Spytec Z12 User Manual
SPYTEC Z12 INTELLIGENT SECURITY
CAMCORDER USER GUIDE
Thank you for choosing the SpyTec Z12 Intelligent Security Camcorder. The soapbar-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 indenitely 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
briey 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-thego 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 conrming 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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