Zetta Z12- SpyTec User Manual Last Modified on 06/09/2016 4:01 pm EDT SPYTEC Z12 INTELLIGENT SECURITY CAMCORDER USER GUIDE T hank you for choosing the SpyT ec Z12 Intelligent Security Camcorder. T he soap- bar-size video camera weighs only 1.6 ounces and is easily hidden. T he multi-trigger, time-programmed recording device captures video at one of two resolutions and can be set for loop recording. Recordings can be triggered automatically by motion, vibration or voice, and videos are date-time stamped.
5V car power 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 recording video right out of the box. Since the battery is unlikely to be charged, connect the USB cable to the camera and AC adapter and plug the adapter into a power outlet.
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. If there’s no memory card in the slot or the inserted card is unformatted, the LED will briefly turn a steady green (indicating internal power), then a steady red (indicating there’s no memory card), and then turn off.
Using the Z12 Zetta Widget Software T o adjust the date and time in your camera and to customize the Z12’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 Zetta Widget for a Windows PC or a Mac.
saved to the camera. By default, the date and time are superimposed on the bottom-right corner of the video as it’s being recorded. See the T ime stamp (pg. 8) section if you want to record videos without the date and time. Note: Remember to connect the camera to your computer to adjust the time when the clock springs ahead or falls back an hour. Setting the Mode T o get the highest resolution during manual recording, move the three-position switch to the middle position, the On-the-go mode .
Recording a Video T o start a recording manually, make sure the mode is set for Surveillance or On-the- go and 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.
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. High Quality means that the video is saved with the least amount of file compression; Low Quality with the most compression.
Custom Mode, all custom settings will be disabled and recording resolution will be determined by positioning the switch at On- the-go Mode (VGA) or Surveillance Mode (QVGA). Frame Rate You can choose to record video at a High frame rate (20 fps) or at a Low rate (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. T hat way, 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 lots of irrelevant video. You can set the software to have the camera save video into discrete files every 10-, 15- or 30 minutes. So, for instance, if you selected the latter, a 3-hour recording will be automatically saved as six 30-minute files. You won’t lose information between contiguous videos.
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. LED On / Off For the most clandestine surveillance, you can minimize the chances of giving away the camera’s position from a lit LED. You can disable the multi-colored light entirely. After clicking on the LED Off setting, make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and keep the camera’s three-way switch in Custom mode.
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.) If you’re not sure, set it to Medium. You should experiment to see which setting is best in the intended environment.
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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 with a 7-day, 24-hour calendar. Move your mouse to a particular time slot. You can either click and let go to highlight a 3-hour block or click and hold the mouse to extend the time in multiples of 3 hours. Upon highlighting a time block, the Create T ask box appears.
choose Delete T ask, the highlighted time block will be deleted. T o activate your designated Schedule Settings on the Z12, 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. LEDs at a Glance It’s important to pay attention to the Z12’s multi-color light emitting diode in order to know the status of the camera.
Sensor 0.3 MP Resolutions 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 Frame rates (frames per second) 20 fps (high) or 6 fps (low) Video qualities High, medium, low Low-light sensor sensitivity 6.8 V/lux-sec Sensor viewing angle H/V 62° Memory card support Max 200GB microSD card Memory usage High frame rate: 45 min./GB Low frame rate: 3 hr./GB Microphone Speech-grade Battery handling Non-removable Battery type Rechargeable 800 mAh 3.
64- to 200GB microSD Card Support If one of these high-capacity cards is not recognized by the Z12, you’ll need to properly format it. If the card has not been used before, formatting it won’t wipe out any data. But if the card has been in use, keep in mind that any data stored on the card will be lost during formatting. Fully insert the up to 200GB microSD card into the camera’s memory slot until a click is heard and connect the camera to your PC using the included USB cable.
Can I Use the Z12 as a Live Web Cam? No. T he camera will not record when attached to a computer via its USB cable. It will charge and play recorded video through a media player on your computer. Can I Schedule Recordings Outside of 3hour Multiples? No. When designating blocks of time for the Z12 to record video using the Schedule Settings screen in the Zetta Widget, the minimum duration is three hours. You can drag your mouse to program longer segments, but they must be in multiples of 3 hours.
You can purchase the optional adjustable mount for the Zetta Z12. It enables covert and secure mounting. Firmware Upgrades An occasional firmware upgrade may be available for the Z12. Visit http://support.spytecinc.com/ to check on the latest firmware for your Z12. Help T hanks again for purchasing a SpyT ec Inc. product! We appreciate your business and strive to make your experience the best possible. If you have any issues with your product, please contact us at support@spytecinc.
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