Covert NBF30 User manual

NBF30
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
1 General Description..........................................3
2 Camera Overview..........................................3-4
2.1 Installing batteries ..................................5
2.2 Installing SD card...................................5
2.3 Power switch and buttons.......................6
2.4 Setting map.............................................7
3 Other operations .............................................10
3.1 Viewing album......................................10
3.2 Manually taking photos or video.......... 11
3.3 Firmware Update……………………….……12
3.4 Tricks and Tips/Troubleshooting....………….13
3.5 Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty…………14
3.6 Covert Warranty Policy and Procedure………15
3.7 Covert International Warranty Procedure……16
Appendix 1: Technical Specifications...............21

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1General Description
Congratulations on your purchase of your NBF30 Covert
Scouting Camera. NBF30 is a powerful and reliable
high-performance scouting camera.
Features:
⚫30MP invisible IR camera;
⚫0.22s trigger speed;
⚫HD resolution: 720P/1080P
⚫NO Glow black LEDs
⚫2.4’Color screen
⚫SD card overwrite feature
2Camera Overview

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1.IR Flash LEDs 2. Light Sensor 3. MIC
4. PIR Sensor 5. Lens
6. LCD 7. Keyboard 8. Switch 9. Batteries
10. 6V Jack 11. USB 12. SD Slot 13. Standard
Tripod Mount

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2.1 Installing batteries
This camera can function on 8 AA batteries. Negative
battery terminal always contacts the spring. To ensure
maximum performance of the camera and prevent
battery leakage, we recommend using new batteries.
Note:
⚫Do not mix different types of batteries
⚫Do not mix the old and new batteries
⚫Recommend high-density and high-performance
batteries, such as Alkaline or Lithium batteries.
⚫Remove batteries when not in use to prevent
leakage!
2.2 Installing SD card
Always ensure that the camera is turned off before
inserting a SD card. Insert a SD card (up to 32G) into
the SD card slot with the label side facing upwards.

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2.3 Power switch and buttons
Buttons Instruction
OFF: Power off（Please remove batteries
when not in use）;
SETUP: Setting the CAM;
ON: Working mode (the screen off).
MENU
1. Enter to settings page.
2. Exit the settings page.
3. Enter album operation page.
4. Exit album operation page.
5. Stop the video and return to beginning.
OK
1. Enter to album.
2. Enlarge photo.
3. Play the video.
4. Pause the video.
5. Save settings.
▲
1. The cursor moves up.
2. Previous photo.
3. Menu Value Increase.
▼
1. The cursor moves down.
2. Next photo.

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3. Menu Value Decrease.
◄
1.Left selection
SHOT▼
1. In main screen, press ► to take photo
or video manually. (Click again to stop
the video.)
2. Right selection.
3. Adjust the speed of video playing.
2.4 Setting map
MODE
Camera Mode
Photo/Video/Photo+Video
PIR Interval
Off
On
00 min 05 sec- 59 min 59 sec
Time Lapse
Off
On
00 H 03 M 00 S- 23 H 59 M 59 S
PIR Sensitivity
Low/Normal/High
Flash Power
High/Low
Work Time
Off/On
PIR Interval：Allows you to customize how often the
camera can be allowed to take a photo. This prevents the

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card from filling up with too many redundant images.
Time Lapse：When choosing time lapse, the camera
takes photos or videos even when it is not triggered by
heat or motion. It’s useful for constant monitoring of an
area.
Work Time: If you only want your camera to be on
during part of the day each day you can set the Work
Time function. There are 2 groups of Work Time for
each setting.
PHOTO SETTINGS
Photo Size
2/5/8/18/30 MP
Photo Burst
1-10
Shutter Speed
1/15 Higher Flash Power
1/20 Default Setting
1/30 Reduces Motion Blur
Photo Burst：Your camera can take a 1-10 shot burst
every time the PIR is triggered to take a photo.
VIDEO SETTINGS
Video Size
720P/1080P
Video Length
10s-60s
Volume Rec
Off/On
Smart Video
Off/On

