Cuddeback NoFlash User manual

“Cuddeback takes great pictures, is
extremely reliable and the batteries
last forever!”
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Find the trails the big bucks are on with
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... it blows the competition away!”
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images each year. Nothing compares
to Cuddeback!”
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Thank you for purchasing a Cuddeback No Flash! We are sure you will
enjoy getting images of deer, birds and other animals for years to come. We
encourage you to read through this manual as it will quickly acquaint you with
Cuddeback’s easy operation. And, please be sure to email us your best images and
video clips for entry into our annual photo contest!
Digital Buck Hunt Photo Contest
We want to see your images and videos. Prizes are awarded for best
images and videos. Visit www.cuddebackdigital.com for details and to
enter your images into our Digital Buck Hunt.
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OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR PRODUCT
STEP 1: Call Non Typical at [phone].
As a condition of the warranty coverage for your Product you are required to contact Non Typical by
telephone at [phone] before returning your Product for service. Do not contact the dealer
from whom you purchased the Product. Returning your Product without first calling Non Typical will
void this Limited Warranty and will significantly delay service.
Service calls should be made during Non Typical normal business hours of Monday through Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Central Standard Time.
STEP 2: Obtain a Return Material Authorization number from Non Typical.
If Non Typical's staff instructs you to return your Product, you will be given a RMA number. Your
RMA number must be written on the outside of the carton in which you ship the Product to Non
Typical. Packages without a RMA number will incur significant service delays.
STEP 3: Package your product for shipping and include a copy of your sales receipt.
Non Typical is not responsible for damage to your Product due to ineffective packaging or damage to
the Product while in transit to Non Typical. You should ship your Product in a sturdy carton with suf-
ficient internal packaging materials to avoid damage. Do not include batteries within your Product
unless instructed to do so by a Non Typical technician.
In order to qualify for service under this Limited Warranty, any Product returned to Non Typical for
service must be accompanied by a copy of or, if requested by Non Typical, the original dated
sales receipt.
STEP 4: Return your product to the factory.
Ship your product to the factory:
Non Typical, Inc.
Attn: RMA <write your RMA number here>
860 Park Lane
Park Falls, WI 54552.
STEP 5: Non Typical will send you a Post Card.
After we receive your product we will send you a post card with an estimated return date.
You do not need to call us for confirmation that your package has arrived at the factory. If your
product is out of warranty an estimate will be sent to you for approval before repairs are conducted.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cuddeback Stores Images on
Compact Flash Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 1
Familiarize yourself with Cuddeback . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 2
Turning Cuddeback ON/Installing batteries . . 8 - 9
Step 3
Learn the Keypad & Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 4
(S KEY) is for setting up Cuddeback. . . . . 10 - 11
Step 5
(M KEY) is for controlling Cuddeback . . . . . . . . 12
Step 6
Attaching Cuddeback to a Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Step 7
Checking Cuddeback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 8
Viewing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 17
Turning Cuddeback On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cuddeback Advanced Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .19 - 20
Taking Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 21
Viewing the Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Theftstop Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 23
Setting the Owner Password. . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 25
Setting the Lock Password. . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 26
Entering the Owner Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 28
Entering the Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 30
Turning the Flash On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 - 31
Setting the Flash Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Controlling the Time the Camera Operates . . . 32
Surveillance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
View Statistical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 - 35
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 37
Viewing Images on a TV Faster . . . . . . . . 38 - 39
Time Lapse Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 - 40
Programming the Time Lapse Interval . . . . . . 41
Programming the Time Lapse Start Hour . . . . 41
Motion/Heat Detector Sensitivity Level . . . . . . 42
Taking a Picture Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 - 43
Formatting the Compact Flash Card . . . . . 43 - 44
Diagnostics Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 - 45
Displaying the Model of Cuddeback . . . . . . . . 45
Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 - 46
File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Image, Video & Event File Format . . . . . . . . . .47
Detection Zone & Sensitivity Adjustment . . . . . 47
TV Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
No Flash
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Table of contents

What You Need...
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Before you can use your Cuddeback you
will need the following items:
1) One or more Compact Flash Cards. We recom-
mend a size of 256MB or bigger. The higher
the number on the card the more images that
can be saved on the card.
2) Four D Cell Batteries (we recommend
Duracell or Energizer).
3) A #25 Torx screwdriver if you want to attach
the camera to a tree with the supplied screw.
4) A bungee, strap, or wire if you want to attach
Cuddeback to a tree without the Torx screw.
TIP - We do not recommend
attaching Cuddeback to a tree
with a strap or bungee.
Rodents may chew the strap
causing the camera to fall off
the tree. If you do not use
the security screw we recom-
mend that you use wire to
secure Cuddeback to a tree.
“This picture was taken under
one of my tree stands.”
– Glen Stark, Magnolia, OH
The following items are optional:
5) A small padlock if you want to prevent
tampering.
6) USB cable if you want to attach Cuddeback to
your computer's USB port.
7) Video cable & TV if you want to view images
with a TV.
