Verizon blackhawk Instruction Manual

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2015 Verizon Network Ready Blackhawk

Covert Scouting Camera Instruction Manual

Watch the set up video on our website at:

www.covertscoutingcameras.com

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What you will need to set this

camera up:

-Internet Access to Choose Your Plan.

https://.covert.revxsystems.com

-At least 4 AA Batteries

-SD Card

Note: To send pictures as an email, you must use a

computer for the initial setup.

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Table of Contents

Camera Button Control Diagram............................05

Main Screen Info....................................................06

Installing the Batteries...........................................07

Purchasing Your Plan..............................................08

Setup on Camera....................................................12

Setup on a Computer (Download Tool)..................15

Send a Test Photo...................................................23

Customizing Camera Settings.................................24

PIR Tab....................................................................27

NET Tab...................................................................32

SYS Tab...................................................................34

Formatting the SD Card..........................................38

Viewing Photos on Color Display............................40

Troubleshooting.....................................................42

Tricks and Tips on Field Setup................................44

Warranty Policy......................................................46

International Warranty Policy................................48

Code Black Setup on a MAC...................................54

Network Carrier Suffix List......................................57

Technical Specifications..........................................66

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Covert Scouting Cameras, Inc.

4338 Greenridge Spa Road

Lewisburg, KY 42256

Blackhawk 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

New for 2015 is the highly anticipated Verizon

“network ready” certified 3G model. The Verizon

camera will reach those areas in rural America!

We hope you enjoy hassle free performance from
this quality product for years to come.

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Antenna

Color LCD

Navigation
arrows

Selector switch

Aux battery
jack

Play
Select/OK

Menu

Delete

Take photo
manually

USB

SD card
slot

Figure 1

MEID
Number

Camera Button Control Diagram:

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Type of Signal
Acquired by
Verizon

Figure 2

Camera Mode /
Video Mode Icon

# of
megabytes
remaining
on card

Cellular service
indicator

# of photos
taken

Battery life
indicator

Megapixels
Chosen

Understanding main screen info:

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Figure 3

Installing the batteries:

Your Blackhawk can function short term on 4-AA
batteries. Improved battery life on 8-AA, but we
suggest you use 12-AA batteries to get the most out
of your cameras battery life. Using Covert
rechargeable NiMH, 2300mAh, AA batteries will
extend the battery life significantly when paired
with a Covert Solar Panel.

DISCLAIMER: Do not use external power source
(Example: Solar Panel) with non-rechargeable AA
battery installed in camera.

Install batteries by sliding the top battery into the
sleeve, then depressing the spring with the other
battery and snapping down in place. Pay attention
to the (+) or (-) molded into each sleeve to
determine if you insert the positive or negative end
into the sleeve first. Negative battery terminal
always contacts the spring. (Fig. 3)

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Figure 6

Purchasing your Plan:

Follow these simple steps to activate or renew a
Verizon plan:

1. Visit www.covert-wireless.com and follow

the login prompts. For a new user, please
select new user.

2. Select the type of plan you'd like to add

3. Enter the MEID for your Covert Blackhawk
found on the inside white label of the
camera or on the outer packaging. (Figure 6.)

4. Follow the prompts to select your rate plan,
enter your personal/billing information
and complete your purchase.

Note: This camera will function as a regular trail
camera if the SIM card is not active. All photos will
store to the SD card.

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Figure 7

NOTE: Every photo
taken with this
camera will be saved
to the SD card even if
it is sending the
photos wireless. You
will have access to
the high resolution
images on the SD
card.

Installing the SD card:

Now that you have activated your Verizon plan, you
will need to install a SD card in the bottom of the
camera, (Covert SD card recommended). See Figure
7 for card orientation. Push in until it clicks and
release. To remove, repeat that process, the card
will pop out enough to remove. You can use any SD
card size up to 32GB. You must have the SD card in
the camera to be able to turn the camera on and
set it up. The camera will only send the first picture
of the multiple shot burst.

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Figure 8

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):

2) Press the ► button 2 times to highlight the NET

tab in yellow. Press the ▼ button to highlight
the Send Mode option. Press the ► button to
toggle the option in the white box to INSTANT.
Press OK to save this setting. You will then be
asked a max number. 0-99. To receive an

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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. While
finding the network you will see the word checking,
Then Search Network in red on the screen. Once
you see 1X RTT / EVDO at the top right corner, you
are ready to move on.

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Setup on Camera:

1) Press the Menu button

2) Press the ► button repeatedly until the

NET tab is highlighted in yellow.

