General information, Quick start guide – Stealth Cam STC-U838NG Unit X Ops User Manual
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Storing conditions
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Operating Environment: 14 to 104 deg F (-10 to 40 deg C). 20-85% relative 
humidity, non-condensing. 
Special care instructions!!
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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. 
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Use a soft lens cloth for cleaning lens. Avoid touching lens with fingers.
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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. 
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Take the batteries out, when camera is NOT to be used over an extended 
period of time. 
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Avoid dropping your camera on to a hard surface.
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Do not disassemble your camera.
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Do not mix new and old batteries.
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Do not open the camera for unauthorized service. 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. 
 
 
 
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QUICK START GUIDE
This guide is designed to get you up and running in a matter of moments. To 
get the most out of this advanced scouting tools, please read the manual 
thoroughly before operating the camera. If you would like to modify any of 
the factory Default Settings, except for the Time & Date, please see manual for 
instructions. 
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS:
Time Out: 30 Sec  Burst Mode: 1 Still Image (1.3Mp Resolution) 
Operation Mode: PIR Video Mode: 10 Seconds (720P Resolution)  
Time lapse setting: 18:00-8:00 (Next day) 
Initial Camera Set-up:
1.
Install 8 “AA” cell batteries in correct polarity (+/-) as indicated in battery 
compartment. 
2.
Insert SD card into the camera.
3.
Turn Power/Preset switch to Preset A to adjust the Time and Date.
4.
The internal LCD screen displays TIME blinking.
5.
Press the [OK] button to start the Time settings.
6.
Press the [UP] or [DN] button to adjust the Minute setting and press [OK] 
to confirm and move to the Hour setting. 
7.
Repeat to set the Hour and then press [OK] to confirm and move to Date.
8.
Adjust the Month, Day, and Year by using [UP] or [DN] button. Each time 
you finish an adjustment you MUST press the [OK] button to confirm and 
move to the next field for adjustment. 
9.
Once done, the word - dEL - will be blinking, this stands for Delete menu 
and will allow you to format your SD Card. (This will delete ALL images). 
10.
Press the [OK] button, press the [UP] or [DN] button till you see the 
blinking 
Ft
, then press [OK]. This will return you to the PIR screen.
11.
Press the [MENU] button to exit and to start using the Preset A settings.
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BATTERY AND MEMORY INSTALLATION
 
 
Your Stealth Cam Advanced 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 attached to a sealed lead acid battery. (Sold separately). 
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. 
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Make sure camera is in the OFF position.
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Insert the external battery barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the bottom 
of camera housing. 
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Turn the camera to a Preset or Manual switch setting.
 
 
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 while the camera is ON may damage the 
camera. 
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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 (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”. 
IMPORTANT SD CARD NOTICE
: Stealthcam recommends that you
use a known good SD card from a reputable brand (including Stealth Cam 
memory cards.) Beware of "low cost" memory cards often sold on discount 
websites such as eBay as they could be manufactured to poor standards. Use 
of a low quality memory card could result in camera lock up and / or shut 
down, video corruption issues or premature battery drain. 
