Covert Black Select User manual

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Code Black Select
Covert Scouting Camera Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide .......................................................5
What You Will Need to Setup the Camera:.................6
Installing the Batteries ...........................................6
Installing the SD Card .............................................6
Quick Set Up...........................................................7
Button and Front Case Diagram..................................8
Button and Switch Function .......................................9
Understanding the Main Screen Info........................12
Menu Screens...........................................................13
Screen 1 - NET ..................................................13
Screen 2 - CAM.................................................15
Screen 3 - PIR ...................................................16
Screen 4 - SYS...................................................18
Tricks and Tips/Troubleshooting ..............................20
Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty..........................22

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Code Black
Select 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
COVERT SCOUTING CAMERAS
1451 Bowling Green Rd.
Russellville, KY 42276
Technical Support
www.feradyne.com/contact
Customer Service
Phone: [phone]

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Downloading the Mobile App
Search “Covert Wireless” in your Google Play Store or
Apple App Store.
Accessing the Web Portal:
Open your web browser to:
www.covert-wireless.com
Accessing the Billing Site:
Open your web browser to: https://secure.covert-
wireless.com

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Quick Start Guide
1. Install a minimum of 4 AA batteries and up to a
32GB SD card.
2. Install either the AT&T or Verizon SIM card.
3. Find the QR code on the first page of the menu
under “QR Code”.
4. Scan the QR code with your smart phone camera
5. This will take you to https://secure.covert-
wireless.com
a. Either Log In to your account, or create
an account
b. Once logged in, you will see your camera
information populated in the proper
fields
6. Select which plan you would like to add the camera
to.
To Manually Enter Camera Information
1. Open you web browser to https://secure.covert-
wireless.com
2. Select the type of plan you would like to add
3. Enter the IMEI and ICCID information that can be
found in the camera menu.
4. Follow the prompts to select your rate plan, enter
your personal/billing information and complete
your purchase.

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What You Will Need to Setup the Camera:
-12 AA Batteries
-1 16GB SD card (Up to 32GB)
Installing the Batteries
The Code Black Select functions on 12 AA batteries. To
install, click the eject button, slide the battery tray out
of the bottom of the unit, and slide each battery into
its appropriate slot. Make sure to pay attention to the
positive and negative terminal directions which are
molded into the front of the battery sleeve.
Installing the SD Card
Prior to powering up the camera, install a Covert SD
card into the slot on the right side of the camera. Push
the card in until it clicks, then release. To remove,
repeat that process, the card will pop out enough to
remove. You can use any size SD card up to 32GB.
Please see page 6 for instructions for formatting your
SD card.

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Quick Set Up
1. Install batteries and SD card
2. Install either your AT&T or Verizon SIM card
and register the camera to your account. (See
page 3)
3. Switch the camera to SETUP
4. Press Menu, and select your desired settings
5. Mount the camera
6. Switch the camera to ON. There will be a 5
second countdown followed by a blank screen

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Button and Front Case Diagram
Three Position
ON/OFF Switch
Menu Button
Arrow and OK Buttons
Set-Up Screen
Battery Tray Eject Button
PIR Sensor

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Button and Switch Function
ON/OFF Three Position Switch
•OFF Position – The unit will remain OFF as
long as the switch is in this position.
•SETUP Position – When in the SETUP position,
you will be able to view the home screen and
access the menu to change your settings.
•ON Position – When the switch is in this
position, the camera will be on and
functioning in the settings that you have
chosen.
oWhen going from OFF directly to ON,
you will briefly see the Covert logo,
followed by a 5 second countdown
and screen will go black, it is
supposed to do this.
oWhen going from SETUP to ON, you
will see a 5 second countdown
followed by the screen going black, it
is supposed to do this.

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Button Functions
•Arrow Keys – You will use these keys to scroll
through the menu, change the settings for
your camera, and take a photo or video.
oTake Image –to take an image using
the arrow keys, simply press the right
arrow key and your camera will take
a picture.
oTake Video – when in video mode,
click the right arrow key and your
camera will being to take a video click
the right arrow key again to end the
video.
•OK Button – You can find the OK button
below your arrow keys. You will use this
button to select your preferred settings for
your camera and view the images stored on
your SD card.
oTo View Images –click the OK
button 1 time while in the main
screen. Click it again to go back to
the main screen.

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•Menu Button – The menu button, located
above the arrow keys, is used to access your
camera settings, and delete images stored on
your SD card.
oTo Delete –after clicking OK to view
your images, click Menu, and it will
give you the option to delete that
image.
oTo Manually Send – after clicking
OK to view your images, click Menu,
and you will have the option to send
that image to the sever.

