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- Page 1 Stealth Cam STC-WD1 User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 1.6 08/05...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
STC-WD1 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-WD1 Camera overview Front housing image with major parts indication. www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490... - Page 5 STC-WD1 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 STC-WD1 Side view with major parts indication www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
- Page 7 STC-WD1 Picture / Image Capacity SD card High 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1280 1 GB 2560 NOTE: Picture / Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number of images or AVI movies based on resolution setting and the size of memory card.
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Page 8: Camera Kit Contents
STC-WD1 Camera kit contents • Model STC-WD1 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
(+/-) as noted inside battery compartment. 12V Lead Acid external battery The STC-WD1 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 10 Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-) will damage the camera. Memory Options Your STC-WD1 camera is equipped with 16MB built in flash memory. The camera is also equipped with an expendable media card slot capable accepting up to 1GB SD card (sold separately).
- 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-WD1 (See format section on page 18). New cards are good to use straight from the package.
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Page 12: Set Up And Programming
STC-WD1 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 and enter 1 minute count down to enter PIR detection mode. - Page 13 STC-WD1 Definition • Time out: To set the amount of time in minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggering. • Auto Flash: In low light conditions the flash will automatically activate. • Capture mode: The capture mode that you have selected.
- Page 14 STC-WD1 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.
- Page 15 STC-WD1 Programming the Stealth Cam STC-WD1 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 STC-WD1 Set the Capturing sequence. The Stealth Cam STC-WD1 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).
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Page 17: Set Date And Time
STC-WD1 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 STC-WD1 (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.
- Page 19 STC-WD1 • 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.
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Page 20: Getting Started
STC-WD1 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
STC-WD1 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 STC-WD1 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 •...
- Page 23 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-WD1 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.
- Page 24 STC-WD1 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 STC-WD1 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 Time/Date stamp will not appear on the AVI video clips. Viewing and deleting the images The STC-WD1 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.
- Page 27 STC-WD1 • 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. Turn on both the camera and TV monitor. • A thumbnail view of the images in memory will be displayed on the TV screen.
- Page 28 STC-WD1 • Press [OK] button to bring up the whole image on the screen. • You may use the [UP] and [DN] buttons at this point to navigate though all the images in memory. • To return to the thumbnail view from the full size image press the [OK] button.
- Page 29 STC-WD1 • Press [MENU] button to set TV System. • 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.
- Page 30 AVI clip. Viewing images by computer download The Stealth Cam STC-WD1 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 31 STC-WD1 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.
- Page 32 STC-WD1 NOTE: Users of Windows 98 or earlier must install camera driver prior to connecting the USB cable. • If your computer doesn’t run automatically, please click “Start” button and choose “Run”, and then browse the CD drive and click “Setup”.
- Page 33 STC-WD1 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 34 STC-WD1 • 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 35 STC-WD1 SD Memory Card Compatibility Chart The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the STC-WD1 model. 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB San Disk 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 512MB, 1GB Panasonic 32MB, 64MB, 256MB, 512MB Toshiba 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB...
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Page 36: Technical Specs
STC-WD1 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 higher. • An available CDROM driver and an available USB Port. - Page 37 STC-WD1 Camera Features and Specification. • Image sensor: 1.3 mega-pixels RGB color. • Built in 1.8” B&W LCD display. • Built in 16M flash memories for image storage. • External memory support: SD memory card up to 1.0 Gig. •...
- Page 38 STC-WD1 • 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. • Low power consumption: Standby current: <...
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Page 39: General Information
Keep the STC-WD1 cam in a dry and cool dust-free environment or container when it is NOT used. • Take the batteries out, when the STC-WD1 cam is NOT to be used over a long period. • Avoid dropping the STC-WD1 cam on to hard ground. Do not disassemble the STC-WD1 cam. - Page 40 STC-WD1 • 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.