ZEPCAM T1 Instruction manual

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MANUAL
ZEPCAM T1
ZEPCAM T1-XT
ZEPCAM T1 LIVE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 ZEPCAM
4 ZEPCAM T1, T1-XT, T1 LIVE FUNCTIONS
5 LIVE MODULE
5 REMOTE CONTROL
6HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM - GENERAL
8HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM - RECORDING
9HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM LIVE - SETTING UP 3G AND WI-FI
11 HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM LIVE - LIVE STREAMING
12 HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM LIVE - VIEWING LIVE STREAMING VIDEOS OVER WI-FI / 3G
13 HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM LIVE - WI-FI- ADHOC CONNECTION TO ZEPCAM
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6. 7a. 7b.
ZEPCAM
1. Zepcam T1-XT recorder
2. Zepcam Live module
3. Zepcam Remote control
4. 2a USB charger
5. USB cable
6. Video cable
7a. Zepcam Bulletcam
7b. Zepcam Clipcam
- Various mounts
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UP
Select
On/Off 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 off
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
• Press and hold this button for a few seconds to stop recording
• Return to the MAIN MENU
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
Up
Select
Down
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STRM
STOP
Connector
Press the STRM (=Stream) button to start streaming
Audio signal: single beep
Press the STRM button to add a TAG in the video file while streaming
Audio signal:
1. Recording mode: Single beep
2. Streaming video mode: Double beep
Use the STOP button to stop streaming and save your video file
Audio signal: single long beep
Use the connector to connect the Live module to the Zepcam recorder
LIVE MODULE
REMOTE CONTROL
The REC/ TAG button has several functions:
• Start recording / Start streaming
• Insert a 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 PAIRING
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SWITCH THE ZEPCAM ON / OFF
Press and hold the SELECT button for a few seconds, until the Zepcam login screen appears
Select EXIT in the MAIN MENU to switch off the Zepcam
Before you can use the Zepcam, you have to log in
The Zepcam has 3 different levels with different user authorisations
The user names and passwords can be found on the card added to this manual
To change the password, check the Zepcam T1 + T1- Live manual online
With this menu you can check the position of the camera. If necessary you can change
the position of the camera without recording.
There are two ways to start the CAMERA MENU:
• Select the option CAMERA in the MAIN MENU
• Press the LARGE BUTTON
HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM - GENERAL
LOG IN
CAMERA PREVIEW
• When recording stops, automatically the MOVIES MENU appears
In this menu you will see a list with all the video files on the Zepcam
• Use the SELECT button to select and play a video file
• Select the MOVIES MENU in the MAIN MENU
PLAY BACK VIDEOS on the Zepcam recorder
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HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM - GENERAL
• Connect the Zepcam to a PC or Mac using the USB cable
• Go from the MAIN MENU to SETTINGS and ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS
• Select the option ATTACH TO PC
• The Zepcam is now connected to your PC and the Zepcam drive will appear on your PC screen
• Select the MOVIES folder, you can now copy the video files to your PC
• To charge your battery use the Zepcam USB charger
• Connect the USB charger to the USB connection under the rubber cover of the Zepcam recorder
• Charger indicator LED status: Blue LED flashing: Battery is charging
Blue LED on: Battery is fully charged
• For fastest charging results make sure the Zepcam is switched off
CHARGING the BATTERY
CONNECT TO PC or MAC
This function will only work when logged in as Administrator or Super User
BRIGHT=
CHARGED
USB CONNECTOR
FLASH =
CHARGING
Charging time depends on the Zepcam and the charger:
Zepcam Zepcam XT
Normal charger 6-8 hours 12-16 hours
Fast charger 3-4 hours 6-8 hours
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While recording you can insert a TAG. With a TAG you can mark important moments in a recording and it
makes it easier to trace back these important moments in the video file.
• 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 flash)
• While streaming press the STRM button on the Live module
HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM - RECORDING
For local recording make sure the Live module is disconnected or switched off.