3) Press the ▼ arrow (3) times to highlight the

Edit Phone and press OK.

4) Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to add the first

phone number in the camera. Press OK to
save. Then select your personal cell phone
provider. (Figure 11) If you do not have

SPRINT, AT&T, US CELLULAR, T-MOBILE, or
VERIZON as your personal cell phone

provider, skip to page 15.

5) Under the Carrier Option, select the carrier

of your personal cell phone, or the carrier of
the phone to which you are sending your
pictures.

6) Enter the ten digit phone number you are

sending the pictures to starting with the
area code first.

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Figure 9

*Note: Make sure you do not enter a 1 before
the area code & phone number.

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OPTIONAL Adding Multiple Numbers:

7) Press the ► button to add the Second

Phone number. Press OK to save. Then
select the personal cell phone provider of
phone two.

*Note: You only need a minimum of one phone
number. The additional options are for your
convenience to send to two phones and/or
three email addresses, however it is
recommended to use a 30 second delay for
each email/phone number. This is the camera
recovery period.*

8) To enter emails into your camera, you must

use a computer (refer to the next page.)

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Figure 10

Figure 11

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 ▼ arrow to highlight the DOWNLOAD

TOOL and press OK. (Figures 10 & 11).

2) Turn the camera off by sliding the selector

switch to the OFF position

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Figure 12

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).

5) Double click on the COVERT setup application.

6) You will see a warning box like Figure 13 below.

Choose YES and the COVERT set-up program
will launch.

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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. (Figure 14).

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Figure 14

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”).

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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. Max Num: You can control the number of

photos that are sent to your device or e­mail every day. If you want to limit this, put
the maximum number of photos you want
the camera to send each day in the box. If
you want it to send unlimited photos, set
this value to 0 (zero). This sends a picture
every time the device is triggered.

c. Daily Report: This option only sends you

the last photo taken each day with a report
of all the other activity during the day.
Choose the time that you want each picture
sent.

d. OFF: choose this option if you do not want

the camera to send out the photos taken.

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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 2 different
phone numbers in the phone number field.
You will need to enter the area code only
with no spaces or dashes. Enter the phone
number that corresponds with the suffix of
your personal carrier.

For Full List:

(SEE PERSONAL CARRIER SUFFIX LIST-PAGE 59)

Email: Choose this option if you only want the

photos sent to chosen e-mail addresses. You may
enter up to 3 different e-mail addresses in the Email
field.
(SEE PERSONAL CARRIER SUFFIX LIST-PAGE 59)

b. Both: Choose this option if you want to

send the photos to your phone and email.

Covert recommends a 30 second trigger

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Figure 15

interval for each phone number or email
that is entered in the setup to allow the
camera to perform correctly.

10) Sender Email Set: This is the settings for

customers who are using the cameras in a
country other than the US, like Canada.

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 to the drive where the SD card is
located. To do this you will pick the button with

the 3 dots on it to the right of the path text bar.
This will allow you to choose the SD card from
your windows explorer. You must save this
information to the SD card for the set up to take
place once you put the SD card back into the
camera. (Figure 15).

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Figure 16

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.

14) Remove the SD card from your computer and

replace it in the camera.

15) Slide the SELECTOR switch to the SETUP

position, and wait 15-20 seconds to show
update success. Wait for the camera to go
through its set up process and find cellular
service. Press the MENU button.

16) Press the button that has the CAMERA symbol

on it (1) time to manually take a photo with the
camera. You will know that a photo has been

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Figure 17

Figure 18

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).

18) Press the ▼to highlight the SEND option and

press OK. (Figure 18)

19) The LCD screen will start to count up from step

1 to 10 with brief pauses between numbers.

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Figure 19

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.
*Note: Photos sent manually will not have the
rename or battery meter on the picture.*

Customizing the camera settings:

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. Press OK.

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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. Keep in

mind the higher the MP, the larger the file and the
faster your SD card can fill up.

PHOTO BURST: Your camera can take a 1, 2 or 3

shot burst every time the PIR is triggered to take a
photo. The camera will only send the first photo of
the photo burst to your phone or e-mail.

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.

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Figure 20

Video mode settings: (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.

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

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Figure 21

the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the VIDEO LENGTH
option. Press the ◄ or ►buttons repeatedly to
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.

PIR tab:

Press the ◄ or ► buttons repeatedly until only the
PIR tab is highlighted in yellow in the menu. Screen
should appear like Figure 21.

