Covert MPE6 User manual

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2016 MPE6
Covert Scouting Camera
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Button Function Diagram......................................... 2
Introduction ............................................................. 5
Installing the Batteries ............................................. 5
Installing the SD Card............................................... 6
Programming the Camera…………………………………..6-9
Formatting the SD Card…………...............................10
Taking a test photo…………………………………………11-12
Tricks and Tips on Field Setup................................ 14
Troubleshooting:.................................................... 16
Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty:...................... 17
Covert Warranty Policy and Procedure: ................ 18
Covert International Warranty ................................... 19

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What You Will Need To Setup
the Camera:
-Minimum of 4 AA Batteries
-(1) 4GB SD Card (Up to 32GB)
Quick Setup:
1. Install batteries and SD card.
2. Turn camera onto setup.
3. Under the SYS tab, set the time and date.
4. Turn the camera on. (The screen will go
black for “power saver” mode.)

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Button Function Diagram
Function table
Digital read out
Selector
switch
Navigation
arrows/test
photo
OK-Save
settings
Menu
Aux.
Power
Mini
USB
SD card
slot
Figure 1

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the 2016 MPE6
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
Installing the Batteries
Your MPE6 can function on 4AA batteries. For
improved battery life, use 8-AA batteries. Using
Lithium AA batteries can extend the battery life
significantly.
Install the batteries by sliding the top battery into
the sleeve first, 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.

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Installing the SD Card
Before you can turn on the camera, you will need to
install a Covert SD card in the bottom of the
camera. (Or any SD Card). See Figure 1 below 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 16GB. You must have the SD card in the
camera to be able to turn the camera on to set up
mode and proceed with choosing your settings.
Figure 1

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Programming the Camera
Slide the selector switch to the SETUP position. You
will see the digital display light up with a 3 digit
number on it. This is how many photos are on the
SD card. (Figure 2).
Press the menu button and the digital read out will
have A-H on the screen. (Figure 3).
Figure 2

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Choosing the Camera Settings
Your MPE6 has a fixed MP rating of 6MP. You can
choose from 4 different preset camera options.
See Table 1 to explain the settings.
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Figure 3

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Option
# of
Photos
Timer
Interval
Camera
Mode
A
2
30 sec
Picture
B
2
1 min
Picture
C
3
5 mines
Picture
D
0
10 sec
Video
Table 1
IMPORTANT NOTE: Use caution when getting close
to the number because if you accidently pass the
setting you want, you have to keep pressing the ▼
button all the way through
Setting Date and Time: After you have selected
your camera settings, press the ▼ button until you
see “E” on the display. Press “OK”. You will see
“01” flashing. Press the ▼button repeatedly until
you get the correct month number 1-12, (January –
December).
Once you have the month set, press the ►button
to set the date. Again you will see a blinking
number. Press the ▼button repeatedly until you
reach the proper day.

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Press the ►button again to move to the Year
setting. Again, press the ▼arrow repeatedly until
you reach the correct year.
Press the ►button again to set the hour. H01 will
be flashing. Press the ▼button repeatedly until
you see the correct hour. Press OK to save. Press
the ►button again to set the minutes. M01 will be
flashing. Press the ▼button repeatedly until you
see the correct minute. Press OK to save. Press the
►button again to set the seconds. S01 will be
flashing. Press the ▼button repeatedly until you
see the correct seconds.
The hours are in Military Time only (0-24).
To choose a camera setting you will need to be in
the SETUP-MENU mode. Press the ▼button until
you see the following on the Digital readout. (Fig.4)

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You will see A,b,C,d,E or F. A, b C and d are your
camera settings as shown on Table 1. (Page 8)
Press the ▼button until you see the setting you
choose. Either A, b, C or D. Press “OK”. You will
then see the letter you choose followed by –H.
(Example: b-H). This means you have selected b (2
pictures every 1 minute).
Figure 4

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Formatting the SD card:
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.
To format the SD card you will need to be in the
SETUP/MENU area and will need to press the ▼
button until you see letter F. (Fig. 5) Press OK and
the camera will Format the SD card. You will then
see a 000 on the digital readout.
Figure 5

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Taking a Test Photo:
You may want to use the scouting camera as a
standalone camera. If you want to do a test photo
do the following. In SETUP mode, press the ►
button and the camera will snap a photo of
whatever it is looking at.
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 can use 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. If the image files don’t
automatically open, you will need to open it using

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Windows Explorer to locate the camera. It will
appear as a removable disk.
Checking Your Battery Level:
When in set up mode if you press the ▼(down
arrow) it will show b-3 or b-2 or b-1 or b-0, which is
your battery level indicator.
Tricks and tips on field setup
For best results, mount the camera
approximately 4 feet off the ground facing
straight forward as level as possible.
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.

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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.
www.covertscoutingcameras.com

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Troubleshooting:
ISSUE: Camera will not turn on.
POSSIBLE PROBLEM:
No SD card in the card slot
Corrupt SD card
Batteries are too low to power up camera
POSSIBLE SOLUTION:
Insert SD card in card slot
Try a different SD card
Install fresh batteries
If you are still having problems with your MPE6
after checking the above potential causes and
solutions please either check out our website at
www.covertscoutingcameras.com or contact
customer service at 877-462-1799 or e-mail us at
[e-mail]

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact Covert Support for
troubleshooting prior to contacting the retail store
from which you purchased the product. We will be
happy to take care of you!
Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty:
Covert Scouting Cameras warranties this product
for a period of two years 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 877-462-1799
or e-mail us at [e-mail]. Proof of
purchase will be required for replacement.

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Covert Warranty Policy and Procedure:
To receive repair or replacement by Covert Scouting
Cameras two 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.
-RA# on outside of package

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-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 manufactures’
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.
3. Covert is not responsible for lost or damaged
products incurred during the shipping process.

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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 equivalent, to new parts,
assemblies or products for equal or improved
quality. All defective parts, assemblies, and
products became the property of Covert. Return
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
improper or inadequate maintenance and care.
Covert shall not be obligated under these
warranties:
a. To repair damage resulting from attempts
by personnel other than Covert
representatives to install, repair or service
the product unless directed by a Covert
representative.