Wildgame INNOVATIONS Encounter 2.0 Cellular Trail Camera Owner’s Manual

Wildgame INNOVATIONS Encounter 2.0 Cellular Trail Camera

Package Includes

• adjustable strap
• high power antenna

**Download the HuntSmart”App

**

Starting the On-Boarding Process

Make sure the device is powered off when you start the process. From the “Cameras” tab in the footer navigation, locate the “Add Camera” icon (looks like a mini QR code). This will open the QR cOde scanner.

Scanning the QR Code

You must giue HuntSmart permission to use your camera for the QR scanner to operate properly. Unlock and open the door of the camera to scan the QR code and begin the on-boarding. If you’re having trouble using the QR code, tap the CANNOT FIND QR CODE text at the bottom of the screen. From here. select your camera model from the deuice list, and enter the IMElnumber found on the label inside the door.

Choose Your Settings

• First, give the deuice a name, then continue onto the next screen to choose your settings. Your camera has 3 primary image transmission modes:
• Scheduled time slots: choose between 1-5 times a day where pictures will be  transmitted to the HuntSmart” app.
• Each detection: the camera will transmit immediately after taking a photo (WARNING: this mode consumes a lot of power.
• AA batteries not recommended for this mode). No transmission: the camera will never send its photos.
• In this mode, the camera will check in with HuntSmart” euery 24hours to report its status. In addition, there are several other settings to choose from:
• Capture Delay: The pause beforethe next picture is taken. Choose2,5, 15,30 seconds, or 1 minute, 5 minutes. Manage Storage:
• Choose what happens to your image files after they are  transmitted. “Save to Card” mode keeps the files on your
• SD card until you manually delete them and your camera will stop capturing new images once your card is full. “DUR mode” will retain the original files until the card is ful,
• it will then replace the oldest files as the camera continues to capture.
• “Delete after upload” will immediately remoue the photos from the SD card. Information bar: uncheck this box to remoue the date and time information Ouerlay from the
• bottom of each image. Photo Burst: Number of images captured per motion detection.
• Each photo will be taken 1 second apart. Reduce Blur:
• This affects nights photo exposure. Aduanced mode reduces the blur of animals in motion, but also reduces the overall image brightness.
• Operating hours: “Day Only” mode will only capture ful-color day images. “Night Only” will only capture black-and-white night images illuminated by infrared LEDs.
• Press the “Continue” button to confirm your settings. After that, use the map on the next screen to select the intended location of your camera. This will be used to calculate the moon phase date.

Powering the Camera

After that, the camera will be ready to be on-boarded. Unlatch the door and insert a brand new or freshly reformatted SD card into the slot on the side of the camera. Follow the SD card direction indicatedon the camera. To power the device, insert8 new AA batteries or connect a 12/ external battery using the DC jack on the bottom of the device. If you’re using AA batteries, make sure that they are inserted facing the proper direction according to the markings on the camera. Slide the On-Off switch to On. The power LED should begin flashing green immediately and begin its check-in sequence. Each indicator LED will blink in sequence until all3 are steadily lit green. Ihis indicates a successtul connection. If one of the lights turns red, use this guide to help diagnose the issue:

Red Power LED : indicates low battery or no SD card. Turn the device off and ensure that the SD card is fullyy inserted in the right direction. Then turn it back on. Format the SD card or try a different one.
Green Power LED, and Red Signal LED: indicates no SIM card, weak cell signal, or no data plan. The camera may haue difficulties on-boarding and transmitting photos in this location. Consider relocating for better pertormance Turn the device off arnd ensure that the SlM card is fully inserted in the right direction. Then turn it back on. Green Power LED, Green Signal LED, and Red Profile LED: indicates that no account was found. Ifyouare getting this error, please contact customer support Pressing the PAIR button will force the camera to take an image and immediately upload it, regardless of the transmission settings you’ve chosen. This function can help verify that your camera will function properly at its current location and ensure that it’s mounted properly.

Recommended SD Cards : For best results, use a Wildgame Innovations SD card or class 4 or higher SDHC card up to 32 GB. Do not use SDXC. Using a card with larger than 32GB capacity will result in an error message on the camera screen which states ERR SD. This will lock the camera until you use a 32GB or smaller card. A micro-SD card will lock the camera and not allow you to take photos.
Formatting an SD Card: To format the SD card button using your device, hold the PAIR button while turning the camera on. The indicator LEDs will briefly flash red while the card is being formatted. Please be aware that this action will remove all files stored on the SD card. After the format is complete, the camera will begin a check-in. Please make sure that the lock switch on the left side of your SD card is in the unlock position before inserting into the camera. Not doing so will result in not getting any pictures.

