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Stealth Cam
STC-V450
User's Manual
Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490
www.stealthcam.net
Version 1.1
07/07

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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Stealth Cam STC-V450 User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 1.1 07/07...
  • Page 2 Stealth Cam Limited Warranty Your Stealth Cam scouting camera is covered by a 90 days Limited Warranty on parts and labor from the date of original purchase, and purchases must be made through an authorized dealer. The warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 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...
  • Page 4: Camera Overview

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication. www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Side view with major parts indication www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Picture / Image Capacity SD card High Base 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 1040 256MB 2080 512MB 1056 4160 1 GB 2112 8320 2 GB 1408 4224 16640 1024 NOTE: Picture / Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number of images or AVI movies based on resolution setting and the size of memory card.
  • Page 8: Camera Kit Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Camera kit contents Model STC-V450 Digital Scouting Camera • CDROM (Contains Ulead Photo Express 8 and camera driver) • User Manual • USB cable • TV out cable for TV (RCA Jack) •...
  • Page 9: Battery And Memory Installation

    Doing so will damage the camera and will void the warranty. The Stealth Cam STC-V450 Advanced Digital Scouting Camera is designed to operate using two different types of battery power options.
  • Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 12V Lead Acid external battery The STC-V450 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 11 SD cards must be clean (no images from other sources), if you are using the SD card from other cameras, please make sure to format the SD card prior use in the STC-V450. New cards are good to use straight from the package.
  • Page 12: Set Up And Programming

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 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. Set Flash Control: Press [UP] button once to turn off the flash.
  • Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Definition Time out: To set the amount of time in minutes the camera will • sleep between PIR triggering. Flash: • Auto - In low light conditions the flash will automatically activate.
  • Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 (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.
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Programming the Stealth Cam STC-V450 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Set the Capturing sequence. The Stealth Cam STC-V450 can be programmed to shoot 1-9 pictures per triggering or 5 to 90 seconds of adjustable video. Power on the unit, press the [MENU] button to bring up the •...
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Set the Resolution: Press the [UP] or [DN] to highlight RESOLUTION • Then press the [OK] button to enter the resolution settings. • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired resolution •...
  • 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-V450 comes pre-programmed for NTSC. Press the [UP] or [DN] button to highlight TV System.
  • Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 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 •...
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 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. • Once all settings have been completed press the MENU button to return to CAMERA STATUS screen.
  • Page 21: Camera Use

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 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 •...
  • Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Attach 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 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-V450 Cam’s many features is the ability to test the coverage area. After mounting the camera, open front housing and slide the •...
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 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 •...
  • Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 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.
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 The auto flash lighting will only activate in low light conditions. When the camera is set to AVI capturing, the video clips will only turn out well in good daytime lighting conditions.
  • Page 28: Viewing & Deleting Images

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Viewing and deleting the images The STC-V450 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Viewing the image on the built in Color screen Slide the camera power switch to ON. • Press the [OK] button. • Color screen will display the last image captured. Press [OK] •...
  • Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Viewing the image 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 handheld LCD TV monitor.
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Viewing the images on your home TV equipped with an RCA input jack. (Cable included) Attach the appropriate cable to the video out jack on the • camera. Insert the other end into the RCA video in jack on the TV.
  • Page 32 [OK] button. Viewing images by computer download The Stealth Cam STC-V450 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Software installation Unplug the USB cable from PC. • 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 •...
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 If your computer doesn’t run automatically, please click “Start” • button and choose “Run”, and then browse the CD drive and click “Setup”. Operation manual of Ulead Photo Explorer is contained on the •...
  • Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Viewing the images on your computer using the provided software Please refer to Installation section above to install the software and application program properly. Slide the power switch to OFF location. •...
  • Page 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Deleting images At any time while viewing images on the built in color screen, 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 •...
  • Page 37: Memory Compatibility Chart

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 SD Memory Card Compatibility Chart The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the STC-V450 model. 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB San Disk 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB...
  • Page 38: Technical Specs

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 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 •...
  • Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 Camera Features and Specification. Image sensor: 1.3 Mega-pixels RGB color • Built in 2.0” LTPS Color LCD display • Built in 32M flash memories for image storage • External memory support: SD memory card up to 2 GB •...
  • Page 40 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 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 •...
  • Page 41: General Information

    • neutral detergent. Keep the STC-V450 cam in a dry and cool dust-free environment or container when it is NOT used. Take the batteries out, when the STC-V450 cam is NOT to be • used over a long period. Avoid dropping the STC-V450 cam on to hard ground. Do not •...
  • Page 42 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STC-V450 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.

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