ZEPCAM T1 Setup guide

ONLINE
MANUAL
ZEPCAM T1
ZEPCAM T1XT
ZEPCAM T1 LIVE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of buttons + Symbols
Zepcam T1-XT live system
INTRODUCTION
Zepcam functions
Live Module
Remote control
Activating the Zepcam
Preparing the Zepcam
Charging the battery
Activating the Zepcam
Getting started
Zepcam Main Menu
How to use the Zepcam - RECORDING
Recording preparations
Recording
Movies
Playing movies at pc/ mac
How to use the Zepcam - ZEPCAM LIVE
Setting up Wi-Fi networks
Setting up 3g network
Live streaming
Viewing Live videos
Wi-Fi adhoc connections
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LIST OF SYMBOLS
Battery empty GPS Disabled Wi-Fi strong signal 3G strong signalRemote disabledSD not available
Battery charged GPS - No x Wi-Fi error 3G oine
Battery charging No GPS signal
Status unknown GPS - Satellite lock
Battery full GPS - No satellite Wi-Fi no signal 3G weak signalRemote connectedSD usage
These symbols are displayed on the top of the screen and are used to indicate functions and errors of the Zepcam
List of symbols possibly visible on the Zepcam recorder
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1. Zepcam T1-XT recorder 2. Zepcam Live module
3. Zepcam remote
control
4. USB charger
5. USB cable
6. Video cable
7a. Zepcam
Bullet camera
7b. Zepcam
Clipcam
ZEPCAM T1XT LIVE SYSTEM
7b. Zepcam
Compact camera
Zepcam T1-XT live package content
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ZEPCAM INTRODUCTION
Zepcam functions
Live Module
Remote control
Activating the Zepcam
Preparing the Zepcam
Charging the battery
Activating the Zepcam
Getting started
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UP
Select
On/O button
Down
Large Button
Mic in
Video/ Audio out
Use the UP button to browse through the menus
Use the SELECT button to select an option in a menu
Use the SELECT button to switch the Zepcam on and o
Press SELECT for 10 sec. to reset the Zepcam
Use the DOWN button to browse through menus
This button has several functions
• Go directly to CAMERA from the MAIN MENU
• Start recording
• Insert a TAG
• To stop recording press and hold this button for a few seconds
• Return to previous screen
To connect a microphone
To connect earphones or a display
ZEPCAM T1, T1XT, T1 LIVE FUNCTIONS
Large button
USB
connection
Indicator
lights
Mic in
A/V
output
Camera
connector
Live module
connector
v
Select
Down
Zepcam T1-XT recorder functions
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STRM
STOP
Connector
Use the connector to connect the Live module to the Zepcam recorder
Press the STRM (=Stream) button to start streaming
Audio signal: single beep
Press the STRM button to add a TAG in the video le while streaming
Led feedback:
1. Green: connected to selected network
2. Red: Zepcam is streaming
Use the STOP button to stop streaming and save your video le
LIVE MODULE
REMOTE CONTROL
The REC/ TAG button has several functions:
• Start recording / Start streaming
• Insert TAG
• Press and hold the REC/ TAG button for a few seconds to stop recording
REC/
TAG
Stream
Stop
Connector
REC/
TAG
Remote needs to be paired with Zepcam.
Pair remote in SETTINGS >ADVANCED SETTINGS >REMOTE CONTROL > PAIRING, see page 11
Zepcam live module functions
Zepcam remote control functions
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PREPARING THE ZEPCAM
Connect camera to Zepcam recorder
The camera and recorder are two separate parts of the Zepcam. Before the Zepcam can start recording both
need to be connected to each other, using the video cable. Both the Bulletcam and Clipcam video cable are
tted out with a quick release safety connector, enabling the fast and safe release of the video cable.
The Bulletcam video cable includes a microphone for sound recording.
Recorder to video cable
Use the screw connector to attach the video cable to the Zepcam T1-XT recorder
Video cable to camera
Press the quick release safety connector into the connector of the camera
Screw connector
Quick release
safety
connector
Zepcam T1-XT connectors
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
Charging times depend on the combination Zepcam and charger model.
