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1. Lights up when the camera detects motion After you close camera door and are standing in front of the camera visibility of this light is indication that your camera is ON and working TIP Walk in front of the camera and look for the red light to illuminate when you are detected You can do this to verify your camera is pointing in the correct direction NEVER COVER THE RED LED LIGHT This LED LIGHT also doubles as the camera s light sensor which determines day or night operation NOTE This RED motion indicator LED will only illuminate for approx 3 minutes after the camera enters standy mode GREEN LIGHT next to PWR button inside camera Lights up when the camera is capturing and recording media on the SD Memory Card NOTE Do not remove SD Memory Card when the green light is illuminated or blinking this could cause you to lose all data on memory card NOTE The LCD menu will not wake up from Power Saving Mode while the Green Status Light is illuminated Wait until after Green Light turns off and then press the POWER BUTTON to wake up the LCD screen NUMBER OF FILES STORED ON SD CARD The initial main LCD screen displays number of files 0000 stored on the SD Memory Card and the battery life For example 0015 would indicate that any combination of fifteen photos videos and or time lapse videos are stored in the memory BATTERY LIFE Long battery life is one of the most important re2. this unit is designed for upright outdoor use DO NOT OPEN CASE HOUSING UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN PRODUCTS ENCLOSURE DO NOT REMOVE HOUSING COVER THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO PRIMOS CUSTOMER SERVICE Only use batteries as specified in this user manual and install according to correct polarization Failure to follow may result in leaking or exploding batteries damage to product fire or personal injury Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries Do not expose to extreme heat Do not leave product and or batteries exposed in direct sunlight inside a vehicle or other contained environment for a long period of time Only use accessories as recommended in this manual DO NOT install internal batteries and connect an external rechargeable battery at the same time Failure to follow this warning may result in premature battery drain leaking or exploding batteries damage to product fire or personal injury Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries TRUTH CAM Ultra Battery Case is designed for use with the 8 AA internal batteries and is excluded from this warning CARE amp CAUTION Transport and handle with care Do not strongly shake bump hit drop or otherwise cause impact to the product can result in product malfunction or damage to key components Additionally damage to the case could result in imperfections to water resistant properties Take extra care when ha
3. MODE SETTINGS amp 4 CAMERA FEATURES amp 6 7 Camera Is Ready To Use Standby 7 Auto Camera 7 Status Indication Lights 8 Number of Files Stored SD 8 Battery do e e di ewan eee Oe ee ee ee oie oe Smee 9 Formatting Clearing SD Memory 9 Viewing Retrieving 10 USB ss idem dare e sera d diui Inr NOR 11 External Power a Re oe RT RR irae Cee eee ss CR RC RR 11 IMAGE ers ues oc raer EUER nee PE DEUM Ead RES 12 CAMERA 5 13 OPERATING TIPS 2 gode od e ERE QC QE RR c e C hears eae D d ee ans 15 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 18 CUSTOMER SERVICE amp 19 BEFORE OPERATION INCLUDED PARTS 1 Truth Cam ULTRA 1 2 72 Tree Mounting Strap 1 Instruction Manual 1 4 Quick Reference Guide 1 NEEDED TO OPERATE 1 Eight 8 A
4. keep the Proof of Purchase to receive warranty protection Go online to www primos com registration and complete the Online Registration You have 1 month from date of purchase to register your TRUTH Cam online visit primos zendesk com for FAQ PDF manuals amp camera support Limitations This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed It does not cover 1 products which have been damaged by negligence misuse including but not limited to improper storage battery leakage and water damage caused by submersion accident or which have been modified or repaired by unauthorized persons 2 cracked or broken housing of units damaged by excess heat or impact force 3 damage caused by wild animals 4 the cost of shipping this product to the factory for service and its return to you Instructions In the event warranty service is needed please contact Primos Customer Service Service primos com call 1 800 523 2395 to obtain return information 1 Remove SD memory card and batteries from product and pack in well padded or highly protective box Primos Hunting will NOT be responsible for damage incurred in returning product for repair 2 Include Return Form and Proof of Purchase in with return 3 Send product prepaid to Bushnell Outdoor Products Attn Lab Repair 9200 Cody Overland Park KS 66214 19 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
