Stealth Cam STC-Z3IRTL User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model #: STC-Z3IRTL& STC-Z3IRTLNXT

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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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** 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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Camera overview 5
Camera kit contents 8
General Information 9
Quick Start 10
Battery and Memory Installation 11
LCD display 14
Setup and Programming 16
Using the camera 24

Viewing & Deleting Files 26

Memory compatibility chart 28
Technical specs 29
Image capacity chart 32
Moon phase chart 34
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 35
FCC Compliance 37

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CAMERA OVERVIEW

12. External power jack

13. Tree screw mounting hole

14. Door latch

15. Locking hole

Front

1. IR LED window

2. LOW BATTERY warning RED LED

3. TEST mode sensing GREEN LED

4. Lens

5. LCD display

6. Menu button M

7. Confirm button

8. Downward button ▼

9. Upward button ▲

10. PIR sensing window

11. Microphone hole

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Inside

16. SD card slot

17. Function button

(ON, TEST/SET、OFF )

18. USB port

19. Battery compartment

20. Quick Set & Manual Program switch

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How to close the door latch.

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CAMERA KIT CONTENT

 Model STC-Z3IRTL or STC-Z3IRTLNXT Digital Scouting

Camera

 User manual
 Strap

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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 (2 weeks).

 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 Seconds
Burst Mode: 1 Still Image (1.3Mp Resolution)
Video Mode:10 Seconds (VGA Resolution)

CAMERA SETUP:

1. Install 8 “AA” cell batteries in correct polarity (+/-) as indicated in battery

compartment.

2. Insert SD card into the camera.

SET DATE AND TIME:

1. To enter Date/Time setting, slide the power switch to TEST/SET position.

2. Press and Hold the M button for at least 3 seconds. Now the DATE and TIME icon will

blink.

3. Touch ▲ button to choose DATE setting.

4. Touch ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease your Month selection. Touch ▶button

to confirm and move to Date field.

5. Touch ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease your date selection. Touch ▶button to

confirm and move to Year field.

6. Touch ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease your year selection. Touch ▶button to

confirm your setting. The Date icon turns off and the Time icon is turns on.

7. Touch ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease the value for Hour. Touch ▶button to

confirm and move to Minute field.

8. Touch ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease the value for Minute. Touch ▶button to

confirm and move to Second field.

9. Touch ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease the value for Second. Touch ▶button to

and then touch the M button once. This will bring you back to the ready status.

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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.
 Insert the external battery barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the bottom

of camera housing.

 Turn the camera power on.

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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.

Low Battery LED indicator

When the Red LED indicator stays on, this is an indication that the battery
power has been depleted and the camera will stop functioning soon. Replace
the battery as soon as possible.

NOTE: If the Red LED indicator is blinking, this is an indication of problem with
writing information to the SD card. It does not mean the battery is running
low. In this case you will need to perform a reset function. To reset the
camera, first you turn the camera off (front LCD screen may stay on). Take
one battery off and insert it back in immediately. Your program setting will
remain intact.

Memory Options

The camera is also equipped with an expandable media card slot capable of
accepting up to 16GB SD card with Class 6 or below speed rating (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”.

When the memory is full, display

will show “FuLL” in the lower right

corner.

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NOTE: Make sure camera is in the OFF position whenever adding or
removing memory.

WARNING:The above camera will not accept
Class 10 or above speed rating SD memory cards.

Inserting SD memory card

 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”.

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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.

LCD DISPLAY

1. Locked icon (This represents that any programming is NOT allowed. All

setting buttons on front panel are disabled)

2. Unlocked icon (This represents camera power switch to SET mode,

allow customer to do programming by using setting buttons on front
panel)

3. PIR icon (This represents the camera’s triggering mode in PIR)

4. Time Lapse icon (This represents the camera is in Time Lapse mode)

5. Picture icon (This represents the camera is in still picture taking mode)

6. Video icon (This represents the camera is in video taking mode)

7. Burst mode icon (This represents the camera is in Burst mode setting –

# of pictures or length of AVI per PIR trigger)

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8. Resolution icon (This represents the camera is in Resolution Mode

setting)

