Zip RoomWatch User manual
The RoomWatch Wi-Fi CCTV Camera – Easy CCTV
monitoring of rooms with built in audio
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Overview
The RoomWatch a great camera for use as a mobile or temporary CCTV solution.
n a commercial setting you might use the RoomWatch to target specic problem areas such as
tills, stock rooms or areas prone to vandalism. The beauty of the camera is that it has both R to
give some light at night as well as a P R movement detector so you can "activate" recording only
when necessary.
2 way audio gives the RoomWatch extra functionality, not only can you see and hear what is
happening on location you can actually talk back to site. This might be something soothing like
re-assuring your child or pet or more sinister such as warning o a shoplifter or prowler.
Setting up the RoomWatch is easy using your Zip DVR or NVR interface and once set up the
RoomWatch is a fully mobile unit that you can move to wherever suits you without having to re-
program it.
Contents
Connections..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Recording Time............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Setup Options................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Software............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Fitting................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Quick Start........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
ZipVision (Mobile App)................................................................................................................................................ 9
ZippyView (Windows PC)......................................................................................................................................... 10
ZipVision (Windows PC)............................................................................................................................................ 10
Remote Setting............................................................................................................................................................ 11
FAQs................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
ZipFinder........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Specication.................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Connections
Recording Time
Dierent size SD Cards will provide dierent amounts of recording time, with the
Encoding set to the default settings on constant record, the minimum recording
time you will get:-
32GB SD Card ≈ 31 hours
64GB SD Card ≈ 62 hours
128GB SD Card ≈ 124 hours
This can be increased, by changing the resolution, frame rate and then bit rate
accordingly. You can also set the camera to only record when triggered via Motion
Detection, P R or Alarm nputs to get more recording time.
1. Light Sensor
2. Built-in Microphone
3. Micro SD Card Slot
4. Built-in P R (up to 10m)
5. Deterrent LED
6. LEDs (Power, Alarm, Network)
7. 2.8mm Wide Angle Lens
8. Ethernet RJ45 Socket
9. Reset Button
10. Alarm nput/ Output terminal
11. 2.1mm 12v D.C. Power connection
12. Built-in Speaker
Setup Options
The RoomWatch has 4 dierent options for setup conguration.
OPT ON 1 Direct to ZipNVR (PoE)
Plug the RoomWatch into the back of the NVR for Power over Ethernet (RJ45
Socket) it will Auto Detect the Cameras then auto-congure.
*Note that the autodetect (Switch) option is used on the Z P NVR PoE models only
OPT ON 2 LAN (PoE) to NVR/DVR
View your RoomWatch camera on your NVR or DVR.
Have the RoomWatch Camera either connected to a port on a PoE switch or PoE
njector. Then add the P Address of the RoomWatch to your DVR/ NVR.
*Refer to your recorder manual for information on how to add your RoomWatch to your
NVR/DVR.
OPT ON 3 Wireless (12V DC)
Power and connect the RoomWatch to your router with a LAN Cable.
Once setup is complete the RoomWatch camera can be moved about and view on
software. Power the camera from 12V DC, this could be from a 12V DC power
supply, or Battery Pack.
Follow the whole Quick Start guide to add the camera to the network and setup
for Wireless.
OPT ON 4 LAN to router
Power and connect the RoomWatch to your router. Once setup is complete the
RoomWatch camera can viewed on software. Power the camera from 12V DC, this
could be from a 12V DC power supply, or Battery Pack or a LAN through a port on a
PoE switch or PoE njector.
Follow the rst page of the Quick Start guide to add the camera to the LAN. Then
setup the relevant viewing software.
Software
Compatible software for viewing the RoomWatch;
ZippyView (Windows PC)
ZipVision (Mobile App)
ZipVision (Windows PC)
Fitting
1. Unscrew camera from mounting
bracket and mounting bracket from
base plate
2. The mounting bracket will now
separate into two parts, base plate
and cover.
3. Fix base plate to wall using screws
and raw plugs supplied.
4. Screw mounting bracket to base
plate.
