Stealth Cam STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 1.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT For Customer Service or Warranty Information Call Toll Free 877-269-8490 Stealth Cam, LLC P.O. Box 211662 Bedford, Texas 76095 www.steatlhcam.net Stealth Cam Limited Warranty Your Stealth Cam is covered by a One Year Limited Warranty on parts & labor from the date of purchase. The warranty covers defects in workmanship & materials. The warranty does not apply to units, which have been damaged or abused intentionally or unintentionally.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Manual Contents Camera overview 4 Camera kit contents 8 Battery and memory Installation 9 Set up and programming 13 Camera use 23 Manual shooting mode 31 Viewing & Deleting images 33 Using external Power 42 Memory compatibility chart 43 Technical Specs 44 General Information 47 www.stealthcam.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication. www.stealthcam.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Open view image with major parts indication www.stealthcam.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Side view with major parts indication www.stealthcam.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Picture / Image Capacity CF card High Low AVI 16MB 45 180 20 32MB 90 360 40 64MB 180 720 80 128MB 360 1440 160 256MB 720 2048 320 512MB 1440 2048 640 NOTE: Picture / Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number of images or AVI movies based on resolution setting and the size of memory card. These figures may vary depending on the amount of detail in the image. www.stealthcam.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Camera kit contents • Model STC-AD2 or STC-AD2RT Digital Scouting Camera • CDROM (Contains Lover’s Eye image editing software and camera driver) • User Manual. • 1.2M USB cable. • 1.5M TV out cable for TV (RCA Jack). • 1.5M TV out cable for handheld TV (Mini Jack). • Strap. • Tree screw with nut. • Washer x 2. • Lock plate www.stealthcam.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Battery & memory installation The Stealth Cam STC-AD2 or STC-AD2RT Advanced Digital Scouting Camera is designed to operate using two different types of battery power options. NOTE: Always have camera in OFF position when installing or removing batteries. Batteries “D” cell The internal battery compartment accepts 8 “D” cell batteries. Be sure to use high quality brand name alkaline batteries. Install batteries in correct polarity (+/-) as noted inside battery compartment. www.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT 6V Lead Acid external battery The STC-AD2 is equipped with an external power jack designed to accept a barrel plug cable to attach to a sealed lead acid battery. (sold separately). Battery cable and complete 6V Lead Acid battery kits are available wherever Stealth Cam scouting cameras are sold or call toll free 877-269-8490. Only Stealth Cam external battery accessories are recommended. • Make sure the camera power switch is OFF.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Memory Options Your STC-AD2 camera is equipped with 16MB built in flash memory, (32MB for STC-AD2RT model). The camera is also equipped with an expandable media card slot capable accepting up to 512MB Compact Flash card (sold separately). With no memory card inserted into the slot, the camera will use the built in 16MB memory (32MB for the STC-AD2RT model).
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Inserting CF card Make sure camera is in the OFF position when ever adding or removing memory. • Insert CF memory card in to the CF card slot completely and in the correct direction as shown by the sticker located at the top of the housing. • To remove the CF memory card by press the eject button which is on the upper of the card.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Set up and Programming Internal LCD screen displays the camera program status as you go through each program setting. • Time out: To set the amount of time in minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggering. • Auto Flash: In low light conditions the flash will automatically activate. • Capture mode: The capture mode that you have selected. o 1P: Single image capturing per PIR triggering. o 2P: Two images continuous capturing per PIR triggering.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT o Video: Taking 10 seconds video per PIR triggering. o Manual: Manual capturing by pressing shutter button to operate. (use as point and shoot camera or video camera under Test Mode) • Image Resolution: The resolution selection that you have selected. o 1600 x 1200: Select this option to capture a high image resolution. o 800 x 600: Select this option to capture a low image resolution. o 320 x 240 Video resolution: This is the resolution during video capturing.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT o • Three stars = Fine Quality Batteries Status: It shows the battery status. o Full: It shows the batteries are full. o Half: It shows the batteries are half. o Low: It shows the batteries are low and front battery indicator will be on also. When the camera has detected low batteries, (Both set of batteries are lower then 4.5 +/-0.2Volts) the camera unit will power off within 30 seconds automatically. Please replace with new batteries; otherwise the camera will not work properly.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Programming the Stealth Cam STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Slide the power switch to TEST position. You will hear one initial beep. Wait for the 2nd beep before you press the MENU button. Once you hear the 2nd beep, you are ready to program the camera. Press MENU button once to start your programming sequence.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Format Memory To erase images stored in internal memory or to format a CF card. Basket icon will be blinking Press OK to confirm format the memory Press OK again to start formatting process (the time it requires to format the memory will only take a few seconds) Once you hear the beep sound, it indicates formatting process is complete. Press Menu to exit Setting Press Down button and scroll through the program icon to resolution setting and continue with the next setting.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Press Menu to exit setting Or press Up button to change the last setting or Down button to continue with the next setting. Quality The Quality icon will be blinking Press Left/Right button to select between Fine – Normal – Low quality One star = Low quality Two star = Normal quality Three Star = Fine quality Press OK to confirm setting, the icon will be freeze Press Menu to exit setting Or press Up button to change the last setting or Down button to continue with the next setting. www.