INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model #: STC-‐U840IRS1 Toll Free 1-‐877-‐269-‐8490 Version 7.0_1628 WWW.STEALTHCAM.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Camera overview 5 Camera Kit contents 8 General Information 9 Quick Start Guide 10 Battery and Memory Installation 11 Setup and Programming 14 Using the Camera in PIR detection mode 27 Using the Camera in Time Lapse mode 28
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Side & Bottom view CAMERA KIT CONTENT • Model STC-‐U840IRS1 Digital Scouting Camera • User manual • Strap WWW.STEALTHCAM.
CAMERA KIT CONTENT • Model STC-‐U840IRS1 Digital Scouting Camera • User manual • Strap WWW.STEALTHCAM.
GENERAL INFORMATION Storing conditions • Operating Environment: 14 to 104 deg F (-‐10 to 40 deg C). 20-‐85% relative humidity, non-‐condensing. Special care instructions!! • The camera is designed to be weather resistant. Never attempt to immerse the unit in water or any other liquid. This will damage the unit and void the warranty.
QUICK START GUIDE This guide is designed to get you up and running in a matter of moments. To get the most out of this advanced scouting tools, please read the manual thoroughly before operating the camera.
BATTERY AND MEMORY INSTALLATION WARNING: Do not use different Voltage lead acid battery other than the one specified in this section. Doing so will damage the camera and will void the warranty. WARNING: ALWAYS have the camera in the OFF position when installing or removing batteries and memory card. Removing batteries or memory card while the camera is ON may damage the camera.
NOTE: Please make sure the voltage and polarity (+/-‐) are correct before connection. Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-‐) will damage the camera. When both internal and external batteries are connected, the camera will draw power from the higher voltage source first.
Inserting SD memory card NOTE: Make sure camera is in the OFF position whenever adding or removing memory. • Insert SD memory card in to the SD card slot completely and in the correct direction as shown by the sticker located at the side of the housing.
SETUP AND PROGRAMMING When the camera is first turned in the Manual setting, the internal LCD screen displays the camera status. The following information is present on this screen.
Ø • 1 Star (1.3Mp): Select this option to capture a 1.3M pixels image. (Base image quality) (Default) Resolution for Video: Color Daytime / Black & White Nighttime Ø VGA: 640 x 480 • Time out: Sets the amount of time in Seconds / Minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggering or Time Lapse.
Setting the Preset Program Selection Mode: This camera is equipped with 4 Program selection toggle switch settings. Make sure camera is in the OFF position BEFORE changing any toggle switches. NOTE: If you choose one of the Preset settings, your camera will only function in PIR mode not Time Lapse mode.
Programming the Stealth Cam using MANUAL mode Setting the Camera’s Operation Mode: Your Stealth Cam can be programmed to operation either in PIR Detection mode or Time Lapse / PIR mode. • Switch the camera to the Manual position. Ø • LCD screen will display the camera status screen.
• The word PIR will be blinking, press [OK] to confirm the camera’s operation is PIR detection. • The word CAMERA and the STARS will be blinking. • Press the [OK] button ONCE to choose the selection. • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired resolution. • Press [OK] to save your selection.
Setting the Video in PIR mode: Your Stealth Cam can be programmed to record 10-‐180 seconds of video per triggering. The Video mode is only workable under PIR mode. • Switch the camera to the Manual position. Ø LCD screen will display the camera status screen.
• Press [UP] button THREE times to enter Zoom setting mode. • The word ZOOM will be blinking. • Press [OK] button and the zoom level number will now blink. • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired zoom level setting 1 (1X Normal) / 2 (2X Zoom) / 4 (4X Zoom).
• Press [OK] to save the seconds setting and the SECONDS digits will be blinking. • Press [UP] or [DN] button to increase or decrease the time value in seconds from 05 to 59 minutes in 1-‐second increments. • Press [OK] to save the minutes setting. • You’ll then see the word TIME blinking. • Press [MENU] button to exit.
