Stealthcam DS4K Digital scouting cameras User Guide

DS4K Digital scouting cameras
User Guide

DS4K Ultimate™ Instruction Manual

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Notice
To ensure the product is being utilized to its full potential, we recommend checking Stealthcam.com for new product updates. If your camera is having an issue, please check Stealthcam.com to determine if you are using the latest software version.

Camera Overview

Camera Accessories (Not included)

Pair these Stealth Cam accessories with your DS4K Ultimate™ camera to maximize your camera’s utility.

Tree Screw Mounts: Versatile screw-in mount allows you to secure your trail camera at various heights and angles for the desired field of view.
Solar Power Panel: Efficiently powers your camera in all weather conditions including cloudy days. The Solar Power Panel uses a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery to provide maintenance-free operation and prevent the natural drain of batteries over time.
6’ Python Lock Cable: Keep your trail camera safe from theft with this Master Python lock. The Cut-resistant 6’ x 5/16” braided steel cable adjusts from 6” to 6’ making it extremely versatile. Pick-resistant reliable pin tumbler locking mechanism. Velcro™ strap holds the excess cable in place. Scratch-resistant finish.

About Your Camera

| Retina Advanced Lowlight Sensitivity
Enhanced low light performance for extended nighttime coverage and range.
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| Matrix Blur Reduction Technology
Advanced blur reduction dramatically reduces blur effects resulting in sharper, clearer images.
| Multi-Zone Detection
Covers multiple zones of angle and distance, maximizing the camera’s triggering accuracy.
| Reflex < 0.2s Second Trigger
Ultra-fast trigger speed, never miss a crucial moment.
| Reflex < 0.2s Second Trigger
Ultra-fast trigger speed, never miss a crucial moment.
| Burst Rapid-Fire Mode
Rapid-fire Burst Mode, 1-9 exposures per triggering.
| PIR Combo
Video & still image recording at once

Camera Setup.

Battery Installation
Open the camera and lift out the battery tray by top-notch provided. With the tray removed, insert 12 new AA batteries, being careful to match the orientation marked on the tray. After batteries are inserted, align metal contacts and reinsert the battery tray into the camera. If you are using an external power source, ensure that it is 12V. Other voltage levels could damage your camera.

NOTE: Do not mix new and old batteries or alkaline and lithium batteries.
SD Card Installation
The SD card slot is located on the left side of your camera. A class 10 SD card is required, the use of a different card may produce unexpected results. Insert an SD card with the label facing you, as shown in the diagram on the left. When inserting an SD card you should only feel minimal resistance and a click when the card is fully inserted.

NOTE: For optimal performance use a Stealth Cam class 10 SD card.

Software Update Guide

• Clear all files from your SD card, download software upgrade from www.stealthcamcommand.com, and insert the SD card into the camera.
• The camera will automatically detect new software and begin the process as defined as above.
• If the camera does not detect new software, remove the SD card and verify that the only file present on your card is the software update file.

Screen Readout

1. Current operation mode. It Will displays QSET if the camera is in a QSET.
2. Count the total number of photos and videos currently on the SD card.
3. Countdown from 30 sec until the camera is armed. It Will display RDY before the screen powers off.
4. Battery percentage.

Mounting Guide

With the included mounting strap, you are able to mount your DS4K
Ultimate™ camera to a vertical surface. To ensure that you receive optimal performance with your DS4K Ultimate™ camera, use the following guide to set your camera up to our specifications.
An optimal camera will be set:

• 3 ft – 4 ft off the ground
• North Facing
• Angled slightly downward

The DS4K Ultimate™ camera has a Field of View of 52° diagonal, with a PIR sensing range of 100 ft.

Camera Configuration

To access the camera configuration, press the Menu button on your camera. When you are finished adjusting camera settings, press Menu once again to return the camera to
an active state.
We offer 3 Quick Setup options based on our most popular configurations.

To set a QSET on the camera unit, power the camera on and press Left and Right to navigate through the different sets.
You are not able to edit our provided QSETs. For alternate custom configurations, read on for more information.

Camera Configuration

The Camera Settings sections in your camera allow you to customize every setting to fit your exact needs. To begin, press the Menu button on the camera. Once inside the settings menu, use the Up and Down arrows to scroll through the different settings. To change a setting that is highlighted, press the Enter key and the options for the setting will be displayed. At this point use the Up and Down arrows to change the setting. When finished press the Enter button to save the change or press Menu to cancel change.
When you are finished configuring your camera’s settings, press the Menu button to return your camera to an active state

Camera Settings

TIME ZONE : This setting allows you to set your camera to different time zones.
OPTIONS: Eastern | Central | Mountain | Pacific | Alaskan | Hawaiian
TIME FORMAT: This setting is used by the camera to change the display format for the time in the Info Bar of the image.
OPTIONS :12 hr | 24 hr
NOTE : If 24-hour format is selected, the previous SETUP TIME will be adjusted and AM/PM will be removed
OPERATION MODE: This setting will change the operation mode of the camera. Different operation modes will have different adjustment settings.
OPTIONS: PIR Combo | PIR Photo | PIR Video | Time Lapse
PHOTO RES: This setting will determine the megapixel (MP) resolution of each image. A higher MP count will result in better photos and take more memory space.
OPTIONS: 4 MP | 8 MP | 16 MP | 32 MP
VIDEO RESOLUTION: This setting will determine the quality of each video. Higher quality will result in better videos and take more memory space.
OPTIONS : 4k (3840×2160) | QHD (2560×1440) 1920×1080 | 1280×720
PIR DELAY : This setting is used to determine how long the camera will wait before reinitializing the PIR sensor after taking a photo.
OPTIONS : 00m 03s – 59m 59s
PHOTO BURST: This setting determines how many photos are taken each time the camera is activated.
OPTIONS: 1 photo – 9 photos
BURST INTERVAL: This setting allows you to set the time interval between burst captures.
OPTIONS :1 sec – 5 sec
REDUCE BLUR: This setting is used to determine if the camera should use the MATRIX Blur technology to dramatically reduce the blur effect, resulting in the more clear nighttime infrared shots.
OPTIONS:STANDARD: Minimize blurring effect in images while retaining long-range night image capability.
ADVANCED: Enhanced blur reduction provides a balance between brightness and image sharpness.
PROGRESSIVE: Maximizes blur reduction with the fastest shutter speed. This setting may have darker images with more defined subject detail.
CAMERA NAME: This setting is used to adjust the camera name. The camera name can be up to 13 characters long using alpha (A-Z) numeric (0-9) characters.
DVR MODE: This setting allows you to continuously record new images. Turning this setting ON will continuously delete the oldest recorded files to make space for new files. When turned OFF, the camera will stop recording new files when SD card reaches capacity.
OPTIONS: On | Off
TEMPERATURE: This setting is used to change the temperature format on Info Bar.
OPTIONS : Fahrenheit | Celsius
LONGITUDE and LATITUDE: This setting allows you to manually enter the longitude and latitude of your camera.
OPERATING HOURS: This feature allows you to designate a time for the camera to be active.
OPTIONS: 24/7: The camera is always on
SCHEDULED: Selecting this allows you to enter a time range for the camera to be active. The camera will not take photos outside of the defined time range.
S TART TIME (HH: MM) : Start time for the camera to be active
END TIME (HH: MM ): The time at which you want the camera to no longer be active
INFORMATION BAR: This setting is used to tell the camera whether the Info Bar should be displayed at the bottom of images.
OPTIONS: On | Off
VIDEO LENGTH: This setting is used to determine the length of time, in seconds, of a video recording.
OPTIONS: 10 sec – 180 sec
VIDEO AUDIO: This setting will determine if the video records with or without audio. Recording audio with each video will take additional memory space.
OPTIONS : Off | On
ERASE CARD: This setting is used to format the SD memory card installed. Formatting your SD card will ERASE ALL DATA PRESENT.
NOTE: After the card is formatted it is impossible to restore data that was present on the card.
TIME LAPSE (TL) DELAY : This setting will adjust the length of time between each photo taken during the time-lapse.
OPTIONS : 00 min 05 sec – 59 min 59 sec
TL START: This setting is used to determine the start time of the time- lapse.
TL STOP: This setting is used to determine the end time of the time- lapse.
SECURITY KEY: This setting allows the owner of the camera to program a four (4) character alphanumeric code to prevent unauthorized access to their camera settings. The default code is 0000.
NOTE: The camera owner is responsible for remembering the code. Should the code be forgotten the owner must call Customer Service (877-269-8490) for directions on getting the unit restored to factory defaults. In order for the owner to be authorized for the reset, this camera must be registered with Stealth Cam.