 High Resolution – 3M Pixel / Low Resolution – 1.3M Pixel

9. Delete/Format icon (This represents the camera is in deleting

pictures/videos or format mode)

10. [Reserved for future use]

11. USB icon (This represents the camera is connected to the computer by

USB)

12. [Reserved for future use]

13. Battery icon (This represents the battery power level)

14. Time-Out icon (This represents the time out setting)

15. Number (small) icon (This represents the total number of captured

images. This also displays “set” when in the menus programming)

16. Number (BIG) icon (This represents the time and date)

17. Month/Date/Year icon

18. Hour/Minute/Second icon

19. T.Out icon (This represents the camera is in time out setting mode – to

be used with icon #16)

20. Time Lapse Start / Finish Programing Mode Indicator

21. [Reserved for future use]

22. Date icon(to use with icon #16 & 17)

23. Time icon (to use with icon #16 & 17)

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Programming the Stealth Cam

This camera is equipped with 3 Quick set Program selection toggle switch
settings and a Manual program setting. Make sure camera is in the OFF
position BEFORE changing any toggle switches.

NOTE: If you choose one of the Preset settings, your camera will only
function in PIR mode not Time Lapse mode.

 Quick Set 1 (P1) - This bypasses all user defined

settings and uses the following settings: (PIR
mode/ Resolution: 1.3MP / Burst: 3P / Time out:
30 seconds). Slide Power switch to TEST

position and you’ll see the screen on the right.

 Quick Set 2 (P2)- This bypasses all user-defined

settings and uses the following settings: (PIR
mode/ Resolution: 1.3MP / Burst: 6P / Time out:
30 seconds). Slide Power switch to TEST position
and you’ll see the screen on the right.

 Quick Set 3 (P3) - This bypasses all user-defined

settings and uses the following settings: (PIR
mode/ Video: VGA / Video clip: 10s / Time out:
30 seconds). Slide Power switch to TEST
position and you’ll see the screen on the right.

 MANUAL (M) - This allows the user to define

what setting the camera will use. Slide Power

switch to TEST position and you’ll see the screen

on the right. After 2 seconds, this display will
return to Manual programing screen in the following section.

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Programming the Stealth Cam using MANUAL mode

3Figure

Figure

设定触发方式，进入相机设置菜单后第一个功能选项就是设定相机的触发方式。分别为红外感应方式和定
时触发方式。设为感应触发方式在PIR 模式时有感应信号时可触发相机进行一轮拍摄，然后进行一轮间隔
延时后再次检测是否有感应信号。一直以此方式循环工作直到被结束拍摄。设为定时触发方式在PIR 模式
时，只有在当前时间段为有效时间段内时（关于此点在后文说明）。相机完成一轮间隔延时后就进行一轮
拍摄。在无效时间段时相机处于延时待机状态，不进行拍摄。如果用户设为定时触发方式相机自动强制将
拍摄模式设为拍摄照片。使用定时触发方式时不支持做活动影像拍摄。
感应触发 定时触发

设定拍摄模式。设置相机是拍摄相片还是拍摄活动影像。如果上一项设为定时触发时无此功能项。
拍摄照片 拍摄活动影像

Figure4

设定触发方式，进入相机设置菜单后第一个功能选项就是设定相机的触发方式。分别为红外感应方式和定
时触发方式。设为感应触发方式在PIR模式时有感应信号时可触发相机进行一轮拍摄，然后进行一轮间隔
延时后再次检测是否有感应信号。一直以此方式循环工作直到被结束拍摄。设为定时触发方式在PIR模式
时，只有在当前时间段为有效时间段内时（关于此点在后文说明）。相机完成一轮间隔延时后就进行一轮
拍摄。在无效时间段时相机处于延时待机状态，不进行拍摄。如果用户设为定时触发方式相机自动强制将
拍摄模式设为拍摄照片。使用定时触发方式时不支持做活动影像拍摄。
感应触发 定时触发

