INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model #: STC AC540IR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Camera overview |
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Camera Kit contents |
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General Information |
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Quick Start Guide |
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Battery and Memory Installation |
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Setup and Programming |
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Using the Camera |
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Viewing & Deleting Files |
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Memory Compatibility chart |
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Technical Specifications |
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Image Capacity chart |
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Moon Phase chart |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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FCC Compliance |
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** IMPORTANT NOTE **
First, congratulations on purchasing one of the finest scouting cameras on the market today. We appreciate your business and want to prove to you we are committed to providing you the best product and support in the field.
By giving our customers a new state of the art web interface, which provides you with video tutorials and instruction on how to use the product in the most effective way.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT |
CUSTOMER SERVICE |
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CONTACT & HOURS |
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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. A copy of your 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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CAMERA OVERVIEW
Front
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Inside View
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CAMERA KIT CONTENT
•Model STC AC540IR Digital Scouting Camera
•User manual
•Strap
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Side & Bottom View
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Storing conditions
•Operating Environment: 14 to 104 deg F ( 10 to 40 deg C). 20 85% relative humidity, non condensing.
Special care instructions!!
•The camera is designed to be weather resistant. Never attempt to immerse the unit in water or any other liquid. This will damage the unit and void the warranty.
•Use a soft lens cloth for cleaning lens. Avoid touching lens with fingers.
•Remove dirt or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent. Keep your camera in a dry and cool dust free environment or container when it is NOT used.
•Take the batteries out, when camera is NOT to be used over an extended period of time.
•Avoid dropping your camera on to a hard surface.
•Do not disassemble your camera.
•Do not mix new and old batteries.
•Do not open the camera for unauthorized service. This could cause serious damage to the unit and WILL void the warranty.
NOTE: This camera is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service this camera yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
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QUICK START GUIDE
This guide is designed to get you up and running in a matter of moments. To get the most out of this advanced scouting tools, please read the manual thoroughly before operating the camera. If you would like to modify any of the factory Default Settings, except for the Time & Date, please see manual for instructions.
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS: |
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Operation Mode: PIR |
Program Control Switch: Custom |
Time Out: 30 Seconds |
Burst Mode: 1 Still Image (3.0Mp Resolution) |
Video Mode: 10 Seconds (VGA Resolution)
Time Lapse Setting: 18:00 – 8:00 Next Day
CAMERA SETUP:
1.Install 8 “AA” cell batteries in correct polarity (+/ ) as indicated in battery compartment.
2.Insert SD card into the camera.
3.Turn power on to adjust Time and Date.
SET TIME AND DATE:
1.Switch the camera to the ON position.
2.Press the [MENU] button to enter menu settings screen.
3.Press the [UP] or [DN] button until the word PIR blinking
4.Press the [OK] button to confirm.
5.Press the [UP] or [DN] button to scroll through different setting modes until the word TIME blinking.
6.Press the [OK] button to choose the Time settings.
7.Press the [UP] or [DN] button to adjust the Minute setting and press [OK] to confirm and move to the Hour setting.
8.Repeat to set Hour and then press [OK] to confirm and move to Date.
9.Adjust the Month, Day and Year by using [UP] or [DN] button. Each time you finish an adjustment you must press the [OK] button to confirm and move to the next field for adjustment.
10.Once done, the word dEL – will be blinking.
11.Press the [MENU] button to exit and start using.
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•Insert the external battery barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the bottom of camera housing.
•Turn the camera power on.
NOTE: Please make sure the voltage and polarity (+/ ) are correct before connection. Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/ ) will damage the camera. When both internal and external batteries are connected, the camera will draw power from the higher voltage source first.
Memory Options
The camera is also equipped with an expandable media card slot capable of accepting up to 16GB SD card (sold separately). The front counter display will show the number of images stored on the SD card. If no SD card is inserted the front counter display will show “NOSd”.
WARNING: The above camera will not accept any High Speed memory cards. Common verbiage that will indicate High Speed includes but is not limited to: Extreme, Ultra, Optima, Micro, Platinum, Store and Shoot.
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BATTERY AND MEMORY INSTALLATION
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.
WARNING: ALWAYS have the camera in the OFF position when installing or removing batteries and memory card. Removing batteries or memory card while the camera is ON may damage the camera.
Your Stealth Cam Advanced Digital Scouting Camera is designed to operate using two different types of battery power options.
Batteries “AA” cell
The internal battery compartment accepts 8 “AA” cell batteries. Be sure to use high quality brand name alkaline batteries. Install batteries with correct polarity (+/ ) as noted inside the battery compartment.
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.
•Make sure camera is in the OFF position.
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Inserting SD Memory Card
NOTE: 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 in your computer prior to use in your camera. New cards are good to use straight from the package.
FORMAT – Definition: When you format a SD memory card, the operating system erases all information and files on the card. Then it creates an internal address tables that it later uses to locate information and files. Formatting also removes all Hidden System files as well. Basically it cleans your SD memory card just like if it was brand new. Please make sure to follow the guidelines listed below:
SD Card size: 2GB or below, format using File System type “FAT”. SD Card size: 4GB or above, format using File System type “FAT32”.
Do not use File System type “NTFS” or “exFAT”, these formats are not supported.
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SETUP 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.
(POSSE MODE) |
( CUSTOM – PIR MODE) |
(CUSTOM – TIME LAPSE MODE) |
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.
Definition
•Day and Time: Displays the date and time that you have set.
•Operation mode:
¾PIR: Camera takes Image/Video per PIR trigger.
¾Time Lapse (tLS): Camera takes the still image per preset time.
•Capturing Sequence mode:
¾1P 9P: 1 to 9 burst mode image capturing per PIR trigger.
¾Video: 10 to 180 seconds adjustable video per PIR trigger.
•Resolution for Images: Color Daytime / Black & White Nighttime
¾3 Stars (8Mp): Select this option to capture an 8.0M pixels
image. (High image quality)
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Setting the Program Selection Mode:
This camera is equipped with a Program selection toggle switch. Make sure camera is in the OFF position before making any changes.
•CUSTOM –This allows users to define what setting the camera will use.
•POSSE MODE – This bypasses all user defined settings and uses the following settings:
(PIR mode/5MP Resolution / 2P Burst / 1 min Time Out/ 1 x Zoom)
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¾2 Stars (5Mp): Select this option to capture a 5.0M pixels image. (Low image quality)
¾1 Star (3Mp Default): Select this option to
capture a 3.0M pixels image. (Base image quality)
•Resolution for Video: Color Daytime / Black & White Nighttime
¾VGA: 640x480 *ONLY resolution*
•Time out: To set the amount of time in minutes & seconds the camera will sleep between PIR triggering.
•Moon phase: Displays the moon phases.
•Temp stamp: Temperature stamp will display on still images and first frame only on video files.
•Zoom: Digital enhancement to different zoom level.
¾1X: Normal – the word “ZOOM” will not display.
¾2X: Two times zoom – the word “ZOOM” will display.
¾4X: Four times zoom – The word “ZOOM” will blink.
•Battery Status: Shows the battery status.
¾Full: The battery is full.
¾Low: The battery is low.
(Front Low Battery indicator will also blink.)
NOTE: When the camera detects low batteries, the camera unit will power off within 30 seconds automatically. Please replace with new batteries; otherwise the camera may not work properly.
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Setting the Camera’s Operation Mode:
Your Stealth Cam can be programmed to operation either in PIR Detection mode or Time Lapse mode.
NOTE: Make sure the Program Control Switch is set to the “CUSTOM” position; otherwise, you cannot enter the Menu Program mode to set the camera in either PIR or Time Lapse Mode.
•Switch the camera to the ON position.
¾ LCD screen will display the camera status screen.
•Press the [MENU] button once within 30 seconds to enter the programming mode, the word PIR or tLS will be blinking.
•Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the PIR or tLS.
•Press [OK] to save your selection.
•Press [MENU] button to exit.
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