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Summary of Contents for Stealth Cam STC-DVIR8
- Page 1 STC-DVIR8 User’s Manual Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.stealthcam.net Version 2.0 7/10...
- Page 2 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. The warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
STC-DVIR8 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-DVIR8 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-DVIR8 Open view image with major parts indication www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
- Page 6 STC-DVIR8 Side view with major parts indication www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
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Page 7: Camera Kit Contents
STC-DVIR8 Camera kit contents Model STC-DVIR8 Digital Scouting Camera • User manual • USB cable • Strap • www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490... -
Page 8: Battery And Memory Installation
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. NOTE: Always have camera in the OFF position when installing or removing batteries. - Page 9 (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. Insert the external battery barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on •...
- Page 10 STC-DVIR8 Memory Options Your camera is equipped with 32MB built in flash memory. 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 32MB memory.
- Page 11 STC-DVIR8 v If you are using the SD card from other 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. www.stealthcam.net...
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Page 12: Set Up And Programming
STC-DVIR8 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-DVIR8 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 240 seconds adjustable video per PIR triggering.
- Page 14 STC-DVIR8 Batteries Status: Displays the battery status. • o Full: The battery is full. o Low: The battery is low and front Low Battery indicator will also blink. v When the camera has detected low batteries, (Batteries are lower than 6.2 +/-0.2Volts) the camera unit will power off within 30 seconds automatically.
- Page 15 Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired resolution • (HIGH/LOW/BASE) and press [OK] to save and exit to CAPTURING setting. Set the Capturing sequence. Your Stealth Cam can be programmed to shoot 1~9 pictures per triggering. The word CAMERA will be blinking. •...
- Page 16 Press [OK] to confirm your selection and exit to TIME OUT • settings. Set the Video Mode: Your Stealth Cam can program to record 5~240 seconds of video per triggering. After pressing the [MENU] button, press [UP] button twice to •...
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Page 17: Camera Use
STC-DVIR8 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 •... - Page 18 STC-DVIR8 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.
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Page 19: Getting Started
STC-DVIR8 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 sure to avoid mounting the camera facing east or west as the rising and setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed images. -
Page 20: Mounting The Camera
STC-DVIR8 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 21 STC-DVIR8 v 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 Insert the strap through the strap slots on the rear housing.
- Page 22 STC-DVIR8 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 v In order to obtain proper weather resistance, please make sure that both door latches are securely locked in place.
- Page 23 STC-DVIR8 the desired coverage area is achieved. 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...
- Page 24 STC-DVIR8 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 25 STC-DVIR8 v The IR Emitter will only activate in low light conditions. 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 •...
- Page 26 STC-DVIR8 Viewing and deleting the images The STC-DVIR8 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 27 STC-DVIR8 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. If the handheld TV screen flickers, then you will need to proceed to the next step to set up your TV out to PAL system.
- Page 28 STC-DVIR8 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 •...
- Page 29 [OK] button. Viewing images by computer download Your Stealth Cam Digital Scouting Camera is a plug and play USB storage device for users of Windows 2000 / ME / XP / Vista and Windows 7 operating systems.
- Page 30 STC-DVIR8 Viewing the images on your computer via USB connection. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF location. • To view the images, simply plug the larger end of the USB • cable into an available USB port on your computer.
- Page 31 STC-DVIR8 v Please note, you cannot enter delete mode while the video clip is playing. You must wait until the end of the video clip or while it is in thumbnail view. Press [OK] button to enter the DELETE & FORMAT menu.
- Page 32 STC-DVIR8 return to status screen. 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. Once this is done press [DN] button and scroll through the options until you see No Delete (NO-dL), press [OK] and then press [MENU].
- Page 33 STC-DVIR8 If you choose to delete one picture at a time, (d-ONE), it will • delete the last picture from the memory, the front counter will decrease one. If you choose to delete all images (d-ALL), it will delete all •...
- Page 34 STC-DVIR8 SD Memory Card Compatibility Chart The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the STC-DVIR8 model. Kingmax Sandisk 2G, 4G, 8G Toshiba 2G, 4G, 8G, 16G. Kingston 2G, 4G, 8G, 16G. First Champion 1G, 2G, 4G, 8G, 16G.
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Page 35: Technical Specs
STC-DVIR8 Technical Specifications System Requirements and Compatibility Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 • Pentium 4, 2GHz or above • 1GB RAM (2GB recommended) • 32 bits color, resolution 800 x 600 or above. Built in 128MB • 2GB free hard disc space •... - Page 36 STC-DVIR8 Camera Features and Specification. Camera lens: 4P high precision multi-layer glass lens with IR • coating Built in 2.0” B&W LCD display • Built in 32M flash memories for image storage • External memory support: SD memory card up to 16GB •...
- Page 37 STC-DVIR8 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 •...
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Page 38: General Information
STC-DVIR8 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. This will damage the unit and void the warranty. - Page 39 STC-DVIR8 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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Page 40: Image Capacity Chart
STC-DVIR8 Picture / Image Capacity High High Base Base SD card Color B&W Color B&W Color B&W Color B&W Based on 3.5MB 3.0MB 2.0MB 1.5MB 1.0MB 0.7MB 40MB 30MB data Size Built In 32MB 1GB* 1024 1462 2GB* 1024 1364... - Page 41 STC-DVIR8 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 42 STC-DVIR8 Moon Phase Symbol Chart www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
- Page 43 STC-DVIR8 Caution: Modification not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.