SpyCameraCCTV SPYZ15 Manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your SPYZ15 HD video recorder.
To get started, you will need to download the companion software. This software will enable you to
correctly set the date and time on the unit, as well as configure motion, audio, vibration and schedule
recordings to your requirements.
Downloading the Software (Windows & Mac OSX)
The software for both Windows and Mac OSX can be downloaded from the SpyCameraCCTV website using
the addresses below:
www.spycameracctv.com/spyzdvr
Once downloaded, double click to run the file, then follow the on screen instructions.

Using the Software

Once installed, you will have some software called "DVR Widget", open this software. Now the software is
running, make sure the micro SD card has been installed in to your SPYZ15, and then connect it to one of
your computers USB ports using the supplied cable. The software should now say "DVR Connected" in the
top left corner.
The first thing we want to do is click the "Sync Date Time to DVR", this will set the SPYZ15 date and time to
that of your PC.
Configuring Record Settings - Express Mode
Express mode is the quickest and easiest way to configure your SPYZ15. Click "Settings" and you will have a
selection of pre-configured scenarios. If one of these fits how you want to use the camera, then select it
from the list, then click "Sync Settings to DVR". Now you can close the software, and safely eject the SPYZ15
from your computer. Make sure the record mode switch is on the cog symbol, not the eye or person
running, power the camera on, and it will record based on the mode you selected.
Configuring Record Settings – Custom Mode
Custom mode gives you full control over every single record option. To enable custom mode, click
"Option" then change Setting Mode to "Custom Mode" then click "Save Option". Now if you go to
"Settings" and you'll see a huge range of options to play with. I'll now go through options and what they
mean.
Video Quality
Resolution
Frame Rate
Indoor Lighting Condition
Day/Night Mode
The higher the quality the less the video is compressed, meaning better
quality but less recording time.
The higher the resolution the better the clarity, but the larger the
recordings will be.
The higher the frame rate, the smoother the
image, but the larger the recordings will be.
This is the frequency of you electricity supply. For use in the EU this should
be set to 50Hz
Day mode gives the best image quality and frame rate, but may struggle to
see in low-light conditions. Night mode reduces the frame rate and can
cause moving objects to appear blurred, but they may still be visible. Auto
switching will determine which mode to use based on the lighting level.
High: Low:
20FPS 5FPS