Covert MPE6, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Page 1 2016 MPE6 Covert Scouting Camera Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...he 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 ...

Page 3: ...he 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 ...

Page 4: ...Page 4 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 ...

Page 5: ...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 i...

Page 6: ...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 ...

Page 7: ...tor 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 ...

Page 8: ...Page 8 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 Figure 3 ...

Page 9: ...u 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...

Page 10: ... 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 ...

Page 11: ...r 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 ...

Page 12: ...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 ...

Page 13: ...he 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 drive...

Page 14: ...or 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 ...

Page 15: ...un 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 ...

Page 16: ...mera 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 support dlccovert com ...

Page 17: ... 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...

Page 18: ...ert com 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 Stat...

Page 19: ...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 n...

Page 20: ...d 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 ...

Page 21: ... 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 repair damage malfunction f To repair damage malfunction or degradation of performance resulting fr...

Page 22: ...isused 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 AB...

Page 23: ...ates 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 ...

Page 24: ... 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 ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ...