NSTRUCTION MANUAL Model #: STC-‐SN854NG Toll Free 1-‐877-‐269-‐8490 Version 4.0_1628 WWW.STEALTHCAM.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Camera overview 5 Camera Kit contents 8 General Information 9 Quick Start Guide 10 Battery and Memory Installation 11 Setup and Programming 14 Using the Camera in PIR detection mode 25 Using the Camera in Time Lapse mode 27
CAMERA OVERVIEW Front Infrared LED Microphone Test Indicator Camera Lens Lock Hole Passive Infrare Sensor (PIR) LCD Display Screen WWW.STEALTHCAM.
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Side & Bottom view SD Card Slot 12V DC Port USB Port For use with Stealth Cam Cable and/or 12V Battery Box (sold separately) TV Out Mounting Strap Slots Tree Screw Mount WWW.STEALTHCAM.
CAMERA KIT CONTENT 1. Model STC-‐SN854NG Digital Scouting Camera 2. User manual 3. Strap WWW.STEALTHCAM.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SETUP AND PROGRAMMING When the camera is first turned in the Manual setting, the internal LCD screen displays the camera status. The following information is present on this screen.
Ø • 1 Star (1.3Mp): Select this option to capture a 1.3M pixels image. (Base image quality) (Default) Resolution for Video: Color Daytime / Black & White Nighttime Ø HD: 1280 x 720 • Time out: Sets the amount of time in Seconds / Minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggering or Time Lapse.
Setting the Preset Program Selection Mode: This camera is equipped with 4 Program selection toggle switch settings. Make sure camera is in the OFF position BEFORE changing any toggle switches. NOTE: If you choose one of the Preset settings, your camera will only function in PIR mode not Time Lapse mode.
Programming the Stealth Cam using MANUAL mode Setting the Camera’s Operation Mode: Your Stealth Cam can be programmed to operation either in PIR Detection mode or Time Lapse / PIR mode. • • Switch the camera to the Manual position. Ø LCD screen will display the camera status screen.
• • • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired resolution. Press [OK] to save your selection. Press [MENU] button to exit. Setting the Capturing Sequence in PIR mode: Your Stealth Cam can be programmed to shoot 1-‐9 pictures per triggering. • Switch the camera to the Manual position.
• • • • • • by PIR detection. Press [UP] button TWO times 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 10 to 180 seconds in 5-‐second increments.
Your Stealth Cam can be programmed to set the amount of time in seconds or minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggers. • Switch the camera to the Manual position. Ø LCD screen will display the camera status screen. • Press the [MENU] button once within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The word TIME will be blinking. Press [OK] to enter Minute setting first. The MINUTE digits will be blinking. Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the minute value (00 – 59). Press [OK] to save your selection and enter Hour setting. The HOUR digits will be blinking.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ø LCD screen will display the camera status screen. Press the [MENU] button once within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode. Press [UP] button until you see the word tLS blinking. Press [OK] to confirm and go into TLS Mode "Start Time" setting.
• • Please complete the TIME OUT, Still image resolution, Burst Mode, Zoom settings like the settings on the PIR operation mode. Then press [MENU] button to exit.
best results. • Mount the camera about 4-‐5 feet high with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle. • Mount the camera facing north or south NOT east or west due to the rising and setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed images.
(Example: Trail Setup) 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 either one of the Preset modes or Manual mode.
To Capture Images, make sure display reads CAMERA: • Once in Manual mode, if the display does not read CAMERA then, Ø Press the [MENU] button once. Ø Press the [OK] button once. Ø The word CAMERA will blink. Ø Press the [UP] button ONE time to toggle to Camera mode. Ø Press the [OK] button TWO times.
USING THE CAMERA IN TIME LAPSE 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 Manual mode.
VIEWING AND DELETING FILES The STC-‐SN854NG cam offers the user different options for viewing their images. You can view images or videos through either on your computer, a handheld LCD monitor or even your home TV that’s equipped with an RCA Input jack.
• • • The camera will automatically power ON and display the word USb on the display screen. At the same time, your computer will recognize the camera as a Removable Storage device. You will find it under MY COMPUTER.
• • • On the upper left hand corner of your TV monitor, it will either display the image OR the image with a video icon which indicates it’s a video clip. To view in full screen, press the [OK] button. Press the [OK] button again, it will return to the thumbnail view from the full screen image.
• • The word “ tu -‐ P “ will be blinking and then stops. Once the blinking stops, power off the camera. Wait for 5 seconds and then power up your camera again. Viewing Video Clips on handheld LCD monitor or home TV monitor • • • • • • • Follow the cable attaching instruction listed in previous section.
• • • You’ll see the word -‐ dEL -‐ blinking. Press [OK] button to enter the DELETE & FORMAT menu. Press [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired function. Ø NO-‐dL (No Delete) -‐ No images get deleted. Ø d-‐ONE (Delete One) -‐ Only the last file will get deleted.
MEMORY COMPATIBILITY CHART The following cards have been tested and approved for use with the STC-‐ SN854NG model.
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 800x600 or above w/ 256MB • 2GB free hard disc space • An available USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended) • Direct X 9.
Camera Features and Specification • High precision multi-‐layer glass lens with coating. • Built in 1.85” B&W LCD display. • External memory support: SD memory card up to 32GB. • Resolution Options: 8.0M, 3.0M, 1.3M. • Image interpolated from 5M Sensor • • Capturing Options: 1 -‐ 9 image burst mode or video recording with audio.
IMAGE CAPACITY CHART SD card High Color High B&W Low Color Low B&W Base Color Base B&W AVI Color AVI B&W Based on File size of 5MB 3MB 2.0MB 1MB 1MB 0.5MB 90MB (30sec.) 60MB (30sec.
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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: Yes, the infrared flash is invisible.
Q: Do I need to recharge my 12V Battery Kit during the seasons it’s not in use? A: The 12V Battery Kit should be recharge at least every 3 months, regardless if it is being used or not, in order to preserve the working condition of the battery inside the unit.
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.