5. 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 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 DISCLAIMERS Primos makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied by or concerning any content of these written materials or software or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein Primos reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication hardware or software without obligation or advance notice Warranty does not extend to any accessories used with the camera Primos is not respons
6. of the most highly rated products within the Game Camera category We appreciate the positive feedback as well as input on how to make our products even better This year we have made some major improvements to our TRUTH Cams All TRUTH Cam Ultras utilize sliding switches that make setting up simple as possible The NEW Early Detect has a 45 PIR sensor that picks up motion earlier so you don t miss what is walking in front of your camera HD Time Lapse images are saved as a 1280x960 video providing a turn key solution to seeing a days worth of images in just a few minutes Camera will record audio when in Video Mode We like you are always pushing to make our time afield more productive and fun The TRUTH Cam has all the features you want in a game camera that is Ultra Simple To Use It s VIDEO LENGTH 5s 10s VIDEO HI LETS VIDEO LO 20s 30s 60s Simply Set The Date amp Time Slide Switches To Desired Setting The Camera Will Automatially Enter Active Standby Mode After 15 seconds TABLE OF CONTENTS BEFORE OPERATION amp 4 3 3 5006065 2628 0e C ee eee 6 8806 NR 1 Needed To 1 Select SD Gard Size x xax dec RCRCRCNG AR CRCRC denne end ET c CR CR HR CR 2 CAMERA OPERATION dace kb ee Wo ee ee ee CA CC aa 3 Dale INL AID Qe ROCA Rp tel e i e Rr earns ees 3 Switch Settings
7. p 2240244 N E gt A 2 ce e y ete SeKTeuwwe 01 12 10 THU 18 F 10 59 35 P CAMERA IS READY TO USE AFTER SETTING DATE amp TIME and SIMPLY SLIDING SWITCHES TO DESIRED SETTING THE CAMERA WILL AUTOMATICALLY START A 15 SECOND COUNTDOWN After the countdown the camera is active standby mode and will record media according to the switch settings CAMERA FEATURES amp OPTIONS CAMERA IS READY TO USE STANDBY MODE When the camera is powered on the LCD menu screen will automatically turn on If menu is left inactive no settings changed or button pushed for 10 seconds menu screen will start counting down from 15 seconds until it reaches Standby Mode After the 15 second countdown the camera is active standby mode and ready to record media according to your switch settings The camera and LCD menu screen can be awakened by pressing the POWER button NOTE The POWER button only responds when the green LED light next to the Power button is not illuminated This indicates the camera is busy saving media to the SD Memory card and the camera cannot be awakened from Standby Mode until this process is complete AUTO CAMERA SENSITIVITY PIR Sensing This camera is equipped with auto adjusting Passive Infrared PIR Sensor There is no need to worry about adjusting any settings for different climates or situations PIR SENSOR STATUS INDICATION LIGHTS RED LIGHT on front of camera
8. A Alkaline Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries 2 One or more SD Memory Cards Camera will support up to 32GB SD or SDHC Cards NOTE If no SD Card is installed Add SD will display on the initial menu screen 3 SD Memory Card Reader or other device to download media from SD Memory Card to Computer Many computers have SD Memory Card slot built in SELECT SD CARD SIZE These charts allow you to see the approximate capacity of 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB amp 32GB SD Memory Cards This will help you decide which size SD Cards might be appropriate based on your desired camera mode Truth Cam Ultra 35 amp EL BLACKOUT SD Card Storage Capacity 2304x1728 900 KB 2200 4800 9600 19200 38400 1280x960 600 KB 3500 7000 14000 28000 56000 320x240 5 3 Short Videos 15s 1440 2880 5760 Time Lapse 1280x960 1 0 GB All Day Videos 2 4 8 16 32 per Day 10s Time Lapse Days Days Days Days Days Approximation photo video sizes are based on individual image details CAMERA OPERATION SETTING DATE amp TIME View Date or Time With camera LCD screen ON push A or Varrows to display date or time setting in the camera To Change Date or Time With Date or Time setting on the LCD screen press OK button to enter edit mode setting should start to blink UseA or V arrows to change the setting pressing OK button to save 81 g0 NOTE This Truth Cam Ultra is equipped with an internal backup battery that is ded
