Stealth Cam STC-G42NG HD Trail Camera
CAMERA OVERVIEW
CAMERA OVERVIEW (CONT)
QUICK START GUIDE
Power Options (Select one)
- Insert 8 ‘AA’ batteries into the Battery Tray. Slide Battery Tray into the bottom of the G42NG camera until it is secured. (See page 23 for more details)
- Connect 12V Battery Box to the bottom of the unit under the AUX POWER 12V DC gasket.
Memory
- Insert a clean Class 10 SD memory card, between 2GB and 32GB into memory card slot. Memory card must be inserted in the correct orientation until spring lock mechanism engages. (See page 21 for more details)
Mount Camera
- Mount the camera at the desired location using the strap mount, Python Lock cable, Articulating Ball Joint Mount, or other desired mounting mechanism. Position the camera so that it does not face East or West directly as the rising and setting of the sun can cause false positive triggers.
Activation
- Move the slide switch to the desired activation programming:
| Position | Settings | Details on Page |
| Q1 | 8MP – 30 Sec Time Out – 3 Images | 9 |
| Q2 | 8MP – 30 Sec Time Out – 1 Image | 9 |
| Q3 | 10 Sec HD Video – 30 Sec Time Out | 9 |
| CUSTOM | 5MP – 5 Sec Time Out – 1 Image (Default) | 10 |
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.
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard, or rechargeable batteries.
- 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.
- Remove batteries when camera is NOT in use for an extended period of time.
- Avoid dropping your camera on to a hard surface.
- Do not disassemble your camera.
- Do not mix new and old batteries.
- Do not access the camera’s internal components compartment for unauthorized service, as 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.
CAMERA PROGRAMMING – CUSTOM (CONT)
- Custom – This is the fifth setting and is defined by the user. When the camera is changed to this mode, the display screen will reflect the last program setting: Number of images on the memory card, Countdown timer and Battery percentage.
- The system default programming is set to 5MP, 5-‐second timeout delay and 1 Photo Burst. The 30-‐second timer on the lower left of the display will count down towards 0 showing how much time is left to enter the Custom configuration mode. Should no change be made, the system will give an additional 30 seconds for the operator to move out of the coverage area before the camera becomes active.
- To make changes to the programming, press the MENU button to enter the configuration menu before the countdown reaches zero. When in the MENU configuration, pressing the DOWN arrow button will move the configuration to the next setting option. Pressing the ENTER button on the listed configuration option will cause the option to blink and allow it to be changed. Pressing ENTER again once an option has been changed will set the new configuration, save it to the camera’s memory, and return to selection section of the MENU configuration. Once all the settings have been changed to the operator’s desired settings pressing the MENU button will return to the initial display and the 30-‐second timer will start the countdown again. The following are the options and descriptions of how to change the configuration
CAMERA PROGRAMMING – CUSTOM (CONT)
- SETUP DATE – 01/01/14 (default): This setting is used to give the camera the correct date to use on the Info Bar of the images. The format is in a MM/DD/YY setup. With the MM (month) setting blinking, use the UP and DOWN arrows to be change the setting from 1 to 12. Once this setting is on the appropriate month, press the RIGHT arrow key to move to the DD (day) setting and it will start to blink. Using the UP and DOWN arrows will allow the setting to be change from 1 to 31 based upon the MM that has previously set. Again when this setting is on the appropriate day, press the RIGHT arrow key to move to the YY (year) setting and it will start to blink. Using the UP and DOWN arrows will allow the setting to be changed from 14 to 35.
- SETUP TIME – 12:00AM (default): This setting is used to give the camera the correct time to use on the Info Bar of the images. The default format is in a HH/MM/AP setup. With the HH (hour) setting blinking, use the UP and DOWN arrows to change from 1 to 12. Once this setting is on the appropriate hour, press the RIGHT arrow key to move to the MM (minute) setting and it will start to blink. Using the UP and DOWN arrows will allow the setting to be change from 00 to 59. Again when this setting is on the appropriate minute, press the RIGHT arrow key to move to the AP (am/pm) setting and it will start to blink. Using the UP and DOWN arrows will allow the setting to be changed from AM to PM.
DEFINITIONS
- REFLEX (Advanced Low-‐Light Sensitivity) – Ultra-‐fast trigger speed, averaging < 1 second with recovery times programmable as low as 5 seconds.
- MATRIX (Blur Reduction Technology) – Advanced blur reduction dramatically reduces blur effects resulting in sharper, clearer images.
- RETINA (Sub 1-‐Second Trigger) – Superior low light performance for extended nighttime range.
- MULTI-‐ZONE DETECTION -‐ Provides for more accurate coverage at angle & distance, maximizing the cameras triggering capability.
- TRIAD (3-‐in-‐1 Technology)
MEMORY CARD
INSTALLATION
- To insert the SD memory card into the camera: first locate the SD card slot on the right hand side of the of the camera case.
- Next with the SD card label facing towards the front of the camera, insert the SD card.
- When the card has been pressed in fully there will be a noticeable resistance as the spring locking mechanism activates to hold on the SD card.
- No force should be required to insert the card, should it feel as though the card will not freely slide into the slot, remove the card and check for any obstructions.
IMAGE CAPACITY CHART
MEMORY CARD (CONT)
FORMATTING SD CARD
It always best to format your SD cards from the actual device your using, in this case the camera. This will allow the camera to format the card in the proper fashion.
- First insert your SD memory card into the camera.
- Slide the switch to the Custom setting.
- Press the Menu.
- Press the Up Arrow once. The display will show “Format Card – No”
- Press the Enter button. The word “No” will start to blink.
- Press the Down Arrow once. The word “Yes” will start blinking.
- Press the Enter button to delete and format the card. The display will read “Format Card -‐ Deleting….”
- Once the card has been formatted the screen will go back to read “Format Card –No”
- Press the Menu key to return back to ready mode.
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