Wildview STC-TGL-5M User Manual

STC-TGL2M / STC-TGL5M

User’s Manual

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For Customer Service or Warranty Information Call Toll Free

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Grand Prairie, Texas 75053-5189

Wildview Limited Warranty

Your Wildview 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. Original sales receipt must be

produced for any warranty service and a Return Authorization (RA)

number must be obtained from customer service at 888-304-6125 prior to

returning product.

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Manual Contents

Camera overview 4
Camera kit contents 6
Battery and memory installation 7
Definitions 11
Programming 13
Mounting the camera 15
Viewing images 19
Saving and deleting images 21
Memory compatibility chart 24
Technical specs 25
General Information 28
Image capacity chart 30
Moon phase chart 33

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Camera overview

Front view Side view

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Open view image with major parts indication:

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Camera kit contents

 Wildview series Digital Scouting Camera
 User manual
 USB cable
 Strap

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Warning: Do not use a different Voltage lead
acid battery other than the one specified in
this section. Doing so will damage the camera
and will void the warranty.

Battery & memory installation

The Wildview Camera is designed to operate using two different types
of battery power options.

NOTE: Always have camera in the OFF position when installing or
removing batteries. Removing battery while the camera is in operation
may damage the camera.

Batteries “C” cell

The internal battery compartment accepts 4 “C” cell batteries. Be sure
to use high quality brand name alkaline batteries. Install batteries with
correct polarity (+/-) as noted inside the battery compartment.

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The Wildview is equipped with an external power jack designed to
accept a barrel plug cable that attaches to a sealed lead acid battery.
(sold separately). This will enhance the camera’s field life. Battery
cable and complete 12V Lead Acid battery kits are available wherever
Wildview scouting cameras are sold, or call toll free 888-304-6125.
Only Wildview external battery accessories are recommended.

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

the bottom of camera housing.

 Turn the camera power on.
 The camera will automatically switch to external power when it

is connected, even if the internal batteries are installed.

 Please make sure the voltage and polarity (+/-) are correct

before connection. Incorrect voltage or polarity (+/-) will
damage the camera.

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Model

SDRAM

STC-TGL2M

16MB

STC-TGL5M

32MB

Memory Options

Your Wildview scouting camera is equipped with the following:

The camera is also equipped with an expandable media card slot
capable of accepting up to 2GB* SD card (sold separately). With
no memory card inserted into the slot, the camera will use the built
in SDRAM 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 memory. The front counter display will show the number of
images in the built in memory, unless the expansion card is
inserted at which point the front counter will only display the
number of images stored in the expansion card.

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Inserting SD card

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 SD picture shown on
inner 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 the camera. New cards are good to use straight
from the package.

 If installed SD card with lock, camera will show LOC on the

display, please slide the lock switch to unlock location
then reinstall the SD card.

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Model

Hi

Low

STC-TGL2M

2.0M

0.3M

STC-TGL5M

5.0M

1.3M

Definitions

 Time out: To set the amount of preset time in minutes the

camera will sleep between PIR triggering.

 Resolution: The resolution selection that you have chosen.

 Day and Time: Displays the date and time that you have set

on still image. For AVI, it will appear on the first frame. (Using
Quick Time Player or Window Media Player).

 Moon phase: Displays the moon phase. For AVI, it will appear

on the first frame. (Using Quick Time Player or Window Media
Player).

 Flash:

o Auto – Flash based on surrounding light conditions.
o Off – Turn off the flash.
o On – Turns the flash on.

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 Capture Mode: To set the number of pictures the camera will

take per PIR triggering.

o 1P: Single image capturing per PIR triggering
o 3P: Three images continuous capturing per PIR triggering
o 6P: Six images continuous capturing per PIR triggering
o AVI: 20 second video clip per PIR triggering

 FULL: When memory capacity is full, the front LCD screen will

show “FULL.”

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Programming your Wildview Camera

The following setting must be performed before you turn on the
camera.

1. Select the time out interval by sliding the time out toggle switch to
the desired preset time interval in minutes. 1 / 5 / 10 / 20 minutes.

2. Select the resolution setting by sliding the resolution toggle switch
to the desired resolution setting. Hi / Lo resolution.

3. Select the Flash mode: Slide the switch to either Auto / On / Off
position.

a. Auto – Flash based on surround light conditions.
b. On – Turns the flash on.
c. Off – Turns off the flash.

4. Select capture mode: Slide the switch to 1 / 3 / 6 / AVI position. If
you choose AVI mode, the camera will automatically switch to 1 still
picture mode if it detects a low light source.

5. Turn on the Camera to set the Date / Time stamp:
a. Slide the power switch to the PIR position.
b. Press and hold [SET] button for 2 seconds to enter date & time

setting mode.

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c. Time and HH will blink. Press [UP] or [DN] to adjust the hour.
d. Press [SET] button to enter minute setting. Time and MM will

blink. Press [UP] or [DN] to adjust the minute.

e. Press [SET] button to enter the month setting. Date & MM will

blink. Press [UP] or [DN] to adjust month.

f. Press [SET] button to enter date setting. Date & DD will blink.

Press [UP] or [DN] to adjust date.

g. Press [SET] button to enter year setting. Date & YY will blink.

Press [UP] or [DN] to adjust year.

h. Press and hold [SET] button for 2 seconds to exit the setting

mode and enter into PIR count down mode. Display will show
date and number of pictures taken.

Once the program setting has been completed, slide the power
switch to OFF position until you are ready for field use.

NOTE: Date & Time setting will be lost whenever the batteries are
removed from camera. Remember to re-set the Date & Time
stamp after you replace the batteries.

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Mounting the camera

It is recommended that you mount the camera 4-5 ft off the ground
with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle. Be sure to
avoid mounting the camera facing east or west, as the rising and
setting of the sun could produce false triggers and overexposed
images. Clear branches and other debris away from the front of
the camera so as not to block the camera lens or PIR sensor.

PIR Coverage Area Diagram

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Mounting the camera with the supplied strap:

 Insert the strap through the strap slots on the rear housing.
 Wrap the strap around the mounting surface. Secure the strap

and tighten the buckle in order to secure the camera.

 In order to obtain proper weather resistance, please make

sure that both door latches are securely locked in place.

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Testing the camera coverage area:

One of Wildview Scouting Camera’s features is the ability to test the

coverage area.
 After mounting the camera, open front housing and slide the power

switch to Test position. The front LCD will display the word “tESt”.

 Close the front housing.
 Walk around in the front of the camera to see if you have mounted

the camera in the proper position. A green indicator light on the
front will blink when you have intruded the coverage area.

 Adjust the camera position as needed and repeat testing until the

desired coverage area is achieved.

 When you have completed testing the coverage area, open the

front housing and slide the power switch from Test position to PIR

position. Front LCD counter will show “0000”. The camera will

enter count down mode for 1 minute and the front green indicator
will start blinking, giving you one minute to leave the coverage area.
The camera will enter PIR detection mode.

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NOTE: Make sure you slide the power switch from TEST mode to PIR
mode before you leave the field, otherwise the Camera will not take any
pictures.

Switch use: Do not move the switch from TEST directly to PIR. Doing
so will cause the camera not to operate. Slide the switch to OFF. Wait
for the front LCD screen to turn off, then continue to slide the switch to
PIR.

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Viewing images

Viewing images by computer download:

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

Viewing the images on your computer:

 Slide the power switch to OFF position.
 To view the images, simply plug one end of the USB cable into an

available USB port on your computer.

 Plug the other end of USB cable into the camera. The camera will

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automatically power ON. Front LCD screen will show “USb.”

 At the same time, your computer will recognize the camera as a

mass storage device, and will be found under MY COMPUTER.

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Saving and Deleting images

SAVING IMAGES

To save images on to your PC, simply copy and paste, or drag and
drop from the memory to your PC desk top. Please note, if you use an
SD card to save your images, the computer will display the images
stored on the SD card. If no SD card is used, then the computer will
display the images stored in the internal SDRAM.

DELETING IMAGES:

There are two ways to delete the images from the memory, internal
SDRAM or SD card, whichever you are using.

1. After you download the image onto your desk top, you can delete
the image by: Unplug the USB Cable from camera. Slide the
power switch to PIR position. LCD screen will display the number
of images stored in the memory.

o Delete One picture:

a. Press [SET] button to enter delete setting. Display will

show “ESC”
b. Press [UP] or [DN] to select d-ONE (delete one)
c. Press [SET] to delete the image. Press [UP] or [DN] until

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screen shows “ESC” then press [SET] again to exit.
d. This will only delete the last image saved in the memory.

o Delete All pictures:

a. Press [SET] button to enter delete setting. Display will

show “ESC”
b. Press [UP] or [DN] to select d-ALL (delete all)
c. Press [SET] to delete all images. The display will show

“dONE” and will exit to count down mode automatically.

o Format:

a. Press [SET] button to enter delete setting. Display will

show “ESC”
b. Press [UP] or [DN] to select Ft (format)
c. Press [SET] to confirm. The display will show “dONE” and

exit to count down mode automatically.

o ESC: To exit delete setting.

2. Simply remove the batteries from the battery compartment. This
will delete the image stored in the internal SDRAM memory only. If
you are using an SD card as your storage device, you must delete
images by following the step above.

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CAUTION:
Do not remove the battery until you have downloaded all the

images in the internal SDRAM. Once the battery is removed, all
images in the internal SDRAM will be deleted. (This does not apply
to images stored in SD card).

RED LED indicator will blink when battery is low. Turn off the
camera. Download the pictures immediately. DO NOT attempt to
replace the batteries before you have saved the images in your PC.
Once the battery is drained completely, or if you attempt to
replace the battery, all images in the internal SDRAM memory will
be lost.

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Kingmax

2G

Sandisk

2G

Toshiba

2G

PNY

2G

Kingston

2G

First Champion

1G, 2G.

Digilux

1G, 2G.

SD card Compatibility Chart

The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the
Wildview series model.

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.
 Pentium 4, 2GHz or above
 1GB RAM (2GB recommended)
 32 bits color, resolution 800 x 600 or above. Built in 128MB

video memory

 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.

 If you have any questions regarding your PC

specifications, please call your PC manufacturer.

Camera Features and Specification

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Model

Mega

Pixel

Built in

Memory

Resolution Option

High

Low

Video

STC-TGL2M

2.0M

16MB

2.0M

0.3M

QVGA

STC-TGL5M

5.0M

32MB

5.0M

1.3M

QVGA

 Auto white balance and auto expose.
 Auto/On/Off Flash light strobe control.

o Flash Range – 30ft

 4 digits LCD image counter.
 Battery low indicator.
 Green Test LED indicator.
 Focusing: 5 ft to infinity.
 High precision multi-layer glass lens with coating.
 Effective viewing Angle:

o STC-TGL2M – 52 degrees
o STC-TGL5M – 50 degrees

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 PIR detection angle 48 degrees
 Low power consumption:

o Standby current: < 6mA
o Capture current: <120mA – STC-TGL2M
o Capture current: <140mA – STC-TGL5M

 Interface type: USB 1.1
 Power: “C” size alkaline Batteries x 4
 Image format: Standard JPEG. & Motion JPEG (AVI)

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General Information

Storing conditions

 Store in cool and dry location when it’s not in use.
 Operating Environment: 14 to 104 deg F (-10 to 40 deg C). 20-

85% relative humidity, non-condensation.

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 the lens. Avoid touching lens

with fingers.

 Remove dirt or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or

neutral detergent. Keep the Wildview scouting camera in a dry
and cool dust-free environment, or container when it is NOT in
use.

 Take the batteries out, when the Wildview scouting camera is

NOT to be used over a long period.

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 Avoid dropping the Wildview scouting camera on to hard

ground. Do not disassemble the Wildview scouting 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.

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.

Caution: When camera is turned off, if there is any residual power
left in the camera, it will take an extra picture to discharge the
remaining power in the camera. Under low lighting conditions, the
flash will go off.

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SD card

High

Low

AVI

(20sec)

Based on Data

Size of

1.0MB

300KB

15MB

Built In

16MB DRAM

4

13

0

16MB

16

53

1

32MB

32

106

2

64MB

64

212

4

128MB

128

424

8

256MB

256

848

16

512MB

512

1,696

32

1GB*

1,024

3,392

64

2GB*

2,048

6,784

128

Image Capacity Chart – STC-TGL2M

* Subject to card compatibility under different brands.

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SD card

High

Low

AVI

(20sec)

Based on Data

Size of

3.5MB

1.0MB

15MB

Built In

32MB DRAM

4

20

1

16MB

4

16

1

32MB

9

32

2

64MB

18

64

4

128MB

36

128

8

256MB

72

256

16

512MB

144

512

32

1GB*

288

1,024

64

2GB*

576

2,048

128

Image Capacity Chart – STC-TGL5M

* Subject to card compatibility under different brands.

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NOTE: Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number of images
or AVI movies based on resolution settings, and the size of memory
card. These figures may vary depending on the amount of detail in the
image.

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

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Moon Phase Symbol Chart

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Caution:

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

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.

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typographical errors.