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SPYTEC Z12 INTELLIGENT SECURITY
CAMCORDER USER GUIDE
Thank you for choosing the SpyTec Z12 Intelligent Security Camcorder. The soap-
bar-size video camera weighs only 1.6 ounces and is easily hidden. The multi-trigger,
time-programmed recording device captures video at one of two resolutions and
can be set for loop recording. Recordings can be triggered automatically by motion,
vibration or voice, and videos are date-time stamped. The camera's microSD slot
accommodates a card containing up to 200GB of memory. With a vibration standby
time of up to 90 days and the capability to power recordings for up to 8 hours from its
internal battery, the camera is extremely flexible to place and operate. It can also be
powered indefinitely from its included AC or car adapters.

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  • Page 1 SPYTEC Z12 INTELLIGENT SECURITY CAMCORDER USER GUIDE Thank you for choosing the SpyTec Z12 Intelligent Security Camcorder. The soap- bar-size video camera weighs only 1.6 ounces and is easily hidden. The multi-trigger, time-programmed recording device captures video at one of two resolutions and can be set for loop recording.

  • Page 2: What's In The Box

    The LED flashes red while charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged. The fastest way to charge the Z12 is by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet or power strip while the other end of the cable is connected to the USB port on the right side of the camera (with the lens facing you).
  • Page 3 The easiest type of memory card to use with the Z12 contains a capacity of 32GB or less, while cards with more memory must be properly formatted to be recognized by the camera.

  • Page 4: Setting The Date And Time

    Using the included USB cable, attach the camera to the computer where the Zetta Widget software is installed. When the Z12 is attached to the PC, two lettered drives appear: one drive is the SD card (where the files are stored) and one is the camera’s internal memory. The latter has a small amount of on-board flash for settings and firmware.

  • Page 5: Setting The Mode

    To end a recording, hold the Power button for two seconds. The LED will turn orange, then turn off to indicate recording has stopped. SPYTEC Z12 INTELLIGENT SECURITY CAMCORDER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 6: Customizable Features

    Zetta widget computer software. Customizable Features The Z12’s self-starting flexibility becomes evident when you take advantage of the camera’s programmable features using the Zetta Widget software. To see the Custom selection screens,change the Setting Mode from Express to Custom, then click on the Save Option button.

  • Page 7: Video Quality

    Up-side-down option in the Zetta Widget software. Make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and keep the camera’s three- position switch in Custom Mode. The default is Normal orientation. SPYTEC Z12 INTELLIGENT SECURITY CAMCORDER USER GUIDE...

  • Page 8: Time Stamp

    Custom Mode. You can always disable Circular Recording from the software. When the camera’s three-way switch is set to Surveillance mode, circular recording is enabled; with On-the-go, it’s disabled; the Custom mode default is enabled. SPYTEC Z12 INTELLIGENT SECURITY CAMCORDER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 9 Sync Settings to DVR and keep the camera’s three-way switch in the Custom mode. The mic is enabled in Surveillance and On-the-go modes. It’s also enabled by default when selecting High Quality Video recording in Custom mode. It is disabled for Medium- and Low-quality recording. SPYTEC Z12 INTELLIGENT SECURITY CAMCORDER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 10 High, Medium or Low. In a noisy environment like when the car is parked on a busy street, set the trigger to Low Sensitivity. (Otherwise, the camera might be triggered to record too much.) But in an isolated parking lot, set the SPYTEC Z12 INTELLIGENT SECURITY CAMCORDER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 11 Custom mode. The motion trigger is disabled in Surveillance and On- the-go modes and disabled by default in the software’s custom settings. Otherwise, it’s set for High sensitivity for High Quality Video, Medium for medium quality and Low for low quality. SPYTEC Z12 INTELLIGENT SECURITY CAMCORDER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 12 VEHICULAR USE The Z12 can be used to automatically trigger video recording in a variety of ways in a vehicle: • Car-Activate Recording for video capture when the engine is turned on •...
  • Page 13 SPYTEC Z12 INTELLIGENT SECURITY CAMCORDER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 14 Triggering Record, and check off up to three ways for the camera to start recording: Voice-Trigger, Vibration-Trigger and Motion-Trigger. The camera will stand by to record during the set time period but record only when triggered. SPYTEC Z12 INTELLIGENT SECURITY CAMCORDER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 15 If you choose Delete Task, the highlighted time block will be deleted. To activate your designated Schedule Settings on the Z12, make sure to click OK on the Schedule Settings screen. Then, in the Settings screen, make sure to click on the Sync Settings to DVR button.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    DVR Disconnected. 64- to 200GB microSD Card Support If one of these high-capacity cards is not recognized by the Z12, you’ll need to properly format it. If the card has not been used before, formatting it won’t wipe out any data.

  • Page 17: Windows Users

    If you’re not sure how much free space the memory card in your camera contains, connect the Z12 to your computer using the USB cable. The device will pop up on a Windows computer as a removable disk followed by a letter. Right-click on Properties to see how much space has been used and how much free space remains.
  • Page 18 Can I Schedule Recordings Outside of 3-hour Multiples? No. When designating blocks of time for the Z12 to record video using the Schedule Settings screen in the Zetta Widget, the minimum duration is three hours. You can drag your mouse to program longer segments, but they must be in multiples of 3 hours.

  • Page 19: Firmware Upgrades

    Thanks again for purchasing a SpyTec product! We appreciate your business and strive to make your experience the best possible. If you have any issues with your product, please contact us at support@spytec.com so that we can help you get things started.

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