Introduction
Cuddeback NoFlash takes 3 megapixel color images during daylight and 1.3 megapixel
black/white images during darkness. If there is not sufficient light to expose the image,
infrared light will be used to illuminate the image. Cuddeback NoFlash can also record
video clips during daylight and darkness.
LIMITED WARRANTY
1 . Limited Warranty.Non Typical, Inc. (“Non Typical”) warrants the Product to be free from malfunctions and
defects in both materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase (“Warranty Period”).
Non Typical will repair or replace, at its option, the Product if it fails to function properly during the Warranty
Period, subject to the conditions and/or limitations stated herein. Such repair or replacement is your sole reme-
dies under this Limited Warranty.
2. Limitations. Limited Warranty service will not be provided unless the Product, returned in the manner set forth
below, is accompanied by a copy of your original dated sales receipt. Non Typical reserves the right to require
you to provide your original dated sales receipt.
This Limited Warranty does not cover the following:
a. Any defect in or damage to the Product that occurs due to mishandling of the Product;
b. Any defect in or damage to the Product that occurs due to repair, modification, or other similar activity per-
formed by anyone other than Non Typical;
c. Any defect in or damage to the Product that occurs due to transport, dropping, shock, or other similar activity
after your purchase of the Product;
d. Any defect in or damage to the Product that occurs due to careless or improper storage, or improper use or
maintenance of the Product;
e. Any defect in or damage to the Product that occurs due to exhausted batteries;
f. Any defect in or damage to the Product that occurs due to sand, mud, or other foreign objects entering the
inside of the Product; or
g. Any defect in or damage to the Product related to accident, misuse, abuse, use with incompatible accessories
or attachments, your failure to follow proper operating instructions provided by Non Typical, claims made after
the duration of the Warranty Period, or your failure to follow the instructions set forth below with respect to
return of the Product to Non Typical.
3. ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
NON TYPICAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERMS OF THIS
EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS
OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT WILL NON TYPICAL BE LIABLE TO YOU, OR ANY
THIRD PARTY, FOR ANY DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION,
NON TYPICAL SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE TO YOU, OR ANY THIRD PARTY, FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDI-
RECT DAMAGES OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING
OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR SOME PRODUCTS, SO
THE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPE-
CIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM JURISDICTION
TO JURISDICTION.
4. Notwithstanding any terms of this Limited Warranty to the contrary, no warranty coverage shall be provided for
any Product purchased from, through or with the assistance or involvement of any Internet auction web site.
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CUDDEBACK STORES IMAGES ON COMPACT
FLASH CARDS
Images are stored on a Compact Flash card (not
included). The Compact Flash card slot is located
on the bottom of the camera.
• Install the card. There is a small lip on the
card. The lip needs to be pointed down
(towards the batteries). Slide the card in firmly.
• Remove the card by pulling the card out.
• You can use any type of Compact Flash Card
of size up to 1 GB.
LEARN - We suggest you have your
Cuddeback and batteries with you as
you read this manual and perform the
steps described. In short time you
will have mastered your Cuddeback.
Figure 1
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“Cuddeback not only helps me
hunt smarter, it makes me
hunt harder! Thanks for a
great product!!”
– Steve Barker, Ostrander, OH
TV REQUIREMENTS
You can use a portable TV or Camcorder to view images in the field. You will need: 1) a
portable TV with a built in video-in connector, 2) a patch cord to attach the TV to the
Cuddeback's TV connector (both are available at Radio Shack and other electronic
stores). The patch cord must have an RCA jack on one end to attach to Cuddeback, and
the opposite cable end must have a connector compatible with the portable TV you
select. We recommend you bring your Cuddeback to the TV retailer so he can assist in
getting you the correct cable. Radio Shack has a selection of TVs and cables that will
work with your Cuddeback.
Images displayed on the TV/camcorder will be at a low resolution. Best image
resolution will be obtained on your computer display or on printed images.
© Non Typical, Inc. 2006
Cuddeback is protected by United States patent # 6,744,980.
Cuddeback and Cuddeback logo are registered trademarks of Non Typical, Inc.
TheftStop is a trademark of Non Typical, Inc.
Specifications and features subject to change without notice.
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STEP 1 - FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH CUDDEBACK
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with Cuddeback's parts.
Infrared Flash Lens
Camera window
Cover screw
receptacle
TV connection port
Fresnel Lens
LCD screen
Operation keys
Mounting hole for
wood screw
Flash Card port
Figure 3
LED
Sensitivity adjustment
On/off switch
USB port Figure 2
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IMAGE, VIDEO, & EVENT FILE FORMAT
The Cuddeback Compact Flash folder structure is as follows:
\DCIM\100CUDDY Directory where images are saved
\event.txt Event file is saved in the root folder
Images are named in the format CDY_0001.JPG. The number will increment with
each image.
Videos are named in the format CDY_0001.AVI. The number of the AVI file will match
the number of the JPG file it coincides with.
DETECTION ZONE & SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT
Cuddeback can detect an animal up to 100 feet. However, this detection range is
dependent upon ambient air temperatures. The cooler the temperatures the farther
Cuddeback can sense an animal. In very hot weather (above 80° F) the sensor may only
sense up to 20 feet. You can change the sensitivity of Cuddeback's motion/heat sensor
using the method described on page 42.
