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STC-U838NXT
User Manual
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Stealth Cam STC-U838NXT User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Version 3.0_1628 2/13
Model #: STC-U838NXT
** 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
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CUSTOMER SERVICE
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Stealth Cam, LLC Call Center Hours:
P.O. Box 539504 Mon - Fri / 8 AM – 6 PM (CST)
Grand Prairie, TX 75053-9504 www.stealthcam.com
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 or iginal 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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Stealth Cam Limited Warranty
** IMPORTANT NOTE **
TRIAD equipped cameras include FREE Image Scan Software
download at: www.stealthcam.net/sc_image_scan.html
Stealth Cam Image Scan provides sophisticated motion searches based on targeted zones within a selected series of time-lapse images. Additional features include:
• Watch days of video in minutes with variable speed playback
• Import Time Lapse Photo sets from SD card to your
computer
• Open existing Time Lapse Photo sets on your computer
• Process Photo Sets into high speed motion video
• Quickly jog through the time lapse frames, forwards and
backwards
• Step frame forwards and backwards
• Create videos that you can watch, email or upload
To ensure optimum performance; your Stealth Cam (Wildview)
camera may be eligible for periodical free software updates.
Please check http://stealthcam.net/sc_downloads_d.html for the
latest firmware downloads & sign up for our weekly newsletter to
stay informed on updates & new product news.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Camera overview 5
Camera Kit contents 8
General Information 9
Quick Start Guide 10
Battery and Memory Installation 11
Setup and Programming 14
Using the Camera in PIR detection mode 25
Using the Camera in Time Lapse mode 27
Viewing & Deleting Files 28
Memory Compatibility chart 33
Technical Specifications 34
General Features 35
Image Capacity chart 36
Moon Phase chart 37
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 38
FCC Compliance 40
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CAMERA OVERVIEW
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Front
Inside
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Side & Bottom view
CAMERA KIT CONTENT
1. Model STC-U838NXT Digital Scouting Camera
2. User manual
3. Strap
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
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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:
Time Out: 30 Sec Burst Mode: 1 Still Image (1.3Mp Resolution) Operation Mode: PIR Video Mode: 10 Seconds (720P Resolution) Time lapse setting: 18:00-8:00 (Next day)
Initial Camera Set-up:
1. Install 8 “AA” cell batteries in correct polarity (+/-) as indicated in battery
compartment.
2. Insert SD card into the camera.
3. Turn Power/Preset switch to Preset A to adjust the Time and Date.
4. The internal LCD screen displays TIME blinking.
5. Press the [OK] button to start the Time settings.
6. Press the [UP] or [DN] button to adjust the Minute setting and press [OK]
to confirm and move to the Hour setting.
7. Repeat to set the Hour and then press [OK] to confirm and move to Date.
8. 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.
9. Once done, the word - dEL - will be blinking, this stands for Delete menu
and will allow you to format your SD Card. (This will delete ALL images).
10. Press the [OK] button, press the [UP] or [DN] button till you see the
blinking Ft, then press [OK]. This will return you to the PIR screen.
11. Press the [MENU] button to exit and to start using the Preset A settings.
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BATTERY AND MEMORY INSTALLATION
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.
• Insert the external battery barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the bottom
of camera housing.
• Turn the camera to a Preset or Manual switch setting.
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Do not use different Voltage lead acid battery other
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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 32GB 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”.
IMPORTANT SD CARD NOTICE
use a known good SD card from a reputable brand (including Stealth Cam memory cards.) Beware of "low cost" memory cards often sold on discount websites such as eBay as they could be manufactured to poor standards. Use of a low quality memory card could result in camera lock up and / or shut down, video corruption issues or premature battery drain.
: Stealthcam recommends that you
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