STC-TGL2M / STC-TGL4M / STC-TGL5M
Us er’s Manual
Toll Free Cus tomer Support 1-888-304-6125
Version 1.3
06/07
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
Manual Contents
Camera overview
4
Camera kit contents
Battery and memory Installation
Definition
6
6
10
11
14
18
21
24
25
28
30
Programming
Mounting the camera
Viewing images
Saving and Deleting images
Memory compatibility chart
Technical Specs
General Information
Image Capacity Chart
Toll Free 888-304-6125
3
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
Camera overview
Front view
Side view
Toll Free 888-304-6125
4
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
Open view image with major parts indication
Toll Free 888-304-6125
5
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
Camera kit contents
•
•
•
•
•
Wildview series Digital Scouting Camera
Camera driver
User Manual
USB cable
Strap
Battery & memory ins tallation
Warning: Do not use a different Voltage lead
acid battery other than the one specified in
this section. Doing so will damage the camera
and will void the warranty.
The Wildview Digital Scouting Camera is designed to
operate using alkaline batteries for optimum performance.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
6
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
NOTE: Always have camera in the OFF position 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 with correct polarity
(+/-) as noted inside the battery compartment.
12V Lead Acid external battery
The Wildview Scouting Camera is equipped with an
external power jack designed to accept a barrel plug
cable to attach to a sealed lead acid battery. (sold
separately). Battery cable and complete 12V Lead Acid
battery kits are available wherever Wildview scouting
cameras are sold or call toll free 888-304-6125. Only
Wildview external battery accessories are recommended.
•
Insert the battery pack plug into the DC 12V jack at
the bottom of camera housing
•
Turn on the camera by sliding the power switch to
PIR position
Toll Free 888-304-6125
7
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
Pleas e make s ure the voltage and polarity (+/-) are
correct before connection. Incorrect voltage or
polarity (+/-) will damage the camera.
Memory Options
Your Wildview scouting camera is equipped with the
following:
Model
SDRAM
16MB
32MB
STC-TGL2M
STC-TGL4M
STC-TGL5M
32MB
The camera is also equipped with an expandable media
card slot capable of accepting up to 2GB* SD card (sold
separately). With no memory card inserted into the slot,
the camera will use the built in SDRAM memory to store
images. 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
Toll Free 888-304-6125
8
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
of images on the built in memory unless the expansion
card is inserted at which point the front counter will only
display the number of images stored in the expansion
card.
Ins erting SD card
Make s ure camera is in the OFF pos ition whenever
adding or removing memory.
•
Insert SD memory card in to 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 mus t be clean (no images from other
s ources .)
Toll Free 888-304-6125
9
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
Definition
•
Time out: To set the amount of preset time in
minutes the camera will sleep between PIR triggering
•
Res olution: The resolution selection that you have
selected.
Model
Hi
Low
0.3M
1.3M
3.0M
STC-TGL2M
STC-TGL4M
STC-TGL5M
2.0M
4.0M
5.0M
•
•
•
Date/Time: To set date and time stamp in the picture
Flas h: Auto / On / Off mode
Burs t: To set the number of pictures the camera will
take per PIR triggering
o
o
1P: Single image capturing per PIR triggering
2P: Two images continuous capturing per PIR
triggering
Toll Free 888-304-6125
10
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
o
o
3P: Three images continuous capturing per PIR
triggering
AVI: 10 second video clip per PIR triggering
•
FULL: When memory capacity is full, this front LCD
screen will show “FULL”
Programming your Wildview Camera
The following s etting mus t be performed 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 res olution.
3. Select the Flash mode: Slide the switch to either
Auto / On / Off position.
a. Auto
–
Flash on based on surround light
Toll Free 888-304-6125
11
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
conditions.
b. On – Flash on for every image captured
c. Off – No Flash will go off.
4. Select Burst mode: Slide the switch to 1 / 2 / 3 / AVI
position. If you choose AVI mode, the camera will
automatically switch to 1 picture mode if it detects a
low light source.
5. Turn on the Camera to set the Date / Time stamp
a. Slide the power switch to the PIR position
b. Press and hold [SET] button for 2 seconds to
enter date & time setting mode.
c. Time and HH will blink. Press [UP] or [DN] to
adjust the hour
d. Press [SET] button to enter minute setting. Time
and MM will blink. Press [UP] or [DN] to adjust
the minute.
e. Press [SET] button to enter the month setting.
