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Zetta Z15 HD Security Camcorder Quick Start Guide

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Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of Zetta Z15 HD security camcorder! 
Zetta Z15 is an intelligent security camcorder with multi-function triggering and multi auto 
on/off modes. The camcorder comes with a built-in rechargeable battery which can record 
up to 10 hours continuous video and sound during typical use and standby for more than 4 
months when vibration triggering is enabled. By plugging in the 5V DC adapter, it can achieve 
168 hours circular recording.*

* 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

Schedule recording

 – set the time to automatically turn on / off recording, 7-day circular

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 file

 – gaplessly split files for every 10 / 15 / 20 minutes

Orientation

 – use when the camcorder is turning up-side-down

Selectable resolution

 – recording of 1280x720(720p) or 640x360(360p) video and sound

Frame rate adjustment

 – lower the frame rate to save memory space

Configurable video quality

 – high / medium / low

Support max 64GB microSD(TF) card

 (for better performance, use card with class 4 or 

above and before use, format the card as FAT32 only)

Package Contents

Please unpack your intelligent security camcorder and check that the following were included:
Zetta Z15 HD security camcorder
5V DC Adapter
USB 2.0 Cable
Quick Start Guide
Note: The configuration tool is not included in the package, please download it from
http://www.zetta.com.hk

Charging

The camcorder comes with an internal rechargeable battery. To use the camcorder for 

the first time or not using the camcorder for a long time, remember to fully charge the 

battery for at least 6 hours and resync the time by using the Zetta Widget (see section 

“Configuration Tool”). You can charge your camcorder through the USB port of your computer 

or the DC 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, connect the DC 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 flashing, the camcorder is recording. 

Otherwise, please see the status below.

Stop Recording

Press and hold the Power button until the orange 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

Green LED flashing: normal recording

Green / Red LED intermittent flashing: battery low and recording

Red LED on: no card, card fail, battery low or card full (not in circular recording)

DC adapter plugged in

Orange LED on: charging but no recording

Green LED on: charging complete but no recording

Green LED flashing: charging complete and recording

Green / Orange LED intermittent flashing: charging and recording

Red LED on: no card, card fail or card full (not in circular recording)

Connected to computer

Orange LED on: charging

Green LED on: charging complete

Zetta Z15 at a Glance

camera

microphone

USB port

card slot

on/off

LED indicator

custom mode

surveillance mode

On-the-GO mode

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