Stealth Cam STC-WD3MT User Manual Download

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STC-WD3MT

www.stealthcam.net

Toll Free 877-269-8490

Manual Contents

Warranty

Camera

overview

Camera

kit

contents

Battery and memory Installation

Set up and programming

Using the camera

Viewing & Deleting images

Using

Solar

Panel

CF Memory Card Compatibility Chart

Technical

Specs

General

Information

Moon phase symbol chart

Summary of Contents for STC-WD3MT

Page 1: ...Stealth Cam STC WD3MT User s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1 877 269 8490 www stealthcam net Version 1 0 Dec 05 ...

Page 2: ... Cam 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 or abused intentionally or unintentionally Tampering with or altering the unit will void the warranty Any unauthorized service will void warranty Original sales receipt must be produced for any warr...

Page 3: ...y 2 Camera overview 4 Camera kit contents 8 Battery and memory Installation 9 Set up and programming 13 Using the camera 22 Viewing Deleting images 31 Using Solar Panel 39 CF Memory Card Compatibility Chart 41 Technical Specs 42 General Information 45 Moon phase symbol chart 47 ...

Page 4: ...STC WD3MT www 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 ...

Page 5: ...STC WD3MT www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 5 Open view image with major parts indication ...

Page 6: ...STC WD3MT www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 6 Side view with major parts indication For use with Stealth Cam exclusive Monitor TV sold separately ...

Page 7: ...16 64MB 80 104 160 320 32 128MB 160 208 320 640 64 256MB 320 416 640 1280 128 512MB 640 832 1280 2560 256 1G 1280 1664 2560 5120 512 2G 2560 3328 5120 10240 1024 NOTE Picture Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number of images or AVI movies based on resolution setting and the size of memory card These figures may vary depending on the amount of detail in the image ...

Page 8: ... kit contents Model STC WD3MT Digital Scouting Camera CDROM Contains Ulead Photo Express 8 and camera driver User Manual 1 5M USB cable 1 5M TV out cable for TV RCA Jack 1 5M TV out cable for handheld TV Mini Jack Strap Tree screw with nut Washer x 2 Lock Plate ...

Page 9: ...ve camera in OFF position 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 in correct polarity as noted inside battery compartment Warning Do not use different Voltage lead acid battery other than the one specified in this section Doing so will damage the ca...

Page 10: ...d 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 camera power switch is OFF and power source switch on BATTERY Insert the battery pack plug into the DC 12V jack of the bottom of camera housing Turn the camera power on Please make sure the voltage and polarity are co...

Page 11: ...he camera will bypass the built in memory and utilize the compact flash memory The front counter display will show the number of images on the built in memory unless the expansion card is inserted at which point the counter will only show the number of images in the expansion card Inserting CF card Make sure camera is in the OFF position when ever adding or removing memory Insert CF memory card in...

Page 12: ...7 269 8490 12 Compact flash cards must be clean no images from other sources if you are using the CF card from other cameras please make sure to format the CF card prior use in the STC WD3MT New cards are good to use straight from the package ...

Page 13: ...tion is present on this screen If no buttons are pressed after 30 seconds the LCD screen will power down to conserve battery life To re power the screen press and hold the UP or DOWN button for at least 5 seconds 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 automatically activate ...

Page 14: ...ng 10 seconds video per PIR triggering o Manual Manual capturing by press manual shutter to operate only use as point and shoot camera Resolution The resolution selection that you have selected o 3 0M Select this option to capture a 3 0M pixels image o 2 0M Select this option to capture a 2 0M pixels image o 1 3M Select this option to capture a 1 3M pixels image o VGA Select this option to capture...

Page 15: ...ries are low and front battery indicator will be on also When the camera has detected low batteries Batteries are lower then 6 6 0 2Volts the camera unit will power off within 30 seconds automatically Please replace with new batteries otherwise the camera will not work properly Day and Time It shows the date and time that you have set Moon phase and Temperature It shows the moon phase and temperat...

Page 16: ...e MENU button This will bring up the SETTING screen Capture mode Resolution Time out TV System Date Time settings are all performed in this menu Set the Capturing sequence The Stealth Cam STC WD3MT can be programmed to shoot 1 3 pictures per triggering or 10 seconds of video The user also has the option to select manual mode to operate camera as a handheld point and shoot camera ...

Page 17: ...triggering and press the 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 the UP or DN to highlight RESOLUTION Then press the OK button to into the resolution settings Press the UP or DN button to select the desired resolution and press OK to save Use ...

Page 18: ...gain 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 If no buttons are pressed within 30 seconds the unit will return one minute count down mode then start PIR capturing Set TV System NTSC is the correct setting for all of North America Your Stealth Cam STC WD3MT com...

Page 19: ... SETTING SCREEN If no buttons are pressed within 30 seconds the unit will return one minute count down mode then start PIR capturing Set Date and Time This camera uses the 24hr military time format Press the UP or DN button to move to highlight DATE AND TIME Press OK to enter the TIME DATE setting menu Press UP or DN to select the TIME Using the UP and DOWN buttons set the appropriate hour then pr...

Page 20: ...ng Using the UP or DN buttons select the appropriate day then press OK This will bring you to the year setting Using the UP or DN buttons select the appropriate year then press OK This will return you to the DATE TIME setting menu Press the MENU to return to the main setting menu Once all settings have been completed press the MENU button to return to CAMERA STATUS screen If no buttons are pressed...

Page 21: ... with Auto Flash setting Switch the camera to ON position To turn off the flash strobe press the UP button once within 30 seconds A icon will appear on the top of the screen To turn on the flash strobe back to Auto setting press the UP button the second time A icon will appear on the top of the screen ...

Page 22: ...the Camera It is recommended to mount the camera 5 6 ft off 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 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 ...

