SPYTEC ZIR32 720P NIGHT VISION INTELLIGENT SECURITY CAMERA USER GUIDE Thank you for choosing the SpyTec ZIR32 720p Night Vision Intelligent Security Camcorder. The soap box-size video camera weighs only 4 ounces and is easily hidden. The multi-trigger, time-programmed recording device captures high-definition (720p) video. Recordings can be triggered automatically by body heat, motion, vibration or voice, or through an external device such as a door or window sensor.
What’s in The Box Camcorder (also called the DVR) 5V wall outlet adapter USB 2.0 cable User manual Requirements A microSD card with up to 200GB of memory A Windows or Macintosh computer with USB port, media player software and Internet access to download the camera’s control software. GETTING STARTED Quick Start Here’s the fastest way to start video recording right out of the box.
Note: To check if the battery has power, make sure the camera is disconnected from an external power source and hold the power button for one second. If there’s no memory card in the slot or the inserted card is unformatted, the LED will briefly turn a steady green (indicating internal power) then a steady red (indicating there’s no memory card), then turn off.
Using the ZIR32 Zetta Widget Software To adjust the date and time in your camera and to customize the ZIR32’s range of features, you must first download and install the Widget software on your Windows or Macintosh computer. Use your computer browser to go to: http://support.spytec.com/help/article/link/zetta-widget Choose the Zetta Configuration Tool Widget for Windows (2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10) or the Widget for Mac OS X.
Setting the Date and Time In order to superimpose the correct date and time in videos recorded with the ZIR32, you must first use the Zetta Widget software. With the plug icon shown in green and labeled “DVR Connected,” click on the clock in the left icon. You can accept the PC Date Time active on your computer or you can click on the Custom Date Time. Either way, make sure to click on Sync Date Time to DVR so that the settings are saved to the camera.
Note: The Custom mode is used to start a recording automatically from designated triggers or at preset times according to instructions downloaded to the camera from the Zetta Widget computer software. Customizable Features The ZIR32’s self-starting flexibility become 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.
Video Quality You can choose one of three video qualities by using the Zetta Widget software. They are High, Medium, and Low. High Quality means that the video is saved with the least amount of file compression; Low Quality with the most compression. The default video quality is High. Once you’ve clicked on High, Medium or Low, make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and leave the camera’s three-position switch in Custom mode.
While Night Vision produces viewable results near the camera, its useful range will trail off beyond 10 - 16 feet (3 - 5 meters) away from the camera. Orientation The camera can operate upside down, which is a capability you may want to put to use based on its hiding position such as prioritizing whether the USB port or memory card faces out for easier access in a tight corner. Resulting video will appear upside down on your computer unless you choose the Up-side-down option in the Zetta Widget software.
Split File Time Managing your recordings is made easier from shorter-length files. That way, you can review snippets instead of epics and upload incidents without a lot of irrelevant video. You can set the software to have the camera save video into discrete files every 10-, 15- or 20 minutes. So, for instance, if you selected the latter interval, a 3-hour recording will be automatically saved as nine 20-minute files.
Mic In some situations, audio in a video recording is irrelevant or undesirable. You can turn off the camera’s microphone by clicking on the Disable button. Make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and keep the camera’s three-way switch in the Custom mode. The mic is enabled in Continuous and Triggering 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.
PIR Trigger Thanks to the passive infrared (PIR) sensor, body heat can be used to trigger the camera. However, unlike the camera’s other triggers, PIR sensitivity cannot be adjusted. Select this trigger to record when body heat is detected. The camera can sense body heat up close and to a maximum range 10 - 16 feet (3 - 5 meters). Voice-Trigger Sensitivity In the case of the camera’s microphone picking up a voice or voices to trigger recording, you can adjust the mic sensitivity to High, Medium, or Low.
Vibration Standby Mode No matter whether the vibration trigger is set for high, medium or low, choosing Power Saving will cause a slight delay before recording begins while Fast Wake Up kicks in instantly at the expense of draining the battery more quickly. When you change a setting, make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and leave the camera’s three-position switch in the Custom mode. Vibration Standby Mode is not applicable to Continuous and Triggering modes.
VEHICULAR USE The ZIR32 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 • Car-Stop Recording for when the engine is turned off • Car-Activate & Car-Stop Recording for both Note: An optional car cigarette lighter adapter with USB charging port is required for the camera to automatically recognize whether the engine is turn on or off. (See Specifications on pg. 19.
Using the Zetta Widget software, first click on the Disable setting under MotionTrigger Sensitivity. Then, choose one of the following: Car-Activate Recording: To capture video while driving, the camera will automatically power on and start recording when the car’s ignition is started. The camera will automatically shut down when the car is turned off.
To program the camera, click on Settings on the left side of the Zetta Widget software, then scroll all the way down to the Auto On/Off selection. Click on Scheduled Recording, then the Edit link. You’ll see the Schedule Settings screen showing a 7-day, 24-hour calendar. Move your mouse to a particular time slot. You can either click and let go to highlight a one-hour block or click and hold the mouse to extend the time in one-hour multiples. Upon highlighting a time block, a Create Task box appears.
Tip: The advantage of setting triggers is that you won’t have to review hours of non-eventful footage. Once you click OK, you’ll be able to view your choices on the calendar. Designated time blocks are outlined in gray. As the legend at the bottom of the calendar shows, a transparent block indicates an Always Record task.
Hooking Up an External Triggering Device The ZIR32 can be triggered by an external device such as a smoke detector, vibration detector, or a door or window sensor. So, for instance, if a door is opened, the camera can be set to automatically record video. Optionally, the ZIR32 can supply power to an external device. You can also use the ZIR32 to trigger an external alarm. Acronyms used here are as follows: NO stands for normally opened, NC means normally closed, and C denotes common contact.
LEDs at a Glance It’s important to pay attention to the ZIR32’s multi-color light emitting diode in order to know the status of the camera.
Specifications Lens Wide angle Sensor Resolutions Frame rates (frames per second) Video qualities Sensor sensitivity Sensor viewing angle (diagonal) Fixed 160° diagonal, 115° horizontal, 87° vertical 1 MP (1280 x 960) 1280 x 720 (720p) or 640 x 360 (360p) 20 fps (high) or 6 fps (low) High, medium, low 1.
64- to 200GB microSD card support If a high-capacity card is not recognized by the ZIR32, you’ll need to properly format it. If the card has not been used before, formatting it won’t wipe out any data. But if the card has been in use, keep in mind that any data stored on the card will be lost during formatting. Fully insert the up to 200GB microSD card into the camera’s memory slot until a click is heard and connect the camera to your PC using the included USB cable.
How do I check card memory? If you’re not sure how much free space the memory card in your camera contains, connect the ZIR32 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. Can I use the ZIR32 as a live Web cam? No. The camera will not record when attached to a computer via its USB cable.
How Can I Power the Camera in a Vehicle? Purchase an optional car adapter. See specifications. Firmware Upgrades Occasional firmware upgrade may be available for the ZIR32. Visit http://support.spytec.com/ to check on the latest firmware for your ZIR32. Help 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.
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