Stealth Cam STC-Z3IRTL User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model #: STC-Z3IRTL& STC-Z3IRTLNXT
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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
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.
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Stealth Cam, LLC Call Center Hours:
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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.
To ensure optimum performance; your Stealth Cam (Wildview) camera may be eligible for periodical
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best product and support in the field.
Stealth Cam Limited Warranty
free software updates.
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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
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.
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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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