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Zetta Z15 HD Security Camcorder Quick Start Guide

www.zetta.com.hk

FCC Regulation

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 

conditions: 

1  This device may not cause harmful interference, and 

2  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 

undesired operation. 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-

able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 

this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-

mined by turning the equipment off and then on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 

interference by one or more of the following measures: 

1  Increase the separation between the equipment and camcorder. 

2  Connect the equipment to a different outlet so that the equipment and camcorder are  

 

on different branch circuits. 

3  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

Mode switch

Switch between surveillance, on-the-go and custom mode. Default setting is in bracket.

Note: For custom mode configuration, please use the configuration tool “Zetta 

Widget” to change the settings. The widget can be downloaded from http://www.

zetta.com.hk. To make the custom mode settings take effective, please push the 

mode switch to the “custom mode” position before powering up Z15.

Connecting to computer

To connect the camcorder to your computer, follow these instructions: 
1  Connect the larger end of USB cable into an available USB port on the computer. 
2  Connect the smaller end of the cable into the USB port of the camcorder.
3  The camcorder will appear in My Computer as a removable drive.

Configuration Tool (Zetta Widget)

To synchronize the time and customize settings, download the configuration tool (Zetta 
Widget) from www.zetta.com.hk and follow the instructions in the software guide.

REMARK: If the time shown is year 2026 or beyond due to loss of Real Time Clock, 
recording time will not be shown on video even timestamp is enabled. Please use 
the widget to resync the time and delete files in 2026 or beyond!

Firmware upgrade

Zetta will from time to time release new firmware for enhancement or adding new features. 

Visit www.zetta.com.hk to check it out.

Surveillance

On-the-GO

Custom (default)

Video Quality*

High

High

(High) / Medium / Low

Resolution*

640x360

1280x720

(1280x720) / 640x360

Frame Rate*

High

High

(High) / Low

Indoor Lighting

Condition

50Hz

50Hz

(50Hz) / 60Hz / Outdoor

Day / Night Mode

Day mode

Day mode

(Day mode) / Night mode / Auto 

switching

Orientation

Normal

Normal

(Normal) / Up-side-down

Time Stamp

Enable

Enable

(Enable) / Disable

Circular Recording

Enable

Disable

(Enable) / Disable

Split File Time (min)

20

15

10 / (15) / 20

Mic

Enable

Enable

(Enable) / Disable

LED On / Off

On

On

(On) / Off

Voice-Trigger

Sensitivity***

Disable

Disable

High / Medium / Low / (Disable)

Vibration-Trigger

Sensitivity***

Disable

Disable

High / Medium / Low / (Disable)

Vibration Standby Mode

N/A

N/A

Fast Wake Up / (Power Saving)

Motion-Trigger

Sensitivity***

Disable

Disable

High / (Medium) / Low / Disable

Auto On / Off

Disable

Disable

Car-activate Recording /

Car-stop Recording / 

Car-activate and Car-stop Re-

cording / Schedule Recording /

(Disable)

When Z15 is connected to the lighter through the 5V car adapter and the auto on /off mode is selected:
Car-activate Recording: Auto start recording once car is started, auto stop recording when car is stopped.
Car-stop Recording: Auto start recording when car is stopped, auto stop recording once car is started.
Car-activate and Car-stop Recording: Auto start recording once car is started and continue to record
even when car is stopped. Need to turn off the camcorder manually.

* For the longest recording time, set Video Quality to Low, Resolution to 640x360 and Frame Rate to Low, 
Z15 can act as a digital voice recorder.
** If recording is started, you cannot switch between modes.
*** If triggering is enabled, Z15 will record for 10 seconds after power-up. Then it will standby. If there 
is a trigger, it will keep recording until no further trigger. After that, it will record for 5 more minutes and 
then standby again.

version: 1.1

Environmental Requirements

Storage temperature: 32˚ to 113˚F (0˚ to 45˚C)

Operating temperature: 32˚ to 113˚F (0˚ to 45˚C)

Minimum System Requirements 

Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, Mac OS X (mass storage class) 
Windows Media Player 9
Intel Pentium class computer or Mac
USB 2.0 port for hi-speed transfers and charging 

Technical Support

Before contacting us, please visit the “Support” section in http://www.zetta.com.hk. For fur-

ther questions on feature and usage, please contact us at (852) 31884492.

Warranty

Please go to http://www.zetta.com.hk for online registration.

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