However, you can also adjust the sensitivity by moving a small black removable jumper
located below the LCD display. When this jumper is in the lower position, standard sen-
sitivity is selected. When this jumper is in the upper position, high sensitivity is select-
ed. We recommend leaving the jumper in the lower position. However, in hot weather
(above 80° F) you may want to use the upper position to increase detection distances.
You may need to use a small tweezers to access the jumper. If you lose the jumper your
Cuddeback will still function properly with the sensitivity set to standard. If you are get-
ting false detections lower the sensitivity using the jumper or software menu.
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“Cuddeback is the WAY TO GO FOR GREAT
PICTURES when you can't be there.”
Rocky Retzer – Ridgway, PA
“Some of our pictures are so vivid that
people can't believe they were taken
with a scouting camera! Nice job
Cuddeback! ”
Jim Jager – Oskaloosa, IA
“This 13 point buck made for some nice
conversation....Thanks to Cuddeback we
have proof.”
Donnie McCullough – Odon, IN
“The Cuddeback took “the perfect picture”
of “the perfect 10” and for this I'll always
be joyful. Your product is truly outstanding
and boat loads of fun. Thanks.”
Chris Moore – Cedarburg, WI
Using Cuddeback without a Compact Flash card
When Cuddeback is used without a Compact Flash Card images are stored in
Cuddeback's internal image memory. Approximately 20 images can be saved. Image
resolution is reduced when Cuddeback is operated without a Compact Flash Card.
Images can be transferred from the internal image memory to a Compact Flash card.
Insert a Compact Flash card into Cuddeback and press until “DO NOT REMOVE
CARD” appears on the LCD display. The image files will automatically be copied from
internal memory to the Compact Flash card.
File System - FAT (FAT16) and FAT32
Personal Computers (PCs) and digital cameras will either use a FAT (also referred to as
FAT16) or a FAT32 file system on the Compact Flash Card. Cuddeback is compatible
with both file systems.
1) You should not have to worry about the file system unless you have problems with
a digital camera reading the card. If this happens format your Compact Flash
Card in the digital camera first and then install the card into your Cuddeback.
2) The default file system for the Cuddeback is FAT32. Cuddeback will format 64 MB
cards and higher as FAT32. Most new digital cameras will use the FAT32 file system.
3) Some digital cameras use the FAT or FAT16 file system. If you want to read
Cuddeback images with these cameras you should format the CF card in the digital
camera and not with the Cuddeback camera.
4) You can also format your CF cards with your PC. You can use either FAT or FAT32
formats. We recommend you use FAT32 unless you need to view your images on a
device that does not support FAT32.
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STEP 2 - TURNING CUDDEBACK ON
1) Slide the On/off Switch to the OFF position
(figure 4).
2)
Remove the Compact Flash Card if it is installed
(figure 5).
3) Install 4 brand new alkaline D cell batteries.
(figure 6).
We recommend Duracell or Energizer brand
batteries only! The red LED will light when
batteries are installed.
4) Slide switch to ON. Do not press any key at
this time.
5) In a few seconds the battery level will be
displayed (figure 7) 1 is weak, 4 is strong. In a
few seconds the date & time will be displayed
(figure 8).
6) Install the Compact Flash Card.
Figure 4
Figure 5
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M- motion sensor field
A- ambient sensor field
B- battery level field
T- temperature field
The A number is a 3 digit number that indicates the
amount of ambient light - 0 indicates dark and 255
indicates full light.
The B number is a 3 digit number that indicates the
condition of the batteries, the larger the number the
stronger the batteries. Range is 90 to about 140.
The T number is a 3 digit number that represents the
internal temperature of the electronics (figure 78).
DISPLAYING THE MODEL OF CUDDEBACK
Cuddeback model and version is displayed. The top
line of the display shows Cuddebacks model. The
bottom line shows the software version (figure 79).
Press to continue.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
How Cuddeback Saves Images
Images taken with your Cuddeback camera are
stored in Cuddeback's internal memory or on a
Compact Flash Card. Cuddeback does not include a
Compact Flash card. Cards are readily available from
most stores that sell digital cameras.
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B141T013
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Figure 78
Figure 79
TIP - Always remove the Compact Flash Card when remov-
ing or installing batteries. This will make it easier to remove
the battery plate and prevent damage to the card.
Figure 7
Figure 8
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11:13 AM
Battery
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TIP - Don't be afraid to press the keys to learn
Cuddeback operation. You can not damage your
Cuddeback by pressing keys. If you need to start
over slide the power switch to OFF, and then back to
ON to restart Cuddeback.

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When to format a Compact Flash Card
1) Format your card when you want to erase all
images, videos, events, and other files on the card.
2) If you experience problems with a Compact Flash
Card formatting the card will generally correct the
problem.
3) If you are using a card that was previously used in
some other product (camera, computer, etc.) you
should format the card before using it.
DIAGNOSTICS DISPLAY
Cuddeback can display diagnostic information that
can assist when troubleshooting Cuddeback. You
will seldom, if ever, need this information.
