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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model #: STC-‐P8XT Series Toll Free 1-‐877-‐269-‐8490 WWW.STEALTHCAM.NET Version 1.
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** IMPORTANT NOTE ** First, congratulations on purchasing one of the finest scouting cameras on the market today. We appreciate your business and want to prove to you we are committed to providing you the best product and support in the field.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Camera overview 4 Camera kit contents 7 General Information 8 Quick Start 9 Battery and Memory Installation 10 Setup and Programming 13 Using the camera 21 Viewing & deleting images 25 Memory compatibility chart 33 Technical specs 34 Image capacity chart 37 Moon phase chart 39 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 40 FCC Compliance 42 WWW.STEALTHCAM.
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CAMERA OVERVIEW Front For use with Stealth Cam cable only. (sold separately) WWW.STEALTHCAM.
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CAMERA KIT CONTENT • Model STC-P8XT Digital Scouting Camera • User manual • Strap WWW.STEALTHCAM.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Storing conditions • 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 in water or any other liquid. This will damage the unit and void the warranty.
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QUICK START GUIDE This guide is designed to get you up and running in a matter of moments. To get the most out of this advanced scouting tools, please read the manual thoroughly before operating the camera.
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BATTERY AND 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. WARNING: ALWAYS have the camera in the OFF position when installing or removing batteries and memory card. Removing batteries or memory card while the camera is ON may damage the camera.
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NOTE: Please make sure the voltage and polarity (+/-‐) are correct before connection. Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-‐) will damage the camera. When both internal and external batteries are connected, the camera will draw power from the higher voltage source first.
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Inserting SD memory card NOTE: 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.
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SETUP 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.
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• Resolution for Video: Color Daytime / Black & White Nighttime Ø VGA: 640x480 *ONLY resolution* • Time out: To set the amount of time in seconds or minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggering. • Moon phase: Displays the moon phases. • Battery Status: Shows the battery status. Ø Full: The battery is full.
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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.
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Setting the Capturing Sequence: Your Stealth Cam can be programmed to shoot 1-‐9 pictures per triggering. • Switch the camera to the ON position. Ø LCD screen will display the camera status screen. • Press the [MENU] button once within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode.
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Setting the Video Mode: Your Stealth Cam can be programmed to record 5-‐240 seconds of video per triggering. • Switch the camera to the ON position. Ø LCD screen will display the camera status screen. • Press the [MENU] button once within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode.
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Setting the Time Out Mode: Your Stealth Cam can be programmed to set the amount of time in minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggers. • Switch the camera to the ON position. Ø LCD screen will display the camera status screen. • Press the [MENU] button once within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode.
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Setting the Time and Date: Your Stealth Cam uses the 24hr military time format. • Switch the camera to the ON position. Ø LCD screen will display the camera status screen. • Press the [MENU] button within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode. • Press [DOWN] button TWO times to enter Time and Date mode.
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• The YEAR digits will be blinking. • Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the year value. (00 -‐ 99). • Press [OK] to save your selection and enter Month setting. • The MONTH digits will be blinking. • Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the month value. (01 – 12).
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USING THE CAMERA Once all program settings have been setup properly, your Stealth Cam is ready for field use. Getting started Listed below are some helpful pointers on how to use your camera to get the best results.
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(Example: Mounting) (Example: Trail Setup) WWW.STEALTHCAM.
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Using the camera in PIR detection mode • Mount the camera to the tree or other sturdy object using either a tree screw (optional accessory) or supplied mounting strap. • Open the front housing and move the switch to the ON position. At this point, you have 30 seconds to start making any program changes.
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• 30 seconds after you’ve made your adjustments, 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.
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VIEWING AND DELETING FILES The STC-‐P8XT cam offers the user different options for viewing their images. You can view images or videos through either a handheld LCD monitor or your home TV that is equipped with and RCA Input jack.
