Wireless Infrared Scouting Camera Page Watch the set up video on our website at: www.covertscoutingcameras.
What you will need to set this camera up: -Internet Access to Choose Your Plan. https://secure.covert-wireless.com -At least 4 AA Batteries -SD Card Page 2 .
Table of Contents Page 3 Camera Button Control Diagram............................05 Main Screen Info....................................................06 Installing the Batteries............................................07 Downloading the Mobile App.................................08 Purchasing Your Plan..............................................09 Setting up the Wireless Network............................11 Send a Test Photo...................................................
Congratulations on your purchase of the 2016 Blackhawk Covert Scouting Camera! We truly value your business and will continue to provide you top quality customer service should you ever need help with any of our products. Check out our other products on our website at: www.covertscoutingcameras.com New for 2016 is the highly anticipated Verizon “network ready” certified 3G model compatible with our mobile app and web portal.
Camera Button Control Diagram: Antenna Color LCD Menu Delete Select/OK Figure 1 Play Take photo manually Navigation arrows 5 MEID Number Page Selector switch USB SD card slot
Understanding main screen info: Camera Mode / Video Mode Icon Megapixels Chosen Type of Signal Acquired by Cellular service Verizon indicator # of photos taken # of megabytes remaining on card Page Battery life indicator 6 Figure 2
Installing the batteries: Your Blackhawk can function short term on 4-AA batteries. Improved battery life on 8-AA, but we suggest you use 12-AA batteries to get the most out of your cameras battery life. Using Covert rechargeable NiMH, 2300mAh, AA batteries will extend the battery life significantly when paired with a Covert Solar Panel. DISCLAIMER: Do not use external power source (Example: Solar Panel) with non-rechargeable AA battery installed in camera.
Downloading the Mobile App: Search "Covert Wireless" in your Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Figure 3 Figure 4 Accessing the Web Portal: Page 8 Open your web browser to: www.covert-wireless.
Purchasing your Plan: Follow these simple steps to activate or renew a Verizon plan: 1. Open your web browser to: https://secure.covert-wireless.com 2. Select the type of plan you'd like to add 3. Enter the MEID for your Covert Blackhawk found on the inside white label of the camera or on the outer packaging. (Figure 5.) Figure 5 Page 9 4. Follow the prompts to select your rate plan, enter your personal/billing information and complete your purchase.
Installing the SD card: Figure 6 Page NOTE: Every photo taken with this camera will be saved to the SD card even if it is sending the photos wireless. You will have access to the high resolution images on the SD card. 10 Now that you have activated your Verizon plan, you will need to install a SD card in the bottom of the camera, (Covert SD card recommended). See Figure 6 for card orientation. Push in until it clicks and release. To remove, repeat that process, the card will pop out enough to remove.
Setting up the wireless network: NET tab: Quick Tip: If your camera says Connection Failed, turn the camera OFF then back ON. (Power Cycle.) Page Note: If your camera says Activation Failed, then you are in a roaming area and will have to move to a Verizon home network to activate your camera. For a full list of zip codes in roaming areas, please visit our website and search the coverage map. 11 You will need to be patient as the camera does its initial set-up and looks for cellular service.
Definitions: INSTANT: Turns wireless feature ON to send a picture every time the camera is triggered. Page Definitions: REAL TIME: Offers real time, or immediate control of your camera using the camera control function of the app and web-portal DELAY 0.5H: The camera will ping the server every half an hour to transmit the commands. DELAY 1.0H: The camera will ping the server every hour to transmit the commands. DELAY 2.0H: The camera will ping the server every two hours to transmit the commands.
