BROWNING BTC-7E-HP5 Recon Force Elite Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
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BROWNING BTC-7E-HP5 Recon Force Elite

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QUICK START GUIDE

STEP

Insert 8 AA Alkaline Batteries and an SD card into the camera. Power 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.

Getting Started

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

SD Card 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 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 n your intended camera usage, this table will help you determine what size SD card you need to use in your camera.

Camera Diagram

Battery Installation

Release the battery tray by pressing the Battery Eject button. The tray will eject about 1/2”. With a slight pull, the battery tray will completely eject.
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.
Slide the battery tray into the closed position.

Battery Eject Button

Main Screen

Turn the camera’s power on by sliding the power switch to the ON position.
The main screen displays the camera operation mode, pictures or videos taken, 100% 102/1500 pictures or videos possible on
the SD card, resolution, multi shot count, camera delay 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.
The battery indicator changes to EXT when an external battery is plugged into the external power port.

Set Time and Date

To set the time and date:
From the HOME screen, press 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 through all settings in this manner until the correct time and date appear.
Press the ENTER button once after you have made your selection for AM/PM. This will lock in your settings and return you to the CAMERA SETUP SCREEN.

Operation Mode

To set the camera’s capture Mode, Highlight the OPERATION MODE option in the SETUP MENU, and press ENTER.

Using the UP or DOWN arrow keys, select the operation mode for your camera. Press the ENTER 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 PLUS

This setting allows you to take timelapse 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.
This setting will take Full HD video clips of game in daytime and nightime .

VIDEO

This setting will take Full HD video clips of game in daytime and nightime .

Photo Quality

To set the PHOTO QUALITY, highlight the PHOTO QUALITY option and press ENTER . Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to make your selection.

OPTIONS :
LOW 4 MP, MEDIUM 8 MP, HIGH 12 MP, ULTRA 24 MP Press ENTER button to save.

Video Length

You can select the length of your video clip as well in the VIDEO LENGTH window. Your options are: 5, 10, 20, 30 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 back video clips.

Video Quality

Photo Delay

To set PHOTO DELAY, highlight PHOTO DELAY the PHOTO DELAY option. Use the MULTI SHOT MODE UP and DOWN arrow keys to make TEMP UNITS 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 still pictures or videos.

Multi Shot Mode

To program the MULTI SHOT mode, highlight the MULTI SHOT MODE option. Make your selection using the UP and DOWN arrows. Press the ENTER button to save your selection.

Your Browning Trail Camera can take multiple shots each time the camera is triggered. The default setting is 1 picture. Your options are as follows:

SINGLET

his is the default setting. Your camera will only take 1 picture when triggered.

MULTI SELECTION

The selections available are 2-8 shots in this mode. If you select 4-SHOT STANDARD, your camera will take 4 pictures, spaced 3seconds apart.

RAPID FIRE
This selection allows rapid image capture. When triggered, your will take 2-8 RAPID FIRE shots, with only 0.3 seconds between pictures. Your available options are 2, 3,4,5,6,7 or 8 RAPID FIRE shots.

Temperature Units

Your temperature units can be displayed on the picture’s info bar in Fahrenheit or Celsius. TEMP UNITS To change the selection, Press the ENTER button once, and then use the UP OR DOWN arrows to make your selection. Press ENTER to save your selection.

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 selection.
Your available characters are Capital A-Z, 0-9 or a blank space.

Image Data Strip

Your trail camera has an IMAGE DATA STRIP information bar that is printed MOTION TEST at the bottom of each photo taken. This info strip shows the following information: Temperature, moon phase, date, time and camera ID. This option can be turned on or off, using the ENTER to unlock the feature, UP and DOWN arrow button to change, ENTER to lock in selection.

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.

TIMELAPSE FREQUENCY
Your trail camera can be set to take timelapse pictures at the following frequencies: 5, 10, 20, 30 seconds, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 minutes.
TIMELAPSE PERIOD
The timelapse duration can be set as well for the cameras. The timelapse duration controls how many hours per day the camera captures timelapse 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:

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* ALL DAY Camera takes images from sunrise to sunset.
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- 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.

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

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.

The following options can be changed by highlighting the menu option and changing the selection using the UP and DOWN arrows. Remember to press the ENTER button to save your selection.

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.

IR Flash Range

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

Economy

This is the most economical power setting. Perfect for wooded areas, and where game is within 70 ft. of the camera.
Long Rang e

This setting is perfect for pictures in open areas, or where game may be out to distances of 130 ft.
Fast Motion

This setting is perfect for areas where game is moving quickly

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 5 minutes.
To enable Smart IR Video, press the ENTER button once, the NO option will flash. Press the UP button once, the NO will change to YES. Press the ENTER button once to lock your selection.

SD 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 can’t get to the field to swap out SD cards.
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.

Timelapse Viewer Installation

INSTALLING 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 later versions. The Buck Watch Timelapse Viewer can be downloaded www.browningtrailcameras.com, and view the CUSTOMER SERVICE tab.
IMPORTANT : Once you have loaded the Buck Watch viewer on your computer, a full set of operation instruction is available by clicking on the HELP icon in the viewer

Field Installation

We recommend mounting your new trail camera at a height of approximately 3 feet off the ground.
The heavy duty 1” nylon strap threads through the strap mounting loops in the back of the camera 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 (not included).

Accessories

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

AA BATTERIES

STEEL SECURITY BOXES

SD CARDS

TREE MOUNTS

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 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 intererence 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.

Shielded cables with ferrite must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.

Camera Specifications

PHOTOS	YES	Eﬀec�ve Pixels	1920×1080
Ultra	24 MP	Removable Memory	up to 512GB
High	12 MP	Trigger Time	Adjustable 0.1 –

SD card selection

Number of pictures, videos or timelapse segments that can be stored on each size SD card. Actual picture counts may vary.

| 8GB| 16GB| 32GB| 64GB
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PHOTOS| | | |
24 MP| 900| 1800| 3600| 7000
12 MP| 1600| 3200| 6000| 12000
8 MP| 2250| 4500| 9000| 18000
4 MP| 4500| 9000| 18000| 36000
VIDEOS (20 Seconds)| | | |
Ultra Resolu�on| 64| 120| 240| 480
High Resolu�on| 126| 240| 480| 960
TIMELAPSE| | | |
All Day @ 1 Min. intervals| 16 days| 32 days| 64 days| 128 days