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT TV (NTSC/PAL) The PAL or NTSC will be blinking Press Left/Right button to select PAL or NTSC. (NTSC is the correct setting for all North America. Your Stealth Cam STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT comes pre-programmed for NTSC.) Press OK to confirm setting and icon will freeze Press Menu to Exit Or press Up button to change the previous setting or Down button to continue with the next setting. Date Time setting This camera uses the 24hr military time format. Press O.K.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Month - Day - Year ÅÆ Hour - Minute - Second 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press Up/Down button to select the appropriate month Press Right button to select the day setting Press Up/Down button to select the appropriate date Press Right button to select the year setting Press Up/Down button to select the appropriate year Press Right button to enter the time setting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT NOTE: If you press Menu before pressing the OK button, you will exit the setting menu without confirm the date time setting Set the Capturing sequence. The Stealth Cam STC-AD2 / STCAD2RT can be programmed to shoot 1-3 pictures per triggering or 10 seconds of video. Stealth Cam Setting Press Menu button to scroll through the program setting icon until the setting with number of photo digit blinking.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT After setting the number of photo each time, press Down button to select time interval in minute (1-60 min) to active PIR detection for ON. Time digit will be blinking. Press Right button to increase the time interval by one min Press Left button to decrease the time interval by one min Press OK to confirm Once all settings have been completed press the MENU button to return to CAMERA STATUS screen. www.stealthcam.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Using the camera Once all program setting has been completed your Stealth Cam is ready for field use. Slide the power toggle switch from Test setting mode to Off position if you are not ready to use the camera or slide to On position if you are ready to begin scouting. Please note that when you power off the camera, the front LCD counter and internal LDC screen will remain on. This is normal. Do not be alarmed. Getting started Mounting the Camera.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT false triggers and overexposed images. Clear branches and other debris away from the front of the camera so as not to block the camera lens or PIR sensor. PIR Cover Area Diagram www.stealthcam.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Mounting the camera with the supplied Tree Screw • Hand twist the screw into the tree or post at the desired position. • Attached the camera to the screw by turning the camera onto www.stealthcam.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT the mounting screw to the desired position. • Tighten the stabilizer nut. Attached camera to tree screw. Do not over tighten as this may cause damage to camera housing. Using the supplied nut and washer, tighten to the bottom of camera for greater stability. Mounting the camera with the supplied strap www.stealthcam.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT • Insert the strap through the strap slots on the rear housing. • Wrap the strap around the mounting surface. Secure the strap and tighten the buckle in order to secure the camera. Stealth Cam offers a Security Lock Bracket for uses exclusively with this camera. See included accessory card or call toll free 877-269-8490. In order to obtain proper weather resistance, please make sure that both door latches are securely locked in place. Adjust the PIR coverage distance.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT • Select the desired coverage distance. (see PIR Coverage Diagram on page 24 for reference.) Testing the camera coverage area One of STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Cam’s many features is the ability to test the coverage area. • After mounting the camera, open front housing and slide the power toggle switch to TEST. • Close the front housing. • Walk around in the front of the camera to see if you have mounted camera in the proper position.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT • When you have completed the testing the coverage area, open the front housing and slide the power toggle switch from TEST to ON position. This will exit the test mode. The camera will then enter count down mode for 1 minute and front green indicator will start continuous blinking giving you one minute to leave the coverage area. Then the camera will enter PIR detection mode.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT area within one minute. • After one minute the camera will take between 1~3 pictures or a 10 seconds AVI video based on your program setting. The camera will then time out between 1 ~ 60 minutes also based on your setting. The time between motion detection and the camera taking the pictures may vary due to lighting conditions, charging of the flash, program setting and battery power level. The flash light will only activate in low light conditions.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Manual shooting mode Using manual shoot option for Camera mode • Slide the power toggle switch to TEST position. Wait for 2 beeps. Icon will show as default on LCD screen to indicate Camera mode. • Once you hear the 2nd beep, you may point the camera in the direction where you want to capture the image and press SHUTTER button once. You will hear two fast beeps after you press the SHUTTER button.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Using manual shoot option for AVI mode • Slide the power toggle switch to TEST position. Wait for 2 beeps. • Once you hear the 2nd beep press the MENU button. The Camera icon will flash. • Press RIGHT button to select manual Movie capture mode. Icon will show on LCD screen to indicate AVI mode. • Press OK to confirm setting and the icon will freeze. • Press MENU to exit setting.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT until the memory capacity is full or until you power off the camera.) Viewing and deleting the images The STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT cam offers the user three different options for viewing the images. The external LCD display screen on the front housing will show the number of images in memory The instructions below are based on starting from a camera that is turned off.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT LCD TV monitor. Turn on the TV monitor and slide the camera power toggle switch to TEST. Wait for Camera image to show up on monitor. • Press the OK button on the camera. This will display the last image captured. • Using the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select the image you wish to view. Image number and total number of image in the memory will display on the center bottom of the screen. • Once you have selected the image you wish to view, press the UP button.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Viewing the images on your home TV equipped with an RCA input jack. (cable included) • Attach the appropriate cable to the video out jack on the camera. Insert the other end into the RCA video in jack on the TV. Turn on the TV and slide the camera power toggle switch to TEST. Wait for Camera image to show up on monitor. Make sure to switch to VIDEO IN mode on your TV. (See your TV owner’s manual for directions. • Press the OK button on the camera.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT UP button. This will magnify the image on the screen. • Using LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN button, you can move the image to display different area of the image. • To return to the image selection view from the magnified image screen press the OK button. Viewing AVI Clip on hand held TV monitor or home TV • Follow the cable attaching instruction listed in hand held TV monitor or home TV described in previous section. • Press the OK button on the camera.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT • To return to image selection view, press LEFT / RIGTH button at the end of the AVI clip. Viewing images by computer download The Stealth Cam STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT advanced Digital Scouting Camera is a plug and play USB storage device. This means users of Windows 2000 / ME / and XP operating system need not install the camera driver. This camera is not MAC compatible.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT player may cause damage to it. Software installation • Unplug the USB cable from PC. • Insert the CDROM in CD driver of your PC. • The auto-run program will execute. • Follow the instructions shown on screen from your PC to completely install the driver and application program. • Restart windows. • Successful installation will create “Lover’s Eye” photo imaging icon on you desktop.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT • NOTE: Users of Windows 98SE or earlier must install camera driver prior to connecting the USB cable. • If your computer doesn’t run automatically, please click “Start” button and choose “Run”, and then browse the CD drive and click “Setup”. • Operation manual of Lover’s Eye Photo Imaging software is contained on the provided CDROM. www.stealthcam.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Viewing the images on your computer using the provided software Please refer to Installation section on above to install the software and application program properly. • Slide the power switch to test location. • To view the images simply plug one end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer. • Plug the other end of USB cable into the camera. The camera will automatically power ON and display a USB icon on the LCD screen.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Deleting images At any time while viewing images on the Handheld TV or Home TV you may delete images one at a time or all at once. • While viewing images in normal view press MENU to enter the DELETE menu. • Using the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to choose desired function. Delete 1 or Delete ALL. • Press OK to enter delete mode. • Press OK again to confirm deleting image or MENU to exit without deleting images. After selection has been made the screen will go back to image view mode.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Using the external power This Stealth Cam is designed to be used with an optional external 6V lead acid battery kit. (sold separately) • Make sure the camera is turned to OFF. • Insert the barrel plug cable to the external power jack at the bottom of the camera. Make sure to install the cables in correct polarity (+/-) for the lead acid battery. Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-) will result in damaging the camera. www.stealthcam.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT CF Card Compatibility Chart The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the STCAD2 / STC-AD2RT model. Digital Media 256 MB Viking 256 MB, 512 MB PNY 256 MB, 512 MB San Disk 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB Kingston 512 MB MUSE 64 MB, 128 MB www.stealthcam.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Technical Specifications System Requirements and Compatibility • Windows 98SE (with driver), 2000/NT, Me, XP. • Pentium 200MHz or above. • 64MB SDRAM or above. • VGA Video Card with 32MB RAM for minimum, Color 16 bit or higher. • An available CDROM driver and an available USB Port. • 300 MB free hard disc space. • Optional: Windows compatible sound card, Microphone and speaker. If you have any questions regarding your PC specifications please call your PC manufacturer.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT Camera Features and Specification. • Image sensor: 2.0 mega-pixels RGB color. • Built in 1.8” B&W LCD display. • Built in 16M flash memories for image storage or 32MB for STC-AD2RT.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT • Auto Flash light strobe control. • Real time clock for date and time stamping. • 4 digits LCD Image counter. • Battery low indicator. • Green Test LED indicator • TV out support for NTSC and PAL system. • Focusing: 3M to Infinity. • High precision 3P glass lens with IR coating. • Effective viewing Angle: 52 deg. • PIR detection angle 45 deg. • Adjustable PIR detection range up to 9 meter.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT • Interface type: USB 1.1. • Power: D size alkaline Batteries x 8. (not included) • Ext power: 6 volts battery pack. (not included) • Image format: Standard JEPG. And Motion JEPG (AVI) General Information Storing conditions • Operating Environment: 14 to 104 deg F (-10 to 40 deg C). 2085% relative humidity, non-condensing. Special care instructions!! • The camera is designed to be weather resistant. Never attempt to immerse the unit to water or any other liquid.
STC-AD2 / STC-AD2RT • Remove dirt or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent. Keep the camera in a dry and cool dust-free environment or container when it is NOT used. • Take the batteries out, when the camera is NOT to be used over a long period. • Avoid dropping the camera on to hard surfaces. Do not disassemble the camera. • Do not mix new and old batteries. • Do not open the camera for unauthorized service.
