Stealth Cam STC-WD2X User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 1.
STC-WD2X 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-WD2X Manual Contents Camera overview 4 Camera kit contents 8 Battery and memory Installation 9 Set up and programming 12 Camera use 21 Mounting the camera 22 Viewing & Deleting images 28 Memory compatibility chart 37 Technical Specs 38 General Information 41 www.stealthcam.
STC-WD2X Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication. www.stealthcam.
STC-WD2X Open view image with major parts indication For use with Stealth Cam cable only. (sold separately) www.stealthcam.
STC-WD2X Side view with major parts indication www.stealthcam.
STC-WD2X Picture / Image Capacity SD card High Low Base AVI 16MB 26 40 80 8 32MB 52 80 160 16 64MB 104 160 320 32 128MB 208 320 640 64 256MB 416 640 1280 128 512MB 832 1280 2560 256 1 GB 1664 2560 5120 512 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-WD2X Camera kit contents • Model STC-WD2X Digital Scouting Camera • CDROM (Contains Ulead Photo Express 8 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-WD2X Battery & memory installation The Stealth Cam STC-WD2X 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 “C” cell The internal battery compartment accepts 6 “C” cell batteries. Be sure to use high quality brand name alkaline batteries. Install batteries in correct polarity (+/-) as noted inside battery compartment.
STC-WD2X • Make sure the camera power switch is OFF and power source switch on BATTERY. • Insert the battery pack plug into the DC 12V jack of the bottom of camera housing • Turn the camera power on. Please make sure the voltage and polarity (+/-) are correct before connection. Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-) will damage the camera. Memory Options Your STC-WD2X camera is equipped with 16MB built in flash memory.
STC-WD2X 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. • Insert SD memory card in to the SD card slot completely and in the correct direction as shown by the sticker located at the side of the housing. • To remove the SD memory card, depress the SD card and pull out the card gently.
STC-WD2X 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 re-power the display screen press and hold the UP or DOWN button for at least 5 seconds. www.stealthcam.
STC-WD2X Definition • 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. o 3P: Three images continuous capturing per PIR triggering. o Video: Taking 10 seconds video per PIR triggering.
STC-WD2X o 0.3M : Select this option to capture a 0.3M pixels image. (Low 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 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, (Batteries are lower then 6.6 +/-0.
STC-WD2X Programming the Stealth Cam STC-WD2X Switch the camera to the ON position. Once the Camera status screen is visible press the MENU button. This will bring up the SETTING screen. Capture mode / Resolution / Time out / TV System / Date & Time settings are all performed in this menu. * NOTE: If no buttons are pressed within 30 seconds during any of the programming mode, the unit will return to 1-minute count down mode then start PIR capturing. www.stealthcam.
STC-WD2X Set the Capturing sequence. The Stealth Cam STC-WD2X can be programmed to shoot 1-3 pictures per triggering or 10 seconds of video. • Power on the unit, press the [MENU] button to bring up the menu on the LCD screen. • Press [UP] or [DN] to highlight CAPTURE • Then press the [OK] button to enter capture setting. • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired capture setting (number of pictures per triggering) and press the [OK] to save. This will return you to the SETTING SCREEN menu.
STC-WD2X Set the Resolution: • Press the [UP] or [DN] to highlight RESOLUTION • Then press the [OK] button to into the resolution settings. • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired resolution and press [OK] to save • Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select additional program settings or press [MENU] again to exit the SETTING SCREEN. Set the Time out: • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to highlight TIME OUT. • Press [OK] to enter the setting.
STC-WD2X settings or press [MENU] again to exit the SETTING SCREEN. Set TV System: NTSC is the correct setting for all of North America. Your Stealth Cam STC-WD2X comes pre-programmed for NTSC. • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to highlight TV System. • Press [OK] to enter the setting. • Press the [UP] or [DN] to set the TV output in NTSC or PAL system. • Press [OK] again to save the setting. This will return you to the SETTING SCREEN menu.
STC-WD2X Set Date and Time: • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to move to highlight DATE AND TIME. • Press [OK] to enter the TIME & DATE setting menu. • Press [UP] or [DN] to select the TIME • Using the UP and DOWN buttons set the appropriate hour then press OK. This will highlight the minutes. Using the UP and DOWN buttons select the appropriate minute. • Press the [OK] to save the time and this will return you to the TIME & DATE setting menu.