DELAY3. 0H: The camera will ping the server every three hours to transmit the commands. DELAY 4.0H: The camera will ping the server every four hours to transmit the commands. DELAY 6.0H: The camera will ping the server every six hours to transmit the commands. DELAY 12.0H: The camera will ping the server every twelve hours to transmit the commands. DELAY 24.0H: The camera will ping the server every twenty-four hours to transmit the commands.
will be automatically pushed to your camera. When you go check your camera, we encourage you to scroll to the NET Tab and download the latest firmware version in case there’s been an update. Then take out your SD card, lock it and put it in your camera. Turn your camera onto setup, scroll to the SYS tab and scroll down to default set. Press OK. Then turn your camera off, unlock your SD card and put in back in your camera.
camera. You will know that a photo has been taken because the photo counter on the screen will say 001. 2) Press the PLAY button, located under MENU, to enter the Play mode and then press the MENU button. You will see the following screen. Page 3) Press the ▼to highlight the SEND option and press OK. (Figure 9) 4) The LCD screen will start to count up from step 1 to 4 with brief pauses between numbers.
Customizing the camera settings: Figure 10 Setting the camera mode: Press the ▼ button to highlight the Camera Mode option in yellow. Either Photo or Video will show up in a white box to the right. Press the ►button to toggle between Photo or Video until the option you want shows in the white box. Press OK. PHOTO SIZE: Press the ▼or ▲ button to highlight Photo Size in yellow. Page Camera mode settings: 16 NOTE: If you do not press OK, your setting will return back to the previous setting.
Press the ►arrow repeatedly to toggle between 3mp, 5mp, 8mp, or 12mp. Press OK once the desired option shows in the white box. Keep in mind the higher the MP, the larger the file and the faster your SD card can fill up. PHOTO BURST: Your camera can take a 1-10 shot burst every time the PIR is triggered to take a photo. Page 17 Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the PHOTO BURST option: To set this function, press the ►repeatedly to show the 1 Photo, 2 Photo, 3 Photo (up to 10 Photo) option.
Video mode settings: (Figure 11). Figure 11 VIDEO SIZE: You can choose from VGA or QVGA video options. VIDEO LENGTH: You can adjust the length of time the camera takes a video from 5-60 seconds. Press Page Press the ► button to toggle between the VGA and QVGA options. Press OK to save the setting. 18 NOTE: The camera will NOT send videos to your mobile app. It will only alert you that a video has been taken. Recommend low flash when set to video.
the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the VIDEO LENGTH option. Press the ◄ or ►buttons repeatedly to change the number of seconds shown in the white box. Long videos fill the SD card up quickly. NOTE: You need to double the time interval from what your video is set on. Example: 20 second video length, your trigger interval needs to be at LEAST 40 seconds. PIR tab: Press the ◄ or ► buttons repeatedly until only the PIR tab is highlighted in yellow in the menu. Screen should appear like Figure 12.
SENSITIVITY: There may be situations where you might feel the camera is not catching animals that are nearby or maybe the camera is triggering too easily. You can adjust the sensitivity of your camera to help with this. Under most conditions, the N(1080℉) option will work the best. In high temperatures, the H(>80℉) setting might help differentiate between the outside temps and the body temps of the animal.
Interval option. Repeatedly press the ◄ or ► to adjust the timing. Options are 5-60 seconds (5 second increments) and 1-60 minutes. Once you have chosen your desired trigger interval, press the OK button to save the setting. Page TIME LAPSE: Press the ▼ and ▲ arrow to highlight the Time-Lapse option. This option allows your camera to automatically take a photo without being triggered by the PIR.
the time option you want, press OK to save the setting. The camera will continuously take photos in timed increments you set. Remember, this will generate a lot of photos and you may want to limit the number of photos being sent. Figure 14 Page Figure 13 22 START-STOP: If you only want your camera to be on during part of the day each day you can set the Start-Stop function. The Blackhawk has a dual startstop option. Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons to highlight the Start-Stop option.
Once you press OK you will see the screen in Fig. 24. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to set the time in hours (military time) and press the ► button to change to minutes and use the ▲ and ▼ to set the minutes. Page 23 Press the ► button to navigate to the Stop settings and repeat the process from above to set the Stop time. You can press the ◄ and ► buttons to navigate back through the settings if necessary. Once you have the start-stop times set, press OK to save the settings.
