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1. E x rt Resolution Switch Burst Mode Switch TV Out Port Time Out Switch Video Length Switch s Power Test Mode Adjustable IR Switch J USB Port Switch c OUT RESO ox BURST VIDEO IR a d Be E E g SD Card Slot 12V DC Port For use with Stealth Cam SOC Set Button es a Up Button S lt 12V Warning O J ater esisi hee Be Batteru Compartment H e firmly closed wT 288 2490 Tree Grip Rall Y S ZY Mounting Strap Slots Tree Screw Mount www stealthcam com 5 www stealthcam com 6 Toll Free 877 269 8490 Toll Free 877 269 8490 CAMERA KIT CONTENT GENERAL INFORMATION e Model STC G8NG Digital Scouting Camera Special Care Instructions e Operating Environment 14 to 104 deg F 10 to 40 deg C 20 85 e User manual i relative humidity non condensing e Strap e The camera is designed to be weather resistant Never attempt to immerse the unit in water or any other liquid This will2. WOLF 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 INSTRUCTION MANUAL service and a Return Authorization RA number must be obtained from customer STC G8NG service at 877 269 8490 prior to returning product Toll Free 1 877 269 8490 www stealthcam com www stealthcam com 2 V2 0_1628 07 12 Toll Free 877 269 8490 TABLE OF CONTENTS CAMERA OVERVIEW Camera Overview 4 Camera Kit contents 7 Front view General Information 8 h DY Battery and Memory Installation 9 e Setup and Programming 12 intrarea EED l H J i Using the camera 16 A eee Microphone o x Camera Lens Viewing and Deleting files 20 teenie oe ane Front Housing Memory Compatibility chart 22 Passive Infrare Technical Specs 23 Sensor PIR Camera Features and Specs 24 LCD Display Screen Image Capacity Chart 25 Moon Phase Chart 26 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 27 FCC Compliance 29 www stealthcam com 3 www stealthcam com 4 Toll Free 877 269 8490 Toll Free 877 269 8490 Open View Image with major parts indication Side amp Bottom View
3. motion heat and take a picture e Clear out any brush or weeds in front of camera This will cause false pictures caused wind or high temperature days e Double check batteries before turning on the camera for use e Make sure to insert the memory card after setting up the game camera e Make sure to turn the camera to the ON position or take out of Test Mode before you leave e Verify time and date is correct www stealthcam com 16 Toll Free 877 269 8490 Mounting the camera with the supplied strap Camera TREE TRUNK Buckle 1 Insert the strap through the strap slots on the rear housing 2 Wrap the strap around the mounting surface Secure the strap and tighten the buckle in order to secure the camera NOTE In order to obtain proper weather resistance please make sure that both door latches are securely locked in place www stealthcam com 17 Toll Free 877 269 8490 Testing the camera coverage area One of Stealth Cam Scouting Camera s features is the ability to test the coverage area 1 After mounting the camera open front housing and slide the CAM toggle switch to TEST position The front LCD will display the word tESt 2 Close the front housing 3 Walk around to the front of the camera to see if you have mounted the camera in the proper position The green TEST light indicator on the front will blink when you have intruded the coverage area 4 Adjust the camera position as needed an
4. toggle switch to the OFF position 2 Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer and plug the smaller end of USB cable into the camera 3 The camera will automatically power itself on Front LCD screen will show USb 4 At the same time your computer will recognize the camera as a Removable Storage device and you can find it under MY COMPUTER 5 At this point you have several options gt 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 www stealthcam com 20 Toll Free 877 269 8490 gt gt gt 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 simply unplug the cable from both your 6 computer and the camera The camera will turn OFF automatically Deleting files in the field Your camera provides you with a few options for deleting files stored on the i
5. ART The following cards have been tested and approved for use with STC G8NG model 2G 4G 8G 166 326 First Champion 1G 2G 4G 8G 16G 32G 4G 86 166 NOTE Proper camera operation cannot be guaranteed when using memory cards NOT listed above www stealthcam com 22 Toll Free 877 269 8490 CAMERA FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS v v Auto white balance and auto expose IR Emitter Range 50ft 4 digits LCD Image counter High resolution image interpolated from 5M sensor Green Test LED indicator Focusing 5 ft to infinity High precision multi layer glass lens with coating Effective viewing Angle 50 degrees PIR detection angle 48 degrees Low power consumption Standby current lt 6mA Capture current lt 280mA Interface type USB 1 1 Power AA size alkaline Batteries x 8 Image format Images Standard JPEG Videos Standard AVI www stealthcam com 24 Toll Free 877 269 8490 IMAGE CAPACITY CHART High High Low Low Base Base AVI AVI Color B amp W Color B amp W Color B amp W Color B amp W 70MB 30MB 30sec 30sec SD card Besedon 5MB 3MB 20MB 1MB 1MB 05MB 1GB 204 340 512 1024 1024 2048 14 34 2GB 408 680 1024 2048 2048 4096 28 68 4GB 816 1360 2048 4096 4096 8192 56 136 8GB 1632 2720 4096 8192 8192 16384 112 272 16GB 3264 5440 8192 16384 16384 32768 224 544 32GB 6528 10800 16384 32768 32768 65536 448 1088 e Subject to card compatibility under different brands NOTE Image Capaci
6. 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 amp sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay informed on updates amp new product news WARNING Modification not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user s authority to operate www stealthcam com Toll Free 877 269 8490 28 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 ina 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 gt Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna gt Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver gt Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected gt Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help gt Shield USB cable with ferrite must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the C
