Stealth Cam STC-AD3 User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 1.
STC-AD3 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. Tampering with or altering the unit will void the warranty.
STC-AD3 Manual Contents Warranty 2 Camera overview 4 Camera kit contents 8 Battery and memory installation 9 Set up and programming 13 Using the camera 24 Manual shooting mode 32 Viewing and deleting images 34 Using external power 42 Memory compatibility chart 43 Technical specs 44 General information 48 www.stealthcam.
STC-AD3 Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication. www.stealthcam.
STC-AD3 Open view image with major parts indication www.stealthcam.
STC-AD3 Side view with major parts indication www.stealthcam.
STC-AD3 Picture / Image Capacity CF card High Low AVI 16MB 30 120 20 32MB 60 240 40 64MB 120 480 80 128MB 240 960 160 256MB 480 1920 320 512MB 960 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-AD3 Camera kit contents • Model STC-AD3 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-AD3 Battery & 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. The Stealth Cam STC-AD3 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.
STC-AD3 6V Lead Acid external battery The STC-AD3 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-AD3 Memory Options Your STC-AD3 camera is equipped with 32MB built in flash memory. 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 32MB memory. If a Compact Flash card is inserted into the slot then the camera will bypass the built in memory and utilize the compact flash memory.
STC-AD3 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-AD3 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. • Flash Control: o Auto: In low light conditions the flash will activate automatically. o • Flash Off: Turn off flash light Capture mode: The capture mode that you have selected. o 1P: Single image capturing per PIR triggering. www.stealthcam.
STC-AD3 o 2P: Two images continuous capturing per PIR triggering. o 3P: Three images continuous capturing per PIR triggering. 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 2048 x 1536: Select this option to capture a high image resolution.
STC-AD3 selected. • One star = Low Quality Two stars = Normal Quality 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.
STC-AD3 Precaution: When replacing batteries, replace the upper 4 batteries in the battery compartment with new ones first. After you done this then replace the lower 4 batteries. Removing all 8 batteries at one time will result in the loss of date / time setting. • Date and Time: It shows the date and time that you have set. Programming the Stealth Cam STC-AD3 Slide the power switch to TEST position. You will hear one initial beep. Wait for the 2nd beep before you press the MENU button.
STC-AD3 Manual Capture Mode To capture images using manual shutter button The camera icon or movie icon will be blinking Press Left/Right button to select between manual Camera capture mode or manual Movie capture mode Press OK to confirm setting and the icon will be freeze Press Menu to exit setting (see page 31 for manual mode operating instruction) Press Up button to change the last setting or Down button to continue with the next setting.
STC-AD3 Press OK again to start formatting process (the time it requires to format the memory will very depend on the size of the CF card memory capacity.) 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. Flash Control Default setting is set on auto Flash. Auto Flash icon will show on top right screen www.stealthcam.
STC-AD3 To turn off Flash light, Press Right button once. The flash icon will disappear. Resolution The Resolution icon will be blinking Press Left/Right button to select high resolution (2048 x 1536) or low resolution (1024 x 768) Press OK to confirm setting and 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.stealthcam.
STC-AD3 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. TV (NTSC/PAL) The PAL or NTSC icon will be blinking Press Left/Right button to select PAL or NTSC. www.stealthcam.
STC-AD3 (NTSC is the correct setting for all North America. Your Stealth Cam STC-AD3 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. button to enter into setting mode. Set date and time The date will be shown on the LCD with the setting digit blinking.
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STC-AD3 Stealth Cam Setting Press Menu button to scroll through the program setting icon until the setting with number of photo digit blinking. Press Left/Right to set the number of photo to be taken each times as sequence 1P – 2P – 3P – AVI. If you do not wish to change the picture setting, press Down button to proceed to Time Out Setting.
STC-AD3 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 will remain on. This is normal. Do not be alarmed. Getting started Mounting the Camera.
STC-AD3 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-AD3 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 the mounting screw to the desired position. • Tighten the stabilizer nut. www.stealthcam.
STC-AD3 • 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 • Insert the strap through the strap slots on the rear housing. • Wrap the strap around the mounting surface. Secure the strap www.stealthcam.
STC-AD3 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. • This Stealth Cam offers the user a variable PIR distance. • The PIR dial has a near to far designation.
STC-AD3 Testing the camera coverage area One of STC-AD3 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. A green indicator light on the front will blink on when you have intruded the coverage area.
STC-AD3 Using the camera in PIR detection mode • Mount the camera to tree or other sturdy object using either two supplied tree screw or mounting strap (Please refer to the mounting suggestions section in this manual) • Open the front housing and move the switch to the ON position. • The camera’s green test light will begin blinking and enter count down mode. This is your indication to leave the coverage area within one minute.
STC-AD3 clips will only turn out well in good daytime lighting conditions. When using the AVI function, the camera cannot use the flash. Time/Date stamp will not appear on the AVI video clips. www.stealthcam.
STC-AD3 Manual shooting mode Using manual shoot option for Camera mode • Slide the power toggle switch to TEST position. Wait for 2 beeps. Picture 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-AD3 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. Movie 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-AD3 Viewing and deleting the images The STC-AD3 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. Viewing the image on a handheld LCD TV video monitor (cable included) • Attach the appropriate cable to the video out jack on the camera. Insert the other end into the video in jack on handheld LCD TV monitor.
STC-AD3 memory will display on the center bottom of the screen. • Once you have selected the image you wish to view, press the 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 the images on your home TV equipped with an RCA input jack.
STC-AD3 • 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. 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.
STC-AD3 • Press SHUTTER button to play back the AVI motion clip • 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-AD3 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-AD3 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-AD3 • 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. 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. www.stealthcam.
STC-AD3 • 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. • At the same time, your computer will recognize the camera as mass storage device and found under MY COMPUTER.
STC-AD3 • 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. www.stealthcam.
STC-AD3 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-AD3 CF Card Compatibility Chart The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the STC-AD3 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-AD3 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. www.
STC-AD3 Camera Features and Specification. • Image sensor: 3.0 mega-pixels RGB color. • Built in 1.8” B&W LCD display.
STC-AD3 • 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. • Low power consumption: Standby current: < 5 mA Capture current <250 mA • Interface type: USB 1.1. • Power: D size alkaline Batteries x 8. (not included) www.
STC-AD3 • Ext power: 6 volts battery pack. (not included) • Image format: Standard JEPG. And Motion JEPG (AVI) www.stealthcam.
STC-AD3 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. This will damage the unit and void the warranty. • Use a soft lens cloth for cleaning lens. Avoid touching lens with fingers. • Remove dirt or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent.
STC-AD3 • Do not mix new and old batteries. • Do not open the camera for unauthorized service. This could cause serious damage to the unit and will void the warranty. This camera is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service this camera yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. www.stealthcam.
