Stealth Cam EPIC Viewer User manual

EPIC Viewer User’s Manual
Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490
www.stealthcam.com
Version3.0 12/11
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Table of Contents Page
Before operation
Versatile dual mode viewer.................................................... 3
Features................................................................................. 3
Contents................................................................................. 3
Identifying the viewer.............................................................. 4
Basic operations
Product Overview................................................................... 6
Battery Installation.................................................................. 7
Preview Mode ........................................................................ 8
Review Mode ......................................................................... 8
Additional Information
Warranty / Contact Info .......................................................... 9
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Before operation
Versatile dual mode viewer
The EPIC STC-EPV1 is a digital viewer for easily displaying images or videos with the EPIC
Action Video Camera, without using a computer.
The viewer has two basic modes:
•Preview Mode: Allows you to preview the picture or video you are about to take. This
function ensures the proper alignment of the camera angle on your mount with live
video.
•Review Mode: Allows you to review the pictures and/or videos you have already taken.
Features
•Volume Control: Control the volume during video playback.
•Brightness Control: There are 8 levels of brightness for pictures/videos.
•Contrast Control: There are 8 levels of contrast for pictures/videos.
Contents
•Model STC-EPV1 Viewer
•User Manual
•Audio/Video (AV) cable (2.5mm)
•12V DC Jack Converter cable
•Lanyard
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Identifying the viewer

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Basic operations
Product Overview
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper operations, please follow all related sequences carefully.
Power Indicator (Green LED)
•Press the power button once to turn unit on. When power is ON, the power
indicator LED will be lit.
Low Battery Indicator (Red LED)
•After the power is on, if battery is low, the low battery indicator LED will be lit.
•Once LED is lit you will need to replace the batteries.
Volume Control
•Rotating the volume control clockwise will decrease the speaker volume level.
•Rotating the volume control counter–clockwise will increase the speaker volume
level.
Brightness Control
•Pressing the brightness button once will increase the brightness of the display
one level.
•The brightness control has a total of 8 levels. When the brightness is set to
maximum, press the brightness button again and the brightness will go back to
the minimum level.
Contrast Control
•Pressing the contrast button once will increase the contrast of the display one
level.
•The contrast control has a total of 8 levels. When the contrast is set to maximum,
press the contrast button again and the contrast will go back to the minimum
level.
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Battery Installation
The Epic Viewer (STC-EPV1) is designed to operate using two different types of power
options.
Internal Batteries - 4 “AAA” (not included)
The internal battery compartment accepts 4 “AAA” cell batteries. Be sure to use high quality
brand name Alkaline or Lithium batteries.
•Slide battery cover off the back of the viewer.
•Install batteries in correct polarity (+/-) as noted inside the compartment.
NOTE: As normal operation, before installing / replacing batteries, the EPIC Viewer should
not be connected to any device. Once batteries are installed / replaced, the unit will
automatically power ON.
NOTE: Please remember to turn the power off until ready for use.
External Battery - 12V DC power supply
The viewer is also equipped with an external 12V DC power adapter port which allows you to
utilize the provided converter cable.
•Plug the metal barrel shaped end of the converter cable into the viewer and the
other end into your 12V DC battery source.
NOTE: When viewer is plugged into external 12V battery power, it will bypass the internal
“AAA” battery power and will only draw power from the external 12V battery source.
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Preview Mode
Allows you to preview the picture or video you are about to take.
•Plug the provided A/V cable into the EPIC viewer and turn the viewer on by
pressing the Power button.
•Turn the EPIC camera on by pressing the (M) button then plug the other end of
the A/V cable into the camera.
•The camera will display tv-N and the viewer will display live video.
•You can adjust the contrast and brightness on the viewer by pressing the
applicable buttons. (See Overview)
•To exit the preview mode, turn off both devices and then unplug the A/V cable.
Review Mode
Allows you to review the pictures and/or videos you have already taken.
•Plug the provided A/V cable into both the EPIC Viewer and the EPIC camera.
•Turn on the EPIC Viewer by pressing the Power button and then turn on the
EPIC camera by pressing the (M) button.
•The camera will display tv-N and the viewer will display the first picture or video
on your memory card.
•Toggle through all your pictures and/or video files by pressing the UP or DOWN
arrows on the EPIC camera.
•Once you’ve chosen a video that you would like to watch, press the (S) button to
start playing. To stop the video, press (S) again.
•You can adjust the contrast and brightness on the viewer by pressing the
applicable buttons. (See Overview)

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Additional information
•To exit the review mode, turn off both devices then unplug the A/V cable.
Warranty
The EPIC Viewer 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. The warranty does not apply to a
viewer which has been damaged or abused intentionally or unintentionally. A purchase from
individuals or unauthorized internet sites such as eBay voids the warranty.
Tampering with or altering the viewer will also void the warranty. Any unauthorized service
will void the warranty. Original sales receipt must be produced for any warranty service, and
a Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained from customer service at 877-269-
8490 prior to returning product.
Contact Info
By email
[e-mail]
www.epicactioncam.com
By phone
Toll Free 877-269-8490 By mail Stealth Cam, LLC
P.O. Box 539504
Grand Prairie, TX 75053-9504
Caution:
Modification not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s warranty
agreement.
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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. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio or television receptions, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measure:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Product specifications are subject to change. Stealthcam is not responsible for any photographic or
typographical errors.
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