Covert Blackhawk User manual

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Blackhawk LTE Trail Camera
Instruction Manual

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What you will need to set this
camera up:
-Internet Access to Choose Your Plan.
https://secure.covert-wireless.com
-At least 4 AA Batteries
-SD Card
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Table of Contents
Camera Button Control Diagram .......................... 05
Main Screen Info ................................................... 06
Installing the Batteries .......................................... 07
Downloading the Mobile App ............................... 08
Purchasing Your Plan ............................................ 09
Setting up the Wireless Network .......................... 14
Send a Test Photo ................................................. 16
Customizing Camera Settings ............................... 18
PIR Tab .................................................................. 21
SYS Tab ................................................................. 26
Formatting the SD Card ........................................ 30
Viewing Photos on Color Display .......................... 31
Troubleshooting ................................................... 33
Tricks and Tips on Field Setup .............................. 35
Warranty Policy .................................................... 37
International Warranty Policy .............................. 39
Technical Specifications ........................................ 45

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the 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,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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 the equipment.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF exposure statement:
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 should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and
any part of your body.

Camera overview:
This camera is a water resistant outdoor used infrared
surveillance Camera. It can be triggered by any
movement of animal or human. It is monitored by a
high sensitive Passive Infrared (PIR) motion sensor,
and then automatically captures high quality pictures
or records video clips. It sends picture instantly via
4G module. You can view the pictures via Web portal
or your APP.
1: Black vision IR flash 2: Lens
3: Light sensor 4: Power switch
5: PIR sensor 6: Key board
7: HD TFT screen 8: LTE antenna

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Installing SD card:
You can use any SD card size up to 64GB.
You must have the SD card in the camera to be
able to turn the camera on and set it up.
Installing the batteries:
Your L4-AG 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 when paired
with a Covert Solar Panel.
DISCLAIMER: Do not use external power source
(Example: Solar Panel) with non-rechargeable AA
batteries installed in camera.
Install batteries by sliding the top battery into the
sleeve, 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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Field setup:
For best results, mount the camera
approximately 3 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.

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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

Now that you have activated your AT&T plan, you
will need to install a SD card in the bottom of the
camera, (Covert SD card recommended). See Figure
8 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 64GB. You must have the SD card in
the camera to be able to turn the camera on and
set it up.

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Setting up the wireless network:
NET tab:
While finding the network you will see the words
Searching Signal ,in red on the screen. The camera
will then say Connecting to Server as it is
connecting to the server. Once you see AT&T in the
top right corner, you are ready to move on.
Quick Tip: If your camera says Connection Failed ,
turn the camera OFF then back ON . (Power Cycle.)
Definitions:
INSTANT: Turns wireless feature ON to send a
picture every time the camera is triggered.

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Download Firmware:
Anytime your camera needs a firmware update, it
will be automatically pushed to your camera. When
you go check your camera, we encourage you to
scroll to the NET Tab and download the latest
firmware version in case there’s been an update.
Then take out your SD card, lock it and put it in your
camera. Turn your camera onto setup, scroll to the
SYS tab and scroll down to default set. Press OK.
Then turn your camera off, unlock your SD card and
put in back in your camera.
Important Note: Anytime you make changes
directly to the camera, press OK to save the
changes on your camera and choose “Upload settings”
in SYS to sync the changes directly to the web portal.

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Send a test photo:
This is a great way to make sure that your camera is
working properly before leaving your camera set up
remotely.
1) Press the button that has the CAMERA symbol
on it (1) time to manually take a photo with the
camera. You will know that a photo has been
taken because the photo counter on the screen
will say 001 .
2) Press the PLAY button, located under MENU , to
enter the Play mode and then press the MENU
button. You will see the following screen.
3) Press the ▼to highlight the SEND option and
press OK .
4) The LCD screen will start to count up from step
1 to 4 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

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Customizing the camera settings :
Camera Mode
Photo Mode: You can change Photo Size, set
Flash power, and Photo Burst in Photo Mode.
Video Mode: You can further set the Video Size
and Video Length.
Picture +Video Mode: If you select the
combination of photo and video, the camera will
automatically take a 8MP picture and a video of 10s
length with 720p resolution.

Trigger Mode Settings
PIR Sensitivity: The camera will react on movements and
temperature changes.
Low
Auto
High
PIR Interval: The PIR sensor takes a break in order to
avoid unnecessary recordings.
0 seconds means the PIR function is opened all the
time.
5-60 seconds in 5 seconds steps
1-5 minutes in steps of 1 minute
5-60 minutes in steps of 5 minutes

Time Lapse: Camera release at defined intervals:
5-60 seconds in 5 seconds steps
1-5 minutes in steps of 1 minute
5-60 minutes in steps of 5 minutes
1-8 hours in steps of 1 hour
12,16,20,24 hours in steps of 4 hours.
Time Frame Setting
Select ”ON” or” OFF”. Select a work time for the
activity of the camera. You can select the weekdays
and start-stop time.

If you wish the camera to be active permanently, select the
time frame menu and switch it “OFF”.
Note:
1. Work hour: 00:00-00:00 means 24 hours.
2. Start: 20:00 Stop: 10:00 means 00:00-10:00 am and
20:00-24:00 of the chosen day.

System Settings
The following settings can be done. (Information about
navigation please see chapter camera programming)
Set Clock
You can choose different date formats according to
different countries to set date and time.
Password:
Select ”On” and enter a 4 digit code to protect the camera
from unauthorized use. Be sure to note the password and store
the code at a safe place. It will not be possible to reset the code
on your own. Select “Off”, if you do not wish to use a password.
The pre-set code is 0000.

Rename:
Enter a name that will be shown on each picture stamp.
Overwrite
Save the new data file to overwrite the old data file when
SD card is full.
SD card formatting:
Delete all data of your memory card. Be sure that you won’t
need the data any more.
Default:
With a reset to factory settings, all your own settings will be
lost.
Software Version:
Indicate the software version in case of contact to our
service agents.