Stealth Cam STC-DVIRHD User Manual
Stealth Cam STC-DVIRHD User Manual

Stealth Cam STC-DVIRHD User Manual

Stealthcam stc-dvirhd scouting camera user's manual

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STC-DVIRHD
User's Manual
Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490
www.stealthcam.net
Version 1.0
10/09

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  • Page 1 STC-DVIRHD User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 1.0 10/09...
  • Page 2 STC-DVIRHD For Customer Service or Warranty Information Call Toll Free 877-269-8490 Stealth Cam, LLC P.O. Box 539504 Grand Prairie, TX 75053-9504 www.stealthcam.net Stealth Cam Limited Warranty Your Stealth Cam scouting camera is covered by a One Year Limited Warranty on parts and labor from the date of original purchase, and purchases must be made through an authorized dealer.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    STC-DVIRHD 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 Image capacity chart Moon phase chart www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 4: Camera Overview

    STC-DVIRHD 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-DVIRHD Open view image with major parts indication www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 6 STC-DVIRHD Side view with major parts indication www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 7: Camera Kit Contents

    STC-DVIRHD Camera kit contents  Model STC-DVIRHD Digital Scouting Camera  User manual  USB cable  Strap www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 8: Battery And Memory Installation

    STC-DVIRHD Battery & memory installation Warning: Do not use different Voltage lead acid battery other than the one specified in this section. Doing so will damage the camera and will void the warranty. Your Stealth Cam Advanced Digital Scouting Camera is designed to operate using two different types of battery power options.
  • Page 9 STC-DVIRHD 12V Lead Acid external battery The camera is equipped with an external power jack designed to accept a barrel plug cable attached 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 STC-DVIRHD Memory Options Your camera is equipped with 64MB built in flash memory. The camera is also equipped with an expandable media card slot capable of accepting up to 16GB SD card (sold separately). With no memory card inserted into the slot, the camera will use the built in 64MB memory.
  • Page 11: Set Up And Programming

    STC-DVIRHD cameras, please make sure to format the SD card in your computer prior to use in your camera. New cards are good to use straight from the package. Set up and Programming When the camera is first turned on, the internal LCD screen displays the camera status.
  • Page 12 STC-DVIRHD Definition  Time out: To set the amount of time in minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggering.  Capture mode: 1P ~ 9P: 1 to 9 burst mode image capturing per PIR triggering. Video: 5 to 300 seconds adjustable video per PIR triggering.
  • Page 13 STC-DVIRHD  Resolution for Video: Color Day time / Black and White Night time o HD: High Definition 1280 x 720 o D1: 720 x 480 o VGA: 640 x 480  Battery Status: Show the battery status. o Full: The battery is full.
  • Page 14 STC-DVIRHD Programming the Stealth Cam Switch the camera to the ON position. LCD screen will display the camera status screen. Press the MENU button within 30 seconds to enter programming mode. If MENU button is not pressed within 30 seconds, camera will automatically enter PIR detection mode.
  • Page 15 STC-DVIRHD  Press [OK] to confirm your selection and exit to TIME OUT settings. Set the Video Mode: Your Stealth Cam can program to record 5~300 seconds of video per triggering.  After pressing the [MENU] button, press [UP] button twice to enter video setting mode.
  • Page 16 STC-DVIRHD Set Date and Time: This camera uses the 24hr military time format.  The word TIME will be blinking. Press [OK] to enter minute setting first.  Minute digit will be blinking. Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the minute value (0 – 59) ...
  • Page 17 STC-DVIRHD or decrease the date value. (1 – 31) Once this is done, press [OK]. You’ll see the word “- dEL -“ blinking. Now press [MENU] to exit program setting and back to status screen. At the end of each program set up selection, you may press [MENU] to exit and return to camera status ready screen for the 1 minute countdown mode to enter PIR capturing.
  • Page 18: Camera Use

    STC-DVIRHD Using the camera Once all program settings has been completed, your Stealth Cam is ready for field use. Getting started It is recommended that you mount the camera 4-5 ft off the ground with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle. Be...
  • Page 19: Mounting The Camera

    STC-DVIRHD 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.  Attach the camera to the screw by turning the camera onto the mounting screw to the desired position.
  • Page 20 STC-DVIRHD  Attach camera to tree screw. Do not over tighten as this may cause damage to camera housing. Using the nut and washer that came with the tree screw, tighten to the bottom of camera for greater stability. Mounting the camera with the supplied strap ...
  • Page 21 STC-DVIRHD Stealth Cam offers a Security Lock Bracket for uses exclusively with this camera. (Part number STC-LBDV) For the latest Stealthcam accessories, go to: www.stealthcam.net 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 22 STC-DVIRHD  When you have completed testing the coverage area, there are 2 methods to exit the test mode: a. Option 1: Open the front housing and press the [TEST] button to exit test mode. The camera will then enter countdown mode for 1 minute and the front green indicator will start blinking, giving you 1 minute to leave the coverage area.
  • Page 23 STC-DVIRHD Using the camera in PIR detection mode:  Mount the camera to tree or other sturdy object using either a tree screw (optional accessory) or supplied mounting strap (You may refer to the mounting suggestions section in this manual).
  • Page 24 STC-DVIRHD Using the camera in manual shoot mode  Open the front housing and turn the camera on.  Close the front housing. The camera is now ready to be used as hand held point and shoot camera.  The manual mode setting will perform the programmed setting above.
  • Page 25: Viewing & Deleting Images

