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Stealth Cam 

STC-V550MTR 
User’s Manual 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 

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Version 1.1 

07/07 

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Summary of Contents for STC-V550MTR

Page 1: ...Stealth Cam STC V550MTR User s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1 877 269 8490 www stealthcam net Version 1 1 07 07 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 2: ...gh 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: ...ents 8 Battery and memory Installation 9 Set up and programming 13 Camera use 21 Mounting the camera 22 Viewing Deleting images 29 Using external solar power 36 Memory compatibility chart 38 Technical...

Page 4: ...stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 4 Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication For use with Stealth Cam cable or 12V Battery Box sold separately All manuals and user guides at...

Page 5: ...STC V550MTR www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 5 Open view image with major parts indication Side view with major parts indication All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 6: ...STC V550MTR www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 6 Side view For use with Stealth Cam exclusive Monitor TV sold separately All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 7: ...16 320 848 40 256MB 176 432 640 1696 80 512MB 352 864 1280 3392 160 1 GB 704 1728 2560 6784 320 2 GB 1408 3456 5120 13568 640 NOTE Picture Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number of images or...

Page 8: ...l STC V550MTR Digital Scouting Camera CDROM Contains Ulead image editing software and camera driver User Manual USB cable TV out cable for TV RCA Jack TV out cable for handheld TV Mini Jack Mounting S...

Page 9: ...n when installing or removing batteries Batteries C cell The internal battery compartment accepts 6 C cell batteries Be sure to use high quality brand name alkaline batteries Install batteries with co...

Page 10: ...V 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 b...

Page 11: ...then the camera will bypass the built in memory and utilize the SD memory The front counter display will show the number of images on the built in memory unless the expansion card is inserted at whic...

Page 12: ...ard and pull out the card gently 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 prior to use in the STC V550...

Page 13: ...Set Flash Control o Press UP button once to turn off the flash o Press UP button again to turn flash to Auto mode If no buttons are pressed after 30 seconds the LCD screen will power down to conserve...

Page 14: ...age capturing per PIR triggering o Video 5 to 90 seconds adjustable video per PIR triggering o Manual Manually capturing an image by pressing the manual shutter button use as point and shoot camera Re...

Page 15: ...s full o Low It shows the battery is low and front Low Battery indicator will also blink When the camera has detected low batteries Batteries are lower then 6 6 0 2Volts the camera unit will power off...

Page 16: ...lution Time out TV System Date Time settings are all performed in this menu Setting Capture mode Resolution Time out TV system Date and Time Set the Capturing sequence The Stealth Cam STC V550MTR can...

Page 17: ...e OK to save This will return you to the SETTING SCREEN menu Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select additional program settings or press MENU again to exit the SETTING SCREEN Set the Resolution Press t...

Page 18: ...again to save the setting This will return you to the SETTING SCREEN menu Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select additional program settings or press MENU again to exit the SETTING SCREEN Set TV Syste...

Page 19: ...tting menu Press UP or DN to select the TIME Using the UP and DOWN buttons set the appropriate hour then press OK This will highlight the minutes Using the UP and DOWN buttons select the appropriate m...

Page 20: ...settings have been completed press the MENU button to return to CAMERA STATUS screen Flash Strobe Control The camera is pre programmed with Auto Flash setting Switch the camera to ON position To turn...

Page 21: ...ff 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 overexpo...

Page 22: ...ng the camera with the supplied Tree Screw 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 desire...

Page 23: ...t 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 housin...

Page 24: ...f STC V550MTR Cam s many features is the ability to test the coverage area After mounting the camera open front housing and slide the power to ON After the font LCD screen has powered on Press the TES...

Page 25: ...will then enter count down 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 Option 2 A...

Page 26: ...stments 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 wil...

Page 27: ...uring automatically When using the AVI function the camera cannot use the flash Time Date stamp will not appear on the AVI video clips Using the camera by manual shoot Open the front housing and turn...

Page 28: ...69 8490 28 When taking nighttime pictures allow approximately 6 seconds between shots to allow the flash to charge In case of low battery power it will take longer to charge the flash between pictures...

Page 29: ...tatus screen will appear Press OK button once the color screen will display the last image captured Press OK button once more to bring up the thumbnail screen Viewing the image in the built in color L...

Page 30: ...A input jack cables included For viewing on handheld LCD TV attach the appropriate cable to the video out jack on the camera Insert the other end into the video in jack on handheld LCD TV monitor For...

Page 31: ...the UP and DN button you may navigate and select the image you wish to view Press OK to either display the whole image on the screen or to play the video if it is a video clip To return to the thumbna...

Page 32: ...C compatible Playing this CD ROM on a stereo or CD player may cause damage to it Software installation Unplug the USB cable from your camera if you have it plugged in Insert the CD ROM in CD drive of...

Page 33: ...device and set up the configuration of the PC automatically NOTE Users of Windows 98 or earlier must install camera driver prior to connecting the USB cable If your computer doesn t run automatically...

Page 34: ...ftware and application program properly Slide the power switch to OFF location To view the images simply plug one end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer Plug the other end of...

Page 35: ...at a time or all at once While viewing images either in thumbnail view or full screen view press MENU to enter the DELETE FORMAT menu Using the UP and DN buttons to the desired function Not delete De...

Page 36: ...nd close the battery door Adjust the solar panel s receiving side toward the sufficient sun light direction Insert the solar panel s plug into the solar jack of the bottom of camera housing Slide the...

Page 37: ...correct polarity Incorrect voltage or polarity will damage the camera For first time use please leave the solar panel with camera power switch turned in OFF position for full daylight charging at leas...

Page 38: ...12MB San Disk 32MB 64MB 128MB 512MB 1GB 2GB Panasonic 32MB 64MB 256MB 512MB Toshiba 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB King Mate 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Lexar 32MB 512MB Kingston 128MB 256MB 512MB Kodak...

Page 39: ...ocessor 128MB 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 600 MB free hard disc space Optional Windows compatible...

Page 40: ...2 0M 1 3M 0 3M 3 Capturing Options Continuous burst mode AVI or Manual Image performance for video stream 10fps in 320 x 240 pixels Auto white balance and auto expose Flash light strobe Auto Off cont...

Page 41: ...ection angle 48 deg Low power consumption Standby current 1mA Capture current 150mA Interface type USB 1 1 Power C size alkaline Batteries x 6 External power 12 volts battery pack Image format Standar...

Page 42: ...ty 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 Keep the STC V550MTR cam in a dry and cool...

Page 43: ...l 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...

Page 44: ...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 WF073 Printed In China All manuals...

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