 7 1:54:34 3:49:09 7:38:18
10 seconds video number (segment)
VGA 144 577 1155 2310 4620 9239 18479
WVG
A 101 403 806 1612 3224 6449 12898
720P*6
0 31 125 250 500 1001 2002 4004
720P 81 322 645 1290 2579 5158 10317
1080P 48 193 387 774 1547 3095 6190
4K 21 86 172 344 687 1375 2750
1.5 USB Function
This product can be connected via USB to a computer or TV.
The camera is connected to the USB port of the computer via the
USB data cable, turn the switch to “TEST” then "MSDC" will be
displayed on the screen, and the operation keys are disabled.
Find the removable disk from "My Computer", then users can do
write operations to SD card via computer.

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The camera is connected to the RCA of the TV via the TV cable and
the camera function switch to the "TEST" test preview mode. Select
"REPLAY" to view the image file in the camera.
Note: After connecting the TV, the camera display
automatically turns off!
1.6 Attention
On “TEST” mode, camera will be auto power off while no
keypad controlling. Please switch to “TEST” mode again if
you want to continue to use.
Please keep power on during upgrade process, after upgrade
finished, it needs to keep at least 5 seconds before you can
shut down or cut off power, otherwise it may cause upgrade
failure.
When install camera please make sure there are no moving
objects in 3m area in front of lens such as branches, leaves,
weeds, strings, color ribbon and other objects which may
flutter 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.
Please do not use the voltage and current does not meet or
exceed the requirements of the product of the external power
supply, so as not to cause damage to the camera.
The battery inside the camera keeps the clock, the date and
time settings will remain until the battery runs out. After the
battery is disabled, the date and time settings will be reset to
the factory settings after power failure, and need to be reset
after each power.

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2 Camera Overview
①
IR LED ②
⑧
TFT Screen ③
⑮
Speaker
④
Indicator
Light ⑤
⑨
SD Card Slot ⑥
⑯
Tripod Nut
⑦ Lock Buckle ⑧
⑩
Keypad ⑨
⑰
DC In
⑩
Lens ⑪
⑪
Power/Mode
Switch ⑫
⑱
Battery Slot
⑬ Lock Hole ⑭
⑫
DC Port ⑮
⑲
Battery Slot
Cover
⑯ Light Sensor ⑬USB/TV Cable Port
⑰ PIR Sensor ⑭SIM Card Slot (unavailable for this
model)

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3 Quickly Use the Camera
Switch：
1. Turn the switch to "ON" then camera enters working mode
( before in working mode the indicator will flash red and blue lights
8 times, display then appears countdown, in normal working mode
the display will be closed.
2. Switch to TEST; the camera into the test mode, users can set
parameters manually, take pictures or video, playback photos and
video.
3. Switch to OFF, the camera stops working.
3.1 How to start the camera quickly

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4 Menu Function Table
Press "MENU" key to enter the menu, press ▲, ▼ key to move the
cursor to select various function options，"OK" key to confirm. Press
"REPLAY" to enter playback mode. Press the "EXIT" key to return
to the previous menu or exit the menu.
The bold text in the table is the default.
Parameters Set options (Bold=Factory
default) Function Description
Set Up
Mode Camera/Video/ Camera+Video/
Time Lapse Video
Image Size 1MP/3MP/5MP/8MP/12MP/16MP
Shooting No. 1/2/3/6
Video Size 640*480P/720*480P/1280*720P/1280*720P
60FPS/1920*1080P/2688*1520 20FPS
Time-lapse Video
Size 2592×1944P/2048×1536P
Video Length 5s～59s,
1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 minutes, 10s
Record Audio Off/On
PIR Interval 5～59 seconds
1～60minutes, 10s
PIR Level Low/Normal/High
Monitoring Period 1 Off/On
Monitoring Period 2 Off/On
Time Lapse Off / 3 seconds to 23 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds
Language English and so on
Loop Recording On/Off
Time&Date Y/M/D, D/M/Y, M/D/Y.24/12 Hour Clock
Stamps Time&Date / Date / Off / No Logo
Password Set Off/On 0000

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Beep Sound Off/On
Format Yes/No
Serial Number Off/On
Longitude&Latitude Off/On
Simple Menu Off/On
Default Set Yes/No
Version D3N-01-12025
Playback
Delete Current File Cancel / Delete
Delete All Images Cancel / Delete
Slide Show
Protect Lock Current / Unlock Current
Lock All / Unlock All

