BROWNING BTC-5DCL Strike Force Pro DCL Trail Camera Instruction Manual

BTC-5DCL Strike Force Pro DCL Trail Camera
Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Browning Trail Camera. Our trail cameras are constructed of the finest workmanship and materials available. As hunters ourselves, we have designed our products to help you get the most out of your time in the field. We hope you enjoy the scouting games 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 about operating or setting up your new trail camera. Our representatives are available Monday through  Friday from 9 am to 5 pm CST. Toll-Free Customer Service:
1.888.618.4496
Customer Service email: info@browningtraileams.com

QUICK START GUIDE

STEP 1
Press the battery tray eject button to release the battery tray.
The tray will eject about Ir2 Insert6 AA Alkaline Batteries and an SD card into the camera.

STEP 2
Using the control pad, set the time and date.

STEP 3
Press the MODE button once. The camera will countdown a 10-second delay and then be ready to capture images.

Getting Started

Package contents:
1- Trail Camera
1- 6′ Tree Strap
1- Instruction Manual

SD Cord Selection

Install a good-quality memory card.
The best brands of SD cards are Browning branded cards, Sandisk or Kingston branded cards.
Your camera can operate on standard class 10 or higher SD cards ranging from 4-32 GB . You can also use higher capacity SDXC cards ranging from 64-512GB.
Please see page 21 for a graph showing how many photos, videos, and timelapse segments can be stored on SD cards from 4-32GB.
Based on your intended camera usage, this table will help you determine what size SD card you need to use in your camera.

Gamera Diagram

Battery Installation

Release the battery tray by pressing the Battery first button. The battery tray will eject about 1/2.[o completely remove the battery tray, simply pull the troy with a bit of force.
Install 6 AA Alkaline or Lithium batteries in the battery tray. Make sure you install the batteries with the correct polarity, following the markings on the battery trey. For optimal performance, we recommend using Browning branded batteries, Energizer, or Duracell.

Main Screen

Turn the camera’s power on by sliding the power switch to the ON position.

The main screen displays the tamer operation mode, pictures or videos taken, pictures or videos possible on the SD card, camera delay countdown, and battery life percentage.  The background will show a live image from the tamer. This can be used to help position the camera in the field
The battery life meter shows the percentage of charge left in your batteries.
When the delay counter counts down to 00.00. The camera is now ready to take pictures or video
To playback images or videos on the SD card on the color screen, simply press the RIGHT arrow key while the Main Screen is displayed.
four first images or videos will be displayed on screen. The RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys will advance forward or reverse through the SD card contents. Press the MODE button  to exit the preview mode.

Time and Date

To Set the time and date:

From the HOME screen, press the MODE button once. The SETUP screen will display showing your available camera settings options. ‘the DATE option will be highlighted
Press the 0K button to highlight the month Using the UP or DOWN arrows, select the current month,  Press the RIGHT arrow key to set the current day  Using the UP or  DOWN arrows to set the torrent day.
Pressing the RIGHT arrow key will highlight the current year setting.
Use the UP and pQwN arrows to select the correct year.
Once finished, press the 0K button.
Press the DOWN arrow to highlight the TIE setting.
Using the arrow keypad, set the current time and date. Make sure to set the correct AM/PM option s well. Pres 0K to save.

Capture Mode

To set the camera’s capture Mode, use the DOWN arrow to highlight the MODE option.

Select the operation mode for your camera. Press OK when finished.

CAPTURE MODE OPTIONS.

CAPTURE MODE OPTIONS.| This setting will take still pictures of the game in the daytime and night. This is the setting most  people use for trails and feeding areas
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TIM ELAPSE
PLUS| This setting allows you to take timelapse images during the day. In addition, your camera will lso take motion-activated pictures during the day and night, to make sure you do not miss any game activity.
VIDEO| This setting will take HD video lips of games in daytime and night.

Capture Delay

The capture delay sets the “timeout” in between motion-activated images or videos. Highlight the (APTURE DELAY option and use the RIGHT or LEFT Buttons to select the delay.

Capture Delay options are 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 60 seconds and 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 minutes.