9. Day Power Consumption 12v 90mA 800mA with IR Power in Power Consumption SD Card Slot USB Jack 6V 12V DC Jack Operation Storage Temps Storage 10 F to 140 F Operation 20 F to 120 F Security Authentication FCC CE 14 OPERATION TIPS Learning to use your TRUTH Cam Visiting www primos com and watching our Instructional Video Clips is the easiest way to learn how to use your TRUTH Camera Troubleshooting or Questions Before calling customer service visit primos zendesk com to find troubleshooting tips frequently asked questions and answers as well as any updates Waking Up LCD Menu The POWER button only responds when the green LED light next to the Power button is not illuminated This indicates the camera is busy saving media to the SD Memory card and the camera cannot be awakened from Standby Mode until this process is complete Camera Mounting Direction The red status light illuminates when camera detects motion To verify your camera is pointing in the correct direction you can walk in front of the camera after it is setup and look for the red light to illuminate when you are detected the camera will take pictures videos when motion is detected according to your settings The Truth Cam 20 20 Mount makes mounting easier and allows photo capture from the angle of your choice versus relying on the tree Camera Mounting Height Generally 3ft from ground is normally good height to mount the ca
10. Security cable holes for added protection Double locking tabs fits up to 1 2 padlock Heavy duty 14 gauge steel construction PUT gt A gt NET YT a 5 cup Other Accessories 1 Padlock for door latch to prevent tampering camera settings or memory 2 Locking Security Cable to run through case and around tree Accepts 5 16 Master Lock Python Adjustable Locking Cable is convenient and highly recommended 3 TRUTH CAM Ultra Battery Case CUSTOMER SERVICE amp WARRANTY WARRANTY You MUST register your Truth Cam online within 30 days of receipt to receive the 1 Year warranty AND present a Proof of Purchase to receive warranty protection If neither of these are presentable we will not replace your item Up to 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Primos Hunting Primos warrants the TRUTH Cam to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and conditions for the time periods and terms as set forth below According to this Limited Warranty Primos will at its discretion a repair the production using new or refurbished parts or b replace the product with a new or refurbished product product that has been returned to its original specifications In the event of a defect these are the exclusive remedies available to the original consumer purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable Terms You must register your TRUTH Cam and
11. USB memory card reader to your computer USB PORTS At this time the USB port offers the following functions USB cable not included 1 PC CAMERA Power on camera and then plug USB cable from camera into the computer 2 USB DRIVER With camera power OFF plug USB cable from camera into the computer then power the camera ON In USB Driver mode you can review copy and delete the media files data stored on the SD Memory Card in the camera NOTE Keep rubber weather resistant cover plug in place when the port is not in use to avoid damage EXTERNAL POWER PORTS The Truth Cam Ultra comes standard with an external power port This is a DC JACK 2 0mm and will accept 12V power sources NOTE Keep rubber weather resistant cover plug in place when the port is not in use to avoid damage WARNING DO NOT install internal batteries and connect an external rechargeable battery at the same time Failure to follow this warning may result in premature battery drain leaking or 1 exploding batteries damage to product fire or personal injury Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries TRUTH CAM Ultra Battery Case is designed for use with the 8 AA internal batteries and is excluded from this warning TRUTH CAM Recommended Primos TRUTH CAM ULTRA Battery Case K Allows you to add up to 16 AA Batteries to your BATTERY CASE TRUTH Cam Ultra IMAGE STAMP E P 3 gt A lt
12. ible if you use the TRUTH Cam for illegal purposes Primos shall not be obligated to perform preventative maintenance installation deinstallation or maintenance The illustrations in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may not represent actual product exactly Online Support fisit www primos com for nstructional videos lease contact the Primos gt Service Team with any comments questions yroblems or return requests 601 879 9323 or email service primos com TRUTH CAN zu BBLACK OUT
