Stealth Cam STC-ADX User Manual
Stealth Cam STC-ADX User Manual

Stealth Cam STC-ADX User Manual

Stealth cam stc-adx scouting cameras: user guide

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Stealth Cam
STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT
User's Manual
Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490
www.stealthcam.net
Version 1.0
May/05

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  • Page 1 Stealth Cam STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 1.0 May/05...
  • Page 2 Stealth Cam Limited Warranty Your Stealth 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Manual Contents Camera overview Camera kit contents Battery and memory Installation Using external power Set up and programming terms Using the Camera Manual shooting mode Viewing & Deleting images Memory compatibility chart Technical Specs General Information www.stealthcam.net...
  • Page 4: Camera Overview

    STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication. www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 5 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Open view image with major parts indication www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 6 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Side view with major parts indication www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 7 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Picture / Image Capacity CF card High 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1440 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: Camera Kit Contents

    STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Camera kit contents • Model STC-ADX or STC-ADXRT Digital Scouting Camera • CDROM (Contains Lover’s Eye image editing software and camera driver) • User Manual. • USB cable. • 1.5M TV out cable for TV (RCA Jack).
  • Page 9: Battery And Memory Installation

    STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Battery & memory installation The Stealth Cam STC-ADX or STC-ADXRT 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 removing batteries.
  • Page 10: Using External Power

    Using the external power 6V Lead Acid external battery The STC-ADX and STC-ADXRT is equipped with an external power jack designed to accept a barrel plug cable to attach to a sealed lead acid battery. (sold separately). Battery cable and complete 6V Lead Acid battery kits are available wherever Stealth Cam scouting cameras are sold or call toll free 877-269-8490.
  • Page 11 Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-) will damage the camera. Memory Options Your STC-ADX camera is equipped with 16MB built in flash memory, (32MB for STC-ADXRT model). The camera is also equipped with an expandable media card slot capable accepting up to 512MB Compact Flash card (sold separately).
  • Page 12 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT 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 to the CF card slot completely and in the correct direction as shown by the sticker located at the top of the housing.
  • Page 13: Set Up And Programming Terms

    STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Set up and Programming Terms • Time out: To set the amount of time in minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggering. • Auto Flash: In low light conditions the flash will automatically activate. • Capture mode: The capture mode that you have selected.
  • Page 14 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT • Image Resolution: The resolution selection that you have selected. o 1600 : Select this option to capture a High image resolution. o 800 : Select this option to capture a Low image resolution. • Image Quality: The quality selection that you have selected.
  • Page 15 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT replace with new batteries; otherwise the camera will no work properly. Precaution : When replacing batteries, replace the upper 4 batteries in the battery compartment with new ones first. After that replace the lower 4 batteries. Removing all 8 batteries at one time will result in the loss of date / time setting.
  • Page 16 Programming the Stealth Cam STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Slide the power switch to TEST position. You will hear one beep and the Stealth Cam Logo will show on the LCD screen for about one second. Once you hear the second beep, you can press the MENU button to start your programming.
  • Page 17 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Or Press DOWN button to continue with next setting. Format Memory To erase images stored in internal memory or to format a CF card Press OK to confirm format the memory Press OK again to start formatting process (the time it requires to...
  • Page 18 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Press MENU to exit setting Or press DOWN button to continue with the next setting Quality To select image quality Press LEFT or RIGHT button to select between Fine – Normal – Economic (Low) quality Press OK to confirm your setting Press MENU to exit setting Or press DOWN button to continue with next setting.
  • Page 19 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT (NTSC is the correct setting for all North America. Your Stealth Cam STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT comes pre-programmed for NTSC.) Press OK to confirm setting Press MENU to exit setting Or press DOWN button to continue with next setting Date Time setting This camera uses the 24hr military time format.
  • Page 20 NOTE: If you press MENU before pressing the OK button, you will exit the setting menu without confirm the date time setting Set the Capturing sequence. The Stealth Cam STC-ADX / STC- ADXRT can be programmed to shoot 1-3 pictures per triggering or 10 seconds of video.
  • Page 21 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Stealth Cam Setting For setting up PIR capture mode Press MENU button to show the program setting screen. Press DOWN button six times to move to Trigger setting. Press RIGHT button to choose the capturing sequence. Your STC- ADX/STC-ADXRT can be programmed to shoot 1-3 pictures per trigger or 10 seconds of video.
  • Page 22: Using The Camera

