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Table of Contents Camera button control diagram: ...................... 4 Installing the batteries: ..................................... 5 Formatting the SD card: ................................................. 12 Page Setting the camera mode: ............................................. 25 Camera mode settings: .................................................. 25 Video mode settings: (Fig 21) ....................................... 26 PIR tab: ........................................................
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Camera button control diagram: Antenna Color LCD SIM card slot Delete Menu Figure 1 Select/OK Play Navigation arrows Selector switch Page Aux battery jack USB 4 Take photo manually SD card slot
Installing the batteries: Your Code Black 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 can extend the battery life significantly. Install the batteries by sliding the top battery in to the sleeve first, then depressing the spring with the other battery and snapping down in place.
Purchasing your SIM card: The Code Black is designed to send the photos via MMS or DATA through SIM card technology over the cellular network to any phone # or email instantly once the photo is taken. You will have to purchase a texting package from any GSM (WCDMA) provider to set up your wireless feature to send to a phone # as a text. When sending to an email you will need a SIM card with DATA.
phone or email address, you will need to get a standard size SIM card from any 3G GSM (WCDMA) networks that provide a SIM card. *Sprint and Verizon are NOT GSM (WCDMA) providers. *Camera will send the pictures to any provider; however the SIM card in the camera must be through a GSM (WCDMA) provider. Page Now that you have your SIM card, open your camera housing to expose the control panel. Make sure your camera mode selector switch is in the OFF position.
panel towards the top is a small card slot. See Figures 3 & 4 below. Figure 3 Figure 4 Page To remove the SIM card, simply press in on the card until it clicks and then release it. 8 Press the card in until it bottoms out and then release. It will snap in place.
Installing the SD card: Figure 5 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 always have access to the high resolution photos on the SD card just like with standard game cameras. 9 Now that you have your SIM card and it has been installed in the camera you will need to install a Covert SD card in the bottom of the camera. See figure 5 below for card orientation. The card installs the same way as the SIM card did.
Setting up the wireless network: 1) Slide selector switch to the right to the SETUP position. Press the MENU button You will see the screen shown below (Fig 6): Page 2) Press the ► button 2 times to highlight the NET tab in yellow. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Send Mode option. Press the ► button to toggle the option in the white box to INSTANT. Press OK to save this setting. You will then be asked a max number. 0-99.
unlimited amount of pictures, enter 0 (zero). This is the number of pictures the camera can send you in a 24-hour period. Press the menu button. This will take you back to the home screen. Page 11 You will need to be patient as the camera does its initial set-up and looks for cellular service. While finding the network you will see the word searching, Then Search Network in red on the screen. Once you see your provider name, you are ready to move on.
Formatting the SD card: Press the menu button, then ►button 3 times to highlight the SYS tab. 3) Navigate down by pressing the ▼ button repeatedly until the FORMAT option is highlighted and press OK. You will see the screen shots shown below (Fig 7 & 8). Press the ◄ button to highlight YES and press OK. Your SD card is now formatted.
NET Setup without a Computer 1) Press the Menu button 2) Press the ► button repeatedly until the NET tab is highlighted in yellow. 3) Press the ▼ arrow (4) times to highlight the SMS Switch and press ► button (1) time to turn the SMS Switch ON. Press OK to save this setting. 4) Under the SMS SuperUser Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to add the primary phone number in the camera. (The person who has control of this function is the person who is in position 1 in the NET set up in the phone number list.
NET Setup/Download Tool: 4) Next Press the ► or ◄button repeatedly until the NET tab is highlighted in yellow. 5) Press the ▼ arrow (7) times to highlight the DOWNLOAD TOOL and press OK. (Figures 10 & 11) 6) Turn the camera off by sliding the selector switch to the OFF position 7) Remove the SD card from your camera and insert into your personal PC card reader. 8) Locate the SD card in Windows Explorer and double click on it to show its contents.
Figure 12 Double click on the GSMSETUP and then double click on the UOV Setup application. 9) You will see a warning box like Fig. 13 below. Choose YES and the UOV set-up program will launch. Page 10) You will see the following screen for setting up the NET options for your camera.
you add phone numbers and e-mail addresses and control the number of wireless photos sent from the camera each day. (Fig 14) Page *Make sure to save your path by clicking the 3dot button to the right of the screen. Selecting your SD card tells the camera where to save the pictures. (This is usually “Removable Disk F” or “Removable Disk H”).
