STC-DVIR8 User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 2.
STC-DVIR8 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 One Year 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-DVIR8 Manual Contents Camera overview 4 Camera kit contents 7 Battery and memory installation 8 Set up and programming 12 Camera use 19 Mounting the camera 20 Viewing & deleting images 26 Memory compatibility chart 34 Technical specs 35 General information 38 Image capacity chart 40 Moon phase chart 42 www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR8 Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication For use with Stealth Cam cable only. (sold separately) www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR8 Open view image with major parts indication www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR8 Side view with major parts indication www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR8 Camera kit contents • Model STC-DVIR8 Digital Scouting Camera • User manual • USB cable • Strap www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR8 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. Your Stealth Cam 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-DVIR8 12V Lead Acid external battery The camera is equipped with an external power jack designed to accept a barrel plug cable attached 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-DVIR8 Memory Options Your 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 16GB 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.
v STC-DVIR8 If you are using the SD card from other cameras, please make sure to format the SD card in your computer prior to use in your camera. New cards are good to use straight from the package. www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR8 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 until you see the status screen. www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR8 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 240 seconds adjustable video per PIR triggering. Resolution: v Color Day time / Black and White Night time o High: Select this option to capture a 8.0M pixels image. (High image quality) o Low: Select this option to capture a 3.0M pixels image.
• STC-DVIR8 Batteries Status: Displays the battery status. o Full: The battery is full. o Low: The battery is low and front Low Battery indicator will also blink. v When the camera has detected low batteries, (Batteries are lower than 6.2 +/-0.2Volts) the camera unit will power off within 30 seconds automatically. Please replace with new batteries; otherwise the camera will not work properly. • Day and Time: Displays the date and time that you have set on still image.
STC-DVIR8 Programming the Stealth Cam 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. • The word RESOLUTION will be blinking. • Press [OK] button to choose the selection.
• STC-DVIR8 Press [OK] to confirm your selection and exit to TIME OUT settings. Set the Video Mode: Your Stealth Cam can program to record 5~240 seconds of video per triggering. • After pressing the [MENU] button, press [UP] button twice to enter video setting mode. The word VIDEO will be blinking. Press [OK] button and the video length in seconds will be blinking. • Press [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired video length (from 5 seconds to 240 seconds in 5 second increments).
STC-DVIR8 Set Date and Time: This camera uses the 24hr military time format. • The word TIME will be blinking. Press [OK] to enter minute 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. Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the hour value (00 – 23) • Press [OK] to confirm the hour setting and enter year setting.
STC-DVIR8 decrease the date value. (1 – 31) Once this is done, press [OK]. You’ll see the word “-- dEL --“ blinking. Now press [MENU] to exit program setting and back to status screen. At the end of each program set up selection, you may press [MENU] to exit and return to camera status ready screen for the 1 minute countdown mode to enter PIR capturing. www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR8 Using the camera Once all program settings 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-DVIR8 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. • Attach the camera to the screw by turning the camera onto the mounting screw to the desired position. • Tighten the stabilizer nut. www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR8 v Attach 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-DVIR8 Stealth Cam offers a Security Lock Bracket for uses exclusively with this camera. (Part number STC-LBDV) For the latest Stealthcam accessories, go to: www.stealthcam.net or call toll free 877-269-8490 v In order to obtain proper weather resistance, please make sure that both door latches are securely locked in place. • After mounting the camera, open front housing and slide the power to ON. • After the font LCD screen has powered on.
STC-DVIR8 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. The camera will then enter countdown 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-DVIR8 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-DVIR8 v The IR Emitter will only activate in low light conditions. Using the camera in manual shoot mode • Open the front housing and turn the camera on. • Close the front housing. The camera is now ready to be used as hand held point and shoot camera. • The manual mode setting will perform the programmed setting above.
STC-DVIR8 Viewing and deleting the images The STC-DVIR8 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. Viewing the image on a handheld LCD TV video monitor or your home TV equipped with an RCA input jack.
