Stealth Cam STC-I550 User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 1.
STC-I550 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-I550 Manual Contents Camera overview 4 Camera kit contents 8 Battery and memory Installation 9 Definitions 13 Set up and programming 15 Camera use 20 Mounting the camera 21 Viewing & Deleting images 26 Memory compatibility chart 33 Technical Specs 34 General Information 37 Moon Phase Chart 39 www.stealthcam.
STC-I550 Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication. www.stealthcam.
STC-I550 Open view image with major parts indication For use with Stealth Cam cable only. (sold separately) www.stealthcam.
STC-I550 Side view with major parts indication www.stealthcam.
STC-I550 Picture / Image Capacity SD card High Low Base AVI 16MB 13 17 32 8 32MB 26 34 64 16 64MB 52 68 128 32 128MB 104 136 256 64 256MB 208 272 512 128 512MB 416 544 1024 256 1 GB 832 1088 2048 512 2 GB 1664 2176 4096 1024 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-I550 Camera kit contents • Model STC-I550 Digital Scouting Camera • User Manual. • USB cable. • Strap. www.stealthcam.
STC-I550 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-I550 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. Removing battery while the camera is in operation may damage the camera.
STC-I550 12V Lead Acid external battery The STC-I550 is equipped with an external power jack designed to accept a barrel plug cable to attach to a sealed lead acid battery. (sold separately). This will enhance the camera’s field life. 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-I550 Memory Options Your STC-I550 camera is equipped with 32MB built in flash memory. The camera is also equipped with an expandable media card slot capable of accepting up to 2GB SD card (sold separately). With no memory card inserted into the slot, 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 for image storage.
STC-I550 SD cards must be clean (no images from other sources). If you are using the SD card from other cameras, please make sure to format the SD card in your computer using FAT formatting, not FAT32, prior to use in the camera. New cards are good to use straight from the package. www.stealthcam.
STC-I550 Definitions • Time out: To set the amount of time in minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggering. • Flash: • • o Auto – Flash on base on surrounding light conditions. o Off – Turn off the flash. 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: o 5.0M : Select this option to capture a 5.0M pixels image.
STC-I550 (Base image quality) o Video resolution (320 x 240): This is the resolution during video capturing. • Batteries Status: It shows the battery status. o Full: It shows the battery is full. o Low: It shows the battery is low and front Low Battery indicator will also blink. When the camera has detected low batteries, (Batteries are lower then 5.8 +/-0.2Volts) the camera unit will power off within 30 seconds automatically.
STC-I550 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. Flash Mode Control: The camera is pre-programmed with Auto Flash setting. • Switch the camera to ON position. • To turn off the flash mode, press the [UP] button once within 30 seconds. icon will appear on the top of the screen.
STC-I550 screen, press and hold the UP or DOWN button until the status screen appears. Programming the Stealth Cam STC-I550 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-I550 • This word CAMERA will be blinking • Press [OK] button to choose picture mode then press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired capture setting (number of pictures per triggering). • Press [OK] to confirm your selection. • If you want to choose video mode, when the word CAMERA is blinking, press [UP] to choose video mode. Now the word VIDEO will be blinking. Press [OK] to confirm your selection.
STC-I550 • Press [UP] or [DN] button to increase or decrease the time value in minutes from 01 to 59 minutes. • Press [OK] to save the setting and exit to Date & Time setting. Set Date and Time: This camera uses the 24hr military time format. • The DATE 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.
STC-I550 • Press [OK] to confirm the month setting and enter date setting. • Date digit will be blinking. Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the date value. (01 – 31) • Press [OK] to confirm the date setting and enter year setting. • Year digit will be blinking. Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the year value. Once this is done, press [OK]. You’ll see the word {dEL} blink. Now press [MENU] to exit program setting and back to status screen.
STC-I550 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-I550 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-I550 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-I550 Stealth Cam offers a Security Lock Bracket for uses exclusively with this camera. For the latest Stealthcam accessories go to: www.stealthcam.net 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 Stealth 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-I550 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. Open the front housing and press the [TEST] button to exit test mode. The camera will then enter count down mode for 1 minute, and the front green indicator will start blinking, giving you 1 minute to leave the coverage area. The camera will then enter PIR detection mode. b.
STC-I550 • 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. This is your indication to leave the coverage area within one minute. • After one minute, the camera will enter either image burst mode or adjustable video mode based on your program setting.
STC-I550 Viewing and deleting the images The STC-I550 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-I550 Viewing the images on your computer. • Slide the power switch to OFF 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 the word {USb} on the LCD screen. • At the same time, your computer will recognize the camera as a mass storage device and will be found under MY COMPUTER.
STC-I550 OUT jack on the camera. Insert the other end into the RCA 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 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.
STC-I550 • Press [OK] to confirm setting. • Press [MENU] to exit and continue with your image viewing. • Press [OK] to bring up the thumbnail images. At this point you may use the [UP] or [DN] button to navigate though your thumbnail images. • On the upper left hand corner of your TV monitor, it will display the word JPG or AVI to indicate whether that thumbnail is still image or video clip. • To view image in full screen, press [OK] button.
STC-I550 • Press the [OK] button to play back the AVI motion clip. • To return to thumbnail image selection view, press [OK] button at the end of the AVI clip. 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 either in thumbnail view or full screen press [MENU] once will enter delete mode. The word {dEL} will be blinking. Please note you can not enter delete mode while the video clip is playing.
STC-I550 • Press [OK] to confirm your selection. • To return to thumbnail view, you must press [DN] button and scroll through the option until you see No Delete (NO-dL), press [OK] and then press [MENU]. This will return back to either thumbnail view the full screen image that you were 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.
STC-I550 through the images one at a time. Once this is done press [DN] button and scroll through the options until you see No Delete (NO-dL), press [OK] and then press [MENU]. This will return to status screen. www.stealthcam.
STC-I550 SD Memory Card Compatibility Chart The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the STC-I550 model.
STC-I550 Technical Specifications System Requirements and Compatibility • Windows 98/98se/2000/Me/XP/Vista • P 450MHz or equivalent processor. • 128MB SDRAM or above. • VGA Video Card with 32MB RAM for minimum, Color 16 bit or higher. If you have any questions regarding your PC specifications please call your PC manufacturer. www.stealthcam.
STC-I550 Camera Features and Specification. • Image sensor: 1.3 mega-pixels RGB color. • 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 GB. • Resolution Options: 5.0M, 3M, 1.3M • 3 Capturing Options: Single, Continuous, AVI. • Image performance for video stream: 10fps in 320 x 240 pixels, approx 10 seconds per section. • Auto white balance and auto expose. • Flash light strobe Auto & Off control.
STC-I550 • TV out support for NTSC and PAL system. • Focusing: 5 ft to Infinity • High precision 4 P glass lens with IR coating • Effective viewing Angle: 49 deg • PIR detection angle 48 deg • Low power consumption: Standby current: < 1mA. Capture current <150mA • Interface type: USB 1.1. • Power: C size alkaline Batteries x 6 • External power: 12 volts battery pack • Image format: Standard JPEG or Motion JPEG (AVI) www.stealthcam.
STC-I550 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). 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-I550 disassemble the STC-I550 cam. • 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. May be protected by one or more U.S. Patent numbers: 6,735,387 6,768,868 6,834,162 7,149,422 7,308,196 www.stealthcam.
STC-I550 Moon Phase Symbol Chart Product specifications are subject to change. Stealthcam is not responsible for any photographic or typographical errors. www.stealthcam.
