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- Page 1 Stealth Cam STC-WD2X User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 1.2 08/05...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Manual Contents Camera overview Camera kit contents Battery and memory Installation Set up and programming Camera use Mounting the camera Viewing & Deleting images Memory compatibility chart Technical Specs General Information www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490... -
Page 4: Camera Overview
STC-WD2X Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication. www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490... - Page 5 STC-WD2X Open view image with major parts indication For use with Stealth Cam cable only. (sold separately) www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
- Page 6 STC-WD2X Side view with major parts indication www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
- Page 7 Picture / Image Capacity SD card High 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1 GB 1664 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.
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Page 8: Camera Kit Contents
Camera kit contents • Model STC-WD2X Digital Scouting Camera • CDROM (Contains Ulead Photo Express 8 and camera driver) • User Manual • USB cable • TV out cable for TV (RCA Jack) • TV out cable for handheld TV (Mini Jack) •... -
Page 9: Battery And Memory Installation
(+/-) as noted inside battery compartment. 12V Lead Acid external battery The STC-WD2X 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 12V Lead Acid battery kits are available wherever Stealth Cam scouting cameras are sold or call toll free 877-269-8490. - Page 10 Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-) will damage the camera. Memory Options Your STC-WD2X camera is equipped with 16MB built in flash memory. The camera is also equipped with an expendable media card slot capable accepting up to 1GB SD card (sold separately).
- Page 11 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 SD card Make sure camera is in the OFF position whenever adding or removing memory.
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Page 12: Set Up And Programming
STC-WD2X Set up and Programming When the camera is first turned on the internal LCD screen displays the camera status. The following information is present on this screen. If no buttons are pressed after 30 seconds the LCD screen will power down to conserve battery life and enter 1 minute count down to enter PIR detection mode. - Page 13 Definition • 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. 1P: Single image capturing per PIR triggering.
- Page 14 o 0.3M : Select this option to capture a 0.3M pixels image. (Low image quality) o Video resolution (320 x 240): This is the resolution during video capturing. • Batteries Status: It shows the battery status. o Full: It shows the batteries are full. o Half: It shows the batteries are half.
- Page 15 STC-WD2X Programming the Stealth Cam STC-WD2X Switch the camera to the ON position. Once the Camera status screen is visible press the MENU button. This will bring up the SETTING screen. Capture mode / Resolution / Time out / TV System / Date &...
- Page 16 Set the Capturing sequence. The Stealth Cam STC-WD2X can be programmed to shoot 1-3 pictures per triggering or 10 seconds of video. • Power on the unit, press the [MENU] button to bring up the menu on the LCD screen.
- Page 17 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 •...
- Page 18 [MENU] again to exit the SETTING SCREEN. Set TV System: NTSC is the correct setting for all of North America. Your Stealth Cam STC-WD2X comes pre-programmed for NTSC. • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to highlight TV System.
- Page 19 Set Date and Time: • 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 press OK.
- Page 20 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.
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Page 21: Using The Camera
Using the camera Once all program setting has been completed your Stealth Cam is ready for field use. Getting started Mounting the Camera. It is recommended to mount the camera 4-5 ft off the ground with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle. -
Page 22: Mounting The Camera
Mounting the camera Mounting the camera with Tree Screw (Optional Accessory sold separately) • 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 to the desired position. •... - Page 23 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. Mounting the camera with the supplied strap • Insert the strap through the strap slots on the rear housing.
- Page 24 In order to obtain proper weather resistance, please make sure that both door latches are securely locked in place. Testing the camera coverage area One of STC-WD2X 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.
- Page 25 • Walk around in the front of the camera to see if you have mounted camera in the proper position. 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.
- Page 26 Using the camera in PIR detection mode • Mount the camera to tree or other sturdy object using either supplied tree screw or mounting strap (Please refer to the mounting suggestions section in this manual) • Open the front housing and move the switch to the ON position. At this point you have 30 seconds to make any program adjustments.
- Page 27 STC-WD2X of the flash, program setting and battery power level. The flash lighting will only activate in low light conditions. When the camera is set to AVI capturing, the 10 seconds clips will only turn out well in good daytime lighting conditions.
- Page 28 STC-WD2X Viewing and deleting the images. The STC-WD2X cam offers the user four different options for viewing the images. 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.
- Page 29 Thumbnail display Viewing the image on the built in TFT LCD screen. • Slide the camera power switch to ON. • Press the [OK] button. • TFT LCD screen will display the last image captured. Press [OK] button again, a thumbnail view of the images in memory will be displayed.
- Page 30 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 the image on a handheld LCD TV video monitor. (cable included) •...
- Page 31 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 the images on your home TV equipped with an RCA input jack.
- Page 32 [OK] button. Viewing images by computer download The Stealth Cam STC-WD2X advanced Digital Scouting Camera is a plug and 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.
- Page 33 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.
- Page 34 • 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 35 • Operation manual of Ulead Photo Explorer is contained on the provided CDROM. Viewing the images on your computer using 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. •...
- Page 36 Deleting images. At any time while viewing images on the built in LCD, Handheld 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 &...
- Page 37 SD Memory Card Compatibility Chart The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the STC-WD2X model. 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB San Disk 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 512MB, 1GB Panasonic 32MB, 64MB, 256MB, 512MB Toshiba 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB...
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Page 38: Technical Specs
Technical Specifications System Requirements and Compatibility • Windows 98/98se/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 CDROM driver and an available USB Port. •... - Page 39 Camera Features and Specification. • Image sensor: 1.3 Mega-pixels RGB color • Built in 1.5” TFT Color LCD display • Built in 16M flash memories for image storage • External memory support: SD memory card up to 1.0 Gig • Resolution Options: 2.0M, 1.2M, 0.3M •...
- Page 40 • TV out support for NTSC and PAL system. • Focusing: 5 ft to Infinity • High precision 4 P glass lens with IR coating • Effective viewing Angle: 52 deg • PIR detection angle 48 deg • Low power consumption: Standby current: <...
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Page 41: General Information
Keep the STC-WD2X cam in a dry and cool dust-free environment or container when it is NOT used. • Take the batteries out, when the STC-WD2X cam is NOT to be used over a long period. • Avoid dropping the STC-WD2X cam on to hard ground. Do not disassemble the STC-WD2X cam. - Page 42 • Do not mix new and old batteries. • Do not 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.