Stealth Cam STC-I540IR User’s Manual www.stealthcam.net Version 1.
STC-I540IR 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.stealthcam.net Stealth Cam Limited Warranty Your Stealth Cam scouting camera is covered by a 90 day 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-I540IR Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Stealth Cam STC-I540IR digital video scout camera. Your Stealth Cam is designed to provide many years of service. The STC-I540IR is an infrared based camera with an industry leading Infrared emitter range of up to 40 feet. Special Burst Mode technology allows multiple exposures of up to 9 sequential still pictures or a programmable video segment between 10 to 180 seconds, when the PIR sensor is triggered.
STC-I540IR Contents • STC-I540IR Digital Video Scouting Camera • User Manual • USB cable • Tree Mounting Strap www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR Table of Contents Warranty Introduction Camera Kit Contents Table of Contents Overview Battery Power Options Built-in Memory & SD Card Installation Description of Features Programming Your Scout Camera Using your Camera Manual Shooting Mode Viewing Images and Deleting Images Formatting memory Using External Power Source Technical Specifications Camera Features General Information Moon Phase Chart www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR Camera Overview - Front Cover Panel www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR Camera Overview - Inside Control Panel www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR Camera Overview - Inside Side Panel www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR Battery Power Options The Stealth Cam STC-I540IR is designed to operate using two different battery power options. The camera must be in the OFF position when installing or removing batteries. Use of batteries other than those specified in this section may damage the camera and void your warranty. Using “C” Cell Batteries The internal battery compartment accepts 8 “C” cell batteries. Pull up on the bottom clip of the battery cover to open. Use fresh, high quality alkaline batteries.
STC-I540IR 12VBB). Complete 12V Lead Acid battery kits offer significantly more usage than standard alkaline batteries. They are available at your Stealth Cam dealer, or call toll free (877) 269-8490. Only Stealth Cam external battery accessories are recommended. www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR Built-in Memory & SD Memory Card Installation Your STC-I540IR camera is equipped with 32MB of built in flash memory. The camera is also equipped with an expandable media card slot capable of accepting up to a 2GB SD card (sold separately). With no memory card inserted into the slot, the camera will use the built in flash memory to store images. If an SD card is inserted into the slot then the camera will bypass the built in memory and utilize the SD card memory.
STC-I540IR Inserting the SD Memory Card Make sure the camera is in the OFF position when you insert or remove a memory card. • Insert SD memory card into the card slot completely, and in the correct direction as shown on the inside of the housing. To remove the SD memory card, push in the card and pull out the card gently. Brand new SD cards are ready for use.
STC-I540IR Image & Video Capacity Capacity High Low AVI (sec.) 32MB 20 65 120 64MB 40 130 240 128MB 80 260 480 256MB 160 520 960 512MB 320 1,040 1,920 1GB 640 2,080 3,840 2GB 1,280 4,160 7,680 NOTE: Picture / Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number of images or AVI video based on resolution settings and the size of memory card. These figures may vary depending on the amount of detail in the image. www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR Description of Features Below are illustrations and descriptions of the icons you will see on the internal LCD screen as you enter specific modes for programming. • • Auto Mode: o Still images – Captures from 1~9 pictures per PIR triggering o AVI video clip – Captures video segments from 10 ~ 180 seconds per PIR triggering Manual Mode: Use as a point and shoot still image camera or video camera.
STC-I540IR • • Image Quality: o One star = Low Quality o Two stars = Normal Quality o Three stars = High Quality Battery Status: o Full: Batteries are full. o Half: Batteries are half depleted. o Low: Batteries are low. Front low battery LED indicator will flash. • When the camera has detected low batteries, (lower than 8.3 +/-0.2Volts for 1.5V C alkaline batteries; 10.3+/-0.2Volts for External 12V Lead Acid Battery) the camera unit will automatically power off within 30 seconds.
STC-I540IR Player or Real Player). • Moon Phase and Temperature: Moon phase / temperature stamping on all still images and first frame of video. • Time Out: To program the amount of time in minutes (1~60) that the camera will sleep between PIR triggering. www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR Programming your camera Slide the power switch to TEST position. You will hear two short consecutive beeps followed by a third beep. Now you are ready to program your camera. Press the MENU button once to start your programming sequence. For Manual Capture Mode To capture still image or video clip using the manual shutter button. The Camera icon or Video icon will flash: Press Left/Right button to select between manual Still Image Mode or manual AVI Video Mode.