When the Live module is connected, the Zepcam automatically switches to streaming mode.
START RECORDING
• Use the LARGE BUTTON or select CAMERA in the MAIN MENU
• Press RECORD while in the CAMERA menu
• Press the REC/ TAG button on the remote control
While recording the RED LED lights on the recorder and remote control flash (orange when streaming).
INSERT TAG
• Press STOP in the CAMERA menu
• Press the REC/ TAG button on the remote control, until the GREEN LED is flashing
STOP RECORDING
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Before you can start video streaming you need to set up the wireless network (3G or Wi-Fi) connection.
HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM LIVE - SETTING UP 3G / WI-FI
SETTING UP Wi-Fi STREAMING
For the first Wi-Fi network setup we recommend to generate a special Wi-Fi setup file. Once your Zepcam
has access to a Wi-Fi network it is easier to add new Wi-Fi networks via a special web interface.
First time Wi-Fi setup: Generate Wi-Fi file:
• Go to live.zepcam.com
• Click on CREATE WI-FI SETUP
• Enter the exact Wi-Fi details (SSID, PASSWORD, security level) and select GENERATE
• Copy the downloaded file (named wpa_supplicant.conf) to the root folder of your Zepcam
• Disconnect the Zepcam from your PC
• Choose SETTINGS >STREAMING SETTINGS >WI-FI >SETTINGS >ADVANCED SETTINGS
>UPDATE CONFIG FILE WI-FI
• The Zepcam can now be connected to the Wi-Fi network
The word LINK appears next to the Wi-Fi icon
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• Connect the Zepcam to your Wi-Fi network (STREAMING SETTINGS>Wi-Fi: On)
• Find the Zepcam IP address (STREAMING SETTINGS >WI-FI >DETAILS>WIRELESS IP ADDRESS)
• On your computer (connected to same Wi-Fi network) open your browser and enter the IP address
• In your browser: go to settings
For APN settings:
• Enter your APN setting supplied by your telecom provider, or find them on the internet
For Wi-Fi settings:
• Enter the Wi-Fi details (NAME, PASSWORD, security level) and select UPDATE WI-FI
• The new APN and Wi-Fi settings are now added to your Zepcam
To set up 3G streaming, an UNLOCKED SIMcard with data plan is needed (no PIN lock activated)
• Make sure the Zepcam Live module is NOT attached to the Zepcam recorder
• Open the live module by using a screwdriver
• Place your SIM card in the SIM card reader and close the live module by using the screws
• Insert the connector of the live module in the back of the recorder
• Switch on the recorder, login with your personal id and go to SETTINGS >STREAMING SETTINGS
>3G >SETTINGS
• Now select provider (the Zepcam will search for mobile provider, this may
take a few minutes) and choose your provider with the right subscription
• Manual add provider APN (see adding APN settings) via Wi-Fi login
• Wait until you see the 3G icon on the top of the recorder screen, which
indicates you have a connection. If the word LINK appears, streaming is
possible
SETTING UP 3G STREAMING
Make sure you have a SIMcard with a sufficient data plan
ADDING APN SETTINGS OR WI-FI NETWORKS
HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM LIVE - SETTING UP 3G / WI-FI
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There are several options to start and stop video streaming:
• Use the PROFILES in the MAIN MENU to switch between REC ONLY/ WI-FI/ 3G/ AD-HOC
• Press the STRM button on the live module. Press STOP to stop steaming
• Press the REC/TAG button on your remote Control, press a few seconds to stop recording
• Select RECORD in the MAIN MENU. Select STOP to stop streaming
• Go In the MAIN MENU, go to CAMERA and start recording
For live streaming the Zepcam needs to be setup properly.
For more information see Setting up Wi-Fi (p9) and 3G (p10).
The current version of the Zepcam does not automatically switch between 3G and Wi-Fi.
This needs to be done manually.