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Understanding the Main Screen Info
When you go to set up your camera you will come to
the main screen (pictured below) before you head into
your settings.
Battery Life
Megapixel &
Video Setting
Cell
Reception
Date & Time
SD Card Storage

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Menu Screens
The menu screen is divided into four screens, which
you can switch between at the top of the screen with
the left or right arrow keys.
Screen 1: Net
Send Mode
-On – when on, your camera will transmit
images and videos to the app.
oIf you select on, you will be prompted
to select your maximum image
transfers for each day.
oOptions are: 1-99, Unlimited (up to
your plans image count)
-Off – When off, your camera will continue to
take images and videos, but they will not
transmit to the app.
Remote Control – controls the delay at which images
and commands are sent to the app.
-Options are Realtime, 0.5 hours, 1-4 hours,
and 6, 12, or 24 hours.

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Upload Setting
-Tells your camera to upload the settings
changes you have made on the camera in real-
time to the app.
Download Setting
-Tells your camera to download the settings
changes you have made on the server in real-
time to the camera.
4G Info
-Here you can find the camera’s IMEI, ICCID,
and APN information.
QR Code
-Scan the QR code on the screen to register
your camera.
FW Update
-Tells your camera to download and
update the latest firmware from the
server in real-time.

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Screen 2: CAM
Camera Mode
-Photo – Camera will take still images when
triggered
-Video – Camera will take videos when
triggered
-Photo & Video – Camera will take both still
images and videos when triggered
Custom Settings
Photo Size – Set the megapixels to your preferred
setting (5, 8, 16, 20, 24, 30)
Photo Flash Power – Set your desired flash power
(Low, Middle, High)
Photo Burst – Set the number of images you would like
taken each time the camera is triggered (1-3)
Video Size – Set the video quality to your preferred
setting (WVGA, 720P, 1080P, 2.7K, 4K). Your camera
will transmit up to 720p HD video. 1080p, 2.7K and 4K
will be saved to the SD card.

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Video Length – Set the length of video you would like
taken each time the camera is triggered (5-60s)
Video Flash Power – Set your desired video flash power
(Low, Middle, High)
Screen 3: PIR
Trigger Mode
-PIR Trigger – Each time movement and heat
are detected, the camera will take an image
-Time lapse – By setting your time lapse
interval you are choosing the interval for
which your camera will take a picture.
-Both – If both is selected, your camera will
take an image each time movement is
detected, as well as, at each interval of the
timelapse

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PIR Sensitivity
-Set the sensitivity of you PIR sensor. Options
are low and high.
-Low: The camera will only trigger from major
movements
-High: The camera will take pictures whenever
movement is detected.
PIR Interval
-Your PIR interval can be set between 0 and 1
hour. Your interval is adjusted in 5 second, 1-
minute (from 1-5 minutes) and 5-minute
(from 5-60 minutes) intervals. This controls
how often a picture is taken if continuous
motion is detected
Time lapse
-By setting your time lapse interval you are
choosing the interval for which your camera
will take a picture.
-EX. If you select 2 Min, your camera will take
an image every 2 minutes.

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Work-Time 1-4
-You can set the time range and day of the
week in which you would like your camera to
function.
-When a work period is set, the camera will not
take images outside of the set work time.
-You can set up to 4 separate work times for
your camera
Screen 4: SYS
Set Clock – Choose the order in which your date will be
displayed (DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, or
YYYY/MM/DD), set the date, and set your local time.
Language – Choose your desired language. Default is
English.
Password – You can set a 4-digit password that will
need to be entered each time your camera is turned
on. Once the password is entered, you will see the
main screen.

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Rename – You can give your camera an 8-character
name.
Overwrite – When turned on, your camera will delete
the oldest image stored on the SD card when the
camera runs out of storage.
Format - Formatting your SD card clears everything off
the card. (It will delete any pictures that are stored on
the card!) We recommend formatting your SD card
every time before using your camera. Even if you have
a new SD card, you should always format the card
before you use it in the camera. To format, simply
select yes and press okay. Your screen will say “Please
Wait”, and then flash back to the menu screen. Once
you see the menu, your card has been formatted.
Default – When you default the camera, it will take the
unit back to its factory settings.
Software Version – here is where you will find the
current firmware version that is on your camera.

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Tricks and Tips/Troubleshooting
-For best results, mount the camera
approximately three (3) feet off the ground
facing straight forward as level as possible. Be
sure to adjust for uneven terrain.
-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 the field edge facing the woods. For the
inside of timber, positioning the camera facing
a thicket approximately 20-30’ away.
-Clear brush away from the front of the camera
to avoid false movement triggers.
-Try to set the camera up facing North or South
to avoid overexposure from the sun in the
morning or the evening when game
movement is at its peak.
-Use one of the Covert mounting systems to
mount the camera up higher pointing down
on them for a better look. You can find our
line of mounting systems at:
www.covertscoutingcameras.com.