5. Screw camera to mounting
bracket
Quick Start
Download & nstall ZipFinder on your Windows PC
https://softcctv.com/store/Category/ZipCCTVsoftware
Network Setup
Login to Camera
Username: admin
Password: 777777
Load the software on your Windows PC, and
press Search to nd connected P Camera on
the network
P EASE SEE PAGE 16 IF NO CAMERA IS
DETECTED
Select the P Camera in the list
Set the Net Mode to DHCP in the camera
Select Modify
Click download to install the browser
plug-in. Note nternet Explorer will
only work with this plug-in
Close the browser before installing
Select the P Address in ZipFinder
again. The login page will now
display
The default username and password
for the camera is:
Search again on ZipFinder to nd the new P Address,
click on the new P Address to open the browser
Wireless Setup
Navigate to
- Remote Setting
- Network
- Network
- Type – Select Wireless
Click scan
Select by double clicking on your
W F network
f you don’t see your W F , click
refresh
Enter the W F Password for the
network, then Select Join
Select Refresh to see the P Address
Select Save to save the network
settings
For the camera to connect on W F
you UNP UG the ethernet
connection
ZipVision (Mobile App)
1. To download the app just search for ‘Zip Vision’
in the Play store on an Android phone or the App
store on an iPhone
2. nstall the app and open
3. n the app tap the ‘Menu’ button on the top tab
bar (three lines) and select ‘Device’
4. Click the ‘+’ to add a new device
Enter the details and tap the ‘Save’ icon when done
ZippyView (Windows PC) *Coming Soon*
ZippyView software allows you to connect to view the RoomWatch on your
Windows PC, Live images and Playback on this stand alone Windows PC Software
once setup is complete.
ZipVision (Windows PC)
Modern, slick and easy to use are the best ways to describe the “ZipVision”
software. t’s a feature packed software that has been designed in the UK and as a
result is really intuitive to use without any real learning curve.
Please click the con to
download ZippyView
Click Here for the
ZippyView Manual
Please click the con for the ZipVision
Software or nd it on www.softcctv.com
1. Find Device Setup
2. Select Manual Add
3. Enter the details
4. Click Save
5. Navigate to Live View
6. Click and drag the device under
“Default group” to the middle of the
screen
Remote Setting
Motion Detection & P R
Alarm Settings
Deterrent Light & Alarm
LEDs
The camera has two deterrent options:
Deterrent ight or Siren
Which can sound when deterrent link selected as a option in P R or Motion.
Procedure for setting Motion Detection & P R,
found in Alarm
1. Check Enable Motion Detection.
2. Press down and hold the left mouse button
and drag mouse over area for motion detection.
3. Set the sensitivity for mobile detection (1 ~ 8
and the larger the value the higher the
sensitivity).
4. Used with Deterrent or Alarm Out.
5. For recording when triggered, Enable Record.
6. Click on Save to apply the settings.
For Motion only recording, the schedule will
need setting to only record motion.
Alarm settings can allow trigger for
recording or alarm out. Alarm nput can
be selected to NO (Normally Open), NC
(Normally Closed) or O.
Alarm Output (Common & Output) can
switch a load up to 2A 30v DC
The camera has three LEDs, which can be congured in Device > LEDs.
Alarm LED – Shows detection by Motion or Alarm nput
Power LED – Cannot be disabled
Network LED – Network connection ash
SD Card
Audio Recording
Two way Audio
Privacy
You can mask up 4 areas at a time.
Procedure of setting Video Masking:
1. Tick the box marked Privacy Mask
2. Press down and hold the left mouse button and
drag out an area for video masking (up to four
areas at one time)
3. Click on Save to enable the Privacy Masking area.
Removing a Privacy Mask area:
After clicking Refresh, choose a masked area by
clicking in it and then click Remove and then click
Save.
The SD Card slot can be found on
the side of the camera.
Recording is stored on the SD
Card and can be played back in
the browser or in ZipViewer.
Please power o before inserting
the SD Card - Micro SD (128GB
Max)
Power the camera and then
navigate to the Device, SD Card
page.
Select SD CARD FORMAT.
Click on Audio in Device menu. Click the Enable Audio box to expand menu options.
Procedure for setting Audio
Enable Audio: Check that Enable Audio has been ticked.
Output Volume: Set Output Volume (ranging 0~10).
nput Volume: Set nput Volume (ranging 0~10)
When Audio is enabled the audio option in Network> Encoding will also need to be
enabled.
