Stealth Cam STC-I540IR User Manual
Stealth Cam
STC-I540IR
User’s Manual
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Version 1.0 04/08
STC-I540IR
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 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 877-269-8490 prior to returning product.
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STC-I540IR
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 6-8
Battery Power Options 9-10
Built-in Memory & SD Card Installation 11-13
Description of Features 14-16
Programming Your Scout Camera 17-23
Using your Camera 24-29
Manual Shooting Mode 30-31
Viewing Images and Deleting Images 32-36
Formatting memory 37
Using External Power Source 38
Technical Specifications 39
Camera Features 40-41
General Information
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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Battery 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
10 minutes. Otherwise, this will result in the loss of date / time setting
12V Lead Acid Battery (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-
: When replacing batteries, replace all the batteries within
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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) 269-8490. Only Stealth Cam
external battery accessories are recommended.
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STC-I540IR
Built-in Memory & SD Memory Card Installation
Your STC-I540IR camera is equipped with 32MB of built in flash
memory. The camera is also equipped with an expandable media card
slot capable of accepting up to a 2GB SD card (sold separately). W ith
no memory card inserted into the slot, the camera will use the built in
flash memory to store images. If an SD card is inserted into the slot
then the camera will bypass the built in memory and utilize the SD card
memory. The front counter display will show the number of images of
either the built in flash memory or the inserted SD memory card after
you turn on the camera.
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Inserting the SD Memory Card
Make sure the camera is in the OFF position when you insert or
remove a memory card.
• Insert SD memory card into the card slot completely, and in the
correct direction as shown on the inside of the housing.
• To remove the SD memory card, push in the card and pull out
the card gently.
Brand new SD cards are ready for use. If you are using an SD
card that was previously used in another camera, or other
device, make sure to format the card prior to use in this
camera.
To ensure proper SD card formatting, insert it into the card
slot and follow the steps page 37 to format the memory card.
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Image & Video Capacity
Capacity High Low AVI (sec.)
32MB 20 65 120
64MB 40 130 240
128MB 80 260 480
256MB 160 520 960
512MB 320 1,040 1,920
1GB 640 2,080 3,840
2GB 1,280 4,160 7,680
NOTE: Picture / Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number of
images or AVI video based on resolution settings and the size of
memory card. These figures may vary depending on the amount of
detail in the image.
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Description of Features
Below are illustrations and descriptions of the icons you will see
on the internal LCD screen as you enter specific modes for
programming.
• Auto Mode:
o Still images – Captures from
1~9 pictures per PIR triggering
o AVI video clip – Captures video
segments from 10 ~ 180
seconds per PIR triggering
Manual
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or video camera.
Image Resolution
•
o 2560 x 1920: High image resolution
o 1600 x 1200: Low image resolution
o 640 x 480 Default video resolution
Mode: Use as a point and shoot still image camera
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