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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. In high
temperatures, the H(>80℉) setting might help
differentiate between the outside temps and the
body temps of the animal. In cold conditions, you

may find that the L(<10℉) option is best as the
camera can easily differentiate the outside temps
from the body temps of the subject. If you want to
turn off the PIR you would choose OFF.

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.

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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. Once you
have chosen your desired trigger interval, press the
OK button to save the setting.

NOTE: You need to have a 30 second trigger
interval. Your trigger interval needs to double for
every phone number and/or email address that you
enter in your NET setup. Example: If you enter
three phone numbers/email address then you need
to have at least a one and a half minute trigger
interval.

TIP: You can press and hold the ◄ or ► button to
speed through the settings rather than repeatedly
pressing the button.

TIME LAPSE: Press the ▼ and ▲ arrow to highlight
the Time-Lapse option. This option allows your

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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. 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. To turn the Time-Lapse option on,
use the ◄ and ► buttons to choose a time option.
5-60 seconds (in 5 second increments) 2-60 minutes
and 2-8 hours. Once you have chosen the time
option you want, press OK to save the setting. The
camera 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. The Code Black has a dual
start-stop option. Press the ▲ and ▼ buttons to
highlight the Start-Stop option. The default setting

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Figure 22

Figure 23

is OFF. Press the ► button to toggle the setting to
ON and press OK. See Fig 22 & 23 below.

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 ► button to navigate to the Stop settings
and repeat the process from above to set the Stop

time. You can press the ◄ and ► buttons to

navigate back through the settings if necessary.
Once you have the start-stop times set, press OK to
save the settings.

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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. You would have to repeat the steps for
setting up the wireless network to make changes to
these settings.

Note: In order to make changes to your setup, you
will have to insert your card back into your
computer.

INSTANT MODE: If you want the camera to send
you a set amount of pictures then you want the
camera settings to be turned on INSTANT MODE.
DAILY REPORT: The daily report function will only
send you the last picture of every day along with
how many pictures were taken that day.

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Figure 24

ACTIVATION: The activation function is not

necessary to use when first purchasing your camera
since the device comes preactivated on Verizon's
network. However, should your plan expire and
need to be renewed (EX: Next year's hunting
season) then you need to renew your plan from
Covert's website and then press OK on the
ACTIVATION tab. (Figure 24)

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Figure 25

Figure 26

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 25)

SETTING THE CLOCK: Scroll over to the SYS tab

using the ◄ and ► buttons and then press the ▼

button to highlight the Set Clock option. Press OK.
You will see the following screen. (Figure 26)

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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 ▲ and ▼ buttons.

Navigate down to the time using the ► button and
follow the same process as above to set the time.
Once you have the time set, press OK to save the
settings.

TIME STAMP: Press the ▼ button to highlight the
Time Stamp option. The default setting for the
Time Stamp option is ON. This puts the Time, Date,

Temp and moon phase at the bottom of the
camera. If you do not want the Time Stamp ON,
use the ► button to toggle to the OFF position.
Press OK to save the settings.

FLASH POWER: You can set the Flash Power
depending on your set up. If most of the subjects

are going to be inside 20’, use the LOW setting. If

you need extended night vision, choose the HIGH

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Figure 27

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. The default setting is OFF.
Make sure you write down your password or store

it in your phone so you don’t lose it. If you set this
option to ON, you will not be able to access your
camera without the password. This is a very
important security feature. To turn the password
ON, press the ► button to toggle to ON and press
OK. You will see the following screen: (Figure 27).

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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 [e-mail] 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.
Proof of purchase will be required.

RENAME: Press the ► button to turn the rename
to ON. Press OK. Enter your customized name for
the camera. (0-9, A-Z Only).

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,
however the camera may not continue to send
pictures once the SD card is full.

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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.

FORMAT: If you get into the field and forgot to
clear your SD card before you went out, you can
clear the contents of the card using the Format
option.

If you have a new SD card, you should always
format the card before you use it in the camera. To
format the SD card, press the ▼ button until the
Format option is highlighted. Press the OK button.
You will see a screen that has YES and NO on it, use
the ► button to navigate to YES and press OK.

Formatting the SD card:

Turn the camera onto the setup mode. Press the
menu button, then ►button 3 times to highlight
the SYS tab.

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Figure 29
Figure 28

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 28 & 29). Press the ◄ button to

highlight YES and press OK. Your SD card is now
formatted.

