STC-DVIR5 PROWLER User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 1.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER For Customer Service or Warranty Information Call Toll Free 877-269-8490 Stealth Cam, LLC P.O. Box 539504 Grand Prairie, TX 75053-9504 www.steatlhcam.net Stealth Cam Limited Warranty Your Stealth Cam scouting camera is covered by a 90 days Limited Warranty on parts and labor from the date of original purchase, and purchases must be made through an authorized dealer. The warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Manual Contents Camera overview 4 Camera kit contents 8 Battery and memory Installation 9 Set up and programming 12 Camera use 20 Mounting the camera 21 Viewing & Deleting images 27 Memory compatibility chart 36 Technical Specs 37 General Information 41 Moon phase chart 43 www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication. www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Open view image with major parts indication www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Side view with major parts indication www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Picture / Image Capacity High SD card Low Base AVI (in seconds) Color B&W Color B&W Color B&W Color B&W 16MB 16 53 32 80 80 160 40s 45s 32MB 32 106 64 160 160 320 80s 90s 64MB 64 212 128 320 320 640 160s 180s 128MB 128 424 256 640 640 1280 320s 360s 256MB 256 848 512 1280 1280 2560 640s 720s 512MB 512 1696 1024 2560 2560 5120 1024s 1440s 1 GB 1024 3392 2048 5120 5120 10240 2048s 2880s 2 GB 2048 6784 4096 10240
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Camera kit contents • Model STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Digital Scouting Camera • CDROM (Contains Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 and camera driver) • User Manual. • USB cable. • TV out cable for TV (RCA Jack). • TV out cable for handheld TV (Mini Jack). • Strap. www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER 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-DVIR5 PROWLER Advanced Digital Scouting Camera is designed to operate using two different types of battery power options. NOTE: Always have camera in the OFF position when installing or removing batteries.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER 12V Lead Acid external battery The STC-DVIR5 PROWLER 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 12V 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.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER the camera will use the built in 32MB memory. If an SD card is inserted into the slot then the camera will bypass the built in memory and utilize the SD memory. The front counter display will show the number of images on the built in memory unless the expansion card is inserted at which point the counter will only show the number of images in the expansion card. Inserting SD card Make sure camera is in the OFF position whenever adding or removing memory.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Set up and Programming When the camera is first turned on the internal LCD screen displays the camera status. The following information is present on this screen. If no buttons are pressed after 30 seconds the LCD screen will power down to conserve battery life and enter 1 minute count down to enter PIR detection mode. To repower the display screen press and hold the UP or DOWN button for at least 5 seconds. www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Definition • Time out: To set the amount of time in minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggering. • Capture mode: • o 1P ~ 9P: 1 to 9 burst mode image capturing per PIR triggering. o Video: 5 to 90 seconds adjustable video per PIR triggering. Resolution: Color Day time o 5.0M : Select this option to capture a 5.0M pixels image. (High image quality) o 3.0M : Select this option to capture a 3.0M pixels image. (Low image quality) o 1.3M : Select this option to capture a 1.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER B&W Night time o 2.0M : Select this option to capture a 2.0M pixels image. (High image quality) o 1.3M : Select this option to capture a 1.3M pixels image. (Low image quality) o 0.3M : Select this option to capture a 0.3M pixels image. (Base image quality) o Video resolution (640 x 480): This is the resolution during video capturing. • Batteries Status: It shows the battery status. o Full: It shows the battery is full.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER • Day and Time: It shows the date and time that you have set. • Moon phase and Temperature: It shows the moon phase and temperature. www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Programming the Stealth Cam STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Switch the camera to the ON position. LCD screen will display the camera status screen. Press the MENU button within 30 seconds to enter programming mode. If MENU button is not pressed within 30 seconds, camera will automatically enter PIR detection mode. Set the Resolution: The first program setting is resolution.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER (number of pictures per triggering). • Press [OK] to confirm your selection and exit to TIME OUT settings. Set the Video Mode: The Stealth Cam STC-DVIR5 PROWLER can be programmed to shoot 5~90 seconds of video per triggering. • The video length in seconds will be blinking • Press [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired video length (from 5 seconds to 90 seconds in 5 seconds increment) • Press [OK] to save and exit to TIME OUT setting.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Set Date and Time: This camera uses the 24hr military time format. • The date and time digit will be blinking. Press [OK] one more time to enter time setting first. • Minute digit will be blinking. Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the minute value (0 – 59) • Press [OK] to confirm the minute setting and enter hours setting. • Hour digit will be blinking.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER • Date digit will be blinking. Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the date value. (1 – 31) Once this is done, press [OK]. You’ll see the word {No-dL} blink. Now press [MENU] to exit program setting and back to status screen. www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Using the camera Once all program setting has been completed your Stealth Cam is ready for field use. Getting started It is recommended that you mount the camera 4-5 ft off the ground with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle. Be sure to avoid mounting the camera facing east or west as the rising and setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed images.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Mounting the camera Mounting the camera with Tree Screw (Optional Accessory sold separately) • Hand twists 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-DVIR5 PROWLER Attached camera to tree screw. Do not over tighten as this may cause damage to camera housing. Using the nut and washer that came with the tree screw, 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 and tighten the buckle in order to secure the camera. www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER 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. Testing the camera coverage area One of STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Cam’s many features is the ability to test the coverage area. • After mounting the camera, open front housing and slide the power to ON.