Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Covert 2016 Night Stalker
Summary of Contents for Covert 2016 Night Stalker
- Page 1 2016 Night Stalker Covert Scouting Camera Instruction Manual...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Camera button info diagram: (Fig. 1) ....... 4 Installing the batteries…………………………………………..5 Installing the SD card………………………………………...….5 Understand the main screen info………………………….7 Customizing the camera settings:………………………….8 Setting the camera mode:……………………………………..9 Camera mode settings: ..........9 Video mode settings: (Fig. 6) ........ 10 PIR tab: .............. - Page 3 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.
-
Page 4: Camera Button Info Diagram: (Fig. 1)
Congratulations on your purchase of the 2016 Night Stalker 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... -
Page 5: Installing The Batteries
The Night Stalker can function short term on 4AA batteries. Improved battery life on 8-AA, but we suggest you use 12AA batteries to maximize camera performance and battery life. Using Covert 2300mAh, NiMH rechargeable AA batteries can extend the battery life significantly. -
Page 6: Installing The Sd Card
Installing the SD card: 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. NOTE: You do not have to use a Covert SD card. See figure 3 below for card orientation. -
Page 7: Understand The Main Screen Info
Understanding main screen info: Mega Pixels Camera/Video chosen icon Figure 4 Battery life # of photos # of Megabytes indicator taken remaining on card... -
Page 8: Customizing The Camera Settings
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. -
Page 9: Setting The Camera Mode
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 10: Video Mode Settings: (Fig. 6)
Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the PHOTO BURST option: To set this function, press the ►repeatedly to show the 1 Photo – 10 Photos option. Press OK to save the desired setting. Video mode settings: Figure 6 VIDEO SIZE: You can choose from WVGA(800x480), QVGA(320x240), or 720P(1280x720) Press the ►... -
Page 11: Pir Tab
VIDEO LENGTH: You can adjust the length of time the camera takes a video from 5-60 seconds. Press 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. - Page 12 ◄ or ► button to highlight the PIR tab in yellow. Screen should appear like Figure 7. Figure 7 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.
- Page 13 can easily differentiate the outside temps from the body temps of the subject. If you are using the time lapse function, you would choose OFF to turn off the PIR. Press the ▼button to highlight the Sensitivity option. Press the ► button repeatedly to toggle between the options in the white box.
- Page 14 TIP: You can press and hold the ◄ or ► button to speed through the settings rather than repeatedly pressing the button. TIME LAPSE: Press the ▼▲ arrow to highlight the Time-Lapse option. This option allows your camera to automatically take a photo without being triggered by the PIR.
- Page 15 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, however the camera will NOT detect motion during stop times. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the Start-Stop option. The default setting is OFF.
-
Page 16: Sys Tab
time. You can press the ◄ or ► 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. - Page 17 SETTING THE CLOCK: Scroll over to the SYS tab using the ►◄ buttons and then press the ▼ button to highlight the Set Clock option. Press OK. You will see the following screen. (Figure 11). Figure 11 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to set the MONTH, the press the ►...
- Page 18 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. TIME STAMP: Press the ▼ button to highlight the Time Stamp option.
- Page 19 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.
- Page 20 to request RA #. We require warranty registration to verify your camera. 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.
-
Page 21: Viewing Photos On The Color Display
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. - Page 22 Figure 13 ZOOMING IN ON COLOR VIEWER: Press the Play Button one time, then the ▲button. Next press the OK button to adjust the area of the photo that you want to zoom into. Press OK again to zoom in. Zoom capabilities up to 8.0X.
-
Page 23: Tricks And Tips On Field Setup
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. - Page 24 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.
-
Page 25: Warranty
When turning camera from setup mode to the on position, the screen goes black. It is supposed to do this. IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact Covert Support for troubleshooting prior to contacting the retail store from which you purchased the product. We will be... -
Page 26: Warranty Policy And Procedure
We will get back to you usually within 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:... - Page 27 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.
- Page 28 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.
- Page 29 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.
- Page 30 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...
- Page 31 To install replacement items that are not considered customer replaceable. k. To support software not supplied by Covert 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...
- Page 32 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,...
- Page 33 ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 2016 Night Stalker and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers