Tasco Digital Camera 119256CW User Manual

Trail Camera  
Instruction Manual  
Model #: 119256CW  
03-13  
 
Page Index  
Introduction  
5
6-7  
8
9
9
Parts & Controls Guide  
Battery and SD Card Installation  
About the Setup Menu  
Using the Setup Menu  
SETUP MENU REFERENCE TABLE  
Camera Operation  
10-11  
12  
Mount the Camera  
12  
12  
13  
13  
Power on the Camera  
Test the Coverage Area  
Secure the Camera  
Viewing the Photos and Videos  
Glossary  
Technical Specifications  
Troubleshooting/FAQ  
14  
15  
16  
17-20  
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IMPORTANT NOTE  
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the best trail cameras on the  
market! Tasco is very proud of these cameras and we are sure you will  
be pleased with yours as well. We appreciate your business and want to  
earn your trust. Please refer to the notes below and the instructions in  
this manual to ensure that you are completely satisfied with this product.  
If your Tasco Trail Cam does not seem to be functioning properly  
or if you are having photo/video quality issues, please check the  
Troubleshooting/FAQ section on pages 17-20.  
Problems are often due to something simple that was overlooked, or  
require only changing one setting to solve.  
If your problem continues after trying the solutions in the  
Troubleshooting/FAQ section, please call Tasco Customer Service at  
(800) 423-3537. In Canada, call (800) 361-5702.  
Tasco recommends using 4 Energizer® Lithium AA batteries in this Trail  
Cam to obtain maximum battery life.  
Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries  
Do not mix battery types-use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline.  
Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.  
Tasco recommends using SanDisk® SD and SDHC Cards  
(up to 32GB capacity) in this Trail Cam.  
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INTRODUCTION  
Congratulations on your purchase of a Tasco Digital Trail Camera. This  
camera is designed to record animal activity in the outdoors with its still  
image and movie modes and weatherproof, rugged construction. Your  
trail cam features a compact, portable size and an extra long battery life.  
Main Features:  
1.3 MP digital sensor  
Compact Size (120mm*94mm*46mm)  
Long Battery Life (Up to 6 months)  
Trigger Time=1.3 seconds or less  
Automatic IR Filter  
LCD Display  
15 Night Vision LEDs  
Adjustable Photo Delay: 5~ 59 second ,1~ 10mins (default 10S)  
Multiple Shot Mode (3 images per trigger)  
640*480 at 30 FPS Videos  
Supports up to 32 GB SD Card  
Date, Time & Moon Phase Imprint  
Auto Exposure  
Auto White Balance  
Power Supply: 4 AA batteries (lithium or alkaline)  
Mounting Socket for Standard Tripods  
Weatherproof  
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Parts and Controls Guide  
PIR Motion  
Sensor  
Camera  
Lens  
Padlock  
Hole  
Infrared  
LED Array  
Tripod  
Socket  
Front of Camera  
PIR  
Indicator  
(Setup  
Mode  
Light  
Sensor  
Only  
IR LED Array Detail  
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Parts and Controls Guide  
USB Port  
LCD  
Display  
Power  
Switch  
SD Card  
Slot  
Battery  
Compartment  
Control Panel  
(Front Unlatched & Opened)  
Control Panel Detail  
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BATTERY and SD CARD INSTALLATION  
YourTasco DigitalTrail Camera is designed to operate using 4 AA batteries.  
We recommend using Lithium (for longest life) or Alkaline batteries.  
NOTE: Always set the power switch to the OFF position when installing or  
removing batteries.  
Please make sure the batteries are inserted correctly, as indicated inside  
the battery compartment. Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-) will damage  
the camera.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Do not mix battery types-use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline.  
Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.  
Memory  
Your Digital Trail Camera has a memory card slot, to accept SD cards up to  
32GB max. capacity (sold separately).  
Inserting an SD card  
Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position whenever adding  
or removing memory.  
Insert an SD card into the card slot completely and oriented correctly  
as shown by the icon above the slot (label up, contacts facing down  
and notched corner on the right).  
To remove the SD memory card, depress the SD card and pull out  
the card gently.  