DEFAULT SET: The Default Set resets the camera to
factory settings. The network information will save
in the camera, (EX: Your phone number). If you
want to start clean and re-set all the settings to the
original factory default settings you will choose this
option. Press the ▼ button to highlight the Default
Set option. Press OK. Make sure 100% that you

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Figure 30

want to re-set all the settings to factory default as
you will have to start over with the process in re­doing 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. If you want to do this, make sure the
Selector switch is set to SETUP. Press the Play

button. You can use the ◄ and ► buttons to

toggle through the photos. If you see photos you
want to delete, show the image on the screen and
press the DEL button. This will delete the photo
that is showing on the screen. You will see the
screen below. Use the ► button to navigate to YES
and press OK. If you do not want to delete, press
the DEL button again and to go back. (Figure 30).

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AUXILIARY POWER: Your camera comes with an
Auxiliary power jack. If you want to hook up an
external 6V battery to power the camera, you can.
The jack necessary to make the connection is a
standard 4mm jack.

MINI USB: Your camera comes with 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. The USB will recognize the new
hardware and download the proper driver to view
the images or videos. The screen on the camera will
say Mass Storage.

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
optimal battery usage.

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Troubleshooting:

COMMON ERROR MESSAGES:

“LOG IN FAIL”

“SEND FAIL”

“NETWORK BUSY”

Reasons for error:

Login Fail:

1. The service in your area is insufficient to run the
camera.

2. You need to add money to your Verizon account.

Send Fail:

1. The parameters are not set correctly in the NET
Setup. Parameter error generally means it was not
saved to the correct path.

2. The camera does not have sufficient service to
send the picture.

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3. You need to add money to your Verizon account.

Network Busy:

1. The Verizon Network service provider is busy.

2. The camera does not have sufficient service to
send the picture.

3. Network busy can also mean there isn’t enough
money on your account with Verizon.

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.

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.

2) If you are still having problems, contact

customer service at 877-462-1799 or e-mail

[e-mail] If you e-mail or have

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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

2) SD card is corrupt

3) Batteries are low

Suggestions to remedy

1) Install new SD card

2) Replace batteries

Tricks and tips on field setup:

 For best results, mount the camera

approximately 3 feet off the ground facing

straight forward, as level as possible.

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 To enhance the flash, we recommend

positioning the camera in an area with a

backdrop to reflect the maximum amount of

light. For instance, place the camera 20-30’

from a field edge facing the woods. For the

inside of timber, positioning the camera facing a

thicket approximately 20-30’ away.

 Try to set the camera up so it’s not facing

directly into the sun either in the morning or

the evening when game movement is at its

peak.

 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.

 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.

 The FW version is reference to our engineers to

ensure a speedy and efficient warranty repair

should the need arise.

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Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty:

Covert Scouting Cameras warranties this product
for a period of one (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. 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 877­462-1799 or e-mail [e-mail].

** Proof of purchase required for replacement**

Covert also offers a second year warranty. Please
visit our website at
www.covertscoutingcameras.com for more
information.

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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.

[e-mail]

-toll free: 877-462-1799

Please explain to the technician what issues you

are having with your camera.

2. If you are asked to return your camera to

Covert Scouting Cameras, you will be

responsible for the cost of shipping to Covert

Scouting Cameras. In return, Covert will

provide fast and exceptional service as well as

incur the cost of shipping back to you. (Only

within the Continental United States.)

3. Please include the following information when

sending in your camera.

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-RA# on outside of package

-Return address

-Telephone and Email address

-Brief description of the problem

-Copy of proof of purchase

4. Please make sure all the accessories are

removed (i.e. SD Cards, batteries, solar panels

SIM cards, straps, ETC.) before shipping. All

accessories received by Covert Scouting

Cameras will NOT be returned.

5. This warranty only covers manufacturer’s

defects and does not cover damaged caused by

misuse or abuse of the product.

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.

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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. All
defective parts, assemblies, and products become
the property of Covert. Returns and claims will be
handled according to the current Covert Scouting
Cameras, Inc. procedure.

