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  • Page 1 MP16 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PIR tab: ..............12 SYS tab ..............16 Viewing photos on the color display: ..... 20 Manually taking photos or video: ......22 Tricks and Tips/Trouble Shooting ......23 Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty: ...... 25 Covert Warranty Policy and Procedure: ....26...

  • Page 3: Quick Setup

    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 Congratulations on your purchase of the MP16 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...

  • Page 5: Camera Button Info Diagram

    Camera button info diagram: Figure 1 Figure 2...

  • Page 6: Installing The Batteries

    Installing the batteries The MP16 can function short term on 4AA batteries. We suggest you use 8AA batteries to maximize camera performance and battery life. 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.

  • Page 7: 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. See figure 4 below for card orientation. Push into the card slot until it clicks and release.
  • Page 8 Understanding main screen info: Megapixels Battery life chosen indicator Camera/Video icon Date Time Figure 5 # of Megabytes # of photos remaining on taken card...

  • Page 9: 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 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 10: Setting The Camera Mode

    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.

  • Page 11: Video Mode Settings

    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 12: Pir Tab

    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. Figure 8 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...
  • Page 13 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 14 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.
  • 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. 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.

  • Page 16: Sys Tab

    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, Password, Over Write, and Format. (Fig 11). Figure 11 SETTING THE CLOCK: Scroll over to the SYS tab using the ◄...
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 ▲, ▼ and ► buttons to enter the password, and then press OK. 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.
  • Page 19 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 ▼...

  • Page 20: Viewing Photos On The Color Display

    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.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Manually Taking Photos Or Video

    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.

  • Page 23: Tricks And Tips/Trouble Shooting

    • Use the Covert Tree60 mounting system to mount the camera up higher pointing down on them for a better look. Works great when you...
  • Page 24 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: •...

  • Page 25: Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty

    If you are still having problems with your MP16 after checking the above potential causes and solutions please contact Customer Service at 877- 462-1799 or e-mail us at support@dlccovert.com Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty: Covert Scouting Cameras warranties this product for a period of two years from the date of purchase.

  • Page 26: Covert Warranty Policy And Procedure

    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. 1. E-mail or call our customer service department.
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 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 30 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 31 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...
  • Page 32 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS) WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER COVERT OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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