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5 Main Features and Parameters
5.1 Main Features:
1) Photo Size：1MP/3MP/5MP/8MP/12MP/16MP
2) HD Video: 4K UHD/20FPS,1080P@30FPS,720P@30FPS
3) High-speed photography: 720P@60FPS
4) In "Camera + Video" Mode, camera takes both pictures and video
at every trigger event.
5) Time-lapse Video: The camera is programmable to take pictures
at predefined intervals and generates video files automatically, ideal
for observing plant growth, flowering, bird nesting, starry sky
changes, housing construction, etc.
6) 42pcs IR LEDs, 850nm and 940nm for selection..
7) 0.2s Trigger Time.
8) Built-in 2.4" TFT color screen.
9) Locking important image to avoid being deleted.
10) Take multiple consecutive pictures up to 6 photos.
11) When timer setting is turned on, camera only works in specified
period every day.
12) PIR sleep setting can avoid the camera shoot the same object
multiple times.
13) In Interval setting, the camera automatically and constantly takes
pictures / videos at specified interval. This function suits for
unwatched places, such as parking lot, courtyard etc.
14) Date, time, temperature, moon phase and photo id can be
stamped in the pictures.
15) 7 operation buttons beep sound on / off available.
16) Support SD card up to 256GB.
17) Extremely long in-field battery life (in standby mode, up to 1
year with 8*AA batteries)
18) Alarm light flashing when battery power level goes low.
19) Playbacks zoom in 1-8 times.
20) Auto play in “Slide Show”.
21) Device Number will be showed on image file name, this helps
users identify which camera captured the image when review it.
22) Longitude&Latitude can be manual input and show on the
image attributes.

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23) Lockable and password protected.
24) Color pictures at daytime, monochrome pictures at night,
switched automatically.
25) Serration design make camera easy to fix firmly.
26) Battery cover to prevent erosion from battery leakage which
may damage the camera.
27) Nine-rectangle-grid mode and auto play to view images.
28) Supports loop recording. When the SD card is full, the recording
will overwrite the oldest file.
29) Enter latitude and longitude to record coordinate information.
30) With simple menu function, only the main commonly used
setting menu is displayed.
5.2 Technical Parameters
Item Parameters
Work Mode
Camera
Video
Camera+Video
Time-lapse Video
Image Size
1MP：1280×960
3MP：2048×1536
5MP：2592×1944
8MP：3264×2488
12MP：4000×3000
16MP：4608×3456
Video Size
WVGA：640x480@30fps
VGA：720x480@30fps
720P：1280x720@60fps,
high-speed photography
720P：1280x720@30fps
1080P：1920x1080@30fps
4K：2688x1520@20fps
Time-lapse Video
Resolution 2592×1944 2048×1536
Operation Mode Day/Night, Switch automatically

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Lens FOV＝50°, F=2.5, Auto IR-Cut
IR Flash 82 Feet/25 Meters
IR Setting 42 LEDs; 850nm or 940nm
LCD Screen 2.4" TFT Color Display
Operation Keypad 7 buttons
Beep Sounds On/Off
Memory SD Card(≦256GB)
PIR Level High/Normal/Low
PIR Sensing Distance 82 Feet/25 Meters
PIR Sensor Angle 50°
Trigger Time 0.2 Seconds(as fast as 0.15s)
PIR Sleep 5 Seconds～60 Minutes，
Programmable
Loop Recording On/Off
Shooting Numbers 1/2/3/6 Photos
Protection Lock partial or all photos to avoid
being deleted; Unlock
Video Length 5 Seconds～10 Minutes,
Programmable
Camera + Video First take Picture then Video
Playback Zoom 1～8 Times
Slide Show Yes
Stamp
Options:Time & Date/Date/Off
/No LOGO
Disply content: Logo, Temperature,
Moon Phase, Time and Date, Photo ID
Timer On/Off, 2 time periods can be set
Interval 3 Seconds～24 Hours
Password 4 Digit and 26 Alphabet
Device No. 4 Digit and 26 Alphabet
Longitude&Latitude N/S：00°00'00";E/W:000°00'00"
Simple Menu On/Off
Power Supply 4×AA, Expandable to 8×AA
External DC 6V/2A