STC-I540IR Resolution Press the down button twice. The Resolution icon will flash. Press Left/Right button to select either high resolution (2560 x 1920) or low resolution (1600 x 1200) Press OK to confirm the setting and the icon will stop flashing. Press the Up button to change the previous setting, or the Down button to program the Quality setting. NOTE: If you press Menu before pressing the OK button, you will exit the programming mode without saving your resolution setting.
STC-I540IR Press OK to confirm setting, the icon will stop flashing. Press the Up button to modify the previous setting or the Down button to program the TV out setting. NOTE: If you press Menu before pressing the OK button, you will exit the programming mode without saving your quality setting. TV (NTSC) The factory default setting is NTSC for North America usage. Date / Time Setting (The camera uses the 24 hour military time format only.) The Date/Time icon will flash. Press OK to enter the setting mode.
STC-I540IR 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Press Up/Down button to select the appropriate date. Press Right direction button to enter the year setting. Press Up/Down button to select the appropriate year. Press Right button to enter the time setting. Press Up/Down button to select the appropriate hour in military time. Press Right button to enter minute setting. Press Up/Down button to select the appropriate minutes. Press Right direction button to enter the seconds setting.
STC-I540IR Stealth Cam Settings – Burst Mode Technology Stealth Cam digital cameras put you ahead of the game allowing you to set and Capture sequences by programming 1-9 pictures per triggering, or 10 -180 seconds of video. To Program Still Image Burst Mode: Slide the power switch from Off to Test position. rd You will hear 2 consecutive short beeps follow by a 3 beep. Press Menu button once and you will see the camera icon flashing. Press OK to confirm this option.
STC-I540IR Press the Right button to increase the time interval by one minute increment or press the Left button to decrease the time interval by one minute increment. Press OK to confirm. To Program AVI clip Mode: Slide the power switch from Off to Test position. rd You will hear 2 consecutive short beeps follow by a 3 beep. Press Menu button once, then press the Right Button once. You will see the Movie icon flashing. Press O.K. to confirm this option.
STC-I540IR Press the Right button to increase the time interval by one minute increment or press the Left button to decrease the time interval by one minute increment. Press OK to confirm. Once all settings have been completed, press the MENU button to return to Camera Status Screen. www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR Using Your Camera Once all program settings have been completed, your Stealth Cam is ready for field use. To begin, slide the power toggle switch from Test setting mode to the On position. Please note that when you power off the camera, the front LCD counter will remain on. This is normal. Getting Started With Your Camera Mounting Your Camera It is recommended to mount the camera 4~5 feet off the ground with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle.
STC-I540IR Mounting the Camera with 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. In order to provide proper weather resistance, make sure that both door latches are securely locked in place. www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR PIR Cover Area Diagram Adjust the PIR Coverage Distance • Your Stealth Cam offers a variable PIR detection distance. • The PIR dial has Near to Far coverage. • NEAR is approximately 15 ft; FAR is approximately 30 ft. • Select the desired coverage distance. www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR Testing the Camera 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 the camera in the proper position. A green indicator 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.
STC-I540IR Using the Camera in PIR Detection Mode • Mount the camera to a tree or other sturdy object using either the supplied mounting strap. (Please refer to the mounting suggestions section in this manual) • Open the front housing and slide the Toggle switch from OFF to TEST position. You will hear two short consecutive beeps followed by a third beep. • Move the switch from Test to ON position to activate your PIR mode.
STC-I540IR The IR emitter will only activate in low light conditions. AVI video operation is functional during day and night www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR Manual Shooting Mode Using Manual Shoot Option in Still image mode • Slide the power toggle switch to TEST position. You will hear two short consecutive beeps followed by a third beep. • Press the MENU button once. The Camera icon will flash. • For still image capturing, press OK to select this option and press Menu to exit to status screen. • Camera icon will stop flashing on the LCD screen to indicate still image mode.