13. icated to saving the date and time settings when the main AA cell batteries are removed SWITCH SETTINGS MODE SETTINGS amp DELAY 1 MODE SWITCH 1 2 Decide Which Capture Mode To Use SETTI N GS LG DELAY 5s 10s Photo Captures high HI or standard LO resolution photos with motion detection Your camera s photo capture resolution can be found in the Camera Specifications chart in the back of this manual Photo is the most popular capture VIDEO HI 15s VIDEO LO 20s 305 mode Media Saved JPEG Photos 60s Video Captures high or standard LO resolution video clips with motion detection Your camera s video capture resolution can be found in the Camera Specifications chart in the back of this manual Video mode is less popular night videos drain a lot of power resulting in shorter battery life Media Saved AVI Video Clips All Day Time Lapse Captures time lapse photography automatically all day and saves footage in a video file This mode has gained popularity for scouting further distances such as big open areas food plots fields etc where you will capture footage automatically whether there is motion or not However with the camera constantly taking pictures all day the battery life will be limited see Battery Life in manual Media Saved All Day AVI Videos All Day Time Lapse Day Photos Same as Time Lapse above but ALSO will simultaneously capture photos with default photo setting see below du
14. lt m 060 F CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Vendor Model Style 63014 63038 Camera Model Primos Truth Blackout Cam 35 4 Ultra Game AMP Camera Game Camera Shooting modes Photos Videos HD Time Lapse Time Lapse with PIR Day amp Night Photos Image sensor 1 3 MP Color CMOS Photo resolution settings Large 2304x1728 Small 1280x960 Photo burst settings 1 2 3 4 5 Video resolution settings 640x480 30fps 320x240 30fps Video length settings 5s 10s 15s 20s 30s 60s Sound Recording Video Mode Records Audio Time Lapse Video Resolu 1280x960 10fps tion Time Lapse interval set 10s 20s 30s 1m 5m 30m tings Field of View 55 ISO sensitivity Infrared Illumination 35 High 60 High Output IR Output IR Emitters Up Emitters Up to 408 to 35ft PIR Sensor Multi Zone PIR Sensitivity Auto 45 13 Vendor Model Style 63014 63038 Removable Memory up to 32 GB SD Card System requirements Windows 2000 XP Vista Windows Win7 or Win 8 USB port System requirements Mac OS X 10 3 or later Mac USB port Display 1 1 Character LCD User Interface Sliding Switches Image Stamp Burst Count Moon Phase Temperature 12 Hour US Time AM PM Date Day of the Week Memory SD Memory up to 32 GB card size not included Adjustable Webbing Strap with Buckle Power requirements 8xAA Batteries not in cluded 6 12V in Standby Current lt 0 25 mA lt mAh
15. mera but depends on type of game and ground terrain The Truth Cam 20 20 Mount makes mounting easier and allows photo capture from the angle of your choice versus relying on the tree Blurry Images Primos takes pride in the quality of images captured by the Truth Cam However this is an outdoor product that will be constantly exposed to different changing conditions that can affect the quality level Blurry images typically result from objects causing interference between the camera and the intended focal point game too close brush trees etc Blurry images may also be the result of direct sunlight fog condensation dew water droplets snow ice dirt dust or other debris on the camera lens Carefully cleaning the camera lens window making sure there are no scratches and or placing the camera in a different location may solve this type of problem Blurry Image Quality Motion Primos takes pride in the quality of images captured by the Primos has improved the ANTI BLUR for this product however there is currently no way to eliminate the potential of photos with blur caused by game moving motion too quickly We have optimized the Truth9Cam to limit the number of motion blurred images and provide as many clear quality photos as possible Dark or Light Image Quality Primos takes pride in the quality of images captured by the Truth Cam As daylight transitions back and forth between light and dark the camera change
