Stealth Cam STC-WD2X User manual

Stealth Cam
STC-WD2X
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 211662
Bedford, Texas 76095
www.steatlhcam.net
Stealth Cam Limited Warranty
Your Stealth Cam is covered by a One Year Limited Warranty on parts
& labor from the date of purchase. The warranty covers defects in
workmanship & materials. The warranty does not apply to units, which
have been damaged or abused intentionally or unintentionally.
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. Questions call 877-269-8490

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Manual Contents
Camera overview 4
Camera kit contents 8
Battery and memory Installation 9
Set up and programming 12
Camera use 21
Mounting the camera 22
Viewing & Deleting images 28
Memory compatibility chart 37
Technical Specs 38
General Information 41

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Camera overview
Front housing image with major parts indication.

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Open view image with major parts indication
For use with Stealth Cam cable
only. (sold separately)

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Side view with major parts indication

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Picture / Image Capacity
SD card High Low Base AVI
16MB 26 40 80 8
32MB 52 80 160 16
64MB 104 160 320 32
128MB 208 320 640 64
256MB 416 640 1280 128
512MB 832 1280 2560 256
1 GB 1664 2560 5120 512
NOTE: Picture / Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number of
images or AVI movies based on resolution setting and the size of
memory card. These figures may vary depending on the amount of
detail in the image.

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Camera kit contents
• Model STC-WD2X Digital Scouting Camera
• CDROM (Contains Ulead Photo Express 8 and camera driver)
• User Manual
• USB cable
• TV out cable for TV (RCA Jack)
• TV out cable for handheld TV (Mini Jack)
• Strap

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Battery & memory installation
The Stealth Cam STC-WD2X Advanced Digital Scouting Camera is
designed to operate using two different types of battery power
options.
NOTE: Always have camera in OFF position when installing or
removing batteries.
Batteries “C” cell
The internal battery compartment accepts 6 “C” cell batteries. Be
sure to use high quality brand name alkaline batteries. Install
batteries in correct polarity (+/-) as noted inside battery
compartment.
12V Lead Acid external battery
The STC-WD2X is equipped with an external power jack designed
to accept a barrel plug cable to attach 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.

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• Make sure the camera power switch is OFF and power source
switch on BATTERY.
• Insert the battery pack plug into the DC 12V jack of 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.
Memory Options
Your STC-WD2X camera is equipped with 16MB built in flash
memory. The camera is also equipped with an expendable
media card slot capable accepting up to 1GB SD card (sold
separately). With no memory card inserted into the slot, the
camera will use the built in 16MB memory. If a 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

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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 cameras, please
make sure to format the SD card prior use in the STC-
WD2X. New cards are good to use straight from the
package.

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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 for at least 5
seconds.

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Definition
• Time out: To set the amount of time in minutes the camera will
sleep between PIR triggering.
• Auto Flash: In low light conditions the flash will automatically
activate.
• Capture mode: The capture mode that you have selected.
o 1P: Single image capturing per PIR triggering.
o 2P: Two images continuous capturing per PIR triggering.
o 3P: Three images continuous capturing per PIR triggering.
o Video: Taking 10 seconds video per PIR triggering.
• Resolution: The resolution selection that you have selected.
o 2.0M : Select this option to capture a 2.0M pixels image.
(High image quality)
o 1.2M : Select this option to capture a 1.2M pixels image.
(Medium image quality)

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o 0.3M : Select this option to capture a 0.3M pixels image.
(Low image quality)
o Video resolution (320 x 240): This is the resolution during
video capturing.
• Batteries Status: It shows the battery status.
o Full: It shows the batteries are full.
o Half: It shows the batteries are half.
o Low: It shows the batteries are low and front battery
indicator will be on also.
 When the camera has detected low batteries, (Batteries are
lower then 6.6 +/-0.2Volts) 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: It shows the date and time that you have set.

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Programming the Stealth Cam STC-WD2X
Switch the camera to the ON position. Once the Camera status screen
is visible press the MENU button. This will bring up the SETTING
screen. Capture mode / Resolution / Time out / TV System / Date &
Time settings are all performed in this menu.
* NOTE: If no buttons are pressed within 30 seconds during any of
the programming mode, the unit will return to 1-minute count
down mode then start PIR capturing.

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Set the Capturing sequence. The Stealth Cam STC-WD2X can be
programmed to shoot 1-3 pictures per triggering or 10 seconds of
video.
• Power on the unit, press the [MENU] button to bring up the
menu on the LCD screen.
• Press [UP] or [DN] to highlight CAPTURE
• Then press the [OK] button to enter capture setting.
• Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired capture
setting (number of pictures per triggering) and press the [OK] to
save. This will return you to the SETTING SCREEN menu.
• Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select additional program
settings or press [MENU] again to exit the SETTING SCREEN.

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Set the Resolution:
• Press the [UP] or [DN] to highlight RESOLUTION
• Then press the [OK] button to into the resolution settings.
• Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the desired resolution
and press [OK] to save
• Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select additional program
settings or press [MENU] again to exit the SETTING SCREEN.
Set the Time out:
• Press the [UP] or [DN] button to highlight TIME OUT.
• Press [OK] to enter the setting.
• Press [UP] or [DN] button to set the desired time out in minutes
• Press [OK] again to save the setting. This will return you to the
SETTING SCREEN menu.
• Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select additional program

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settings or press [MENU] again to exit the SETTING SCREEN.
Set TV System: NTSC is the correct setting for all of North
America. Your Stealth Cam STC-WD2X comes pre-programmed for
NTSC.
• Press the [UP] or [DN] button to highlight TV System.
• Press [OK] to enter the setting.
• Press the [UP] or [DN] to set the TV output in NTSC or PAL
system.
• Press [OK] again to save the setting. This will return you to the
SETTING SCREEN menu.
• Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select additional program
settings or press [MENU] again to exit the SETTING SCREEN.

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Set Date and Time:
• Press the [UP] or [DN] button to move to highlight DATE AND
TIME.
• Press [OK] to enter the TIME & DATE setting menu.
• Press [UP] or [DN] to select the TIME
• Using the UP and DOWN buttons set the appropriate hour then
press OK. This will highlight the minutes. Using the UP and
DOWN buttons select the appropriate minute.
• Press the [OK] to save the time and this will return you to the
TIME & DATE setting menu.
• Press [UP] or [DN] to select DATE and press the [OK]
• Using the UP or DN buttons select the appropriate month then
press OK. This will bring you to the day setting. Using the UP
or DN buttons select the appropriate day then press OK. This
will bring you to the year setting. Using the UP or DN buttons

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select the appropriate year then press OK. This will return you
to the DATE & TIME setting menu.
• Press the [MENU] to return to the main setting menu.
Once all settings have been completed press the MENU button to
return to CAMERA STATUS screen.