Zetta Z16 Wide Angle 720p HD Intelligent Security CamcorderSpyTec User Manual Last Modified on 06/09/2016 4:02 pm EDT SPYTEC Z16 WIDE ANGLE 720P HD INTELLIGENT SECURITY CAMCORDER USER GUIDE T hank you for choosing the SpyT ecZ16 Wide Angle 720p HD Intelligent Security Camcorder. T he granola bar-size video camera weighs only 2.3 ounces and is easily hidden. T he multi-trigger, timeprogrammed recording device captures high-definition (720p) video.
recordings of up to 200 hours. What’s in The Box Camcorder (also called the DVR) 5V wall outlet adapter USB 2.0 cable User manual Requirements A microSD card with up to 200GB of memory A Windows or Macintosh computer with USB port, media player software and Internet access to download the camera’s control software. GETTING STARTED Quick Start Here’s the fastest way to start video recording right out of the box.
green. When you remove the camera from the USB power cable, the LED will shut off. Charging the camera from a computer’s USB port will take longer. Recharging the camera regularly shouldn’t take more than 1-3 hours depending on how much the battery has been depleted. Note: T o check if the battery has power, make sure the camera is disconnected from an external power source and hold the power button for one second.
Using the Z16 Zetta Widget Software T o adjust the date and time in your camera and to customize the Z16’s range of features, you must first download and install the Widget software on your Windows or Macintosh computer. Use your computer browser to go to: http://support.spytecinc.com/help/article/link/zetta-widget Choose the PC or Mac version of the software to download, install and launch.
on the circular icon to the left of “Sync Settings to DVR” to complete your choices. A confirming checkmark in green next to “Settings Saved” will appear on the screen. Setting the Date and Time In order to superimpose the correct date and time in videos recorded with the Z16, you must first use the Zetta Widget software. With the plug icon shown in green and labeled “DVR Connected,” click on the clock in the left icon.
Recording a Video T o start a recording manually, make sure the mode is set for Surveillance or On- the-go. Press and hold the Power button until the green LED lights up. It will shine steadily, then after a few seconds flash continually to indicate that a recording is in progress. T o end a recording, hold the Power button for two seconds. T he LED will turn orange, then turn off to indicate recording has stopped.
on the Save Option button. A check mark in a green circle will appear on the left side of the screen confirming Option Saved. Now, when you click on Settings in the left column, you’ll be greeted with a laundry list of capabilities selectable via radio buttons. Video Quality You can choose one of three video qualities by using the Zetta Widget software. T hey are High, Medium, and Low.
will be disabled and recording resolution will be determined by positioning the switch at Surveillance Mode or On- the-go Mode. Frame Rate You can choose to record video at a High frame rate of 20 frames per second or at a Low rate of 6 fps. High is closer to full motion while Low enables longer-duration recordings. T he Zetta Widget default frame rate is High.
Note: You cannot change the time stamp format. Circular Recording Also called loop recording, circular recording means that the camera will automatically overwrite the oldest video file with the newest video so that you don’t have to keep changing memory cards or transferring files to your computer. T he setting assumes you don’t need to archive days-old video but simply want the ability to retrieve recent footage when a surveillance situation or vehicular accident warrant further review.
Managing your recordings is made easier from shorter-length files. T hat way, you can review snippets instead of epics and upload incidents without a lot of irrelevant video. You can set the software to have the camera save video into discrete files every 10-, 15- or 20 minutes. So, for instance, if you selected the latter interval, a 3-hour recording will be automatically saved as nine 20-minute files. You won’t lose information between contiguous videos, and the smaller files may be more manageable.
camera’s microphone by clicking on the Disable button. Make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and keep the camera’s three-way switch in the Custom mode. T he mic is enabled in Surveillance and On-the-go modes. It’s also enabled by default when selecting High Quality Video recording in Custom mode. It is disabled for Medium- and Low-quality recording.
