Stealth Cam STC-DVIRHD User manual

STC-DVIRHD
User’s Manual
Toll Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490
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For Customer Service or Warranty Information Call Toll Free
877-269-8490
Stealth Cam, LLC
P.O. Box 539504
Grand Prairie, TX 75053-9504
www.stealthcam.net
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. The warranty does not
apply to units, which have 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 unit will void the warranty. Any
unauthorized service will void 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.

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Manual Contents
Camera overview 4
Camera kit contents 7
Battery and memory installation 8
Set up and programming 11
Camera use 18
Mounting the camera 19
Viewing & deleting images 25
Memory compatibility chart 33
Technical specs 34
General information 37
Image capacity chart 39
Moon phase chart 41

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Camera overview
Front housing image with major parts indication
For use with Stealth Cam cable only.
(sold separately)

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Open view image with major parts indication

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Side view with major parts indication

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Camera kit contents
Model STC-DVIRHD Digital Scouting Camera
User manual
USB cable
Strap

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Battery & memory installation
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. Removing battery while the camera is in
operation may damage the camera.
Batteries “C” cell
The internal battery compartment accepts 6 “C” cell batteries.
Be sure to use high quality brand name alkaline batteries. Install
batteries with correct polarity (+/-) as noted inside the battery
compartment.
Warning: Do not use different Voltage lead
acid battery other than the one specified in
this section. Doing so will damage the camera
and will void the warranty.

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12V Lead Acid external battery
The camera is equipped with an external power jack designed to
accept a barrel plug cable attached 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. Only Stealth
Cam external battery accessories are recommended.
Insert the external battery barrel plug into the DC 12V jack
on the bottom of camera housing
Turn the camera power on.
Please make sure the voltage and polarity (+/-) are
correct before connection. Incorrect voltage or polarity
(+/-) will damage the camera.
Please note: When both internal and external batteries are
connected, the camera will draw power from the higher voltage
source first.

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Memory Options
Your camera is equipped with 64MB built in flash memory. The
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 64MB memory. If an SD card is inserted into the slot then
the camera will bypass the built in memory and utilize the SD
memory. The front counter display will show the number of
images on the built in memory unless the expansion card is
inserted at which point the counter will only show the number of
images in the expansion card.
Inserting SD card
Make sure camera is in the OFF position whenever adding
or removing memory.
Insert SD memory card in to the SD card slot completely
and in the correct direction as shown by the sticker
located at the side of the housing.
To remove the SD memory card, depress the SD card
and pull out the card gently.
SD cards must be clean (no images from other
sources). If you are using the SD card from other

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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.
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. To re-power the
display screen, press and hold the UP or DOWN button until
you see the status screen.

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Definition
Time out: To set the amount of time in minutes the camera
will sleep between PIR triggering.
Capture mode:
o1P ~ 9P: 1 to 9 burst mode image capturing per PIR
triggering.
oVideo: 5 to 300 seconds adjustable video per PIR
triggering.
Resolution for Still Picture: Color Day time / Black and
White Night time
oHigh: Select this option to capture a 8.0M pixels image.
(High image quality)
oLow: Select this option to capture a 3.0M pixels image.
(Low image quality)
oBase: Select this option to capture a 1.3M pixels image.
(Base image quality)

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Resolution for Video: Color Day time / Black and White
Night time
oHD: High Definition 1280 x 720
oD1: 720 x 480
oVGA: 640 x 480
Battery Status: Show the battery status.
oFull: The battery is full.
oLow: The battery is low and front Low Battery indicator
will also blink.
When the camera has detected low batteries,
(Batteries are lower than 6.2 +/-0.2 Volts) the camera
unit will power off within 30 seconds automatically.
Please replace with new batteries; otherwise the
camera will not work properly.
Day and Time: Displays the date and time that you
have set on still image.
Moon phase and Temperature: Displays the moon
phase and temperature.

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Programming the Stealth Cam
Switch the camera to the ON position. LCD screen will display
the camera status screen. Press the MENU button within 30
seconds to enter programming mode.
If MENU button is not pressed within 30 seconds, camera will
automatically enter PIR detection mode.
Set the Resolution: The first program setting is resolution.
The word RESOLUTION will be blinking.
Press [OK] button to choose the selection.
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.
Press [OK] button and the number of burst mode will
now blink. Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the
desired burst mode setting (number of pictures per
triggering).

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Press [OK] to confirm your selection and exit to TIME
OUT settings.
Set the Video Mode: Your Stealth Cam can program to
record 5~300 seconds of video per triggering.
After pressing the [MENU] button, press [UP] button
twice to enter video setting mode. The word VIDEO will
be blinking. Press [OK] button and the video length in
seconds will be blinking.
Press [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired video
length (from 5 seconds to 300 seconds in 5 second
increments).
Press [OK] to save and exit to TIME OUT setting.
Set the Time out:
The word TIME OUT will be blinking.
Press [OK] button and the time out time will now blink.
Press [UP] or [DN] button to increase or decrease the
time value in minutes from 01 to 59 minutes.
Press [OK] to save the setting and exit to Date & Time
setting.

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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 decrease the minute value (0 –59)
Press [OK] to confirm the minute setting and enter hours
setting.
Hour digit will be blinking. Press [UP] or [DN] to
increase or decrease the hour value (00 –23)
Press [OK] to confirm the hour setting and enter year
setting.
Year digit will be blinking. Press [UP] or [DN] to increase
or decrease the year value. Once this is done, press [OK]
and enter month setting.
Month digit will be blinking. Press [UP] or [DN] to
increase or decrease the month value. (01 –12)
Press [OK] to confirm the month setting and enter date
setting.
Date digit will be blinking. Press [UP] or [DN] to increase

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or 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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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. Clear all branches and other debris away
from the front of the camera so as not to block the camera lens
or PIR sensor.
PIR Coverage Area Diagram

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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 mounting screw to the desired position.
Tighten the stabilizer nut.

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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.
Wrap the strap around the mounting surface. Secure the
strap and tighten the buckle in order to secure the
camera.