Instruction Manual for FeraDyne models including: Covert Scouting Cameras, MP9 Trail Camera, Covert Scouting Cameras MP9, Trail Camera, Covert Scouting Trail Camera
MP9. Covert Scouting Cameras Instruction Manual ... When covering a game trail, face the camera looking down the trail instead of directly at it.
Table of Contents. What You Will Need to Setup the Camera ...................... 3. Installing the Batteries.............................................. 3.
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DocumentDocumentMP9 Covert Scouting Cameras Instruction Manual Table of Contents What You Will Need to Setup the Camera...................... 3 Installing the Batteries..............................................3 Installing the SD Card ................................................3 Quick Setup .............................................................4 Camera Information Diagram ....................................4 Button and Switch Functions .....................................5 Understanding the Settings Screen Info .......................5 Customizing the Camera Settings ................................5 ·Screen 1: Time..............................................5 · Screen 2: Month and Day .................................6 · Screen 3: Year and Photo Mode..........................6 ·Screen 4: Delay .............................................6 · Screen 5: Camera ID ........................................ 6 · Screen 6: Sensor Level ....................................7 ·Screen 7: Default ...........................................7 · Screen 8: Format............................................7 Tricks and Tips on Field Setup.....................................8 Covert Scouting Cameras Warranty .............................9 · Covert Warranty Policy and Procedure ................. 9 · Covert International Warranty Policy and Procedure...10 Congratulations on your purchase of the MP9 Covert Scouting Camera! We truly value your business and will strive 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 Customer Service www.feradyne.com/contact Toll Free: (270) 743-1515 What You Will Need to Setup the Camera 4 AA Batteries 1 8GB SD Card (up to 32GB) Installing the Batteries The MP9 functions on 4 AA batteries. Install the batteries by sliding them into each of the 4 battery sleeves. Depress the spring with the negative terminal and snap into place. Pay attention to the battery diagram molded into each sleeve to ensure you are placing them properly into the unit. The negative terminal (flat end) will always contact the spring. Installing the SD Card Prior to powering up your camera, install a Covert SD card in the slot on the side of the camera. Push the card into the card slot until it clicks and release. P3 To remove, repeat that process, and the card will pop out enough to remove. You can use any size SD card up to 32GB. See next page for SD card Orientation. Quick Setup 1. Install the batteries and SD Card 2. Switch the camera toAIM 3. Go through the prompted settings screens 4. Mount the camera 5. Switch the camera to ON there will bea10 second countdown followed by a blank screen. Camera Information Diagram Three Position ON/OF SD Card P4 Camera Lens PIR Sensor IR Flash Caution LED Button and Switch Functions On/Off Three Position Switch OFFPosition Thecamera willremain OFF aslong as theswitch is in this position. AIM Position While in the AIM position, you will be able to view the main screen, and change your cameras settings. ON Position The camera will be ON and functioning in the settings that you have selected. · When going from either the OFF or AIM position to ON, there will be a 10 second countdown followed by ablank screen, it is supposed to do this. Button Function Arrow Keys Use either of the arrow keys to change the setting for your camera. OK Button Click OK to access the menu and click again to move through each setting. Understanding the Settings Screen Info On the main screen you will see your time setting and camera mode. Please read through the following camera settings for more information. Customizing the Camera Settings The camera has a very basic settings set up screen that will allow you to customize the camera to your needs. · Screen 1: Time Click OK then using the arrow keys set the hour. Click OK again and set the minutes. Once you have set the camera to the current time click OK and you will move to the next screen. P5 · Screen 2: Month and Day Select the current month with the arrow keys and click OK. This will take you to the right and allow you to set the Day. When you are finished setting the current date, click OK, and this will move you to the next screen. · Screen 3: Year and Photo Mode On this screen click OK and use the arrow key to select the current year. Once finished click OK, and you have now set the date and time for your camera which will be used in the time stamp for your images. After you click OK to set the year, you will be taken to the camera icon on the bottom of the screen. Using the arrow keys, select one of three camera modes: 1. Photo: the camera will take still images. 2. Video: the camera will take a 10 second video 3. 