
Zetta Z12 Intelligent Security Camcorder Quick Start Guide
www.zetta.com.hk
FCC Regulation
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and then on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
1 Increase the separation between the equipment and camcorder.
2 Connect the equipment to a different outlet so that the equipment and camcorder are
on different branch circuits.
3 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
Mode switch
Switch between surveillance, on-the-go and custom mode. Default setting is in bracket.
Note: For custom mode configuration, please use the PC software Widget to change
the settings. The widget can be downloaded from www.zetta.com.hk. To make the
custom mode settings take effective, please push the mode switch to the “custom
mode” position before powering up Z12.
Connecting to computer
To connect the camcorder to your computer, follow these instructions:
1 Connect the larger end of USB cable into an available USB port on the computer.
2 Connect the smaller end of the cable into the USB port of the camcorder.
3 The camcorder will appear in My Computer as a drive.
PC Software Widget
To synchronize the time and customize settings, download the PC software
“Widget” from www.zetta.com.hk and follow the instructions in the soft-
ware guide.
REMARK: If the time shown is year 2026 or beyond due to loss of Real Time Clock,
recording time will not be shown on video even timestamp is enabled. Please use
the widget to resync the time and delete files in 2026 or beyond!
Firmware upgrade
Zetta will from time to time release new firmware for enhancement or adding new features.
Visit www.zetta.com.hk to check it out.
Surveillance On-the-GO Custom (default)
Video Quality High High (High) / Medium / Low
Resolution 320x240 640x480 640x480 / (320x240)
Frame Rate High High (High) / Low
Indoor Lighting
Condition 50Hz 50Hz (50Hz) / 60Hz
Day / Night Mode Day mode Day mode (Day mode) / Night mode / Auto
switching
Orientation Normal Normal (Normal) / Up-side-down
Time Stamp Enable Enable (Enable) / Disable
Circular Recording Enable Disable (Enable) / Disable
Split File Time (min) 30 15 10 / (15) / 30
Mic Enable Enable (Enable) / Disable
LED On / Off On On (On) / Off
Voice-Trigger
Sensitivity Disable Disable High / Medium / Low / (Disable)
Vibration-Trigger
Sensitivity Disable Disable High / Medium / (Low) / Disable
Vibration Standby Mode N/A N/A Fast Wake Up / (Power Saving)
Motion-Trigger
Sensitivity Disable Disable High / Medium / Low / (Disable)
Auto On / Off Disable Disable Car-activate Recording /
Car-stop Recording /
Car-activate and Car-stop Re-
cording /
(Disable)
When Z12 is connected to the lighter through the 5V car adapter and the auto on /off mode is selected:
Car-activate Recording: Auto start recording once car is started, auto stop recording when car is stopped.
Car-stop Recording: Auto start recording when car is stopped, auto stop recording once car is started.
Car-activate and Car-stop Recording: Auto start recording once car is started and continue to record
even when car is stopped. Need to turn off the camcorder manually.
* If any triggering mode is selected, after no further triggering for several duration, the recording will stop
and LED will turn off. Then, if any triggering arrives, the recording will start and LED will turn on until
no further triggering for several duration again. After power up, the 1st duration is 10secs. The following
duration is 5mins.
version: 1.0
Environmental Requirements
Storage temperature: 32˚to 113˚F (0˚to 45˚C)
Operating temperature: 32˚to 113˚F (0˚to 45˚C)