On-Boarding the Camera

If the camera is successfully onboarded, you will see the following Screen in the application. Once the process is complete, the signal LEDs will turn off and the camera will be ready to take pictures. For the first 3 minutes after on-boarding. the status LED will flash for euery picture taken. After that time, the camera LEDs will stop firing so it can stealthily take pictures without alerting game.

If the on-boarding fails, the signal and status LEDs will turn off, but you will not see the above message in HuntSmartTH, The camera will take pictures in this state, but it will not broadcast them to HuntSmart Turn the device off and turn it back on to re-attempt on-boarding

Step 7: Select an App & Transmission Plan
Now that you’re paired to the device you can select the HuntSmart app subscription plan you prefer. This is your cloud data storage where cell images will transfer through to your mobile device. This extra storage can also house images from any SD card and use aduanced artificial intelligence technology to analyze your images. Upgrade your plan to unlock features such as Species Recognition, Buck Scoring. additional cloud storage and more.

Next, select the cellular data transmission plan you’d like for this specific camera. Cel plans are specific to each camera and regulate the amount of images you’ll receive from it. Each cell camera requires its own indiuidual cell plan. You can upgrade change or discontinue each plan monthly with no contract or commitments. Cellular Data Image Transmission Plans can be billed monthly or annually. There is a price break for each plan when paying annually.

Changing the Settings

It you want to change the settings of the your camera, the quickest way is to power off the deuice, make your desired changes in HuntSmart”, and then power the deuice on again. The camera will retrieve the updated settings from the senuer during startup and apply them to the device. If you wish to change your settings remotely, the camera won’t apply the changes until the next transmission time (if the device is in Scheduled Time Slots or Each Transmission mode) or during its daily status check-in (if the device is in No Transmission mode).

Mounting the Camera

When mounting toa tree, first remoue the clip from one end of the strap so you can slide the strap through the slots located on the back ofthe camera. Once the camera is attached place the clip back on to the strap. Then, wrap the strap around the tree and clip the two ends together. Pull the excess material so that the camera is straped tightly to the tree.

Important tips:

• Recommended distance from target area is 25-30 feet for optimal imaging quality.
• To improve the quality of your images, try not to mount the unit facing the rising or the setting sun in order to auoid direct sunlight into the camera lens.
• lf mounting to a feeder unit or dusty enuironment, be sure to clean the camera lens couer, incandescent flash cover, and the PIR sensor cover on a regular basis.
• Periodically check the mounting of the camera to insure it is not loose.
• Make sure that you securely latch the door closed each and every time you use the unit, oas the moisture seal will not be activated unless closed properly.
• Check batteries frequently to ensure no corrosive build-up, as this may cause harm to the camera.

Warranty

DISCLAIMERS
GSM Outdoors LLC is not responsible for damage, expense or injury caused by the unauthorized use of, alterations to, improper connection of and abuse or neglect of the WGl Innovations” products.

WARRANTY
For the warranty to be in effect, register your product at wildgameinnovations.com.  Follow the onscreen directions to complete the process. GSM Outdoors LLC will replace all workmanship defects free of charge for ONE (1) YEAR after the date of purchase as long as your warranty is in effect. This warrantyy DOES NOT COVER damage, expense or injury caused by unauthorized repairs, alterations, improper connection, shipping9, abuse, theft, accident, neglect or collateral loss. When returning product(s) for service you MUST obtain a Return Merchandisee Authorization (RMA) number from GSM Outdoors LLC. Please include name, UPS address (no P.O. Box), telephone number, RMA number and a complete description of the problem on all enclosed correspondence. VWhen possible, pack product carefuly in original carton. Customers are responsible for any shipping cost to WGl Innovations” WGl Innovations” will pay the shipping cost of replacement product to the customer, but is not responsible for damage incurred in returning items for repair.

CUSTOMER SERVICE
GSM Outdoors LLC stands behind every product we manufacture for a one-year product workmanship warranty and a strong commitment to customer service. If you are in need of customer service for missing parts or need assistance with the operation or assembly of your product, we encourage you to call one of our customer service representatives and let us assist you. Customer Support # 888-508-5922.

DISCLAIMER
GSM Outdoors LLC reserves the right to make changes to product features, functionality and physical design at its sole discretion. As a result, such changes may not be reflected in this version of the manual.

FCC STATEMENT

• MODEL: WG-ENCTRVZ
• Product Name: Digital Game Scouting Camera
• Trade Name: Wildgame Innovations

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two criteria: (1) Ihis device may not cause harmful interterence, and (2) 1his device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.

NOTE: 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 of 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.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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