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  • Page 1 UM565-3GV Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Viewing photos on the color display: ..... 41 Troubleshooting: ............ 43 Tricks and tips on field setup: ........ 46 Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty: ...... 47 Covert International Warranty Policy: ....49 Code Black Set Up on a MAC: ........ 56 Network Carrier Suffix List…………………………………..59...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the 2015 UM565-3GV 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. We hope you enjoy hassle free performance from...

  • Page 4: Camera Button Control Diagram

    Camera Button Control Diagram: Antenna Color LCD SIM card slot Menu Figure 1 Select/OK Delete Play Navigation arrows IMEI Selector switch Number SD card Aux battery slot jack...

  • Page 5: Understanding Main Screen Info

    Understanding main screen info: Provider Camera Mode / Name Video Mode Icon Megapixels Cellular service Chosen indicator Figure 2 Battery life indicator # of megabytes # of photos remaining taken on card...

  • Page 6: Installing The Batteries

    DISCLAIMER: Do not use external power source (Example: Solar Panel) with non-rechargeable AA battery installed in camera. The Covert AA NiMH battery when used in conjunction with the solar panel extends the time in the field.
  • Page 7 always contacts the spring. (Fig. 3) Figure 3...
  • Page 8 Installing your SIM card: Using the SIM card provided in the packaging, open your camera housing to expose the control panel. Make sure your camera mode selector switch is in the OFF position. On the left side of the camera control panel towards the top is a small card slot.

  • Page 9: Installing The Sim Card

    Now that you have your SIM card and it has been installed in the camera, you will need to install an SD card in the bottom of the camera, (Covert SD card recommended). See Figure 7 for card orientation. The card installs the same way as the SIM card did.
  • Page 10 Setting up the wireless network: 1) Slide selector switch to the right to the SETUP position. Press the MENU button You will see the screen shown below (Figure 8): Figure 8 2) Press the ► button 2 times to highlight the NET tab in yellow.
  • Page 11 unlimited amount of pictures, enter 0 (zero). This is the number of pictures the camera can send you in a 24-hour period. Press the menu button. This will take you back to the home screen. You will need to be patient as the camera does its initial set-up and looks for cellular service.

  • Page 12: Setup On Camera

    Setup on Camera: Press the Menu button Press the ► button repeatedly until the NET tab is highlighted in yellow. Press the ▼ arrow (3) times to highlight the Edit Phone and press OK. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to add the first phone number in the camera.
  • Page 13 Figure 9 *Note: Make sure you do not enter a 1 before the area code & phone number.
  • Page 14 Adding Multiple Numbers: OPTIONAL Press the ► button to add the Second Phone number. Press OK to save. Then select the personal cell phone provider of phone two. Press the ► button to add the Third Phone number. Press OK to save. Then select the personal cell phone provider of phone three.

  • Page 15: Setup On A Computer (Download Tool)

    Setup with a Computer (Download Tool): If your personal cellular provider is not one of the following: SPRINT, AT&T, US CELLULAR, T-MOBILE, or VERIZON, please follow the steps below. Next Press the ◄ or ► button repeatedly until the NET tab is highlighted in yellow. 1) Press the ▼...
  • Page 16 2) Turn the camera off by sliding the selector switch to the OFF position 3) Remove the SD card from your camera and insert into your personal PC card reader. 4) Locate the SD card under MY COMPUTER and double click on it to show its contents. (Figure 12).
  • Page 17 6) You will see a warning box like Figure 13 below. Choose YES and the UOV set-up program will launch. Figure 13 7) You will see the following screen for setting up the NET options for your camera. This is where you add phone numbers and e-mail addresses and control the number of wireless photos sent from the camera each day.
  • Page 18 Figure 14 *Make sure to save your path by clicking the 3-dot button to the right of the screen. Selecting your SD card tells the camera where to save the pictures. (This is usually “Removable Disk F” or “Removable Disk H”).
  • Page 19 Helpful Tip: When entering phone number, make sure you do not enter any spaces or dashes. 11.) Send Mode: a. INSTANT: If you want the camera to send you photos the instant it’s taken, you want to choose this option. b.
  • Page 20 This will make the camera perform like a traditional trail camera. 8) Rename: Customize the name of your camera. 9) Send to: a. Phone: To have the camera send pictures to your phone, enter up to 4 different phone numbers in the phone number field. You will need to enter the area code only with no spaces or dashes.
  • Page 21 You may enter up to four different phone numbers and email addresses. Covert recommends a 30 second trigger interval for each phone number or email that is entered in the setup to allow the...
  • Page 22 10) Sender Email Set: This is the settings for customers who are using the cameras in a country other than the US. 11) Max Size: This should be set to 60KB, which should default on the setup. 12) Path: The path is the location in which the settings are saved.
  • Page 23 13) Press the OK button to accept the settings and save them to the SD card. You will see the following box pop up (Figure 16). Click OK and this will cancel the UOV Setup. Figure 16 14) Remove the SD card from your computer and replace it in the camera.