• STC-DVIR8 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. Proceed to the Thumbnail image section below. If the handheld TV screen flickers, 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 “ on the camera’s internal screen will blink first. Press [OK] once and now you’ll see “ tu – n “ blinking.
STC-DVIR8 Thumbnail Images • You will see thumbnail images on your monitor. 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 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 it will return to the thumbnail view from the full size image.
• • STC-DVIR8 At the end of the video clip, press [UP] or [DN] button to proceed to the next video or image. If it is a video clip file, then it will automatically start to play. If it is still image file then it will show the image in full screen. When you view still images in full screen, you can return to thumbnail image selection view by pressing the [OK] button.
STC-DVIR8 Viewing the images on your computer via USB connection. • Make sure the power switch is in the OFF location. • To view the images, simply plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer. • Plug the other smaller 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-DVIR8 v Please note, you cannot enter delete mode while the video clip is playing. You must wait until the end of the video clip or while it is in thumbnail view. • Press [OK] button to enter the DELETE & FORMAT menu. • Using the [UP] and [DN] buttons to select the desired function. No Delete (NO-dL), Delete one (d-ONE), Delete ALL (d-ALL), or FORMAT. • Press [OK] to confirm your selection.
STC-DVIR8 return to status screen. • If you choose to format your memory, it will erase all images. This feature is particularly useful if you don’t want to look 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. Deleting images in the field without viewing screen • After pressing the [MENU] button, press [DN] button once to enter the delete mode.
• STC-DVIR8 If you choose to delete one picture at a time, (d-ONE), it will delete the last picture from the memory, the front counter will decrease one. • 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 and front counter will return to 0000. • If you choose to format your memory, it will erase all images. This feature is particularly useful if you don’t want to look through the images one at a time.
STC-DVIR8 SD Memory Card Compatibility Chart The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the STC-DVIR8 model. Kingmax 2G Sandisk 2G, 4G, 8G Toshiba 2G PNY 2G, 4G, 8G, 16G. Kingston First Champion 2G, 4G, 8G, 16G. Digilux 1G, 2G. Lexar 4G, 8G, 16G DANE-ELEC 4G, 8G, 16G 1G, 2G, 4G, 8G, 16G. Proper camera operation cannot be guaranteed when using memory card NOT listed above. www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR8 Technical Specifications System Requirements and Compatibility • Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 • Pentium 4, 2GHz or above • 1GB RAM (2GB recommended) • 32 bits color, resolution 800 x 600 or above. Built in 128MB • 2GB free hard disc space • An available USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended) • Direct X 9.0 or above – Should come with your operating system already. • Optional: Windows compatible sound card and speaker.
STC-DVIR8 Camera Features and Specification. • Camera lens: 4P high precision multi-layer 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 16GB • Resolution Options: 8.0M, 3.0M, 1.3M • Capturing Options: 1 to 9 image burst mode or AVI recording with audio • Image performance for video stream: VGA 640 x 480 pixels • Auto white balance and auto expose.
• STC-DVIR8 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: 50 degrees • PIR detection angle 48 degrees • Power consumption: Standby current: < 5mA. Capture current <280mA • 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-DVIR8 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. • Remove dirt or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent.
STC-DVIR8 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.
STC-DVIR8 Picture / Image Capacity SD card High Color High B&W Low Color Low B&W Base Color Base B&W AVI Color AVI B&W Based on data Size 3.5MB 3.0MB 2.0MB 1.5MB 1.0MB 0.
STC-DVIR8 When SD card is NOT FULL, but camera's front counter already reaches 9999, the camera will create a new folder to save the next data. Camera's front counter will keep showing 9999. It will not reset to 0000. On the other hand, when SD card is full, camera's counter will then change the display to "FULL". Image and Video under each folder will be named from 0001 up to 9999. SD Card Capacity and Compatibility Due to the rapidly changing memory card market please consult www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR8 Moon Phase Symbol Chart www.stealthcam.
STC-DVIR8 Caution: Modification not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