Two way audio requires no setup, but is enabled using the push to talk
(mic) button on the app or relevant software.
Users / Password
There is only one administrator (admin) and has full permissions and
controls up to six users. The six users can be restricted from making
parameter settings, live viewing and reviewing playback.
FAQs
Q.1 Camera has been moved / re-powered, can no longer connect to the camera.
A.1 Bring the camera 1-2 meters from the router/ switch. Please give the camera 5
mins to connect. Allow for 1-2 mins for the camera to boot then 2-3 mins to
connect to the WiFi.
Try setup procedure again. f the setup procedure does not work then default the
camera and try setup again.
Q.2 After re-powering the camera it is still showing the default P Address on
ZipFinder.
A.2 Select search on the ZipFinder software again, this should update the P
Address on ZipFinder to the current P of the camera.
Enter the cameras password on ZipFinder before clicking modify.
Try another Ethernet cable between the camera and the router/ switch.
Q.3 No power LED.
A.3 Check power source - 12V DC or PoE (48V).
Q.4 Slow connection to camera or stuttering on the images.
A.4 Check the camera connection in the LAN rather than on 3G/4G mobile device.
Connect to the local P Address on the App/ Software. You can nd the P of the
camera using ZipFinder. Then enter this into the App/ Software rather than the P2P
D. f the connection is good then your nternet connection or speed may be poor.
f using a cable, try another Ethernet cable between the camera and the router/
switch. f using WiFi, bring the camera 1-2 meters from the router/ switch. f the
connection is good then the WiFi signal is not strong enough or too far away from
the camera.
Q.5 Audio is not working
A.5 Check that Enable Audio has been ticked in Device > Audio.
Check that Enable Audio has been ticked in Network > Encoding (MainStream &
SubStream).
Check volume setting on the audio output of the Mobile or PC.
Find more of our FAQs here
https://softcctv.com/helpdesk/kb/faq.php?cid=35
ZipFinder
ZipFinder is a programme which runs on Windows.
To search for the RoomWatch camera this software needs to be installed
and also congured on you Windows PC.
f you have installed ZipFinder and are struggling to connect to the
RoomWatch then follow the steps below:
1. Search on Windows “Allow an app through Windows Firewall”
2. Select “Change Settings”
3. Search for “ZipFinder” and Tick to Allow “Public” & “Private”
4. Click “Ok”
5. Run ZipFinder and search for the RoomWatch Camera
Specication
Lens Type 2.8mm Fixed Lens
Image Sensor 1/2.7 Inch 2MP Progressive CM S
Viewing Angle 103 Degrees
Resolution HD 1080P, 1.3MP (960H) & 720P @ 25fps
Video Compression H265 / H264
nvif 2.6
WiFi Frequency 2.4GHz
WiFi Range 10m
Bit Rate 8K ~ 8Mbps
Supported Protocols 1 TCP/IP / HTTP / DHCP / DNS / DDNS
Supported Protocols 2 RTP/RTSP / PPPoE / SMTP / NTP
Supported Protocols 3 UPnP / SNMP / HTTPS / FTP
Streaming Method Unicast
Audio 2-Way Built-in
Audio Input Bulit-in Microphone
Audio utput Built-in Speaker
Alarm Inputs 1 (Input & Ground)
Alarm utput 1 (Common & utput) up to 2A 30v DC
Alarm Connection Terminal Strip –
PIR Bulit-In
Memory Card Slot Micro SD (128GB Max)
InfraRed LEDs 12 (Smart IR)
IR Range 10m
Min. Illumination 0 Lux with LEDs on
Day/Night Function Mechanical (True Day/Night)
Backlight Control BLC / DWDR
Noise Reduction 3D DNR
Privacy Masking 4 Areas
White Balance Auto / Manual
Input Voltage 12V DC (PSU Required) or PoE
Current Consumption 280mA (IR n) / 150mA (IR ff)
Power Connection 2.1mm DC Socket or PoE
Finish White/Black
perating Temperature From -10 to 45 deg C
Use Internal
Bracket Supplied (5mm mounting hole)
Dimensions H)106mm x (W)63mm x (D)34mm
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