1) Press until [Utilities? C = Yes] is displayed.
(figure 77)
2) Press . The display will prompt [View
Quality].
3) Press numerous times until a series of num-
bers and letters are displayed. Those numbers are
described below.
4) Press again to cancel this display and
advance to the model display (described next).
The M number is a 3 digit number that will change
as activity is sensed. A reading around 125 indicates
no activity, readings above and below 125 indicates
activity.
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Utilities
C = Yes
Figure 77
How to install batteries into your Cuddeback
1.
Pull out
blue tab.
2.
Remove
metal plate.
4.
Replace metal plate.
Securing firmly behind
center and bottom lips.
1. Pull out blue tab.
2. Remove metal plate.
3. Push blue tab back in.
4. Remove batteries.
To remove batteries
Figure 6
3.
Insert
batteries.
5.
Push blue
tab back in.
➤
Center
Lip
Battery
orientation
➤
Bottom
Lip

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Figure 9
Enables/disables camera;
also used to view
information
Set key – sets date, time,
delays, etc.
Up key
Down key
General purpose key
What each key does!
used to change
settings, view
information
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STEP 3 - LEARN THE KEYPAD & DISPLAY
Cuddeback is programmed by using a 2 line LCD dis-
play and 5 keys. (Figure 9).
The KEY is used to enable or disable the camera
and to view information. The KEY is used to set
the date, time, delay and other settings. The KEY
& KEY are used to change settings or view
information. KEY is a general purpose key used
for various tasks.
Moving from One Menu to the Next
Press to change settings. Press again to
move to the next setting.
LEARN - To see how this works press multiple times.
Press to view information. Press again to
move to the next display.
LEARN - To see how this works press multiple times.
Figure 10
STEP 4 - (S KEY) IS FOR SETTING UP CUDDEBACK
is used to change Cuddeback's settings.
With each press of a different setting will be
displayed (Figure 10).
After you view or change the setting press to
view the next parameter.
1) Camera Delay.After taking a picture the camera
will wait this amount of time before arming itself
for the next picture.
Delay
01 min
6) If you want to record an image without waiting 20
seconds, press again to record the image
immediately.
7) When the image is complete you can press
to continue.
FORMATTING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD
Cuddeback will automatically format the Compact
Flash Card if required. However, you can also
manually format the card.
1) Press until [Utilities? C = Yes] is displayed.
2) Press . The display will prompt [View
Quality].
3) Press numerous times until [Format Card? C
= Yes] is displayed.
4) Press if you want to format the Compact
Flash Card. Press to continue without for-
matting the card.
5) The display will show [Confirm? C = Yes].
6) To confirm that you really want to format the card,
press again.
7) [Do not remove card] will be displayed while the
card is being formatted. When formatting is
complete the diagnostic display will appear
(described next).
TIP - Formatting will completely
erase all files from the Compact
Flash card and all IMAGES &
VIDEOS CAN NEVER BE
RECOVERED.
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a) If [Camera Delay] is not displayed on the
LCD, press numerous times until
[Camera Delay] is displayed (figure 11).
b) Press or to change the setting.
c) The range is 1 minute to 60 minutes.
2) Set Date (figure 12)
a) If [Set Date] is not displayed on the LCD,
press numerous times until [Set Date] is
displayed.
b) Press to advance the month.
c) Press to advance the day.
3) Set Year (figure 13)
a) If [Set Year] is not displayed on the LCD,
press (S) numerous times until [Set Year] is
displayed.
b) Press to reduce the year.
c) Press to advance the year.
4) Set Time (figure 14)
a) If [Set Time] is not displayed on the LCD,
press numerous times until [Set Time]
is displayed.
b) Press to advance the hour. The AM/PM
indicator will change to indicate an AM or
PM hour.
c) Press to advance the minutes.
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 14
Figure 13
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Set Year
2006
Set Time
11:16 AM
Set Date
4/05
Delay
01 min
MOTION / HEAT DETECTOR SENSITIVITY LEVEL
The sensitivity of Cuddeback's motion/heat sensor
can be changed.
1) Press numerous times until [Utilities? C =
Yes] is displayed.
2) Press [View Quality] is displayed.
3) Press [Sense Level] is displayed (figure 74).
4) Press or to change the setting. Select
one of the following settings.
a) Low
b) Standard
c) High. We recommend using this setting.
d) Auto will program Cuddeback to automatical-
ly change the sensitivity level for day or night
activity. This limits Cuddeback's detection
range to the distance of the camera's flash.
TIP - Detection performance
varies with air temperatures and
animal size. If you photograph
more small animals than you
would like, or see more blank
images, lower the sensitivity.
Blank images are typically caused
by very fast moving animals and
birds. Setting a sensitivity level of
low or standard will reduce these
occurrences. However, because a
digital image does not cost any-
thing, we recommend using the
high setting and allow for the few
blank images that may occur.
TAKING A PICTURE MANUALLY
You can manually take a picture with Cuddeback.
1) Press until [Utilities? C = Yes] is displayed.
2) Press . The display will prompt [View Quality].
3) Press two times. [Take Picture? C = Yes] is
displayed. (figure 75)
4) Press to take a picture. Press to continue
without taking a picture.
5) If you press the display will show [Pending]
and the red LED will flash. In about 20 seconds the
camera will record an image. (figure 76)
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Sense Leve
High
Figure 74
Take Pictu
C = Yes
Figure 75
Take Pictu
Pending
Figure 76

STEP 5 - KEY IS FOR CONTROLLING
CUDDEBACK
Press to view information and to set the
operating mode.
1) View Date and Time (figure 15) - Press
until the date/time is displayed on the LCD display.
2) View Images Saved - Press again. The LCD
will display [DO NOT REMOVE CARD] as the
Compact Flash Card is read. In a few seconds
the LCD will display the number of images saved
on the Compact Flash Card (figure 16).
3) Set the Camera Mode - Press again. One
of Cuddeback's 3 camera modes (Standby,
Test, and Live) will be displayed (figure 17).
Press or as needed to change the
camera mode.
a) Standby - Cuddeback will not trigger the camera.
b) Test Mode - The red LED will illuminate when
activity is sensed but the camera will not trigger.
c) Live Mode - Cuddeback will trigger the camera
when activity is sensed. The red LED will NOT
illuminate. About 45 seconds after [Live Mode]
is displayed the LCD will clear.
TIP - After Live Mode is displayed
there is a 45 second delay before
the motion sensor starts. This
gives you time to install the cover
and move out of the area without
triggering the camera.
After setting up Cuddeback, install
the cover and leave the area. You
can leave the Camera Mode in
Standby or Test and Cuddeback
will automatically arm itself within
12 minutes.
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
12
TestMode
Images
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Time Lapse
12 Hours
Figure 73
PROGRAMMING THE TIME LAPSE INTERVAL
The interval between images can be programmed
from 1 hour to 96 hours.
1) After you select a Capture Mode of Time Lapse or
Both, press . [Time Lapse Interval] will be
displayed.
(figure 73)
2) Press or to change the interval between
images.
3) When you have entered the correct time interval,
press to continue to the Time Lapse Start Hour.
PROGRAMMING THE TIME LAPSE START HOUR
You need to program the time of day you want the
time lapse image sequence to start. If you don't care
when the sequence starts, you can program the Start
Time to be Next Hour, which will begin the sequence
at the start of the next hour.
1) After you program the Time Lapse Interval press
. [Time Lapse Start Hour] will be displayed.
2) Press or to change the start hour. The
range is any hour of the day and Next Hour.
To begin the time lapse operation you must enter
Live Camera as described on page 12.

STEP 6 - ATTACHING CUDDEBACK TO A TREE
For best image quality install Cuddeback about 10
feet from the place animals are expected. Attach
Cuddeback to a suitable tree 3 to 4 feet above the
ground (figure 18).
There are four ways to attach Cuddeback to a tree.
1) Attach with the supplied Torx® screw (stored on
back of Cuddeback)(figure 19). You will need a
#25 Torx screwdriver (not supplied) (figure 20).
2) Use a cord or bungee (not supplied) in conjunc-
tion with the eyebolt (supplied) to secure
Cuddeback to a tree.
3) Use a tripod or other device (not supplied)
attached to the socket on the back of the camera.
The socket has standard 1/4-20 threads and is
compatible with most tripods.
4) Use Cuddeback Bear Safe (see page 51 for
details).
TIP - To determine the detection area you can enable TEST
MODE. Then walk slowly back and forth in front of the cam-
era. The red LED will illuminate when the camera senses
you. The camera will NOT trigger when in TEST MODE.
Cuddeback can sense and record images at distances of 50
feet or more. However, you will get the best image quality if
Cuddeback is set closer to the animals.
Figure 18
Figure 20
Figure 19
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TIP - We recommend using a
padlock (not included) to secure
the battery cover. This will assure
that nobody tampers with your
Cuddeback Digital Camera.
Capture Mode. This selects what type of action will
trigger an image. The options are Motion, Time
Lapse, Both.
➢ Motion - Cuddeback will activate the camera
when it senses an animal/person with its
motion/heat sensor. This is the setting you use
to photograph animals that travel past
Cuddeback
(figure 70).
➢ Time Lapse - Cuddeback will activate the cam-
era on a time lapse interval. In this mode the
motion/heat sensor is disabled. If an animal trav-
els past Cuddeback an image will NOT be taken
(figure 71).
➢ Both - Cuddeback will activate the camera when
it senses an animal and on the programmed
time lapse interval
(figure 72).
1) Press numerous times until [Camera
Setup? C = Yes] is displayed.
2) Press . [Capture Mode] will be displayed. On
the second line of the display the current mode
will displayed (Motion, TimeLpse, or Both).
3) Press or to change the setting.
If you enable time lapse photography you will then
need to program the Time Lapse Interval and Time
Lapse Start Time.
(Note - the next two setting will only appear if
Capture Mode is Time Lapse or Both).
