Browning Recon Force Elite HP5 BTC-7E-HP5, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE MODEL BTC 7E HP5 ...

Page 2: ...ost of your time in the field We hope you enjoy scouting game for years to come with your new Browning Trail Camera Our customer service team is here to help you with any questions you may have operating or setting up your new trail camera Our representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm CST Toll Free Customer Service 1 888 618 4496 Customer Service email info browningtrailc...

Page 3: ...on the camera using the ON OFF switch STEP 2 Press the MODE button to enter the programming screen Select CAMERA SETUP and then set the time and date STEP 3 Return to the home screen Camera will countdown a 30 second delay and then by ready to capture images QUICK START GUIDE ...

Page 4: ...o Delay 9 Multi Shot Modes 10 Temperature Units Canera Name 11 Image Data Strip Motion Test 12 Motion Detection Battery Type Trigger Speed 13 Timelapse Settings 14 Delete Images IR Flash Power 15 Smart IR SD Management 16 Language Capture Timer HDR FW Upgrade 17 Image Retrieval 18 Timelapse Viewer 19 Field Installation 20 Warranty 21 Accessories 22 FCC 23 Camera Specifications SD Card Size Chart ...

Page 5: ...nded cards Your camera can operate on standard class 10 or higher SD cards ranging from 8 32 GB You can also use higher capacity SDXC cards ranging from 64 512GB Please see page 23 for a graph showing how many photos videos and timelapse segments can be stored on SDHC or SDXC cards from 8 32GB Based on your intended camera usage this table will help you determine what size SD card you need to use ...

Page 6: ...amera Diagram Camera Lens 2 Infrared LEDs PIR Sensor Microphone Light Sensor Aim LED Programming Buttons Color TFT Screen Mode Button Power Switch 12 Volt Ext Power Port Battery Eject Button SD Card Slot ...

Page 7: ...mpletely eject Slide the battery tray into the closed position 3 Install 8 AA Alkaline Lithium or Rechargeable batteries in the battery tray Make sure you install the batteries with the correct polarity following the markings on the battery tray For optimal performance we recommend using Browning branded batteries Energizer or Duracell Battery Eject Button ...

Page 8: ...lay countdown and battery life percentage The background will show a live image from the camera This can be used to help position the camera in the field The possible camera modes displayed are Trail Cam Video and Timelapse Plus When the delay counter counts down to 00 00 The camera is now ready to take a picture or video The battery life meter shows the percentage of charge left in your batteries...

Page 9: ...ress the MODE button once Select the CAMERA SETUP option by pressing the Enter E button Highlight the SETUP DATE TIME option and press the Enter button This will take you to the SET TIME AND DATE screen The month selection is highlighted Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select the correct month When finished setting the month press the RIGHT ARROW key to advance to set the correct day Continue throug...

Page 10: ... key when finished CAPTURE MODE OPTIONS TRAIL CAM This setting will take still pictures of game in daytime and nightime This is the setting most people use for trails and feeding areas TIMELAPSE This setting allows you to take timelapse PLUS images during the day In addition your camera will also take motion activated pictures during the day and night to make sure you do not miss any game activity...

Page 11: ... seconds 1 minute or 2 minute lengths NOTES To conserve battery power your night videos are limited to a maximum time of 20 seconds For example if your video length is set at 30 seconds your camera will take 30 second videos during the day and your night videos will be limited to 20 seconds Your video clips automatically record sound Make sure your computer s sound volume is turned up when playing...

Page 12: ...deos at 60 frames per second CAMERA SETUP VIDEO LENGTH PHOTO DELAY MULTI SHOT MODE TEMP UNITS Photo Delay To set PHOTO DELAY highlight the PHOTO DELAY option Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to make your selection DELAY OPTIONS 1 5 10 20 30 seconds 1 5 10 30 60 minutes Press the ENTER button to save selection The PHOTO DELAY option allows you to choose how much of a timeout there is between taking s...

Page 13: ...ra is triggered The default setting is 1 picture Your options are as follows SINGLE This is the default setting Your camera will only take 1 picture when triggered MULTI SHOT The selections available are 2 8 shots in this mode If you select 4 SHOT STANDARD your camera will take 4 pictures spaced 3 seconds apart RAPID FIRE This selection allows rapid image capture When triggered your will take 2 8 ...

Page 14: ...make your selection Press ENTER to save your selection CAMERA SETUP CAMERA NAME IMAGE DATA STRIP MOTION TEST DEFAULT SETTINGS Photo Delay You can add a custom name for your camera if needed To name your camera Highlight the CAMERA NAME option Use the UP and DOWN arrows to change the field Press the RIGHT ARROW button to move to the next letter When finished press the ENTER key to save your selecti...