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For viewing on your home TV monitor: • Attach the appropriate cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the camera. • Insert the other end into the RCA VIDEO IN jacks on the TV. • Turn on both the camera and the TV monitor. • Make sure to switch to AUX / VIDEO IN mode on your TV.
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• Press the [DN] button to set the camera’s TV OUT to PAL. • The word “ tu – P ” will now be blinking. • Press the [OK] to confirm this setting. • The word “ tu -‐ P “ will be blinking and then stops. • Once the blinking stops, power off the camera.
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Viewing Video Clips on handheld LCD monitor or home TV monitor • Follow the cable attaching instruction listed in previous section. • You will see a series of thumbnail images on your monitor. • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to choose the video clip you want to watch. • Press the [OK] button to play the video clip.
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Viewing files by computer Your Stealth Cam Digital Scouting Camera is a plug and play USB storage device for users of Windows 2000 / ME / XP / Vista / Windows 7 operating systems. *Refer to our website, www.stealthcam.net, for current Mac compatible listing and instructions.
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• At this point you have several options: Ø To view or play your images and videos: Double click on the Removable Storage device, and then drill down to the file you want to see and double click. Ø To save your images and videos: Highlight the file or files you want to save and drag them to your hard drive.
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NOTE: If 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 the [OK] button to enter the DELETE & FORMAT menu. • Using the [UP] and [DN] buttons to select the desired function.
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• If you choose (FORMAT), it will delete ALL files on your SD card and reformat your SD memory card. This feature is particularly useful if you want the card to act like brand-‐new or if you got the card out of another camera.
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MEMORY COMPATIBILITY CHART The following cards have been tested and approved for use with the STC-‐ DVIRHD model at the time this manual was printer. For a more up-‐to-‐date chart visit our website at www.stealthcam.net.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS System Requirements and Compatibility • Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 (Check our website for Mac compatibility listings) • Pentium 4, 2GHz or above • 1GB RAM (2GB recommended) • 32 bits color, Resolution 1280 x 800 or above with built in 256MB • 2GB free hard disc space • An available USB 1.1 port (USB 2.
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Camera Features and Specification • Camera lens: 5P high precision multi-‐layer glass lens with IR coating • Built in 2.0” B&W LCD display • Built in 32MB SDRAM for image buffer • External memory support: SD memory card up to 16GB. See compatibility chart. • Resolution Options: 8.0M, 3.0M, 1.
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• Effective viewing Angle: 50 degrees • PIR detection angle 48 degrees • Power consumption: Standby current: < 7mA. Capture current <280mA • Interface type: USB 1.1 • Power: C size alkaline Batteries x 6 • External power: 12 volts battery pack / AC Adapter WWW.STEALTHCAM.
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IMAGE CAPACITY CHART STC-P8XT & P8XTNXT Day Memory Card Size Resolution Pixels Data size HiGH 8.0M 4.7M 3264 x 2448 217 434 868 1,736 3,472 LOW 3.0M 2M 2048 x 1536 512 1,024 2,048 4,096 8,192 BASE 1.3M 1M 1280 x 1024 1,024 2,048 4,096 8,192 16,384 AVI VGA 30's VGA 80M 640 x 480 / 30's 14 28 56 112 224 HIGH 8.0M 2.7M 3264 x 2448 340 680 1,360 2,720 5,440 LOW 3.0M 1M 2048 x 1536 1,024 2,048 4,096 8,192 16,384 BASE 1.3M 0.
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When the 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.
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MOON PHASE SYMBOL CHART WWW.STEALTHCAM.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What does it mean when I have all 8’s on my LCD screen? A: This usually refers to an incompatible memory card or memory card damaged. Make sure your card has been properly formatted. Q: Is the infrared flash invisible? A: The infrared flash will give off a low glow red light.
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Q: What are my options if my camera is past it warranty? A: We have an out of warranty program in which you may purchase a reconditioned replacement unit for 50% or more off (based on retail price of unit) discount exchange of your old unit.
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WARNING: Modification not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate. 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.