设定拍摄模式。设置相机是拍摄相片还是拍摄活动影像。如果上一项设为定时触发时无此功能项。
拍摄照片 拍摄活动影像

设定相片分辨率。高像素为3MG,低像素为 1.3MG.如果上一项设为拍摄活动影像模式时无此功能项。
高像素 低像素

Figure5

设置连拍照片张数 设置影像段落时间长度

Figure6

设置连拍照片张数 设置影像段落时间长度

设置间隔延时时间长度。每一轮与下一轮拍摄之间的间隔时间长度。方式为本轮拍摄完成。进行一个间隔
时长的延时，进行下一轮拍摄。可设置范围为1~59 秒或 1~59 分钟。分为两步设置，首先设定时长数据，
然后设定时长的计量单位（分或秒）。
设置延时时长数据

 Slide the Quick Set switch to M position.
 Programming is only allowed when camera’s power

switch is at the TEST/SET mode.

 Slide the power switch from OFF to TEST/SET position;

you will hear two faint short beeps.

 Touch M button to enter capture mode.
 Step 1:Touch ▲ or ▼ button to choose either PIR

capture mode (Figure 1) or Time Lapse capture mode
(Figure 2). Touch ▶button to confirm your setting.
This will bring you to Still Picture or Video capture
mode. Picture icon will blink.

 Step 2:Touch ▲ or ▼ button to choose either Still

Picture or Video capture mode (Figure 3).To choose
Still Picture mode, while the camera icon is blinking touch ▶button to
confirm. This will bring you to the Resolution mode.
Resolution icon will now blink.

 Step 3:Touch ▲ or ▼ button to choose your

resolution (Figure 4) for 3M pixels. for1.3M
pixels. Touch ▶button to confirm your setting. Next
will bring you to burst mode setting (Figure 5).Burst
mode icon will now blink. Number icon will flash and
display the current number of pictures set.

 Step 4:Touch ▲ or ▼ button to choose your burst

mode setting 1 to 9. Touch ▶button to confirm your
setting. Next setting will be the time out setting.
T.Out icon and Number (BIG) icon will blink (Figure 6).

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模

式

活

动影像拍摄。

Figure8

Figure7

设置连拍照片张数 设置影像段落时间长度

设置间隔延时时间长度。每一轮与下一轮拍摄之间的间隔时间长度。方式为本轮拍摄完成。进行一个间隔
时长的延时，进行下一轮拍摄。可设置范围为1~59 秒或 1~59 分钟。分为两步设置，首先设定时长数据，
然后设定时长的计量单位（分或秒）。

设置延时时长数据

设置延时单位“分” 设置延时单位“秒”

Figure9

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 Step 5:Touch ▲ or ▼ button to

choose your time out setting. Touch

▶button to confirm your setting. Now

the Time Out and Sec icon will blink.

 Step 6:Touch ▲ or ▼ button to choose either Second or Minute(Figure

7).Touch ▶button to confirm your setting. All the icons on the screen will
blink then touch M button to exit programing mode.

For Video Mode:

 Touch M button to enter capture mode. Repeat Step 1.

Then while you see the Picture icon blinking in Step 2:,
touch ▼ button to switch to Video mode. The Video
icon will be blinking (Figure 8). Touch ▶button to
confirm. This will bring you to the video recording
time mode. You will now see the Au icon blinking.

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease the

value range from 10 to 180 seconds (10,20,30,60,90,
120,150 or 180) - (Figure 9). Touch ▶button to confirm
and this will take you to the Time out setting and the
Time Out icon will blink.

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to choose your

time out setting. Touch ▶button to
confirm your setting.

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to choose either

Second or Minute(Figure 10).Touch ▶button to confirm your setting. All
the icons on the screen will blink, and then touch M button to exit
programing mode.

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For Time Lapse Mode:

Figure12

设置开始时间“小时” 设置开始时间“分钟”

Figure13

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Figure11

模

式

设置开始时间“小时” 设置开始时间“分钟”

设置结束时间“小时” 设置结束时间“分钟”

Figure15

Figure16

 Touch M button to enter capture mode.
 Touch ▼ button to choose Time Lapse capture mode.