Page 15: ...ed with a MOTION TEST feature This feature helps you aim the camera at your target area With the motion test turned on simply walk around in your target area When your presence is detected a red LED on the front of the camera will flash Select ON in the MOTION TEST option window Using the UP and DOWN arrows Press the ENTER button to confirm selection Make sure you turn OFF the MOTION TEST function...

Page 16: ...on of your camera We recommend the NORMAL setting for areas where game is moving more slowly such as feeding areas The FAST setting is normally used for monitoring trails Battery Type To achieve the most accurate battery level reading your camera can be adjusted to monitor either Alkaline Lithium or Rechargeable batteries The default setting is ALKALINE Press the ENTER button once and use the UP o...

Page 17: ...you may need to only take images for 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours before sundown Your available TIMELAPSE DURATION options are ALL DAY Camera takes images from sunrise to sunset 1 2 3 or 4 HOUR These durations limit the camera to take images either 1 2 3 or 4 hours after sunrise and 1 2 3 or 4 hours prior to sunset TIMELAPSE FREQUENCY Your trail camera can be set to take timelapse pictures a...

Page 18: ... all of the images on your SD card are erased This function also reformats your SD card It is a good idea to use the DELETE ALL function and reformat your SD card each time you install it in the camera for use Economy This is the most economical power setting Perfect for wooded areas and where game is within 70 ft of the camera Long Range This setting is perfect for pictures in open areas or where...

Page 19: ...the camera will erase the oldest pictures or videos on the SD card when the SD card becomes full This allows your camera to continue taking pictures if you can t get to the field to swap out SD cards If the SD Card Maangement feature is turned off when your SD card fills up the camera will not record any additional pictures or videos when triggered until you change out the SD card or delete the im...

Page 20: ...ight photos you could set the START time at 7pm and the ST0P time to 5am This would allow the camera to only capture photos and videos from 7pm until 5am The HDR function enhances the illumination of pictures taken at night especially in scenes with limited game movement HDR Firmware Upgrade This function allows you to upgrade the firmware in your trail camera If an update is available it will be ...

Page 21: ...PUTER Look for the SD card icon Double click on the SD card icon A folder named DCIM will appear Double click on the DCIM folder A new folder appears with called 100_BTCF Your pictures are in this folder Simply insert the SD card into the SD card slot on your desktop or laptop computer If your computer does not have an SD card slot you will need an SD card reader These are inexpensive and can be f...

Page 22: ...S you need to install the Browning Buck Watch Timelapse Viewer software This software will work on any PC running Windows XP or later versions The Buck Watch Timelapse Viewer can be downloaded from our website at www browningtrailcameras com and view the CUSTOMER SERVICE tab INSTALLING THE TIMELAPSE VIEWER SOFTWARE IS FOR VIEWING YOUR TIMELAPSE FILES YOUR COMPUTER ALREADY HAS PROGRAMS INSTALLED TO...

Page 23: ...ra and will secure your trail camera to trees large or small For optimal trail camera mounting we recommend using the Browning Trail Camera Tree Mount This mount has a locking gimbal that can position your trail camera at the optimal angle The back of your trail camera is also equipped with built in security cable loops These are perfect for using a locking steel cable or a 5 16 Python cable lock ...

Page 24: ... will be free from defects in workmanship and materials when operated in normal use and conditions This warranty will allow Browning Trail Cameras at its discretion to repair the product or replace it with a new or refurbished unit WARRANTY SERVICE In the event warranty service is needed contact Browning Trail Camera s customer service at 1 888 618 4496 Our knowledgeable agents can help troublesho...

Page 25: ...Accessories 21 We offer a full line of accessories for use with your new Browning Trail Camera AA BATTERIES STEEL SECURITY BOXES SD CARDS TREE MOUNTS ...

Page 26: ... 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 antenn...

Page 27: ...ng Modes Ba ery Requirements Moun ng Aux Power Input IR Detec on IR Flash Illumina on Cer fica ons Info printed on Picture Other features 1920x1080 up to 512GB Adjustable 0 1 0 7 Seconds 41 degrees S ll Video Timelapse Plus 8 AA Alkaline Lithium or Rechargeable Ba eries 1 nylon strap 6 long 12V Adjustable 60 100 PowerSave Long Range Fast Mo on FCC CE me date moonphase temp CamID SDcardManagements S...

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