3 Image Burst: the camera will take 3 image bursts When you have selected the mode which you prefer, click OK, and you will move to the next screen. · Screen 4: Delay On this screen use the arrow keys to select the delay mode, from the first trigger, which you would like the camera to function in. Your options for delay range from 3 seconds to 3 minutes. When you have your preferred delay selected, click OK, and move tothe next screen. · Screen 5: Camera ID Here you can select your camera ID. Using the arrow keys set an ID between 1 and 99, then click OK, to move to the next screen. P6 · Screen 6: Sensor Level Your MP9 Camera has two sensor levels, low and high. Using the arrow keys, select your preferred sensor level, and click OK. · Screen 7: Default This screen allows you toreset your cameras settings to their factory default mode. You havetwo optionsY(yes)andN(no). Ifyouwould liketokeepthe settings you have customized for your camera, select N and click OK. If you would like to reset the camera settings, select Y and click OK. Once you have selected Y or N, you will move to the next screen. · Screen 8: Format Formatting your SDcard clears everything off thecard. (Itwilldeleteany pictures thatarestored onthecard!) Werecommend formatting yourSDcard every time before using your camera. Even ifyou have anew SD card, you should always format the card before you use it in the camera. Toformat, use the arrow keys toselect Y(yes), and wait. Your screen will read, SUC, tolet you know that the formatting was successful. Once the formatting is successful, click OK, and this will take you back tothe main screen. If you choose not to format, select N (no), and you will move back to the main screen. Congratulations! You have successfully set up your Covert Scouting Cameras MP9 and it is ready for the woods. P7 Tricks and Tips on Field Setup For the best results, mount the camera approximately 3 (three) feet off the ground facing straight forward as level as possible. Keep in mind that you may need to adjust for uneven terrain. Toenhance the flash, werecommend positioning the camera in an area with abackdrop toreflect the maximum amount of light. For instance, place the camera 20-30' from afield edge facing the woods. For the inside of timber, positioning the camera facing a thicket approximately 20-30' away. Clearbrush awayfromthefront ofthecamera toavoid false movement triggers. Whencovering agametrail, facethecamera looking downthetrailinstead of directly at it. Try toset thecamera facing North orSouth toavoid overexposure fromthe sun inthemorning ortheevening whengamemovement isat its peak. Use one ofthe Covert mounting systems tomount the camera up higher pointingdown onthemforabetter look. Thesealsoworkgreatwhenyou do not have a straight tree to attach to. You can find our line of mounting systems at: www.covertscoutingcameras.com Quick Tip When turning the camera from AIM to the ON position, there will be a 10 second countdown followed by the screen going blank. It is supposed to do this. Quick Tip Format the SD card and then Default the camera. This will set the camera back to the manufacturer's settings. P8 Important Note Contact Covert support at either (270) 743-1515 or visit www.feradyne.com/contact 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 2 (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 the product from the 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 (270) 743-1515 or visit www.feradyne.com/contact. You can also visit our website at www.covertscoutingcameras.com. We will get back to you within 24 hours. Proof of purchase will be required for replacement. Covert Warranty Policyand 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 a. www.feradyne.com/contact b. (270) 743-1515 c. 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 P9 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. a. RA# on the outside of the package b. Return address c. Telephone and E-mail address d. Brief description of the problem e. Copy of proof of purchase 4. Please make sure all the accessories are removed (SD cards, batteries, solar panels, SIM cares, straps, ETC.) before shipping. All accessories received by Covert Scouting Cameras will NOT be returned. 5. Thiswarranty only covers manufactures' defects and does notcover damage caused by misuse or abuse of the product. Covert International Warranty Policy and Procedure 1. Outside theUS, service isavailable throughthedistributor /reseller of purchase 2. All returns must have an RA# provided by Covert Scouting Cameras. 3. Covert Scouting Cameras is not responsible for lost of damage 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. All defective parties, assemblies, and products became the property of Covert. Returns 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 P10 improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Covert Scouting Cameras shall not be obligated under these warranties: 1. To repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than Covert Scouting Cameras representatives to install, repair, or service the product unless directed by a Covert Scouting Cameras representative. 2. To repair damage, malfunction or degradation of performance resulting from improper use of connection to incompatible equipment or memory. 3. 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. 4. To repair and item that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty ofservicing theproduct ordegrades performance orreliability. 5. To perform user maintenance or clearing or to repair damage, malfunction. 6. To repair damage, malfunction or degradation of performance resulting fromuseofthe product inanenvironment not meeting the operation specifications set forth in the user manual. 7. Torepair damage, malfunction or degradation of performance resulting from failure to properly prepare and transport the product as prescribed in published product materials. 8. Failure to register the product warranty within 10 days or purchase. 9. To replace items that have been refilled, are used up, abused, misused, or tampered with in any way. 10. To install replacement items that are not considered customer replaceable. 11. To support software not supplied by Covert. 12. To provide software of 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. P11 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 AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY SIMILAR STANDARD IMPOSED BY APPLICABLE LEGISLATION. COVERTS RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACE, FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS AND RELATED ITEMS IS SOLE AND ECLUSIVE 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 ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBLILTY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 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