7. N IMPORTANT NOTE aly A P d A gt y S l EAL H amp J CAM 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 TECHNICAL SUPPORT CUSTOMER SERVICE EMAIL stealthcam gsmorg com CONTACT amp HOURS Please allow 48hrs for response Toll Free 1 877 269 8490 Stealth Cam LLC Call Center Hours P O Box 539504 Mon Fri 8 AM 6 PM CST Grand Prairie TX 75053 9504 www stealthcam com 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 BLACK voids the warranty
8. 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 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 www stealthcam com 11 Toll Free 877 269 8490 NOTE Please make sure the voltage and polarity are correct before connection Incorrect voltage or polarity will damage the camera When both internal and external batteries are connected the camera will draw power from the higher voltage source first Memory Options The camera is also equipped with an expandable media card slot capable of accepting up to 32GB SD card 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 WARNING The above ca
9. d repeat testing until the desired coverage area is achieved 5 When you have completed testing the coverage area open the front housing and slide the CAM toggle switch from TEST position to the ON position gt Caution Do not move the switch from TEST directly to ON 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 ON 6 The front LCD counter will show 0000 and the green indicator light will start blinking The camera will enter count down mode for 1 minute giving you one minute to leave the coverage area Then camera will be armed and enter the PIR detection mode NOTE Make sure you slide the power switch from TEST mode to ON mode before you leave the field otherwise the Camera will not take any pictures www stealthcam com 19 Toll Free 877 269 8490 Example Mounting i A _ e k 30 FT ki 9g FF EFFECTIVE DISTANCE 30 FEET HORIZONTAL Example Trail Setup 4 5ft incorrect Correct www stealthcam com 18 Toll Free 877 269 8490 VIEWING AND DELETING FILES Your Stealth Cam 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 compatible with MAC 10 6 and above PC with USB Port Viewing files from your computer download 1 FIRST slide the CAM
10. damage the unit and void the warranty e Use a soft lens cloth for cleaning lens Avoid touching lens with fingers e 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 e Take the batteries out when camera is NOT to be used over an extended period of time e Avoid dropping your camera on to a hard surface e Do not disassemble your camera e Do not mix new and old batteries e Do not open the camera for unauthorized service This could cause serious damage to the unit and WILL void the warranty e 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 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 www stealthcam com 7 www stealthcam com 8 Toll Free 877 269 8490 Toll Free 877 269 8490 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
11. f pictures or video you want to capture per triggering Turn ON the Camera by sliding the CAM toggle switch to ON Setting the Date Time stamp e Press and hold SET button for 2 seconds to enter Date Time setting mode e The word TIME and HH will blink Press UP or DN button to adjust the hour e Press SET button to enter minute setting e The word TIME and MM will blink Press UP or DN button to adjust the minute e Press SET button to enter the month setting e The word DATE and MM will blink Press UP or DN button to adjust the month e Press SET button to enter date setting e The word DATE and DD will blink Press UP or DN button to adjust the date e Press SET button to enter year setting e The word DATE and YY will blink Press UP or DN button to www stealthcam com 14 Toll Free 877 269 8490 USING THE CAMERA Once all program settings have been setup properly your Stealth Cam camera is ready for field use Getting started Listed below are some helpful pointers on how to use your camera to get the best results e Mount the camera about 4 5 feet high with the camera pointed at a slight downward angle e 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 e f you re covering a trail face the camera down or up the trail Most game scouting cameras take 1 3 seconds to sense
12. ft or closer e Date and Time Displays the date and time that you ve set on all still images Using Quick Time Player or Window Media Player e Moon phase Displays the moon phase Using Quick Time Player or Window Media Player e Temp Display the temperature Using Quick Time Player or Window Media Player e FULL When the external memory capacity reaches full the front LCD screen will show FULL www stealthcam com 13 Toll Free 877 269 8490 adjust the year e Press and hold SET button for 2 seconds to exit the setting mode and enter into PIR count down mode e The TEST light will blink and display will show date and number of pictures taken e Once the program setting has been completed slide the CAM toggle switch to OFF position until you are ready for field use NOTE Date amp Time setting will be lost whenever the batteries are removed from camera Remember to re set the Date amp Time stamp after you replace the batteries www stealthcam com 15 Toll Free 877 269 8490 Programming your Stealth Cam Camera NOTE 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 2 Select the resolution setting by sliding the RESOLUTION toggle switch to the desired resolution setting 3 Select the capture mode by sliding the BURST toggle switch to the desired amount o
13. lass B FCC limits 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 Product specifications are subject to change Stealth Cam is not responsible for any photographic or typographical errors 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 www stealthcam com 29 Toll Free 877 269 8490