Date & MM will blink. Press [UP] or [DN] to
adjust month.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
12
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
f. Press [SET] button to enter date setting. Date &
DD will blink. Press [UP] or [DN] to adjust date.
g. Press [SET] button to enter year setting. Date &
YY will blink. Press [UP] or [DN] to adjust year.
h. Press and hold [SET] button for 2 seconds to exit
the setting mode and enter into PIR count down
mode. Display will show date and number of
picture taken.
Once the program setting has been completed, slide
the power switch to OFF position until you are ready
for field use.
NOTE: Date & Time setting will be lost whenever the
batteries are removed from camera. Don’t forget to re-
set the Date & Time stamp after you replace the batteries.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
13
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
Mounting the camera
It is recommended that you mount the camera 4-5 ft off
the ground with the camera pointed at s light
a
downward angle. Be s ure to avoid mounting the
camera facing eas t or wes t as the ris ing and s etting of
the s un could produce fals e triggers and overexpos ed
images . Clear branches and other debris away from
the front of the camera s o as not to block the camera
lens or PIR s ens or.
PIR Coverage Area Diagram
Toll Free 888-304-6125
14
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
Mounting the camera with the s upplied s trap
•
•
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 in order to secure the
camera.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
15
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
™
In order to obtain proper weather res is tance,
pleas e make s ure that both door latches are
s ecurely locked in place.
Tes ting the camera coverage area
One of Wildview Scouting Camera’s features is the ability
to test the coverage area.
•
After mounting the camera, open front housing and
slide the power switch to Test position. The front
LCD will display the word “tESt”.
•
•
Close the front housing.
Walk around in the 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 when you
have intruded the coverage area.
•
Adjust the camera position as needed and repeat
testing until the desired coverage area is achieved.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
16
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
•
When you have completed testing the coverage area,
open the front housing and slide the power switch
from Test position to PIR position. 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 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 us e: Do not move the switch from TEST directly
to PIR. Doing so will cause the camera to not operate.
Slide the switch to OFF. Wait for the front LCD screen to
turn off then continue to slide the switch to PIR.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
17
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
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 system only.
Attention
The software CD-ROM packaged with the camera is
designed for PC’s only (not MAC compatible). Playing
this CD-ROM on a stereo or CD player may cause
damage to it.
Driver ins tallation
•
•
•
Unplug the USB cable from PC.
Insert the CDROM in CD driver of your PC.
The auto-run program will execute.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
18
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
•
•
Follow the instructions shown on 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 problems 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. Front LCD on
your camera will show the word “USb”.
NOTE: Windows 98 us ers mus t ins tall camera driver
prior to connecting the USB cable.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
19
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
•
If your computer doesn’t run automatically, please
click “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 OFF position.
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 USB cable into the camera.
The camera will automatically power ON. Front LCD
screen will show “USb”
At the same time, your computer will recognize the
camera as a mass storage device and will be found
under MY COMPUTER.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
20
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
Saving and Deleting images
SAVING IMAGES
To save images on to your PC, simply copy and paste, or
drag and drop from the SDRAM memory to your PC desk
top.
DELETING IMAGES
There are two ways to delete the images from the
internal SDRAM memory.
1. After you down load the image onto your desk top,
you can delete the image in the SDRAM: Unplug the
USB Cable from camera. Slide the power switch to
PIR position. LCD screen will display the number of
images captured in the memory.
o
Delete One picture:
a. Press [SET] button to enter delete setting.
Display will show “ESC”
b. Press [UP] or [DN] to select d-ONE (delete
one)
c. Press [SET] to delete the image. Press [UP]
Toll Free 888-304-6125
21
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
or [DN] until screen shows “ESC” then press
[SET] again to exit.
d. This will only delete the last image saved in
the memory.
o
o
Delete All picture:
a. Press [SET] button to enter delete setting.
Display will show “ESC”
b. Press [UP] or [DN] to select d-ALL (delete all)
c. Press [SET] to delete all images. The display
will show “DONE” and will exit to count down
mode automatically.
Format:
a. Press [SET] button to enter delete setting.
Display will show “ESC”
b. Press [UP] or [DN] to select Ft (format)
c. Press [SET] to confirm. The display will
show “DONE” and exit to count down mode
automatically.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
22
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
o
ESC: To exit delete setting.