*When you enter your phone number, make sure you do not enter any spaces or dashes. *Enter a 1 before the phone number Page a. INSTANT: If you want the camera to send you photos the instant it’s taken, you want to choose this option. b. Max Num: You can control the number of photos that are sent to your device or email every day. If you want to limit this, put the maximum number of photos you want the camera to send each day in the box.
Page d. OFF: choose this option if you do not want the camera to send out the photos taken. This will make the camera perform like a traditional trail camera. 11) Operator Parameter: a. Country: Choose your Country or Origin in the drop down menu. b. Operator: Choose your provider in the drop down menu. 12) SMS Switch: Choose the ON option if you want to be able to control the basic functions of your camera by texting it codes from your phone.
16) 17) 19 15) Page 14) Recipients: c. Phone: Enter up to 4 different phone numbers in the phone number field. You will need to start every number with a 1 followed by the area code and phone number with no spaces or dashes. d. Email: Enter up to 4 different e-mail addresses in the Email field. Rename: If you need to change the name given to the camera to something that you can use to identify the camera, set the drop down box to ON. Enter the new camera name in the box.
Page 20 you will pick the button with the 3 dots on it to the right of the path text bar. This will allow you to choose the SD card from your windows explorer. You must save this information to the SD card for the set up to take place once you put the SD card back into the camera. (Fig 15— see example on next page.
18) Press the OK button to accept the settings and save them to the SD card. You will see the following box pop up (Fig. 16). Pick OK you can then cancel the UOV Setup. Page 19) Remove the SD card from your computer and replace it in the camera. 20) Slide the SELECTOR switch to the SETUP position. Wait for the camera to go through its set up process and find cellular service. Normally 15-20 seconds to see update success 21) Press the MENU button.
camera. You will know that a photo has been taken because the photo counter on the screen will say 001. Send a test photo: 23) Press the PLAY button to enter the Play mode and then press the MENU button. You will see the following screen. (Fig 17) Figure 17 Page Figure 18 22 24) Press the ▼to highlight the SEND option and press OK.
25) The LCD screen will start to count up from step 1 to 10. Once you see Send Successful, you have successfully sent your first photo and your camera is ready to take photos.
Customizing the camera settings: Your camera is set to function with the default settings without any further customization. However, you will likely want to at very least set the clock and date. The following information will help you customize your camera settings so you can get the most out of the trail camera experience. To start, Press the MENU button once to open the customization menus. We will start with the CAM system tab. You will see CAM, PIR, NET, and SYS tabs across the top of the screen.
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. NOTE: If you do not press OK, your setting will return back to the previous setting. Camera mode settings: PHOTO SIZE: Press the ▼or ▲ button to highlight Photo Size in yellow.
PHOTO BURST: Your camera can take a 1, 2 or 3 shot burst every time the PIR is triggered to take a photo. The camera will only send the first photo of the photo burst to your phone or e-mail. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the PHOTO BURST option: To set this function, press the ►repeatedly to show the 1 Photo, 2 Photo, or 3 Photo option. Press OK to save the desired setting.
VIDEO SIZE: You can choose from VGA or QVGA video options. NOTE: The camera will NOT send videos to your phone or e-mail. It will only alert you that a video has been taken. Press the ► button to toggle between the VGA and QVGA options. Press OK to save the setting. Page 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 22. Page PIR TRIGGER ON/OFF: The camera is embedded with an automatically adjusting temperature setting. This temperature sensor will adjust its sensitivity by detecting changes in the environment on its own. Our goal was to enhance customer experiences by adding this special feature.
TRIGGER INTERVAL: Allows you to customize how often the camera can be allowed to take a photo. Press the ▲ or ▼ arrow to highlight the Trigger 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. NOTE: You need to have a 1 minute trigger interval.
Page 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 Code Black has a dual start-stop option. Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons to highlight the Start-Stop option. The default setting 30 triggered by the PIR. If you already set the Sensitivity to OFF, then the camera will only take photos when the Time-Lapse option is on. If you have the PIR set to LOW, NORMAL, or HIGH, the camera will also take photos when the PIR is triggered.
is OFF. Press the ► button to toggle the setting to ON and press OK. See Fig 23 & 24 below. Figure 23 Figure 24 Page 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. 31 Once you press OK you will see the screen in Fig. 24.
NET tab: Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons until just the PIR tab is highlighted and then use the ► to highlight the NET option. Most of the settings under the NET tab are controlled in the original camera set up. You will not be able to make changes to these settings from the camera. You would have to repeat the steps for setting up the wireless network to make changes to these settings. Page SMS SWITCH: The only option that is controlled under the NET tab is the SMS Switch.
Press the ▼ button repeatedly until you highlight the SMS Switch option. Use the ► button to toggle between ON and OFF. Press the OK button to save the settings. Controlling your camera using SMS: You can control many of the basic functions of your camera from your cell phone by sending it codes via text message. You can control the following functions on your camera via SMS. IMPORTANT NOTE: the SMS switch MUST be set to ON in the NET set-up for the SMS function to work.
switch is the first phone number can delete/add the subordinates of phone numbers 2, 3 and 4. You must have a phone number entered in the setup in order to send commands to the phone. If you only have an e-mail in the setup menu, you cannot use the SMS option. Both the “commander phone number” and the subordinates have the rights to edit the SMS command orders to control the camera. Page 34 (See Table 1).
Table 1 Add phone number #140#1#phone number# Delete phone number #140#0#phone number# Add email address #141#1#email address# Delete email address #141#0#email address# *Set Picture mode #310#p# *Set Video mode #310#v# *Acquire Picture #500# *Location #510# *Set Wireless on #200#on# *Set Wireless off #200#off# *Set Instant mode #100#i#0#(0-99) *Set Daily Report #100#dr#hh#mm# *Send to phone #102#phone# *Send to email #102#email# *PIR on #320#on# *PIR off #320#off# *All phone numbers can command items with
You will text the camera phone number that you were given with the SIM card using the codes listed above for the specific function changes. WIRELESS ON/WIRELESS OFF: If you want the camera to stop sending you photos, you can send Page LOCATION: Text #510# and the camera will send you back its longitude and latitude coordinates of the location of the camera. Keep your SMS switch set to ON. If the SMS switch is set to OFF, this function will not work.
the code from Table 1 to shut it OFF and back ON. If set to OFF, you will not receive photos or Daily reports to your phone or e-mail and the camera will reject any command code except for #200#on#. Your camera will always still record all the events on the SD card. INSTANT MODE: If you want the camera to send you a set amount of pictures, you can send the code from Table 1 to determine the amount of pictures you want sent. To send an unlimited amount of pictures, text #100#i#0# to the camera.
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. (Fig 25) Figure 25 Page Figure 26 38 SETTING THE CLOCK: 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.
Press the ▲ and ▼ button to set the MONTH, the 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. Navigate down to the time using the ► button and follow the same process as above to set the time. Once you have the time set, press OK to save the settings. Page FLASH RANGE: You can set the Flash Range depending on your set up.
12m/40’ option. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Flash Range option. Use the ► button to navigate between the two different settings. Press OK to save the settings. PASSWORD: Press the ▼ button to highlight the Password option. You can password protect your camera with this setting. The default setting is OFF. Make sure you write down your password or store it in your phone so you don’t lose it. If you set this option to ON, you will not be able to access your camera without the password.
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 The default for this option is OFF.
FORMAT: If you get into the field and forgot to clear your SD card before you went out, you can clear the contents of the card using the Format option. Page DEFAULT SET: The Default Set option is the last option in the SYS tab. If you want to start clean and re-set all the settings to the original factory default settings you will choose this option. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Default Set option. Press OK.
Viewing photos on the color display: You can view your photos on the color display when in the field. If you want to do this, make sure the 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.
AUXILIARY POWER: Your camera comes with an Auxiliary power jack. If you want to hook up an external 6V battery to power the camera, you can. The jack necessary to make the connection is a standard 4mm jack. Page Covert offers an auxiliary cable to extend your battery life with an external 6 or 12 volt battery. In order to use 12 volt, you must use the Covert auxiliary battery cable. We also sell a 2014 Covert Solar Panel to directly hook up to your camera for optimal battery usage.
Troubleshooting: COMMON ERROR MESSAGES: “LOG IN FAIL” “SEND FAIL” “NETWORK BUSY” Reasons for error: Page Send Fail: 1. The parameters are not set correctly in the NET Setup. Parameter error means it was not saved to the correct path. 45 Login Fail: 1. The service in your area in insufficient to run the camera. 2. There is an error when setting up the SIM card with your provider. Be sure to check that the card is not “locked.
2. The camera does not have sufficient service to send the picture. Page 1) Contact your GSM(WCDMA) provider and make sure your SIM card is UNLOCKED . 2) If it’s a cellular service issue you may need to purchase a booster antenna from Covert Scouting Cameras to help boost the signal. These can be very effective in boosting the signal to your camera in a poor signal area. 46 Network Busy: 1. The GSM network service provider is actually busy. 2.