These warranties shall not apply to any defect,
failure or damage caused by improper use or
inadequate maintenance and care. Covert shall not
be obligated under these warranties to repair:

a. Damage resulting from attempts by

personnel other than Covert
representatives to install, repair or service

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the product unless directed by a Covert
representative.

b. Damage, malfunction or degradation of

performance resulting from improper use
or connection to incompatible equipment
or memory.

c. Damage, malfunction, or degradation of

performance caused by the use of non­Covert 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
effect of such modification or integration
increases the time or difficulty of servicing
the product or degrades performance or
reliability.

e. To perform user maintenance or cleaning or

to repair damage, malfunction.

f. Damage, malfunction or degradation of

performance resulting from use of the
product in an environment not meeting the

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operating specifications set forth in the user
manual.

g. Damage, malfunction or degradation of

performance resulting from failure to
properly prepare and transport the product
as prescribed in published product
materials.

h. Any failure to register the product warranty

within 10 days of purchase.

i. To replace items that have been refilled, are

used up, abused, misused, or tampered
with in any way.

j. To install replacement items that are not

considered customer replaceable.

k. To support software not supplied by Covert

l. 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
invoiced to the customer, at Covert’s then current

rates for parts, labor and shipping.

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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. COVERT’S

REPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, FOR
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS AND RELATED ITEMS IS SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE
CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THESE WARRANTIES.

Some states, provinces, and countries do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or exclusions or limitation
on the duration of implied warranties or conditions,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may have other rights that vary by state,
province, or country.

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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,
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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Code Black Set Up on a MAC:

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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” tab. Scroll down until “Download
Tool” appears. Press OK. Now turn the camera off,

eject the SD card and put into your Mac.

2. Go to http://www.codeweavers.com There you can

download a 14-day “trial” of “Crossover”.

3. Once you have installed “Crossover”—and the

program is launched—a dialogue box will appear

that gives them several “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.

6. Once you click on that—the same dialogue box

shown in your “instructions” diagrams in the

manual will appear—and simply follow the steps as
your manual outlines.

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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.

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Personal Carrier Suffix List

All Carrier
[e-mail]

Airfire Mobile
[e-mail]

Alaska Communications
[e-mail]

Alltel (Allied Wireless)
[e-mail]

Ameritech
[e-mail]

Assurance Wireless
[e-mail]

BellSouth
[e-mail]

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Bluegrass Cellular
DOES NOT SUPPORT SMS GATEWAYS

Bluesky Communications
[e-mail]

Boost Mobile
[e-mail]

BulkSMS.com
[e-mail]

C Beyond (All Page Wireless)
[e-mail]

Cellcom
[e-mail]

Cellular South
[e-mail]

Centennial Wireless
[e-mail]

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Chariton Valley Wireless
[e-mail]

Chat Mobility
[e-mail]

Cincinnati Bell
[e-mail] (SMS)
[e-mail] (MMS)

Cingular
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Cleartalk
[e-mail]

Consumer Cellular
[e-mail]

Cricket
[e-mail]

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C Spire Wireless
DOES NOT SUPPORT SMS GATEWAYS

DTC
[e-mail]

Edge Wireless
[e-mail]

Element Mobile
[e-mail]

Esendex
[e-mail]

General Communications Inc.
[e-mail]

Globalstar
[e-mail]

Golden State Cellular
[e-mail]

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Greatcall
[e-mail]

Hawaiian Telcom Wireless
[e-mail]

Helio
[e-mail]

Iridium
[e-mail]

i-wireless (T-Mobile)
[e-mail]

i-wireless (Sprint PCS)
[e-mail]

Kajeet
[e-mail]

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LongLines
[e-mail]

MetroPCS
[e-mail]

Nextech
[e-mail]

Page Plus Cellular
[e-mail]

Panacea Mobile
[e-mail]

Pioneer Cellular
[e-mail]

Pocket Wireless
[e-mail]
PC Telecom
[e-mail]

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Qwest Wireless
[e-mail]

Rogers Wireless
[e-mail]

RoutoMessaging
[e-mail]

Simple Mobile
[e-mail]

Southernlinc
[e-mail]

South Central Communications
[e-mail]

Straight Talk
DOES NOT SUPPORT SMS GATEWAYS

Solavei
[e-mail]

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Syringa Wireless
[e-mail]

Telus Mobility
[e-mail]

Ting
[e-mail]

TracFone
[e-mail]

Unicel
[e-mail]

Union Wireless
[e-mail]

USA Mobility
[e-mail]
Viaero
[e-mail]

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Voyager Mobile
[e-mail]

West Central Wireless
[e-mail]

XIT Communications
[e-mail]

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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 >0.65s
Weight Less than 1 Pound (without batteries)
Operation/Storage Tem. -20 - +60°C / -30 -

+70°C

Trigger Interval 0s – 60 min.
Time lapse

5-55 second (in 5 second increments)；
1-59 minutes (in 1 minute increments)；

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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 mA (<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, Verizon