STC-I850 User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 6.
STC-I850 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-I850 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 25 Memory compatibility chart 33 Technical specs 34 General information 37 Image capacity chart 39 Moon phase chart 41 www.stealthcam.
STC-I850 Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication www.stealthcam.
STC-I850 Open view image with major parts indication www.stealthcam.
STC-I850 Side view with major parts indication www.stealthcam.
STC-I850 Camera kit contents Model STC-I850 Digital Scouting Camera User manual USB cable Strap www.stealthcam.
STC-I850 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-I850 12V Lead Acid external battery The camera is equipped with an external power jack designed to accept a barrel plug cable that attaches 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. Insert the external battery barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the bottom of camera housing.
STC-I850 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 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.
STC-I850 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 prior to use in your camera. New cards are good to use straight from the package. www.stealthcam.
STC-I850 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 in the status screen. To turn the flash mode back to Auto setting, press the [UP] button the second time.
STC-I850 Definition Time out: To set the amount of time in minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggering. Flash: o Auto – Flash based 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 High: Select this option to capture an 8.0M pixels image. (High image quality) o Low: Select this option to capture a 3.0M pixels image.
STC-I850 Batteries Status: Displays the battery status. o Full: The battery is full. o Low: The battery is low, and the front Low Battery indicator will also blink. When the camera has detected low batteries, (Batteries that are lower than 6.0 +/-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 for still image.
STC-I850 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] to choose the selection.
STC-I850 Press [OK] to confirm your selection, and exit to TIME OUT setting. Set the Video Mode: Your Stealth Cam STC-I850 can be programmed to record 5~90 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 90 seconds in 5 second increments).
STC-I850 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. Minutes 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 digits 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-I850 decrease the date value (1 – 31). Once this is done, press [OK]. The word “-- dEL --“ will begin to blink. Now press [MENU] to exit the 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 the camera status ready screen for the 1 minute countdown mode to enter PIR capturing. www.stealthcam.
STC-I850 Using the camera Once all program settings have 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-I850 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-I850 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-I850 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 In order to obtain proper weather resistance, please make sure that both door latches are securely locked in place. After mounting the camera, open the front housing and slide the power to ON.
STC-I850 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. 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-I850 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-I850 Viewing and deleting the images The STC-I850 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 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-I850 the handheld TV screen does not flicker, 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. Press [DN] button to select TV out in PAL System (used in most European and Asian countries).
STC-I850 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 whether the image is a still image or video clip. To view image in full screen, press [OK] button. Press [OK] button again to return to the thumbnail view from the full size image.
STC-I850 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 the still image in full screen, you can return to thumbnail image selection view by pressing the [OK] button.
STC-I850 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-I850 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. Press [UP] or [DN] until you see (NO-dL) then press [OK] button once and then press [MENU] to return to image viewing.
STC-I850 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. The word “-- dEL –“ blinking.
STC-I850 Press [OK] to confirm your selection. 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 by 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.
STC-I850 SD Memory Card Compatibility Chart The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the STC-I850 model. Kingmax Sandisk Toshiba PNY Kingston First Champion Digilux 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 1G, 2G. 1G, 2G. Proper camera operation cannot be guaranteed when using memory card NOT listed above. www.stealthcam.
STC-I850 Technical Specifications System Requirements and Compatibility Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista 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.
STC-I850 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 memory for image storage External memory support: SD memory card up to 2.0 GB Resolution Options: 8.0M, 3.0M, 1.
STC-I850 Green test LED indicator TV out support for NTSC and PAL system Focusing: 5 ft to Infinity Effective viewing Angle: 50 deg. PIR detection angle 48 deg. Power consumption: Standby current: < 5mA Capture current <140mA 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-I850 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-I850 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 / 7,593,632 www.stealthcam.
STC-I850 Picture / Image Capacity SD card High Low Base AVI Based on data Size 5.0MB 2.0MB 1.0MB 70MB Built In 32MB 5 14 28 0 16MB 3 8 16 0 32MB 6 16 32 0 64MB 12 32 64 0 128MB 24 64 128 1 256MB 48 128 256 3 512MB 96 256 512 6 1GB* 192 512 1,024 12 2GB* 384 1,024 2,048 24 *Subject to card compatibility under different brands. www.stealthcam.
STC-I850 NOTE: Picture / Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number of images or AVI movies 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-I850 Moon Phase Symbol Chart www.stealthcam.
STC-I850 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.