Using a new, blank SD card is recommended. If the SD card has been used  
in another device, please make sure to format using the Format option in  
the Trail Cam’s Setup menu before you set the camera to capture photos/  
videos. New cards are ready to use straight from the package.  
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ABOUT THE SETUP MENU  
Slide the power switch to the On position. You’ll seeWAITon the display,  
then the setup menu screen. Before you start using the camera, you’ll no  
doubt want to set the date/time so they are imprinted correctly on your  
photos, and maybe change the trigger delay time and image resolution  
to your preferences. This is done by editing the settings of an item listed  
in the Setup Menu.  
To enter the Setup Menu at any time, press the SETUP button (to left of  
the power switch).  
USING THE SETUP MENU  
The Setup Menu has 5 different items, which appear on a list in the left  
frame of the display. Here’s how to edit (change) the setting of a menu  
item:  
1. Select the menu item you want to edit by pressing the UP or DOWN  
button until the item is blinking. Note: you can see the current/  
default setting for each item (without changing it) in the main center  
frame as you move up and down the list of items.  
2. Press the OK button.  
3. You can now select the setting you prefer for the selected item by  
pressing the UP or DOWN button (do not hold the button down). The  
setting displayed in the center frame will blink until you press OK to  
confirm it is the setting you want to save.  
4. To exit the Setup menu at any time, simply press the Setup button.  
SETUP MENU DISPLAY  
Battery Level  
CURRENT  
SELECTED  
SETTING OF  
MENU  
SELECTED ITEM  
ITEM  
Indicates Photo (1P or 3P) or Movie Mode  
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The following table lists all of the menu items, their available settings,  
and a description of their functions:  
Menu Item  
Description/Operation  
Settings  
(Bold=default)  
Date  
set year, month, Press OK and use the UP/DOWN  
and day  
keys (to change the setting), then  
press OK again to go to the next  
date parameter and repeat, to  
set the current year, month, and  
day. Press OK after setting the  
day to move on and set the Time  
(next item)  
Time  
set hour and  
minute  
Press OK and use the UP/DOWN  
keys (to change the setting) then  
OK again ( to move to the next  
field) to set the current hour (24-  
hr format only, “00”=midnight,  
“12”=noon) and minute.  
Delay  
set minutes (0-  
10) or seconds  
(5-59)  
Default delay  
time= 10 sec.  
Selects the length of time that  
the camera will “waituntil it  
responds to any additional  
triggers from the PIR after an  
animal is first detected and  
remains within the sensor’s  
range. During this user set  
“ignore triggersinterval, the  
camera will not capture photos/  
videos. This prevents the card  
from filling up with too many  
redundant images. Settings  
begin with 10 second default  
time. Press OK, set the delay time  
in minutes (if desired), press OK  
and set the delay in seconds.  
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Menu Item  
Mode  
Description/Operation  
Settings  
(Bold=default)  
1.3M/3M (with  
Mode set to  
1P or 3P for  
photos),  
5-60 Sec (in  
Movie (video)  
mode  
Select “Modeand press OK. Use  
UP/DOWN to select 1P (single  
photo), 3P (burst of 3 photos), or  
Movie (video mode). Press OK.  
Use UP/DOWN to set LO (1.3 MP)  
or HI (3 MP) still photo resolution  
(High resolution provides better  
quality photos, low resolution  
allows you to store more photos  
on the SD card), or video length  
from 5-60 sec. (if video mode was  
selected).  
Format  
FO/NO,  
Y/N  
Deletes (erases) all files stored  
on a card to prepare it for reuse.  
Always format a card that has  
been previously used in other  
devices. Caution! Make sure you  
have downloaded and backed  
up any files on the card that you  
want to preserve first! Press UP to  
select “FO, press OK, then select  
“Y(Yes) and press OK again to  
confirm you want to format the  
card. The extra step and “No”  
defaults help prevent accidental  
erasure of all your photos/videos.  
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When you’ve finished using the Setup Menu, and are ready to return the  
camera to normal operating mode, so it will begin to capture photos or  
videos for you, simply press the Setup button. After you exit the Setup  
Menu, the display will go blank and the camera is in “sleep” mode. About  
30 seconds later, the camera will begin taking photos or videos when  
triggered, at intervals determined by the trigger delay time setting.  