LEARN - Press (UP) 3 times to see all the available settings
described above.
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Capture Mo
Both
Figure 72
Capture Mo
Motion
Figure 70
Capture Mo
TimeLpse
Figure 71

STEP 7 - CHECKING CUDDEBACK
To field-check Cuddeback, remove the cover and
press . A series of messages will be displayed.
Press until
[Images Saved] is displayed
(figure 21).
This is how many images are saved on
the card (or internal memory if you do not have a
card installed).
STEP 8 - Viewing Images
There are 4 ways to view the images that
Cuddeback has taken.
1) Replace the Compact Flash Card with a different
card. Take the original card home and view the
images on your computer or other device.
2) Attach a computer to Cuddeback's USB port
(described later in this section).
3) You can view images in the field or at home with
a TV attached to Cuddeback (described later in
this section).
4) You can view images in the field with a portable
field viewer or camera
(figure 22) .
Cuddeback videos can only be viewed with a
computer. You will need to copy the videos to
your computer to view them.
TIP - When checking Cuddeback the camera may activate
and take a picture of you. You can cancel this image by
pressing (C) when the message [Picture!] is on the display.
Figure 22
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Saved
26
Figure 21
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2) Press to display options.
3) Press numerous times until [View in Hi
Res?] is displayed.
4) Press to view the image in high resolution.
TIME LAPSE PHOTOGRAPHY
Cuddeback can automatically take an image every day,
at the time you specify. This can be used to take peri-
odic images of a construction project (building a
house), take images of a food plot growing, or any
other idea you may have.
To enable time lapse photography you need to pro-
gram 3 settings in Cuddeback.
First, you need to enable time lapse mode. This is
done in a menu called Capture Mode. If you only want
to take time lapse images you can disable
Cuddeback's motion triggered images. Or you can
program Cuddeback to take time lapse and motion
triggered images.
Second, you need to program the time between
images. This is called the Time Lapse Interval. The
range is 1 hour to 96 hours (4 days) in increments of
1 hour.
Third, you need to program the time of day you want
the time lapse sequence to begin. This is called the
Time Lapse Start Hour. The range is any hour of the
day and Next Hour.

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“Thanks Cuddeback for such a high
quality, easy camera to operate.”
Matt Brown – Custer, SD
“The Cuddeback is the best scouting
camera on the market and makes scout-
ing an area 10 times more exciting!”
John Scola – Hammonton, NJ
“I purchased my Cuddeback for myself
as a Christmas present.. I love it!!!
Flawless.”
Brian Thorpe – Columbus, IN
“...I have not seen photo quality like this
with any of the other digital scouting
cameras....”
Mike Zukovsky – Hannibal, NY
VIEWING IMAGES ON A TV FASTER
If you use a TV to view images in EZ Mode you will
notice that it takes a few seconds to display the
image. In Advanced Mode you can speed up the TV
by displaying the image in lower quality.
You can set the default view quality to Standard or
High. When High is selected Images will be displayed
in high quality. It will take several seconds to display
the image on the TV. When Standard is selected
images will be displayed in lower quality, but they will
be displayed very quickly. When images are viewed
on the TV in standard quality you can switch to high
quality to see a more detailed image.
Setting the Default View Quality
1) Press numerous times until [Utilities? C =
Yes] is displayed.
2) Press .
3) Press numerous times until [View Quality]
is displayed. (figure 68) or (figure 69)
4) Press or to change the setting.
Switching from Standard to High Quality when
Viewing an Image
If you are viewing an image on a TV attached to
Cuddeback in standard quality, you can switch the
viewing of that image to high quality.
1) Display the image on the TV as described on
page 16.
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TIP - Why would you want to do all
this? If your Cuddeback has taken a
lot of images you will find that it
takes a long time to view all the
images when High Quality viewing
is selected. If you select Standard
Quality viewing you will be able to
view the images much faster. Then,
when an image of importance is dis-
played you can switch that image to
High Quality to see more details.
Viewing Quality does NOT effect
how the images are saved on the
Compact Flash Card. Images are
always saved in high resolution.
This command only effects how the
images are displayed on a TV
attached to Cuddeback.
View Qual
High
Figure 68
View Qual
Standard
Figure 69

TO VIEW IMAGES WITH A PC ATTACHED TO
CUDDEBACK USB PORT
1) Attach your computer to Cuddeback with the
appropriate USB cable (not supplied)(figure 23).
Your computer must be using Windows XP.
2) Press until [Images Saved] appears
(figure 24).
3) Press or . [Viewing] will appear on the
display (figure 25).
4) Your computer should recognize Cuddeback and
bring up a window to display or copy the images.
We recommend copying the images to your com-
puter hard disk. Use the software on your com-
puter to view and print the images.
5) Press when you are finished.
TO VIEW IMAGES ON A TV/CAMCORDER
ATTACHED TO CUDDEBACK
TIP - To view images with this method you need a portable
TV or camcorder. Your TV or camcorder must have a VIDEO
IN connector. Connect the TV or camcorder to the
Cuddeback with a video cable. Cuddeback uses an RCA plug,
your TV will have its own style. Radio Shack can supply you
with the correct cable for your TV or camcorder. We recom-
mend you bring your Cuddeback with you to Radio Shack if
you elect to purchase a cable.