  • Page 24: Send A Test Photo

    taken because the photo counter on the screen will say 001. Send a test photo: 17) 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 17).

  • Page 25: Customizing The Camera Settings

    19) The LCD screen will start to count up from step 1 to 10 with brief pauses between numbers. Once you see Send Successful, you have successfully sent your first photo and your camera is ready to take photos. Press PLAY to return to the main menu.

  • Page 26: Camera Mode Settings

    to toggle between Photo or Video until the option you want shows in the white box. Press OK. 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 highlight Photo Size in yellow.

  • Page 27: Video Mode Settings

    Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the PHOTO BURST option: To set this function, press the ►repeatedly to show the 1 Photo, 2 Photo, or 3 Photo option. Press OK to save the desired setting. Video mode settings: (Figure 20). Figure 20 VIDEO SIZE: You can choose from VGA or QVGA video options.
  • Page 28 Press the ► button to toggle between the VGA and QVGA options. Press OK to save the setting. 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.

  • Page 29: Pir Tab

    PIR TAB: Figure 21 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.
  • Page 30 option is best as the camera 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.
  • Page 31 enter in your NET setup. Example: If you enter three phone numbers/email address then you need to have a three minute trigger interval. TIP: You can press and hold the ◄ or ► button to speed through the settings rather than repeatedly pressing the button.
  • Page 32 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 sent via MMS daily. 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 33 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 34: Net Tab

    NET tab: Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons until just the PIR tab is highlighted and then use the ► to highlight the NET option. Most of the settings under the NET tab are controlled in the original camera set up. You will not be able to make changes to these settings from the camera.

  • Page 35: 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 24) Figure 24 SETTING THE CLOCK: Scroll over to the SYS tab using the ◄ and ► buttons and then press the ▼ button to highlight the Set Clock option.
  • Page 36 Press the ▲ and ▼ button to set the MONTH, the 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 37 option. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Flash Range option. Use the ► button to navigate between the two different settings. Press OK to save the settings. PASSWORD: Press the ▼ button to highlight the Password option. You can password protect your camera with this setting.
  • Page 38 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 39: 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 40 Navigate down by pressing the ▼ button repeatedly until the FORMAT option is highlighted and press OK. You will see the screen shots shown below (Figure 27 & 28). Press the ◄ button to highlight YES and press OK. Your SD card is now formatted.

  • Page 41: Viewing Photos On The Color Display

    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- doing all the settings. FW Version is for manufacturer’s use only. Viewing photos on the color display: You can view your photos on the color display when in the field.
  • Page 42 Covert offers an auxiliary cable to extend your battery life with an external 6 or 12 volt battery. In order to use 12 volt, you must use the Covert auxiliary battery cable. We also sell a 2014 Covert Solar Panel to directly hook up to your camera for...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting: COMMON ERROR MESSAGES: “LOG IN FAIL” “SEND FAIL” “NETWORK BUSY” Reasons for error: Login Fail: 1. The service in your area in insufficient to run the camera. 2. You need to add money to your AT&T account. Send Fail: 1.
  • Page 44 1) If it’s a cellular service issue you may need to purchase a booster antenna from Covert Scouting Cameras to help boost the signal. These can be very effective in boosting the signal to your camera in a poor signal area.

  • Page 45: Tricks And Tips On Field Setup

    to leave a message, we will get back to you as quickly as we can. 3) An error code like the one below means that you entered spaces and/or dashes in one of you phone numbers. Be sure you have no spaces or dashes. Cannot access the SET-UP menu: Reasons for issue: 1) SD card not inserted...
  • Page 46 Works great when you don’t have a straight tree to attach to.  Included in this manual is an extra “O” ring/seal for your Covert Code Black. You don’t need to do anything with this seal; it is an extra one just-in-case. ...