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER LED light on the front will blink when you have intruded the coverage area. • Adjust the camera position as needed and repeat testing until the desired coverage area is achieved. • When you have completed testing the coverage area, there are 2 methods to exit the test mode: a. Option 1: Open the front housing and press the [TEST] button to exit test mode.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Using the camera in PIR detection mode • Mount the camera to tree or other sturdy object using either a tree screw (optional accessory) or supplied mounting strap (You may refer to the mounting suggestions section in this manual) • Open the front housing and move the switch to the ON position. At this point you have 30 seconds to make any program adjustments. • After 30 seconds the camera’s green LED light will begin blinking and enter count down mode.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER The IR LED will only activate in low light conditions. When using the AVI function, Time/Date stamp will not appear on the AVI video clips. www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Viewing and deleting the images The STC-DVIR5 PROWLER cam offers the user different options for viewing the images. The external LCD display on the front of the housing will show the number of images in memory. To wake the camera from PIR detection mode, press and hold either the [UP] or [DN] button for about 5 seconds. The instructions below are based on starting from a camera that is turned off.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Turn on both the camera and TV monitor. • Your camera is preset to NTSC TV out system by default. If the handheld TV screen does not flicker, then you do not need to set your TV out system. If the handheld TV screen flicker, then you will need to proceed to the next step to set up your TV out to PAL system. • Press the [MENU] button once. The word {tu-N} on the camera’s internal screen will be blinking. Press [OK] to choose this selection.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER • On the upper left hand corner of your TV monitor, it will either display the picture icon or video icon to show you whether that image is a still image or video clip. • To view image in full screen, press [OK] button. Press [OK] button again will return to the thumbnail view from the full size image. View AVI Clip on hand held TV monitor or home TV • Follow the cable attaching instruction listed in previous section. • Monitor will display a thumbnail image in the memory.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Viewing images by computer download The Stealth Cam STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Digital Scouting Camera is a plug and play USB storage device. This means users of Windows 2000 / ME / and XP operating systems need not install the camera driver. This camera is not MAC compatible. The disc included in this package contains the camera driver for older operating systems as well as Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 imaging software for image enhancement and manipulation.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER completely install the driver and application program. • Restart windows. • Successful installation will create “Ulead Photo Explorer” icon on you desktop. • Connect your camera to the PC by the USB cable, the PC will recognize the new device and set up the configuration of the PC automatically. NOTE: Users of Windows 98 or earlier must install camera driver prior to connecting the USB cable. www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER • 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 Ulead Photo Explorer 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. • Slide the power switch to OFF location.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER • At the same time, your computer will recognize the camera as a mass storage device and will be found under MY COMPUTER. Deleting images At any time while viewing images on Handheld TV or Home TV you may delete images one at a time or all at once. • While viewing images in either thumbnail view or full screen press [MENU] once and [UP] button once to enter delete mode. The word {NO-dL} will be blinking. Please note, you can not enter delete mode while the video clip is playing.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER • Press [OK] to confirm your selection. • Press [UP] or [DN] until you see (NO-dL) and then press [MENU] to return to image viewing. • If you choose to delete one picture at a time, (d-ONE), it will delete the picture that you selected on the thumbnail view or the image that is on full screen. • If you choose to delete all images (d-ALL), it will delete all images. Once images are deleted from the memory, you will return to status screen.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER At the end of each program set up selection, you may press [MENU] to exit and return to camera status ready for the 1 minute count down mode to enter PIR capturing. www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER SD Memory Card Compatibility Chart The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the STC-DVIR5 PROWLER model.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Technical Specifications System Requirements and Compatibility • Windows 98/98se/2000/Me/XP. • P 450MHz or equivalent processor. • 128MB 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. • 600 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-DVIR5 PROWLER Camera Features and Specification. • Image sensor 1: 1.3 CMOS Color sensor • Camera lens 1 4P glass lens with IR coating • Image sensor 2: 3.0 CMOS Color sensor • Camera lens 2: 5P glass lens with IR coating • Built in 2.0” B&W LCD display. • Built in 32M flash memories for image storage. • External memory support: SD memory card up to 2.0 GB. • Resolution Options: 5.0M, 3.0M, 1.3M for color • Resolution Options: 2.0M, 1.3M, 0.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Effective Range for Still picture (up to 50 ft) Effective Range for AVI clip (up to 50 ft) • Real time clock for date and time stamping. • 4 digits LCD Image counter. • Battery low LED indicator. • Green Test LED indicator • TV out support for NTSC and PAL system. • Focusing: 5 ft to Infinity • Effective viewing Angle: 52 deg • PIR detection angle 48 deg • Low power consumption: Standby current: < 2mA. Capture current <180mA • Interface type: USB 1.1.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER • External power: 12 volts battery pack • Image format: Standard JPEG or Motion JPEG (AVI) www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER 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 in 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.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER 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. US Patents 6,735,387 6,768,868 6,834,162 7,149,422 www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR5 PROWLER Moon Phase Symbol Chart Product specifications are subject to change. Stealthcam is not responsible for any photographic or typographical errors. WF072_R0 Printed In China www.stealthcam.