Once your camera has been setup, you are ready to begin using it to  
capture photos of activity in the area you choose to locate it. Just follow  
these steps:  
CAMERA OPERATION  
1. Mount the Camera  
It is recommended that you mount the camera about 4 or 5 feet (1.2~1.5  
meters) off the ground, with the camera pointed at a slight downward  
angle. It’s best to avoid mounting the camera facing east or west as the  
rising and setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed  
images. Clear branches and other debris away from the front of the  
camera so as not to block the camera lens or PIR sensor.  
To mount the camera in place, insert the strap through the strap slots on  
the rear housing. Wrap the strap around the mounting surface. Secure  
the strap and tighten the buckle in order to secure the camera.  
Make sure that both door latches are securely locked in place, to ensure  
proper weather resistance.  
2. Power On the Camera  
The camera will be in “sleep” status after it has been powered on. When  
the PIR sensor is triggered, it will start to take photos immediately after  
the delay time (as set) has passed.  
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CAMERA OPERATION (continued)  
3. Test the Coverage Area  
One of the Trail Camera’s most useful features is the ability to test the  
coverage area.  
After mounting the camera, open the front housing and slide  
the Power switch to the “ON” position. Press the SETUP button if  
necessary to enter the Setup Menu.  
The PIR indicator light below the lens will blink when you have  
entered the coverage area.  
Adjust the camera position as needed and repeat the test until the  
desired coverage area is achieved.  
Press the SETUP button again when you are finished using the test  
mode-the camera will be “sleeping” and waiting for the PIR sensor  
to trigger the first photo or video capture.  
Maximum PIR sensor range is approx. 30 ft.  
4. Secure the Camera  
A standard padlock may be used in the camera’s lock hole to secure it  
and prevent theft.  
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VIEWING THE PHOTOS and VIDEOS  
After your camera has been operating for awhile, you will of course want  
to review the photos and/or videos it has been capturing. This can be  
done by either of two methods, according to your preference or the  
availability of accessory equipment:  
Using an SD Card Reader  
1. Push the SD card in slightly to release it then pull it out gently.  
2. Put the SD card into any of the widely available SD card readers  
(either a dedicated SD card reader or “multi-card reader” that  
features slots for several different memory cards, including SD cards.  
3. Follow the card reader supplier’s directions to view or download the  
photo and/or video files on the SD card.  
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer via USB  
1. Slide the Power switch to the “ON” position, then press the SETUP  
button.  
2. Connect your camera’s USB port (left side near the display with  
camera unlatched and open) to a PC or Mac computer with a USB  
cable (not included, available at most electronics/computer retailers)  
that has aMini-B”USB plug on one end (camera) and aStandard-A”  
USB plug at the other end (computer).  
3. The PC will recognize the camera as an external storage device,  
using the “USB Mass Storage” standard (no driver installation  
necessary-not compatible with Windows 98 or earlier). The PC will  
display a new disk symbol under “My Computer” or in Windows  
Explorer (Macs-new disk appears on the desktop), and you will see a  
dialog window on your desktop with several options to view, move,  
or copy the photo and video files that are stored on the SD card.  
The camera’s LCD will display “STO, meaning the camera is in mass  
storage mode.  
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GLOSSARY  
PIR (Passive Infrared Sensor): Senses motion like a typical security motion  
detector. Requires infrared energy (heat) in addition to motion to trigger  
the sensor to help limit detection to live subjects (rather than leaves, etc).  
Camera Delay: Time elapsed between photos while events are sensed  
and recorded. You should set this based on wildlife activity in the area.  
Moon Phase: The trail cams have a feature which imprints a moon phase  
stamp on each photo for reference.  
IR Flash: Also called IR LED Array. This is a “night vision” feature, which  
emits a burst of infrared light, invisible to the human eye. Especially  
useful for night photos when a visible flash may be undesirable.  
Battery Life: Time that camera will function in the field. Dependent on  
ambient temperature, number of images taken and number of times the  
IR flash fires. When the battery voltage drops below 4.5v, the IR flash stops  
firing. When battery voltage is below 3.5v, the camera stops working.  
Single/Multi-Image Modes: The number of pictures the camera takes  
per PIR trigger (still photo capture mode only).  
