Spy Tec Zetta Z12 Manuale utente

SPYTEC Z12 INTELLIGENT SECURITY

CAMCORDER USER GUIDE

Thank you for choosing the SpyTec Z12 Intelligent Security Camcorder. The soap-

bar-size video camera weighs only 1.6 ounces and is easily hidden. The 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. The camera’s microSD slot

accommodates a card containing up to 200GB of memory. With a vibration standby

time of up to 90 days and the capability to power recordings for up to 8 hours from its

internal battery, the camera is extremely exible to place and operate. It can also be

powered indenitely from its included AC or car adapters.

What’s in The Box

Camcorder (also called the DVR)

5V wall outlet adapter

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. Insert a microSD memory card with a capacity

of 32GB or less. Keep in mind that the camera’s date/time stamp will not be accurate

since it would need to be rst adjusted from the computer software. If it’s not already

in place, move the three-position switch to the middle position, the On-the-go mode

indicated by the running man icon. Hold down the power button until the LED turns

green. When you see the green LED continually ashing, the camera is recording.

Make sure the front of the camera and its pinhole lens are pointed at your subject.

Charging the Battery

The LED ashes red while charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged.

The fastest way to charge the Z12 is by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet or

power strip while the other end of the cable is connected to the USB port on the right

side of the camera (with the lens facing you). If this is the product’s rst use or the

battery hasn’t been refreshed in several months, charge the battery for 6 hours (when

not recording) or until the red LED turns off. Charging the camera from a computer’s

USB port will take longer. You can also charge the camera using the included car

adapter, which turns the cigarette lighter into a USB charging port. Recharging the

camera regularly shouldn’t take more than 1 to 3 hours depending on how much the

battery has been depleted.

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Note: To 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

briey turn a steady green (indicating internal power), then a steady red (indicating

there’s no memory card), and then turn off.

If there is a formatted memory card inserted, the LED will turn a steady green, then

after a few seconds start ashing green indicating the camera is recording. If you’re

only checking power, press the power button for two seconds to stop recording. The

green LED will stop ashing, turn orange, then turn off completely.

Tip: There’s no way to tell whether the battery is fully- or partially-charged. Always

charge the camera before a recording session. If you’re unsure how much power is

left in the battery, keep the camera plugged into a power source.

Handling and Formatting the Memory Card

Because a MicroSD card (not included) is fragile and about one-quarter the size of

an SD card, it’s easy to damage or lose. Keep your eye on the card as you insert the

edge with the eight metal contacts pointed up into the slot while the camera’s bottom

indicia plate rests on a at surface. Push the card in until it snaps into place. To

remove the card, press it in with your nger nail, being careful to block the card from

becoming airborne as it’s ejected by the slot’s spring mechanism.

The easiest type of memory card to use with the Z12 contains a capacity of 32GB or

less, while cards with more memory must be properly formatted to be recognized by

the camera. See the Troubleshooting section (pg. 16) for formatting instructions.

What’s on the Camera

FRONT RIGHT SIDE

LEFT SIDE

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Using the Z12 Zetta Widget Software

To adjust the date and time in your camera and to customize the Z12’s range of

features, you must rst download and install the Widget software on your Windows or

Macintosh computer. Use your computer browser to go to:

http://support.spytec.com/help/article/link/zetta-widget.

Choose the Zetta Widget for a Windows PC or a Mac. Once the program is installed

an icon on the upper left corner of the Zetta Widget software is red when the camera

isn’t connected to a USB port on the computer and green when it is.

Note: The software refers to the camera as the DVR as in “digital video recorder”.

The Zetta Widget menus can be viewed in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

and Chinese (simplified or traditional).

Adjusting the Camera’s Settings from the Software

Using the included USB cable, attach the camera to the computer where the Zetta

Widget software is installed.

When the Z12 is attached to the PC, two lettered drives appear: one drive is the SD

card (where the les are stored) and one is the camera’s internal memory. The latter

has a small amount of on-board ash for settings and rmware. It’s not sufficient to

store video.

The camera must be plugged into your computer to use the software. If the camera

is not connected, you’ll see an unplugged icon in red next to “DVR disconnected” at

the top of the screen. When the camera is connected using the included USB cable,

you’ll see a plug in green followed by “DVR connected.”

Note: Whenever you change settings in the software, they must be transferred to the

camera. Click on the circular icon to the left of “Sync Settings to DVR” to complete

your choices. A confirming check mark 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 Z12,

you must use the Zetta Widget software. With the plug icon shown in green and

labeled “DVR Connected,” click on the clock in the left icon. You can accept the PC

Date Time active on your computer or you can click on the Custom Date Time. Either

way, make sure to click on Sync Date Time to DVR so that the settings are saved

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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 Time 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

To get the highest resolution during manual recording, move the three-position

switch to the middle position, the On-the-go mode . For less resolution but longer

recording time before running out of memory or overwriting previous video in a

circular recording, move the switch to Surveillance mode .The frame rate is the

same for both modes. Neither mode supports the automated triggers or unattended

recording times you can set using the Zetta widget. If you’ve set the camera from the

Zetta widget to start recording on its own from a trigger or designated time, you must

leave the slider in the Custom position .