These times are indicators, actual times can vary!
CHARGING the BATTERY
CHARGING INDICATORS
CHARGING TIMES
Led on =
Charged
USB CONNECTOR
Flash =
Charging
Zepcam Zepcam XT
Normal
charger
6-8 hours 12-16 hours
Fast charger 3-4 hours 6-8 hours
Before using the Zepcam, the Zepcam must be charged via the USB connection under
the rubber cover on the Zepcam recorder.
The Zepcam can be charged by:
• Connecting the Zepcam recorder and charger with the USB cable
• Connecting the Zepcam recorder and PC with USB cable (Charging by computer takes more time to charge)
• Using the external battery
If the Zepcam is charging it is indicated by the following indicators;
• On screen; battery sign indicator: Red ash: Battery is charging
Green ash: Battery is charged
• On Zepcam; LED charger indicator status: Blue LED ashing: Battery is charging
Blue LED on: Battery is fully charged
For fastest charging results make sure the Zepcam is switched o
Process of charging the battery.
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Login screen
ACTIVATING THE ZEPCAM
SWITCH THE ZEPCAM ON / OFF
Press and hold the SELECT/ ON OFF button for a few seconds, until the Zepcam login screen appears
To use the Zepcam, the recorder needs to be switched on, charged and the user needs to log in to the Zepcam to be
able to control the Zepcam. The following steps will guide you through this process.
The Zepcam has three dierent levels with dierent user rights. Each level has a ID and password.
Level User Rights
User Record and play
Super User Record, play, delete movies and connect Zepcam to PC.
As a Super User you can just copy videos to PC or Mac. You are not able to download
software from a PC or Mac to the Zepcam.
Administrator Record, play, delete movies, connect Zepcam to PC or Mac, update rmware, set date and
time, add, change and remove users.
Caution!: As Administrator you are able to change and delete ID’s and passwords, which
may result in not being able to use the standard ID’s and passwords anymore.
LEVELS AND USER RIGHTS
FIRST LOG IN
When logging in for the rst time, use the standard ID and password of the administrator.
The login codes are provided with the Zepcam.
Now you can change the user settings:
• Scroll through the numbers using the UP and DOWN buttons
• Select the right numbers using the SELECT button
• Use the backspace << to erase numbers
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Zepcam main menu
ZEPCAM MAIN MENU
CAMERA MENU
MOVIES MENU
The CAMERA MENU can be used to check the position of the camera and the microphone without recording.
If necessary, the position of both can be changed before the recording is started.
Next to selecting the CAMERA MENU in the MAIN MENU, the CAMERA MENU can also be started by
pushing the LARGE BUTTON if the main menu is visible.
Inside the MOVIES MENU all local stored movie les are listed. Movie les can be played, marked (‘starred’) or deleted.
The movie menu automatically appears when a recording stops, or the menu can be opened using the SELECT
button in the main menu.
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Zepcam main menu
SETTINGS
PROFILE
EXIT
Inside the settings menu, multiple submenus are clustered to adjust the Zepcam settings according to the user
preferences. The SETTINGS MENU consists out of the following sub menus:
• Record settings
• Display settings
• Streaming settings
• Advanced settings
• Administrator settings
• Information
The Zepcam oers 4 proles:
• 3G/4G; Videos are streamed over 3G/4G and saved on the Zepcam recorder and server
• WIFI; Videos are streamed using Wi-Fi and saved on the Zepcam recorder and server
• Wi-Fi ad-hoc; allows wireless playback on tablets/laptop
• REC only; videos are saved on the Zepcam recorder only
The EXIT MENU can be used for four options;
• SHUTDOWN; turn of the Zepcam
• RESTART; restart the Zepcam
• SCREENSAVER + LOCK; Zepcam screensaver starts and locks the Zepcam. It is not possible to use the
buttons on the Zepcam. Starting, stopping and tagging a recording is possible during lock mode by using
the remote control
• LOG OUT; Logs out user, Zepcam stays on
• CANCEL; Back to Main Menu
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Remote control pairing
Start Zepcam
Reset Zepcam
If the Zepcam is not paired with the remote control:
1. Press and hold SELECT/ON OFF button for a few secconds
2. Enter login details
In case the Zepcam does not react, or doesn’t operate properly: reset the Zepcam
Press and hold SELECT/ON OFF button for a few secconds OR:
For older T1 systems: press the reset button (next to USB connector) using a small object i.e. a paperclip or pencil
1. Go to SETTINGS >ADVANCED SETTINGS >REMOTE CONTROL > PAIRING
2. Select YES to start pairing process
3. Open the back of the remote control, by turning the back until the second arrow and point are at one line
4. Remove the battery located underneath the circuit card. First remove the circuit card, then remove battery
from circuit card
5. Replace battery
6. All LED lights will ash
7. Pairing is completed. On screen of the recorder you see the next message: REMOTE IS NOW PAIRED
8. Replace back cover to reassamble the remote control
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RECORDING
Recording preparations
Recording
Movies
Playing movies at Pc/ mac
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RECORDING PREPARATIONS
Use the camera preview menu to check the camera and microphone positions without recording.
