Covert Scouting Cameras CA 3.0 User manual

Infrared Digital Scouting Camera
User’s Manual
Covert CA 3.0
For Model：Covert CA 3.0

Content1Instruction 1
1.1 General Description........................................................................................................1
1.2 Camera Body Interfaces.................................................................................................1
1.3 Program Remote Display...............................................................................................1
1.4 Supported Format...........................................................................................................2
2Cautions...................................................................................................................................3
3Quick Start Guide................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.1 Power Supply...................................................................................................................4
3.2 Insert the SD-card...........................................................................................................4
3.3 Powering On....................................................................................................................4
3.4 Enter into the TEST Mode.............................................................................................5
3.4.1 Customer Settings...................................................................................................5
3.4.2 Manual Capturing..................................................................................................5
3.4.3 View Images or Videos............................................................................................5
3.5 Power Off.........................................................................................................................5
4Advanced Operations .............................................................................................................6
4.1 Settings Menu..................................................................................................................6
4.1.1 Default Settings.......................................................................................................7
4.1.2 Set Camera Mode....................................................................................................7
4.1.3 Format SD-Card.....................................................................................................7
4.1.4 Set Video Size..........................................................................................................8
4.1.5 Set Date and Time...................................................................................................8
4.1.6 Set Continuous Capturing Number ......................................................................8
4.1.7 Set Video Length.....................................................................................................8
4.1.8 Set Triggering Interval Time.................................................................................9
4.1.9 Set PIR Sensitivity ..................................................................................................9
4.1.10 Set Date and Time Stamp.......................................................................................9
4.1.11 Set Timer .................................................................................................................9
4.1.12 Reset to Default Settings.........................................................................................9
4.1.13 View Image or Video ............................................................................................10
4.1.14 Delete Image or Video ..........................................................................................10
4.2 File Numbering .............................................................................................................10
4.3 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................................10
AppendixⅠ: Technical Specifications.........................................................................................11
AppendixⅡ: Parts List.................................................................................................................12

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1Instruction
1.1 General Description
The Covert CA 3.0 camera 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 3M
pixels) or records video clips (VGA) according to default settings or preset customer
settings.
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).
It is resistant against water and snow for outside uses. Furthermore, the camera
can be used as a portable digital camera. Pictures or videos can be taken manually by
pressing OK on the control in TEST mode (The remote needs to be connected).
1.2 Camera Body Interfaces
The camera has the following I/O interfaces: USB connector, SD-card slot, TV
output and external DC power connector.
On the bottom of the camera, there is a clasp for a padlock to secure the SD card
and controls. 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.
1.3 Program Remote Display

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When the camera is turned on (the power switch is slid to the ON position), the
setup information will be displayed in the monitor.
1.4 Supported Format
Item
Format
Image
JPG
Video
AVI
File format
FAT32
Here are some important notices. The file system format is not a concern of the
camera unless you have problems with reading the SD-card with other devices. If this
happens, please format the SD-card in the camera or in a computer and then reinsert
the card into your camera.
9.Available space
10. Number of images
7. Date (M:D:Y)
3. Image size
5. Battery level
2. Image mode
1. Time Stamp
4. SD card
8. Time (H:M:S)
6. Video mode

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2Cautions
★The working voltage of the camera is 6V. The camera is supplied by four 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.
★The camera will be in USB mode when connected to the USB port of a computer.
In this case, the SD-card functions as a removable disk.
★In the TEST mode (insert the control into the USB interface then switch the
camera at ON position), 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 to
work with the control.
★Please ensure sufficient power when having a firmware upgrade, otherwise the
upgrade process could be interrupted. If any fault occurs after an improper
upgrading process, the camera may stop functioning properly.

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3Quick Start Guide
3.1 Power Supply
To supply power for the camera, four size AA batteries are needed.
Open the bottom cover. Confirm that the power switch is in the OFF position.
Install the fully charged batteries into the slot according the polarities sign shown
below. The following batteries with 1.5V output can be used:
1. High-density and high-performance alkaline batteries (Recommended)
2. Rechargeable alkaline batteries
3. Rechargeable NiMH batteries
There are two battery slots.
When in low-battery state, camera will be automatically shut down after two
indication sounds. Please change the batteries at this time.
3.2 Insert the SD-card
Open the bottom cover. Insert a SD-card into the card slot with unmarked side
facing up. Please note that the SD-card can only be inserted in one direction. Make
sure that the write-protect switch of the SD-card is on the “write” position (not the
locked position), otherwise the camera will not function properly.
3.3 Powering On
Before switching on, please pay attention to the following:
1. Avoid temperature and motion disturbances in front of the camera such as a
large leaf, curtain, air-conditioner, air outlet of the chimney and other heat
sources to prevent the camera from false triggers.
2. The height from the ground for placing the camera should vary with the
object size and range you are wishing to monitor. In general, three to six feet
is preferred.
Slide the power switch to the ON position to power on the camera and enter into
the ON mode.

