Stealth Cam STC-I850 User manual

STC-I850
User’s Manual
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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
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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 12
Camera use 19
Mounting the camera 20
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

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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-I850 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 that attaches 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 32MB built in flash memory. The camera
is also equipped with an expandable media card slot capable of
accepting up to 2GB SD card (sold separately). With no memory card
inserted into the slot, the camera will use the built in 32MB 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 the SD card
Make sure camera is in the OFF position whenever adding or
removing memory.
Insert SD memory card into 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.

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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 in your computer prior to
use in your camera. 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.
Flash Mode Control:
The camera is pre-programmed with Auto Flash setting.
Switch the camera to ON position.
To turn off the flash mode, press the [UP] button once
within 30 seconds. icon will appear in the status screen.
To turn the flash mode back to Auto setting, press the [UP]
button the second time. icon will appear on the top of the
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.
Flash:
oAuto –Flash based on surrounding light conditions.
oOff –Turn off the flash.
Capture mode:
o1P ~ 9P: 1 to 9 burst mode image capturing per PIR
triggering.
oVideo: 5 to 90 seconds adjustable video per PIR triggering.
Resolution:
oHigh: Select this option to capture an 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)
oVideo resolution (640 x 480): The resolution during video
capturing.

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Batteries Status: Displays the battery status.
oFull: The battery is full.
oLow: The battery is low, and the front Low Battery indicator
will also blink.
When the camera has detected low batteries, (Batteries
that are lower than 6.0 +/-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: Displays the date and time that you have set
for still image. For AVI: will appear on the first frame. (Using
Quick Time Player or Windows Media Player).
Moon phase and Temperature: Displays the moon phase and
temperature. For AVI; will appear on the first frame. (Using
Quick Time Player or Windows Media Player).

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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] 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 modes 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
setting.
Set the Video Mode: Your Stealth Cam STC-I850 can be
programmed to record 5~90 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 90 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 to choose the selection. The digits will 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.
Minutes 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 digits 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 or

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decrease the date value (1 –31). Once this is done, press
[OK]. The word “-- dEL --“ will begin to blink. Now press
[MENU] to exit the 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 the 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 have 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.