Stealth Cam WD2IR User Manual

Stealth Cam WD2IR User Manual

Digital security/scouting camera

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STC-WD2-IR
User's Manual
Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490
www.stealthcam.net
Version 1.0
5/06

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  • Page 1 STC-WD2-IR User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 1.0 5/06...
  • 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.
  • 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-WD2-IR Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication. www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 5 STC-WD2-IR Open view image with major parts indication www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 6 STC-WD2-IR 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 Image Capacity Chart SD card High 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 1280 512MB 1664 2560 1GB* 3328 5120 2GB* 6656 10240 * Subject to card compatibility under different brand 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

    Camera kit contents • Model STC-WD2-IR Digital Security/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

    Doing so will damage the camera and will void the warranty. The Stealth Cam STC-WD2-IR Advanced Digital Security/Scouting Camera is designed to operate using two different types of battery power options.
  • 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 Memory Options Your STC-WD2-IR camera is equipped with 16MB built in flash memory. The camera is also equipped with an expendable media card slot capable accepting up to 2GB SD card (sold separately). With no memory card inserted into the slot, the camera will use the built in 16MB memory.
  • Page 12: Set Up And Programming

    out the card gently. 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-WD2- IR (See format section on page 18). New cards are good to use straight from the package.
  • Page 13 Definition • Time out: To set the amount of time in minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggering. • Infrared LED: In low light conditions the infrared emitter will automatically activate. • Capture mode: The capture mode that you have selected. 1P: Single image capturing per PIR triggering.
  • Page 14 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. o Low: It shows the batteries are low and front low battery indicator will also be lit.
  • Page 15 Programming the Stealth Cam STC-WD2-IR Switch the camera to the ON position. LCD screen will show “ON” for few seconds and then display the camera status screen. Press the MENU button within 30 seconds to enter programming mode. This will bring up the SETTING screen.
  • Page 16 Set the Capturing sequence. The Stealth Cam STC-WD2-IR can be programmed to shoot 1-3 pictures per triggering or 10 seconds of video. • This icon will be blinking • Press [OK] button to choose the selection • Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired capture setting (number of pictures per triggering).
  • Page 17: Camera Use

    Set Date and Time: This camera uses the 24hr military time format. • The word TIME and minute digit will be blinking. • Press [OK] to choose the selection • Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the minute value (01 –...
  • Page 18 (01 – 31) • Press [OK] to confirm the date setting and enter year setting {YY (Year) will be blinking} • Press [UP] or [DN] to increase or decrease the year value. (04 – 99) • Press [OK] to confirm the year setting and exit to delete setting. Delete / Format setting •...
  • Page 19 • Press [OK] to confirm and exit to RESOLUTION setting • If you choose Delete One or Delete All, you will remain in this mode until you press [DN] button to move the selection to No Delete then press [OK] to exit to Resolution setting. •...
  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 22 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 23 Stealth Cam offers a Security Lock Bracket for uses exclusively with this camera. See included accessory card 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 24 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 25 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 26 STC-WD2-IR The IR LED will only activate in low light conditions. When using the AVI function, Time/Date stamp will not appear on the AVI video clips. www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 27 Viewing and deleting the images The STC-WD2-IR cam offers the user three 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 28 • Press [OK] button to choose the setting. • Press [UP] or [DN] to select TV system. TV-N (TV out in NTSC System). TV-P (TV out in PAL System) • Press [OK] to confirm setting. • Press [MENU] to exist to power on status to continue with your image viewing.
  • Page 29 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 30 • Press [OK] to confirm setting. • Press [MENU] to exist to power on status to continue with your image viewing. • Using the [UP] and [DN] buttons select the image you wish to view. • Press [OK] button to bring up the whole image on the screen. •...
  • Page 31 AVI clip. Viewing images by computer download The Stealth Cam STC-WD2-IR 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 32 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 33 NOTE: Users of Windows 98 or earlier must install camera driver prior to connecting the USB cable. LOW BAT TE ST • If your computer doesn’t run automatically, please click “Start” button and choose “Run”, and then browse the CD drive and click “Setup”.
  • Page 34 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. • To view the images simply plug one end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer.
  • Page 35 • While viewing images either in thumbnail view or full screen press [MENU] once and press [DN] button to enter the DELETE & FORMAT menu. • Press [OK] button to confirm setting • Using the [UP] and [DN] buttons to the desired function. No Delete (NO-dL), Delete one (d-ONE), or Delete ALL (d-ALL).
  • Page 36 SD Memory Card Compatibility Chart The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the STC-WD2-IR model. 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB San Disk 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 512MB, 1GB Panasonic 32MB, 64MB, 256MB, 512MB Toshiba 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB King Mate 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB Lexar...
  • Page 37: Technical Specs

    Technical Specifications System Requirements and Compatibility • Windows 98/98se/2000/Me/XP • Pentium 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 38 Camera Features and Specification. • Image sensor: 1.3 mega-pixels (2.0 mega-pixels interpolation) • Built in 1.8” B&W LCD display • Built in 16M flash memories for image storage • External memory support: SD memory card up to 2.0GB • Resolution Options: Hi (2.0M), Base (1.2M), VGA (0.3M) •...
  • Page 39 • Battery low indicator • Green Test LED indicator • TV out support for NTSC and PAL system • Focusing: 5 ft to Infinity • High precision 4 P glass lens with coating. • Effective viewing Angle: 52 deg. • PIR detection angle 48 deg.
  • Page 40: General Information

    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 to water or any other liquid. This will damage the unit and void the warranty.
  • Page 41 • 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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