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After switching the camera on, the motion indication LED (red) light will blink
for about 10s. The 10s is a buffering time before automatically capturing photos or
videos. This gives the operator time for closing and locking the bottom cover,
adjusting the camera on a tree, and walking away.
In TEST mode, it requires a connection to the remote; then you can further
customize your settings. When the user completes the settings, it is required to unplug
the remote to enter into normal use. That is, if the program remote is still
connected with the camera, the camera will not work. The camera (the remote
must be unplugged when in ON mode) will take pictures or videos automatically
according to the default settings or preset customer settings.
3.4 Enter into the TEST Mode
Connect the program remote, then switch to the ON position and enter into the
TEST mode. There are three functions in TEST mode: Customer settings, manual
capture, and preview. The program remote is needed in this mode.
3.4.1 Customer Settings
Press MENU on the remote to enter into the menu settings. The camera can be
manually customized which will be displayed on the LCD screen on the camera or on
the external TV monitor. The detailed operations will be described in the “Advanced
Operations”chapter.
3.4.2 Manual Capturing
The TV-in connector should be unconnected, and then press the SHOT button to
manually capture photos or record videos. Also, press the SHOT key to end the
manual capturing of the video.
3.4.3 View Images or Videos
To view an image or video, use a TV or computer monitor which connects to
the camera with a TV cable.
Press OK to view the images. The most recent image will be shown in the LCD
screen on the TV monitor. Press UP to view the previous image and press DOWN for
the next.
The detailed operations like deleting images or videos will be described in
“Advanced Operations”chapter.
3.5 Power Off
Switch the camera to the OFF position to power off the camera. Please note that
even in the OFF mode, the camera still consumes a certain amount of power.
Therefore, please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for a long period
of time.

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4Advanced Operations
From the basic operations previewed in the previous chapter, we know that the
camera has three basic operation modes:
1. OFF mode: Power switch is at the OFF position.
2. ON mode: Power switch is at the ON position.
3. TEST mode: Power switch is at the ON position and the remote needs to be
connected.
In the above three modes, the OFF mode is the specified safe mode when
replacing the SD-card or batteries and transporting the camera.
This chapter explains the advanced operations for customizing the camera
settings. The settings can only be customized in TEST mode with the use of the
remote.
4.1 Settings Menu
To view the camera settings menu, press MENU in the TEST mode (Power switch
is in the ON position and the remote needs to be connected). The settings menu will be
shown on the LCD on the camera or the external TV monitor (only when the camera
is connected to a TV).
Setting Items
Description
Camera Mode
Choose capturing images or recording videos.
Format
Format the SD-card. All images and videos in the SD-card will be
deleted.
Video Size
Choose the video size, e.g. 640×480 (VGA).
Set Clock
Set camera date and time.
Capture Number
Choose the amount of shots with each trigger.
Video Length
Choose duration of recording video.
Interval
Choose how long the camera will stop functioning after each
triggering. The camera’s PIR will be disabled during this interval.
Sense Level
Choose sensitivity of the PIR. The camera PIR is strongly related
to the temperature. On high, the camera will trigger more easily.
Therefore we recommend the High setting for temperatures
exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Use the Low setting for
temperatures below 35 degrees Fahrenheit to reduce false triggers.
For normal use of the camera, the Normal mode is recommended
and is the default setting.
Time Stamp
Date and time of capturing can be imprinted on an image or video.
Timer Switch
The camera can be set to only record/capture at a certain time of
the day when set to On. The rest of the time the camera will be
shut off and will not record any triggers set off by movement. This
function can be set to Off and will function to the interval settings.
Default Set
Restore all customer settings to default values.

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4.1.1 Default Settings
Default settings are listed below:
Setting Items
Default
Options
Submenu
Camera Mode
Image
Video
Format
Enter
Yes, No
Video Size
640×480
320×240
Set Clock
Enter
Adjust Clock
Capture Number
1 Photo
2 Photo, 3 Photo
Video Length
Avi 10
seconds
Avi 1–60 seconds
Interval
1 Minute
0–59 seconds, 1-60
minutes
Sense Level
Normal
High, Low
Time Stamp
On
Off
Timer Switch
Off
On
Start, Stop (00:00 –
23:59)
Default Set
4.1.2 Set Camera Mode
There are two ways to set the camera mode: 1. Via shortcut key; 2. Via setting
menu.
1. Shortcut key: Press UP to set the camera mode as Video or press DOWN to set
camera mode as Image in info display of TEST mode.
2. Setting menu: The following shows how to set camera mode to Video, provided
that the previous option is Image:
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Mode.
c) Press RIGHT to select Video.
d) Press OK to save the current setting and the option will be un-highlighted.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.3 Format SD-Card
The system will delete all images or videos stored in the SD-card after formatting,
make sure that you have made a backup of important data.
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Format.
c) Press OK to choose Enter to enter into submenu.
d) Press RIGHT to select Yes. Yes will be highlighted.

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e) Press OK to start formatting the SD-card. During formatting, the display
screen will show a message “Formatting…” as below.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.4 Set Video Size
The following shows how to set video size as 320×240 provided that the previous
option is at 640×480:
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Video Size.
c) Press RIGHT to select 320×240.
d) Press OK to save the current setting and the option will be un-highlighted.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.5 Set Date and Time
The date format is month/day/year, the time format is hour: minute: second.
The valid value for year is between 2006 and 2031. Provided that the date and time
are needed to be set to November 15th, 2007 at 10:30, the steps are as following:
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Set Clock.
c) Press OK to enter into submenu.
d) Press RIGHT to select item, press UP or DOWN to change the value.
e) Press OK to save all current setting and return to info display.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.6 Set Continuous Capturing Number
The following shows how to set continuous capture number to 3 Images provided
that the previous option is 1 Image:
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Capture Number.
c) Press RIGHT to select 3 Images.
d) Press OK to save the current setting and the option will be un-highlighted.
Press MENU to cancel setting and return to info display.
4.1.7 Set Video Length
Press RIGHT to decreases or increases the value by 1 second.
The following shows how to set video length to 5 Seconds provided that the
previous value is 1 Seconds:
a) Press MENU to display the setting menu.
b) Press UP or DOWN to select Video Length.
c) Press RIGHT to increase to 5 Seconds.
d) Press OK to save the current setting and the option will be un-highlighted.