Stealth Cam STC-G45NG Trail Camera Instructions Manual

Stealth Cam STC-G45NG Trail Camera

CAMERA OVERVIEW

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 to clean the lens. Avoid touching the lens with your 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 the camera is NOT in use for an extended period of time.
• Avoid dropping your camera onto a hard surface.
• Do not disassemble your camera.
• 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

This G45NG features six distinct modes of operation: OFF / Q1 / Q2 /Q3 / CUSTOM / TEST. Each setting is activated based on the position of the switch on the inside of the unit.

• OFF – This position completely powers down the unit.
• Q1 – This is the first Quick Set programming mode. When the camera is changed to this mode, the display screen will give a digital readout of how the camera is preprogrammed. It will scroll across the display as follows:

PHOTO…8.0MP…30 S DELAY…3 PHOTO BURST

With this setting the camera is preprogrammed to take photos at 8.0MP resolution, a 30-second timeout delay between activations and takes a burst of 3 photos every trigger activation.

Q2 – This is the second Quick Set programming mode. This setting is preprogrammed to take photos as 8.0MP resolution, 30-­‐second timeout delay, and take a single photo per trigger activation.

Q3 – This is the third Quick Set programming mode. This setting of the camera is preprogrammed to
take a 720P HD Video with audio, have a 30-second timeout delay between activations, and each
video will be 10 seconds in length.

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.
PHOTO………… 00000
00:30……………100%

The system default programming is set to 6.0MP, 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 the 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:

• SETUP DATE – 01/01/15 (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 an MM/DD/YY setup. With the MM (month) setting blinking, use the UP and DOWN arrows to 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 changed from 1 to 31 based on the MM that has previously been 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 – midnight (default): This setting is used to give the camera the correct time to use on the Info Bar of the images. By default, it will be set for Central Standard Time (CST). The default format is in an 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 changed 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.
• TIME ZONE – CST (default): This allows you to set your camera to different time zones. By pressing the ENTER button choosing between the options below and pressing Enter again, you will save your selection. Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaskan, Hawaiian.
• TIME FORMAT – 12 HOUR (default): This setting is used to tell the camera if the time programmed and displayed on the Info Bar should be in the basic 12-hour (AM/PM) format or the 24-hour (military) format. With this option blinking, pressing the UP or DOWN arrow buttons will cause the camera to cycle between the two options. NOTE: Should the format be changed to 24 hours, the previous SETUP TIME will now be adjusted as such and remove the AM/PM part of the time.
• MODE – This setting is used to tell the camera how it should take its images. The camera is equipped with TRIAD Technology, allowing for 3 different options to be selected by the user. With this option blinking, use the UP or DOWN arrow key to move between the options of: PIR PHOTO, PIR VIDEO, or TIME LAPSE. Based upon the selection chosen the menus for the camera will change.
  • OPERATING HOURS: This new function allows you to choose when you’d like the camera to be active and working. By pressing the ENTER button and choosing between the two options below and pressing Enter again, you will save your selection.
    • ” 24/7 (default): This puts the camera in normal 24 hours a day working mode. “
    • SCHEDULED: This allows you to tell the camera what time range it should be operational and not to be operational.
      • START TIME (HH: MM): Start time you want the camera to be active. (Default – 08:00 AM)
      • END TIME (HH: MM): End time you want the camera to be non-­‐active.
        (Default 05:00 PM)
• PIR PHOTO (default): In this mode, the camera will take a designated amount of pictures with a designated time out when the camera senses activity in front of the unit. This mode is available for both day and night activities.
  • ” PHOTO RES – 6.0 MP (default): This setting is used to determine the Megapixel resolution of each image taken by the camera. With this option blinking, use the UP or DOWN arrow key to move between the options of: 14MP, 8MP, 6MP or 2MP. The higher the resolution of an image the more space the file will take on the SD memory card.
  • ” PIR DELAY – 00min 05sec (default): This setting is used to determine the length of time that the camera will wait before it reinitializes its PIR sensor for the next activation. With the TL mode, this setting is only active if the TL Delay is set to 1 minute or greater. This setting can be changed between the numbers of 00min 05sec to 59min 59sec. With this option blinking, the use of the UP and DOWN arrows will allow the minutes setting to be changed from 00 to 59. Once this setting is on the appropriate minutes, press the RIGHT arrow key to move to the seconds setting and it will start to blink. Use of the UP and Down arrows will allow the seconds setting to be changed from 00 to 59 (05 to 59 if minutes = 00).
  • ” PIR RANGE – STANDARD (default): This setting allows you to control the sensitivity distance the PIR will be activated. These distances can vary depending on environmental conditions. This setting will change between EXTENDED which will trigger about 1/3 further than the STANDARD setting, the STANDARD setting, or NEAR FIELD which will only trigger on movement closest to the camera.
  • ” REDUCE BLUR – ADVANCED (default): This setting is used to determine if the camera should use the MATRIX Blur reduction technology to dramatically reduce the blur effect resulting in clearer nighttime infrared shots. (STANDARD) Minimizes blurring effect in images while retaining long-­‐range night image capability. (ADVANCED) Maximum blur reduction is achieved through a faster shutter speed. This setting may cause a slight reduction in the nighttime range and increased grain in the image. With this option blinking, pressing the UP or DOWN arrow buttons will cause the camera to cycle between the two options of STANDARD or ADVANCED.
  • ” PHOTO BURST – 1 PHOTO (default): This setting is used to determine the number of photos the camera will take during its activation. This setting can be changed between 1 PHOTO up to 9 PHOTOS. With this option blinking, use the UP or DOWN arrow key to move between the value range in increments of 1.
• PIR VIDEO: In this mode, the camera will take a video clip at a designated resolution for a designated length with a designated time out when the camera senses activity in front of the unit. This mode is available for both day and night activities.
  • ” PIR DELAY – 00min 05sec (default): This setting is used to determine the length of time that the camera will wait before it reinitializes its PIR sensor for the next activation. With the TL mode, this setting is only active if the TL Delay is set to 1 minute or greater. This setting can be changed between the numbers of 00min 05sec to 59min 59sec. With this option blinking, the use of the UP and DOWN arrows will allow the minutes setting to be changed from 00 to 59. Once this setting is on the appropriate minutes, press the RIGHT arrow key to move to the seconds setting and it will start to blink. Use of the UP and Down arrows will allow the seconds setting to be changed from 00 to 59 (05 to 59 if minutes = 00).
  • ” PIR RANGE – STANDARD (default): This setting allows you to control the sensitivity distance the PIR will be activated. These distances can vary depending on environmental conditions. This setting will change between EXTENDED which will trigger about 1/3 further than the STANDARD setting, the STANDARD setting, or NEAR FIELD which will only trigger on movement closest to the camera.
  • ” VIDEO RES – 720 x 480 (default): This setting is used to determine the resolution of each video taken by the camera. With this option blinking, use the UP or DOWN arrow key to move between the options of: 720 x 480 or 1280 x 720. The higher the resolution of a video the more space the file will take on the SD memory card.
  • ” VIDEO LENGTH – 010 S (default): This setting is used to determine the length of time, in seconds, of the video recording. This setting can be changed between the numbers of 5 to 180. With this option blinking, use the UP or DOWN arrow key to move between the value range in increments of 5. The maximum night video is 30 seconds to conserve the batteries.
  • ” VIDEO AUDIO – ON (default): This setting is used to determine if the camera should record audio (sound) with its video recording. With this option blinking, pressing the UP or DOWN arrow buttons will cause the camera to cycle between the two options of ON or OFF.
• TIME LAPSE (TL): In this mode, the camera will take a designated amount of pictures with a designated time out between the designated hours of operation even if there is no activity in front of the camera.
  • ” PHOTO RES – 6.0 MP (default): This setting is used to determine the Megapixel resolution of each image taken by the camera. With this option blinking, use the UP or DOWN arrow key to move between the options of: 14MP, 8MP, 6MP, or 2MP. The higher the resolution of an image the more space the file will take on the SD memory card.
  • ” PIR DELAY – 00min 05sec (default): This setting is used to determine the length of time that the camera will wait before it reinitializes its PIR sensor for the next activation. With the TL mode, this setting is only active if the TL Delay is set to 1 minute or greater. This setting can be changed between the numbers of 00 min 05 sec to 59 min 59 sec. With this option blinking, the use of the UP and DOWN arrows will allow the minutes setting to be changed from 00 to 59. Once this setting is on the appropriate minutes, press the RIGHT arrow key to move to the seconds setting and it will start to blink. Use of the UP and Down arrows will allow the seconds setting to be changed from 05 to 59 (05 to 59 if minutes = 00).
  • ” PIR RANGE – STANDARD (default): This setting allows you to control the sensitivity distance the PIR will be activated. These distances can vary depending on environmental conditions. This setting will change between EXTENDED which will trigger about 1/3 further than the STANDARD setting, the STANDARD setting, or NEAR FIELD which will only trigger on movement closest to the camera.
  • ” TL DELAY – 00min 30sec (default): This setting is used to set a delay between TIME LAPSE images. This setting can be changed between the numbers of 00min 05sec to 59min 59sec. With this option blinking, the use of the UP and DOWN arrows will allow the minutes setting to be changed from 00 to 59. Once this setting is on the appropriate minutes, press the RIGHT arrow key to move to the seconds setting and it will start to blink. Use of the UP and Down arrows will allow the seconds setting to be changed from 00 to 59 (05 to 59 if minutes = 00). If the TL Delay is greater than or equal to 1 min, then the PIR sensor will be active between time-­‐lapse photos.
  • ” TL START – 06:00 PM (default): This setting is used to give the camera the start time for when to start the time-­‐lapse photography. The default format is in an HH/MM/AP setup, should the time format be in 24 hours the format it will show HH/MM. With the HH (hour) setting blinking, use the UP and DOWN arrows to allow the setting to be changed 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 changed 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.