Picture Size

To select the Picture Size, highlight the PICTURE SIZE. Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow keys to make your selection OPTIONS.
LOW 4MP
MEDIUM IMP
HIGH I6MP
ULTRA 26MP
TIP. A 4MP picture size works for almost any application. You can store more 44 images on an SD card as well.

Multishot lodes

To program the MULTISHOT mode, use the DOWN arrow button to highlight the Multishot option. Use the RIGHT or LEFT buttons to highlight a Multishot option.

Your Browning rail camera can take multiple shots each time the camera is triggered. The default setting is l picture. four options are as follows:

MULTI SHOT OFF| This is the default setting. Your camera will only take l picture when triggered.
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MULTI SHOT
STANDARD| The selections available are 28 shots in this mode. lf you select 8 5H01 5I4NARD, your camera will take 8 pictures, spaced 2 seconds apart.
RAPID FIRE| This selection allows rapid image capture. When triggered, your camera will take 28 RAPID FIRE shots, with only 0.3 seconds between pictures. four available options re 2,3,4,5,6,1, or 8 RAPID FIRE shots.

Video Quality

VIDEO RESOLUTION
The video options for your Browning trail camera is as follows:

HIGH Full 1080p @ 30fps
ULTRA Full 1080p @ 60fps

Video Length

VIDEO LENGTH
You can select the length of your video dip as well in the VIDEO LENGTH window. Your options are; 5, I0, 20, 30 seconds, I-minute, or 2-minute lengths.
NOTES.
To serve battery poet, or might video are limited to a maximum time et 20 seconds? For example, if your video length is set at 3 seconds, your time will toke 30-second videos during the day, and the end of your night videos will be limited to 20 Seconds.

Smart IR Video

Smart IR Video is a feature that will allow a daytime video clip to keep recording as long as the camera detects movement during filming. If the deer stands still in front of the camera and the camera does not detect movement, the camera will end the video clip. The maximum record time for a video clip using this feature is 2 minutes.
To enable Smart IR Video, press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons to turn the feature ON.

Adjustable IR Flash

You can adjust the IR LED power in night photos to your specific application.

POWER SAVE| This is the most economical power setting.
Perfect for wooded areas, and where the game is within 70 ft. of the camera.
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LONG RANGE| This setting is perfect for pictures in open areas, or where the game may be out to distances of 130 ft.
FAST MOTION| This model has a very fast exposure time.
Perfect for trails and where the game may be moving fast.

Timelapse Settings

Your Browning Trail Camera has the ability to function as a timelapse camera. This is useful if you want to view the entire activity in a given area such as a large field.

TIME LAPSE FREQUENCY
Your trail camera tan is set to take timelapse pictures at the following frequencies. 5, 10, 20, 30, 60 seconds,1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 minutes.
TIME-LAPSE DURATION
The timelapse duration can be set as well for the cameras. The timelapse duration controls how many hours per day the camera captures time-lapse images
In some locations, you may want to take timelapse images all day, while in other locations 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.
• 2,3 0r 4 HOUR These Durations limit the camera to taking images either 2, 3 or 4 hours after sunrise and 23 or 4 hours prior to sunset.

NOTE: Your trail camera learns the length of a day and constantly adjusts the 2,3 or 4-hour duration modes automatically.

Temperature Units

Your temperature units can be displayed on the picture’s info bar in Fahrenheit or Celsius. To change the selection, Press the RIGHT ARROW key to make your selection.

Info Strip

Your trail camera has an information bar that is printed at the bottom of each photo taken. This info strip shows the following information: time, date, moon phase, temperature, and camera ID. This option can be turned on or off, using the RIGHT or LEFT ARROW buttons.

SD Card Management

By turning the SD Card Management feature ON, 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 cannot get to the field to swap out a full SD card.
If the SD Card Management 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 images.

Motion Test

Your trail camera is equipped 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. Simply press the OK button, the red LED will flash when motion is detected. Make sure you turn OFF the MOTION TEST function before leaving the camera in the field by pressing the OK button to stop the test.

Camera Name

You can add a custom name for your camera if needed. To name your camera, Press the OK button once. This will highlight the first character in the camera name. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to change the field. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to move to the next letter. Your available characters are Capital -Z, 0-9 or a blank space. When finished, press the OK button to save your selection.

The following options can be changed by pressing the OK button to highlight the option and changing the selection using the RIGHT or LEFT arrows.
Remember to press the OK button to save your selection. Press the DOWN button to move to each new option to set below.

Default Settings

This selection returns your camera back to the factory default selections for each setting.

Delete All

By selecting DELETE ALL, 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.

Software Upgrade

The software upgrade function allows you to upgrade your software. If a software upgrade is available for your camera, it will be posted on our website, along with detailed instructions for upgrading at: www. browningtrailcameras.com/customer-service

Image Retrieval

The most popular way to review the images on your SD card is to review the images on your home computer.The pictures can be viewed on both PC and Mac computers.
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 found at your local sporting goods or electronics store.
After your SD card is inserted into your computer, navigate to START/MY COMPUTER/. 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 lOO_BTCF.
Your pictures are in this folder.
Your images and videos can also be viewed directly on your camera’s color screen. See page 4 for details.

Field Installation

Your camera has a built-in adjustable tree mount bracket. After securing the camera to a tree, loosen the tension knob on the side of the camera. Position the camera at the correct angle, and re-tighten the tension knob.
We recommend mounting your new trail camera at a height of approximately 3 feet off the ground.
For best results, use the MOTION TEST feature after mounting the camera. This ensures the camera is pointed at the correct location.
The adjustable steel mounting bracket 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 (not included).

Timelapse Viewer Installation

THE TIMELAPSE VIEWER SOFTWARE IS FOR VIEWING YOUR TIMELAPSE FILES. YOUR COMPUTER ALREADY HAS PROGRAMS INSTALLED TO VIEW
STILL PICTURES AND VIDEOS CLIPS.

In order to playback your TIMELAPSE FILES, you need to install the Browning Buck Watch Timelapse Viewer software. This software will work on any PC running Windows  XP or a later version. The Buck Watch Timelapse Viewer can be downloaded from our website at: www.browningtrailcameras.com/Buckwatch.

IMPORTANT: Once you have loaded the Buck Watch viewer on your computer, a full set of operating instructions is available by clicking on the HELP icon in the viewer window.

Accessories

We offer a full line of accessories for use with your new Browning Trail Camera.

Warranty

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Browning Trail Camera warranty covers your trail camera for one year. We warrant that your camera 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 limitations:
This warranty does not cover cameras that have been:

1. Neglected or abused (including, but not limited to water damage caused by submersion, battery leakage, or improper storage).
2. Modifications or repairs by unauthorized agents.
3. Damaged cameras that have cracked or broken outer cases due to excessive impact, heat, or mishandling.
4. Damages caused by wild animals.

WARRANTY SERVICE
In the event warranty service is needed, contact Browning Trail Cameras customer service at 1.888.618.4496. Our knowledgeable agents can help troubleshoot any issues with your trail camera. In the event your camera needs to be returned for service, our agents will provide the needed information. You will also need your original receipt or proof of purchase for warranty service. You are responsible for the packaging and shipping cost of your camera unit to our warranty center.

FCC 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. 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.
  Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Camera Specifications

SD Cord Selection

A number of pictures, videos, or timelapse segments can be stored on each size SD cord.
The actual pictureconuts may vary.

| 8GB| 16GB| 32GB
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PHOTOS| | |
26MP| 620| 1240| 2480
16MP| 950| 1900| 3600
lamp| 1500| 3000| 6000
4MP| 3800| 7600| 20000
VIDEOS (20 Seconds)| | |
Ultra Resolution| 75| 150| 300
High Resolution| 150| 300| 600
TIM ELAPSE| | |
All Day @ 1 Min. interval Is| 16 days| 32 days| 64 days

Manufactured and Distributed by:
Prometheus Group, LLC P.0. Box 130100
Birmingham, Alabama 35213-0100
1-888-618-4496
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