Zetronix zClock-150 HD User manual

zClock-150HD
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zClock-150 HD
Multifunctioning DVR Alarm Clock
Users Guide

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The zClock-150HD from Zetronix is a simple-to-use covert video 720p
HD recording device. Hidden in a fully functional alarm clock, and
thermometer this camera will record up to 12 hours of video on a
single charge.
In the Box
Your box contains the zClock-150HD, a remote control, a battery, a
USB cord, an AC power adapter, a manual, and a disc containing
drivers that will allow the device to be used as a webcam (32-bit
Windows systems only).

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Getting Started
The first step in using the zClock-150HD is to insert the battery and
charge it if the battery if it is not in already. Make sure the + lead is
connection to the + label on the battery. Charge the device by
plugging the included cord into the USB mini port on the back of the
clock and connecting the other end into either the AC adapter or a
USB port on a computer. While charging, the Red LED will glow on the
device and turn off when the battery is full. Before first use, we
suggest charging the device for at least 12 hours.
Before inserting a micro SD card, make sure the card is formatted
correctly. The device can record in the FAT 16/32 format. If you aren’t
sure how to format an SD card, you can find instructions here:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2112408_format-memory-card.html. The
zClock-150HD is compatible with Micro SD cards up to 32GB capacity.
Once it has been formatted, insert the micro SD card in the memory
card slot on the device with the gold contacts facing down (toward
the bottom). When secure, you will feel the card “click” into place. To
remove the card later, simply push on it and it will spring out.
Recording Video
To record video, point the remote towards the LCD of the clock and
press the ON button on the remote. The Blue LED on the clock will
glow indicating the unit is in Standby mode. If the device remains in
Standby mode for longer than 1-2 minutes, it will power down. To
begin recording video, press the Video button on the remote. The
Blue LED will blink quickly 3 times and shut off to indicate that the
device is recording. To stop recording, press the Video button again,
and the device will return to Standby mode.
*Note: When inputting commands through the remote control, the
device may take a moment to process.

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Motion-Activated Recording
To record motion-activated video, point the remote towards the LCD
of the clock and press on button on the remote. The Blue LED will
glow indicating the unit is in Standby mode. Press the Motion
Detection button on the remote control. The LED will blink 3 times
then turn off to indicate the device has entered motion detection
mode. When the device detects movement, it will automatically begin
recording video. The device will record in 2 minute clips as long as
motion continues.
To turn off motion detection and return to Standby mode, simply
press the Motion Detection button on the remote control.
*Note: If aimed at a bright white surface, i.e. a white wall under
fluorescent lights, motion detection may not behave properly. Once
motion is detected, the device may simply continue to record in 2
minute clips.
Taking Photos
To take photos, point the remote towards the LCD of the clock and
press on button on the remote. The Blue LED will turn on glowing
blue to indicate it is in Standby mode. If the device remains in standby
mode for longer than 1-2 minutes, it will power down.
Press the Photo button on the remote control, the blue LED will blink
once to indicate that a photo has been recorded.

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Recording Audio
To record video, point the remote towards the LCD of the clock and
press on button on the remote. The Blue LED will glow indicating the
unit is in Standby mode. If the device remains in Standby mode for
longer than 1-2 minutes, it will power down. To begin recording
audio, press the Audio Record button on the remote. The Blue LED on
the will blink twice and shut off to indicate that the device is
recording. To stop recording, press the Audio button again, and the
device will return to Standby mode.
Viewing Recorded Files
To view your files on a computer, simply connect the device via the
supplied USB cord with the Micro SD card properly inserted into the
device, making sure it is powered off. Once connected to your PC use
the remote to turn ON the device. It will connect as a removable
drive, and depending on the settings on your PC, it may automatically
notify you that new hardware was detected. If so, select Open Folder
to View Files.
If it is not automatically detected, click Start on your desktop. Select
My Computer if you are using Windows XP, or Computer if using
Windows Vista or Windows 7. The device should be listed as a
Removable Disk under the Devices with Removable Storage section.
Open that drive, which will contain a folder called DCIM. Within that
folder is another folder labeled 100DSCIM. This folder contains your
videos and photos.

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If you have a Mac open the finder menu and you should see a new
External Device which is the clock, Open that drive, which will contain
a folder called DCIM. Within that folder is another folder labeled
100DSCIM. This folder contains your videos and photos.
If your media player has any problems opening recorded videos, you
can use VLC Player, which can be downloaded for free at
http://www.videolan.org.
When disconnecting your device from a computer, always be sure to
use the Safely Remove Hardware utility in Windows.
Setting Time and Date
Setting the time and date stamp on your device is easy. Simply create
a .txt file on your computer and name it “time”. In that file you will
enter the date and time in the following format: year.month.day
hour:minute:second. (Ex. 2011.01.31 12.00.00 Y)Setting Time and Date
To turn the time and date stamp off, enter N instead of Y.
There is also a sample txt file on the included CD.
Once you’ve created the file, connect the device to your computer via
USB and save the .txt file to the device’s root directory NOT IN ANY OF
THE SUB FOLDERS. When you connect the device to your computer, it
will be assigned a drive letter (ex. C:, D:, E:). When you open that drive,
you are in the root directory, or topmost level of the drive.
After you have loaded the file, safely disconnect the device from your
computer, turn the device on and off, and the time and date you
loaded should now appear on any new videos and photos you record.

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Setting the Time on the Clock
To set the time and date press the Set button on the back of the clock
you will notice 2010 flashing. Press Up/Down to set the year, then
press the set button again to set the month, first choose the month by
pressing up and down, then press set again to choose the date by
pressing up and down again. Once that’s done press the set button
again to move to hour use up and down button to select the correct
hour then press the set button again to select minutes and press the
up and down button to choose the correct time in minutes. The time
is preset in 24 hour format to change press the
To change your display from a 12 to a 24 hour clock, press the up
button in standard time display mode.

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Setting an Alarm
Press the Mode button to enter Alarm mode. Once Alarm Mode is
pressed --:-- will appear on the LCD, to start setting hour and minute
press the Set Button. Once the Set button is pressed choose the hour
by pressing up or down. Once the hour is set press the set button
again to choose the minute by pressing up or down. Once that is
done press the Set button again to choose the Snooze ( 1 – 60 min),
Press the set button again to choose Alarm Noise (1-6)
Press the Mode button at any time to exit Alarm mode and display
regular time. In the Alarm Mode Press the UP to turn off or on the
alarm and the snooze function when the Alarm is ON and DOT LED
will glow to the left of the time. When alarm is off the LED will not be
on, and when the Snooze is on the LED will flash.
Alarm Off Alarm On Snooze On

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Time Announcement & Natural Sounds
In time mode press the Time Announcement Button to hear the
current time being announced. The zClock-150HD also comes with
natural sounds to help you sleep; press the time button on the back to
choose a time interval between 10 – 60 min.
Then press and hold the Time Announcement button for 3 sec to start
the countdown and play the natural sounds to help you fall asleep.
Once time has counted down to 0 the sounds will stop.