Stealth Cam STC-U838NXT Unit X - Manual (Page 4)

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Inserting SD memory card
NOTE: Make sure camera is in the OFF position whenever adding
or removing memory.
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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.
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To remove the SD memory card, depress the SD card and pull out the card
gently.
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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”.
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.
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SETUP AND PROGRAMMING
When the camera is first turned in the Manual setting, the internal LCD screen
displays the camera status. The following information is present on this screen.
( Passive Infrared Mode ) ( Time-Lapse Mode )
If no buttons are pressed after 30 seconds the LCD screen will power down to
conserve battery life and enter 1-minute count down to enter PIR detection
mode. To re-power the display screen, press and hold the UP or DOWN
button until you see the status screen.
Definitions
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Day and Time: Displays the date and time that you have set.
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Operation mode:
PIR (Passive Infrared): Camera takes Image/Video per PIR trigger.
Time Lapse (tLS): Camera takes the still image per preset time.
• Capturing Sequence mode / Burst mode:
1P - 9P: 1 to 9 burst mode image capturing per PIR trigger.
Video: 10 to 180 seconds’ adjustable video per PIR trigger.
• Resolution for Images: Color Daytime / Black & White Nighttime
3 Stars (8Mp): Select this option to capture an 8.0M pixels
image. (High image quality interpolated from 5M sensor)
2 Stars (3Mp): Select this option to capture a 3.0M pixels
image. (Low image quality)
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1 Star (1.3Mp): Select this option to capture a 1.3M pixels
image. (Base image quality) (Default)
• Resolution for Video: Color Daytime / Black & White Nighttime
HD: 1280 x 720
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Time out: Sets the amount of time in Seconds / Minutes the camera will
sleep between PIR triggering or Time Lapse.
• Temp stamp: Temperature stamp will display on all still images and video
files.
• Moon phase: Displays the moon phases.
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Zoom: Adjusts the digital zoom enhancement level.
1X: Normal – the word “ZOOM” will not display.
2X: Two times zoom – the word “ZOOM” will display.
4X: Four times zoom – The word “ZOOM” will blink.
• Battery Status: Shows the battery life status. Icon is always present.
FULL: The battery is full; the battery icon shows full.
HALF: The battery is half; the battery icon shows full but blinking.
LOW: The battery is low; the battery icon is off.
Icon on Icon blinking Icon off
NOTE: When the camera detects low batteries, the camera unit
will power off within 30 seconds automatically. Please replace
with new batteries; otherwise the camera may not work properly.
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Setting the Preset Program Selection Mode:
This camera is equipped with 4 Program selection toggle switch settings.
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.
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PRESET A - This bypasses all user defined settings and uses the following
settings: (PIR mode / Resolution: 1.3MP / Burst: 3P / Time out: 30
seconds).
• PRESET B- This bypasses all user-defined settings and uses the following
settings: (PIR mode / Resolution: 1.3MP / Burst: 6P / Time out: 30
seconds).
• PRESET C - This bypasses all user-defined settings and uses the following
settings: (PIR mode / HD Video: 720P / Video clip: 10s / Time out: 30
seconds).
• MANUAL - This allows the user to define what setting the camera will use.