  • Page 47: Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty

    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- 462-1799 or e-mail support@dlccovert.com.
  • Page 48 Covert Warranty Policy and Procedure: To receive repair or replacement by Covert Scouting Cameras one 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 49: Covert International Warranty Policy

    Covert International Warranty Policy and Procedure: 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.
  • Page 50 3. Covert is not responsible for lost or damaged products incurred during the shipping process. 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 like-new assemblies or products for equal or improved quality.
  • Page 51 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...
  • Page 52 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 53 THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN BY COVERT WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT AND ITS RELATED ITEMS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. COVERT AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY SIMILAR STANDARD IMPOSED BY APPLICABLE LEGISLATION.
  • Page 54 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 55: Code Black Set Up On A Mac

    Code Black Set Up on a MAC:...
  • Page 56 1. With the activated SIM card and SD card in the camera, turn the camera to setup. Press menu then scroll over to the “SYS” tab and go down until you see format, click on it and choose “yes” to format. Scroll to the “NET”...
  • Page 57 manual will appear—and simply follow the steps as your manual outlines. 8. Once you’ve set all the settings, then “change the path” per your instructions back to the SD card, click OK—and it’s done. 9. Remove the SD card and put into the camera—and go through the remaining owner’s manual instructions to set up the camera.
  • Page 58 Personal Carrier Suffix List All Carrier number@email.experttexting.com Airfire Mobile number@sms.airfiremobile.com Alaska Communications number@msg.acsalaska.com Alltel (Allied Wireless) number@message.Alltel.com Ameritech number@paging.acswireless.com Assurance Wireless number@vmobl.com BellSouth number@bellsouth.cl...
  • Page 59 Bluegrass Cellular number@sms.bluecell.com number@mms.myblueworks.com Bluesky Communications number@psms.bluesky.as Boost Mobile number@myboostmobile.com BulkSMS.com number@bulksms.net C Beyond (All Page Wireless) number@cbeyond.sprintpcs.com Cellcom number@cellcom.quiktxt.com Cellular South number@csouth1.com...
  • Page 60 Centennial Wireless number@cwemail.com Chariton Valley Wireless number@sms.cvalley.net Chat Mobility number@mail.msgsender.com Cincinnati Bell number@gocbw.com (SMS) number@mms.gocbw.com (MMS) Cingular number@cingular.com number@mobile.mycingular.com Cleartalk number@sms.cleartalk.us Consumer Cellular number@cingularme.com...
  • Page 61 Cricket number@mms.mycricket.com C Spire Wireless number@cspire1.com number@sms.advantagecell.net Edge Wireless number@sms.edgewireless.com Element Mobile number@SMS.elementmobile.net Esendex number@echoemail.net General Communications Inc. number@mobile.gci.net Globalstar number@msg.globalstarusa.com...
  • Page 62 Golden State Cellular number@gscsms.com Greatcall number@vtxt.com Hawaiian Telcom Wireless number@hawaii.sprintpcs.com Helio number@myhelio.com Iridium number@msg.iridium.com i-wireless (T-Mobile) number.iws@iwspcs.net i-wireless (Sprint PCS) number@iwirelesshometext.com...
  • Page 63 Kajeet number@mobile.kajeet.net LongLines number@text.longlines.com MetroPCS number@mymetropcs.com Nextech number@sms.ntwls.net Page Plus Cellular number@mypixmessages.com Panacea Mobile number@api.panaceamobile.com Pioneer Cellular number@zsend.com Pocket Wireless number@sms.pocket.com...
  • Page 64 PC Telecom number@mobiletxt.ca Qwest Wireless number@qwestmp.com Rogers Wireless number@sms.rogers.com RoutoMessaging number@email2sms.routomessaging.com Simple Mobile number@smtext.com Southernlinc number@page.southernlinc.com South Central Communications number@rinasms.com Straight Talk number@vtext.com...
  • Page 65 Solavei XXXYYYZZZZ@tmomail.net Syringa Wireless number@rinasms.com Telus Mobility number@mms.telusmobility.com Ting number@message.ting.com TracFone number@mmst5.tracfone.com Unicel number@utext.com Union Wireless number@union-tel.com USA Mobility number@usamobility.net...
  • Page 66 Viaero number@mmsviaero.com Voyager Mobile number@text.voyagermobile.com West Central Wireless number@sms.wcc.net XIT Communications number@sms.xit.net...

  • Page 67: Technical Specifications

    Appendix One: Technical Specifications Picture Resolution 12MP Lens F/NO=3.0 FOV (Field of View)=52° Network EVDO RevA Bands 800MHz，1900MHz IR-Flash 6m, 12m Display Screen 2.0” LCD Memory Card Up to 32GB Video Resolution VGA, 720P PIR Sensor Multi Zone PIR Sensitivity Adjustable (High/Normal/Low) Trigger Time 1.2s;...
  • Page 68 5-55 second (in 5 second increments)； 1-59 minutes (in 1 minute increments)； 1-8 hours (in 1 hour increments)； Photo Burst 1–3 Video Length 1–60s Power Supply 4AA, 8AA or 12AA Stand-by Current < 0.25 (<6mAh/Day) Power Consumption 600 videos (interval=5min, video Length=10s）;...
  • Page 69 FCC Warning Statements: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 70 can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Page 71 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 the equipment. FCC RF exposure warning statements: The transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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