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Stealth Cam

STC-AD3

User’s Manual

Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490

www.stealthcam.net

Version

1.0

Dec/05

Summary of Contents for STC-AD3

Page 1: ...Stealth Cam STC AD3 User s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1 877 269 8490 www stealthcam net Version 1 0 Dec 05...

Page 2: ...am 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...

Page 3: ...y 2 Camera overview 4 Camera kit contents 8 Battery and memory installation 9 Set up and programming 13 Using the camera 24 Manual shooting mode 32 Viewing and deleting images 34 Using external power...

Page 4: ...STC AD3 www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 4 Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication...

Page 5: ...STC AD3 Open view image with major parts indication www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 5...

Page 6: ...STC AD3 Side view with major parts indication www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 6...

Page 7: ...20 20 32MB 60 240 40 64MB 120 480 80 128MB 240 960 160 256MB 480 1920 320 512MB 960 2048 640 NOTE Picture Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number of images or AVI movies based on resolution s...

Page 8: ...ntents Model STC AD3 Digital Scouting Camera CDROM Contains Lover s Eye image editing software and camera driver User Manual 1 2M USB cable 1 5M TV out cable for TV RCA Jack 1 5M TV out cable for hand...

Page 9: ...e warranty The Stealth Cam STC AD3 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...

Page 10: ...te 6V 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 Make sure the cam...

Page 11: ...sold separately With no memory card inserted into the slot the camera will use the built in 32MB memory If a Compact Flash card is inserted into the slot then the camera will bypass the built in memo...

Page 12: ...CF memory card by press the eject button which is on the upper of the card Compact flash cards must be clean no images from other sources if you are using the CF card from other cameras please make su...

Page 13: ...go through each program setting Time out To set the amount of time in minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggering Flash Control o Auto In low light conditions the flash will activate automati...

Page 14: ...e use as point and shoot camera or video camera under Test Mode Image Resolution The resolution selection that you have selected o 2048 x 1536 Select this option to capture a high image resolution o 1...

Page 15: ...ws 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 Both set of batteries are lower then 4 5 0 2Volts...

Page 16: ...emoving all 8 batteries at one time will result in the loss of date time setting Date and Time It shows the date and time that you have set Programming the Stealth Cam STC AD3 Slide the power switch t...

Page 17: ...mera capture mode or manual Movie capture mode Press OK to confirm setting and the icon will be freeze Press Menu to exit setting see page 31 for manual mode operating instruction Press Up button to c...

Page 18: ...Once you hear the beep sound it indicates formatting process is complete Press Menu to exit Setting Press Down button and scroll through the program icon to resolution setting and continue with the ne...

Page 19: ...blinking Press Left Right button to select high resolution 2048 x 1536 or low resolution 1024 x 768 Press OK to confirm setting and the icon will be freeze Press Menu to exit setting Or press Up butt...

Page 20: ...ow quality One star Low quality Two star Normal quality Three Star Fine quality Press OK to confirm setting the icon will be freeze Press Menu to exit setting Or press Up button to change the last set...

Page 21: ...nue with the next setting Date Time setting This camera uses the 24hr military time format Press O K button to enter into setting mode Set date and time The date will be shown on the LCD with the sett...

Page 22: ...ess Up Down button to select the appropriate minute 10 Press Right button to select the second setting 11 Press Up Down button to select the appropriate second At the end of time setting press OK to c...

Page 23: ...n button to proceed to Time Out Setting AVI will display Au it will record a 10 sec AVI movie Press OK to confirm the number of Photo setting After setting the number of photo each time press Down but...

Page 24: ...camera or slide to On position if you are ready to begin scouting Please note that when you power off the camera the front LCD counter will remain on This is normal Do not be alarmed Getting started...

Page 25: ...and overexposed images Clear branches and other debris away from the front of the camera so as not to block the camera lens or PIR sensor PIR Cover Area Diagram www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8...

Page 26: ...e Screw www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 26 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 t...

Page 27: ...g Using the supplied nut and washer tighten to the bottom of camera for greater stability Mounting the camera with the supplied strap www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 27 Insert the strap thro...

Page 28: ...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 Adjust the PIR coverage distance This Stealth Cam offers t...

Page 29: ...n 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 y...

Page 30: ...count down mode This is your indication to leave the coverage area within one minute After one minute the camera will take between 1 3 pictures or a 10 seconds AVI video based on your program setting...

Page 31: ...thcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 31 clips will only turn out well in good daytime lighting conditions When using the AVI function the camera cannot use the flash Time Date stamp will not appear on the...

Page 32: ...oint the camera in the direction where you want to capture the image and press SHUTTER button once You will hear two fast beeps after you press the SHUTTER button This indicates the image has been cap...

Page 33: ...K to confirm setting and the icon will freeze Press MENU to exit setting You may now point the camera in the direction where you want to capture the video and press SHUTTER button to start the video r...

Page 34: ...turned off 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...

Page 35: ...ction view from the magnified image screen 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 t...

Page 36: ...button you can move the image to display different area of the image To return to the image selection view from the magnified image screen press the OK button Viewing AVI Clip on hand held TV monitor...

Page 37: ...d play USB storage device This means users of Windows 2000 ME and XP operating system need not install the camera driver This camera is not MAC compatible The disc included in this package contains th...

Page 38: ...n from your PC to completely install the driver and application program Restart windows Successful installation will create Lover s Eye photo imaging icon on you desktop Connect your camera to the PC...

Page 39: ...e and click Setup Operation manual of Lover s Eye Photo Imaging software is contained on the provided CDROM Viewing the images on your computer using the provided software Please refer to Installation...

Page 40: ...ower ON and display a USB icon on the LCD screen At the same time your computer will recognize the camera as mass storage device and found under MY COMPUTER Deleting images At any time while viewing i...

Page 41: ...AD3 www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 41 Press OK again to confirm deleting image or MENU to exit without deleting images After selection has been made the screen will go back to image view m...

Page 42: ...optional external 6V lead acid battery kit Sold separately Make sure the camera is turned to OFF Insert the barrel plug cable to the external power jack at the bottom of the camera Make sure to insta...

Page 43: ...69 8490 43 CF Card Compatibility Chart The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the STC AD3 Digital Media 256 MB Viking 256 MB 512 MB PNY 256 MB 512 MB San Disk 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB...

Page 44: ...Me XP Pentium 200MHz or above 64MB 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 300 MB free hard disc space Optio...

Page 45: ...ry support CF memory card up to 512MB Resolution Options High 2048 x 1536 Low 1024 x 768 Quality Options Low Normal Fine 4 Capturing Options Manual Single or Video AVI PIR activate 1 2 3 Continuous or...

Page 46: ...ort for NTSC and PAL system Focusing 3M to Infinity High precision 3P glass lens with IR coating Effective viewing Angle 52 deg PIR detection angle 45 deg Adjustable PIR detection range up to 9 meter...

Page 47: ...STC AD3 www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 47 Ext power 6 volts battery pack not included Image format Standard JEPG And Motion JEPG AVI...

Page 48: ...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...

Page 49: ...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 your...

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