Page Instruction Manual 1 MP8 & MP8 Black
Table of Contents Page 2 Quick Setup:.............................................................3 Camera button info diagram:...................................4 Installing the batteries ..........................................5 Installing the SD card ............................................6 Customizing the camera settings ...........................8 Setting the camera mode: .....................................9 Camera mode settings: .........................................
What You Will Need To Setup the Camera: -Minimum of 4 AA Batteries -(1) 4GB SD Card (Up to 32GB) Page 1. Install batteries and SD card. 2. Turn camera onto setup. 3. Under the SYS tab, set the time and date. 4. Turn the camera on. (The screen will go black for “power saver” mode.
Congratulations on your purchase of the MP8 / MP8 Black Covert Scouting Camera! We truly value your business and will strive 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 Covert Scouting Cameras 4338 Greenridge Spa Road Lewisburg, KY 42256 Camera button info diagram: (Fig.
Installing the batteries MP8 Blacks can function short term on 4AA batteries. We suggest you use 8AA batteries to maximize camera performance and battery life. Using Covert 2300mAh, NiMH rechargeable AA batteries can extend the battery life significantly. Figure 3 Page 5 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.
Installing the SD card . Page Figure 4 6 To be able to power up the camera you will need to install a Covert SD card in the slot in the bottom of the camera. See figure 4 below for card orientation. Push into the card slot until it clicks and release. To remove, repeat that process, the card will pop out enough to remove. You can use any SD card size up to 32GB. You must have the SD card in the camera to be able to turn the camera on and set it up.
Understanding main screen info: Mega Pixels Camera/Video chosen icon Battery life indicator Date Time # of Megabytes remaining on card Page # of photos taken 7 Figure 5
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 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. Page Figure 6 8 To start, Press the MENU button once to open the customization menus. We will start with the CAM system tab.
Setting the camera mode: Press the ▼ button to enter the Camera Mode option. Either Photo or Video will show up in a white box. Press the ►button to toggle between Photo or Video until the option you want shows in the white box. Press OK to save this setting. The white box will turn red to indicate it’s saved. 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 enter the Photo Size option.
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to enter the PHOTO BURST option: To set this function, press the ►repeatedly to show the 1 Photo, 2 Photos, or 3 Photos option. Press OK to save the desired setting. Video mode settings: (Figure 7). Figure 7 VIDEO SIZE: You can choose from VGA(640x480) or QVGA(320x240) Page VIDEO LENGTH: You can adjust the length of time the camera takes a video from 5-60 seconds. Press the ▼ button to enter the VIDEO LENGTH option.
PIR tab: Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons repeatedly until only the top tab menu is highlighted in white. Press the ► or ◄ button to highlight the PIR tab in white. Screen should appear like Figure 8. Page 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 NORMAL option will work the best.
lapse function, you would choose OFF to turn off the PIR. Press the ▼button to enter the Sensitivity option. Press the ► button repeatedly to toggle between the options in the white box. Once the desired option is chosen, press the OK button to save the setting. Page TIP: You can press and hold the ◄ or ► button to speed through the settings rather than repeatedly pressing the button. 12 TRIGGER INTERVAL: Allows you to customize how often the camera can be allowed to take a photo.
TIME LAPSE: Press the ▼ or ▲ arrow to enter the Time-Lapse option. This option allows your camera to automatically take a photo without being 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 sensitivity set to LOW, NORMAL, or HIGH, the camera will also take photos when the PIR is triggered. To turn the Time-Lapse option ON, use the ◄ or ► buttons to choose a time option.
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. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to enter the Start-Stop option. The default setting is OFF. Press the ► button to toggle the setting to ON and press OK. See Fig 9 & 10 below Figure 9 Figure 10 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 ►◄ buttons to navigate back through the settings if necessary.
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, Password, Over Write, and Format. (Fig.11) Figure 11 Page Figure 12 15 SETTING THE CLOCK: Scroll over to the SYS tab using the ►◄ buttons and then press the ▼ button to enter the Set Clock option. Press OK. You will see the following screen.
Press the ▲▼ button to set the MONTH, the press the ► button to navigate to the DATE and use the ▼▲ buttons to set the date. Press the ► button to navigate to the year and set that using the ▲▼ 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 PASSWORD: Press the ▼ button to enter the Password option. You can password protect your camera with this setting. The default setting is OFF.
option to ON, you will not be able to access your camera without the password. This is a very important security feature. To turn the password ON, press the ► button to toggle to ON and press OK. You will see the following screen. (Fig 13). Figure 13 Page If you forget your password, please call Covert Scouting Cameras at 877-462-1799 to request RA #. Please make sure that you register your camera on our warranty site as we verify all password resets through our warranty database.
OVER WRITE: The Over Write function will save new photos over the old photos on your SD card if it becomes full. Each time a new photo is taken the oldest photo on the card will be overwritten. The default for this option is OFF. If you want to change this, Press the ▼ button to enter the Over Write option and then press the ► button to toggle the setting to ON. Press OK to save the setting. DEFAULT SET: The Default Set option is the last option in the SYS tab.
settings to the original factory default settings you will choose this option. Press the ▼ button to enter the Default Set option. Press OK. Make sure 100% that you want to re-set all the settings to factory default as you will have to start over with the process in re-entering all the settings. Viewing photos on the color display: Page Figure 14 19 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.
PLAYBACK: The Playback option plays the videos on the SD card. DELETE ONE: This option deletes the photos that are showing. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Delete One option and press OK. 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 MENU button again and to exit. (Figure 15). Page 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.
MINI USB: Your camera can use a mini USB cable to hook up to your computer or TV to look at the photos. Plug the small jack of the cable into the bottom of the camera. Plug the USB end into the USB port on your home computer or USB capable television. The USB will recognize the new hardware and download the proper driver to view the images or videos. The screen on the camera will say Mass Storage.
are in VIDEO mode, press the ► button to start the video and the ► again to stop the video. You will see the video time counter on the screen when you first press the ► 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. For instance, place the camera 20-30’ from a field edge facing the woods.
don’t have a straight tree to attach to. www.covertscoutingcameras.com ISSUE: Camera will not turn on. POSSIBLE PROBLEM: No SD card in the card slot Corrupt SD card Batteries are too low to power up camera Make sure your SD card is not higher than 32GB POSSIBLE SOLUTION: When turning switch from the setup position to the on position the screen goes black. It is supposed to do this. 23 Insert SD card in card slot Try a different SD card Install fresh batteries Install an SD card 32GB or less.
If you are still having problems with your MP8 Black after checking the above potential causes and solutions please contact Customer Service at 877462-1799 or e-mail us at support@dlccovert.com Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty: Page 24 Covert Scouting Cameras warranties this product for a period of two years 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.
Covert Warranty Policy and Procedure: To receive repair or replacement by Covert Scouting Cameras two 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.
-Return address -Telephone and Email address -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: 3.
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.
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. 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.
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