STC-WD2X select the appropriate year then press OK. This will return you to the DATE & TIME setting menu. • Press the [MENU] to return to the main setting menu. Once all settings have been completed press the MENU button to return to CAMERA STATUS screen. www.stealthcam.
STC-WD2X Using the camera Once all program setting has been completed your Stealth Cam is ready for field use. Getting started Mounting the Camera. It is recommended to 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-WD2X Mounting the camera Mounting the camera with Tree Screw (Optional Accessory sold separately) • 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-WD2X 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-WD2X 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. Testing the camera coverage area One of STC-WD2X 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-WD2X • 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. • Adjust the camera position as needed and repeat testing until the desired coverage area is achieved. • When you have completed the testing the coverage area there are 2 methods for exiting the test mode: a. Open the front housing and press the [TEST] button to exit test mode.
STC-WD2X Using the camera in PIR detection mode • Mount the camera to tree or other sturdy object using either 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. At this point you have 30 seconds to make any program adjustments. • After 30 seconds the camera’s green test light will begin blinking and enter count down mode.
STC-WD2X of the flash, program setting and battery power level. The flash lighting will only activate in low light conditions. When the camera is set to AVI capturing, the 10 seconds clips will only turn out well in good daytime lighting conditions. If the lighting conditions are not enough, unit will switch the AVI to single image capturing automatically. 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-WD2X Viewing and deleting the images. The STC-WD2X cam offers the user four different options for viewing the images. The external LCD display screen on the front 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. www.stealthcam.
STC-WD2X Thumbnail display Viewing the image on the built in TFT LCD screen. • Slide the camera power switch to ON. • Press the [OK] button. • TFT LCD screen will display the last image captured. Press [OK] button again, a thumbnail view of the images in memory will be displayed. • Using the [UP] and [DN] buttons select the image you wish to view. This will bring up the whole image on the screen. Then www.stealthcam.
STC-WD2X using the [UP] and [DN] buttons you may navigate though all the images in memory. • To return to the thumbnail view from the full size image press the [OK] button. 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. Turn on both the camera and TV monitor. • Press the [OK] button on the camera.
STC-WD2X using the [UP] and [DN] buttons you may navigate though all the images in memory. • To return to the thumbnail view from the full size image press the [OK] button. 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 both the camera and TV. Make sure to switch to VIDEO IN mode on your TV. (See your TV owner’s manual for directions.
STC-WD2X • Using the [UP] and [DN] buttons select the image you wish to view this will bring up the whole image on the screen. Then using the [UP] and [DN] buttons you may navigate though all the images in memory. • To return to the thumbnail view from the full size image press the [OK] button. Viewing images by computer download The Stealth Cam STC-WD2X advanced Digital Scouting Camera is a plug and play USB storage device.
STC-WD2X Attention: The software CD-ROM packaged with the camera is designed for PC’s only (not MAC compatible). Playing this CD-ROM on a stereo or CD 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.
STC-WD2X • 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. • If your computer doesn’t run automatically, please click “Start” button and choose “Run”, and then browse the CD drive and click “Setup”. www.stealthcam.
STC-WD2X • 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. • 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.
STC-WD2X Deleting images. At any time while viewing images on the built in LCD, 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] to enter the DELETE & FORMAT menu. • Using the [UP] and [DN] buttons to the desired function. Delete, Not delete or Delete ALL. • After selection has been made the screen will go back to image preview mode. www.stealthcam.
STC-WD2X SD Memory Card Compatibility Chart The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the STC-WD2X model.
STC-WD2X 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.stealthcam.
STC-WD2X Camera Features and Specification. • Image sensor: 1.3 Mega-pixels RGB color • Built in 1.5” TFT Color LCD display • Built in 16M flash memories for image storage • External memory support: SD memory card up to 1.0 Gig • Resolution Options: 2.0M, 1.2M, 0.
STC-WD2X • 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: 52 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 JEPG. And Motion JEPG (AVI) www.stealthcam.
STC-WD2X 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-WD2X • 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. WF031B_2.0_R3 Print In China. www.stealthcam.