Table of Contents Camera button info diagram: (Fig. 1)......4 Installing the batteries…………………………………………..5 Installing the SD card………………………………………...….5 Understand the main screen info………………………….6 Customizing the camera settings:………………………….8 Video mode settings: .…………………………………………..9 PIR tab: .............. 10 SYS tab: .............. 14 Viewing photos on the color display: ....18 Tricks and tips on field setup: ......
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What You Will Need To Setup the Camera: -Minimum of 4 AA Batteries -(1) 4GB SD Card (Up to 32GB) Quick Setup: 1. Install batteries and SD card. 2. Turn camera onto setup. 3. Under the SYS tab, set the time and date. 4.
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The Maverick 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 when using a solar panel or other external power source.
Understanding main screen info: # of Megabytes Camera/Video remaining on icon card Figure 2 Mega pixels chosen Battery life Time indicator Date...
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Accessing the Quick Menu Setup: Your camera is set to function with the default settings without any further customization. However, you will likely want to set the time and date. The following information will help you customize your camera settings so you can get the most out of the trail camera experience.
Customizing the Camera Settings: (Cam) Press the MENU button once to open the customization menus. You will see Camera Mode and Customize tabs on the screen. Press the ▼ button one time. Camera Mode should be highlighted in blue. Press OK. (Figure 4). Figure 4 Under the Camera Mode tab, select whether you want Photo, Video or Picture+Video.
and Video Length will show up. Under the Customize menu, press the ► button to change the photo size. You may choose between: 3MP, 5MP, 8MP, 10MP & 12MP Press OK to save. Press the ▼ button one time until Flash Range is highlighted. You can choose between Low, Medium, and High.
Press the ▼ button one time to select Shutter Speed. You may choose between Fast or Slow. Press OK to save and then the MENU button to get back to the previous screen. PIR and Time Lapse Options: (PIR) Figure 6 Press the ▼...
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If you chose PIR, you will see PIR Sensitivity where you can choose low, normal or high settings. PIR Interval is the next customizable setting. This is the amount of delay between each picture. For example, if you have the PIR Interval set to 10 seconds, the camera will wait 10 seconds before it allows itself to be triggered again by heat or motion.
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If you chose Time Lapse only, then you will see Time Lapse as the second option. Press OK and then you can see where you can make your selection on how often you want your camera to take a picture, regardless of whether it is triggered by heat or motion.
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Work-Time Menu: (WKT) Figure 7 If you only want your camera to be on during part of the day each day you can set the Work Time function(s). Press the ▼ button to highlight the Work Time 1 option. The default setting is OFF. Press the ▲...
System Menu: (SYS) The SYS tab controls all the internal system information such as Setting the clock, Time stamp, Flash range, Password, Over Write, and Format. Figure 10 Figure 9 SETTING THE CLOCK: Press the ▼ button one time to highlight the Set Clock option. Press OK. You will see the following screen.
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Press the ▼ button to choose how you want your date displayed on the pictures. Press the ► to navigate to the Month, Day and Year. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to make your selections. Press the ► to navigate to the Time, Date and Seconds. (Military Time Only).
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camera without the password. This is a very important security feature. If you forget your password, please email us at support@dlccovert.com or call us at 877-462-1799 to request RA #. RENAME: The default setting is OFF. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Rename option in blue. Press OK.
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FORMAT: Formatting your SD card clears everything off the card. (It will delete any pictures that are stored on the card!) We recommend formatting your SD card every time before using your camera. Even if you have a new SD card, you should always format the card before you use it in the camera.
Viewing photos on the color display: You can view your photos on the color display when in the field. Press the OK button to play a slideshow of the pictures stored on your SD camera. 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 MENU button.
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. If the image files don’t automatically open, you will need to open it using Windows Explorer to locate the camera.
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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.
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 877-...
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24 hours. Proof of purchase will be required for replacement. Covert Warranty Policy and Procedure: To receive repair or replacement by Covert Scouting Cameras two year warranty, we ask you to do the following: -All returns must have a Return Authorization (RA#) prior to sending in the camera.
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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...
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. 3. Covert is not responsible for lost or damaged products incurred during the shipping process.
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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. To repair an item that has been modified or...
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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. To support software not supplied by Covert...
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To provide software or firmware updates or upgrades. 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. THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN BY COVERT...
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TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, IN NO EVENT SHALL COVERT AND ITS VENDORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS) WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT,...
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