16. ndling or using product in places with sand and dust Sand dust and foreign substances exposed to product especially in extreme proportions may result in poor speaker quality damage to the external jacks or internal components and could cause malfunction of the product If exposed to any of these elements please carefully wipe off completely before continued use MODIFICATION WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty of this equipment OPERATING TEMPERATURE Recommended storage temperature range 10 F to 140 F Recommended operating temperature range 20 F to 120 F WARNING To avoid possible product damage and or injury NEVER INSTALL DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES in the product at the same time Failure to follow may result in leaking or exploding batteries damage to product fire or personal injury Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries QUESTIONS Feel free to contact Primos Customer Service Team with any comments questions problems or return requests Call 601 879 9323 or e mail service primos com INTRODUCTION P E Thank you for choosing a Primos TRUTH9 Cam Ultra we know you have choices and we appreciate you choosing us Our goal at Primos is to provide products for hunters that are reliable and Simple to Use This past year we have been honored by getting so much feedback from you our customers The TRUTH Cams are some
17. pRIMOS Qe PHOTO MODES TRUTHC CAM zd e Video Mode Records Audio HD TIME LAPSE 1 All Day Time Lapse Photos A PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE Additional Information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at www primos com Doc Number 2014 Primos Hunting 601 879 9323 35 EL_001 CLEANING CAMERA Do not use window or any chemical cleaner to clean any part of the camera especially the LED array as it will remove camo black coating on the filter Only use water dampened cloth and wipe gently DO NOT COVER UP PIR LED LIGHT ON THE FRONT OF THE CAMERA HOUSING This light also detects light conditions for camera exposure Use this light to verify PIR sensor activity after installing on tree After 3 minutes in active state the camera will no longer illuminate this LED for ultimate stealth during operation IMPORTANT For your protection please carefully read these warnings precautions and safety operating instructions completely before operating this product Follow these instructions closely and keep this manual for future reference WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or product damage failure Do not expose unit with the battery door open to rain moisture dripping or splashing Do not open or close the battery door with wet hand Completely wipe off water on unit and door before opening Do not lay product on moist ground or submerge in water
18. quirements for convenient and enjoyable game camera use There are several variables that will determine the battery life including type of batteries temperature outside recording settings frequency of camera activity etc Colder temperatures more advanced settings night photos and high photo frequency low camera delay will result in shorter battery life Different brands of batteries may also perform better than others so please experiment to find what works best for you NOTE Capturing video clips and time lapse videos uses more power and will result in shorter battery life then capture motion detected photos EXAMPLES Camera in standby mode with limited record activity may produce up to 1 year battery life Camera with a lot of day activity in mild climate may produce tens of thousands of photos on one set of AA batteries Time Lapse 10s Interval mode may only result in 5 to 7 day battery life using 8 AA batteries and 10 to 14 day battery life for Time Lapse 20s Interval mode Setting the camera for video mode can greatly lower the battery life if videos are captured at night when iR LEDs are illuminated If night video capture is required setting the video length for 5 or 10 seconds is recommended to maximize battery life FORMATTING CLEANING SD MEMORY CARD If SD Memory Card has been used in any other devices we recommend formatting before use in the Truth Cam We also recommend reformatting the card every time the card i
19. ring Day or Night when motion is detected This mode allows the long range surveillance but also with the convenience of quickly seeing what walking directly in front of the camera without having to watch the entire day time lapse video However with the camera constantly taking pictures all day the battery life will be limited Default Photo Setting Photo Lo 3 Burst Delay according to Delay setting Media Saved All Day AVI Video and JPEG Photos 4 SWITCH SETTINGS MODE SETTINGS amp DELAY CONT 2 SETTING SWITCH The sliding switches are color coded to match the SETTINGS with the corresponding MODE setting VIDEO LENGTH 10s VIDEO HI 15s VIDEO LO 20s 303 Photo Burst Number of pictures taken each time motion is detected triggering event Video Length The length seconds of each video clip recorded each time motion is detected triggering event Time Lapse Interval The pre set amount of time Seconds or minutes you desire between each time lapse photo Short intervals offer more constant surveillance but your AVI video file will be larger Longer intervals will reduce the video file size and save battery life 5 SWITCH SETTINGS MODE SETTINGS amp DELAY CONT 3 DELAY SWITCH The pre set amount of time you desire between photo amp video recordings The delay switch setting also applies to delay between photo recordings in Time Lapse Photo mode 41529 A 4 A m
20. s cleared of pictures It only takes a few seconds and can avoid inconvenient corruption and compatibility issues that can result in loss of game pictures Formatting The SD Card Erases All images and Data NOTE Primos recommends formatting all SD media on a computer after media has been copied to the computer and no longer needed on the SD media This removes all corrupted files or data artifacts that can cause potential media recording issues To Proceed With Formatting 1 Hold A and V arrow buttons together for 2 seconds 2 Format is complete when the display shows photo video count 0000 CAUTION NO WARNING IS DISPLAYED WHEN HOLDING DOWN BOTH ARROW BUTTONS IN FORMATTING SD CARD PROCESS THIS DELETES ALL PHOTOS VIDEOS AND ANY OTHER DATA ON THE SD CARD 9 VIEWING RETRIEVING MEDIA Explore the methods for viewing recorded media on your camera SD Memory Card 1 Remove SD Memory Card from slot in camera 2 Replace with separate clean SD Card if you want camera to continue work How To View Images Videos 1 View images videos with SD Card directly in computer If available you can view images videos by inserting SD Card directly in SD memory card reader slot in computer Oza o 2 View images videos with SD Card by attaching external USB memory card reader to your computer gt If your computer doesn t an SD Card reader built in you can a p view images videos by attaching
21. s settings to optimize the picture some lighter or darker photos may be captured during the camera transition process this should be a limited amount of photos with the optimization of our software Also please try to avoid setting up the camera in situations where the sunlight will shine directly into camera lens With any photo capturing taking pictures directly into sunlight produces less than desirable results Empty Photos False Triggers If there are a large number of photos taken with no game present in the frame first make sure your camera is mounted the correct height and in the right direction If there are limited random photos with no game present the following scenarios are most likely 1 an animal ran through the picture extremely fast or 2 a smaller animal bird is around the camera sensor but is not in the camera field of view or 3 the sunlight or heat in combination with moving elements trees brush shadows is causing a false trigger The first two scenarios are hard to prevent but the sunlight heat should not cause many false triggers as the camera has been optimized to sense and distinguish for correct triggering To prevent potential false triggers try not to setup the camera directly in the sunlight Camera Doesn t Save Photos Video The SD Memory Card may be locked Please look closely at the card and make sure the card is in the unlocked position If photos videos are still not saved by camera ac
22. tivity the SD Memory Card may be corrupt or damaged You can try to reformat the card on a computer and try it again or simply try replacing it with a different new SD Memory Card Storing Camera Do not store in extreme heat cold moist or humid conditions Remove batteries when storing for periods for longer than one week without use Inside Camera Operation The camera is designed for outdoor use It is ok to test the camera indoors for operation but please note the indoor lighting and reflection may not be optimal for correct photo exposure and video recording Watching All Day Time Lapse Videos Time Lapse recordings are meant to be saved as an all day video file one video file per day However with interruptions sometimes a few video files can be saved per day Regardless the video is saved in a standard AVI video format which can played in almost all video players The most common video player is Windows Media Player If using Windows Media Player you may enjoy the ability to speed up or slow down the video playback To do this with the video file open in playback mode Hight Click on Video Select Enchancements Select Play Speed Settings If you want more advanced playback features feel free to visit www primos com for other video player recommendations RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES TRUTH CAM GRE een BOX e Designed to protect the TRUTH CAM Ultra Series e Attachment holes for 3 8 lag bolts e 1 2
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