INSTRUCTION MANUAL...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model #: STC-Z3IRTL& STC-Z3IRTLNXT Toll Free 1-877-269-8490 Version 4.0 1/13 2 Toll Free 877-269-8490 First, congratulations best product

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 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 most effective way.

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Stealth Cam Limited Warranty

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 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

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

12. External power jack

13. Tree screw mounting hole

14. Door latch

15. Locking 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

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.

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.


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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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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”.

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.


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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)


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


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 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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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。

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设置连拍张数或每段 AVI活动影像的时间长度。如果之前的拍摄模式设的是拍摄照片，进入此功能时即为

连拍张数设置。如果拍摄模式是活动影像进入此功能时为影像时长设定。在本功能项可设置连拍张数 1~9

张或 AVI 时长 10/20/30/60/90/120/150/180 秒。

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张或 AVI 时长 10/20/30/60/90/120/150/180 秒。

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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”

设置定时拍摄有效时间段。如果第一项设为红外感应触发方式时无此功能项。此部份共有四个具体功能项

分别为设置开始小时数。设置开始分钟数，设置结束小时数，设置结束分钟数。设为定时触发后相机在 PIR

模式时将自动根椐用户所设定的时间来判断当前时间是否为有效段，有效段就进行拍摄否则不拍摄。如果

开始时间等于结束时间。例如开始时间为 00:00.结束时间也为 00:00。相机判断为全天皆为有效时间段。全

天都进行拍摄，每轮拍摄与下一轮拍摄之间的间隔延时受控于前文所述由用户设定的间隔着延时时间长

度。例如开始时间为 00:00.结束时间为 00:05。延时设置为 1 分钟，连拍设为 9P.就代表着从 00:00~00:05

这五分钟内每隔一分钟就进行一次 9 张连拍。本机的有效时间段为 24 小时循环式。例如开始时段为 00:00.

结束时段为 01:00.每天的 00:00~01:00 这个时间段即为相机的有效拍摄时间段，在此时间段内相机会进行拍

摄，而非此时间段时相机自动待机不拍摄。再例如开始时间为 01:00.结束时间为 00:00.表示从第一天的 01:00

至第二天的 00:00 为有效时间段。然后再从第二天的 01:00 至第三天的 00:00 为有效时间段。依此类推。本

机支持从开始时间计算的二十四小时范围的有效时间段定制。再次提示如果开始时间等于结束时间，则为

全天侯都是有效时段。

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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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张或 AVI 时长 10/20/30/60/90/120/150/180 秒。

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For Time Lapse Mode:

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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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”

删除卡内文件。本机支持用户对存储卡内的已拍文件进行单张删除或是对整张卡进行格式化。将模式开关

置于 SET 位置。待相机启动后长按向右按钮超过三秒。相机即进入删除模式。进入后默认为删除单张，此

时按上下键可循环选择单张或全部删部模式。按 M 键确认当前删除方式并跳转到确认是否删除项。在确认

删除项时按上下键可循环选择“是”或“否”此时再按“M”键则确认是或否进行删除操作.单张删除如执

行将凹删除最后的一个文件.

单张删除全部删除

单张不确认删除单张确认删除

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张或 AVI 时长 10/20/30/60/90/120/150/180 秒。

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”

删除卡内文件。本机支持用户对存储卡内的已拍文件进行单张删除或是对整张卡进行格式化。将模式开关

置于 SET 位置。待相机启动后长按向右按钮超过三秒。相机即进入删除模式。进入后默认为删除单张，此

时按上下键可循环选择单张或全部删部模式。按 M 键确认当前删除方式并跳转到确认是否删除项。在确认

删除项时按上下键可循环选择“是”或“否”此时再按“M”键则确认是或否进行删除操作.单张删除如执

行将凹删除最后的一个文件.

单张删除全部删除

单张不确认删除单张确认删除

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Ready for Use:

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.

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.


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To set Date and Time

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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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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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 4

th 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.

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.

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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

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.

Figure26


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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 The following cards have been tested and approved for use with the STC-Z3IRTL model at the time this manual was printer. For a more up-to-date chart visit our website at www.stealthcam.net.

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

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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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.

WARNING: Modification not approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void user’s authority to operate.


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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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