• Go to STREAMING SETTINGS
• Turn 3G On or Wi-Fi On
• It may take a minute before the connection to the new network is made
(‘LINK’ appears in display)
HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM LIVE - LIVE STREAMING
LIVE VIDEO STREAMING
SELECTING 3G or Wi-Fi
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HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM LIVE - VIEWING LIVE STREAMING VIDEOS OVER 3G / WI-FI
Most common situation: Streaming live video via the Zepcam Video Server to your desktop computer.
There are two ways to view the live video on your (desktop) computer: web browser or VLC player. For
both options you need to log in to your personal page at live.zepcam.com.
• All Zepcams with a live video stream show a thumbnail
• Click on a thumbnail to show the stream in a Java Player showing fluently buffered playing video with a
little delay.
• Select Realtime, start playing MotionJPG. This player streams with minimal delay.
Important note: Streams in Java Player are shown in higher quality
• Note: at the moment Firefox, Safari and Chrome browsers give the best results
• Open VLC media player (VLC player can be downloaded via http://www.videolan.org/vlc/)
• Go to your personal Zepcam page and copy the link address of the live stream you want to see
• In VLC player go to media
• Select open network stream and select network to paste your link address. Choose more options and
set buffer on 350 ms
• Select PLAY and you will see your Live Streaming video
LOGIN TO THE PERSONAL LIVE.ZEPCAM.COM PAGE
• Go to live.zepcam.com and login with your personal code (supplied with Zepcam recorder)
• This is your personal Zepcam page that gives you an overview of the Zepcams connected to your
account
WEB BASED LIVE VIDEO
LIVE VIDEO IN VLC PLAYER
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HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM LIVE - WI-FI ADHOC CONNECTION TO ZEPCAM
CONNECTING
Make sure the live module or Wi-Fi stick is connected to the Zepcam.
• Switch on the Zepcam
• Select Wi-Fi Adhoc in the menu (SETTINGS >STREAMING SETTINGS >WI-FI >SETTINGS >WI-FI
ADHOC >ON)
When using multiple Adhoc connections, multiple Zepcam-id’s can be assigned. This can be done in
the same menu as the Adhoc connections
• Switch on Wi-Fi connection in the SETTINGS menu (Settings >STREAMING SETTINGS >WI-FI >ON)
• On the tablet or laptop go to Settings >NETWORK >WI-FI >Select ZCW1 network
(In case of other Zepcam-id, code is ZCW’id’)
Important note! Not all laptops support Adhoc Wi-Fi connections
VIEWING VIDEOS
• After connecting the tablet or laptop to the Zepcam, the Zepcam can be used to log in
• In your tablet’s or laptop’s web browser use the Zepcam IP address to log in.
Standard IP address is: 10.150.160.1
• (To find the IP address go to the SETTINGS menu >Streaming settings >Wi-Fi> Details >WIRELESS
IP ADDRESS)
• In the web browser you can watch the available video streams or change settings
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LIVE VIEWING
NOTE
• This function is only available on laptops that support Adhoc Wi-Fi connections
• Install VLC mediaplayer (http://www.videolan.org/vlc/)
• Open VLC mediaplayer and go to FILE> Open Network stream (or ctrl/cmd + N)
Selecting ‘More options’ will give the possibility to adjust the buffer time to 350ms, for less delay
• Please use the address below and press PLAY
• RTSP:10//10.150.160.1
• Currently an IPAD can only be used to play back video files
• Currently ANDRIOD tablets do not support Adhoc Wi-Fi connections
• ALAPTOP can be used for both playing back video files and viewing live streams
(Not all laptops support Adhoc Wi-Fi connections!)
HOW TO USE THE ZEPCAM LIVE - WI-FI ADHOC CONNECTION TO ZEPCAM
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Do you have any questions or problems with the Zepcam?
1. Check the ‘ZEPCAM T1 + T1 LIVE MANUAL’ online
2. Check the Zepcam website: www.zepcam.com. Go to the support area.
3. Call the Zepcam support: [phone] May 2013en