Stealth Cam Wildview STC-TGL1 Game Scouting Camera User Manual

Stealth Cam Wildview STC-TGL1 Game Scouting Camera

Camera Overview

Side view

Open-view image with major parts indication

Picture / Image Capacity

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

Camera kit contents

• Model STC-TGL1 VGA Digital Scouting Camera
• CDROM (Contains camera driver only)
• User Manual.
• 1.5M USB cable.
• Strap.

Battery & memory installation

The Wildview STC-TGL1 VGA Digital Scouting Camera is designed to operate using alkaline batteries. NOTE: Always have a camera OFF when installing or removing batteries.

Batteries “C” cell

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

Memory Options

Your Wildview scouting camera is equipped with an 8MB built-in SDRAM memory. The camera is also equipped with an expandable media card slot capable of accepting up to 512MB SD card (sold separately). With no memory card inserted into the slot, the camera will use the built-in 8MB SDRAM memory. 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 on the built-in memory unless the expansion card is inserted at which point the counter will only show the number of images in the expansion card.

Inserting SD card

Make sure the camera is in the OFF position whenever adding or removing memory.

• Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot completely and in the correct direction as shown on the inside 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.)
• 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 selected.
  • High (VGA): Select this option to capture a VGA image quality.
  • Low (QVGA): Select this option to capture a QVGA image quality.

Using the camera

Select the time out and resolution setting 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. Once the program setting has been completed your Wildview scouting the camera is ready for field use.

Mounting the camera

It is recommended to 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

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 to secure the camera.
• To obtain proper weather resistance, please make sure that both door latches are securely locked in place.

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 the front housing and slide the power switch to the Test position. The front LCD will display the word “tESt”.
• Close the front housing.
• Walk around in 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 on 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 the testing the coverage area opens the front housing and slide the power switch from the Test position to the PIR position. The 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. Then the camera will enter PIR detection mode.
  
  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 OFF directly to PIR. Doing so will cause the camera to not operate. Slide the switch to test, wait for the front LCD screen to display “tESt” then continue to slide the switch to PIR.
• The flash lighting will only activate in low-light conditions.

Viewing images

Viewing images by computer download

The Wildview Scouting Camera is a plug-and-play USB storage device. This means users of Windows 2000 /ME / and XP operating systems need not install the camera driver. This camera is not MAC compatible. The CD-ROM included in this package contains the camera driver for older operating systems only.

Attention

The software CD-ROM packaged with the camera is designed for PCs only (not MAC compatible). Playing this CD ROM on a stereo or CD player may cause damage to it.

Driver installation

• Unplug the USB cable from the PC.
• Insert the CDROM into the CD driver of your PC.
• The auto-run program will execute.
• Follow the instructions shown on the screen from your PC to completely install the driver and application program.
• If the existing DirectX version on your PC is lower than version 8, and if you have a problem viewing the image with the standard software provided by Microsoft, then you should install DirectX 8
• Restart windows.
• Turn off the camera
• Connect your camera to the PC by the USB cable, the PC will recognize the new device and set up the configuration of the PC automatically. The front LCD on your camera will show the word “USb”. NOTE: Users of Windows 98 or earlier must install the camera driver before connecting the USB cable.
• If your computer doesn’t run automatically, please click the “Start” button and choose “Run”, and then browse the CD drive and click “Setup”.

Viewing the images on your computer

• Slide the power switch to the OFF location.
• 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 the USB cable into the camera. The camera will automatically power ON. The front LCD screen will show “USb”
• At the same time, your computer will recognize the camera as a mass storage device and found under MY COMPUTER.

Saving and Deleting images

SAVING IMAGES

To save images onto your PC, simply copy and paste, or drag and drop from the SDRAM memory to your PC desktop.

DELETING IMAGES

There are two ways to delete the images from the internal SDRAM memory.

1. After you download the image to your desktop, you can delete the image in the SDRAM while the USB cable is still connected.
2. Simply remove the battery from the battery compartment. This will delete the image stored in the internal SDRAM memory.

SD Compatibility Chart

The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the Wildview STC-TGL1 model.

Proper camera operation cannot be guaranteed when using a memory card NOT listed above.

Technical Specifications

System Requirements and Compatibility

• Windows 98/98se/2000/Me/XP.
• Pentium III 450MHz or equivalent processor.
• 128MB SDRAM or above.
• VGA Video Card with 32MB RAM for minimum, Color 16 bit or higher.
• An available CDROM driver and an available USB Port.
• 600 MB free hard disc space.
• If you have any questions regarding your PC specifications please call your PC manufacturer.

Camera Features and Specification

• Image sensor: 0.3 megapixels.
• Built-in 8MB SDRAM memories for image storage.
• External memory support: SD memory card up to 512MB.
• Resolution Options: VGA, QXGA
• Auto white balance and auto expose.
• Auto Flashlight strobe control.
• 4-digit LCD Image counter.
• Battery low indicator.
• Green Test LED indicator
• Focusing: 5 ft to Infinity.
• 2 P glass lens with IR coating.
• Effective viewing Angle: 52 deg.
• PIR detection angle 48 deg.
• Low power consumption:
• Standby current: < 2mA.
• Capture current <150mA
• Interface type: USB 1.0
• Power: C-size alkaline Batteries x 4.
• Image format: Standard JEPG. And Motion JPEG (AVI)

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 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 the Wildview scouting camera in a dry and cool dust-free environment or container when it is NOT used.
• Take the batteries out, when the Wildview scouting camera is NOT to be used over a long period.
• Avoid dropping the Wildview scouting camera onto 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.

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