• ” TL STOP – 08:00 AM (default): This setting is used to give the camera the stop time for when to end the time-­‐lapse photography. The default format is in an HH/MM/AP setup, should the time format be in 24 hours the format will be HH/MM. With the HH (hour) setting to blinking, use the UP and DOWN arrows to allow the setting to be changed 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 changed 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.
• ” REDUCE BLUR – ADVANCED (default): This is used to determine if the camera should use the MATRIX Blur reduction technology to dramatically reduce the blur effect resulting in clearer nighttime infrared shots. (STANDARD) Minimizes blurring effect in images while retaining long-­‐range night image capability. (ADVANCED) Maximum blur reduction is achieved through a faster shutter speed. This setting may cause a slight reduction in the night time range and increased grain in the image. With this option blinking, pressing the UP or DOWN arrow buttons will cause the camera to cycle between the two options of STANDARD or ADVANCED.

EXAMPLE: Data Stamping on the bottom portion of the picture indicates the camera took a picture in
Time Lapse (TL) mode.

• CAMERA NAME – STEALTH CAM (default): This setting is used to identify the camera on the Info Bar. It can be up to 13 characters long in the form of alpha (A-­‐Z), numeric (0-­‐9), or spaces. With this option blinking, use the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to change the initial character. Once the blinking character has been changed, use the RIGHT arrow button to continue to the next character. Repeat until the desired name is entered. When finished press the ENTER button again to confirm and store the new camera name. Pressing the DOWN arrow key will move the display to the next configuration option.
  • TEMPERATURE – FAHRENHEIT (default): This setting is used to tell the camera if the temperature reading on the Info Bar should be in Fahrenheit or Celsius. With this option blinking, pressing the UP or DOWN arrow buttons will cause the camera to cycle between the two options.
  • INFO BAR – ON (default): This setting is used to tell the camera if the Info Bar should be displayed at the bottom of images and video or not. With this option blinking, pressing the UP or DOWN arrow buttons will cause the camera to cycle between the two options of ON or OFF.
  • DVR MODE – OFF (default): This setting allows you to perform loop recordings. When turned ON, this mode will allow the camera to overwrite the earliest recorded files when the SD card reaches full capacity. When turned OFF, the camera is not allowed to write over existing files. Once the SD card is full the camera stops recording.

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 camera case. Next with the SD card label facing toward 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

FORMATTING SD CARD

It is 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.

1. First insert your SD memory card into the camera.
2. Slide the switch to the Custom setting.
3. Press the Menu.
4. Press the Up Arrow once. The display will show “Format Card – No”
5. Press the Enter button. The word “No” will start to blink.
6. Press the Down Arrow once. The word “Yes” will start blinking.
7. Press the Enter button to delete and format the card. The display will read “Format Card -­‐ Deleting….”
8. Once the card has been formatted the screen will go back to read “Format Card –No”
9. Press the Menu key to return back to ready mode.

BATTERY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

To remove the batteries from the unit; open the case and press the EJECT button on the lower right-hand corner. This will cause the battery tray to be released and slide downwards.

New, Alkaline, or Lithium, ‘AA’ batteries must be inserted with the orientation as shown on the tray. As with most electronic devices, the negative ( -­‐ ) orientation of the batteries should be against the springs. Failure to insert the batteries properly will cause damage to the unit.

To reinsert the battery tray; position the tray so the base of the tray matches with the opening at the bottom of the camera. The tray is notched so that incorrect insertion of the battery tray is not possible. With the orientation correct simply slide the battery tray into its final locked position. Should the battery tray not willingly slide into its destination, remove the tray and examine the area of possible debris that may be causing the issue.

NOTE: Replacing the batteries will not reset the camera’s current configurations.

FCC COMPLIANCE

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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 reception, 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 to 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.

Caution: Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible could void the user’s authority to operate this device. Product specifications are subject to change. Stealth Cam is not responsible for any photographic or typographical errors.

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