• The Month digits will be blinking. • Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the Month value (1 -‐ 12). • Press [OK] to save your selection and enter Day setting. • The Day digits will be blinking. • Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the Day value (01 – 31).
• Press [UP] button until you see the word tLS blinking. • Press [OK] to confirm and go into TLS Mode "Start Time" setting. • The display will show TIME + S 88:88 (S = Start, 88:88 = time in HH:MM) • Press [OK] to set the “Start Time” setting. At this point you can adjust the time from 00:00 to 23:59.
• Please complete the TIME OUT, Still image resolution, Burst Mode, Zoom settings like the settings on the PIR operation mode. • Then press [MENU] button to exit.
Setting up the camera in the field: Once all program settings have been setup properly, your Stealth Cam is ready for field use. Getting started Listed below are some helpful pointers on how to use your camera to get the best results.
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USING THE CAMERA IN PIR DETECTION MODE • Mount the camera to the tree or other sturdy object using either a tree screw (optional accessory) or supplied mounting strap. • Open the front housing and move the switch to either one of the Preset modes or Manual mode.
Ø Press the [UP] button TWO times to toggle to Video mode. Ø Press the [OK] button TWO times. Ø Press the [MENU] button once to exit. • 30 seconds after you’ve made your adjustments, the camera’s green LED light will begin blinking and enter count down mode.
VIEWING AND DELETING FILES The STC-‐U840IRS1 cam offers the user different options for viewing their images. You can view images or videos through either on your computer, a handheld LCD monitor or even your home TV that’s equipped with an RCA Input jack.
• Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer. • Plug the smaller end of USB cable into the camera’s side panel. • The camera will automatically power ON and display the word USb on the display screen.
For viewing on handheld LCD monitor: • Attach the appropriate cable to the TV port on the side of the camera. • Insert the other end into the VIDEO IN jack on the handheld LCD video monitor. • Turn on both the camera and the monitor. • You will see a series of thumbnail images on your monitor.
Ø If the TV monitor does flicker, then you will need to proceed to the next step to change your camera’s TV OUT from NTSC to PAL (Standard European TV format). • Press the [MENU] button once. • The word “ tu ” on the camera’s internal screen will be blinking.
• At the end of the video clip, press the [UP] or [DN] button to proceed to the next video or image. If it is a video clip file, then it will automatically start to play. If it is still image file then it will show the image in full screen.
Deleting files in the field • Switch the camera to the ON position. Ø LCD screen will display the camera status screen. • Press the [MENU] button within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode. • Press the [DN] button ONCE to enter the delete mode. • You’ll see the word -‐ dEL -‐ blinking.
MEMORY COMPATIBILITY CHART The following cards have been tested and approved for use with the STC-‐ U840IRS1 model.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS System Requirements and Compatibility • Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 • Pentium 4, 2GHz or above • 1GB RAM (2GB recommended) • 32 bits color, Resolution 800x600 or above w/ 256MB • 2GB free hard disc space • An available USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended) • Direct X 9.
Camera Features and Specification • High precision multi-‐layer glass lens with coating. • Built in 1.85” B&W LCD display. • External memory support: SD memory card up to 16GB. • Resolution Options: 8.0M, 3.0M, 1.3M. • Image interpolated from 5M Sensor • • Capturing Options: 1 -‐ 9 image burst mode or video recording with audio.
IMAGE CAPACITY CHART SD card High Color High B&W Low Color Low B&W Base Color Base B&W AVI Color AVI B&W Based on File size of 5MB 3MB 2.0MB 1MB 1MB 0.5MB 70MB (30sec.) 30MB (30sec.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What does it mean when I have all 8’s on my LCD screen? A: This usually refers to an incompatible memory card or memory card damaged. Make sure your card has been properly formatted.
Q: Can I use my game camera through a window or glass door? A: Glass may disrupt your sensor beam we don’t advise using the camera in this fashion.
FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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.
