Besteker Z18 User Manual

Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................2

Main Features.......................................................................................................................................................2

Packing List.......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Computer Configuration Requirements (Windows XP System).........................................................3

Computer Configuration Requirements (Windows Vista System).................................................... 4

Getting to Know Your Camera........................................................................................................................5

Preparing Your Camcorder for Use.............................................................................................................. 6

Inserting SD Card................................................................................................................................................8

DVR Function Control........................................................................ 9

Technical Parameters..................................................................................................................................... 28

Trouble Shooting.............................................................................................................................................. 27

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction................................2 Main Features...............................2 Packing List................................3 Computer Configuration Requirements (Windows XP System)............3 Computer Configuration Requirements (Windows Vista System)............ 4 Getting to Know Your Camera........................5 Preparing Your Camcorder for Use......................6 Inserting SD Card..............................8 DVR Function Control................ 9 Technical Parameters.............................
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing our portable digital video camera! This camera can be used to shoot videos as well as take photos. Additionally, it supports SD cards of up to 64GB capacity to extend the memory of the DVR camera. Main Features ...
Page 3: Packing List
 Support night vision function： IR CUT filter, night vision in black  white color.  Supports LED light-compensating lamp  Supports 64GB external SD card (Grade 6 or above strongly recommended)  Internal microphone and speaker  can be used to shoot videos and take photos ...
Page 4: Computer Configuration Requirements (Windows Xp System)
Computer Configuration Requirements (Windows XP System) To make sure that the photos and videos can be exported to your computer, the minimum requirements are: Pentium 4 processor or above, 2.8 GHZ, and supports Windows XP Service  Pack 2 operations System 512 MB RAM, and 580 MB available disk space ...
Page 5: Computer Configuration Requirements (Windows Vista System)
Computer Configuration Requirements (Windows Vista System) To make sure that the photos and videos can be exported to your computer, the minimum requirements are: 800 MHz processor and 512 MB RAM 20 GB disk with at least 15 GB available Supports VGA (Video Graphics Array) USB ports CD-ROM drive...
Page 6: Getting To Know Your Camera
Getting to Know Your Camera...
Page 7: Preparing Your Camcorder For Use
Preparing Your Camcorder for Use Installing the Battery Your DVR camcorder requires 1 pcs Lithium battery; Open the battery compartment on the side of the camera. Insert the battery with the correct polarity as indicated. Replace the battery compartment cover. Press the power button to turn on the camera.
Page 8 Full battery charge Medium-level battery charge Low battery Battery Status Indication Connect the camera to the computer or charger with the USB cable to charge your camera. The charge indicator lights up, indicating that your camera is being charged. The indicator will turn off automatically after the charging is complete. If the battery charge is low, a message "Low Battery"...
Page 9: Inserting Sd Card
 Inserting SD Card An SD card of up to 64G capacity (not supplied) shall be inserted into the camera to extend the memory, save more photos and videos and export them to your computer. The files saved in the SD card will not be lost when the camera has low power or the battery is removed.
Page 10  Do not remove the SD card during formatting, or the SD card might be damaged and can never be used again.  Be sure to format the card with the camcorder. DVR Function Instructions To turn on the high-definition digital camera, you need to unfold the LCD screen and then press the power button located on the inside of the DVR.
Page 11 If the battery charge is low, a message "Low Battery" displays on the screen. A few seconds later, the camera will be powered off automatically. Capturing the Videos Press the power button to turn on the camera. Then insert a SD card for normal operation.
Page 12 4. Insert a SD card to ensure normal operation. 5. If the internal memory is full, a message "Memory is full" will display on the LCD screen when you attempt to shoot a video. Insert an SD card with available spaces to shoot more videos. Definition In video mode, you can select the definition out of three options before capturing a video.
Page 13: Taking Photos
auto, daylight, cloudy, fluorescent or tungsten. Color 1. Press the menu button or touch the MENU icon on the screen to access the menu. 2. Touch the screen and select the color icon. 3. Touch the screen and select standard, brown, black-and-white or real. Exposure 1.
Page 14 Capture the image on the LCD screen to structure your target. 1. Hold the camera firmly and press the shutter button near the zoom in/out buttons on the top of the camera. 2. The photo you take is now saved to the memory. 3.
Page 15 2. Touch the screen and select the definition icon. 5600 x 4200 (24M), 5200 x3900(20M),4640 x 3480 (16M), 4000 x 3000 (12M), 3648 x 2736 (10M), 3648 x 2048 (7MHD), 2592 x 1944 (5M), 2048 x 1536 (3M), 1920 x 1080 (2MHD) and 640 x 480 (VGA) Note: The selected definition icon will display at the left upper corner of the LCD screen.
Page 16 1.Press the menu key or click the MENU icon on LCD Touchscreen. 2,Click the Antishake icon on LCD Touchscreen. 3.Click on LCD Touchscreen to choose:On/Off. Note:the corresponding AntiShake icon will appear at the bottom of the LCD Touchscreen. Face Detect 1.Press the menu key or click the MENU icon on LCD Touchscreen.
Page 17 Multi-Snapshots ICON on LCD Touchscreen 2. Click the 3. Click on the LCD Touchscreen to choose :On/Off. Note：The icon change for ,it will appear at the top left comer of the LCD screen if you select “On”. White Balance This function is used to adjust the color of the video based on the light. 1.
Page 18 3. Touch the screen and select an exposure compensation value (from +3 to -3) from the displayed menu. 1.Press the menu key or click the MENU icon on LCD Touchscreen. 2.Click the ISO on LCD Touchscreen. 3.Click on the icon on LCD Touchscreen directly to choose the best option from the menu that appears:Auto/100/200/400.
Page 19 Deleting You can delete unwanted photos to spare the memory. You can delete a photo at a time or all the unprotected photos saved on the SD card at once. 1. In replay mode, press the menu button or touch the MENU icon on the screen. 2.
Page 20 MOV File Operations You can replay the MOV files saved on your camera. 1. Switch to replay mode. 2. Swipe the screen or press the zoom in/out buttons to select the MOV file you want to play. 3. Touch the screen to play the file.
Page 21: Auto Power Off
TV Mode 1. Press the mode button to access the menu. 2. Touch the screen and select the settings icon. 3. Touch the screen and select PAL/NTSC Mute The camera beeps or gives other sounds as you press any buttons. The sound is on by default, and you can use this function to turn it off.
Page 22 1. Press the mode button to access the menu. 2. Touch the screen and select the settings icon. 3. Touch the screen and select auto power off. 4. Touch the screen and select off, 3 minute, 5minutes or 10 minutes. Note: If off is selected, the camera will not power off automatically unless the battery is out of power.
Page 23: Default Settings
4.If turn on the wlan and connect the camcorder to mobile APP, the date and time will automatically synchronize with mobile phones and saved. Note: If on is selected, the date and time will display on the photo. If off is selected, they will not display.
Page 24: Slide Show
Slide Show 1. Press the mode button to access the menu. 2. Touch the screen and select the settings icon 3. Touch the screen MENU icon and select setting slides playing time 3 s/5 s/10 s. WIFI 1. Press the mode button to access the menu. 2.
Page 25 APP Operation Instructions 1. Please download and install APP” LzxViewer” from Google store in the smart phone if it is Android system. Please download and install APP” LzxViewer” from App store if it is Apple system. 2.You can find LzxViewer on phone desktop. 3.
Page 27 4. Connection mode is completed., You can back to the main interface can be Real-time preview picture。...
Page 28 4.Through the three ICONS at the bottom of the mode switch: Playback, Record, Photo Click the top-right corner of setting icon to Parameter setting for camcorder: Video definition, Image definition, Exposure, Memory card capacity, Formatting, Change the password /username, reset all settings…. Please download the video from the MOVIE file on Computer.
Page 29: Technical Parameters
external MIC while recording. 2.Connect the external LED light to the hot shoe interface of the camera, the LED will flash when taking photo. Technical Parameters Imaging sensor 8 mega-pixel CMOS sensor 5600 x 4200 (24M), 5200x3900(20M),4640x3480(16M), 4000 x 3000 (12M), 3648 x 2736 (10M), 3648 x 2048 Image definition (7MHD), 2592 x 1944 (5M), 2048 x 1536 (3M), 1920 x 1080 (2MHD) and 640 x 480 (VGA)
Page 30 Self-Timer 2 s/5 s/10 s File formats JPEG ( Still image)/MOV (Video) Light compensating LED x 2 lamp IR Light Exposure EV-3.0 ~ EV+3.0 Sensor sensitivity Auto White Balance Auto/Daylight/Sunlight/Cloudy/Fluorescent/Tungsten Image Stabilizer Burst shooting Face Detect center weighted average, AIAE (average exposure) or automatic Metering spot exposure Microphone...
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Related parts Description Cause and corrective actions The battery power is low. Please charge the battery. The camera is not in the video/photo mode. Set the camera to the correct Shooting Failed to shoot videos or take mode. videos/taking photos after the shutter button The camera is powered off.
Page 32 Photos The photos are blur. The exposure is insufficient. Deleting File cannot be deleted. The file is protected. The SD card cannot be SD card The direction might be wrong. inserted. The setting is improper. Refer to "How to enter computer mode". The photo or video cannot be Export The correct driver has not been installed...