Covert Scouting Cameras Covert Extreme TLV, Covert Extreme User Manual
Infrared Digital Scouting Camera
User’s Manual
Covert Extreme
Covert Extreme TLV (optional)
Content
1 Instruction ............................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 General Description ........................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Application ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Camera Interface ............................................................................................................ 1
1.4 Saving Images or Videos ................................................................................................. 3
2 Cautions ................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Quick Start Guide ................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.1 Power Supply ................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Insert the SD-card ........................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Power on and Entering into the ON Mode ................................................................... 5
3.4 Enter into the TEST Mode ............................................................................................. 5
3.4.1 Preview ..................................................................................................................... 5
3.4.2 Customer Settings ................................................................................................... 6
3.4.3 Manual Capturing .................................................................................................. 6
3.4.4 View Images or Videos ............................................................................................ 6
3.4.5 Delete Images or Videos .......................................................................................... 6
3.6 Power Off ......................................................................................................................... 7
4 Advanced Operations ............................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Settings Menu .................................................................................................................. 8
4.1.1 Set Camera Mode.................................................................................................... 8
4.1.2 Format SD-Card ..................................................................................................... 8
4.1.3 Set Photo Size .......................................................................................................... 8
4.1.4 Set Video Size .......................................................................................................... 9
4.1.5 Set Date and Time ................................................................................................... 9
4.1.6 Set Photo Burst........................................................................................................ 9
4.1.7 Set Video Length ..................................................................................................... 9
4.1.8 Set PIR Sensitivity ................................................................................................ 10
4.1.9 Set PIR Triggering Interval ................................................................................. 10
4.1.10 Set Timer Triggering Interval ............................................................................. 11
4.1.11 Set Timer Switch ................................................................................................... 11
4.1.12 Set Flash Range ..................................................................................................... 11
4.1.13 Set Time Stamp ..................................................................................................... 12
4.1.14 Reset to Default Settings ....................................................................................... 12
4.2 Default Settings and Live Monitoring ......................................................................... 12
4.3 Firmware upgrade ........................................................................................................ 12
5 Mounting the Camera ................................................................................................................ 13
AppendixⅠ: Technical Specifications ......................................................................................... 14
AppendixⅡ: Parts List ................................................................................................................. 15
Covert Extreme 1 Instruction
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1 Instruction
1.1 General Description
The Covert Extreme is a digital infrared surveillance camera, triggered by any
movement of humans or animals monitored by a high sensitive Passive Infrared (PIR)
motion sensor, and then automatically captures high quality pictures (up to 5M
pixels) or records video clips (VGA) according to default settings or preset customer
settings.
It also can be triggered by timer which means the camera can capture pictures
or video clips at specified time intervals regardless of if there is a motion of human
or animals. (This is only for the TLV version if equipped.)
It takes color pictures or videos under sufficient daylight. During the night, the
built-in infrared LEDs function as the flash. The camera then takes clear black and
white pictures or videos (monochrome).
The camera consumes very little power in the surveillance mode. Powered by
Eight new AA alkaline batteries, the camera will stand-by for approximately 6
months. Once a motion by human or animals is detected, the digital camera unit will
automatically take pictures or videos according to previously programmed settings.
The device is designed for outdoor use and is resistant against water and snow.
Furthermore, the camera can be used as a portable digital camera. Pictures or videos
can be taken manually by pressing on the operation panel.
1.2 Application
This camera can be used as an automatic surveillance device for guarding and
recording unexpected intrusion to homes, shops, schools, offices, cabins, private
property, worksites etc. It can also be used as a trail camera for hunting or monitoring
animals by recording the traces of wild animals. It can be left alone for weeks and
months and it will deliver event records automatically in digital format to the SD card.
1.3 Camera Interface
1.3.1 Camera Body Interface
The camera has the following interfaces: a 2.0’’ TFT LCD display screen,
operation panel, USB connector, SD-card slot, TV output and external DC power
connector. Fig.1 shows the front view of the camera and its function parts. Fig.2
shows the operation panel and display screen. Fig.3 shows the bottom view of the
camera and its I/O interface.
Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the camera controls and displays.
It is helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it when reading through the rest of
the manual.
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Figure 1: Front view
Figure 2: Operation interface
Figure 3: Bottom view
IR Flash
Indication LED
PIR
Lens
Lock
Display Screen
Operation panel
Power Switch
Battery Depot
Lock Hole
SD-card Slot
DC In
TV Out
USB
Bottom Screw
DC Hole and Stopper
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1.3.2 Key Notes
“MENU” : to enter the program menu in preview mode;
“▲”“▼”“◄”“►”: for parameter settings as described in the user’s manual.
“OK”: to save parameter settings and play back videos.
“ ”: to exchange between playback mode and preview mode;
“DEL”: to delete an image
“ ”: to capture a photo or record a video manually.
1.3.3 Shooting Information Display
1.4 Saving Images or Videos
The Camera uses a SD-card to save images (in .jpg format) and videos (in .avi
format). Before inserting the SD-card be sure that the SD card is unlocked. The
camera is compatible with SD-card from 8MB to 8GB.
Covert Extreme 2 Cautions
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2 Cautions
★ The working voltage of the camera is 6V. The camera is supplied by four or eight
AA batteries.
★ Please install batteries according to shown polarity.
★ Please unlock the write-protect before inserting the SD-card.
★ Please insert the SD-card when the power switch is at the OFF position before
testing the camera. The camera has no internal memory for saving images or
videos. If no SD-card is inserted, the camera will shut down automatically after a
continuous indication sound.
★ Please do not insert or take out the SD-card when the power switch is at the ON
position.
★ It is recommended to format the SD-card by the camera when used for the first
time.
★ In the SETUP mode, the camera will shut down automatically after 3 minutes if no
operation is done. Please turn on the power again if you want to continue working
with the control.
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