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Stealth Cam STC-WD3MT User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 1.0 Dec/05...
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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.
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 www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
STC-WD3MT Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication. For use with Stealth Cam cable or 12V Battery Box. (sold separately) www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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STC-WD3MT Open view image with major parts indication www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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STC-WD3MT Side view with major parts indication For use with Stealth Cam exclusive Monitor / TV sold separately www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT 2.0M 1.3M 1280 1664...
• 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) •...
Doing so will damage the camera and will void the warranty. The Stealth Cam STC-WD3MT Advanced Digital Scouting Camera is designed to operate using two different types of battery power options.
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(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. Only Stealth Cam external battery accessories are recommended. •...
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Memory Options Your STC-WD3MT camera is equipped with 32MB built in flash memory. The camera is also equipped with an expendable media card slot capable accepting up to 2GB Compact Flash card (sold separately.) With no memory card inserted into the slot, the camera will use the built in 32MB memory.
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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. www.stealthcam.net...
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: Auto: In low light conditions the flash will automatically activate. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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1.3M: Select this option to capture a 1.3M pixels image. o VGA: Select this option to capture a 300K pixels image. o Video resolutions: This is the resolution during video capturing and resolution is 100K pixels. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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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 temperature. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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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.
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Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired resolution and press [OK] to save • Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select additional program settings or press [MENU] again to exit the SETTING SCREEN. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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PIR capturing. Set TV System: NTSC is the correct setting for all of North America. Your Stealth Cam STC-WD3MT comes pre-programmed for NTSC. • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to highlight TV OUT.
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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 minute. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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Once all settings have been completed press the MENU button to return to CAMERA STATUS screen. If no buttons are pressed within 30 seconds, the unit will return to one minute count down mode then start PIR capturing. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT icon will appear on the top of the screen. Toll Free 877-269-8490...
STC-WD3MT 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 5-6 ft off the ground with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle.
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STC-WD3MT PIR Coverage Area Diagram www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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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 exclusively with this camera. See included accessory card or call toll free 877-269-8490.
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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.
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After 5 minutes in test mode, the camera will then enter count down mode for 1 minutes and the front green indicator will start blinking giving you one minute to leave the coverage area. The camera will enter PIR detection mode. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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The time between motion detection and the camera taking the pictures may vary due to lighting conditions, charging of the flash, program setting and battery power level. This camera is equipped with Auto of Off flash control. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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• Close the front housing. • The camera is now ready to be used as hand held point and shoot camera. • Use the optical viewfinder to align your shot then press the shutter button. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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STC-WD3MT • 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. www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
STC-WD3MT Viewing and deleting the images. The STC-WD3MT 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.
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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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Thumbnail display Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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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. (Cable included) www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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OK button. Viewing images by computer download The Stealth Cam STC-WD3MT 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 www.stealthcam.net...
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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 the driver and application program. • Restart windows. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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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 same time, your computer will recognize the camera as mass storage device and found under MY COMPUTER. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
Using the external solar power This Stealth Cam is designed to be used with an optional Stealth Cam solar panel accessory kit. (Sold separately) • Make sure the camera is turned to OFF. • Open the battery cover, • Insert 6 C size rechargeable batteries into battery compartment and close the battery door.
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STC-WD3MT Also 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.
The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the Stealth Cam STC-WD3MT model. 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB San Disk 16MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512512MB, 1GB, 2GB Panasonic 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB...
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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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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 indicator. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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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) www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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 long period. • Avoid dropping the STC-WD3MT cam on to hard ground. Do not disassemble the STC-WD3MT cam.
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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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3MT Toll Free 877-269-8490...