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STC-I840IR
User's Manual
www.stealthcam.net
Version 1.0
12/09

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  • Page 1 STC-I840IR User’s Manual www.stealthcam.net Version 1.0 12/09...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Stealth Cam One Year 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.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Stealth Cam STC-I840IR digital video scout camera. Your Stealth Cam is designed to provide many years of service. The STC-I840IR is an infrared based camera with an industry leading Infrared emitter range of up to 40 feet. Special Burst Mode...

  • Page 4: Camera Kit Contents

    STC-I840IR Contents  STC-I840IR Digital Video Scouting Camera  User Manual  USB cable  Tree Mounting Strap www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    STC-I840IR Table of Contents Warranty Introduction Camera Kit Contents Table of Contents Overview Battery Power Options 9-10 Built-in Memory & SD Card Installation 11-13 Description of Features 14-16 Programming Your Scout Camera 17-23 Using your Camera 24-29 Manual Shooting Mode...

  • Page 6: Overview

    STC-I840IR Camera Overview - Front Cover Panel www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 7 STC-I840IR Camera Overview - Inside Control Panel www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...
  • Page 8 STC-I840IR Camera Overview - Inside Side Panel www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...

  • Page 9: Battery Power Options

    10 minutes. Otherwise, this will result in the loss of date / time setting 12V Lead Acid Battery (Recommended for extended field life) To avoid replacing batteries when out in the field, the STC-I840IR is equipped with an external power jack designed to accept a barrel plug cable that attaches to an optional lead acid battery (Stealth Cam STC- www.stealthcam.net...
  • Page 10 STC-I840IR 12VBB). Complete 12V Lead Acid battery kits offer significantly more usage than standard alkaline batteries. They are available at your Stealth Cam dealer, or call toll free (877) 269-8490. Only Stealth Cam external battery accessories are recommended. www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...

  • Page 11: Built-In Memory & Sd Card Installation

    STC-I840IR Built-in Memory & SD Memory Card Installation Your STC-I840IR camera is equipped with 32MB of built in flash memory. The camera is also equipped with an expandable media card slot capable of accepting up to a 2GB SD card (sold separately). With no memory card inserted into the slot, the camera will use the built in flash memory to store images.
  • Page 12 STC-I840IR Inserting the SD Memory Card Make sure the camera is in the OFF position when you insert or remove a memory card.  Insert SD memory card into the card slot completely, and in the correct direction as shown on the inside of the housing.
  • Page 13 STC-I840IR Image & Video Capacity SD card High Base (seconds) 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1,128 1,823 1,188 1GB* 1,462 2,257 3,647 2,375 2GB* *Subject to card compatibility under different brands. NOTE: Picture / Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number of images or AVI video based on resolution and image quality settings as well as the size of memory card used.

  • Page 14: Description Of Features

    STC-I840IR Description of Features Below are illustrations and descriptions of the icons you will see on the internal LCD screen as you enter specific modes for programming.  Auto Mode: Still images – Captures from 1~9 pictures per PIR triggering AVI video clip –...

  • Page 15: Image Quality

    STC-I840IR VGA: 640 x 480 Default video resolution  Image Quality One star = Low Quality Two stars = Normal Quality Three stars = High Quality  Battery Status Full: Batteries are full. Half: Batteries are half depleted. Low: Batteries are low. Front low battery LED indicator will flash.
  • Page 16 STC-I840IR are shown on all your images and all video clips. (using Windows Media Player, Real Player, or Quick Time).  Time Out: To program the amount of time in minutes (1~60) that the camera will sleep between PIR triggering.

  • Page 17: Programming Your Scout Camera

    STC-I840IR Programming your camera Slide the power switch to TEST position. You will hear two short consecutive beeps followed by a third beep. Now you are ready to program your camera. Press the MENU button once to start your programming sequence.
  • Page 18 STC-I840IR Resolution Press the down button twice. The Resolution icon will flash. Press Left/Right button to select either high resolution 8.0M , low resolution 5.0M , or base resolution 3.0M Press OK to confirm the setting and the icon will stop flashing.
  • Page 19 STC-I840IR Press the Up button to modify the previous setting or the Down button to program the TV out setting. NOTE: If you press Menu before pressing the OK button, you will exit the programming mode without saving your quality setting.
  • Page 20 STC-I840IR The month digit will be flashing on the LCD screen. Month - Day - Year  Hour - Minute - Second 1. Press Up/Down button to select the appropriate month. 2. Press Right button to enter the date setting.
  • Page 21 STC-I840IR Stealth Cam Settings – Burst Mode Technology Stealth Cam digital cameras put you ahead of the game allowing you to set and Capture sequences by programming 1-9 pictures per triggering, or 10 -180 seconds of video. To Program Still Image Burst Mode: Slide the power switch from Off to Test position.
  • Page 22 STC-I840IR Press OK to confirm. To Program AVI clip Mode: Slide the power switch from Off to Test position. You will hear 2 consecutive short beeps follow by a 3 beep. Press Menu button once, then press the Right Button once. You will see the Movie icon flashing.
  • Page 23 STC-I840IR Once all settings have been completed, press the MENU button to return to Camera Status Screen. www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...