You can set the camera to start recording when it senses a vibration, which may be an appropriate use when placing the camera in an unattended vehicle. You can set the level of sensitivity to High, Medium or Low. In a noisy environment like when the car is parked on a busy street, set the trigger to Low Sensitivity. (Otherwise, the camera might be triggered to record too much.) But in an isolated parking lot, set the trigger to High Sensitivity. (T hat way it will pick up subtle changes.
frame. VEHICULAR USE T he Z16 can be used to automatically trigger video recording in a variety of ways in a vehicle: Car-Activate Recording for video capture when the engine is turned on Car-Stop Recording for when the engine is turned off Car-Activate & Car-Stop Recording for both Note: An optional car cigarette lighter adapter with USB charging port is required for the camera to automatically recognize whether the engine is turn on or off. (See Specifications on pg. 17.
Using the Zetta Widget software, first click on the Disable setting under Motion- T rigger Sensitivity. T hen, choose one of the following: Car-Activate Recording: T o capture video while driving, the camera will automatically power on and start recording when the car’s ignition is started. T he camera will automatically shut down when the car is turned off.
Auto On / Off Like using the On/Off alarm setting on a clock radio, clicking on Scheduled Recording will activate recordings at the times you’ve set. Clicking on Disable will cause the camera to ignore scheduled recordings. Remember to click on the Sync Settings to DVR button in the software and leave the camera’s three-position switch in Custom mode. Auto On/Off is disabled for Surveillance and On-thego modes.
T urn on the camera, click on Settings on the left side of the Zetta Widget software, then scroll all the way down to the Auto On/Off selection. Click on Scheduled Recording, then the Edit link. You’ll see the Schedule Settings screen showing a 7-day, 24-hour calendar. Move your mouse to a particular time slot. You can either click and let go to highlight a one-hour block or click and hold the mouse to extend the time in one-hour multiples. Upon highlighting a time block, a Create T ask box appears.
with your previous settings. T o activate your designated Schedule Settings on the Z16, make sure to click OK on the Schedule Settings screen. T hen, in the Settings screen, make sure to click on the Sync Settings to DVR button. Keep the camera’s three-way switch in Custom mode. T he camera will not automatically record if the switch is left in the other two positions. Unplugging the Camera from the Computer Pay attention to the camera before you unplug it from your computer.
Green/Red intermittent flashing: recording in progress but battery is low While Powered from Electrical Outlet or Car Adapter Orange: camera is charging Red steady: no card, card fail or card full (and not set for circular recording) Orange/Green intermittent flashing: charging and recording in progress Green flashing: charging complete and recording in progress LED off: charging complete and no recording While Connected to Computer Orange steady: charging Green steady: charging complete Specifications Len
Standby time More than 4 months when vibration triggering is enabled Battery type Rechargeable 1200 mAh 3.7V Li-ion 5V adapter 5V, 600mA DC adapter with mini USB out Current consumption 100mA Optional USB car charger 1000mA Storage and operating temperature 32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C) range File format AVI Port Micro-B USB 2.0 Slot MicroSD/HC/XC Internal memory None useable Size (D x W x H) 4" x 1.7" x .75" (10.2 x 4.3 x 1.9 cm) Weight 2.3 oz.
connect the camera to your PC using the included USB cable. Windows Users Download the formatting utility from: http://support.spytecinc.com/help/article/link/gui-formatprogram Format the card as FAT 32. Quit all other programs including the anti-virus, firewall, browser and file manager. Otherwise, it will fail to start formatting. Disable the computer sleep mode. T here are two removable drives added. Choose the drive for the microSD card with capacity 59 / 63 / 128 GB listed.
Can I Schedule Recordings Outside of Military Time? No. You can’t switch the software from military (24-hour) to AM and PM time. When Should I Use the Reset Button? Assuming that the camera is charged but locked up, try using the Reset button under the camera. If you can, first remove the memory card. Because the button is recessed with pinhole access, grab a pin, toothpick, wire or any tool sufficiently narrow to fit into the hole. T he reset button will click when pressed. Keep it pressed for 5 seconds.
Can the Camera be set to rotate a sideways video? No. T hough the camera can be oriented 180° when you choose the Up-side-down option in the Zetta Widget software, it will not correct a 90° orientation. Use a program such as MPCST AR or VLC player to rotate the video by 90° on playback. Firmware Upgrades An occasional firmware upgrade may be available for the Z16. Visit http://support. spytecinc.com/ to check on the latest firmware for your Z16. Help T hanks again for purchasing a SpyT ec Inc.
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