Zetta Z12 Intelligent Security Camcorder Quick Start Guide
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Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of Zetta Z12 intelligent security camcorder!
Zetta Z12 is an intelligent security camcorder with multiple triggering methods and multi
auto on/off modes. The camcorder comes with a built-in rechargeable battery which can
record up to 8 hours continuous video during typical use and standby for more than 3
months when vibration triggering is enabled. By plugging in the 5V DC adapter, it can achieve
96 hours circular recording for surveillance use.*
* Actual life and performance may vary depending upon usage and settings; battery not replaceable.
Features
Circular recording – loop back recording once memory card is full
Time stamp – put time stamp on video
Vibration-trigger recording – select to record only when vibration is detected
Motion-trigger recording – select to record only when motion is detected
Voice-trigger recording – select to record only when voice is detected
Auto on/off mode – select different auto on/off scenarios
Selectable day/night mode – select day mode or night mode to suit your environment
Auto gapless split fi le – gaplessly split fi les for every 10 / 15 / 30 minutes
Orientation – use when the camcorder is turning up-side-down
Selectable resolution – recording of 640x480(VGA) or 320x240(QVGA) video and sound
Frame rate adjustment – lower the frame rate to save memory space
Confi gurable video quality – high / medium / low
Support max 32GB microSD(TF) card (for better performance, use card with class 4 or
above and format the card before use)
Minimum System Requirements
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 (mass storage class)
Windows Media Player 9
Intel Pentium class computer
USB 2.0 port for hi-speed transfers and charging
Package Contents
Please unpack your intelligent security camcorder and check that the following were included:
Zetta Z12 intelligent security camcorder
5V DC Adapter
5V Car Adapter
USB 2.0 Cable
Quick Start Guide
Charging
The camcorder comes with an internal rechargeable battery. To use the camcorder for the
fi rst time or not using the camcorder for a long time, remember to fully charge the battery
for at least 4 hours and resync the time by using the widget (see section “PC Software
Widget”). You can charge your camcorder through the USB port of your computer, the DC or
car adapter.
To charge the battery through USB port, connect the USB cable to the USB port of the
computer and the camcorder. For details, please see the status below. The camcorder will
function as a mass storage device, you will not be able to record video at this moment.
To charge the battery through DC adapter or car adapter, connect the DC adapter or car
adapter to the camcorder. For details, please see the status below. Moreover, you will also be
able to record video while charging, depending on the mode you set.
Recording
The power button is located at the right side of the camcorder. It can turn the camcorder on
or off.
Start Recording
Press and hold the Power button until the green LED is on (approximately 2 seconds), and
then release the button. When you see the green LED fl ashing, the camcorder is recording.
Otherwise, please see the status below.
Stop Recording
Press and hold the Power button until the green LED is off (for approximately 2 seconds).
WARNING: Turn off camcorder before removing card!
Status
Without DC adapter
Green LED on: camcorder is booted up
Red LED on: no card, card fail, battery low or card full (not in circular recording)
Green LED fl ashing: normal recording
Green / Red LED intermittent fl ashing: battery low and recording
DC adapter plugged in
Red LED fl ashing: charging
Red LED on: no card, card fail or card full (not in circular recording)
Orange / Green LED intermittent fl ashing: charging and recording
Green LED fl ashing: charging complete and recording
All LED off: charging complete and no recording
Connected to computer
Orange LED on: charging
Green LED on: charging complete
Zetta Z12 at a Glance
camera
microphone
USB port
card slot
on/off
LED indicator
custom mode
surveillance mode
On-the-GO mode
