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Covert Scouting Camera Instruction Manual
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  • Page 1 2015 HD 40 and 2015 HD 60 Covert Scouting Camera Instruction Manual HD 40 HD 60...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Camera button info diagram: (Fig. 1) ....... 3 Installing the batteries…………………………………………..4 Installing the SD card………………………………………...….5 Understand the main screen info………………………….6 Customizing the camera settings: ......7 Setting the camera mode:........8 Camera mode settings: ..........8 Video mode settings: (Fig. 6) ........9 PIR tab: ..............

  • Page 3: Camera Button Info Diagram: (Fig. 1)

    Congratulations on your purchase of the 2015 HD 60/HD 40 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 4: Installing The Batteries

    Installing the batteries: HD 60/HD 40 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 5: 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 6: Understand The Main Screen Info

    Understanding main screen info: # of Megabytes # of photos remaining on Camera/Video taken card icon Figure 4 Mega Pixels Battery life chosen indicator...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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, 2 Photos, or 3 Photos option. Press OK to save the desired setting. Video mode settings: (Figure 6). Figure 6 VIDEO SIZE: You can choose from WVGA(800x480), QVGA(320x240), 720P(1280x720) or...
  • Page 10 box. Long videos fill the SD card up quickly. For short night videos, we recommend a trigger interval for double the amount of time of your video. Example: 10 second videos=20 second trigger interval. VIDEO SOUND: Your camera can record sound on videos.

  • Page 11: Pir Tab

    PIR tab: Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons repeatedly until only the top tab PIRmenu is highlighted in yellow. Press the ◄ 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...
  • Page 12 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. Once the desired option is chosen, press the OK button to save the setting.
  • Page 13 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. If you already set the Sensitivity to OFF, then the camera will only take photos when the Time-Lapse option is on.
  • Page 14 buttons to highlight the Start-Stop option. The default setting is OFF. Press the ► button to toggle the setting to ON and press OK. (See Figures 8 & 9 below). Figure 8 Figure 9 Once you press OK you will see the screen in Fig. 9. Use the ▲▼...

  • Page 15: 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 10). Figure 10 SETTING THE CLOCK: Scroll over to the SYS tab using the ►◄ buttons and then press the ▼ button to highlight the Set Clock option.
  • Page 16 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to set the MONTH, the press the ► button to navigate to the DATE and use the ▼ or ▲ buttons to set the date. Press the ► button to navigate to the year and set that using the ▲...
  • Page 17 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. The default setting is OFF. Make sure you write down your password or store it in your phone so you don’t lose it.
  • Page 18 If you forget your password, please email us at support@dlccovert.com or call us at 877-462-1799 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.

  • Page 19: Viewing Photos On The Color Display

    You will see a screen that has YES and No on it, use the ► button to navigate to YES and press OK. 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.
  • Page 20 delete, press the DEL button again to exit. (Figure 13). 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.

  • Page 21: Tricks And Tips On Field Setup

    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. The USB will recognize the new hardware and download the proper driver to view the images or videos.
  • Page 22  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 23 HD 40 contact customer service at 877-462-1799 or e-mail us at support@dlccovert.com HD 40/HD 60 videos take 1 minute videos and need time for the battery to recuperate. Make sure that your trigger interval is set on double the amount of time you set to record a video.

  • Page 24: Warranty

    Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty: Covert Scouting Cameras warranties this product for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty only covers manufacturer’s defects and does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse of the product. This warranty includes one year repair or replacement service on product from date of purchase.

  • Page 25: Warranty Policy And Procedure

    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 26 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 27 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...
  • Page 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 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, 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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