  • Page 24: Using Your Camera

    STC-I840IR Using Your Camera Once all program settings have been completed, your Stealth Cam is ready for field use. To begin, slide the power toggle switch from Test setting mode to the On position.  Please note that when you power off the camera, the front LCD counter will remain on.
  • Page 25 STC-I840IR Mounting the Camera with Supplied Strap  Insert the strap through the strap slots on the rear housing.  Wrap the strap around the mounting surface. Secure the strap and tighten the buckle in order to secure the camera.
  • Page 26 STC-I840IR PIR Cover Area Diagram Adjust the PIR Coverage Distance  Your Stealth Cam offers a variable PIR detection distance.  The PIR dial has Near to Far coverage.  NEAR is approximately 15 ft; FAR is approximately 30 ft.
  • Page 27 STC-I840IR Testing the Camera Coverage Area  After mounting the camera, open front housing and slide the power toggle switch to TEST.  Close the front housing.  Walk around in the front of the camera to see if you have mounted the camera in the proper position.
  • Page 28 STC-I840IR Using the Camera in PIR Detection Mode  Mount the camera to a tree or other sturdy object using either the supplied mounting strap. (Please refer to the mounting suggestions section in this manual)  Open the front housing and slide the Toggle switch from OFF to TEST position.
  • Page 29 STC-I840IR  The IR emitter will only activate in low light conditions.  AVI video operation is functional during day and night www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...

  • Page 30: Manual Shooting Mode

    STC-I840IR Manual Shooting Mode Using Manual Shoot Option in Still image mode  Slide the power toggle switch to TEST position. You will hear two short consecutive beeps followed by a third beep.  Press the MENU button once. The Camera icon will flash.
  • Page 31 STC-I840IR Using Manual Shoot Option in AVI Mode  Slide the power toggle switch to TEST position. You will hear two short consecutive beeps followed by a third beep.  Press the MENU button. The Camera icon will flash. ...

  • Page 32: Viewing Images And Deleting Images

    STC-I840IR Viewing Images The STC-I840IR 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. Download to PC to View Images The Stealth Cam STC-I840IR Digital Scouting Camera is a plug and play unit for users of Windows XP, 2000, and ME operating systems, and need not install a camera driver.
  • Page 33 STC-I840IR recognize the camera as mass storage unit and allow you to see the images stored in the camera, of images on the SD card if you are using one. Viewing the image on a handheld LCD TV video monitor, or your...
  • Page 34 STC-I840IR on your TV. (See your TV owner’s manual for directions) Turn on the TV monitor and slide the camera power switch to TEST.  Your camera is preset to NTSC TV out system by default.  Press the OK button on the camera. This will display the last image captured.
  • Page 35 STC-I840IR Viewing AVI Clip on hand held TV or home TV monitor  Follow the cable attaching instruction listed in hand held TV or home TV monitor described in previous section.  Press the OK button on the camera. This will display the last image captured.
  • Page 36 STC-I840IR Deleting Images At any time while viewing images on a Handheld TV or home TV monitor, you may delete images one at a time or all at once.  While viewing images in normal view, press MENU to enter the SETTING MODE.

  • Page 37: Formatting Memory

    STC-I840IR Formatting Memory Card To erase images stored in memory, or to format an SD card: Slide the power switch to TEST position. You will hear two short consecutive beeps followed by a third beep.  Press Menu button once.

  • Page 38: Using External Power Source

    STC-I840IR Using External Power The Stealth Cam STC-I840IR is designed to be used with an optional external 12V lead acid battery kit (STC-12VBB- sold separately). It is recommended for use in cold weather environments, or situations where your camera would be unattended for long periods of time.

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    STC-I840IR Technical Specifications System Requirements and Compatibility  Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista.  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 40: Camera Features

    STC-I840IR Camera Features  Built in 1.8” B&W LCD display  Built in 32MB flash memory for image & video storage  External memory support: SD memory card up to 2GB  Resolution Options: High, Low, Base  Quality Options: Low, Normal, Fine ...
  • Page 41 STC-I840IR  TV out support for NTSC and PAL system  High precision 2P+2G glass lens  Effective viewing Angle: 54 deg; Focus: 15 feet ~ Infinity  PIR detection angle 45 degrees  Adjustable PIR detection range up to 30ft ...

  • Page 42: General Information

    STC-I840IR General Information Storing conditions  Store in cool and dry location when it’s not in use.  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.
  • Page 43 STC-I840IR  Always use fresh batteries.  For longer battery performance, use the Stealthcam lead acid 12V battery pack (optional).  Do not open the camera in an attempt to do an unauthorized service. This may cause serious damage to the unit and will void the warranty.

  • Page 44: Moon Phase Chart

    STC-I840IR Moon Phase Symbol Chart www.stealthcam.net Toll Free 877-269-8490...

  • Page 45: Fcc Compliance

    STC-I840IR 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.

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