The Clock Icon will be blinking (Figure 11).

 Touch ▶button to confirm. This will bring you to the

Resolution mode. Resolution icon will now blink
(Figure 12).

 Repeat Step 3: through Step 6: to set your resolution,

burst mode, and your time out setting.

 Once you complete Step 6:, your Time Lapse Start

Time will now blink (Figure 13).

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to choose your

start time “hour” (military time format).
Touch ▶button to confirm your setting
(Figure 13).

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to choose your

start time “minute”. Touch▶button to confirm your setting (Figure 14).
Finish time will now blink.

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to choose your

finish time ‘hour” (military time
format). Touch ▶button to confirm
your setting (Figure 15).

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to choose your finish time “minute”. Touch

▶button to confirm your setting (Figure 16).

 Now you will see the entire screen icon display blink. Simply touch the M

button to exit the programing screen.

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Ready for Use:

IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT slide the switch from OFF directly to
ON in one motion. Always slide to TEST/SET first, wait for the two
short beeps and then slide the switch to ON position.

 Switch from TEST/SET position to the ON position. If you’re not ready to

use the camera, simply slide the power switch to the OFF position.

 When ready to use, position your camera in the field. Slide the power

switch to TEST/SET. Wait for the 2 faint short beeps and then slide the
switch to the ON position.

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To set Date and Time

Figure17

Figure18

Figure19

 To enter Date/Time setting, slide the power

switch to TEST/SET position.

 Press and Hold the M button for at least 3 seconds.

Now the DATE and TIME icon will blink (Figure 17).

 Touch ▲ button to choose DATE setting (Figure

18).

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease

your Month selection. Touch ▶button to confirm
and move to Date field.

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease

your date selection. Touch ▶button to confirm
and move to Year field.

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease

your Year field.

 Touch ▶button to confirm your setting. The Date

icon turns off and the Time icon is turns on
(Figure 19).

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease

the value for Hour. Touch ▶button to confirm
and move to Minute field.

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease

the value for Minute. Touch ▶button to confirm
and move to Second field.

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease

the value for Second. Touch ▶button to confirm
and then touch the M button once. This will
bring you back to the ready status.

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Figure21

Figure22

Figure23

Figure24

To Delete or Format memory card

 To enter Delete/Format setting, slide the power

switch to TEST/SET position.

 Press and Hold the M button for at least 3

seconds. Now the DATE and TIME icon will blink.

 Touch ▶button once and the Delete/Format icon

will now blink (Figure 20).

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to choose YES or no (Figure

21). Touch ▶button to confirm. If you choose no
the screen will return to ready status. If you
choose YES, the screen will change to Figure 22
momentarily and then return to status screen.

To set 4 digits security code

 To set 4 digits security code, slide the power switch to TEST/SET

position.

 Press and Hold the M button for at least 3 seconds. Now the DATE

and TIME icon will blink.

 Touch ▶button twice and the Lock icon will now

blink (Figure 23). LCD will now display SE-PASS
with the first digit blinking.

 Touch ▲button and LCD will now display SE-PASS with the first digit

blinking (Figure 24).

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to select your 1st number.

 Touch ▶button to confirm and move to the 2nd digit.

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to select your 2nd number.
 Touch ▶button to confirm and move to the 3rd digit.

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NOTE: After you set up your 4 digits security code, in order to
program or use the camera you must enter the 4 digits security code.

Figure25

 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to select your 3rd number.
 Touch ▶button to confirm and move to the 4th digit.
 Touch ▲ or ▼ button to select your 4th number.
 Touch ▶button to confirm the 4th digit.
 When you are done, touch the M button to exit.

How to enter your 4 digits security code: Default code is “0000”

 Slide the power switch to TEST/SET position.
 LCD display will show En-PASS follow by 4 “0000” with the first digit

blinking (Figure 25).

 Using the▲ or ▼ button to select your security code. After you

made your selection, you must touch▶button to move to the next
digit. Repeat until you have entered all 4 digits. After the 4th digit is
entered, you must touch ▶button to confirm the setting with all 4
digits flashing.