    Using the camera Once all program setting has been completed your Stealth Cam is ready for field use. Slide the power toggle switch from TEST setting mode to OFF position if you are not ready to use the camera or slide t www.stealthcam.net...
  • Page 23 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT ON position if you are ready to begin scouting. Please note that when you power off LCD counter will remain on. This is normal. Do not be alarmed. etting started Mounting the Cam . It is recommended to mount the camera 4-5 ft off the ground with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle.
  • Page 24 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT IR Cover Area Diagram www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 25 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT ounting the camera with the supplied Tree Screw • Hand twist the screw into the tree or post at the desired position. • Attached the camera to the screw by turning the camera the moun ting screw to the desired position.
  • Page 26 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT • 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 27 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT • Insert the strap through the • Wrap 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 exclus ith this camera.
  • Page 28 Select the desired coverage distance. (see on page 24 for reference.) ting the camera coverage area One of STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Cam’s many features is the ability to test the coverage area • After mounting the camera, open front housing and slide the power toggle switch to TEST.
  • Page 29 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT • When you have completed the testing the coverage area, open the front housing and slide the power tog to ON position. This will exit the test mode. The camera will then enter count down mode for 1 minute and front green indicator will start continuous blinking giving you one minute t leave the coverage area.
  • Page 30 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT area within one minute. • After one minute the camera will take between 1~3 pictures or a 10 seconds AVI video b ased on your program setting. The camera will then time out between 1 ~ 60 minutes also based on your setting.
  • Page 31: Manual Shooting Mode

    STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Manua l shooting mode Using manu al shoot option for Camera mode • Slide the power toggle switch to TEST position. Wait for 2 beeps. Icon will show on upper left ha LCD screen. (see page 16 to on how to set the manual capture mode.)
  • Page 32 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT pictures. Using manual s hoot option for AVI mode • Slide the power toggle switch to TEST position. Wait for 2 beeps. Icon will show on upper le LCD screen. (see page 16 to on how to set the manual capture mode.)
  • Page 33: Viewing & Deleting Images

    STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT wing and deleting the images The STC -ADX / STC-ADXRT cam offers the user four different options for viewing the images. The e on the front housing will show the number of images in memory The instructions below are based on starting from a camera that turned off.
  • Page 34 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT memory will display on the center bottom of the screen. • Once you have selected the image you wish to view, press the UP button. This will magnify the image on the screen. • Using LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN button, you can navigate the image to display different area of the image.
  • Page 35 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT iewing the image or AVI movie clip 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 LCD TV monitor.
  • Page 36 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT image to display different area of the image. You will be read the date/time stamp on the bottom right hand corner of th picture. • To return to the image selection view from the magnified image screen p ress the OK button.
  • Page 37 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT TEST. Wait for Camera image to show up on monitor. Make sure to switch to VIDEO IN mode on your TV. (See your TV owner’s manual for directions. • Press the OK button on the camera. This will display the last image captured.
  • Page 38 Press OK button to exit to camera status screen. wing images by computer download he Stealth Cam STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT advanced Digital Scouting Camera is a plug and play USB storage dev Windows 2000 / ME / and XP operating system need not install the camera driver.
  • Page 39 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT 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 fro •...
  • Page 40 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT the PC will recognize the new device and set UP the configuration of the PC automatically. • NOTE: Users of Windows 98SE or earlier must install camera driver prior to connecting the USB cable. • If your computer doesn’t run automatically, please click “Start”...
  • Page 41 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT • Operation manual of Lover’s Eye Photo Imaging software is contained on the provided CDROM. iewing the images on your computer using the provided software Please refer to Installation section on above to install the software and application program properly.
  • Page 42 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT eleting images At any time while v iewing images on the built in TFT LCD screen, Handheld TV or Home TV you may delete images one at a time or once. • ile viewing images in normal view press MENU to enter the DELETE menu.
  • Page 43: Memory Compatibility Chart

    STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT CF Card Compatibility Chart The following cards h ave been tested and approved f ADX / STC-ADXRT model. Digital Media 6 MB Viking 256 MB, 512 MB 256 MB, 512 MB San Disk 64 MB, 128 MB, 2...
  • Page 44: Technical Specs

    STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Technical Specifications System Requirements and Co • Windows 98SE (with driver), 2000/NT, M • Pentium 200MHz or above. • 64MB SDRAM or above. • VGA Video Card with 32M higher. • An avail able CDROM driver and an available USB Port.
  • Page 45 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT Camera Features and Specification. • Image sensor: 2.0 mega-pixels RG • Built in 1.8” Color TFT LCD display. • Built in 16M flash memories for imag STC-ADXRT. • External memo ry support: CF memory card up to 512MB •...
  • Page 46 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT • Real time clock for date and time • 4 digits LCD Image counter. • Battery low indicator. • Green Test LED indica • TV out support for NTSC a nd PAL system. • Focusing: 3M to Infinity.
  • Page 47: General Information

    STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT • Power: D size alkaline Ba • Ext power: 6 volts battery pack. (not included) • Image format: Standard JEPG. And Motion JEP General Information Storing conditions • Operating Envi ronment: 14 to 104 deg F (-10 to 40 deg C). 20- 85% relative humidity, non-condensing.
  • Page 48 STC-ADX / STC-ADXRT neutral detergent. Keep the camera in a dry and cool dust-free environment or container when it is NOT used. • Take the batteries out, when the camera is NOT to be use over a long period. •...

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