Recording a Video

To 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 ash continually to indicate that a recording is in

progress. To end a recording, hold the Power button for two seconds. The LED will

turn orange, then turn off to indicate recording has stopped.

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Customizable Features

The Z12’s self-starting exibility becomes evident when you take advantage of the

camera’s programmable features using the Zetta Widget software.

Note: The Custom mode is used to start a recording automatically from designated

triggers or at preset times according to your instructions downloaded to the camera

from the Zetta widget computer software.

To see the Custom selection screens,change the Setting Mode from Express to

Custom, then click on the Save Option button. A check mark in a green circle will

appear on the left side of the screen conrming 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.

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Video Quality

You can choose one of three video qualities by using the Zetta Widget software.

They are High, Medium, and Low. High Quality means that the video is saved with

the least amount of le compression; Low Quality with the most compression. The

default video quality is High. Once you’ve clicked on High, Medium or Low, make

sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and leave the camera’s three-position switch

on Custom mode.

Resolution

When using Custom Mode, select between VGA (640 x 480) and QVGA (320 x

240) to suit your needs. VGA affords better resolution while QVGA provides longer

recording time. The default setting in the Zetta Widget software is QVGA. If you

move the slider on the camera away from 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. The Zetta

Widget default frame rate is High.

Indoor Lighting Condition

The camera can be set to match the frequency of electricity in various countries to

provide the most pleasing video under indoor lighting. For use in North America, the

software should be set to 60 Hz, though you’re unlikely to see much difference. The

default is 50 Hz.

Day / Night Mode

Set to “Day mode” if the camera’s location offers adequate lighting. Set to “Night

mode” for poor lighting conditions. Set to “Auto” if the lighting condition will change

while the camera is operating. Make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and keep

the camera’s three-position switch on Custom mode. The default is Day mode.

Orientation

The camera can operate upside down.You may want to put this capability to use

when nding an optimum hiding position. That way, you can still have easy access to

either side of the camera in a tight corner. Resulting video will appear upside down

on your computer unless you choose the Up-side-down option in the Zetta Widget

software. Make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and keep the camera’s three-

position switch in Custom Mode. The default is Normal orientation.

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Time Stamp

Without doing anything, the video’s date and run time are superimposed by default

along the bottom right of the screen in the format: 2016/03/04 11:04:58 (year/month/

day hour/minute/second). This allows you to identify the exact moment an incident

occurred. However, if you prefer not to time stamp the picture, click on the Disable

button, then on Sync Settings to DVR. Make sure to keep the slider switch on the

camera in the Custom Mode position. The time stamp will not be recorded, and it will

not appear on the video.

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 le with the newest video. That way, you don’t have to keep

changing memory cards or transferring les to your computer. The 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.

Click on the Enable button, then Sync Settings to DVR. Keep the three-position

switch on the camera on Custom Mode.You can always disable Circular Recording

from the software. When the camera’s three-way switch is set to Surveillance mode,

circular recording is enabled; with On-the-go, it’s disabled; the Custom mode default

is enabled.

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Split File Time

Managing your recordings is made easier from shorter-length les. That 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

les 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 les. You won’t lose

information between contiguous videos. Split File Time is not a factor when operating

the camera for a few minutes at a time in Surveillance or On-the-go modes. But for

longer durations, les will be created at timed intervals as follows: in Surveillance

mode, every 30 minutes; On-the-go, every 15 minutes. The Custom default for Split

File Time is 15 minutes.

To choose when the camera automatically saves recordings at one of the three

intervals, click on the 10-, 15- or 30-minute button, then click on Sync Settings to

DVR. Make sure to leave the camera’s three-position switch on Custom mode.

Mic

In some situations, audio in a video recording is irrelevant or undesirable.You can

turn off the 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. The 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.

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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.

The LED is set to On in Surveillance and On-the-go modes. It’s set to On by default

when recording in custom mode.

Tip: It may not be prudent to disable the LED. You’re also disabling the camera’s

status indicators.

Triggers

Continuous video recordings are comprehensive, but they consume storage and

make locating incidents laborious. Alternatively, you can set the camera to start video

recording by using up to three triggers: voice, vibration and/or motion. The camera’s

responsiveness to these triggers each can be adjusted according to three levels of

sensitivity.

Voice-Trigger Sensitivity

In the case of the camera’s microphone picking up a voice or voices to trigger

recording, you can adjust the mic sensitivity to High, Medium, or Low. If the goal is

to trigger a recording from people yelling or shouting, set the sensitivity to Low. If it

makes more sense to trigger a recording from people whispering, set the sensitivity

to High. If you’re not sure, set it to Medium. You should experiment to see which

setting is best in the intended environment.

Once triggered, a recording will continue for 5 minutes, then return to standby until

triggered again. After choosing a voice-sensitivity trigger in the Zetta Widget software,

make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and keep the camera’s three-way switch

in Custom mode. Voice triggering is disabled in Surveillance and On-the-go modes.

The Widget software’s voice-trigger is disabled by default.

Vibration-Trigger Sensitivity

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

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