STC-I540IR Using Manual Shoot Option in AVI Mode • Slide the power toggle switch to TEST position. You will hear two short consecutive beeps followed by a third beep. • Press the MENU button. The Camera icon will flash. • Press RIGHT button to select manual Video Capture Mode. Video icon will display on the LCD screen to indicate AVI mode. • Press OK to confirm setting, and the icon will stop flashing. • Press MENU to exit settings.
STC-I540IR Viewing Images The STC-I540IR 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. Download to PC to View Images The Stealth Cam STC-I540IR Digital Scouting Camera is a plug and play unit for users of Windows XP, 2000, and ME operating systems, and need not install a camera driver. If your PC operating system is older, then visit www.stealthcam.net to download the appropriate camera driver.
STC-I540IR recognize the camera as mass storage unit and allow you to see the images stored in the camera, of images on the SD card if you are using one. Viewing the image on a handheld LCD TV video monitor, or your home TV equipped with an RCA input jack (cables sold separately) For viewing on a handheld LCD TV, attach the appropriate cable to the video OUT jack on the camera. Insert the other end into the video IN jack on the handheld LCD TV monitor.
STC-I540IR video IN jack on the TV. Make sure to switch to VIDEO IN mode on your TV. (See your TV owner’s manual for directions) Turn on the TV monitor and slide the camera power switch to TEST. • Your camera is preset to NTSC TV out system by default. • Press the OK button on the camera. This will display the last image captured. • Using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the image you wish to view. Image number and total number of images in memory will display on the center bottom of the screen.
STC-I540IR Viewing AVI Clip on hand held TV or home TV monitor • Follow the cable attaching instruction listed in hand held TV or home TV monitor described in previous section. • Press the OK button on the camera. This will display the last image captured. • Press LEFT / RIGHT button to scroll through the images in memory. An AVI motion clip image will have a movie icon showing on the upper left hand corner of the image. • Press SHUTTER button to play back the AVI motion clip.
STC-I540IR Deleting Images At any time while viewing images on a Handheld TV or home TV monitor, 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. • By default, your viewing monitor will display DEL 1. Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to choose the desired function to delete one picture at a time, DEL 1, or delete all pictures at one time, DEL All. • Press OK to enter Delete Mode.
STC-I540IR Formatting Memory Card To erase images stored in memory, or to format an SD card: Slide the power switch to TEST position. You will hear two short consecutive beeps followed by a third beep. • Press Menu button once. • Press the Down button once. • The Trash icon will flash. format the memory. • The word “no” and the Trash icon will be flashing. If at this time you decide not to proceed with the formatting of the memory, press OK to exit. Otherwise press the Left button once.
STC-I540IR Using External Power The Stealth Cam STC-I540IR is designed to be used with an optional external 12V lead acid battery kit (STC-12VBB- sold separately). It is recommended for use in cold weather environments, or situations where your camera would be unattended for long periods of time. Make sure to install cables in correct polarity (+/-) with a lead acid battery. Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-) will result in damage to the camera. www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR Technical Specifications System Requirements and Compatibility • Windows 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 USB Port. If you have any questions regarding your PC specifications, please call your PC manufacturer. www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR Camera Features • Image sensor: 2 mega-pixel (Interpolation) RGB color • Built in 1.
STC-I540IR • Green Test LED indicator for area detection • TV out support for NTSC system • High precision 3P glass lens with IR coating • Effective viewing Angle: 54 deg; Focus: 15 feet ~ Infinity • PIR detection angle 45 degrees • Adjustable PIR detection range up to 30ft • Low power consumption: Standby current: < 1 mA; Capture current < 150mA • Interface type: USB • Power: C size alkaline batteries x 8 (not included) • Image format: Standard JPEG & Motion JPEG (AVI) www.stealthcam.
STC-I540IR General Information Storing conditions • Store in cool and dry location when it’s not in use. • 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 to water or any other liquid. This will damage the unit and void the warranty. • Use a soft lens cloth for cleaning the lens. Avoid touching the lens with your fingers.
STC-I540IR • Do not mix new and old batteries. • Always use fresh batteries. • For longer battery performance, use the Stealthcam lead acid 12V battery pack (optional). • Do not open the camera in an attempt to do an unauthorized service. This may 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.
STC-I540IR Moon Phase Symbol Chart Product specifications are subject to change. Stealthcam is not responsible for any photographic or typographical errors. www.stealthcam.