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Power Supply
Stand-by Current 200μA
Stand-by Time One Year(8×AA)
Power Consumption 260mA (+790mA when IR LED lights
up)
Low Battery Alarm 4.15V
Interface TV-out, USB, SD card slot, 6V DC
External
Mounting Strap; Tripod Nail
Waterproof IP66
Work Temperature -4～＋158°F/-20～＋70°C
Work Humidity 5%～95%
Certification FCC＆CE＆ROHS
Dimensions 148×99×78（mm）
Weight 320g

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6 Others
6.1 Replay
With “REPLAY” button and other buttons can review/play/delete
photos and videos in SD card; Photos can zoom in/zoom out/move;
Nine-rectangle-grid mode to view images; Lock/unlock photos;
Slide show, etc.
Image Review:
After press “REPLAY” button through ◄/► can review
photos/videos in SD card.
Zoom/Move and Nine-rectangle-grid:
When review photos, after press “ZOOM” button through
▲/▼ can zoom 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
▲/▼/◄/►can check different parts of the photo.
Continue pressing “ZOOM/MOVE” button can switch
between “ZOOM” and “MOVE”.
On Nine-rectangle-grid mode, through ▲/▼/◄/► can
quickly move to chosen photos, press “OK” to check the
photo.
Playing Video:
Press “OK” to play/pause video.
Press ▲/▼ to stop play video.
Press "EXIT" to exit.
Slide Show
All images are automatically played back by slide show.
Note: When auto play images, the video files will show the
first scene only, 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”，
through ◄/► can set “Lock Current”,“ Unlock Current”, “Lock
All”, “Unlock All”.
Note: On “Replay” mode, above functions can return to
previous menu by pressing “EXIT”. Quickly exit “Replay” mode by

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pressing “CAMERA”/ “VIDEO" to take photos or videos.
Automatic shutdown of keyboard without operation
Display will be turned off after 2 minutes when keyboard is not
operated, and camera will automatically shut down after 1 minute.
6.2 Details of Partial Function
6.2.1 Timer
Set camera to work within specified time period every day. Ou
tside the time period the camera will not be triggered or take
photos/videos, it supports 2 groups of timer set.
Default set: Off, “00:00——00:00”
For instance: Set camera to work from 8:00 to 10:00 am
On, “08:00——10:00”
6.2.2 Language
System language, users can choose different language version to
purchase.
Languages as below:
English, Deutsch, Dansk, Suomi, Svenska, Español, Français, It
aliano, Nederlandes, Português
Default setting is “English”. User can view version number of
different language on official website.
6.2.3 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:
1. Prepare a formatted SD card.
2. Copy the new version files named "ISP_SD.bin" and
“Rom_Code_D3N_v*****-**.bin” into the SD card
root directory.
3. Insert SD card to camera, while press "OK" button
switch camera to “TEST” mode, after blue light flashes
loosen the “OK” button. The screen flashes then go
black, and the blue indicator flashes until restart.
4. Upgrading is underway when the screen is black, please
don’t turn of the power. Otherwise users need to do the
upgrades again.
5. Restart and check if the new version number is the same

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as the old one, to confirm upgrade process succeed.
6.3 FAQ
6.3.1 When Camera Can't Start Normally
Please do the following checks if camera cannot start or work
normally:
No battery;
Battery loaded reversely;
Run out of battery;
Battery is not in conformity with the specifications;
Not switch camera to “ON” mode;
Not insert SD card;
SD card is full or damaged;
SD card capacity exceed 256GB;
Sensitivity of PIR sensor too low.

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7 Warranty Policy
We value our customers very highly and would like to ensure that
our products and service are always of a top standard. However, if
you are experiencing issues with your Camera products, please take
a moment to read through the information below to establish
whether your products are covered under the warranty.
WARRANTY
We guarantee our cameras to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of a limited
times after registered date of purchase.
EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, abuse,
improper handling or installation, or improper storage conditions
and natural disasters, 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 expiration, but the customer have to
be responsible for extra charges on parts, 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.

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8 Appendix I: Standard Packing List
Part Name Quantity
Digital Camera 1
USB Cable 1
TV Cable 1
Strap 1
Manual 1
Warranty 1
9 Statements
1. The manufacturer reserves the right to amend the content due
to editing or typographical errors，product upgrades and other
factors which may causes discrepancies. Amendments will be
applied to latest user’s manual. These are subject to change
without prior notice.
2. The manufacturer 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
casualties resulting from misusing products.