 Touch M to begin your programing OR if you want to start using the

camera, then slide the power switch to the ON position.

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USING THE CAMERA

Once all program settings have been setup properly, your Stealth Cam is ready
for field use.

Getting started

Listed below are some helpful pointers on how to use your camera to get the
best results.

 Mount the camera about 4-5 feet high with the camera pointed at a slight

downward angle.

 Mount the camera facing north or south, NOT east or west due to the

rising and setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed
images.

 If you’re covering a trail, face the camera down or up the trail. Most

commercial cameras take 1-3 seconds to sense motion/heat and take a
picture.

 Clear out any brush or weeds in front of camera. This will cause false

pictures caused wind or high temperature days.

 Double check battery before turning on the camera for use.
 Make sure to insert the memory card after setting up the game camera.
 Make sure to turn the camera ON (or take out of Test Mode) before you

leave.

 Verify time and date is correct.

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(Example: Mounting)

(Example: Trail Setup)

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VIEWING AND DELETING FILES

Figure26

Viewing Images & Videos

Your Stealth Cam Digital Scouting Camera is a plug and play USB storage
device for users of Windows 2000 / ME / XP / Vista / Windows 7 operating
systems. This camera is not MAC compatible.

Viewing files on your computer via USB connection.

 Make sure the camera’s power switch is in the OFF position first.
 Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your

computer.

 Plug the smaller end of USB cable into the camera’s side panel.
 Slide the power switch to TEST/SET position. You will see the letter USB

showing on the bottom right hand corner of the LCD screen. (Figure 26)

 Your computer will recognize the camera as a

Mass storage device, which you will find it
under MY COMPUTER.

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 At this point you have several options:

 To view your images or play your videos: Click on the Removable

Storage device and then drill down to the file you want to see and
double click on the file name.

 To save your images and videos: Highlight the file or files you want

to save and drag them to your hard drive.

 To delete your images and videos: Highlight the files or files you

want to delete and press the [DELETE] button.

 To erase all files and reformat you SD memory card: Right click on

the Removable Storage device under My Computer and select

FORMAT then click START. You will receive a Warning message press
[OK].Then CLOSE to exit.

NOTE: Make sure before you FORMAT you are certain it is the
Removable Storage device for the camera.

 Once you’re done, power off the camera and unplug the cable from both

your computer and the camera. The camera will turn OFF automatically.

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MEMORY COMPATIBILITY CHART

Kingmax

2G

Sandisk

2G, 4G, 8G

Toshiba

2G

PNY

2G, 4G, 8G, 16G

Kingston

2G, 4G, 8G, 16G

First Champion

1G, 2G, 4G, 8G, 16G

Digilux

1G, 2G

Lexar

4G, 8G, 16G

DANE-ELEC

4G, 8G, 16G

The following cards have been tested and approved for use with the STC­Z3IRTL model at the time this manual was printer. For a more up-to-date
chart visit our website at www.stealthcam.net.

NOTE: Proper camera operation cannot be guaranteed when using
memory cards NOT listed above.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

System Requirements and Compatibility

 Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 (Check our website for Mac

compatibility listings)

 Pentium 4, 2GHz or above
 1GB RAM (2GB recommended)
 32 bits color, Resolution 1280 x 800 or above with built in 256MB
 2GB free hard disc space
 An available USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended)
 Direct X 9.0 or above – Should come with your operating system already.
 Optional: Windows compatible sound card and speaker.
 Media player.

NOTE: If you have any questions regarding your PC specifications
please contact your PC manufacturer directly.

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Camera Features and Specification

 Camera lens: 5P high precision multi-layer glass lens with IR coating
 Built in 2.0” B&W LCD display
 External memory support: SD memory card up to 16GB. See

compatibility chart.

 Resolution Options: 3.0Mp, 1.3Mp.
 Image interpolated from 1.3M sensor.
 Capturing Options: 1 to 9 image burst mode or VIDEO recording with

audio.

