Stealth Cam STC-WD3RT User Manual

Stealth Cam STC-WD3RT User Manual

Stealth cam stc-wd3rt scouting cameras: user guide

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Stealth Cam
STC-WD3RT
User's Manual
Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490
www.stealthcam.net

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  • Page 1 Stealth Cam STC-WD3RT User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net...
  • Page 2: Warranty

    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

    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 www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 4: Camera Overview

    STC-WD3RT Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication. For use with Stealth Cam cable only. (sold separately) www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 5 STC-WD3RT Open view image with major parts indication www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 6 STC-WD3RT Side view with major parts indication For use with Stealth Cam exclusive Monitor / TV sold separately www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 7 Picture / Image Capacity High CF card 3.0M 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1280 2560 www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Base 2.0M 1.3M 1280 1664 2560 3328 5120 10240 Toll Free 877-269-8490 0.3M (10 sec) 1280 2560 5120 1024...
  • Page 8: Camera Kit Contents

    Camera kit contents • Model STC-WD3RT 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).
  • Page 9: Battery And Memory Installation

    STC-WD3RT Battery & memory installation. The Stealth Cam STC-WD3RT 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. Batteries “C” cell The internal battery compartment accepts 6 “C”...
  • Page 10 (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. •...
  • Page 11 Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-) will damage the camera. Your STC-WD3RT 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.
  • Page 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-WD3RT. New cards are good to use straight from the package. www.stealthcam.net...
  • Page 13: Set Up And Programming

    STC-WD3RT 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.
  • Page 14 Resolution: The resolution selection that you have selected. o 2048 x 1536 3.0M: Select this option to capture a 3.0M pixels image. (High image quality) o 1280 x 1024 1.3M: Select this option to capture a 1.3M www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 15 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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT VGA: Select this option to capture a 300K Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 16 Capture mode / Resolution / Time out / TV System / Date & Time settings are all performed in this menu. Set the Capturing sequence. The Stealth Cam STC-WD3RT can be programmed to shoot 1-3 pictures per triggering or 10 seconds of video.
  • Page 17 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 www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 18 Press [OK] 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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 19 Press [OK] 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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 20 DOWN buttons select the appropriate minute. • Press the [OK] to save the time and this will return you to the TIME & DATE setting menu. • Press [UP] or [DN] to select DATE and press the [OK] www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 21 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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 22: Using The Camera

    STC-WD3RT Using the camera . Once all program setting have 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.
  • Page 23 STC-WD3RT PIR Coverage Area Diagram www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 24 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 www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 25 • Insert the strap through the strap slots on the rear housing. • Wrap the strap around the mounting surface. Secure the strap and tighten the buckle in order to secure the camera. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 26 In order to obtain proper weather resistance, please make sure that both door latches are securely locked in place. This Stealth Cam offers the user a variable PIR distance. The PIR dial has a near to far designation. NEAR is approximately 15ft and FAR is approximately 30ft.
  • Page 27 One of STC-WD3RT 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]...
  • Page 28 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-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 29 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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 30 STC-WD3RT 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. 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 31 • 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 STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 32: Viewing & Deleting Images

    STC-WD3RT Viewing and deleting the images. The STC-WD3RT 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 33 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-WD3RT Thumbnail display Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 34 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-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 35 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 www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 36 OK button. Viewing images by computer download The Stealth Cam STC-WD3RT 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 37 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-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 38 STC-WD3RT Once the CAMERA STATUS screen appears select OK to enter the Thumbnail View of images. From the Thumbnail screen press MENU to enter DELETE & FORMAT menu. • If your computer doesn’t run automatically, please click “Start” button and choose “Run”, and then browse the CD drive and click “Setup”.
  • Page 39 MY COMPUTER. 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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 40: Using Solar Panel

    Using the external solar power. • Make sure the camera is turned to OFF. • Open the battery cover, • Insert 6 C size rechargeable battery into battery compartment and close the battery door. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 41 (+/-). 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. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 42: Cf Memory Card Compatibility Chart

    The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the Stealth Cam STC-WD3RT model. 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB San Disk 16MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB Panasonic 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB...
  • Page 43: Technical Specs

    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-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 44 10 seconds per section. • Auto white balance and auto expose. • Auto Flash light strobe control. • Real time clock for date and time stamping. • 4 digit LCD Image counter. • Battery low indicator. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 45 Standby current: < 1mA. Capture current <150mA • Interface type: USB 1.1. • Power: C size alkaline Batteries x 6. • Ext power: Solar and 12 volts battery pack. • Image format: Standard JEPG. And Motion JEPG (AVI) www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 46: General Information

    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-WD3RT cam in a dry and cool dust-free environment or container when it is NOT used. www.stealthcam.net STC-WD3RT...
  • Page 47 • Take the batteries out, when the STC-WD3RT cam is NOT to be used over a long period. • Avoid dropping the STC-WD3RT cam on to hard ground. Do not disassemble the STC-WD3RT cam. • Do not mix new and old batteries.

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