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  • Page 1 2015 AT&T Network Ready Code Black Covert Scouting Camera Instruction Manual Watch the set up video on our website at: www.covertscoutingcameras.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Viewing photos on the color display: ..... 42 Troubleshooting: ............ 44 Tricks and tips on field setup: ........ 46 Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty: ...... 48 Covert International Warranty Policy: ....50 Code Black Set Up on a MAC: ........ 56 Network Carrier Suffix List…………………………………..59...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the 2015 Code Black 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.

  • Page 4: Camera Button Control Diagram

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

  • 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 The Sim Card

    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 (International) Pass) to an existing account. 3. Enter the IMEI, and ICCID information for your Covert Code Black. The IMEI # can be found on the white label on the Code Black box. If you no longer have this box, the IMEI # can be found on the inside of your camera.
  • Page 10 Follow the prompts to select your rate plan, enter your personal/billing information and complete your purchase. For help with your prepaid DataConnect Pass plan, call 800.331.0500. This camera will function as a regular trail camera if the SIM card is not active. All photos will store to the SD card.
  • Page 11 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 12 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 13 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 14: 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 15 Figure 9 *Note: Make sure you do not enter a 1 before the area code & phone number.
  • Page 16 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 17: 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 18 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). Figure 12 5) Double click on the COVERT setup application.
  • Page 19 6) You will see a warning box like Figure 13 below. Choose YES and the COVERT 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...
  • Page 20 Figure 14 *Make sure to save your path by clicking the 3-dot Figure 14 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 21 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 need to choose this option. b.
  • Page 22 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 23 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 camera to perform correctly.
  • Page 24 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. You will want to set your path to save in the removable disk. To do this you will pick the button with the 3 dots on it to the right of the path text bar.
  • Page 25 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 COVERT Setup. Figure 16 14) Remove the SD card from your computer and replace it in the camera.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Customizing The Camera Settings

    successfully sent your first photo and your camera is ready to take photos. Press PLAY to return to the main menu. *Note: Photos sent manually will not have the rename or battery meter on the picture.* Customizing the camera settings Figure 19 Setting the camera mode: Press the ▼...

  • Page 28: Camera Mode Settings

    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. Press the ►arrow repeatedly to toggle between 3mp, 5mp, 8mp, or 12mp. Press OK once the desired option shows in the white box.

  • Page 29: Video Mode Settings

    Video mode settings: (Figure 20). Figure 20 VIDEO SIZE: You can choose from VGA or QVGA video options. NOTE: The camera will NOT send videos to your phone or e-mail. It will only alert you that a video has been taken. Recommend low flash when set to video.

  • Page 30: Pir Tab

    change the number of seconds shown in the white box. Long videos fill the SD card up quickly. NOTE: You need to double the time interval from what your video is set on. Example: 20 second video length, your trigger interval needs to be at LEAST 40 seconds.
  • Page 31 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 N(10- 80℉) option will work the best.
  • Page 32 TRIGGER INTERVAL: Allows you to customize how often the camera can be allowed to take a photo. Press the ▲ or ▼ arrow to highlight the Trigger Interval option. Repeatedly press the ◄ or ► to adjust the timing. Options are 0-60 seconds (5 second increments) and 1-60 minutes.
  • Page 33 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. If you have the PIR set to L(<10℉) , N(10-80℉), or H(>80℉), the camera will also take photos when the PIR is triggered.
  • Page 34 is OFF. Press the ► button to toggle the setting to ON and press OK. See Fig 22 & 23 below. Figure 22 Figure 23 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 ►...

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37 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 38 option. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Flash Power 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 39 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 40: 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 41 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 42: 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 43 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 44: 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 45 3. Network busy can also mean there isn’t enough money on your account with AT&T. Helpful Tip: Re-do the COVERT setup to make sure there are not any mistakes. Check to make sure the numbers and email addresses are entered without any spaces or dashes.

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48: 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 49 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 50: 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 51 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 52 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 53 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 54 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 55 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 56: Code Black Set Up On A Mac

    Code Black Set Up on a MAC:...
  • Page 57 “dropdown” menu options. Click on “Will Install Other Application.” 4. Then click on “Will Install into the bottle ‘COVERT.exe”. 5. A new dialogue box will then pop up, allowing you to locate the SD card within the Finder window, select/click to enter the SD card, and can then select the NET Setup file.
  • Page 58 7. 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. 8. Remove the SD card and put into the camera—and go through the remaining owner’s manual instructions to set up the camera.

  • Page 59: Network Carrier Suffix List

    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 60 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 61 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 62 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 63 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 64 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 65 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 66 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 67 Viaero number@mmsviaero.com Voyager Mobile number@text.voyagermobile.com West Central Wireless number@sms.wcc.net XIT Communications number@sms.xit.net...

  • Page 68: Technical Specifications

    Appendix One: Technical Specifications Picture Resolution 12MP Lens F/NO=3.0 FOV (Field of View)=52° Flash Power Full,Low Display Screen 2.0” LCD Memory Card Up to 32GB Video Resolution VGA, QVGA PIR Sensor Multi Zone PIR Sensitivity Adjustable (High/Normal/Low) Trigger Time >1.0s Weight Less than 1 Pound (with out batteries Operation/Storage Tem.
  • Page 69 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）; >800 MMS(use 12*AA batteries) Low Battery Alert LED Indicator Mounting Rope/Belt/Python lock Dimensions 5.6”x4.75”x3 Operation Humidity 5% - 90% Security authentication FCC, CE, RoHS...

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