Frequently Asked Questions — PlotWatcher Pro

Below is a list of frequently asked questions about the PlotWatcher Pro. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please contact us.

• I can’t get my Plotwatcher Pro to record at night. What should I do???

• What are the main advantages of the PlotWatcher Pro over the PlotWatcher Original?

• What are the main advantages of the PlotWatcher Pro over other time-lapse scouting cameras?

• Will videos from the PlotWatcher Original and the PlotWatcher Pro both play on the same GameFinder viewer software?

• How many and what type of batteries are required to operate the PlotWatcher Pro?

• Can I use just 4 batteries instead of 8?

• Can you review your PlotWatcher Pro video files on the LCD screen located on the camera?

• How many video images can I expect to capture if I use only 4 batteries?

• Does the PlotWatcher Pro come on automatically at first light and turn off at dark like the PlotWatcher Original?

• What do I do if my computer doesn’t recognize the SDHC card?

• I started my PlotWatcher Pro yesterday. I checked it today and there were no videos saved on the SDHC card. What’s wrong?

• What size and type of storage media can be used by the PlotWatcher Pro?

• How many video images can you get on one set of batteries in the PlotWatcher Pro?

• Are there “bear-safe” boxes available for the PlotWatcher Pro?

• What is the purpose of the LCD screen located on the camera?

• If you set the toggle switch to “light-based” and the settings on the LCD to come on and turn off at specific times, which setting will the PlotWatcher Pro employ?

• What is the “Preview” function for and how does it work?

• What type of external power supply can be used with the PlotWatcher Pro?

• Does the PlotWatcher Pro use the same firmware as the PlotWatcher Original?

• What is the purpose of the round holes in the back cover of the PlotWatcher Pro?

• How do you mount the PlotWatcher Pro in the field?

• What options do I have for viewing PlotWatcher videos while I am in the field?

• Why doesn’t my PlotWatcher Pro take pictures at night?

• Why are the pictures fuzzy when I zoom in?

• Isn’t it difficult to go through so many pictures?

• Why would I want so much video?

• It does the same thing as my trail camera, right?

• How fast should I run my camera?

• I don’t have foodplots, so what good would time-lapse technology be to me?

• How can I extend the battery life of my PlotWatcher Pro?

• How does the start delay feature work?

• What types of lenses are offered for the PlotWatcher Pro?

• How can I tell if the camera is positioned correctly?