Page 1 Blackhawk(UM565-3GV) Instruction Manual
Table of Contents Camera Button Control Diagram: ............................ 4 Understanding main screen info:............................. 5 Installing the batteries: ............................................ 6 Page 2 Setting the camera mode: ..................................... 25 Camera mode settings: .......................................... 26 Video mode settings: (Figure 20). ......................... 27 SYS tab:...................................................................
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Camera Button Control Diagram: Antenna Color LCD SIM card slot Menu Figure 1 Select/OK Delete Play Navigation arrows IMEI Number Page 4 Selector switch Aux battery jack USB SD card slot
Understanding main screen info: Camera Mode / Video Mode Icon Megapixels Chosen Provider Name Cellular service indicator # of photos taken # of megabytes remaining on card Page Battery life indicator 5 Figure 2
Installing the batteries: Your camera 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. DISCLAIMER: Do not use external power source (Example: Solar Panel) with non-rechargeable AA battery installed in camera.
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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. See Figures 4 & 5. Figure 4 Figure 5 Page To remove the SIM card, simply press in on the card until it clicks and then release it. 8 Press the card in securely, until it clicks in place.
Installing the SD card: Figure 7 Page 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. 9 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.
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): Page 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.
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. Page 11 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 AT&T at the top right corner, you are ready to move on.
Setup on Camera: 4) 5) 6) Page 3) 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. 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 17.
*Note: Make sure you do not enter a 1 before the area code & phone number.
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. 8) Press the ► button to add the Third Phone number. Press OK to save. Then select the personal cell phone provider of phone three. 9) Press the ► button to add the Fourth Phone number. Press OK to save. Then select the personal cell phone provider. use a computer (refer to the next page.
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. Figure 11 Page Figure 10 15 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 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 5) Double click on the GSMSETUP and then double click on the UOV Setup application.
6) You will see a warning box like Figure 13 below. Choose YES and the UOV set-up program will launch. Figure 13 Page 17 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).
Page *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 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. 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.
Page C-Spire Example: For Example, if your personal carrier is with C Spire Wireless, then in order to receive text messages to your phone, you will click send to e-mail and then enter your personal ten digit phone number @cspire.com. Do not use a 1 before the phone number. Ex: number@cspire1.com Ex: 2705555555@cspire1.com 20 This will make the camera perform like a traditional trail camera. 8) Rename: Customize the name of your camera. 9) Send to: a.
Page c. Both: Choose this option if you want to send the photos to your phone and email. 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. 21 b. Email: Choose this option if you only want the photos sent to chosen e-mail addresses. You may enter up to 4 different e-mail addresses in the Email field.
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. 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. This will allow you to choose the SD card from your windows explorer.
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. Page 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.
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). Figure 17 18) Press the ▼to highlight the SEND option and press OK.
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. *Note: Photos sent manually will not have the rename or battery meter on the picture.* Customizing the camera settings: 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.
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. 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.
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 Page 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. 27 VIDEO SIZE: You can choose from VGA or QVGA video options.
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. 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.
Page 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. Normal option is for weather between 10°F-80°F. In high temperatures, temperatures that are higher than 80°F, the HIGH setting might help differentiate between the outside temps and the body temps of the animal.
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. 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 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.
phone numbers/email address then you need to have a three minute trigger interval. Page TIME LAPSE: Press the ▼ and ▲ 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. If you have the PIR set to LOW, NORMAL, or HIGH, the camera will also take photos when the PIR is triggered.
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 camera has a dual startstop option. Press the ▲ and ▼ 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 Fig 22 & 23 below. Once you press OK you will see the screen in Fig. 24.
(military time) and press the ► button to change to minutes and use the ▲ and ▼ to set the minutes. Page 33 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.
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.
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 Page Figure 25 35 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.
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. Page FLASH RANGE: You can set the Flash Range depending on your set up.
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. 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.
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. Proof of purchase will be required. Page OVER WRITE: The Over Write function will save new photos over the old photos on your SD card if it becomes full.
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.
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. 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.
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 redoing all the settings. FW Version is for manufacturer’s use only. Viewing photos on the color display: Page Figure 29 41 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.
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. Page 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.
Troubleshooting: COMMON ERROR MESSAGES: “LOG IN FAIL” “SEND FAIL” “NETWORK BUSY” Reasons for error: Page 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. 43 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.
3. You need to add money to your AT&T account. Network Busy: 1. The AT&T 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 AT&T. Page 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.
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 • For best results, mount the camera approximately 3 feet off the ground facing straight forward, as level as possible.
• • • 46 • 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.
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.
Covert Warranty Policy and Procedure: To receive repair or replacement by Covert Scouting Cameras one year warranty, we ask you to do the following: Page 1. E-mail or call our customer service department. -support@dlccovert.com -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.
-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.
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.
d. e. f. 51 c. Page b. the product unless directed by a Covert representative. Damage, malfunction or degradation of performance resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment or memory. 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.
Page 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. 52 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.
Page 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.
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, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER COVERT OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Page 55 Set Up on a MAC:
Page 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.
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.
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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 Page Cellular South number@csouth1.com 59 Cellcom number@cellcom.quiktxt.
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Appendix One: Page Picture Resolution 12MP Lens F/NO=3.0 FOV (Field of View)=52° Network CDMA 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; (HD version: 1.0s) Weight Less than 1 Pound (without batteries) Operation/Storage Tem. -20 - +60°C / -30 +70°C Trigger Interval 0s – 60 min.
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 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.
FCC Statement Page This device complies with Part 15 of 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, incl uding interference that may cause undesired operation. 69 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules.
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 this equipment. Page 70 Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF exposure warning statements: Page 71 The transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and any part of your body.