1P: A single image is captured for each PIR trigger  
3P: A three image sequence captured for each PIR trigger  
FULL: When the SD card’s memory capacity is full, the LCD display  
indicates “FULL”  
Mass Storage: Connect the camera with a USB cable to a computer,  
press the “SETUP” button, and the computer can access the contents of  
the SD card. The camera is automatically recognized as anexternal drive,  
without the need to install special drivers. (Win 98 and older operating  
systems are not supported. Mac OSX is also compatible-the camera will  
appear on your desktop as an external storage device or “disk”).  
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Technical Specifications  
Model Number  
119256CW  
Image Sensor Type  
Sensor Resolution  
1/4 Inch CMOS  
1.3 Megapixels  
Effective Focal Length  
Lens Aperture  
IR Filter  
7.6 mm  
f/2.0  
Automatic IR Filter  
LCD (menu screen)  
Display  
PIR Sensor  
Yes  
Trigger Speed  
Number of IR LED  
1.3 seconds or less  
15 LEDs  
Max Night Vision Lighting Distance 30 feet  
Storage  
SD Card, up to 32 GB Capacity  
PIR Indicator  
Yes (Setup mode only)  
5~ 59 second, 1~ 10mins (default 10S)  
LO (1.3 MP) or HI (3 MP*)  
Yes-3 photos  
Adjustable Delay Time Range  
Selectable Image Resolution  
Multiple Image Mode  
Movie: AVI 640 x 480 pixels @ 30 fps (5-60  
seconds).  
Video Resolution  
File Format (Image/Video)  
Date/Time Imprint  
Moon Phase Imprint  
Exposure  
JPEG/AVI  
Yes  
Yes  
Auto  
Auto  
White Balance Mode  
Power Supply  
4 AA Cell batteries (alkaline or lithium)  
Yes  
Water Resistant  
*3MP resolution via software interpolation  
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Troubleshooting / FAQ  
Battery life is shorter than expected  
1.  
Battery life will vary with operating temperature and the number  
of images taken over time. Typically, the trail cam will be able to  
capture several thousand images before the batteries die.  
Check to make sure you have used new alkaline or lithium  
batteries. Tasco recommends using 4 Energizer® Lithium AA  
batteries in this Trail Cam to obtain maximum battery life.  
Make sure that the power switch was turned to theONposition  
and that the camera was not left in Setup mode while in the field.  
Make sure that you are using a good quality name brand SD card  
in your camera. Tasco recommends SanDisk® brand SD Cards  
up to 32GB. Our experience indicates that poor quality SD cards  
can sometimes reduce your trail cam battery life.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Camera stops taking images or won’t take images  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Please make sure that the SD card is not full. If the card is full, the  
camera will stop taking images.  
Check the batteries to make sure that they are new alkaline or  
lithium AA batteries. See note above about short battery life.  
Make sure that the camera power switch is in the “ON” position  
and not in the “OFFposition or in Setup mode.  
Make sure that you are using a good quality SD card in your  
camera. Tasco recommends SanDisk® SD Cards up to 32GB.  
If the SD card has its write protect switch in the lock position, the  
camera will not take images.  
If you have used an SD card in another device before inserting  
it in your trail cam , you might want to try formatting the card  
using the “Format” parameter in Setup mode (make sure you  
have backed up any important files first, as formatting will erase  
all previous files). In some cases, other devices may change the  
formatting of the SD card so that it will not work properly with  
the trail cam .  
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Troubleshooting / FAQ  
Camera won’t power up  
1.  
Make sure that you have installed all 4 batteries in the battery  
compartment. Tasco recommends using 4 Energizer® Lithium  
AA batteries in this trail cam .  
2.  
Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly, observing  
proper polarity. Always place the negative (flat) end of each  
battery in contact with the spring tab side of its slot inside the  
camera.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Do not mix battery types-use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline.  
Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.  
Still Photo and/or Video Quality Problems  
1. Night photos or videos appear too dark  
a. Try using a set of new batteries. The flash will stop operating  
near the end of the battery life.  
b. You will get the best results when the subject is within the  
ideal flash range, no farther than 30’ from the camera. Subjects  
may appear too dark at greater distances.  
c. Please note that when the still photo mode is set to“3P, or with  
very short Delay time settings, some images may appear darker  
than others due to the quick response and rapid retriggering  
of the camera, allowing less time for the flash to fully recharge  
before firing again.  