Figure 23
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Clear an Event
1) Display the event as described above.
2) Press to clear the event. While the event is
being cleared a progress counter will be dis-
played. You must wait until this is finished before
you can perform additional operations. Depending
upon the number of events saved it can take up to
45 seconds to clear an event.
Clear all Events
You can clear all the events in memory.
1) Press numerous times until [Events Saved]
is displayed.
2) Press , then press until [Clear All
Events?] is displayed.
3) Press and all events will be erased.
Save Events to Compact Flash Card
You can save all the events to the Compact Flash
Card. The file name is EVENT.TXT.
1) Press until [Events Saved] is displayed.
2) Press , then press until [Save All
Events?] is displayed.
3) Press and the events will be written to the
Compact Flash card.
TIP - All events are saved to a file
named EVENT.TXT. New events will
be continually added to the file.
Maximum file size is about 1 MB.
You can open this file with a text
editor (Notepad) or a spreadsheet
program (Excel). To erase this file
you must use your computer or the
Format Card command discussed
elsewhere in this manual. It is OK
to leave this file on the Compact
Flash Card.

1) Attach a TV or camcorder to the TV connector on
Cuddeback.
2) Press until [Images Saved] appears
(figure 24).
3) Press or . [Viewing] will appear on the
display (figure 25). An image will appear on
the TV.
4) View additional images by pressing or .
5) Press when you are finished viewing images.
To Erase an Image that is being Viewed on the TV
1) View an image with the TV as described above.
2) Press (C). The LCD will prompt [Clear Image C
= Yes] (figure 26).
3) To clear the image press .
4) To continue without clearing the image, press
, , or .
To Erase All Images on the Card
1) Press until [Images Saved] appears.
2) Press . The LCD will prompt [Clear All
Images C = Yes] (figure 27).
3) To clear all images press . The LCD will
prompt [Confirm? C = Yes] (figure 28).
4) To clear all images press . All images will
be cleared.
5) To continue without clearing the images, press
, , or .
Figure 24
Figure 27
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Saved
18
Viewing
Clear
C = Yes
Figure 25
Figure 26
All Ima
C = Yes
Confirm?
C = Yes
Figure 28
Setting the Event Delay
Event Delay is the amount of time Cuddeback will
wait after recording an event before it will record
another event.
1) Press numerous times until [Event Delay]
is displayed.(figure 64)
2) Press or to change the setting.
3) The range is 5 seconds to 60 minutes. The “sec”
or “min” indicates if the delay is in minutes or
seconds. However, the Event Delay can not be
set longer than the Camera Delay.
Viewing the Saved Events
1) Press numerous times until [Events Saved]
is displayed.
2) Press to view the first event.
3) An event will be displayed in this form:
a. Line 1 of display will show the [Event
number] (figure 65).
b. After a few seconds the date and time of the
event will be displayed. (figure 66)
4) To display the next event press .
5) To display the previous event press .
6) Pressing and holding or will advance
the displayed event by 10.
7) To return to the [Events Saved] display press
. (figure 67)
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Event Dela
30 sec
Figure 64
Event 11
1:04 AM
Figure 65
9/27
12:05P
Figure 66
Event Sav
11
Figure 67

TURNING CUDDEBACK ON AND OFF
To disarm Cuddeback and prevent it from taking pic-
tures, slide the On/off switch to the OFF position.
The date and time will be maintained.
To turn Cuddeback on slide the On/off switch to the
ON position (figure 29). If messages do not appear
on the LCD replace the D Cell batteries.
When you slide the On/off switch to OFF, there may
be a delay before Cuddeback turns off.
Viewing the Battery Level
When you start Cuddeback the display shows the
battery level of the 4 D Cell batteries. Battery level
reading is a number 1, 2, 3, or 4 (figure 30). Fully
charged batteries are 4, weak batteries are 1. Replace
your batteries when the reading is 1.
STORING CUDDEBACK
If you intend to store your Cuddeback for more than
a month or two, we recommend that you remove the
batteries to eliminate any chance of battery leakage.
Figure 29
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TIP - Batteries fail sooner in cold temperature. When tem-
peratures are below 30 degree Fahrenheit you may want to
replace the batteries when the battery level is 2.
Battery
4
Figure 30
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F) Lifetime Run Days. This is the number of days
the Cuddeback has been operating since the
camera was manufactured. (figure 61)
G) Lifetime Images. This is the number of
images the Cuddeback has taken since the
camera was manufactured. (figure 62)
H) Battery Level. This display shows the battery
level of the 4 D Cell batteries. Battery level
reading is a number 1, 2, 3, or 4. Fully charged
batteries are 4, weak batteries are 1. Replace
your batteries when the reading is 1. (figure 63)
EVENTS
An event is the date/time activity was sensed and is
saved in Cuddeback's electronic memory. (Events are
not the same as images). You can control the time
between events from 5 seconds to 60 minutes. You
can clear an individual event, clear all the saved
events, or write the events to the Compact Flash
Card. Cuddeback will store 475 events. When the
memory is full the oldest 25 events will be deleted to
make room for the new events.