    STC-DVIRHD Viewing and deleting the images The STC-DVIRHD cam offers the user different options for viewing the images. The external LCD display on the front of the 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 26 STC-DVIRHD Turn on both the camera and TV monitor.  Your camera is preset to NTSC TV out system by default. If the handheld TV screen does not flicker, then you do not need to set your TV out system. Proceed to the Thumbnail image section below.
  • Page 27 STC-DVIRHD Thumbnail Images  You will see thumbnail images on your monitor. At this point you may use the [UP] or [DN] button to navigate though your thumbnail images.  On the upper left hand corner of your TV monitor, it will either display the picture icon or video icon to show you whether that image is a still image or video clip.
  • Page 28 STC-DVIRHD then it will automatically start to play. If it is still image file then it will show the image in full screen.  When you view still images in full screen, you can return to thumbnail image selection view by pressing the [OK] button.
  • Page 29 STC-DVIRHD  To view the images, simply plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer.  Plug the other smaller end of USB cable into the camera. The camera will automatically power ON and display the word {USb} on the LCD screen.
  • Page 30 STC-DVIRHD  Using the [UP] and [DN] buttons to select the desired function. No Delete (NO-dL), Delete one (d-ONE), Delete ALL (d-ALL), or FORMAT.  Press [OK] to confirm your selection.  Press [UP] or [DN] until you see (NO-dL) then press [OK] button once and then press [MENU] to return to image viewing.
  • Page 31 STC-DVIRHD [DN] button and scroll through the options until you see No Delete (NO-dL), press [OK] and then press [MENU]. This will return to status screen. Deleting images in the field without viewing screen  After pressing the [MENU] button, press [DN] button once to “- dEL -“...
  • Page 32 STC-DVIRHD images. Once images are deleted from the memory, you will return to status screen and front counter will return to 0000.  If you choose to format your memory, it will erase all images. This feature is particularly useful if you don’t want to look through the images one at a time.
  • Page 33: Memory Compatibility Chart

    STC-DVIRHD SD Memory Card Compatibility Chart The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the STC-DVIRHD model. 16GB Brand      Sandisk      First Champion Proper camera operation cannot be guaranteed when using memory card NOT listed above.
  • Page 34: Technical Specs

    STC-DVIRHD Technical Specifications System Requirements and Compatibility  Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista.  Pentium 4, 2GHz or above  1GB RAM (2GB recommended)  32 bits color, resolution 1280 x 800 or above. Built in 256MB  2GB free hard disc space ...
  • Page 35 STC-DVIRHD Camera Features and Specification.  Camera lens: 5P high precision multi-layer glass lens with IR coating  Built in 2.0” B&W LCD display  Built in 64MB flash memories for image storage  External memory support: SD memory card up to 16GB.
  • Page 36 STC-DVIRHD  4 digits LCD Image counter  Battery low LED indicator  Green test LED indicator  TV out support for NTSC and PAL system  Focusing: 5 ft to infinity  Effective viewing Angle: 50 degrees  PIR detection angle 48 degrees ...
  • Page 37: General Information

    STC-DVIRHD General Information Storing conditions  Operating Environment: 14 to 104 deg F (-10 to 40 deg C). 20-85% relative humidity, non-condensing. Special care instructions!!  The camera is designed to be weather resistant. Never attempt to immerse the unit in water or any other liquid.
  • Page 38 STC-DVIRHD  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.
  • Page 39: Image Capacity Chart

    STC-DVIRHD Picture / Image Capacity 30’s 30’s 30’s SD card High Base Based on 2.5MB 1.5MB 700K 36MB 14MB 12MB data Size Built In 64MB 1460 1364 2920 1632 2728 5840 3264 5456 11680 16GB 6528 2728 23360 1096 1344 Subject to card compatibility under different brands.
  • Page 40 STC-DVIRHD When SD card is NOT FULL, but camera's front counter already reaches 9999, the camera will create a new folder to save the next data. Camera's front counter will keep showing 9999. It will not reset to 0000. On the other hand, when SD card is full, camera's counter will then change the display to "FULL".
  • Page 41: Moon Phase Chart

    STC-DVIRHD Moon Phase Symbol Chart www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 42: Fcc Compliance

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Product specifications are subject to change. Stealthcam is not responsible for any photographic or typographical errors. www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...

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