2. Daytime photos or videos appear too dark  
a. Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other  
light sources during the day, as this may cause the auto exposure  
to produce darker results.  
3. Night photos or videos appear too bright  
a. You will get the best results when the subject is within the  
ideal flash range, no closer than 10’ (3m) from the camera.  
Subjects may appear too light at closer distances.  
4. Daytime photos or videos appear too bright  
a. Make sure that the camera is not aimed at the sun or other  
light sources during the day.  
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Troubleshooting / FAQ  
5. Photos with streaked subject  
a. In some cases with low lighting conditions and fast moving  
subjects, the 3 MP resolution setting (“HI”) may not perform as  
well as the 1.3 MP setting (“LO”).  
b. If you have multiple images where fast moving subjects  
produce streaks on the photo, try the “LO” resolution setting  
instead.  
6. Red , green or blue color cast  
a. Under certain lighting conditions, the sensor can become  
confused resulting in poor color images.  
b. If this is seen on a consistent basis, then the sensor may need  
servicing. Please contact Tasco customer service.  
7. Short video clips—not recording to the length set  
a. Check to make sure that the SD card is not full.  
b. Make sure that the camera has good batteries in it. Near the  
end of the battery life, the camera may choose to record shorter  
video clips to conserve power.  
Photos Do Not Capture Subject of Interest  
1.  
Try to set your camera up in an area where there is not a heat  
source in the camera’s line of sight.  
2.  
In some cases, setting the camera near water will make the  
camera take images with no subject in them. Try aiming the  
camera over ground.  
3.  
4.  
Try to avoid setting the camera up on small trees that are prone  
to being moved by strong winds.  
Remove any limbs which are right in front of the camera lens.  
PIR Sensor LED Flashes/Doesn’t Flash  
1.  
When the camera is in the “Setup” mode, the PIR Indicator LED  
on the front of the camera will flash when it senses motion. This  
is for setup purposes only and will help the user aim the camera.  
During use, the LED will not flash when the camera takes an  
image. This is to help keep the camera hidden from game.  
2.  
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Troubleshooting / FAQ  
Camera won’t retain settings  
1.  
Make sure that you have been saving the changes to any parameter  
settings that you made while in Setup mode, by pressing “OK”  
after changing the setting. If you don’t save your new setting after  
changing it, the camera will continue to use the original default  
setting for that parameter.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Do not mix battery types-use ALL lithium or ALL alkaline.  
Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.  
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TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
Your Tasco® 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  
Tasco Authorized Service Department.  
Any return made under this warranty must be accompanied by the items listed below:  
1. A check/money order in the amount of $10.00 to cover the cost of postage and handling  
2. Name and address for product return  
3. An explanation of the defect  
4. Proof of Date Purchased  
5. Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton, to prevent damage in transit,  
with return postage prepaid to the address listed below:  
IN U.S.A. Send To:  
Tasco  
IN CANADA Send To:  
Tasco  
Attn.: Repairs  
Attn.: Repairs  
9200 Cody  
Overland Park, Kansas 66214  
25A East Pearce Street, Unit 1  
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 2M9  
For products purchased outside the United States or Canada please contact your local dealer for applicable  
warranty information. In Europe you may also contact Tasco at:  
Tasco Germany GmbH  
European Service Centre  
Mathias-Brüggen-Str. 80  
D-50827 Köln  
GERMANY  
Tel: +49 221 995568-0  
Fax: +49 221 995568-20  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights.  
You may have other rights which vary from country to country.  
©2013 B.O.P.  
Specifications and designs are subject to change without  
any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.  
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FCC Compliance Statement:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class  
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed  
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not  
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The device does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should  
only be made by an Authorized Tasco repair center. Unauthorized repairs or  
modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and will  
void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15  
regulations.  
The shielded interface cable which is provided must be used with the  
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to  
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
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For further questions or additional information please contact:  
Tasco  
9200 Cody, Overland Park, Kansas 66214  
(800) 423-3537 • www.tasco.com  
©2013 B.O.P.  
 

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