TIP - In temperatures below 30 degree Fahrenheit you may
want to replace the batteries when the level is 2 because in cold
temperatures batteries fail sooner.
TIP - Because Cuddeback prints the date and time onto all
images you may find you do not need events. This is OK,
just ignore them. You do not need to clear them or set the
Event Delay.
Run Days
20
Figure 61
Lifetime Im
11
Figure 62
Battery
4
Figure 63

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LEARN - You should now have a good
understanding of Cuddeback operation
and be able to use Cuddeback in the
field. The remainder of this manual
describes advanced features that you
do not need to learn to begin using
Cuddeback. We recommend learning
the Advanced Mode only if you wish.
CUDDEBACK ADVANCED MODE
Advanced Mode enables the following additional
features you may find beneficial:
• Ability to turn the flash on or off
• Set the flash power
• Program Cuddeback to take videos
• Program the time of day Cuddeback will trigger
an image
• View a wealth of statistical data
• Enable event recording
• Enable password protection
• Write your name and phone number into
Cuddeback's memory
• Enable time lapse photography
• Enable Surveillance Mode (endless loop recording
of images)
To enable Advanced Mode
1) Remove the batteries from Cuddeback.
2) Install the batteries. Slide On/off switch ON
3) When the display prompts [E-Z Mode Change?]
immediately press (figure 31).
4) The display will prompt [ADV Mode] (figure 32).
Figure 31
ADV Mode
Figure 32
EZ Mode
Change?
1) Press until the date and time is displayed.
2) Press to view the first item, New Images.
3) Press again to view the next item, Free
Memory. Continue to press to view all
information listed here.
4) Press at any time to return to the date/time
display. (figure 56)
A) New Images. This is the number of images
taken since you last checked your Cuddeback
camera. This counter is incremented every
time Cuddeback triggers an image. This count
is automatically cleared every time Live
Camera Mode is activated. (figure 57)
B) Free Memory. This display shows the avail-
able space in megabytes that is available on
the Compact Flash Card. (figure 58)
C) Master Counter. This display is the number of
counts Cuddeback has detected. Maximum
number of counts is over 65,000. Pressing
(C) will clear the Master Counter to 0.
(figure 59)
D) Run Days. This is the number of days the
Cuddeback has been operating since the bat-
teries were installed. (figure 60)
E) Run Images. This is the number of images
the Cuddeback has taken since the batteries
were installed.
TIP - You can press (UP) to view this information as well.
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New Images
13
Figure 57
Free Memor
.7MB
Figure 58
6/28/06
1:34 AM
Figure 56
Master Cou
77
Figure 59
Run Days
14
Figure 60

To re-enable E-Z Mode
1) Remove the batteries from Cuddeback.
2) Install the batteries. Slide On/off switch to ON.
3) When the display prompts [ADV Mode Change?]
immediately press (figure 33).
4) The display will prompt [E-Z Mode] (figure 34).
The next sections describe how to use the additional
features that are available in Advanced Mode.
Advanced Mode must be enabled to view and set
these features.
TAKING VIDEOS
Cuddeback can be programmed to take videos when
an animal is detected.
Turning on the Video
1) Press numerous times until [Camera Setup?
C = Yes] is displayed.
2) Press .
3) Press numerous times until [Video Mode] is
displayed (figure 35).
4) Press or to change the setting.
5) Off - Video clips will not be recorded.
6) On - Video clips will be recorded during day and
night. When video is ON still images will still be
recorded.
TIP - When videos are enabled
Cuddeback will still take a still image.
TIP - Videos are a great way to see
what happens after the image is
taken and allows you to see if
another animal is with the animal
that triggered the camera.
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EZ Mode
Figure 34
Video Mode
On
Figure 35
ADV Mode
Change?
Figure 33
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SURVEILLANCE MODE
In normal operation Cuddeback will stop taking
images when the Compact Flash Card is full. In some
situations you may want to keep recording images
even if the card is full. We call this Surveillance
Mode. When surveillance mode is ON Cuddeback will
always take images. When the Compact Flash Card is
full, a few of the oldest images will be deleted to
make room for new images. This allows Cuddeback
to always save the most recent images.
1) Press numerous times until [Camera Setup?
C = Yes] is displayed.
2) Press .
3) Press numerous times until [Surveillance] is
displayed.
4) Press or to change the setting.
5) Off, surveillance mode is off and Cuddeback will
stop recording images when the Compact Flash
Card is full. (figure 55)
6) On, surveillance mode is on and Cuddeback will
record all images by deleting old images.
VIEW STATISTICAL DATA
Cuddeback records a variety of statistical data that
you may find interesting. Data such as how many
images have been taken, how many days you have
used your Cuddeback, and other information.
TIP - If you elect to use Surveillance
Mode we recommend a Compact
Flash Card of 256 MB or bigger.
This will assure you have a good
history of activity.
Surveillan
Off
Figure 55