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UM595-HD-3GV
Watch the set up video on our website at:
www.covertscoutingcameras.com

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  • Page 1 Wireless Infrared Scouting Camera UM595-HD-3GV Watch the set up video on our website at: www.covertscoutingcameras.com...
  • Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 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...........14 Customizing Camera Settings.........16 PIR Tab..............19 SYS Tab..............24 Formatting the SD Card..........28 Viewing Photos on Color Display......29 Troubleshooting.............31 Tricks and Tips on Field Setup........33...
  • Page 4 New for 2016 is the highly anticipated Verizon “network ready” certified 3G model compatible with our mobile app and web portal. The Verizon camera will reach those hard to get areas in rural America! We hope you enjoy hassle free performance from this quality product for years to come.
  • Page 5: Camera Button Control Diagram

    Camera Button Control Diagram: Antenna Color LCD Menu Delete Select/OK Figure 1 Play Take photo manually Navigation arrows MEID Number Selector switch SD card slot...
  • Page 6: Main Screen Info

    Understanding main screen info: Type of Signal Camera Mode / Acquired by Megapixels Video Mode Icon Cellular service Verizon Chosen indicator Figure 2 Battery life # of # of photos indicator megabytes taken remaining on card...
  • Page 7: Installing The Batteries

    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.
  • Page 8: Downloading The Mobile App

    Downloading the Mobile App: Search "Covert Wireless" in your Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Figure 3 Figure 4 Accessing the Web Portal: Open your web browser to: www.covert-wireless.com...
  • Page 9: Purchasing Your Plan

    Purchasing your Plan: Follow these simple steps to activate or renew a Verizon plan: 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.
  • Page 10 Installing the SD card: 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.
  • Page 11: Setting Up The Wireless Network

    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.
  • Page 12 Definitions: INSTANT: Turns wireless feature ON to send a picture every time the camera is triggered. Figure 7 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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Send A Test Photo

    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.
  • Page 15 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. Figure 9 3) Press the ▼to highlight the SEND option and press OK.
  • Page 16: Customizing Camera Settings

    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.
  • Page 17 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 18 Video mode settings: (Figure 11). Figure 11 VIDEO SIZE: You can choose from VGA or QVGA video options. 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.
  • Page 19: Pir Tab

    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.
  • Page 20 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(10- 80℉) option will work the best.
  • Page 21 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. TIP: You can press and hold the ◄ or ► button to speed through the settings rather than repeatedly pressing the button.
  • Page 22 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. 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.
  • Page 23 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. Press the ►...
  • Page 24: Sys Tab

    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 SETTING THE CLOCK: When your camera connects to the network, it will automatically set the time for your local time zone.
  • Page 25 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 ▲...
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28: Formatting The Sd Card

    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.
  • Page 29: Viewing Photos On Color Display

    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.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TV to look at the photos. Troubleshooting: COMMON ERROR MESSAGES: “LOG IN FAIL” “SEND FAIL” “NETWORK BUSY” Reasons for error: Login Fail: 1. The service in your area is insufficient to run the camera. 2. You need to add money to your Verizon account.
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33: Tricks And Tips On Field Setup

    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 Tricks and tips on field setup:...
  • Page 34: Warranty Policy

    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.
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37: International Warranty Policy

    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.
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 c. 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. 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...
  • Page 40 h. Any failure to register the product warranty within 10 days of purchase. To replace items that have been refilled, are used up, abused, misused, or tampered with in any way. To install replacement items that are not considered customer replaceable. k.
  • Page 41 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. Some states, provinces, and countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions or limitation on the duration of implied warranties or conditions, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply...
  • Page 42 OF WHETHER COVERT OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    Appendix One: Technical Specifications 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 (with out batteries Operation/Storage Tem.
  • Page 44 Power Supply 4AA, 8AA or 12AA Stand-by Current < 0.25 (<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”x4.75”x3 Operation Humidity 5% - 90% Security authentication FCC, CE, RoHS, Verizon...
  • Page 45 FCC Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 46 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. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 47 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.

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