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Stealth Cam 

STC-I540IR 

User’s Manual 

 

www.stealthcam.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Version 1.0 

 

 

 

 

 

 

04/08

 

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Summary of Contents for STC-I540IR

Page 1: ...Stealth Cam STC I540IR User s Manual www stealthcam net Version 1 0 04 08 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 2: ...h an authorized dealer The warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials The warranty does not apply to units which have been damaged or abused intentionally or unintentionally A purchase from...

Page 3: ...range of up to 40 feet Special Burst Mode technology allows multiple exposures of up to 9 sequential still pictures or a programmable video segment between 10 to 180 seconds when the PIR sensor is tr...

Page 4: ...STC I540IR www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 4 Contents STC I540IR Digital Video Scouting Camera User Manual USB cable Tree Mounting Strap All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 5: ...n Memory SD Card Installation 11 13 Description of Features 14 16 Programming Your Scout Camera 17 23 Using your Camera 24 29 Manual Shooting Mode 30 31 Viewing Images and Deleting Images 32 36 Format...

Page 6: ...STC I540IR www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 6 Camera Overview Front Cover Panel All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 7: ...STC I540IR www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 7 Camera Overview Inside Control Panel All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 8: ...STC I540IR www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 8 Camera Overview Inside Side Panel All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 9: ...m clip of the battery cover to open Use fresh high quality alkaline batteries Install batteries in the correct polarity referring to the illustration inside the battery compartment Secure battery cove...

Page 10: ...V Lead Acid battery kits offer significantly more usage than standard alkaline batteries They are available at your Stealth Cam dealer or call toll free 877 269 8490 Only Stealth Cam external battery...

Page 11: ...card sold separately With no memory card inserted into the slot the camera will use the built in flash memory to store images If an SD card is inserted into the slot then the camera will bypass the b...

Page 12: ...own on the inside of the housing To remove the SD memory card push in the card and pull out the card gently Brand new SD cards are ready for use If you are using an SD card that was previously used in...

Page 13: ...0 480 256MB 160 520 960 512MB 320 1 040 1 920 1GB 640 2 080 3 840 2GB 1 280 4 160 7 680 NOTE Picture Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number of images or AVI video based on resolution setting...

Page 14: ...programming Auto Mode o Still images Captures from 1 9 pictures per PIR triggering o AVI video clip Captures video segments from 10 180 seconds per PIR triggering Manual Mode Use as a point and shoot...

Page 15: ...LED indicator will flash When the camera has detected low batteries lower than 8 3 0 2Volts for 1 5V C alkaline batteries 10 3 0 2Volts for External 12V Lead Acid Battery the camera unit will automati...

Page 16: ...Moon Phase and Temperature Moon phase temperature stamping on all still images and first frame of video Time Out To program the amount of time in minutes 1 60 that the camera will sleep between PIR tr...

Page 17: ...or video clip using the manual shutter button The Camera icon or Video icon will flash Press Left Right button to select between manual Still Image Mode or manual AVI Video Mode Press the OK button t...

Page 18: ...icon will stop flashing Press the Up button to change the previous setting or the Down button to program the Quality setting NOTE If you press Menu before pressing the OK button you will exit the pro...

Page 19: ...ode without saving your quality setting TV NTSC The factory default setting is NTSC for North America usage Date Time Setting The camera uses the 24 hour military time format only The Date Time icon w...

Page 20: ...to enter the time setting 7 Press Up Down button to select the appropriate hour in military time 8 Press Right button to enter minute setting 9 Press Up Down button to select the appropriate minutes...

Page 21: ...2 consecutive short beeps follow by a 3 rd beep Press Menu button once and you will see the camera icon flashing Press OK to confirm this option Now press the DOWN button six times to scroll through...

Page 22: ...ow by a 3 rd beep Press Menu button once then press the Right Button once You will see the Movie icon flashing Press O K to confirm this option Now press the Down button six times to scroll through al...

Page 23: ...ease the time interval by one minute increment or press the Left button to decrease the time interval by one minute increment Press OK to confirm Once all settings have been completed press the MENU b...

Page 24: ...D counter will remain on This is normal Getting Started With Your Camera Mounting Your Camera It is recommended to mount the camera 4 5 feet off the ground with the camera pointed at a slight downward...

Page 25: ...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 In order to provide proper weather resista...

Page 26: ...the PIR Coverage Distance Your Stealth Cam offers a variable PIR detection distance The PIR dial has Near to Far coverage NEAR is approximately 15 ft FAR is approximately 30 ft Select the desired cov...

Page 27: ...link when you have intruded the coverage area Adjust the camera position as needed and repeat testing until the desired coverage area is achieved When you have completed testing the coverage area open...

Page 28: ...the switch from Test to ON position to activate your PIR mode 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...

Page 29: ...0IR www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 29 The IR emitter will only activate in low light conditions AVI video operation is functional during day and night All manuals and user guides at all gui...

Page 30: ...For still image capturing press OK to select this option and press Menu to exit to status screen Camera icon will stop flashing on the LCD screen to indicate still image mode Point and hold the camera...

Page 31: ...settings Point and hold the camera steady in the direction to capture the video Press the SHUTTER button to start video recording You will hear one beep as an indication that the recording process ha...

Page 32: ...ystems and need not install a camera driver If your PC operating system is older then visit www stealthcam net to download the appropriate camera driver NOTE Users of Windows 98SE or earlier must down...

Page 33: ...TV video monitor or your home TV equipped with an RCA input jack cables sold separately For viewing on a handheld LCD TV attach the appropriate cable to the video OUT jack on the camera Insert the oth...

Page 34: ...play the last image captured Using the LEFT RIGHT buttons to select the image you wish to view Image number and total number of images in memory will display on the center bottom of the screen Once yo...

Page 35: ...ess the OK button on the camera This will display the last image captured Press LEFT RIGHT button to scroll through the images in memory An AVI motion clip image will have a movie icon showing on the...

Page 36: ...fault your viewing monitor will display DEL 1 Use the LEFT RIGHT button to choose the desired function to delete one picture at a time DEL 1 or delete all pictures at one time DEL All Press OK to ente...

Page 37: ...nu button once Press the Down button once The Trash icon will flash Press OK to confirm you want to format the memory The word no and the Trash icon will be flashing If at this time you decide not to...

Page 38: ...acid battery kit STC 12VBB sold separately It is recommended for use in cold weather environments or situations where your camera would be unattended for long periods of time Make sure to install cab...

Page 39: ...tibility Windows 98SE 2000 ME XP P 450MHz or equivalent processor 128MB SDRAM or above VGA Video Card with 32MB RAM for minimum Color 16 bit or higher An available USB Port If you have any questions r...

Page 40: ...x 1200 Quality Options Low Normal Fine 4 Capturing Options Manual Single or Video AVI PIR activation 1 9 Burst mode or adjustable Video clip Video performance 10fps in 640 x 480 Auto white balance and...

Page 41: ...g Effective viewing Angle 54 deg Focus 15 feet Infinity PIR detection angle 45 degrees Adjustable PIR detection range up to 30ft Low power consumption Standby current 1 mA Capture current 150mA Interf...

Page 42: ...nit to water or any other liquid This will damage the unit and void the warranty Use a soft lens cloth for cleaning the lens Avoid touching the lens with your fingers Remove dirt or stains with a soft...

Page 43: ...ttempt to do an unauthorized service This may 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...

Page 44: ...am net Toll Free 877 269 8490 44 Moon Phase Symbol Chart Product specifications are subject to change Stealthcam is not responsible for any photographic or typographical errors All manuals and user gu...

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