14. mera will not accept Class 10 or above speed rating SD memory cards www stealthcam com 10 Toll Free 877 269 8490 SETUP AND PROGRAMMING Definitions e Cam To set which mode you want the camera to be in gt TEST Test mode gt OFF Power Off mode gt ON Active Passive Infrared mode Power On mode e Time out To set the amount of time the camera will sleep between PIR triggering gt 20s 20 Seconds gt 1m 1 minute gt 5m 5 minutes gt 10m 10 minutes e Resolution The resolution selection that you have chosen gt HI High 8 0 Megapixels Image interpolated from 5M sensor gt MID Middle 3 0 Megapixels gt LO Low 1 3 Megapixels e Burst To set the number of pictures or video length the camera will take per PIR triggering 1P Single still image captured per PIR triggering 3P Three continuous still images captured per PIR triggering 6P Six continuous still images captured per PIR triggering VIDEO Places camera in Video mode and will capture video per setting above VVV V www stealthcam com 12 Toll Free 877 269 8490 e Video Sets the length of time how long you want to capture video gt 15s 15 seconds gt 30s 30 seconds e IR This allows you to control how many emitters are activated per triggering depending on your need gt 54 1Rs Full illumination Ideal for subject matter beyond 30ft gt 36 IRs Reduced illumination Good for use when subject is 30
15. nternal or external memory while in the field 1 Slide the CAM toggle switch to ON position The LCD screen will display the number of images stored in the memory Press SET button to enter Delete mode Display will show ESC below the number of images already stored on the SD card Press UP or DN button to select the desired function gt gt gt gt ESC No Delete No images get deleted d ONE Delete One Only the last file will get deleted d ALL Delete ALL Deletes ALL images on the SD card Ft Format Deletes all files and reformats the SD card NOON AAA AA AAA UUUU UU UU GLL RAE ONE d ALL FE www stealthcam com 21 Toll Free 877 269 8490 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS System Requirements and Compatibility Windows Me 2000 XP Vista Windows7 Mac OS 10 6 X 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 NOTE If you have any questions regarding your PC specifications please call your PC manufacturer www stealthcam com 23 Toll Free 877 269 8490 SS Press the SET button to confirm selection Press UP or DN until screen shows ESC then press SET again to exit MEMORY COMPATIBILITY CH
16. performance Q When I use a memory card can I view the pictures on my personal digital camera A We do not recommend viewing memory card images taken in your game camera on any other digital camera You may experience compatibility issues Q Does the Stealth Cam camera have a Date Time stamping built into it A All our models have the Date Time stamp function 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 www stealthcam com 27 Toll Free 877 269 8490 MOON PHASE SYMBOL CHART Lunation from to www stealthcam com Toll Free 877 269 8490 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 26 refurbished reconditioned replacement unit for 50 or more off based on retail price of unit discount exchange of your old unit Q What size memory cards can use with a Stealth Cam camera A With technology changing as fast as it does we suggest checking our website for the most up to date information regarding memory cards Q Do any of the Stealth Cam cameras have a 10 second video clip mode A Yes Most of our cameras have a 10 second video clip mode option Q What mode does the camera need to be in to download pictures A To download a picture the power must be in the OFF position To ensure optimum performance your Stealth
17. ty Chart provides approximate number of images or video movies based on resolution settings and the size of memory card These figures may vary depending on the amount of detail in the image When SD card is NOT FULL but front counter reaches 9999 the camera will reset the front counter to 0000 A new folder will be created and the image and video file within each folder will be named from 0001 up to 9999 When SD card is full camera s front counter will change the display to read FULL 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 www stealthcam com 25 Toll Free 877 269 8490 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQs Q Can I use an external Battery on any Stealth Cam camera A All our models have an external 12V power jack for connecting to an external Sealed Lead Acid battery Q Is the infrared flash invisible A Yes the infrared flash is invisible Q Do I need to recharge my 12V Battery Kit during the seasons I don t use it A The 12V Battery Kit should be recharged 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 Q Can I use rechargeable batteries in the camera A Rechargeable batteries are fine for the unit regular alkaline batteries designed for digital electronics are recommended for best
18. while the camera is ON may damage the camera Your Stealth Cam 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 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 Stealth Cam scouting cameras are sold or call toll free 877 269 8490 Only Stealth Cam external battery accessories are recommended e Make sure camera is in the OFF position e Insert the external battery barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the bottom of camera housing www stealthcam com 9 Toll Free 877 269 8490 Inserting SD memory card NOTE Make sure camera is in the OFF position whenever adding or removing memory e 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 e To remove the SD memory card depress the SD card and pull out the card gently e SD cards must be clean no images from other sources If you are using the SD
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