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

: June 3, 2024
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BROWNING BTC-7E-HP5 Recon Force HP5 Elite User Manual

MODEL BTC-7E-HP5

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE

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 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@browningtrailcams.com

QUICK START GUIDE

FIG 1 QUICK START GUIDE

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

Camera Diagram

FIG 2 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.

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, 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:

FIG 7 CAPTURE MODE OPTIONS

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

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 2minute 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

VIDEO RESOLUTION
Both video settings capture in 1920 x 1080 presolution . HIGH resolution takes videos at 30 frames per second. ULTRA resolution takes videos at 60 frames per second.

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 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:

FIG 13 Multi Shot Mode

Temperature Units

Your temperature units can be displayed on the picture’s info bar in Fahrenheit or Celsius. 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 information bar that is printed at the bottom of each photo taken. This info strip shows thefollowing information: Temperature, moonphase, 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.

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. 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 before leaving the camera in the field.

Motion Detection

The motoin detection distance can be adjusted to either 60ft (NORMAL RANGE) or 100ft (LONG RANGE). Simply press the ENTER button to toggle between selections using the UP and DOWN buttons.

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 or DOWN arrow to change your battery type.

Trigger Speed

Your camera can be configured to a custom trigger speed of NORMAL(0.7 seconds) or FAST(0.1 seconds) depending on the location 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.

Default Settings

The Default Settings option will return the camera to its factory default settings

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:

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.

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

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.

FIG 19 IR Flash Range

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 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 images.

Language

The language menu allows you to select the language used in the programming menu. The default language is English.

Capture Time

The capture timer allows you to set a start and stop time for your camera to take pictures or videos. The default setting is 24 hrs. For example, if you wanted to only take night 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.

HDR

The HDR function enhances the illumination of pictures taken at night, especially in scenes with limited game movement.

Firmware Upgrade

This function allows you to upgrade the firmware in your trail camera. If an update is available, it will be posted on our website at: www. browningtrailcameras.com, under the Customer Service tab.

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 100_BTCF. Your pictures are in this folder.

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 from our website at: 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).

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:

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

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 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 packaging and shipping cost of your camera unit to our warranty center.

Accessories

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

FIG 21 Accessories

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 raditate 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 ferritemust 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