Stealth Cam STC-I540IR User manual

Stealth Cam
STC-I540IR
User’s Manual
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Version 1.0 04/08

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For Customer Service or Warrant Information Call Toll Free
877-269-8490
Stealth Cam, LLC
P.O. Box 539504
Grand Prairie, TX 75053-9504
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Stealth Cam Limited Warrant
Your Stealth Cam scouting camera is covered by a 90 day 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 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 877-2 9-8490 prior to returning product.

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Stealth Cam STC-I540IR digital video
scout camera. Your Stealth Cam is designed to provide many years of
service. The STC-I540IR is an infrared based camera with an industry
leading Infrared emitter range of up to 40 feet. Special Burst Mode
technology allows multiple exposures of up to 9 sequential still pictures
or a programmable video segment between 10 to 180 seconds, when
the PIR sensor is triggered.
Your STC-I540IR infrared camera provides superb color day time
pictures or AVI video clips. When the infrared LED emitter is activated
during low lighting conditions, it will provide you with black and white
still pictures or AVI video clips.

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Contents
• STC-I540IR Digital Video Scouting Camera
• User Manual
• USB cable
• Tree Mounting Strap

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Table of Contents
Warranty 2
Introduction 3
Camera Kit Contents 4
Table of Contents 5
Overview -8
Battery Power Options 9-10
Built-in Memory & SD Card Installation 11-13
Description of Features 14-1
Programming Your Scout Camera 17-23
Using your Camera 24-29
Manual Shooting Mode 30-31
Viewing Images and Deleting Images 32-3
Formatting memory 37
Using External Power Source 38
Technical Specifications 39
Camera Features 40-41
General Information
42-43
Moon Phase Chart 44

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Camera Overview - Front Cover Panel

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Camera Overview - Inside Control Panel

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Camera Overview - Inside Side Panel

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Batter Power Options
The Stealth Cam STC-I540IR is designed to operate using two different
battery power options. The camera must be in the OFF position when
installing or removing batteries. Use of batteries other than those
specified in this section may damage the camera and void your
warranty.
Using “C” Cell Batteries
The internal battery compartment accepts 8 “C” cell batteries. Pull up
on the bottom clip of the battery cover to open. Use fresh, high quality
alkaline batteries. Install batteries in the correct polarity (+/-) referring
to the illustration inside the battery compartment. Secure battery cover.
Precaution: When replacing batteries, replace all the batteries within
10 minutes. Otherwise, this will result in the loss of date / time setting
12V Lead Acid Batter (Recommended for extended field life)
To avoid replacing batteries when out in the field, the STC-I540IR 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-

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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) 2 9-8490. Only Stealth Cam
external battery accessories are recommended.