Camera Care

Operating Conditions
This camera is designed to function in 14°F – 104°F (-10°C – 40°C) with 20%-85% relative humidity, and non-condensing.
Product Care

• When not in use, store the camera in a cool, dust-free, environment.
• Handle the camera with care.
• The camera is weather resistant only. Do not fully submerge the camera in water or other liquid. Doing so will void the camera warranty.
• Only use the same type of batteries to power the camera. Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not touch the camera lens directly. Clean only with a soft lens cloth.
• Use a damp cloth to clean. DO NOT submerge the camera.
• Remove batteries when the camera is not in use for an extended time.
• Do not open the camera housing to access internal parts. Doing so could damage the camera and void the warranty.

Notice
A camera is an active electronic device. Attempting to service internal parts may expose you to dangerous voltages and other risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Troubleshooting
Q: What does formatting my SD card do?****

– A: Formatting your SD card will PERMANENTLY ERASE all files present on your card. Formatting a card can resolve a variety of odd errors that may be preventing your camera from working properly and should be used as one of the first troubleshooting steps.

Q: How do I format my SD card?****

– A: To format your SD card go to the Erase Card menu from within the camera settings. Once selected press yes to start Format.

Camera Hardware
Q: Will I lose my images and settings if the batteries die?****

– A: No, the images are stored on your external SD memory card so your images will be intact only on your card. Your settings are saved on your app.

Q: Why is my camera taking pictures with nothing in front of it?****

– A: This camera is powered by motion activation. This can cause objects, like a tree branch or moving water, within the camera frame to cause the camera to take a photo

Q: Is my camera waterproof?****

– A: No, your camera is weather resistant but not waterproof.

Q: Is there a warranty that comes with my camera or an extended warranty I can purchase?****

– A: Your Stealth Cam Camera comes with a Limited 1-year warranty. Please contact support at 1.888.508.5922 for more information.

Q: Can I mix batteries together?****

– A: No, you should never mix batteries. After your camera batteries die, always install brand-new batteries in your camera.

Q: Can I use rechargeable batteries in the camera?****

– A: Rechargeable batteries will cause an incorrect battery percentage for the camera in the app. We do not recommend using rechargeable batteries.

FCC COMPLIANCE

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television receptions, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
IC WARNING
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in the section of RSS-102. It should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and any part of your body.
Product specifications are subject to change. Good Sportsman Marketing, LLC is not responsible for any photographic or typographical errors. It May be protected by one or more U.S. Patent numbers: 6,735,387 / 6,768,868 / 6,834,162 / 7,149,422 / 7,308,196 / 7,593,632 / 7,710,457 / 8,895,926.

Limited Warranty Information

Your Stealth Cam scouting camera is covered by a 365 Day Limited Warranty on parts and labor from the date of original purchase, and purchases must be made through an authorized dealer. The warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials. The warranty does not apply to units, which have been damaged or abused intentionally or unintentionally. Purchase from individuals or unauthorized Internet sites such as eBay voids the warranty. Tampering with or altering the unit will void the warranty. Any unauthorized service will void the warranty. A copy of your original sales receipt must be produced for any warranty service and a Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained from customer service at 1.888.508.5922 prior to returning the product. Stealth Cam is not responsible for any lost untraceable packages or those without a Return Authorization at the time of return.

References

• Stealth Cam - The Leader In Trail Camera Technology
• Stealth Cam - The Leader In Trail Camera Technology

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