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Smart Video: This feature will allow a daytime video
clip to keep recording as long as the camera detects
movement during filming. If the subject stands still in
front of the camera and the camera does not detect
movement, the camera will end the video clip at the
designated time chosen in the setup menu.
SYSTEM
Set Clock
YY / MM / DD
HH : MM
Time Format
12 HOUR
24 HOUR
Camera Name
Rename Option
Time Stamp
Off/On
Password
Off
On
Password：0 0 0 0
Auto PowerOff
Off/3m/5m/10m
Language
English
SD overwrite
Off/On
Format SD card
No/YES
Default
No/YES
System
FW Update
FW Version

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Camera Name: Camera can be renamed with a max of
13 characters.
Password：Make sure you write down your password or
save it to your mobile phone so you can access your
camera if you ever forget your password.
3Other operations
3.1 Viewing album
Make sure the Selector switch is set to SETUP. Press
the OK button to enter album. You can use the ▲ and ▼
buttons to toggle through the photos and videos. Long
press ▲ and ▼buttons can toggle through photos and
videos fast.
In photo screen, press the OK button to enlarge photo
and press MENU to exit photo enlarging.
In the video screen, press OK button to play the video,
use the ► button to adjust the speed of video playing,
use the ◄button to reverse playing the video，press
OK button again to stop the video. Or you can press
MENU button to exit video playing.
If you see photos or videos you want to delete, show the
image on the screen and press the MENU button. You
will get a screen that looks like below.

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This option deletes the photos that are showing. Press the
▼ button to highlight the Delete one or Delete all option
and press OK. Use the ▲ and ▼button to navigate to
YES and press OK. If you do not want to delete, press
the MENU button again to exit. Or you can highlight the
Exit and press OK to exit album.
3.2 Manually taking photos or video
Put the camera in Set-up mode by making sure the
selector switch is in the SETUP position. If you are in
the MENU mode, press MENU to go to the home screen.
Depending on if you are in VIDEO or CAMERA mode,
the following steps will vary. In CAMERA mode, to
manually take a photo, press the ►button. You will
notice the photo counter increase by 1. If you are in
VIDEO mode, press the ►button to start the video and
the ►again to stop the video. You will see the video

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time counter on the screen when you first press the ►.
3.3 FW Update
Copy the new FW file onto the SD card, insert the SD
card into your camera. Push the switch to SETUP. Press
MENU into MENU mode, highlight System option and
press OK, choosing FW Update option and press OK
and choose Yes to update.
NOTE: When updating the firmware, please ensure your
batteries have adequate charge.

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3.4 Tricks and Tips/Trouble Shooting
•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.
•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
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

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•Make sure your SD card is not higher than
32GB
POSSIBLE SOLUTION:
•Insert SD card in card slot
•Try a different SD card
•Install fresh batteries
•Install an SD card 32GB or less.
When turning switch from the setup position to the on
position the screen goes black. It is supposed to do
this.
If you are still having problems with your Viper Black
after checking the above potential causes and solutions
please contact Customer Service at 877-462-1799 or
e-mail us at [e-mail]
3.5 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 two- year repair or
replacement service on product from date of purchase.
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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.
3.6 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
-Return address

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-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.
3.7 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.
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.
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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.
b. To repair damage, malfunction or degradation of
performance resulting from improper use or
connection to incompatible equipment or
memory.
c. To repair damage, malfunction, or degradation
of performance caused by the use of non-Covert
supplies or consumables or the use of Covert
supplies not specified for use with this product.
d. To repair 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
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f. To repair damage, malfunction or degradation of
performance resulting from use of the product in
an environment not meeting the operating
specifications set forth in the user manual.
g. To repair damage, malfunction or degradation of
performance resulting from failure to properly
prepare and transport the product as prescribed
in published product materials
h. 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.
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

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AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY
SIMILAR STANDARD IMPOSED BY APPLICABLE
LEGISLATION. COVERTS REPONSIBILITY TO
REPAIR, 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
also have other rights that vary by state, province, or
country.
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

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ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES.