Setup and programming – Stealth Cam STC-AC540IR Archer's Choice User Manual
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SETUP AND PROGRAMMING
When the camera is first turned on, the internal LCD screen displays
the camera status. The following information is present on this screen.
(POSSE MODE)
( CUSTOM – PIR MODE) (CUSTOM – 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.
Definition
• Day and Time: Displays the date and time that you have set.
• Operation mode:
¾ PIR: Camera takes Image/Video per PIR trigger.
¾ Time Lapse (tLS): Camera takes the still image per preset time.
• Capturing Sequence mode:
¾ 1P ‐ 9P: 1 to 9 burst mode image capturing per PIR trigger.
¾ Video: 10 to 180 seconds adjustable video per PIR trigger.
• Resolution for Images: Color Daytime / Black & White Nighttime
¾ 3 Stars (8Mp): Select this option to capture an 8.0M pixels
image. (High image quality)
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¾ 2 Stars (5Mp): Select this option to capture a 5.0M pixels
image. (Low image quality)
¾ 1 Star (3Mp ‐ Default): Select this option to
capture a 3.0M pixels image. (Base image
quality)
• Resolution for Video: Color Daytime / Black & White Nighttime
¾ VGA: 640x480 *ONLY resolution*
• Time out: To set the amount of time in minutes & seconds
the
camera will sleep between PIR triggering.
• Moon phase: Displays the moon phases.
• Temp stamp: Temperature stamp will display on still images and
first frame only on video files.
• Zoom: Digital enhancement to different zoom level.
¾ 1X: Normal – the word “ZOOM” will not display.
¾ 2X: Two times zoom – the word “ZOOM” will display.
¾ 4X: Four times zoom – The word “ZOOM” will blink.
• Battery Status: Shows the battery status.
¾ Full: The battery is full.
¾ Low: The battery is low.
(Front Low Battery indicator will also blink.)
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 Program Selection Mode:
This camera is equipped with a Program selection toggle switch. Make
sure camera is in the OFF position before making any changes.
• CUSTOM –This allows users to define what setting the camera will
use.
• POSSE MODE – This bypasses all user defined settings and uses
the following settings:
(PIR mode/5MP Resolution / 2P Burst / 1 min Time‐Out/ 1 x Zoom)
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Setting the Camera’s Operation Mode:
Your Stealth Cam can be programmed to operation either in PIR
Detection mode or Time Lapse mode.
NOTE: Make sure the Program Control Switch is set to the “CUSTOM”
position; otherwise, you cannot enter the Menu Program mode to set
the camera in either PIR or Time Lapse Mode.
• Switch the camera to the ON position.
¾ LCD screen will display the camera status screen.
• Press the [MENU] button once within 30 seconds to enter the
programming mode, the word PIR or tLS will be blinking.
• Press the [UP] or [DN] button to select the PIR or tLS.
• Press [OK] to save your selection.
• Press [MENU] button to exit.