SYS tab: The SYS tab controls all the internal system information such as Setting the clock, Time stamp, Flash range, Password, Over Write, and Format. (Figure 15) Figure 15 Page To do this manually, scroll over to the SYS tab using the ◄ and ► buttons and then press the ▼ button to highlight the Set Clock option. Press OK. You will see the following screen. (Figure 16) 24 SETTING THE CLOCK: When your camera connects to the network, it will automatically set the time for your local time zone.
Figure 16 Press the ▲ and ▼ button to set the MONTH, then press the ► button to navigate to the DATE and use the ▼ and ▲ buttons to set the date. Press the ► button to navigate to the year and set that using the ▲ and ▼ buttons. Page TIME STAMP: Press the ▼ button to highlight the Time Stamp option. The default setting for the Time Stamp option is ON. This puts the Time, Date, Temp and moon phase at the bottom of the camera.
FLASH POWER: You can set the Flash Power depending on your set up. If most of the subjects are going to be inside 20’, use the LOW setting. If you need extended night vision, choose the HIGH option. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Flash Power option. Use the ► button to navigate between the two different settings. Press OK to save the settings. Figure 17 Page 26 PASSWORD: Press the ▼ button to highlight the Password option. You can password protect your camera with this setting.
Use the ▲ and ▼ and ► buttons to set the password. Press OK to save the settings. *If you forget your password, please contact Covert Scouting Cameras at support@dlccovert.com or call 877-462-1799 for RA #. We require warranty registration to verify your camera. This must be completed within 10 days after your purchase. Proof of purchase will be required. Page OVER WRITE: The Over Write function will save new photos over the old photos on your SD card if it becomes full.
The default for this option is OFF. If you want to change this, Press the ▼ button to highlight the Over Write option and then press the ► button to toggle the setting to ON. Press OK to save the setting. If you have a new SD card, you should always format the card before you use it in the camera. To format the SD card, press the ▼ button until the Format option is highlighted. Press the OK button. You will see a screen that has YES and NO on it, use the ► button to navigate to YES and press OK.
highlight YES and press OK. Your SD card is now formatted. Figure 18 Figure 19 DEFAULT SET: The Default Set resets the camera to factory settings. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Default Set option. Press OK. Make sure that you are 100% sure you want to reset all the settings to factory default before pressing OK. You can view your photos on the color display when in the field.
Selector switch is set to SETUP. Press the Play button. You can use the ◄ and ► buttons to toggle through the photos. If you see photos you want to delete, show the image on the screen and press the DEL button. This will delete the photo that is showing on the screen. You will see the screen below. Use the ► button to navigate to YES and press OK. If you do not want to delete, press the DEL button again and to go back. (Figure 20). Page AUXILIARY POWER: Your camera comes with an Auxiliary power jack.
directly hook up to your camera for optimal battery usage. MINI USB: Your camera can use a mini USB cable to hook up to your computer or TV to look at the photos. Troubleshooting: COMMON ERROR MESSAGES: “LOG IN FAIL” “SEND FAIL” “NETWORK BUSY” Page Login Fail: 1. The service in your area is insufficient to run the camera. 2. You need to add money to your Verizon account.
Send Fail: 1. The camera does not have sufficient service to send the picture. 2. You need to add money to your Verizon account. 3. Make sure your antenna is on & secure. Network Busy: 1. The Verizon Network service provider is busy. 2. The camera does not have sufficient service to send the picture. 3. Network busy can also mean there isn’t enough money on your account with Verizon. Page 1) If you are still having problems, contact customer service at 877-462-1799 or e-mail support@dlccovert.com.
to leave a message, we will get back to you as quickly as we can. Cannot access the SET-UP menu: Reasons for issue: 1) SD card not inserted 2) SD card is corrupted 3) Batteries are low Suggestions to remedy 1) Install new SD card 2) Replace batteries For best results, mount the camera approximately 3 feet off the ground facing straight forward, as level as possible. To enhance the flash, we recommend positioning the camera in an area with a backdrop to reflect the maximum amount of light.
Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty: Covert Scouting Cameras warranties this product for a period of two (2) years from the date of 34 Page from a field edge facing the woods. For the inside of timber, positioning the camera facing a thicket approximately 20-30’ away. Try to set the camera up so it’s not facing directly into the sun either in the morning or the evening when game movement is at its peak.
purchase. This warranty only covers manufacturer’s defects and does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse of the product. This warranty includes two years repair or replacement service on product from date of purchase. If you have problems with this product, please do not contact the store you purchased it from. Contact Covert Scouting Cameras Customer Service toll free at 877462-1799 or e-mail support@dlccovert.com.
Page 1. E-mail or call our customer service department. -support@dlccovert.com -toll free: 877-462-1799 Please explain to the technician what issues you are having with your camera. 2. If you are asked to return your camera to Covert Scouting Cameras, you will be responsible for the cost of shipping to Covert Scouting Cameras. In return, Covert will provide fast and exceptional service as well as incur the cost of shipping back to you. (Only within the Continental United States.) 3.
accessories received by Covert Scouting Cameras will NOT be returned. 5. This warranty only covers manufacturer’s defects and does not cover damaged caused by misuse or abuse of the product. Covert International Warranty Policy and Procedure: 1. Outside the US, service is the available through the distributor/reseller of purchase. 2. All returns must have an RA# provided by Covert. Copy of Proof of Purchase is required for all returns. Page 4. Insurance for returns is at the discretion of the customer.
In the maintenance of the product, Covert Scouting Cameras may use new or like-new assemblies or products for equal or improved quality. All defective parts, assemblies, and products become the property of Covert. Returns and claims will be handled according to the current Covert Scouting Cameras, Inc. procedure. Page a. Damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Covert representatives to install, repair or service the product unless directed by a Covert representative. b.
Page c. Damage, malfunction, or degradation of performance caused by the use of nonCovert supplies or consumables or the use of Covert supplies not specified for use with this product. d. An item that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product or degrades performance or reliability. e. To perform user maintenance or cleaning or to repair damage, malfunction. f.
h. Any failure to register the product warranty within 10 days of purchase. i. To replace items that have been refilled, are used up, abused, misused, or tampered with in any way. j. To install replacement items that are not considered customer replaceable. k. To support software not supplied by Covert l. To provide software or firmware updates or upgrades. Page THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN BY COVERT WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT AND ITS RELATED ITEMS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
APPLICABLE LEGISLATION. COVERT’S REPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS AND RELATED ITEMS IS SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THESE WARRANTIES.
Page 42 OF WHETHER COVERT OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Appendix One: Page Picture Resolution 12MP Lens F/NO=3.0 FOV (Field of View)=52° Flash Power Full, Low Display Screen 2.0” LCD Memory Card Up to 32GB Video Resolution VGA, QVGA PIR Sensor Multi Zone PIR Sensitivity Adjustable (High/Normal/Low) Trigger Time >0.65s Weight Less than 1 Pound (without batteries) Operation/Storage Tem. -20 - +60°C / -30 +70°C Trigger Interval 0s – 60 min.
Page 44 1-8 hours (in 1 hour increments)； Photo Burst 1–10 Video Length 1–60s Power Supply 4AA, 8AA or 12AA Stand-by Current < 0.25 mA (<6mAh/Day) Power Consumption 600 videos (interval=5min, video Length=10s）; >800 MMS (use 12*AA batteries) Low Battery Alert LED Indicator Mounting Rope/Belt/Python lock Dimensions 5.6”x4.
FCC Statement Page This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received, incl uding interference that may cause undesired operation. 45 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Page 46 Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment normal use should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