There are two ways to start the CAMERA:
• Select the option CAMERA in the MAIN MENU
• Press the LARGE BUTTON
Inside the CAMERA menu the next four options are available:
• RECORD/STREAM; Start recording/streaming
• STANDBY; Zepcam goes in screensaver/keylock
• MENU; Back to the MAIN MENU
• SETTINGS; Go to SETTINGS
CAMERA PREVIEW
Before starting recording it is important to check the image the camera is producing, to make sure the camera is not
tilted or pointing towards in an unwanted angle. Also the microphone needs to be checked before recording.
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Recording using the remote control
While recording it is possible to insert a TAG. With a TAG you can mark important moments in a recording and
it make it easier to trace back these important moments in the video le.
There are three options for inserting a tag:
• While recording press the LARGE button
• While recording you shortly press the REC/ TAG button on the remote control
(The ORANGE LED light on the remote control will ash)
For local recording go to PROFILE > REC ONLY.
START RECORDING
There are several options to start a recording
Using the Zepcam recorder;
• Use LARGE BUTTON or select CAMERA in the MAIN MENU
• Press RECORD while in the CAMERA menu
Using the Remote control;
• Press the REC/ TAG button on remote control
While recording the RED LED lights on the recorder and remote control ash
INSERT TAG
In order to stop a recording there are two options:
• Press STOP in the CAMERA menu
• Press the REC/ TAG button on the remote control, until the GREEN LED is ashing
After a recording is stopped, the movies menu will appear automatically
STOP RECORDING
RECORDING
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Movies menu
MOVIES
Recorded video les can be opened on the Zepcam.
There are two ways to enter the movies menu:
• Select MOVIES in the main menu using the SELECT button
• After stopping a recording, the movies menu will appear automatically
Inside the MOVIES MENU, general information about the movie le is provided. This data contains the movie
le number, date and time of recording, length of movie le and if the le is stared.
Inside the MOVIES menu stored video les van be selected. By pressing the select button, a video le can be
opened, resulting in the possibility to:
• PLAY; play the video directly on the recorder
• STAR; mark an important video with a star, making it easier to nd back later
• NEXT MOVIE; go to next video le
• PREVIOUS MOVIE; go to previous video le
• DELETE; remove selected video le
While playing the video le extra options are available using the buttons on the Zepcam.
MOVIES MENU
UP BUTTON Fast forward
DOWN BUTTON Rewind
SELECT BUTTON Pause, after which the following options appear;
Play
Stop
-> (Next) Tag
<- (Previous) tag
Slow
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PLAYING MOVIES AT PC/ MAC
After transferring the movie les to a pc/ mac the les can be viewed using a video playing application.
VIEWING VIDEO FILES
Zepcam advices the use of the VLC mediaplayer for playing movies on a pc or mac.
Download the VLC media player at: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ and instal the program
• Open VLC mediaplayer
• Open the video le, go to FILE> OPEN FILE and select the video le
• Use the controls of VLC mediaplayer to navigate through the video
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