3) If you are still having problems, contact customer service at 877-462-1799 or e-mail them at support@dlccovert.com If you e-mail or have to leave a message, we will get back to you as quickly as we can. Reasons for issue: Page Cannot access the SET-UP menu: 47 5) An error code like the one below means that you entered spaces and/or dashes in one of you phone numbers. Be sure you have no spaces or dashes.
1) This only happens if you don’t have a SD card in the card slot or if the SD card is corrupt. 2) Batteries are too low Suggestions to remedy 1) Install a new SD card 2) Replace the batteries. For best results, mount the camera approximately 4 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.
the evening when game movement is at its peak. Use the Covert Tree60 mounting system to mount the camera up higher pointing down on them for a better look. Works great when you don’t have a straight tree to attach to. www.covertscoutingcameras.com Included in this manual is an extra “O” ring/seal for your Covert Code Black. You don’t need to do anything with this seal; it is an extra one just-in-case.
Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty: Covert Scouting Cameras warranties this product for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty only covers manufacturer’s defects and does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse of the product. This warranty includes one year 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.
Cameras one year warranty, we ask you to do the following: 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.
-Brief description of the problem -Copy of proof of purchase 4. Please make sure all the accessories are removed (i.e. SD Cards, batteries, solar panels SIM cards, straps, ETC.) before shipping. All accessories received by Covert Scouting Cameras will NOT be returned. 5. This warranty only covers manufactures’ defects and does not cover damaged caused by misuse or abuse of the product. Covert International Warranty Policy and Procedure: 1.
4. Insurance for returns is at the discretion of the customer. Additional charges apply for return shipping. In the maintenance of the product, Covert Scouting Cameras may use new or equivalent, to new parts, assemblies or products for equal or improved quality. All defective parts, assemblies, and products became the property of Covert. Return and claims will be handled according to the current Covert Scouting Cameras, Inc. procedure. Page a.
Page b. To repair damage, malfunction or degradation of performance resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment or memory. c. To repair damage, malfunction, or degradation of performance caused by the use of non-Covert supplies or consumables or the use of Covert supplies not specified for use with this product. d.
THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN BY COVERT WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT AND ITS RELATED Page Any service identified in the above list and provided by Covert at the Customer’s request shall be invoiced to the customer, at Covert’s then current rates for parts, labor and shipping. 55 g. To repair damage, malfunction or degradation of performance resulting from failure to properly prepare and transport the product as prescribed in published product materials h.
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Page 1. With the activated SIM card and SD card in the camera, turn the camera to setup. Press menu then scroll over to the "SYS" tab and go down until you see format, click on it and choose "yes" to format. Now scroll up and over to the "NET" tab. Scroll down until you see "Download Tool" and click on it. Now turn the camera off, eject the SD card and put into your Mac. 2. Go to http://www.codeweavers.com There, you can download a 14-day "trial" of "Crossover". 3.
Page 4. The user needs to click on "Select an Installer" to open that dropdown menu. Within that menu—you're given two options ("Choose Installer File" or "Choose Installer Folder") 5. You will want to select/click the "Choose Installer File" option. 6. A new dialogue box will then pop up, allowing you to locate the SD card within the Finder window, select/click to enter the SD card, and can then select the NET Setup file. 7.
Page 60 take the "test photo" and send it to their phone and/or email. If you get a "network busy" message, this usually means two things. 1. When saving the setup, the path was not saved to your SD card. 2. Your SIM card was not setup with the correct plan from your GSM Provider.
Page Picture Resolution 12MP, 8MP (Interpolated)， Real 5MP, 3MP Lens F/NO=3.0 FOV (Field of View)=52° IR-Flash 6m, 12m Display Screen 2.0” LCD Memory Card Up to 32GB Video Resolution VGA； HD: 1080P, 720P, WVGA（HD version ONLY） PIR Sensor Multi Zone PIR Sensitivity Adjustable (High/Normal/Low) Trigger Time 1.2s; (HD version: 1.0s) Weight 0.35 kg(without battery) Operation/Storage Tem. -20 - +60°C / -30 +70°C Trigger Interval 0s – 60 min.
Page Time lapse 5-55 second (in 5 second increments)； 1-59 minutes (in 1 minute increments)； 1-8 hours (in 1 hour increments)； Photo Burst 1–3 Video Length 1–60s Power Supply 4×AA, 8×AA or 12AA Stand-by Current < 0.