 Video Recording length (in seconds): 10/20/30/60/90/120/150/180
 Image performance for video stream: VGA
 Video format: MJPEG
 Image format: Standard JPEG
 Auto white balance and auto expose.
 Auto IR emitter light control

 Effective Range for Still image (up to 50 ft.)
 Effective Range for Video clip (up to 50 ft.)

 Real time clock for date and time stamping
 5 digits LCD Image counter
 4 digit security code
 Red Low battery LED indicator
 Green Test LED indicator
 Focusing: 5 ft. to infinity

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 Effective viewing Angle: 50 degrees
 PIR detection angle 48 degrees
 Power consumption:

Standby current: < 1.2mA.

Capture current < 75mA(Day Time),<400mA(Night Time with IR LED)

 Interface type: USB 1.1
 Power: 8 x AA size Batteries
 External power: 12 volts battery pack(Sold separately)

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IMAGE CAPACITY CHART

STC-Z3IRTL

Day

Memory Card Size

Resolution

Pixels

Data

size

Resolution

1G

2G

4G

8G

16G

HiGH

3.0M

615MB

2048x1536

1545

3089

6179

12358

24715

LOW

1.3M

246KB

1280x960

3862

7724

15447

30894

61789

AVI VGA 30's

VGA

17.7MB

640x480

54

107

215

429

859

Night

HIGH

3.0M

608KB

2048x1536

1563

3125

6250

12500

25000

LOW

1.3M

230KB

1280x960

4130

8261

16522

33043

66087

AVI VGA 30's

VGA

15.6MB

640x480

61

122

244

487

974

**Subject to card compatibility under different brands.

NOTE: Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number of images
or video clips based on resolution settings and the size of the memory
card. These Figures may vary depending on the amount of detail in the
image or video clip.

When the SD card is NOT FULL, but camera's front counter already reaches
9999, the camera will create a new folder to save the next data. Camera's
front counter will show 5 dashes “ - - - - - “. It will not reset the counter back
to 0000. On the other hand, when SD card is full, camera's counter will then
change the display the word "FULL". Images and Videos under each folder will
be named from 0001 up to 9999.

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SD Card Capacity and Compatibility
Due to the rapidly changing memory card market please consult
www.stealthcam.com for the most up-to-date information regarding memory
cards.

May be protected by one or more U.S. Patent numbers:

6,735,387 / 6,768,868 / 6,834,162 / 7,149,422 / 7,308,196 / 7,593,632 /
7,710,457 / 7,873,266 / 8,254,776 / D653,276/ D673991/ 8,350,915

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MOON PHASE SYMBOL CHART

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is the infrared flash invisible?
A: The infrared flash will give off a low glow red light.

Q: Is my game camera Mac compatible?
A: Check our website to see if this model is compatible.

Q: Can I use rechargeable batteries in the camera?
A: Rechargeable batteries are fine for the camera; regular alkaline batteries

or Lithium battery designed for digital electronics are recommended for best
performance.

Q: When I use a memory card can I view the images on my personal digital
camera?
A: We do not recommend viewing memory card images taken in your game
camera or on any other digital camera. You may experience compatibility
issues.

Q: Will I lose my images and setting when the batteries die?
A: The camera has flash memory so your images and will remain intact but
you will need to reset your settings.

Q: What are my options if my camera is past it warranty?
A: We have an out of warranty program in which you may purchase a

reconditioned replacement unit for 50% or more off (based on retail price of
unit) discount exchange of your old unit.

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Q: Can I use my game camera through a window or glass door?
A: Glass may disrupt your sensor beam we don’t advise using the camera in

this fashion.

Q: Do I need to recharge my 12V Battery Kit during the seasons it’s not in use?
A: The 12V Battery Kit should be recharge at least every 3 months, regardless

if it is being used or not, in order to preserve the working condition of the
battery inside the unit.

NOTE: For the latest updates and information please check our website
regularly.

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WARNING: Modification not approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void user’s authority to operate.

FCC Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
or television receptions, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measure:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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Product specifications are subject to change. Stealth Cam is not responsible for any photographic or

typographical errors.

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