Page 23: ...STC WD3MT www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 23 PIR Coverage Area Diagram ...

Page 24: ...r post at the desired position Attached the camera to the screw by turning the camera onto the mounting screw to the desired position Tighten the stabilizer nut Attached camera to tree screw Do not over tighten as this may cause damage to camera housing Using the supplied nut and washer tighten to the bottom of camera for greater stability ...

Page 25: ...ap the strap around the mounting surface Secure the strap and tighten the buckle in order to secure the camera Stealth Cam offers a Security Lock Bracket for uses exclusively with this camera See included accessory card or 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 ...

Page 26: ...y 30ft Select the desired coverage distance see PIR Coverage Diagram on page 22 for reference Testing the camera coverage area One of STC WD3MT 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 TEST button this must be done with in 30 seconds or the camera will enter...

Page 27: ...the testing the coverage area there are 2 methods for exiting the test mode a Open the front housing and press the TEST button to exit test mode The camera will then enter count down mode for 1 minute and front green indicator will start blinking giving you one minute to leave the coverage area Then the camera will enter PIR detection mode b After 5 minutes in test mode the camera will then enter ...

Page 28: ...stments After 30 seconds the camera s green test light will begin blinking and enter count down mode This is your indication to leave the coverage area with one minute After one minute the camera will take between 1 3 pictures or a 10 seconds AVI video based on your program setting The camera will then time out between 1 60 minutes also based on your setting The time between motion detection and t...

Page 29: ...matically 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 the camera on Program the capture mode to manual Please refer to Program Set up section on page 11 of this manual Close the front housing The camera is now ready to be used as hand held point and shoot camera U...

Page 30: ...cam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 30 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 31: ...mages The external LCD display screen on the front housing will show the number of images in memory To wake the camera from PIR detection mode press and hold either the UP or DN button for about 5 seconds Once the CAMERA STATUS screen appears select OK to enter the DELETE FORMAT menu The instructions below are based on starting from a camera that is turned off ...

Page 32: ...to ON Press the OK button A thumbnail view of the images in memory will be displayed Using the UP and DN buttons select the image you wish to view This will bring up the whole image on the screen Then using the UP and DN buttons you may navigate though all the images in memory To return to the thumbnail view from the full size image press the OK button ...

Page 33: ...era and TV monitor Press the OK button on the camera A thumbnail view of the images in memory will be displayed on the TV screen Using the UP and DN buttons select the image you wish to view this will bring up the whole image on the screen Then using the UP and DN buttons you may navigate though all the images in memory To return to the thumbnail view from the full size image press the OK button V...

Page 34: ...view of the images in memory will be displayed on the TV screen Using the UP and DN buttons select the image you wish to view this will bring up the whole image on the screen Then using the UP and DN buttons you may navigate though all the images in memory To return to the thumbnail view from the full size image press the OK button Viewing images by computer download The Stealth Cam STC WD3MT adva...

Page 35: ...e enhancement and manipulation Attention The software CD ROM packaged with the camera is designed for PC s only not MAC compatible Playing this CD ROM on a stereo or CD player may cause damage to it Software installation Unplug the USB cable from PC Insert the CDROM in CD driver of your PC The auto run program will execute Follow the instructions shown on screen from your PC to completely install ...

Page 36: ...l create Ulead Photo Explorer icon on you desktop Connect your camera to the PC by the USB cable the PC will recognize the new 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 ...

Page 37: ...g the provided software Please refer to Installation section on above to install the software 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 USB cable into the camera The camera will automatically power ON and display a USB icon on the LCD screen At the...

Page 38: ...ld TV or Home TV you may delete images one at a time or all at once While viewing images either in thumbnail view or full screen press MENU to enter the DELETE FORMAT menu Using the UP and DN buttons to the desired function Delete Not delete or Delete ALL After selection has been made the screen will go back to image preview mode ...

Page 39: ...Insert 6 C size rechargeable batteries into battery compartment and 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 power source switch to SOLAR position to start the charging When use the rechargeable battery connecting to solar panel please always m...

Page 40: ...make sure to install the rechargeable batteries in 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 least 20 hours ...

Page 41: ...el PQI 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB San Disk 16MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512512MB 1GB 2GB Panasonic 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB IBM 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB Lexar 16MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Kingston 128MB 256MB 1GB Kodak 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Canon 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB Viking 256MB 512MB 1GB Proper camera operation cannot be guarantee when using memory card NOT listed above ...

Page 42: ...450MHz or equivalent processor 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 sound card Microphone and speaker If you have any questions regarding your PC specifications please call your PC manufacturer ...

Page 43: ...r image storage External memory support CF memory card up to 2 0G Resolution Options VGA 1 3M 2 0M 3 0M 4 Capturing Options Manual Single Continuous AVI Image performance for video stream 10fps in 320 x 240 pixels approx 10 seconds per section Auto white balance and auto expose Flash light strobe Auto Off control Real time clock for date and time stamping 4 digits LCD Image counter Battery low ind...

Page 44: ...ecision 6 P glass lens with IR coating Effective viewing Angle 52 deg PIR detection angle 48 deg Adjustable PIR detection range up to 9 meter Low power consumption Standby current 1mA Capture current 150mA Interface type USB 1 1 Power C size alkaline Batteries x 6 External power Solar and 12 volts battery pack Image format Standard JEPG And Motion JEPG AVI ...

Page 45: ...o 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 dampened with water or neutral detergent Keep the STC WD3MT cam in a dry and cool dust free environment or container when it is NOT used Take the batteries out when the STC WD3MT cam is NOT to be used over a lon...

Page 46: ...ot 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 yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks ...

Page 47: ...STC WD3MT www stealthcam net Toll Free 877 269 8490 47 Moon Phase Symbol Chart ...

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