2. Simply remove the batteries from the battery
compartment. This will delete the image stored in the
internal SDRAM memory
CAUTION:
Do not remove the battery until you have down
loaded all the images in the internal SDRAM. Once
the battery is removed, all images in the internal
SDRAM will be deleted. (This does not apply to
images s tored in SD card)
RED LED indicator will blink when battery is low.
Turn off the camera.
Down load the pictures
immediately. DO NOT attempt to replace the
batteries before you s ave the images in your PC.
Once the battery is drained completely, or if you
attempt to replace the battery, all images in the
internal SDRAM memory will be los t.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
23
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
SD card Compatibility Chart
The following cards have been tested and approved for
use in the Wildview series model.
PQI
32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB
32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 2GB
32MB, 64MB, 128MB,
San Disk
Panasonic
Toshiba
King Mate
Lexar
32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB
32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB
256MB, 512MB
Kingston
Kodak
128MB, 256MB, 512MB
128MB, 256MB, 512MB
128MB, 256MB, 512MB
128MB
Dan-Elec
Viking
PNY
128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 2GB
Proper camera operation cannot be guarantee when
using memory card NOT listed above.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
24
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
Technical Specifications
Sys tem 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 ques tions regarding your PC
s pecifications pleas e call your PC manufacturer.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
25
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
Camera Features and Specification
Mega
Pixel
2.0M
4.0M
5.0M
Built in
Memory
16MB
32MB
32MB
Res olution Option
High Low Video
2.0M 0.3M QVGA
4.0M 1.3M QVGA
5.0M 3.0M QVGA
Model
STC-TGL2M
STC-TGL4M
STC-TGL5M
•
•
Auto white balance and auto expose.
Auto/On/Off Flash light strobe control
o
Flash Range – 30ft
•
•
•
•
•
•
4 digits LCD Image counter
Battery low indicator
Green Test LED indicator
Focusing: 5 ft to Infinity
High precision multi-layer glass lens with coating
Effective viewing Angle: 52 deg
Toll Free 888-304-6125
26
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
PIR detection angle 48 deg
Low power consumption:
•
•
o
o
o
Standby current: < 4.5mA
Capture current: <120mA – STC-TGL2M
Capture current: <150mA – STC-TGL4M & 5M
•
•
•
Interface type: USB 1.0
Power: C size alkaline Batteries x 4.
Image format: Standard JPEG. & Motion JPEG (AVI)
Toll Free 888-304-6125
27
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
General Information
Storing conditions
•
Operating Environment: 14 to 104 deg F (-10 to 40
deg C). 20-85% relative humidity, non-condensation.
Special care ins tructions !!
•
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 for cleaning lens. Avoid touching
lens with 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.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
28
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
•
Avoid dropping the Wildview scouting camera on to
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.
Caution: When camera is switched off, if there is any
residual power left in the camera, it will take an extra
picture to discharge the left over power in the camera.
Under low lighting condition, the flash will go off.
Toll Free 888-304-6125
29
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
Image Capacity Chart – STC-TGL2M
SD card
High
Low
AVI
Built In 16MB
SDRAM
8
12
2
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB*
26
52
40
80
8
16
104
208
416
832
1664
3328
160
320
640
1280
2560
5120
32
64
128
256
512
1024
2GB*
* Subject to card compatibility under different brand
Toll Free 888-304-6125
30
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
Image Capacity Chart – STC-TGL4M
SD card
High
Low
AVI
Built In 32MB
SDRAM
7
16
5
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB*
11
22
26
52
8
16
44
104
208
416
832
1664
3328
32
88
64
176
352
704
1408
128
256
512
1024
2GB*
* Subject to card compatibility under different brand
Toll Free 888-304-6125
31
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
Image Capacity Chart – STC-TGL5M
SD card
High
Low
AVI
Built In 32MB
SDRAM
6
8
5
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB*
9
18
13
26
8
16
36
52
32
72
104
208
416
832
1664
64
144
288
576
1152
128
256
512
1024
2GB*
* Subject to card compatibility under different brand
Toll Free 888-304-6125
32
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Wildview Series
NOTE: Image Capacity Chart provides approximate number
of images or AVI movies based on resolution setting and the
size of memory card. These figures may vary depending on
the amount of detail in the image.
US Patents
6,735,387 / 6,768,868 / 6,834,162 / 7,149,422
Patents Pending
Toll Free 888-304-6125
33
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
|